Maine’s Wild Blueberry Weekend is back for its third year and scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5 and 6. Organized by the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine, the weekend provides residents and visitors an opportunity to celebrate the state’s iconic, native berry. This is a statewide, multi-location event for visitors to check out wild […]
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President Biden to visit Maine on Friday
While his itinerary here is unclear, the Biden administration has been promoting support for resilient local economies.
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Maine’s Open Farm Day set for July 23
Open Farm Day, scheduled for Sunday, July 23, is an event that invites everyone to embark on a mission of exploring the diverse agricultural landscape of Maine. This annual tradition, planned and presented by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, offers a unique opportunity to explore farms across the state and learn the rich […]
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Financial assistance application process opens for USDA farm loan borrowers
The application process will be open through Oct. 31.
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Success Coordinators provide academic, career supports and help students transition to college
The Maine Department of Education and the Maine Community College System have announced that current and prospective community college students across the state now have access to College and Career Success Coordinators to provide them with academic and career supports and assist them with the transition to college. Through Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan funding, […]
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Foundation seeks applications from artists working in all genres
Applications will close Aug. 1.
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New Ventures Maine to offer free summer classes
Classes cover career building, entrepreneurship and money management.
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Community Redistribution Fund names 2023 grantees
Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Community Table has announced the 2023 Community Redistribution Fund grantees. As part of its focus on equity, diversity and inclusion, the food bank created a fund aimed at breaking down barriers and increasing access to culturally appropriate foods for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous people and People of Color), immigrant, and refugee communities […]
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Sense of Wonder Photo Contest sets Sept. 15 deadline
The Sense of Wonder Photo Contest, held by the Friends of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge every year, is scheduled to begin Saturday, July 15 and end at 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15. Up to three photos can be submitted to friendsofrachelcarsonnwrt.org. Twelve winning images will be selected by a jury for the 2024 Rachel […]
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Parishes offering free meals, soup kitchens, food pantries for all faiths
In an effort to do all they can to help Maine individuals and families receive the food they need, parishes across the state offer free community meals, soup kitchens, and food pantries for people of all faiths to utilize. Food Pantries Bingham St. Peter Food Pantry, 27 Owens St., open from 10 a.m. to 1 […]