Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger is launching a new fundraising initiative just in time for the holidays. Throughout November and December, the campaign encourages people to donate $5 or more as part of its Holiday Meals for Mainers initiative. “Maine credit unions understand that the holidays can be an especially stressful time,” said […]
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Lewiston area clergy to host Veterans Day prayer service
LEWISTON — Prince of Peace Parish plans to host a community-wide Veterans Day prayer service from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus St. This is the 17th year that the parish will offer the “We Remember and Give Thanks” evening of refection, honoring those who have served or […]
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Norway club tree donations to benefit building fund
NORWAY — Members of the Heywood Club plan again to set up a Christmas tree at the club house on the front lawn, located at the four corners of the Crockett Ridge Road, to raise money for its building fund to help with maintenance. The tree lighting will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. […]
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Medical volunteer, photographer to discuss working in worldwide communities
ROCKPORT — The next online lecture of the Maine Media Workshops + College’ weekly Alumni Lecture Series, set for 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, will feature a medical volunteer and photographer. Dr. Jon Kolkin will present “Being Respectful When Photographing in Unfamiliar Cultural Settings.” He will share some of his experiences while living […]
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Free workshops available for diabetes prevention, management
Healthy Living for ME recognizes November as National Diabetes Month.
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People Plus Senior Health Expo to launch Nov. 12
BRUNSWICK — The 10th annual People Plus Senior Health Expo is scheduled to be held this year with an “At Home” version kicking off on Friday, Nov. 12. The Expo gives attendees the opportunity to learn what services are available in the Midcoast region to live a longer, healthier life. In these unprecedented times, the […]
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Project launched for eligible nonprofits to receive free hotspots, service
UScellular is pledging up to $13 million to help youth connect and close the homework gap.
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Thomas College to host statewide business pitch competition
WATERVILLE — The fifth annual Central Maine Converge and Create Weekend is scheduled to be hosted virtually by the Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation from 1 to 4:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, and 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, for the Greenlight Maine Collegiate Business Pitch state-wide college competition at Thomas College. The event is […]
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Monarch butterflies tagged at the Habitat Garden
BETHEL — By all measures, the Habitat Garden at Valentine Farm had a successful season. Hundreds of monarchs and other pollinators visited drifts of Black-Eyed Susans, spikes of Liatris, sunbursts of orange Mexican Sunflowers, and towering yellow blossoms of Cup Plant. These visitors sipped nectar, gathered pollen, made nests, and laid eggs. Some ate other […]
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Locke Mills American Legion to host Veterans Day exhibit, ceremony
American Legionnaires throughout the nation plan Thursday, Nov. 11, to commemorate Veterans Day through the program “Never Forget,” the Centennial of the creation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, in Washington D.C. Jackson-Silver Post 68, for its part, will host an image exhibit derived from the scrapbook of Cpl. Harold […]