With the public release of a video recording of last November’s Finding Our Voices Men Talking event at the Camden Public Library, the grassroots nonprofit and the library are joining again to bring more light to growing up in domestic abuse. On Saturday, Jan. 13, at 6:30 p.m., the three male panelists from the November […]
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Southern New Hampshire University names honor students
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named the following local students to the 2023 fall president’s and dean’s lists. President’s List Nichole Ricker of Bowdoinham; Danielle Holmes of Bridgton; Lauren LaPlante-Tripp of Sweden; Alexandra Irigoyen of Harrison; Justin Sundgren of Lovell; Tyler Homer and Cathy Herzog, both of Raymond; and Nicholas Dickinson of […]
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Backyard maple sugaring workshop set for Standish Feb. 3
STANDISH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a maple syrup production workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3. Participants in the hands-on backyard maple sugaring program will first meet from 9-11:30 a.m. at Standish Town Hall, 175 Northeast Road; and then finish from 12:30-3 p.m. at Dunn Family Maple, […]
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New Ventures Maine names mini-grant competition winners
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine has announced the winners of the statewide Fall 2023 Marketing Mini-Grant Competition. Six winners in six regions have received cash grants of $1,000 awarded through a competitive application process. Winners for each region are as follows. • The Whole Almond (Southern Maine) produces plant-based dairy products, nut butters, and baked […]
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Land for Maine’s Future Program makes call for conservation, recreation proposals
AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Land for Maine’s Future Program has announced its next call for conservation and recreation proposals. The latest requests are for Projects of Statewide Significance and Community Conservation Projects. Important LMF proposal dates are as follows: • Friday, Jan. 19 — Inquiry forms are due by 5 […]
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Skiing, snowshoeing trails open at many Maine state parks
Free equipment use is an option with park admission.
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Lewiston Police to take on Boston Fire in Battle of the Badges Jan. 19
LEWISTON — A showdown of first responder departments — Lewiston Police vs. Boston Fire, in a Battle of the Badges — is set for 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at The Colisée, 190 Birch St. The event aims to uplift and support the families impacted by the Oct. 25 mass shooting in Lewiston. All proceeds […]
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Technical center to host talk on history of EMS Jan. 8 in Auburn
AUBURN — The EMT Program at Lewiston Regional Technical Center is set to host Ron Morin and his Squad 51 for a one-hour talk on the history of emergency medical services, along with his replica of the 1972 Dodge D-300 truck from the 1970s hit TV show “Emergency.” The talk will begin at 8:30 p.m. […]
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United Way’s 211 Helpline receives $10K donation
United Ways of Maine’s 211 Maine program has received a $10,000 donation from Central Maine Power. 211 Maine became a statewide service in 2006. Since then, the program has fielded more than one million calls from individuals looking for help for themselves or someone they know. The most common needs from callers to 211 Maine […]
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Commission unveils strategic plan to elevate state’s artistic landscape
AUGUSTA — The Maine Arts Commission’s latest strategic plan is a comprehensive roadmap designed to fortify and champion the state’s artistic heritage over the next five years. The journey of the plan started in 2021, anchored in the commitment to understanding the perspectives of Mainers. Through conversations with artists, organizations, community leaders and cultural entities […]