The Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Theater Fund is accepting grant proposals from local, regional and statewide nonprofit theaters or theater groups. Funds will be awarded for programmatic, capacity-building, operating and capital support. Awards typically are between $2,500 and $5,000, although larger awards may be considered. The deadline for grant applications is Sept. 15. An online […]
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Iowa dairy expert to visit Washington, Albion farms
WASHINGTON — Larry Tranel, an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy specialist and expert in the economics of efficient milking systems, is set to visit two local farms Tuesday, Aug. 24. He plans to be at Bò Lait Farm, 414 W. Washington Road in Washington, at 10:30 a.m. and Sweetland Farm, 29 Bessey Ridge Road […]
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Historic preservation commission receives federal grant
Local historic properties involved include All Souls Chapel in Poland, Colonial Theater in Augusta and the Judson Record House in Livermore Falls.
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Arts fund open for Maine-based grant proposals
The Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Expansion Arts Fund is accepting proposals from nonprofits for grants of up to $10,000 for certain arts organizations and arts-based programs. Those Maine programs must serve rural communities and/or Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, particularly in areas with limited access to the arts. Recent grantees include: • Maine […]
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Youth-led ‘Now is Our Time’ conference set for Aug. 29
Young people from Western Maine plan to convene for a new youth-led conference, “Now is Our Time.” Hosted by Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County and Maine Youth Action Network, the conference is set to take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, at Kineowatha Park, 90 High St. in Wilton. […]
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University to offer online class on making quick meals
FORT KENT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an online class about using electric pressure cookers to make quick and easy meals from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19. Quick Meals Using an Electric Pressure Cooker is to demonstrate how to make meatloaf, mashed potatoes, rice and rice pudding. Participants will receive […]
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Rangeley parish to hold ‘Welcome Home’ celebration
OQUOSSOC — A day to celebrate the Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, while also rejoicing together after a long pandemic apart, is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 22. The “Welcome Home” celebration, to be held from noon to 3 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lakes Church, on 43 Rangeley Ave, in Oquossoc, involves the […]
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Rangeley church to observe 100 years of service, worship
Beginning this month, the Church of the Good Shepherd in Rangeley plans to celebrate 100 years of service and worship. Throughout the year, in addition to regular Sunday services, Good Shepherd will host several special celebrations and events to mark this milestone. “The Shepherd’s Arms — Celebrating 100 Years of Reaching Out in Love” is […]
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‘Bigs With Badge‘ program launches in Augusta
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine has received a $30K grant from United Way of Kennebec Valley.
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United Way expands Hope Fund in Franklin County
This month’s application deadline is Aug. 31.