OXFORD HILLS — October is National Farm to School Month an annual campaign to recognize, appreciate and celebrate the connections happening across the country between kids, families and their community food systems. In August, Oxford Hills Schools sent our local Farm to School Team to the first Maine Farm and Sea to School Institute which […]
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CMCC offering Behavioral Health program
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College (CMCC) is offering Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) training beginning on October 10 and running through November 19. This 46-hour program includes 12 online modules, an in-person Adult/Pediatric First Aid CPR course, and two live, instructor-led online evaluation class sessions on November […]
Maine Educational Opportunity Center sessions
REGION — 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 12, at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. 6 […]
College Q and A at Harrison Village Library
HARRISON — Harrison resident Christen Eaton, associate director, Office of Advising, at the University of Southern Maine will offer What to Expect: College Q and A, on Wednesday, September 14 at 7 p.m. at Harrison Village Library. Eaton will address topics such as general college questions, information about financial aid, and the FAFSA process. While […]
Schools receive funding for outdoor learning projects
STATE — The shift to outdoor learning during the pandemic has offered schools the opportunity to reimagine their classrooms and the lessons they teach. The Maine Environmental Education Association (MEEA) strove to support this opportunity by distributing close to $200,000 this school year, funding 160 schools across the state, in all 16 counties. Teachers are […]
Emerging leaders receive MaineCF scholarships
STATE — Four students attending schools within the University of Maine System have received the 2022 Chet Jordan Leadership Awards, which are given annually to emerging leaders with the ability to turn a vision into reality and engage others to make lasting impacts on their community. First-time recipient Casey Raymond of South Paris attends the […]
Sign up for Senior College classes
BRIDGTON — Autumn Classes of the Senior College at Bridgton will meet in person at the Web Tavern at the Magic Lantern Theater, 9 Depot Street in Bridgton. from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from September 12 to October 11. Senior College Membership is valid for the Academic year, September 1, […]
CMCC partners with Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Ed
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College (CMCC) is partnering with Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education Office and offering free Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training from October 3 – December 22. Information and links to register for the program are available at https://www.bit.ly/CWPDRegistration Prospective students also need to register […]
UMF launches new Early College Pathways program
STATE — As Maine confronts a dire teacher workforce shortage that is challenging schools this fall, the University of Maine at Farmington has launched a free new Early College Pathways program that can give high school students a valuable head start acquiring college credits and attract and prepare the next generation of educators. New at […]
Maine Educational Opportunity Center sessions
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: September 12, at 9 and 10 a.m. September 14, […]