STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a two-part online training for adults interested in becoming 4-H volunteers from 6-7 p.m. on Oct. 19 and Oct. 26. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will explore the ways volunteers can become involved with UMaine Extension 4-H, what the 4-H youth development program is about and […]
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Maine Educational Opportunity Center Events
AREA — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 & over who are looking for a new career or returning to higher education. The sessions are being held on the following dates and times: Virtual: October 24 at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. October […]
Sunday River announces free season passes for students
REGION — The River Fund Maine, a 501(c)3 non-profit in the Sunday River region, announced today a new season pass scholarship program for local area students in collaboration with Sunday River Resort and the Sunday River Ski & Snowboard Club. Students in MSAD 44, MSAD 17, and RSU 10 can apply for the Community Access […]
MaineCF scholarships available for adult learners
STATE — Adult learners returning to school may be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). Eligible scholarship recipients will receive a one or two-year certificate or four-year degree at the end of the program and meet one of the following requirements: be over the age of 25, work full time while enrolled […]
Bethel Rotary Club
BETHEL — Pictures below are from this week’s meeting (Lee Smith sharing her knowledge on the history of the creation of Maine’s towns, plantations, and townships) and also from last week’s Rotary Social at the Sunday River Golf Club.
Signs of resilience
AREA — “Hard things happen – but these things do not define us.” This is one of the messages crafted by 15 Oxford Hills community members in an effort to raise awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the importance of building resilience – the ability to bounce back from life’s challenges. These 15 individuals […]
New Ventures announces tuition-free workshops
STATE — New Ventures Maine has announced tuition-free online workshops and classes for September, including self-paced and interactive online workshops that are designed to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage money. The full class schedule with offerings for September 2022 and beyond is accessible […]
Bison farming workshop offered
PARIS — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District will offer a tour of a bison farm on September 28, 1 – 3 p.m. Join Doretta and Ted Colburn, owners of Beech Hill Farm & Bison Ranch in Waterford, to learn about this former dairy farm […]