STATE — Interested in advocating for the best interests of a child? The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is holding its summer training for volunteer advocates from August 11 through August 15. This free, five-day training is designed to prepare attendees for certification as volunteer guardians ad litem (GALs) in Maine child protection […]
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Backyard Sundays offered at Valentine Farm
BETHEL — Mahoosuc Land Trust continues its summer series of Backyard Sundays that celebrate the endless possibilities of our backyards. Every Sunday at 1 p.m. (or noted when different), garden volunteers, staff, and local experts will showcase what you can do at home using space in your backyard. June 29: Upcycle Fair – Rebecca Zicarelli, […]
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Maine CASA to hold training in August
STATE — Interested in advocating for the best interests of a child? The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is holding its summer training for volunteer advocates from August 11 through August 15. This free, five-day training is designed to prepare attendees for certification as volunteer guardians ad litem (GALs) in Maine child protection […]
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4-H offers hands-on workshops during summer learning series
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer its hands-on virtual summer learning series July 7–August 11. The series presents more than 20 workshops on a wide variety of topics to fit a broad range of interests. Originally launched in 2020 to provide additional educational opportunities for youth during the pandemic, the […]
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Extension offers online equine series covering topics across the lifecycle
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension announces a virtual Equine Speaker Series for 2025. The theme of the summer webinar series is “From Foaling to Farewell: Essential Knowledge Covering the Equine Lifecycle,” with presentations by topic experts from Maine and across the country. All webinars start at 6 p.m. EST. The first in […]
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Public invited to celebrate completion of Gehring House
BETHEL — The Northern Forest Center invites the public to celebrate the redevelopment of the historic Gehring House, which opened in mid-May to provide the community with nine new apartments. Board and staff from the Northern Forest Center, project partners and funders, local leaders, Woodhull Construction, and many subcontractors will be on hand to celebrate […]
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SeniorsPlus announces June classes and support groups
Oxford County classes Wowzitude! ‘Armchair Travel’ — Mystery Destinations Dates: Tuesdays, June 3, 17, and 24, at 2 p.m. — Kakheti Uncorked: Georgia’s Wine Country Date: Thursday, June 5, at 11 a.m. — The Castle Above the Danube: Budapest, Hungary Date: Tuesday, June 10, at 2 p.m. — Slovenia: Castles, Churches, and Crystal Waters Date: […]
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Gorman Foundation awards $1.2 M to help meet critical needs across Maine
STATE — The John T. Gorman Foundation has awarded 77 grants totaling $1.2 million to support nonprofits providing food, shelter, and other essential services to Mainers in need. Distributed through the Foundation’s 2025 Direct Services Grant Program, the funding will reach all 16 counties in the state. “As conditions shift at both the state and […]
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Sawin Millett to be featured at Waterford meeting
WATERFORD — The Waterford Historical Society will host its annual meeting and the first program offering of the season on Thursday, June 19, at the society’s historic Old Town House Museum, 647 Waterford Road, Waterford – next to Keoka Lake Public Beach. The annual meeting will begin at 6:30, followed by a presentation highlighting the […]
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Oxford County accepting requests for Opioid Settlement Funds
COUNTY — The Oxford County Opioid Response Committee (OCORC) is excited to announce that they are now accepting funding requests. The application deadline for this round of funding is Friday, August 1, 2025. The Committee, with final approval of the Oxford County Commissioners, plans to release $500,000 of the opioid settlement funds received so far, […]