Because of the generosity of parishioners in Auburn, Bridgton, Fryeburg, Gardiner, Kennebunk, Hallowell, Millinocket and East Millinocket, Waterville, Wells and Winslow, hundreds of Maine children and teens had a happier Christmas. The Jolly Gifts program collected more than 1,000 new toys and clothing items as well as many gift cards, according to a news release […]
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Foundation seeks grant proposals from Androscoggin County nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations in Androscoggin County may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. The program invests in local projects and organizations that help build strong communities. Last year seven Androscoggin County nonprofit organizations received grants totaling $52,500, according to a news release from Taylor Mace, senior communications and marketing […]
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Auburn temple to present ‘Under a Yellow Star’ Jan. 22
The peer education play is based on real children and their writings during the Holocaust. The cast members, all Maine School Administrative District 17 students, are representing these children.
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Lewiston’s Throwback Thursday set to return Jan. 25
Throwback Thursday is set to return to Lewiston Public Library this January with a follow-up winter-themed movie classic to its featured film from December. These events, which showcase movies from previous decades to introduce new generations to some movie classics, are free and open to the public at 200 Lisbon St. Its fifth event — […]
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Mid-Coast Audubon to host talk on climate change, ski industry Jan. 19
Mid-Coast Audubon is set to host its monthly learning event online in partnership with the Camden Public Library at 6 p.m. via Zoom on Thursday, Jan. 19. Dr. Elizabeth Burakowski will explore the effects of a changing climate on the ski industry and the future outlook of winter in the United States, according to a […]
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Lewiston YWCA kicks off Spread the Love fundraiser
Orders are being accepted through Friday, Feb. 3.
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Stonehill College names 4 local dean’s list students
EASTON, Mass. — Stonehill College has named four local students to the 2022 fall dean’s list this semester. They are Jacques Ouellette of Lewiston, Martha Geyer-Shaheen of Durham, and Jace Hollenbach and Benjamin Keleher, both of Topsham. To qualify for this honor, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and […]
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Jay Town Office offers lifetime license forms for hunting, fishing
This year, those who were born in 1958 would qualify for a lifetime license.
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Augusta museum seeks teachers to attend 1st Amendment seminars
AUGUSTA — The First Amendment Museum is looking for Maine teachers to travel to James Madison’s Montpelier and attend teacher training seminars centered around the First Amendment. Full scholarships are available to teachers working in Maine. In 2022, the First Amendment Museum partnered with James Madison’s Montpelier in an Institute for Museum and Library Services, […]
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Lasell University names local dean’s list students
NEWTON, Mass. — Four local students have been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list for their academic performance at Lasell University. They are Kiara Cyprianos of Auburn, Riley Silvia of Raymond, and Amelia Farrin and Madeleine Young, both of Topsham. To be named to the dean’s list, Lasell students must complete at least […]