JAY — Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335 Auxiliary in Jay had to reschedule their Trunk or Treat activity, originally scheduled for Friday, Oct 28, which had to be rescheduled to Sunday, Nov. 5, due to the tragic happenings in Lewiston. The turnout was small this year, but a good time was had by all. […]
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UMF offers Japanese language and culture courses, resumes program
FARMINGTON — University of Maine at Farmington is pleased to announce that it has resumed its longstanding Japanese Language Fellowship Program, which was briefly interrupted by COVID-19. The program welcomes visiting Japanese Fellow, Yukiko Usui Sensei, who is offering courses in elementary Japanese language and Japanese culture & society for fall 2023 and spring 2024. […]
OTIS hosts financial fairs at SMHS
JAY — OTIS Federal Credit Union hosted two Financial Fitness Fairs during the month of October for the Spruce Mountain High School juniors and sophomores. These fairs functioned as a budgeting exercise: the students would start by choosing a career and then had to visit various themed stations [such as housing and transportation] where they […]
Extension offering virtual workshops for volunteers
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Northeast Regional Volunteer Connection is offering a series of virtual interactive workshops aimed at empowering volunteers and leaders to create inclusive and supportive environments for youth. The free workshops, to be held from November to April via Zoom, will cover a range of topics including LGBTQ+ inclusion, […]
Community Foundation establishes L-A response fund
STATE — The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) has established the Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund in response to the devastating mass shooting events on Oct. 25 in Lewiston, Maine. The fund will collect and allocate donations to support victims of Maine’s worst gun tragedy on record and the organizational efforts that will help heal the city. […]
Work First celebrates its 50th year
REGION — Work First Inc. celebrates 50 years of providing services in this area to Individuals with intellectual disabilities. The program was incorporated in 1973. It was founded by a group of parents looking for services beyond high school. The name was Program Dawn at that time. The services were offered in the basement […]
Extension offers free farm finance workshop
AUGUSTA — Farmers with at least five years’ experience are invited to participate in a free, two-hour workshop focused on how individual financial values impact business planning, with opportunities to attend on Nov. 15, Dec. 5 and Jan. 24. Titled “Communicating about Personal Money Values,” the workshop will introduce farmers to a variety of finance-related themes. […]
Teachers’ resources for Veterans Day available
REGION — Our proud Veterans have given us an extraordinary legacy of patriotism and honor. Their service represents the highest form of citizenship. So that young Americans can better understand the commitment and sacrifice of these heroes in securing the blessings of liberty, VA and the Veterans Day National Committee are pleased to present the […]
Livermore ATV Club trails need work
LIVERMORE — This has been a tough season for the Brettuns Wheelers ATV club, compounded by rerouting trails, massive amounts of rain, as well as increased registration costs. Ashley Langlin-Hebert, Brettuns Wheelers ATV Club (BWATV) president, noted that the club has had a tough summer, trying to keep ahead or at least even with issues […]