The Northern Border Regional Commission has scheduled two information sessions in support of this fall’s Forest Economy Program grant application opportunity. Each session will consist of an overview of the program and time for questions. Eligible organizations, which include nonprofit and governmental entities (state, local and Indian tribes), can access grant application details via nbrc.gov/content/FEP, […]
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Area nonprofits get John T. Gorman Foundation grants
The grants will help 83 nonprofits in all 16 counties provide food, housing, shelter, healthcare and other essential services.
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Kennebec River Brewfest set for Aug. 5
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce plans to host the sixth annual Kennebec River Brewfest from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Mill Park. This year’s Brewfest, presented by Highbrow, features a variety of local breweries, wineries, distilleries and meaderies. With over 30 brewers to choose from, attendees can get a taste of […]
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Wilton library to hold book sale during Blueberry Festival
WILTON — The Wilton Free Public Library book sale is scheduled to be held two days of the Blueberry Festival: 1-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at 128 Weld Road. On Saturday, parade participants will gather near the building, so car access is restricted as the […]
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Ag department extends organic dairy marketing assistance deadline
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending the deadline for the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program to Aug. 11. This extension gives Maine organic dairy producers more than two additional weeks to apply for the program. ODMAP helps producers mitigate market volatility, higher input and transportation costs, and unstable feed supply and prices that […]
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Farmington Health Care Golf Classic raises thousands
Proceeds will be split between the Healthy Community Coalition and Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center.
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Wayne student makes Stonehill College dean’s list
EASTON, Mass. — Amanda Goucher of Wayne, a member of the class of 2024, has been named to the 2023 spring dean’s list at Stonehill College. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and have successfully completed all courses for which they were registered. […]
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Maine’s Wild Blueberry Weekend planned for Aug. 5, 6
Maine’s Wild Blueberry Weekend is back for its third year and scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5 and 6. Organized by the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine, the weekend provides residents and visitors an opportunity to celebrate the state’s iconic, native berry. This is a statewide, multi-location event for visitors to check out wild […]
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University of Maine at Machias announces spring dean’s list
The University of Maine at Machias recognized 138 students for achieving dean’s list honors in the 2023 spring semester. Of the students who made the dean’s list, 104 are from Maine, 32 are from 16 other states and two are from one country other than the U.S. Some students have requested that their information not […]
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Rangeley chamber to host 30th annual Golf Classic Tournament Aug. 16
The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s 30th annual Golf Classic Tournament is set for Wednesday, Aug. 16. Participants will gather at Mingo Springs Golf Club at 43 Country Club Road in Rangeley. Shotgun starts will be at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. “Over the past three decades, the Rangeley Lakes Golf Classic Tournament has become […]