AUGUSTA — Public and nonprofit programs across the state rely on local citizens to volunteer and help meet critical needs in their communities. The Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism offers a way to show appreciation while lifting up some volunteers as inspirational role models. Maine community volunteer programs have until Thursday, March 7, to […]
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Heart association encourages all Mainers to learn CPR this February
PORTLAND — During February, American Heart Month, the American Heart Association urges all Maine families to learn the lifesaving skill of CPR. With more than 350,000 people experiencing cardiac arrests outside of a hospital, including 23,000 children, CPR is a critical skill that kids as young as 9 years old can learn. Families can take […]
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Cape Elizabeth trust seeks submissions for Paint for Preservation 2024
The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust is accepting artist submissions for Paint for Preservation 2024, the organization’s 17th annual juried auction and one of Maine’s premier art auction events. Over three days on the weekend of June 21-23, selected artists will paint en plein air (outdoors) at designated public and private locations chosen to highlight Cape […]
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State historic commission offers preservation grants
The Maine Historic Preservation Commission has opened its 2024 Historic Preservation grant round. The commission anticipates awarding approximately $95,000 in matching grants for historic preservation projects sponsored by certified local governments and $150,000 for projects undertaken by non-profit organizations, units of government, educational entities and state agencies. Eligible projects include architectural or archaeological survey, public […]
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Midcoast Aububon, Camden library to host Zoom talk on pyrocene Feb. 15
Mid-Coast Audubon is continuing its nature talk series in partnership with Camden Public Library. The upcoming event, scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, will take place virtually via Zoom. David Govatski, a naturalist and author, will discuss pyrocene, a term used to describe the human use of fire and how it impacts the planet. […]
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Gold LEAF Institute senior college spring term to begin Feb. 14
FARMINGTON — The Gold LEAF Institute is set to hold a spring term kickoff Wednesday, Feb. 14. People can learn more about Gold LEAF and the spring courses from 3-4:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 130 Quebec St. The snow date is Feb. 21. The event is free and open to the public. The […]
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Wilton church to offer ‘Ashes-to-Go’ Feb. 14
WILTON — For the 10th year, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is set to offer Ashes-to-Go in two locations. On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, The Rev. John Balicki, St. Luke’s rector, will be in downtown Wilton from 9-10 a.m. by the post office and then in downtown Farmington from noon until 1 p.m. by the post […]
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School Oral Health Program poster contest organizers seek submissions
The deadline to submit a poster is 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29.
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New Ventures Maine offers free classes in February
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine plans to offer free workshops and classes statewide in February in three program areas: career, business and financial education. Workshops and classes are designed to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to build a career, start a business and manage money. The full class schedule is […]
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Ag department designates Maine counties as primary natural disaster areas
The United States Department of Agriculture has designated Maine counties as primary natural disaster areas. This secretarial natural disaster designation allows the department’s Farm Service Agency to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs. These include the replacement of […]