Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans to offer storytelling workshops in May, June and July at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., unless otherwise noted. Participants should come to the workshop with some ideas for their own story — something that really happened them, according to a news release from the art group. Because […]
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Foundation scholarships available for adult learners
Adults considering career changes or advancement in their field could be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation. Short-term scholarships are available for adult learners pursuing career changes or earning workplace credentials for programs like Certified Nursing Assistant, phlebotomy, coding, cosmetology, and commercial drivers’ licenses, according to a news release from the foundation. “These […]
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Ag department seeks wildlife enhancement program proposals
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting new and modified proposals from conservation partners for the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement initiative, a part of the Conservation Reserve Program focused on effectively managing wildlife habitat. USDA’s Farm Service Agency has expanded available practices under this initiative in response to feedback from partners, according to a […]
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Arts council seeks plein air painters
The Wesserunsett Arts Council is calling all plein air painters for a day of painting from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, May 9, at Blue Ribbon Farm at 122 Corson Road in Mercer. There is a view of the western foothills and mountains as well as farm scenes like an old apple orchard, sheep […]
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Maine guide dog group launches new website
Pine Tree Guide Dog Users, a nonprofit organization serving Maine’s blind and visually impaired residents who are partnered with guide dogs, recently launched its newly-designed website: pinetreeguidedogusers.org. From guide dog puppies in training to guide dog teams at work, the site features content related to all aspects of Maine life with a guide dog. “Our […]
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Proposals sought for Native American mural project
Wesserunsett Arts Council (WesArts) and Four Directions Development Corporation have launched a call for proposals for a historic mural in Madison. The deadline is Wednesday, June 15, and the call is open to only Native American artists residing in Maine. “We’re excited to be able to inject this kind of investment into Maine’s creative economy,” […]
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Applications available for food preserver program
Applications for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Master Food Preserver Program are now available. The 10-session course is scheduled to meet from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 14 to Sept. 6, at the UMaine Extension office, 75 Clearwater Drive in Falmouth, and at Brunswick High School, 116 Maquoit Road. The 35-hour course combines […]
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Hawthorne’s boyhood home to open as community events center
RAYMOND — Kicking off with a celebratory open house scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 7, the boyhood home of author Nathaniel Hawthorne will be transformed into an events center. The 40 Hawthorne Road house will be available for activities like meetings, receptions, small weddings, crafts fairs and birthday parties from May through […]
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Maranacook Community High lists top 10 students for class of ’22
Anna Erb has been named valedictorian, and Sara St. Clair salutatorian.
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Farmington health coalition to host vaccine clinics
Healthy Community Coalition plans to host several COVID-19 walk-in vaccine clinics in Greater Franklin County in the coming weeks for individuals ages 18 and older. Vaccines are provided at no cost and all are welcome, according to a news release from Franklin Community Health Network. Those attending will be administered their choice of the Moderna […]