LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, has announced the election of a new member to its board of directors, as well as a new slate of officers. Holly Zielinski of Poland replaces Robert Kirchherr of Norway as chair of the SeniorsPlus board. Zielinski has more than […]
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Catholic Charities Maine recognizes volunteers
PORTLAND — Ten volunteers who work with Catholic Charities Maine have been recognized with Maine Roll of Honor awards sponsored by Volunteer Maine and Gov. Janet Mill’s office. Among them are Anne Skelton of Auburn, who devoted 1,072 hours to CCM’s Seek Elderly Alone Renew Courage & Hope (SEARCH) program, which matches seniors with volunteers […]
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2024 Antlerless Deer Permit Lottery open
Lottery applications must be completed online by 11:59 p.m. Aug. 1.
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Monmouth talk to cover Bigfoot July 13
MONMOUTH — New Jersey native Mike Familant plans to share his experiences researching and tracking down the truth behind Bigfoot — North America’s most iconic cryptid — at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, at Cumston Public Library, 796 Main St. Familiant has been researching this creature for more than 13 years, and has captured some […]
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Veterans Honor Flight lauds Maine Army National Guard members, their fathers
Among the participants were two members of the Maine Army National Guard, Col. Jim Young of Bowdoin and Chief Warrant Officer Four TJ Libby of Portland, who accompanied their fathers on the trip.
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Ag department, extension launch PFAS Navigators program
AUGUSTA – The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and University of Maine Cooperative Extension have launched the PFAS Navigators program, designed to offer dedicated one-on-one assistance to farmers affected by PFAS contamination. As of July 1, this confidential, no-cost program aims to provide comprehensive support, ensuring farmers receive the necessary resources and guidance to […]
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Gorman foundation awards $1.5M in grants
Grants will help 79 nonprofits in all of Maine’s 16 counties provide food, housing, and other essential services.
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Rangeley museum to hold Logging Festival Days July 11, 12
The festival is located at the museum fairgrounds at 221 Stratton Road in Dallas Plantation.
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Maine Seacoast Mission offers tours of flagship vessel
Each Friday through Aug. 28 at 1 p.m., the public is welcome aboard the boat in Northeast Harbor marina.
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Maine Seacoast Mission offers tours of flagship vessel
Each Friday through Aug. 28 at 1 p.m., the public is welcome aboard the boat in Northeast Harbor marina.