Central Maine Human Resource Association, based in Auburn, has scheduled two webinars for February. Webinar 1 will be the association’s monthly meeting, planned for 8-8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15. “Compassion Fatigue vs. Burnout” will be presented by Erica Brown and Connor Huggins. In a time of prolonged stress and isolation, the mental health of even […]
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Rumford library to ‘break up’ with fines for Valentine’s Day
The Rumford Public Library is giving its patrons a Valentine — it is breaking up with late fines. The change is meant to increase circulation and encourage patrons to return to the library, according to a news release from the library. “Libraries have found that when they stopped collecting fines that it allowed a lot […]
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Lovell club to hold memorial scholarship fund fishing derby
The Lovell Lions Club plans to hold its annual Norris Bennett Memorial Scholarship Fund Fishing Derby from 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, at the Lodge at Pleasant Point, 145 Pleasant Point Road in Lovell. For the Biggest Togue from Kezar Lake only, the first prize is $1,500, second is $500, third is […]
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Bridgton-area rotary provides leadership camp scholarships
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is awarding scholarships for high school sophomores who qualify for the three-day leadership development camp in Raymond, according to a news release from the club. RYLA, or the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program, is dedicated to developing the next generation of talented leaders. Rotary District 7780’s RYLA serves rising juniors […]
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University career office to host spring job fairs
The University of Maine at Farmington Office of Career Services plans to host three job fairs during the spring semester. These events, free and open to the public, offer students and other attendees the opportunity to learn new interview skills, discover job search resources, and network with employers, mentors and peers, according to a news […]
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Bureau seeks applications for visiting artist program
AUGUSTA — A visiting artist program of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands encourages artists this August to develop their craft through experiencing the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, according to a news release from the bureau. The waterway has fueled imaginations for centuries. When Henry David Thoreau journeyed to […]
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Puppy raiser program seeks full-time volunteers
Two scheduled informational sessions about the program are planned this month via Zoom.
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Lewiston agency to offer wellness, balance workshop
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus plans to offer a tai chi workshop for adults interested in learning how to prevent falls and relieve arthritic pain. Tai Chi for Health and Balance is set for 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, through Thursday, April 14, in the Education Center at SeniorsPlus at 8 Falcon Road. Tai Chi for Health […]
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Lovell library series to highlight state of Maine birds
LOVELL — The Hobbs Library Speaker Series is scheduled to continue at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, on Zoom with Nick Lund, Maine Audubon’s advocacy and outreach manager. The topic will focus on the state of Maine birds and the significant changes observed through the decades. Bald Eagles and Wild Turkeys were nearly gone from […]
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Thomas College accepting registrations for mud run
WATERVILLE — Registration is open for Thomas College’s annual Dirty Dog Mud Run, which open to the public. The run is scheduled for Saturday, April 16, on the 180 West River Road campus. The event is a 5K, 15-obstacle course that loops through the woods and campus. Obstacles include mud, tire flips, wall climbing, and […]