ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk, “Rural Maine Feels the Heat,” at 3 p.m. Monday, April 10. The talk will be offered both remotely via Zoom and in person at 107 Norman Smith Hall on the UMaine campus. Speaker Brian […]
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East Winthrop cat shelter to hold Kitten Kerplunk benefit May 13
Participants are asked to gather donations from as many sponsors as possible before the event.
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Winthrop student receives high school Principal’s Award
Amelie Grube of Winthrop, a senior at Winthrop High School, has been selected to receive the 2023 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Jay Dufour. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout her years at Winthrop High […]
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Richmond health center to offer COVID-19 booster shots April 8, 15, 22
Free public COVID-19 booster shots will be available at Richmond Area Health Center clinic from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, April 8, 15 and 22, at 24 Gardiner St. No appointment is necessary during these time periods, according to a news release from HealthReach Community Health Centers central office based in Waterville. HealthReach is offering […]
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Lewiston seeks resident volunteers for LA railroad company
Applications are due by 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 12.
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Auburn group, humane society team up to host free shredding event
AUBURN — A free, public shredding event is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at the DuBois Realty Group office, 243 Mount Auburn Ave. This is an opportunity to safely dispose of any confidential documents one may have accumulated. It is limited to five boxes per person. The Greater Androscoggin Humane […]
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Ag department to help distressed farm loan borrowers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture beginning in April will provide approximately $123 million in additional, automatic financial assistance for qualifying farm loan program borrowers who are facing financial risk, as part of the $3.1 billion to help distressed farm loan borrowers that was provided through Section 22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act. The announcement builds […]
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Food waste solutions summit set for April 14 via Zoom
To receive Zoom connection information, register online by April 7.
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MaineCF scholarships available to Androscoggin County students
The Maine Community Foundation is accepting scholarship applications from Androscoggin County students pursuing two or four-year degrees for the Annette M. Brown Scholarship Fund. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a level of academic achievement suitable for predicting success in college; strong character and family values; and financial need. Preference will be given to first-generation college students […]
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Home energy assistance available to Androscoggin, Oxford county residents
The Home Energy Assistance Program, which serves Androscoggin and Oxford counties, provides assistance for income eligible households to offset the rising costs of home energy. The benefit is paid directly to a client’s fuel vendor of choice, according to a news release from Community Concepts, a Lewiston nonprofit. This program has income guidelines which change […]