AUGUSTA — A new free monthly webinar series analyzing Maine workforce strategies launched this month with a conversation about managing remote workers. The series, called Business Blueprint: Workforce Strategies in Maine’s Evolving Economy, features guests with lived experience and subject matter expertise, sharing best practices, opportunities, and resources to benefit Maine businesses and workers. The […]
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Bridgton’s Milton McKeen named Rotary veteran of year
In Rotary Year 2021-22, the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club chose to fund an Honor Flight experience for a worthy veteran from the Lake Region. Milton McKeen was chosen, and the Flight in May 2022 became a major highlight in the veteran’s life. “Milt,” as he is called by his friends, was spotlighted in the Bridgton […]
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Farmington garden club to host chef Nov. 21
Andrew Hutchins plans to talk about his vision for a locally sourced, hyperconnected, multipurpose, and sustainable nutrition program that will add resiliency to the community.
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Lewiston college to offer free land surveyor tech training
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College is partnering with area employers and service providers to recruit candidates interested in becoming qualified Land Surveyor Technicians. The Survey Technician I course provides preparatory training for a nationally recognized Land Survey Technician certification. The 12-hour course is set for 5 […]
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Auburn club to host Snow Ball at Lost Valley Nov. 18
AUBURN — The Lost Valley Racing Club, a nonprofit, is set to host an inaugural event, the Snow Ball, at Lost Valley. The 200 Lost Valley Road event will be held from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, and features a disc jockey with dancing, upscale food, raffles, a silent auction and other fundraising opportunities, according […]
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Oxford County district to host annual meeting, luncheon Dec. 9
Spots must be reserved by Nov. 29.
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Lewiston league lists Nov. 9 cribbage winners
The Lewiston Senior Cribbage League has announced its Nov. 9 cribbage results. Kathie Dubois and Aaron Burke placed first, Marilyn Poulin and Mike Cielinski second, Linda Boucher and Bob Cielinski third, Henry Maheux and George Bussiere fourth, and Carolyn Court and Dwight Webb fifth. The senior league meets at the Lewiston Armory/Lewiston Senior Center, 60 […]
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Chester Greenwood Day Craft Fair organizers seek vendors for Dec. 2 event
The University of Maine at Farmington’s Chester Greenwood Day Craft Fair organizers seeks entrepreneurs, artists and crafters interested in selling their homemade and creative goods at the annual holiday event. This event is set from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in the Olsen Student Center on campus. The annual Chester Greenwood parade […]
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Farmington Farmers’ Market announces holiday schedule
The Farmington Farmers’ Market has moved indoors to its winter home at the St. Joseph Center, 130 Quebec St. Farmington’s winter market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday, November through April. St. Joseph Center is located at the corner of Quebec and Middle streets, near the University of Maine at Farmington […]
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WinterKids License to Chill Silent Auction opens
The auction will run through Dec. 7.