FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network invites all women to join us at our upcoming Galentines Day event on Thursday, February 8, from 6–8 p.m. This free and full-of-fun event will be hosted in the Bass Room at Franklin Memorial Hospital and will be a celebration of all women, health and community.. The come-and-go festivities […]

FARMINGTON—The University of Maine at Farmington is pleased to invite the public to the next UMF Public Forum event featuring an exploration of “The Promises and Perils of Artificial Intelligence.” The evening’s panel discussion will take place Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, 7-8 p.m., in the Performance Space in the UMF Emery Community Arts Center. The […]

PORTLAND—AARP Maine invites local eligible non-profit organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 6 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more. Now in […]

AREA — January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Safe Voices will be holding a vigil in Lewiston on Monday, Jan. 29, to honor those who have experienced domestic abuse and violence. The vigil is held annually to honor those who have lost their lives or freedom to human trafficking, offer support to those still […]

STATE — Interested in advocating for the best interests of a child? The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is holding its spring training for volunteer advocates on March 11-15. This free, five-day training is designed to prepare attendees for certification as volunteer guardians ad litem (GALs) in Maine child protection cases. Trainees may […]

STATE — Interested in advocating for the best interests of a child? The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is holding its spring training for volunteer advocates on March 11-15. This free, five-day training is designed to prepare attendees for certification as volunteer guardians ad litem (GALs) in Maine child protection cases. Trainees may […]

STATE — Adults considering career changes or advancement in their field could be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). Short-term scholarships are available for adult learners pursuing career changes or earning workplace credentials for programs including Certified Nursing Assistant, phlebotomy, coding, cosmetology, and commercial drivers’ licenses. Scholarship amounts are determined based on […]

REGION — The Maine Department of Education (DOE) and Educate Maine announced that nominations are now open for the 2024 County Teachers of the Year and 2025 State Teacher of the Year. Maine’s County and State Teachers of the Year serve as advocates for teachers, students, and public education in Maine. “Maine is home to […]

PHILLIPS — Following a week of devastation in the Phillips area and surrounding towns, a few bright spots can be found. We were blessed with sunshine, warm temperatures, no wind, and power restored in nearly all the areas. The wreaths on the Welcome to Phillips sign withstood the heavy winds. The Sandy River and Rangeley […]