NorthStar EMS plans to do a “stretcher push” on Sunday, May 21, from its Sugarloaf base in Carrabassett Valley to Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington, in order to bring awareness to the mental health struggles of first responders during National Mental Health Awareness Month and National EMS Week. The stretcher push event consists of a […]
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Vassalboro academy graduates 13 game wardens
VASSALBORO — Thirteen new game wardens graduated May 9 from the Advanced Warden School at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. These wardens are headed into the field, and have been assigned districts throughout the state. Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Judy Camuso was one of the featured speakers at the graduation. Others were […]
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Maine Food Convergence events set for May 18, 25
The 2023 Maine Food Convergence two-part event is scheduled to be held virtually via Zoom Thursday, May 18, and in person Thursday, May 25 at the YMCA Camp of Maine, 305 Winthrop Center Road in Winthrop. The Maine Food Convergence Project is a collaborative of seven Maine food and climate networks, convening organizations, networks, and […]
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Augusta center to hold women veterans’ event, Memorial Day ceremony
The VA Maine Healthcare System plans to hold an event for women veterans Saturday, May 20, and a Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 29. The women veterans event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Togus VA Medical Center, 1 VA Center (gazebo outside of Building 207) in Augusta. The gathering will […]
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Senior College talk to cover experience vs. memory June 1
AUBURN — “Experience vs. Memory — How Do They Differ?” is the title of a Senior College in the Community presentation and discussion set for 2 p.m. Thursday, June 1. The talk will be held in the Androscoggin Room at Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Bill Frayer will use Daniel Kahneman’s Ted Talk: “The […]
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MaineCF scholarships available to Bowdoinham teens
The Maine Community Foundation seeks applications to its Richard A. Ferrier Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is available to Bowdoinham students between the ages of 13-18 to pursue their artistic, academic, athletic, vocational or life’s passion outside of the traditional school environment. This includes experiential education, summer programs, or special athletic instruction. Eligible applicants must be […]
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Jackson-Silver Post 68 plan exhibit, Memorial Day events
Two events are scheduled later this month at Jackson-Silver Post 68, Locke Mills. The post commander and auxiliary unit secretary will host the Cpl. Harold A. Lurvey Never Forget WWI Photo Exhibit at the Hall of Flags in the Maine State House from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, May 22. Rumford-born Lurvey’s scrapbook inspired […]
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Lewiston-area college, school receive 2023 Maine Campus Compact Award
Local honorees include Bates College’s Anelise Hanson Shrout and Annika Mirchandani, and Montello Elementary School.
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Bishop announces local priest assignments, retirements
PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced local priest assignments and retirements, all effective Wednesday, July 5. Assignments Fr. Patrick Agbodi has been appointed administrator of Corpus Christi Parish (St. John the Baptist Church in Winslow and Notre Dame du Perpetual Secours Church in Waterville). Agbodi, who is parochial vicar of All Saints Parish in […]
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Western Maine Art Group seek artists for juried exhibit
NORWAY — The Western Maine Art Group seeks works in all media for a juried art exhibit, open to all artists, in July at the Matolcsy Arts Center, 480 Main St. The show will begin with a reception on Friday, July 7, and be judged Saturday, July 8. It will continue through July 29. The […]