SeniorsPlus, with support from the Office of Aging and Disability Services, is administering a new pilot program called Respite for ME Grants. Thousands of Mainers care for family members who are older, have a disability, or are not their biological child. Caregivers also can be neighbors extending a helping hand to an older adult, or […]
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Lewiston library to host discussion project in March, April
The Lewiston Public Library plans to host a three-session discussion project via a multi-session facilitated text-based group. “What if community is the key to our resilience?” will be facilitated this spring by author and facilitator Samara Cole Doyon, according to anews release from Harper Chance with Teen Services. The program will focus on “The Water […]
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Lewiston High recognizes honor students
Lewiston High School has announced its second quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. First Honors Grade 9: Martha Abraham, Ella Beaudoin, Zara Bimbi, Evan Brousseau, Klara Cloutier, Abigail Cushman, Mohamed Dakane, William Diamond-Stanic, Arianna Dorman, Isabella Enos and Ethan Fortuna. Also, Leena Gammon, Enzo Giampaolo, Cameron Harris, Graycie Hazard, Mikayla Hershkowitz, Muno Hussein, […]
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Dog leash found at BMV parking lot
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Last Thursday afternoon (Feb. 16), as I was returning to my car at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Lewiston, I found what appears to be a dog leash on the ground next to my vehicle. It is woven, has a hand loop on one end and a clip on the other […]
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Ag department offers Conservation Reserve Program signup
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can apply for the Conservation Reserve Program general signup from Tuesday, Feb. 27 to Friday, April 7. The cornerstone voluntary conservation program, offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is a key tool in the Biden-Harris administration’s effort to address climate change and […]
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University of Maine announces dean’s list
The University of Maine recognized 3,010 students for achieving dean’s list honors in the 2022 fall semester. Of the students who made the dean’s list, 1,983 are from Maine, 957 are from 45 other states and 70 are from 25 countries other than the U.S. MAINE STUDENTS (by County/Town) ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY Auburn: Will Cassidy, Lydia […]
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Center to host talk with Penobscot Nation director Feb. 27
Talk will be held remotely via Zoom and in person.
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Camden club to host talk on new invasive plants list Feb. 28
The Camden Garden Club plans to host a free public Zoom presentation by Tom Atwell at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, on the new invasive plants list in Maine. Participants can learn about the do-not sell list and explain why plants some people like were put on it, the reasons for the list, and some […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in March
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, March 20 at 9 and 11 a.m. • Friday, March 24 at 9 and 10 a.m. • Monday, March 27 at […]
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Extension, regional partners develop ‘Cultivating Resilience’ podcast
Group looking for interviewees for second season.