FARMINGTON — People envision Franklin County as a place where everyone is literate for their own empowerment, where children go to school with full bellies, and diversity is welcomed. They would also like to see an improved economy without damaging natural resources, a vibrant forest and natural resource-based economy with value-added products, and the county […]
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Dick Kendall honored with new charity fund
AUBURN — Dick Kendall knew how to give away money in a way that was generous and strategic, careful and caring. “He had a kind of sympathetic, careful eye to say, ‘Is this an organization just waiting for a little bit of encouragement and support?” said Bill Hiss, who succeeded Kendall as chairman of the […]
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River Valley Animal Advocates holding yard sale
DIXFIELD — River Valley Animal Advocates is hosting its fifth annual yard sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 15 to 17, at the corner of Weld and North streets. President Becky McDonald said the organization has “received some nice donations this year.” “The Oxford Federal Credit Union from Mexico […]
Posted inOxford Hills
Vendors, donations for fireworks show sought for MollyOckett Days in Bethel
BETHEL — Vendors and donors for fireworks are being sought for MollyOckett Days Festival, Bethel’s largest and most traditional summer celebration and homecoming in mid-July. The event is named for a Pequawket Indian who befriended the early settlers of western Maine and lived among them. The festival is organized by the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce. Robin […]
Posted inLetters
M. Jones: Community Foundation Week
Thirty years ago, one of Maine’s most important philanthropic organizations began with a modest $10 donation. Philanthropist Bob Blum approached Edward Kaelber, recently retired as president at College of the Atlantic, with the idea of launching a community foundation for Maine. He offered to start the first fund, and the rest is history. This week, […]
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STEM grants are available for Maine schools
ELLSWORTH – The Perloff Family Foundation, in partnership with the Maine Community Foundation and the Maine Space Grant Consortium, is offering grants focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and the integration of STEM with the arts and humanities, or STEAM. STEM4ME aims to increase the opportunities for student-driven STEM and STEAM projects at […]