AUGUSTA — The Maine State Bar Association is extending its Law Day (May 1) student essay and art contests, and encouraging schools to contact the association for speakers who can share more about the law and courts in Maine. “The Maine State Bar Association believes that students who understand how the legal system works will […]
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Healthcare system to host May events in Augusta, Lewiston, Portland
VA Maine Healthcare System plans to hold a Whole Health Fair and three VA2K Walk and Roll events this month in Augusta, Lewiston and Portland. The Lewiston VA2K Walk & Roll is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at the Lewiston VA Clinic, 15 Challenger Drive. The VA Maine Whole Health […]
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Literacy Volunteers to host poetry celebration in Farmington May 11
FARMINGTON — Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties is set to host an evening of poetry reading at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 11, in celebration of this year’s poetry contest winners. The event will be held in The Forum auditorium at Mt. Blue High School, 129 Seamon Road. Contest winners will read from their […]
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Ag department opens signups for water quality program enrollment
Agricultural producers and landowners with certain expiring Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts can receive additional rental incentives and extend that land’s role in conservation for another 30 years. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened the signup period for its Clean Lakes, Estuaries, And Rivers enrollment (CLEAR30) now through July 31. CLEAR30 is a part […]
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Farmington-based United Way lists 2023 Community Partners
Each year, United Way of the Tri-Valley Area gathers volunteer community members to meet with the task of investing in community partners with the money raised throughout the year. It is difficult in that there is often more need than there is money to invest, and this year is no exception, according to a news […]
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Paddle for Pine Tree Camp set for Kennebec, Androscoggin rivers June 3
The 27th annual Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp returns this June to Kennebec and Androscoggin rivers. Paddlers will have the chance to reunite in Solon for the traditional route down the Kennebec River or experience the new loop on the Androscoggin River in Brunswick. There are three ways to participate, with fundraising teams. […]
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Western Maine Audubon to host talk on Maine butterflies May 10
FARMINGTON — Western Maine Audubon is scheduled to host a presentation, “The Distribution and Ecology of the Butterflies of Maine,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, in the University of Maine at Farmington’s North Dining Hall, South Street. The free presentation will be given by Herb Wilson, a retired biology professor. Wilson’s talk will center […]
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Bike Day at the Capitol set for Augusta May 4
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine plans to host Bike Day at the Capitol Thursday, May 4 at the State House in Augusta. The coalition is bringing back this event to raise awareness in the legislature and beyond of the needs and concerns of people walking and bicycling in Maine. All interested people are invited to […]
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Lewiston league posts April 27 cribbage results
The Lewiston Senior Cribbage League has announced its cribbage results for April 27. Ron Cloutier and Pat Belanger placed first; Ryan Saucier and Ray Butler, second; Connie Pleau and Stan Tetenman, third; Kathie Dubois and Mike Cielinski, fourth; and Gerry Roy and Joe Rousseau, fifth. Cribbage play continues at 9 a.m. Thursdays throughout the summer […]
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State program offers eligible homeowners financial assistance
To complete a pre-screening questionnaire, go to haf.mainehousing.org.