AUGUSTA — Gov. Janet Mills has proclaimed Aug. 26-30 as Community Health Workers Awareness Week in Maine. This proclamation recognizes that community health workers are a vital part of Maine’s health care system and that key stakeholders support a statewide plan to develop and sustain the community health workforce. The workers serve as a connection […]
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Open call for virtual auditions for ‘American Idol’ in Maine
Hopefuls can audition face-to-face with a producer in search for the next superstar.
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University of Southern Maine names local spring dean’s list students
The following Maine University of Southern Maine students were named to the 2024 spring dean’s list. Androscoggin County Auburn: Matthew Begin, Ella Boucher, Ava Braunscheidel, Cammie Breakfield, Joshua Brobst, Izabelle Bullock, Dylan Campbell, Scarlet Carlton, Lydia Chapman, Jocelyn Coffin, Emily Cook, Graison Cote, Jordan Cummings, Delia Demers, Emma Drysdale, Keith Edgecomb, Phoebe Edwards, Christopher Galvan, […]
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Small-scale dairy, poultry farming event offered Aug. 28
Farmer/owner Rhiannon Hampson plans to discuss small-scale dairy and poultry production on Thomaston farm.
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High Peaks Alliance hosts Outdoor Adventure Camp
EAST MADRID — The High Peaks Alliance, in collaboration with Carrabassett Valley Outdoor Adventure Camp, recently organized a field day for campers at the Perham Stream Birding Trail. Campers learned to use a compass from guides Mike Tuminaro from the Maine Professional Guides Association and Brent West from HPA. Under their guidance, the campers gained […]
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Fly Rod Crosby Trail calls for volunteers for Clean-Up Day Aug. 24
MADRID — The High Peaks Alliance is calling on all outdoor enthusiasts to join together from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, for a day of stewardship on the Fly Rod Crosby Trail. The trail day will be led by the HPA’s Recreation Ranger Matt Kusper. “Our efforts will be focused along the […]
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Neighbors Driving Neighbors honors co-founders
MT. VERNON — Neighbors Driving Neighbors, the volunteer ride service, honor its co-founders Sandy Wright and Dr. Dan Onion at a ceremony held Aug. 3 at the Mt. Vernon Community Center. A bronze plaque, mounted on a granite stone and installed on the Community Center grounds, was dedicated to Wright and Onion in recognition of […]
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passivhausMAINE rounds out its 2024 training calendar
These training events are the result of a collaboration between passivhausMAINE and the Governor’s Energy Office, aimed at equipping Maine builders with the expertise needed to reduce the carbon footprint of both new and existing construction.
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Candlelight and Music at Garden Illuminated at McLaughlin Garden’ and Homestead
SOUTH PARIS — The McLaughlin Garden and Homestead welcomes all to Garden Illuminated, a signature fundraising event and magical late summer evening celebration set for 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at 97 Main St. Outside, guests can enjoy the peace and serenity of the McLaughlin Garden’s grounds as hundreds of candles illuminate garden pathways. Inside […]
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Mineral association plans tailgate sale in Poland Sept. 14
POLAND — The New England Mineral Association’s annual Mineral Tailgate Sale is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Northeast Haven Quarry, 34 Levine Road. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 15. Entry and onsite parking at the tailgate are free. New activities have been added for the association’s annual sale. […]