The application deadline is March 10 for a free Venturing Forth class in Brunswick.
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in February, March
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Tuesday, Feb. 21, 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Feb. 22, 6 and 7 p.m. • Thursday, Feb. 23, 9 and 10 […]
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Mills foundation to host free Vietnam-era veterans breakfast March 29
AUGUSTA — The Travis Mills Foundation plans to host its annual Vietnam-era Veterans Breakfast at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive. The event is free, but veterans must sign up for tickets at travismillsfoundation.org/events. Each veteran can bring one guest for free. Vietnam-era veterans hold a special place […]
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Local students make Plymouth State University president’s list
PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Three local students were named to the 2022 fall semester president’s list at Plymouth State University. They are Riley Johnson and Patrick Rush, both of Farmingdale, and Libby McIntyre of Greene. To be named to the president’s list, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.7 or better for the […]
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Carthage student makes Hofstra University provost’s list
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Francelia Depalma of Carthage achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA during the 2022 fall semester, earning a spot on the provost’s list at Hofstra University. Depalma’s major is film studies and production. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Brunswick ministry helps children appreciate mercy, compassion
Faith formation leaders at All Saints Parish in Brunswick were looking to provide children with a tangible way of putting their faith into practice and an understanding of the importance of mercy and compassion. The Healing Bear Ministry is successfully accomplishing all of that and more, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications […]
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Catholic men’s conference set for March 18 in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — The 2023 Maine Catholic Men’s Conference is scheduled for Saturday, March 18. The gathering will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. John’s Community Center on 43 Pleasant St. “Be Strong in the Lord!” is this year’s theme, and will include time to pray, and listen to speakers and […]
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Plymouth State University names locals to dean’s list
PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Bethany Pratt of Topsham and Chrisana Zirtidis of Readfield have made the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Plymouth State University. To be named to the list, a student must achieve a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.69 during the semester and must have attempted at least 12 credit hours during […]
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AARP Maine accepting Community Challenge grant applications
PORTLAND — AARP Maine invites local eligible organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant program. Grants fund quick-action projects help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public spaces, transportation, housing, civic engagement, and diversity and inclusion. Now in its seventh year, the program is […]
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Valentine’s LoveLines
A New way to Submit your Love Lines, now online and in paper!