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 […]
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 […]
Woodlot owners beginner’s course set for South Paris March 7
SOUTH PARIS — Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District plans to start a six-week beginner’s course for woodlot owners at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Oxford Hills High School, 256 Main St. Merle Ring, retired Maine Forest Service District Forester with 42 years of experience, is the instructor. For course topics, cost […]
Lewiston High School lists honor students
Lewiston High School has named the following students to its second quarter 2 honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. First Honors Grade 9: Fardowsa Abdi, Ibtissam Abdi, Sacdiyo Abdikadir, Shukri Ahmed, Yahyeh Ahmed, Joana Almeida, Brooklyn Beaudoin, Ella Bement, Isabelle Bouchard, Ridley Bourgoin, Akeya Brimage, Mackenzie Bryant, Hannah Burleigh, Kamia Cadolo, Isabella Caldeira, Thomas Cooper, […]
Mountain Valley High School recognizes honor students
RUMFORD — Mountain Valley High School has named the following students to its first semester honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. High Honor Roll Grade 12: Ciara Abbott, Matthew Bean, Brooke Bennett, Jaden Boulanger, Rose Chaloult, Brooke Chase, Maisy Chase, Natalie Desroches, Colby DeVore, Celeste Dickey, Nathaniel Gallant, Nathaniel Gamache, Doriane Hougnon, Kara Jasud, […]
Norway library accepting items for Leap Year time capsule on Feb. 29
Norway Memorial Library is set to gather items for a Leap Year Time Capsule from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, at the 258 Main St. library. All ages are invited to contribute to the time capsule, with small artifacts that represent current times and to write messages with wishes and hopes for the […]
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. […]
Lake Region High School club donates $1K to school in Colombia
NAPLES — Lake Region High School Interact Club donated $1,000 to a school in Colombia for much-needed school supplies, as well as for food, shoes and clothing. The LRHS Interact Club participated in several fundraisers in recent months to raise this money. They sold Colombian-themed maracas at a Music on Main event and held a […]
Lewiston youth council to host Dream Project forum Feb. 12
The Lewiston Youth Advisory Council invites its peers to answer the question “What are you passionate about?” and to think about their future during an upcoming forum. The Dream Project Forum is set for 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, at Tree Street Youth, 144 Howe Street in Lewiston; attendance is free. The council designed the […]