Jodie Gunther is this year’s recipient of the Gary A. LaGrange Community Impact Award, presented by United Way of the Tri-Valley Area. The organization annually seeks nominations for the award. This award recognizes a business, individual, couple or organization that goes above and beyond to significantly impact Greater Franklin County through their volunteer efforts. Gunther’s […]
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Nonprofit begins grant administration for Maine farmworkers
PathStone Corporation has recently taken over the distribution of the National Farmworker Jobs Program Grant in Maine. This grant provides opportunities to individuals working in the agricultural sector who hope to gain access to services that provide them with further skills training and licensing, educational services, and any other career-development services, according to a news […]
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Winthrop-area land trust to hold conservation lecture series
WINTHROP — The Kennebec Land Trust has announced the dates and speakers for its annual conservation lecture series. This year’s in-person program is Maine Medicinal Plants: Cultural Uses, Ecology, & Botany. In an effort to allow physical spacing between attendees, lectures will take place at the Winthrop Performing Arts Center, 211 Rambler Way. • Botany […]
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Lewiston-based humane society to host free vaccine events
LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is partnering with national nonprofit Petco Love to host two free pet vaccine events on Saturdays, March 12 and 26. Petco Love established March as “National Pet Vaccination Month” to encourage pet parents to keep their pets up to date on vaccinations and will provide free pet vaccines […]
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Gray church accepting orders for takeout bean supper
First Congregational Church of Gray plans to hold a takeout bean supper from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26, park at the Parish House at 5 Brown St. Meals are single sized and cost $10, payment is required at time of pickup. Face masks and social distancing are required. Orders must be placed by […]
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Auburn library to host talk on Maine Women’s Hall of Fame
In honor of Women’s History Month, Auburn Public Library plans to hold an online program featuring the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, via Zoom. Lynn Soucy, a trustee with the Futurama Foundation which sponsors the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame, will talk about its history and about some of […]
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Tickets available for Lewiston ladies group meeting
LEWISTON — The Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of Prince of Peace Parish plan to hold a general membership meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at the Parish Hall, 607 Sabattus St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., according to a news release from the group. After a brief business meeting there will be a […]
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Lewiston home healthcare organization launches AndroGIVES
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice aims to build mutually beneficial and lasting relationships that strengthen the community while promoting health and living in meeting the community’s healthcare needs, according to a news release from the organization. It is from these values, the AndroGIVES committee, comprised of employees throughout the organization, was born. “We […]
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Free dental hygiene services available to eligible veterans
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services and 22 participating clinics, including the UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic in Bangor, are providing dental hygiene services to veterans unable to afford preventive dental care. The services are available at 201 Texas Ave. in Bangor. The Maine Veterans’ Dental Network, overseen by MBVS, received a $100,000 grant from Northeast […]
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Rangeley club, chamber announce Winterpaloozah results
The seventh annual Rangeley Winterpaloozah, a celebration of winter activities and competitions held Feb. 20 at Haley Pond, was a success, according to the Rangeley Skating Club and the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce. The event included skating, curling, pond hockey, kick sleds, horse and wagon rides, along with a marshmallow roast and snow golf. […]