Local historic properties involved include All Souls Chapel in Poland, Colonial Theater in Augusta and the Judson Record House in Livermore Falls.
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Arts fund open for Maine-based grant proposals
The Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Expansion Arts Fund is accepting proposals from nonprofits for grants of up to $10,000 for certain arts organizations and arts-based programs. Those Maine programs must serve rural communities and/or Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, particularly in areas with limited access to the arts. Recent grantees include: • Maine […]
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Youth-led ‘Now is Our Time’ conference set for Aug. 29
Young people from Western Maine plan to convene for a new youth-led conference, “Now is Our Time.” Hosted by Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County and Maine Youth Action Network, the conference is set to take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, at Kineowatha Park, 90 High St. in Wilton. […]
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University to offer online class on making quick meals
FORT KENT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an online class about using electric pressure cookers to make quick and easy meals from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19. Quick Meals Using an Electric Pressure Cooker is to demonstrate how to make meatloaf, mashed potatoes, rice and rice pudding. Participants will receive […]
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Rangeley parish to hold ‘Welcome Home’ celebration
OQUOSSOC — A day to celebrate the Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, while also rejoicing together after a long pandemic apart, is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 22. The “Welcome Home” celebration, to be held from noon to 3 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lakes Church, on 43 Rangeley Ave, in Oquossoc, involves the […]
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Rangeley church to observe 100 years of service, worship
Beginning this month, the Church of the Good Shepherd in Rangeley plans to celebrate 100 years of service and worship. Throughout the year, in addition to regular Sunday services, Good Shepherd will host several special celebrations and events to mark this milestone. “The Shepherd’s Arms — Celebrating 100 Years of Reaching Out in Love” is […]
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‘Bigs With Badge‘ program launches in Augusta
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine has received a $30K grant from United Way of Kennebec Valley.
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United Way expands Hope Fund in Franklin County
This month’s application deadline is Aug. 31.
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Auburn ski patrol to hold fundraiser at Lost Valley
AUBURN — The Lost Valley Ski Patrol plans to hold a fundraiser from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at Lost Valley, 200 Lost Valley Road. There will be a dunk tank from 4 to 7 p.m., with notable dunkers including Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque, scheduled from 4 to 4:30 p.m. The event also […]
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Food pantry recipe challenge deadline nears
PORTLAND — The 2021 St. Hildegard Food Pantry Recipe Challenge, sponsored by Catholic Charities Maine’s Parish Social Ministry, is underway with entries being accepted through Sunday, Aug. 22. The winning recipes will receive a cash donation to the entrants’ parishes to support the food pantry, soup kitchen, or other food-based ministry connected to the parish. Winners […]