NORWAY — The Maine West initiative challenges people across the Oxford Hills, greater Bethel, and River Valley areas to earn cash rewards for local youth programs by getting outside for healthy outdoor activities during the upcoming school vacation week. Starting Saturday, Feb. 17, people can sign up for the Second Nature Adventure Challenge and start […]
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Poland society elects officers, trustees
The Poland Historical Society met in January at the Schoolhouse Museum to elect officers and trustees for 2024. Elected were President John “Jack” Rozos, Vice-President Jim Fernald, Treasurer Pat Moening, Clerk Laura Brown, Historian Steve Verrill, and Trustees David Andrews, Cyndi Robbins and David Tedford. The society, founded in 1995, meets in the 1848 Poland […]
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Winterpaloozah! to unleash frosty fun in Rangeley Feb. 18
RANGELEY — Winterpaloozah! is planned from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, against the backdrop of the Rangeley Lakes Region’s Haley Pond and the Town Park. Register for all competitions at business.rangeleymaine.com or at the welcome table outside the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Information Center. Cardboard sled racing will kick off at […]
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National Park Service accepting applications for Battlefield Restoration Grants
WASHINGTON — The National Park Service is accepting applications for Battlefield Restoration Grants until Wednesday, May 15. The grants support preservation partners across the country in their effort to restore eligible American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War sites to day-of battle conditions. The program provides up to 50% in matching funds for scoping […]
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Nickerson foundation to host ice fishing derby in Lincoln Feb. 24
Proceeds will help fight pediatric cancer, support youth sports programs.
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Extension to host wild blueberry conference Feb. 17
ELLSWORTH — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to host its annual Wild Blueberry Conference from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Moore Community Center, 125 State St. This year, the conference also will offer a virtual option. The event brings together experts, researchers, growers and industry leaders to […]
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Rangeley arts group to hold ‘Pygmalion and Galatea’ auditions Feb. 24
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is set to hold auditions for the RFA Summer Live Theater Event, “Pygmalion and Galatea: A Comedy of Eros” by J.S. Puller, from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. Performances will take place June 14-16. When grieving widower Pygmalion carved a sculpture […]
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Lewiston library offers Valentine’s Baby Keepsake program Feb. 23
The Lewiston Public Library Children’s Department plans to offer a Valentine’s Baby Keepsake program from 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23, in the back of the department on the third floor of the 200 Lisbon St. library. Caregivers and their young children can create their own version of Maine artist Robert Indiana’s famous stacked LOVE art […]
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SNAPSHOT: Windham poet writes, gifts ‘Our Candle Vigil’ to Lewiston
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Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism accepting nominations
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 […]