Volunteers attended professional development workshops throughout the conference, with topics ranging from social media to community engagement.
2019
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CMCC to offer esports degree program
The college announced last October that it would begin a varsity esports team in the fall that will compete through the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE).
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CFM to hold food forum on March 13
“Why Does Community Food Matter?” is the topic of discussion at the forum in Norway.
Posted inMaine, News
Court considers racial profiling claim against Maine state trooper
A federal appeals court in Boston is looking at whether an undocumented immigrant from Honduras was the victim of unlawful detention.
Posted inMaine
Nearly 70 Maine National Guard soldiers deploying to Poland
Nearly 70 soldiers from the Maine National Guard’s 286th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion will depart in April and won’t return until late January or early February of 2020.
Posted inDr. Roach
Lift device is an option for enlarged prostate treatment
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 66-year old male, who is healthy with a very active life, both physical and sexual. Like many men my age, I have an enlarged prostate that my doctor monitors during annual visits. It doesn’t impair my life, with the small exception of being annoying (waking up nightly to a […]
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UMF Visiting Writers Series to host Mary-Kim Arnold
The reading is free and open to the public and will be followed by a meet and greet with the author.
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Briefly: Local
Preschool Story Time moved to new time FREEPORT — Preschool Story Time with Gunta has moved to a new time: from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturdays at the Freeport Community Library. May 18 will be the last one this year. Adult supervision required. The event is free and open to the public. For questions or […]
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Looking Back on March 11
100 years ago: 1919 The deed of gift of the Blaine mansion in Augusta to the State of Maine was delivered to Governor Milliken this morning by Mrs. Harriet Blaine Beale. Mrs. Beale called upon Governor Milliken at the executive office and delivered the deed for the property to the State of Maine. While the […]
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Readers asked to help identify photos
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Don’t let family or their friends be forgotten! The Androscoggin Historical Society has received a collection of more than 100 anonymous photos. They consist of mostly local people and appear to possibly date as far back as the late 1800s and through the 1950s. We would like your help in identifying the […]