AUBURN — Each year, Good Shepherd Food Bank offers the opportunity for school and healthcare partners to apply for Capacity Building Grants. The purpose of this program is to support partners looking to increase the amount of healthy food they’re able to distribute through their programs and to increase the number of individuals they serve. […]
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Western Foothills Land Trust’s winter programs to begin Jan. 20
Western Foothills Land Trust’s winter programs are set to begin Saturday, Jan. 20. Located in western Maine, the trust’s programs and events aim to offer a perfect blend of outdoor excitement, skill-building, and community engagement, including Nordic ski clinics, biathlon races, family friendly ski days, and moonlit snowshoe excursions. Most programs are free, but participants […]
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Leavitt’s Project Graduation committee to host dances Feb. 10, March 16
TURNER — The Leavitt Area High School Project Graduation committee plans to host two dances in the coming months: a Father-Daughter Dance on Saturday, Feb. 10, and a Mother-Son Dance on Saturday, March 16. Both events are set for 6-8 p.m. in the cafeteria of the 21 Matthews Way school. Adults in the community can […]
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Bridgton club creates new program for student awards
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club has created a new student awards program with a focus on exceptional volunteer contributions. Students at Lake Region High School are encouraged to apply for these awards for volunteer service. Beginning with this academic year, the club will award one member of the freshmen, sophomore and junior classes at the […]
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Registration open for Thomas College’s Thomas Cup 2024
WATERVILLE — High school students are invited to Thomas College’s ninth annual Thomas Cup 2024. The all-nighter is set for Friday and Saturday, March 29-30, at the 180 West River Road college. The Thomas Cup is a free event in which teams of five students compete in science, technology, engineering and innovation competitions for the […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Sessions are set for 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon on Tuesdays, Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, at the University of Maine at Lewiston-Auburn Center, 51 Westminster […]
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Country music hall seeks video entries for guitar contest
MECHANIC FALLS — The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s third annual Student Guitar Competition is open to Maine high school students in grades 9 through 12. Contestants are required to submit a video of their performance by Friday, March 1, to be judged by members of the hall’s executive board. The grand […]
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Snowmobile Ride-In for Pine Tree Camp set for Feb. 3
Spectators at Dysart’s on Coldbrook Road in Hermon can expect to see a parade of Pine Tree Camp Egg Riders on Saturday, Feb. 3, at the 51st Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-In for Pine Tree Camp. The event continues the more than 50-year tradition of riders stuffing raw eggs in their snowmobile suits before the ride. Each […]
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Lewiston-Auburn club offers scholarship opportunities
The Lewiston-Auburn Optimist Club has two scholarship opportunities available to local residents. The essay contest offers a $2,500 scholarship based on the topic Optimism: How it connects us. The oratorical contest also offers a $2,500 scholarship based on the presentation How to change the World with Optimism, according to a news release from George Mathews […]
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Sabattus Legion to host veterans resource fair Jan. 20
Sabattus American Legion, Post No. 135, is set to host a veterans resource fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at its 40 Island Road headquarters. Multiple resources will help with questions or provide needed information about mental health, Legion Riders, Paws for Pets, L/A Vet Council, Hire A Vet, Vet Center, […]