STATE — Grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Fund are available to organizations that are led by, and serve, people of Native American, Latino, African, Arab and Asian descent. In 2022, the fund awarded 33 grants totaling $315,470. An additional 10 grants totaling $93,250 were awarded by donors […]
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Grantmaking committee welcomes advisors
AREA — Jennifer Blastow of Otisfield, Matthew Kaubris of Rumford, Jeff Rydman of Fryeburg, and Jamie Toohey of Waterford have joined the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Oxford County Grantmaking Committee. MaineCF’s county committees are comprised of community members who live or work in the county and serve as local ambassadors for the foundation, sharing their […]
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In-service training offered for Certified Crop Advisors
STATE — A two-day training for agriculture service providers in the Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) program will be held Jan. 25–26 at the Holiday Inn in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Presentations will be made by experts from schools and businesses across New England, including the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Maine Organic Farmers and Growers Association, […]
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4-H introduces youth to engineering concepts
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is accepting registrations for a special interest club where youth ages 9-18 can explore basic engineering concepts. This online club will be held on Thursdays, Jan. 26-March 2 from 4-5:15 p.m. Required registration closes on January 17. The 4-H Engineering Club will introduce basic engineering skills by […]
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First Universalist January services
WEST PARIS — Let us look forward with positive thoughts and actions in 2023. Being in community can help us in troubling yet hopeful times. All are welcome to join in at the First Universalist Church of West Paris, Sundays at 9 a.m. Music is performed by Tom Coolidge. January 8, “Practically Perfect” led by […]
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Bethel Rotary
BETHEL — Our club enjoyed a presentation by Laurie Fitch of the Mt Abram Ski Club about their amazing and free after-school ski & snowboard program, available to any student in SAD 44. The club also provides grant funds for equipment and lessons, to those who need it. Our club has provided a robust contribution […]
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Holiday Services
Christmas Eve NEWRY — Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on December 24, at 6 p.m. in the South Ridge Lodge at Sunday River. All are welcome. WEST PARIS — December 24, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 5 p.m. First Universalist Church led by The Rev. Fayre Stephenson. This service will be a traditional service of readings and […]