The New Gloucester GOP is scheduled to host a charity dinner at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the First Congregational Church of New Gloucester, 19 Gloucester Hill Road. Proceeds will help residents of New Gloucester with heating assistance. “We have all felt the pain at the pump, but the pain our community will feel […]
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Volunteer Maine seeks grant applications for public health competition
Interested agencies are encouraged to attend a virtual information session from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1.
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Wales high school theater to present ‘Clue: On Stage’ Nov. 4-6
Oak Hill High School’s Little Theatre in the Woods is scheduled to present “Clue: On Stage” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4-5, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at the 56 School Road school in Wales. Based on the film and board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep people […]
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AmeriCorps grants applications available
Volunteer Maine, the Maine Commission for Community Service, is accepting grant applications under the AmeriCorps State Competitive program. This annual AmeriCorps competition focuses on federal funding priorities, which this year include rural communities, climate action, and service as a pathway to employment, according to a news release from the Augusta-based commission. Interested agencies are encouraged […]
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Letourneau named Poland Community School student of month
The Tri-Town Optimist Club of Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland recently named Jason Letourneau its Regional School Unit 16 student of the month for October. Jason, a sixth grader from Poland Community School, is described by his teacher and principal as a student leader who models the school code of conduct to be respectful, responsible […]
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Lewiston adult ed, community college celebrate nursing student success
The graduates were Amanda Carr, Elizabeth Coyne, Melissa Fortin, Katherine Mills and Hailey Theriault. Lewiston Adult Education Assistant Director Razell Ward and Dr. Dwayne Conway, Dean of Workforce & Professional Development at CMCC, welcomed guests and family members to the ceremony. CNA instructor Elise Wiley presented the students with their state certification and special recognitions. […]
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Farmington to host youth mattering town hall Nov. 1
FARMINGTON — The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County is partnering with the Maine Resilience Building Network to host a town hall, focusing on youth mattering in Farmington. The event is set for 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 130 Quebec St. The Maine Resilience Building Network defines mattering as […]
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Rangeley theater schedules auditions for ‘We’re Alright’
RANGELEY — Auditions for “We’re Alright,” a self-written juke box-style musical, are set for 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov 6, at at the RFA Lakeside Theater 2493 Main St. This is an original play written locally by Pam Ellis and Val Zapolsky. Production dates are 7 p.m. Feb 18-20. Those who cannot attend this audition time […]
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Literacy Volunteers of Franklin, Somerset counties recognize local partners
FARMINGTON — Learning Partner Commendations were announced recently by Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties at its annual meeting, held Oct. 19 at the Franklin County Adult Education center and online. “We are deeply grateful to all members of our organization and to the community for supporting our mission. We wish to recognize partners […]
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Norway Country Club association presents golf tourney proceeds
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