Applications are being accepted by the Department of Economic & Community Development through Friday, Oct. 13.
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HealthyMaine Expo to take place Sept. 16, 17 in Portland
PORTLAND — The HealthyMaine Expo, a two-day event dedicated to promoting health, wellness, and a better quality of life for all, is set for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16 and 17. The inaugural event will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 16 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 17 at […]
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Educators to share stories via #LoveMaineSchools platform
The 2023 County Teachers of the Year initiative wants to share educators’ stories. During the 2023-24 academic school year, the 2023 CTOYs plan to collect and share positive stories from Maine educators to elevate the teaching profession and connect with a variety of audiences. Stories, images and videos will be showcased and distributed that capture […]
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Orono center to host talk on climate resilience in polarized places Sept. 18
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is set to host a hybrid talk, “Herding Ostriches: Building Climate Resilience in Polarized Places,” with Sunrise County Economic Council’s Tanya Rucosky, at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18. All sessions in the Mitchell Center’s Sustainability Talks series are free […]
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Cooking for crowds workshops to be offered this fall in Falmouth
Workshops will be held Sept. 26, Oct. 12 and Nov. 16.
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UMaine Extension 4-H to offer virtual sessions for aspiring volunteers
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming 4-H volunteers at 6 p.m., Mondays, Sept. 18 and 25. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” aims to provide participants with information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program through four short e-Learning modules. Attendees […]
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Trucking for Kids Convoy set for Scarborough Sept. 17
The efforts help Camp Sunshine and Camp POSTCARD raise funds for operations.
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Optimist clubs to offer free Constitutions
In conjunction with Constitution Day, Sept. 17, the Optimist Clubs of Lewiston/Auburn, Gray-New Gloucester and the Tri Town Optimist Club of Minot, Poland and Mechanic Falls, are making available to any interested schools, teachers or students, free pocket-sized Constitutions that can be used in the classroom or for home studies. Quantities are limited and will […]
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African Festival set for Portland Sept. 16
PORTLAND — The annual African Festival, a celebration of the beauty of African culture and community, is scheduled for 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Guild Hall of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress St. The festival will be preceded by a Mass at the Cathedral at 4 p.m. The event will […]
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Farmington organization renews Corporate Champion Circle with United Way
FARMINGTON — United Way of the Tri-Valley Area has Franklin Community Health Network as part of its Corporate Champion Circle. The circle is a unique opportunity for local businesses and organizations to positively impact the community. Business memberships help United Way of the Tri-Valley Area continue improving people’s lives and the community, according to a […]