Finding Our Voices, a grassroots nonprofit organization marshaling survivor voices to break the silence of domestic abuse, has been awarded $10,000 by the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation. The grant is earmarked for the Get Out Stay Out Fund, which empowers women to get out and stay out of dangerous intimate partner situations, and get and […]
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Lewiston nonprofit serving homeless, at-risk youth receives $10K grant
LEWISTON — Avangrid Foundation, in partnership with Central Maine Power, has gifted $10,000 in grant funding to New Beginnings, a Lewiston-based nonprofit serving homeless and at-risk youth, according to a news release from the nonprofit. The funding is helping New Beginnings promote the safety, connections, and growth that runaway and homeless youth need to thrive […]
Lewiston tech center recognizes student of year
Lewiston Regional Technical Center has named Kristen Little its 2022 student of the year. She personifies the best of CTE and has distinguished herself amongst her most talented and committed peers, according to a news release from the center. During the pandemic lockdown, Little volunteered to prepare meals for hundreds of local seniors, veterans and […]
Health network announces May workshops
Free workshops are available to help with diabetes, chronic conditions, and falls prevention/balance.
Camden library children’s book week to begin May 2
The Camden Public Library plans to celebrate Children’s Book Week from Monday to Sunday, May 2-8. Every weekday, Children’s Librarian Amy Hand will portray a different children’s book character; young readers are encouraged to tune in online or stop in for a visit to see what character it will be, according to a news release […]
Auburn parish plans to present concert at Sacred Heart Church
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Auburn is set to present a free concert of music celebrating the Easter season and in honor of the Virgin Mary. The event is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at Sacred Heart Church, 24 Sacred Heart Place in Auburn, according to a news release from the parish. […]
United Way to celebrate Mother’s Day with flower fundraiser
Through May 2 people can purchase a spring bouquet for a mother, grandmother, or special someone.
Franco-American genealogy society to meet in Auburn
The Maine Franco-American Genealogical Society plans to hold its spring general meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., Auburn. A brief business meeting will be followed by refreshments and guest speaker Anna Faherty’s presentation from 11 a.m. to noon, according to a news release from the society. […]
Auburn student inducted into York County college honor society
WELLS — Casey Clark of Auburn has been inducted into York County Community College’s PTK Honors Society. According to a news release from the college, the purpose of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society recognizes and encourage scholarship among associate degree students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa provides opportunities for the development […]
Community college system names students to All-Maine Academic Team
Local students attend Central Maine Community College in Auburn.