PORTLAND — With the resurgence of the pandemic, the Salvation Army is digging in for another challenging season of need, as thousands of people continue to struggle with rental assistance and the rising cost of fuel and food. The Salvation Army aims for its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign to mean a brighter holiday season for […]
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Bill Nemitz: Ringing in the holidays with a tasty Maine spud
Jason Briggs uses potatoes to liven up the season – and feed the hungry.
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Livermore Falls solicits applications for fire chief
LIVERMORE FALLS — The town manager told selectmen Tuesday that she will solicit applications for the fire chief’s position starting Wednesday. Former Fire Rescue Chief Edward Hastings IV resigned in late June to take a position with the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Selectmen appointed Deputy Fire Rescue Chief Scott Shink interim chief June […]
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Campaign for Ending Hunger launches holiday meals program
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is launching a new fundraising initiative just in time for the holidays. Throughout November and December, the campaign encourages people to donate $5 or more as part of its Holiday Meals for Mainers initiative. “Maine credit unions understand that the holidays can be an especially stressful time,” said […]
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Project launched for eligible nonprofits to receive free hotspots, service
UScellular is pledging up to $13 million to help youth connect and close the homework gap.
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Maine parishes to commemorate All Souls’ Day
PORTLAND — Many Maine parishes are planning special Masses, services and commemorations for All Souls’ Day, Tuesday, Nov. 2. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland: A Mass in remembrance of loved ones who passed away during the past year will be celebrated by Bishop Robert Deeley at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, […]
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Listing of All Saints’ Day Masses in Maine available
PORTLAND — A listing of All Saints’ Day Masses at Maine churches for Monday, Nov. 1, is available at portlanddiocese.org, including a Mass celebrated by Bishop Robert Deeley at 12:15 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. All Saints’ Day is traditionally a holy day of obligation. In 2021, however, the obligation […]
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Maine Women’s Hall of Fame opens nominations for honorees
The Maine Women’s Hall of Fame seeks nominations from organizations, businesses, or individuals of women whose achievements have had a significant statewide impact, significantly improved the lives of women in Maine, and made a contribution that has an enduring value for women. Complete nomination details, criteria, and requirements are available online at mwhof.wufoo.com. The deadline […]
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Maine Masons to help fund travel for Special Olympics athletes
Special Olympics Maine is competing in 2022 USA Games in Orlando.
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State wildlife agency seeks feedback on strategic plan
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is soliciting input on the draft 2021-2035 Fisheries and Hatcheries Division Strategic Management Plan. This document represents the culmination of several years of planning, coordination and public engagement centered around three key objectives: • To raise public awareness of the organization, operation and future management goals of […]