Seniors need only to be 60 and older, live in Maine and meet income guidelines.
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Oxford Elementary School begins pre-K registrations
Oxford Elementary School is accepting registrations for Pre-K for the fall 2022. Those who have a child that will be 4 years old on or before Oct. 15 is eligible. For more information, call 207-743-8972.
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Agriculture department to host urban agriculture committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is scheduled to host the first public meeting of the inaugural Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production on Wednesday and Thursday, March 23 and 24. The public, including urban producers, is encouraged to attend the webinar, according to a news release from the Maine State FSA Office in […]
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Camden library film club to showcase female world leaders
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Camden Public Library’s Friday Film Club is set to watch and discuss two films that document female world leaders who were the first women to hold the top political office in their countries. “Looking for Merkel” takes a look at Chancellor Angela Merkel, often described as the most […]
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East Wilton-based Masons to hold pickup/takeout supper
The Masonic Group at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road in East Wilton, plans to offer a public pickup/takeout corned beef and cabbage supper from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 19. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for those younger than 12. Home deliveries will be offered in Farmington […]
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Nonprofit begins grant administration for Maine farmworkers
PathStone Corporation has recently taken over the distribution of the National Farmworker Jobs Program Grant in Maine. This grant provides opportunities to individuals working in the agricultural sector who hope to gain access to services that provide them with further skills training and licensing, educational services, and any other career-development services, according to a news […]
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Gunther receives United Way’s 2022 Community Impact Award
Jodie Gunther is this year’s recipient of the Gary A. LaGrange Community Impact Award, presented by United Way of the Tri-Valley Area. The organization annually seeks nominations for the award. This award recognizes a business, individual, couple or organization that goes above and beyond to significantly impact Greater Franklin County through their volunteer efforts. Gunther’s […]
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Winthrop-area land trust to hold conservation lecture series
WINTHROP — The Kennebec Land Trust has announced the dates and speakers for its annual conservation lecture series. This year’s in-person program is Maine Medicinal Plants: Cultural Uses, Ecology, & Botany. In an effort to allow physical spacing between attendees, lectures will take place at the Winthrop Performing Arts Center, 211 Rambler Way. • Botany […]
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Free dental hygiene services available to eligible veterans
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services and 22 participating clinics, including the UMA Dental Hygiene Clinic in Bangor, are providing dental hygiene services to veterans unable to afford preventive dental care. The services are available at 201 Texas Ave. in Bangor. The Maine Veterans’ Dental Network, overseen by MBVS, received a $100,000 grant from Northeast […]
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Rangeley club, chamber announce Winterpaloozah results
The seventh annual Rangeley Winterpaloozah, a celebration of winter activities and competitions held Feb. 20 at Haley Pond, was a success, according to the Rangeley Skating Club and the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce. The event included skating, curling, pond hockey, kick sleds, horse and wagon rides, along with a marshmallow roast and snow golf. […]