BANGOR — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development invites grant applications for two programs that fund broadband access. The Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program helps organizations provide online training, education, and health services. It funds services, training, and equipment to digitally connect people to education, training, and health care resources. The ReConnect Program […]
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Farmington-area school district sets pre-K, kindergarten registration dates
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue Regional School District (Regional School Unit 9) district-wide registration for pre-K and kindergarten for the 2024/25 school year opens this spring. To be eligible for kindergarten, children must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15; for pre-K, children must be 4 years old on or before Oct. 15. Students […]
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Bridgton area Rotarians deliver eclipse glasses to elementary schools
Rotarians will be at the Bridgton Farmers Market on Saturday, April 6, with their remaining eye coverings.
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Ladies of St. Anne Sodality to hold card party in Lewiston
LEWISTON — The Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of the Prince of Peace Parish, Holy Family, plan to hold its annual card game at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at the Parish Hall, 607 Sabattus St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets cost $5 and are available by contacting any board member or calling 207-782-4516; […]
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Poland high school chorus members attend choral outreach experience
A small group of Poland Regional High School chorus members joined high school singers from across Maine on March 13 to participate in the first University of Maine Secondary Choral Outreach Experience (S.C.O.R.E.) event, hosted by the university’s School of Performing Arts. With the help of a grant, the SPA provided the music, T-shirts, lunch […]
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Rumford Center to hold nursing program open house
RUMFORD — The University of Maine at Augusta’s Rumford Center, at 60 Lowell St., is set to hold a nursing program open house from 1-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 11. In addition to learning more about UMA’s nursing programs, participants can see a demonstration of the new Nursing Simulation Lab and meet with […]
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Bridgton to host Four Square event
Bridgton’s Recreation Department plans to sponsor the Four Square World Championships at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the 26 North High St. Town Hall. The event is open to the public. Entrants will be divided into three divisions. Open registration and beginner rule workshop is set for 5 p.m. followed by Children’s/Women’s Round 1 (10 […]
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Lewiston Strong Community Concert set for April 6
A Lewiston Strong Community Concert set for 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Lewiston High School gym, 156 East Ave. Strength in Sound is a concert being put on by the Lewiston elementary, middle and high school concert bands, with a guest performance by the University of Maine at Orono Concert band under the […]
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Livermore school announces pre-K registration, screening dates
LIVERMORE — Pre-kindergarten registration is scheduled for Wednesday, May 3, and Wednesday, May 17, at Spruce Mountain Primary School, 107 Gibbs Mill Road. A child must be 4 years old on or before Oct. 15 in order to register. It is necessary to bring the child’s original birth certificate, current immunization records, and proof of […]
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Bath area land trust to open online auction
BATH — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust invites community members to participate in its 2024 online auction. Featuring a wide assortment of items and experiences in the estuary and beyond, all proceeds from the auction will directly support KELT’s programs and preserves. The auction is open for viewing, and bidding will be open from Tuesday, […]