The Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation, based in Holden, plans to provide up to $50,000 through a special matching grant initiative for Ukrainian relief, designated to help Ukrainian people who are living through the devastation and tragedies from war in their country, according to a news release from the foundation. Grand Master Richard M. Nadeau said, […]
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Agriculture department updates farm loan programs to increase equity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is updating its farm loan programs to better support current borrowers, including historically underserved producers. These improvements are part of USDA’s commitment to increase equity in all programs, including farm loans that provide important access to capital for covering operating expenses and purchasing land and equipment, according to a news […]
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Farmington arts center to screen ‘Truth Tellers’ documentary
FARMINGTON — The UMF Emery Community Arts Center plans to presents “Truth Tellers,” a documentary by Maine filmmaker Richard Kane on artist and activist Robert Shetterly. Shetterly has painted 255 portraits of Americans, past and present, who had the moral courage to confront issues of social, environmental and economic justice, according to a news release […]
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Farm tractor safety classes planned
A four-session farm tractor safety courses are scheduled in two locations by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Classes will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. starting Monday, April 4, at Gorham Public Works, 80 Huston Road, Gorham. Classes will continue from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 11 and 25, ending April 30. The […]
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Journey as a Deaf Parent webinar set for March 24
SOUTH PORTLAND — Maine Behavioral Healthcare’s Deaf Services program plans to present The Journey as a Deaf Parent, a free, one-hour webinar for parents and caregivers of children who are deaf or hard of hearing, parents who are deaf or hard of hearing, and providers who work with people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. The […]
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Educational center to offer April college planning sessions
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, April 4 at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, April 6 at 9 and 10 a.m. • Thursday, April 7 at […]
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UMaine to offer free psychosis detection webinar
The University of Maine Rural Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care Training Program plans to offer a free, live webinar about early detection of psychosis. The webinar is due to run from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Friday, April 1. The webinar is Screening for Early Emerging Mental Experiences (SEE ME): A model for early […]
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Kennebec Valley chamber plans business event in Winthrop
The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce plans its monthly Business After Hours event for 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, hosted by van der Brew at 30 Summer St. in Winthrop. The event is free and open to chamber members and guests, according to a news release from the Augusta-based chamber. This month’s Business After Hours, […]
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Lewiston agency elects new board members
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, has elected three new members to its board of directors. Tina Riley, who served two terms in the Maine House of Representatives, is an electrician by trade and resides in Jay. She feels a special connection to the mission of […]
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Monmouth library to host ‘Detective Byron’ mystery series author
MONMOUTH — Cumston Public Library plans to host Bruce Robert Coffin, award-winning author of the Portland-based “Detective Byron” mystery series at 7 p.m. Monday, March 21, via Zoom. A former detective sergeant with more than 27 years in law enforcement, Coffin supervised all homicide and violent crime investigations for Maine’s largest city, according to a […]