REGION — Join A Family for ME on June 21 from 6-8 p.m. for a live, virtual conversation about becoming a foster/adoptive parent in Maine. Foster and adoptive parents will be joining professionals to answer your questions about foster care and adoption, and what it means to parent teenagers and older youth. If you’ve ever […]
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4-H summer learning series kicks off July 5
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer its hands-on virtual summer learning series July 5-Aug. 5 with over 20 workshops open to all youth ages 5-18. The UMaine Extension 4-H Summer Learning Series includes hands-on workshops in the fields of arts and crafts, food and nutrition, STEM, marine science and aquaculture, animal […]
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Facts, recipes for strawberries, peas, leafy greens
STATE — Freezing berries in season and making low-sugar homemade jams and jellies are some of the ways to increase access to a year-round supply of local foods, cut back on sugar and reduce grocery bills. University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator Kathy Savoie demonstrates techniques for freezing strawberries in an easy-to-follow video, and how […]
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First Universalist West Paris June services
WEST PARIS — It is that time of year when the church takes its summer break until mid-September. We already have speakers lined up for fall, including Ethan Whitaker, author of a delightful book entitled “One Man’s Journey to See Every Bird in Maine” on September 18 (mark your calendar). Until then, June offers inspiring […]
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Racial Justice fund seeks grant applications
STATE — The Maine Justice Foundation is pleased to announce the second round of grants from the Racial Justice Fund. The Foundation will accept applications for grants of up to $10,000 from June 1-15. The grant guidelines and application form can be found online at https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/qxIsfa [Link will be live as of 10 a.m., Wednesday, […]
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Extension offers food-preserving webinar
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a new series of monthly webinars about preserving Maine foods starting June 16, from noon–12:45 p.m. “Common Home Food Preservation Ingredients and Equipment” topics include recommended equipment and ingredients for canning and freezing, as well as how to resolve common problems. UMaine Extension instructors will lead […]
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Community Band to play June concert
BETHEL — Mahoosuc Community Band will play a concert Monday evening, June 13, at 7 p.m. at the Bethel Common gazebo. Patricia Boyle-Wight will direct the concert. It will include Also Sprach Zarathustra (Theme for 2001 movie) by Richard Strauss, The Genius of Ray Charles arranged by Michael Brown, A Gershwin Portrait arranged by John […]
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Free college planning sessions
AREA — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free individualized sessions, Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 and 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: Monday, June 27 at 9 & 10 a.m. Wednesday, […]
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Fact sheets about your Social Security
NATION — Your Social Security Statement (Statement) tells you how much you or your family can expect to receive in disability, survivors, and retirement benefits. It also provides a record of your most recent earnings history and other valuable information. We also give you fact sheets with your online Statement. The fact sheets provide clear and […]