AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine staff are offering free student loan repayment counseling in addition to classes and coaching in financial education. Counseling is for individuals who are struggling to repay student loans or: • Have a loan that is past due or in default; • need assistance choosing a repayment plan; • want to […]
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Envision Rumford to hold resource fair Feb. 27
The event is for those affected by the December flooding.
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Envision Rumford to hold resource fair in Rumford Feb. 27
Envision Rumford, in collaboration with the towns of Rumford and Mexico, is holding a resource fair for those affected by the December flooding. The event is set for 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, at Mountain Valley High School, 977 Hancock St. in Rumford. Eight different organizations will provide a brief overview of the types of […]
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Auburn library to begin Cooking Healthy on a Budget series March 5
AUBURN — Healthy Androscoggin Nutrition Educator Rebecca Schoen plans to present a two-part class series, Cooking Healthy on a Budget, on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 5 and 6, at Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. This hands-on program will have participants learning from each other through conversation and activities focused on healthy food options and […]
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Lewiston cribbage league names Feb. 22 winners
Lewiston Senior Cribbage League players Bill Saucier and Linda Boucher placed first on Feb. 22. Ray Butler and Ron Maheux placed second, Nancy Fyke and Pauline Blais third, Ron Cloutier and George Bussiere fourth, and Paul Maheux and Dorina Martin fifth. The league plays at 9 a.m. Thursdays at the Lewiston Armory/Lewiston Senior Center, 60 […]
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Finding Our Voices fundraiser to host actor in Camden March 9
Actor Gabriel Byrne plans to make a rare Maine public appearance at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St., to raise money for domestic abuse awareness. “An evening with Gabriel Byrne” will feature a screening of Byrne’s 1995 film “The Usual Suspects” followed by a live question and answer […]
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Gardening webinar series set for March, April
ORONO — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to offer a series of gardening webinars that will offer information, practical knowledge and insights for gardeners of all levels. The webinars will focus on the backyard growing of food in Maine, including cranberries, blueberries, and potatoes, and will feature expert speakers from UMaine Extension. […]
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About $600K available to state growers to pursue innovation
The deadline for grant proposals of up to $100K per project is Monday, March 18.
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Harrison energy fair set for March 15
Attendees will learn different ways of using and saving energy.
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Bird club plans wildlife presentation in Auburn March 4
AUBURN — Writer and photographer Ed Robinson is set to be the featured speaker at the Stanton Bird Club meeting set for 4 p.m. Monday, March 4, at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. “The Mystery of Maine’s Wildlife” presentation will feature Atlantic Puffins, black bears, Northern Saw-whet Owls, Canada lynx and the American […]