BETHEL — On November 5, Fiona, a senior at Gould Academy, experienced the excitement of casting her first vote in Bethel. Originally from Virginia, Fiona planned ahead, making careful arrangements to ensure she could register and vote in Maine, where she’s been attending school since ninth grade. Voting here, she explained, was a way to […]
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Oxford County retired teachers to meet in Paris
PARIS — OCEA-R (Oxford County Education Association-Retired) will meet on October 18 at the First Congregational Church of South Paris at 17 E Main Street. Sign-ins begin at 10:30 a.m. A brief business meeting will start at about 11 a.m., followed by lunch. We will welcome candidates for office in this year’s election. We will […]
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New Ventures offers free classes
STATE — New Ventures Maine is offering free workshops and classes statewide in October in three program areas: career building, starting businesses, and financial education. NVME’s redesigned website provides information about the classes, instructors, and locations, as well as individual coaching and matched savings programs. Upcoming classes include (partial list): Build Your Career · My Next […]
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Scholarships available to adult learners
PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH — 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 […]
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School leaders welcome Governor’s order for school construction commission
STATE — Organizations representing Maine’s superintendents and school boards are welcoming the announcement by Governor Janet Mills Friday of the creation of a new commission studying Maine’s school construction needs and financing. Steven Bailey, the executive director of the Maine School Boards Association, said the new commission is a welcome step towards addressing a critical […]
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FAME’s College Access team honored by Maine Development Foundation
AUGUSTA — At its annual meeting and awards celebration held at Lewiston’s Franco Center on September 13, the Maine Development Foundation (MDF) presented the Finance Authority of Maine’s (FAME’s) College Access and Financial Education (CAFÉ) Team with its Champion of Education and Workforce Development Award. MDF’s awards this year recognize individuals, businesses, and community […]
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Chamber partners with Telstar group for Job Fair
BETHEL — The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce its partnership with Telstar High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter to host a dynamic Job Fair & Expo for local students. This collaborative event aims to bridge the gap between education and the professional world, providing high school students with […]
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Oxford FCU is financial education partner of JMG
MEXICO — Oxford Federal Credit Union (OFCU) is pleased to announce that they are once again partnering with local JMG (formerly Jobs for Maine Graduates) programs for the 2024/25 school year. “Financial education is extremely important to us as an organization,” said Lisa Marston, OFCU’s Marketing Director. “The opportunity to provide JMG students with the […]
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UMF offers new online degree in Public Policy
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington is pleased to announce a new online Interdisciplinary Bachelor’s Degree Program in Public Policy. The program will launch in Winter Term, December 2024, in a flexible, asynchronous online format that accommodates each individual’s schedule. It will also be available to on-campus students through a combination of online […]
