The Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation has named this year’s recipients of Patricia D. Klingenstein Grants. This program, now in its 17th year, focuses on smaller organizations that are impacting the health and wellbeing of Maine’s children. The 15 organizations selected to receive grants represent a diversity of efforts, and 11 of the organizations have […]
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Maine CDC launches immunization record mobile app
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has partnered with a new, free, mobile application, Docket, to allow Maine people to opt in to easily, quickly and securely access their vaccine records through their smartphones and other mobile devices. Once an individual’s identify has been verified through the app, Docket searches Maine’s Immunization […]
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Maine travel counselors set new standard for visitor experience
HALLOWELL — The Maine Tourism Association has launched its Travel Counselor Certification Program, an initiative designed to elevate the visitor experience across Maine. This May, MTA introduced the state’s first certification program, endorsed by the U.S. Travel Association, and the first cohort of Maine State Visitor Information Center staff have earned their Certified Maine Travel […]
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Maine Municipal Association launches ServeStrong program
AUGUSTA — Maine Municipal Association has rolled out the ServeStrong program, an online mental health resource for first responders. The initiative, a collaboration between MMA and the National League of Cities Risk Information Sharing Consortium, is being offered to municipal associations across the country. It is designed to provide first responders access to web-based behavioral […]
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MSBA Bee Fest set for Sept. 8 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Beekeepers Association recently announced that Dr. Thomas D. Seeley will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming MSBA Bee Fest planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St. The event is set to include more than 30 beekeeping demonstrations presented by Master […]
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Free outdoor fitness courts available in Farmington
FARMINGTON — A new outdoor fitness court is set to open Friday, Sept. 6, on the University of Maine at Farmington campus. UMF is the first higher education partner to team up with Community Health Options and National Fitness Campaign as part of a campaign to build fitness courts across the state. The UMF Fitness Court […]
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Christian Music Festival set for Field of Faith in Otisfield
OTISFIELD — Field of Faith on Lodge Hill will host its first Christian Music Festival featuring area bands, groups and single artists from 12-9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Field of Faith on Lodge Hill, 437 Bean Road. Performers announced so far include Clayfoot, Ricki George, Juniper Worship, Alex Bukasa, Keith Parry, The Samuels […]
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End of Summer Outdoor Skills Day offered in Augusta Aug. 29
AUGUSTA — A day of outdoor skill-building is planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine Outdoors Center, 2273 North Belfast Ave. Participants can travel from station to station to try new activities and gain some hands-on experience. They can spend time practicing their cast on the […]
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SeniorsPlus to offer classes in September
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus is set to offer classes in September at its Lewiston, Wilton or Norway locations, online or hybrid. Locations include 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible and hearing assistive equipment is available upon request. For […]
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Lewiston Bridge Club lists winners
The Lewiston Bridge Club met Aug. 20. Three teams tied for first place: Teresa O’Clair of Lewiston and Les Buzzell of Auburn, Linda Smith of Oxford and Pete Dickson of Yarmouth, and Ron Reynolds of Auburn with Mike Quinn of Otisfield. Coming in fourth were Joan Quinn of Wilton and Judy Hayden of Farmington. The […]