Bridgton resident wins contest with “Owl with Apples” entry.
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Conversation on abusive fathers, breaking cycle, continues Jan. 13
With the public release of a video recording of last November’s Finding Our Voices Men Talking event at the Camden Public Library, the grassroots nonprofit and the library are joining again to bring more light to growing up in domestic abuse. On Saturday, Jan. 13, at 6:30 p.m., the three male panelists from the November […]
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Backyard maple sugaring workshop set for Standish Feb. 3
STANDISH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension plans to offer a maple syrup production workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3. Participants in the hands-on backyard maple sugaring program will first meet from 9-11:30 a.m. at Standish Town Hall, 175 Northeast Road; and then finish from 12:30-3 p.m. at Dunn Family Maple, […]
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New Ventures Maine names mini-grant competition winners
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine has announced the winners of the statewide Fall 2023 Marketing Mini-Grant Competition. Six winners in six regions have received cash grants of $1,000 awarded through a competitive application process. Winners for each region are as follows. • The Whole Almond (Southern Maine) produces plant-based dairy products, nut butters, and baked […]
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Land for Maine’s Future Program makes call for conservation, recreation proposals
AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Land for Maine’s Future Program has announced its next call for conservation and recreation proposals. The latest requests are for Projects of Statewide Significance and Community Conservation Projects. Important LMF proposal dates are as follows: • Friday, Jan. 19 — Inquiry forms are due by 5 […]
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Skiing, snowshoeing trails open at many Maine state parks
Free equipment use is an option with park admission.
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United Way’s 211 Helpline receives $10K donation
United Ways of Maine’s 211 Maine program has received a $10,000 donation from Central Maine Power. 211 Maine became a statewide service in 2006. Since then, the program has fielded more than one million calls from individuals looking for help for themselves or someone they know. The most common needs from callers to 211 Maine […]
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Commission unveils strategic plan to elevate state’s artistic landscape
AUGUSTA — The Maine Arts Commission’s latest strategic plan is a comprehensive roadmap designed to fortify and champion the state’s artistic heritage over the next five years. The journey of the plan started in 2021, anchored in the commitment to understanding the perspectives of Mainers. Through conversations with artists, organizations, community leaders and cultural entities […]
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Jay looking for residents to help update 2011 Comprehensive Plan
Those interested in serving are asked to call the Town Office and submit their name by Jan. 19.
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WinterKids to kick off Winter Games in Topsham Jan. 8
The seventh annual WinterKids Winter Games is set to kick off this month with 16 schools statewide, comprised of 3,300-plus students and 380-plus teachers, who have applied for and been selected to compete for a total of nearly $20,000 in cash prizes for their schools as part of the Competitive Track. The winning Competitive Track […]