300 feet: Depth of deepest granite quarry in the U.S. (Barre, Vermont) 72 feet: Length of longest sheets of granite quarried in the U.S. (Vinalhaven) 1902: Year in which Maine ranked No. 1 in granite production in the U.S. 4,500: Number of quarrymen working on the coast of Maine that year 4: Number of men […]
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Catholic youth raise nearly $14K in ‘Souper’ Bowl of Caring
Local parishes included All Saints, St. Michael, Western Maine Lakes and Foothills, and Corpus Christi.
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Mount Desert nonprofit seeks climate ambassadors
The statewide Climate Ambassadors program begins Thursday, March 9.
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Parishes to offer experiences to grow, share faith during Lent
During Lent, many parishes offer opportunities for Bible study or faith-sharing groups. A list of many of the programs offered are listed alphabetically by city/town. Updates and additions will be made at portlanddiocese.org. AUBURN • Gospel of John, starting Tuesday, Feb. 28 Fr. Bob Vaillancourt will offer Lenten Scripture teachings on the Gospel of John […]
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Association seeks applications for agricultural scholar awards
Applications are due Friday, March 31.
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Stations of the Cross set for state parishes throughout Lent
Presentations of the Stations of the Cross are scheduled multiple times at parishes across the state. Lent runs through to Thursday, April 6. Updates and additions will be made at portlanddiocese.org. All Saints Parish, Brunswick • Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 82 Atlantic Ave., Boothbay Harbor: Fridays of Lent at 5 p.m. with a […]
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Statewide program to offer tuition-free classes in March
New Ventures Maine is scheduled to offer tuition-free online and in-person workshops and classes in March. The sessions cover three program areas: career, business and financial education. Workshops and classes are designed to help Mainers gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage money, according to a news […]
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SeniorsPlus to offer Respite of ME Grants
SeniorsPlus, with support from the Office of Aging and Disability Services, is administering a new pilot program called Respite for ME Grants. Thousands of Mainers care for family members who are older, have a disability, or are not their biological child. Caregivers also can be neighbors extending a helping hand to an older adult, or […]
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Ag department offers Conservation Reserve Program signup
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can apply for the Conservation Reserve Program general signup from Tuesday, Feb. 27 to Friday, April 7. The cornerstone voluntary conservation program, offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is a key tool in the Biden-Harris administration’s effort to address climate change and […]
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AARP Maine to offer statewide virtual listening tour starting Feb. 20
A series of seven community conversations is offered on issues of concern to residents 50 and older and their families.