Volunteer Maine, the Maine Commission for Community Service, is accepting grant applications under the AmeriCorps State Competitive program. This annual AmeriCorps competition focuses on federal funding priorities, which this year include rural communities, climate action, and service as a pathway to employment, according to a news release from the Augusta-based commission. Interested agencies are encouraged […]
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Farmington to host youth mattering town hall Nov. 1
FARMINGTON — The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County is partnering with the Maine Resilience Building Network to host a town hall, focusing on youth mattering in Farmington. The event is set for 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 130 Quebec St. The Maine Resilience Building Network defines mattering as […]
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Rangeley theater schedules auditions for ‘We’re Alright’
RANGELEY — Auditions for “We’re Alright,” a self-written juke box-style musical, are set for 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov 6, at at the RFA Lakeside Theater 2493 Main St. This is an original play written locally by Pam Ellis and Val Zapolsky. Production dates are 7 p.m. Feb 18-20. Those who cannot attend this audition time […]
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Literacy Volunteers of Franklin, Somerset counties recognize local partners
FARMINGTON — Learning Partner Commendations were announced recently by Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties at its annual meeting, held Oct. 19 at the Franklin County Adult Education center and online. “We are deeply grateful to all members of our organization and to the community for supporting our mission. We wish to recognize partners […]
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Treat Memorial Library announces upcoming programming
LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library, 56 Main St., recently announced it is going fine free. Fines will no longer be collected; existing charges for overdue materials will be waived, according to a news release from Alana Knapp, Treat Memorial Library assistant director. The fine-free policy will only apply to overdue items. There will still […]
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Phillips center to host Pumpkins on Parade, pie/bake sale Oct. 30
PHILLIPS — The Pumpkins on Parade event and pie and baked goods sale are scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 30 at the Phillips Area Community Center, 21 Depot St. Doors will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All pumpkins must be delivered between 8:30 and 10 a.m. No late entries will […]
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Tuition-free online classes available for Maine residents
New Ventures Maine has announced tuition-free online workshops and classes for November to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage money. Classes include single and multi-session classes, provided in interactive and self-paced online formats. The full class schedule with offerings for November 2022 […]
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Mitchell Center to host talk on teaching, research, outreach efforts
The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk, “Fulfilling our Land Grant Mission: Engaging Communities in Teaching, Research and Outreach.” The talk will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, both in person at 107 Norman Smith Hall on the UMaine campus in […]
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Coats for Kids pick-up site open in Jay
JAY — The Salvation Army has dropped off Coats for Kids items at Double Bubble Laundry Mat in the Jay Plaza. Coats are available free of charge while supplies last. For more information, email [email protected]. Check out other upcoming area events!
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UMaine receives Forest Service grant for National Wood Bank project
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded $62,500 to the University of Maine for the National Wood Bank project, which has the goal of providing operating support for national research and outreach programming related to wood banks. Wood banks have been around for a long time, although not always recognized or called wood banks. […]