Free public COVID-19 booster shots will be available at Richmond Area Health Center clinic from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, April 8, 15 and 22, at 24 Gardiner St. No appointment is necessary during these time periods, according to a news release from HealthReach Community Health Centers central office based in Waterville. HealthReach is offering […]
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Food waste solutions summit set for April 14 via Zoom
To receive Zoom connection information, register online by April 7.
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Ag department to help distressed farm loan borrowers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture beginning in April will provide approximately $123 million in additional, automatic financial assistance for qualifying farm loan program borrowers who are facing financial risk, as part of the $3.1 billion to help distressed farm loan borrowers that was provided through Section 22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act. The announcement builds […]
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MaineCF scholarships available to Androscoggin County students
The Maine Community Foundation is accepting scholarship applications from Androscoggin County students pursuing two or four-year degrees for the Annette M. Brown Scholarship Fund. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a level of academic achievement suitable for predicting success in college; strong character and family values; and financial need. Preference will be given to first-generation college students […]
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Monmouth student earns academy Principal’s Award
Holly Hunt of Monmouth, a senior at Monmouth Academy, has been selected to receive the 2023 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Ted Finn. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout her years at Monmouth Academy, Holly […]
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Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat set for southern Maine April 14-16
PORTLAND — Rachel’s Vineyard retreats aim to offer solace, peace and inner healing to any individual connected to an abortion, regardless of the role they played. The retreat provides a safe place to grieve the loss and to understand how abortion has affected them, so they can grow beyond it. The next Rachel’s Vineyard retreat […]
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Farmington church to present Living Hope cantata April 7, 9
FARMINGTON — A Living Hope cantata is scheduled to be presented at 7 p.m. Friday, April 7 and Sunday, April 9, by New Hope Baptist Church, 268 Perham St. The 15-voice choir, accompanied by orchestrations, will sing seven songs arranged by Tom Fettke and Thomas Grassi. Titles include “The Glories of Christ,” “He Comes in […]
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Witness hearings on CMP rate cases set for Lewiston, Hallowell
Maine’s Public Utilities Commission wants to hear from Mainers regarding current Central Maine Power rate cases. All Maine consumers deserve utility service that meets their daily needs at a reasonable price. With inflation continuing to force Mainers to make tougher decisions about paying for necessary household expenses, pushing for policies that will help older ratepayers […]
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Vendors sought for yard sale in Farmington June 17
Early registration ends April 1. Space rental and admissions fees benefit the Franklin County Animal Shelter.
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Health network receives $400K contract for improvement project
Spectrum Generations, doing business as Healthy Living for ME, has been awarded a $400,000 contract from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services for a Rural-Community Health Improvement Project (R-CHIP), Phase 1 15-month planning grant. The project is a statewide initiative that aims to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities in rural communities […]