High schools from York to Caribou are bringing the bold, survivor-powered outreach of Finding Our Voices to their students starting in February’s Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, according to a news release from the nonprofit group. Finding Our Voices is marking its three-year anniversary on Valentine’s Day with its posters and bookmarks going […]
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Healthy Living for ME plans February workshops
Healthy Living for ME has announced the organization’s February schedule of workshops for Mainers. Available statewide — with in-person, virtual and telephonic options — the workshops address a variety of health needs such as diabetes, arthritis, chronic pain, and many other chronic or ongoing conditions. The workshops are free and low-cost and are open to […]
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Athletic directors are feeling the strain of the pandemic
A demanding, high-stress job to begin with has become more complex and emotionally charged.
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Brunswick association to kick off Fuel Your Love Month
The Maine Energy Marketers Association in Brunswick, in conjunction with Maine’s heating fuel retailers and WGME CBS 13, is putting the finishing touches on its annual Fuel Your Love Month which provides heating fuel to deserving Mainers. Running all of February, the association will invite Mainers to nominate someone in need to receive 100 gallons […]
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Aroma Joe’s marks Veterans Day with free coffee for all US vets
SOUTH PORTLAND — Aroma Joe’s is observing Veterans Day with a free 24 oz. drink for all veterans. “Giving back to the community is a critical part of Aroma Joe’s mission and we are honored to have the opportunity to honor U.S. Veterans with a free cup of coffee,” said Carrie Riley, Chief Marketing Officer, […]
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Mainely Character welcomes scholarship applications
PORTLAND — Mainely Character is accepting applications for scholarships for Maine high school seniors graduating in 2022 and planning to attend a post-secondary school. Mainely Character, which plans to award at least 10 $5,000 scholarships, has been awarding them to students of character since 2001, according to the all-volunteer organization. Each year, more than 200 […]
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Medical center’s trauma program partners with Healthy Living for ME
LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center’s Trauma Program, a community provider, is partnering with Healthy Living for ME to bring chronic disease and falls prevention programs to the local community. Offered for free or at a low cost, these evidence-based workshops help Mainers improve their overall quality of life and reduce trauma-related injuries, according to […]
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Quiz: Show us how much you know about the holidays in Maine
Lights? A plenty. Santas? Several. Death-defying feats? We got you covered Welcome to the sixth annual Maine & The Holidays Quiz! Grab your ‘nog, relax by a fire and take your best guesses.
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Catholic churches to hold collection to benefit retirement fund
PORTLAND — The weekend of Dec. 11-12, parishioners and community members in the Diocese of Portland will have the opportunity to give to those who have given a lifetime. A special collection is scheduled to be held during all Masses in Maine churches for the Retirement Fund for Religious. The fund benefits more than 30,000 […]
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WinterKids App! helps build a better winter
The annual WinterKids App membership is now available. Families who purchase a membership and download the app will have access to offers on lift tickets, equipment rentals, gear, special family days, and much more at more than 80 recreational areas and retailers across Maine. New offers are added to the app regularly throughout the winter, […]