STATE — Mainers looking to learn more about gardening and volunteering in their community can do so by becoming a certified Master Gardener Volunteer. University of Maine Cooperative Extension is now accepting applications for the Master Gardener Volunteers training program that begins in October. The 2023–24 Master Gardener Volunteer training includes online self-paced learning modules […]
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Grants available for arts initiatives
STATE — Arts organizations throughout the state may be eligible for grants from two Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) grant programs. Maine Expansion Arts and the Maine Theater Fund are accepting online proposals from arts organizations and for arts-related programming throughout the state. Maine Expansion Arts supports arts organizations serving rural communities and those […]
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The house that Cash (and friends) built
With the help and support of many friends, Jacob Cash of Norway is realizing the dream of milling and building his timber frame home.
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CEBE targets affordable housing with the Norway Equitable Housing Cooperative project
A tenant-owned cooperative housing complex will replace dilapidated buildings on Whitman Street in Norway.
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MaineHealth introduces online scheduling for PC visits
PORTLAND – Patients at MaineHealth’s 52 primary care practices across Maine and New Hampshire may now schedule primary care office visits through the online MyChart patient portal. “We’ve heard from our patients that they are looking for flexibility with scheduling. These days, you can schedule everything from a car repair to a restaurant reservation online […]
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Historical society events slated for Heritage Days
READFIELD — The Readfield Historical Society (RHS) annual Wine & Cheese Social will kick off Readfield Heritage Days on Friday, August 11, from 5 – 7 p.m. Guests can tour the RHS museum and meet others with like interests. Refreshments will include wine, sangrias, non-alcoholic beverages, cheeses, and an array of delectable appetizers and sweet […]
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Child care center gets visit from Officer Miller
LIVERMORE — Bright Ideas Child Care Center has had a busy month. First, Officer Chris Miller from Androscoggin Sheriff’s Department recently visited Bright Ideas Child Care Center and talked to the toddlers and preschoolers about police work, answered questions, had a snack with them, then colored and read them a story. The kids thoroughly enjoyed […]
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Teen leadership program seeks to increase civic engagement
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is accepting applications for a new civic engagement program called Youth Have a Voice. This nine-month program is open to all Maine teens and recent high school graduates who are interested in taking a more active role in serving their local communities, the state, or the country. […]
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Powder House Hill Trails summer events
FARMINGTON — The Bonney Woods Corporation (BWC) is inviting you to join us in the woods this summer. To increase awareness about the woods, who we are, and who maintains them, BWC board members are sharing their knowledge in a variety of events. From easy walks to trail runs, tree identification, dog walks, and more, […]
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OTIS FCU awards five $1,000 scholarships
JAY — Five graduating high school seniors who are members of OTIS Federal Credit Union were recently awarded $1,000 OTIS FCU scholarships. The scholarship recipients submitted brief essays for consideration, along with completed scholarship applications, letters of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor, and copies of acceptance letters from a college, university, or technical […]