The society plans also to commemorate Veterans Day on Nov. 14 at the Veterans’ Memorial.
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Campaign for Ending Hunger launches holiday meals program
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is launching a new fundraising initiative just in time for the holidays. Throughout November and December, the campaign encourages people to donate $5 or more as part of its Holiday Meals for Mainers initiative. “Maine credit unions understand that the holidays can be an especially stressful time,” said […]
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‘Impressions from Nature in Beeswax’ show to open in Gardiner
GARDINER — “Impressions from Nature in Beeswax,” a show of works by Ann Rhinehardt of Vassalboro, is scheduled to be on view Friday, Nov. 12, through Friday, Dec. 24, at the Monkitree, 263 Water St. Rhinehardt’s paintings are a visual expression of her love of nature, exploring organic forms through color, shape, light and shadow. […]
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Norway club tree donations to benefit building fund
NORWAY — Members of the Heywood Club plan again to set up a Christmas tree at the club house on the front lawn, located at the four corners of the Crockett Ridge Road, to raise money for its building fund to help with maintenance. The tree lighting will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. […]
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New Ventures Maine to offer tuition-free workshops, classes
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine has scheduled tuition-free online workshops and classes for November. Classes are designed to help people in Maine start a business, build a career and manage money. Classes are offered at evening and day times; some are one session only and others span multiple sessions; a few classes are self-paced. The […]
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Maine Women’s Hall of Fame opens nominations for honorees
The Maine Women’s Hall of Fame seeks nominations from organizations, businesses, or individuals of women whose achievements have had a significant statewide impact, significantly improved the lives of women in Maine, and made a contribution that has an enduring value for women. Complete nomination details, criteria, and requirements are available online at mwhof.wufoo.com. The deadline […]
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Lewiston library seeks teen library ambassadors
The Lewiston Public Library is seeking youth between the ages of 13 and 19 to become teen library ambassadors. The ambassadors will attend meetings once per month and assist with self-chosen and directed projects as informal volunteers under the supervision of the teen librarian. Teen library ambassadors will advise the teen librarian on youth trends […]
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Post-secondary scholarships offered to Franklin County adults
Adult learners from Franklin County who are returning to school for post-secondary education are eligible to apply for the Hugh and Elizabeth Montgomery Scholarship. Preference is given to students for whom a scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to attend school. First-time applicants need not be enrolled in a degree-granting program but […]
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Dental hygiene clinic to offer free services to veterans
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services and eight participating clinics, including the UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic in Bangor, plan to provide dental hygiene services to veterans unable to afford preventive dental care. The Maine Veterans’ Dental Network, which is overseen by the bureau, received a $35,000 grant from Northeast Delta Dental to serve veterans who […]
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Greene library to offer tech support drop-in clinics
GREENE — Starting Wednesday, Oct 27, the Morse Library is set to hold tech support drop-in clinics for community members. “Since the pandemic started, our digital lives have exploded and these days, new technology doesn’t always come with a printed manual,” said librarian Kelli Burnham, in a news release from the library. “We help our […]