PORTLAND — During February, American Heart Month, the American Heart Association urges all Maine families to learn the lifesaving skill of CPR. With more than 350,000 people experiencing cardiac arrests outside of a hospital, including 23,000 children, CPR is a critical skill that kids as young as 9 years old can learn. Families can take […]
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Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism accepting nominations
AUGUSTA — Public and nonprofit programs across the state rely on local citizens to volunteer and help meet critical needs in their communities. The Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism offers a way to show appreciation while lifting up some volunteers as inspirational role models. Maine community volunteer programs have until Thursday, March 7, to […]
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State historic commission offers preservation grants
The Maine Historic Preservation Commission has opened its 2024 Historic Preservation grant round. The commission anticipates awarding approximately $95,000 in matching grants for historic preservation projects sponsored by certified local governments and $150,000 for projects undertaken by non-profit organizations, units of government, educational entities and state agencies. Eligible projects include architectural or archaeological survey, public […]
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Lewiston High School lists honor students
Lewiston High School has named the following students to its second quarter 2 honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. First Honors Grade 9: Fardowsa Abdi, Ibtissam Abdi, Sacdiyo Abdikadir, Shukri Ahmed, Yahyeh Ahmed, Joana Almeida, Brooklyn Beaudoin, Ella Bement, Isabelle Bouchard, Ridley Bourgoin, Akeya Brimage, Mackenzie Bryant, Hannah Burleigh, Kamia Cadolo, Isabella Caldeira, Thomas Cooper, […]
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Mountain Valley High School recognizes honor students
RUMFORD — Mountain Valley High School has named the following students to its first semester honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. High Honor Roll Grade 12: Ciara Abbott, Matthew Bean, Brooke Bennett, Jaden Boulanger, Rose Chaloult, Brooke Chase, Maisy Chase, Natalie Desroches, Colby DeVore, Celeste Dickey, Nathaniel Gallant, Nathaniel Gamache, Doriane Hougnon, Kara Jasud, […]
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Woodlot owners beginner’s course set for South Paris March 7
SOUTH PARIS — Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District plans to start a six-week beginner’s course for woodlot owners at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Oxford Hills High School, 256 Main St. Merle Ring, retired Maine Forest Service District Forester with 42 years of experience, is the instructor. For course topics, cost […]
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Norway library accepting items for Leap Year time capsule on Feb. 29
Norway Memorial Library is set to gather items for a Leap Year Time Capsule from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, at the 258 Main St. library. All ages are invited to contribute to the time capsule, with small artifacts that represent current times and to write messages with wishes and hopes for the […]
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Midcoast Aububon, Camden library to host Zoom talk on pyrocene Feb. 15
Mid-Coast Audubon is continuing its nature talk series in partnership with Camden Public Library. The upcoming event, scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, will take place virtually via Zoom. David Govatski, a naturalist and author, will discuss pyrocene, a term used to describe the human use of fire and how it impacts the planet. […]
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Lewiston youth council to host Dream Project forum Feb. 12
The Lewiston Youth Advisory Council invites its peers to answer the question “What are you passionate about?” and to think about their future during an upcoming forum. The Dream Project Forum is set for 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, at Tree Street Youth, 144 Howe Street in Lewiston; attendance is free. The council designed the […]
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MaineCF offers grants to nonprofits supporting mass-shooting recovery
Nonprofit organizations located in the Lewiston-Auburn region, which are supporting recovery efforts following the Lewiston mass shootings, may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund. The Broad Recovery Efforts & Organizations Fund will support nonprofit organizations that provided, and are continuing to provide, relevant services and support to people […]