ORONO — The University of Maine’s Foster Center for Innovation seeks students and companies to participate in the 2024 Innovate for Maine Fellows internship program. Applications are open. Innovate for Maine connects Maine college students with the state’s most exciting and fastest growing companies for paid, meaningful, hands-on internship experiences. The program looks for both […]
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Winterpaloozah! to unleash frosty fun in Rangeley Feb. 18
RANGELEY — Winterpaloozah! is planned from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, against the backdrop of the Rangeley Lakes Region’s Haley Pond and the Town Park. Register for all competitions at business.rangeleymaine.com or at the welcome table outside the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Information Center. Cardboard sled racing will kick off at […]
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National Park Service accepting applications for Battlefield Restoration Grants
WASHINGTON — The National Park Service is accepting applications for Battlefield Restoration Grants until Wednesday, May 15. The grants support preservation partners across the country in their effort to restore eligible American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War sites to day-of battle conditions. The program provides up to 50% in matching funds for scoping […]
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Nickerson foundation to host ice fishing derby in Lincoln Feb. 24
Proceeds will help fight pediatric cancer, support youth sports programs.
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Extension to host wild blueberry conference Feb. 17
ELLSWORTH — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to host its annual Wild Blueberry Conference from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Moore Community Center, 125 State St. This year, the conference also will offer a virtual option. The event brings together experts, researchers, growers and industry leaders to […]
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Rangeley arts group to hold ‘Pygmalion and Galatea’ auditions Feb. 24
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is set to hold auditions for the RFA Summer Live Theater Event, “Pygmalion and Galatea: A Comedy of Eros” by J.S. Puller, from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. Performances will take place June 14-16. When grieving widower Pygmalion carved a sculpture […]
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Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism accepting nominations
AUGUSTA — Public and nonprofit programs across the state rely on local citizens to volunteer and help meet critical needs in their communities. The Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism offers a way to show appreciation while lifting up some volunteers as inspirational role models. Maine community volunteer programs have until Thursday, March 7, to […]
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Heart association encourages all Mainers to learn CPR this February
PORTLAND — During February, American Heart Month, the American Heart Association urges all Maine families to learn the lifesaving skill of CPR. With more than 350,000 people experiencing cardiac arrests outside of a hospital, including 23,000 children, CPR is a critical skill that kids as young as 9 years old can learn. Families can take […]
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Cape Elizabeth trust seeks submissions for Paint for Preservation 2024
The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust is accepting artist submissions for Paint for Preservation 2024, the organization’s 17th annual juried auction and one of Maine’s premier art auction events. Over three days on the weekend of June 21-23, selected artists will paint en plein air (outdoors) at designated public and private locations chosen to highlight Cape […]
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State historic commission offers preservation grants
The Maine Historic Preservation Commission has opened its 2024 Historic Preservation grant round. The commission anticipates awarding approximately $95,000 in matching grants for historic preservation projects sponsored by certified local governments and $150,000 for projects undertaken by non-profit organizations, units of government, educational entities and state agencies. Eligible projects include architectural or archaeological survey, public […]