GrowSmart Maine plans to hold its 2021 summit from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4. In a continuation of last year’s summit model, the summit will be anchored in-person in Biddeford with satellite locations in Bangor, Calais, Caribou, Machias, and Sidney, Rangeley and Rumford. For those who prefer, the summit will also be […]
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Franklin County health profile discussion set for Nov. 3
FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network and Franklin County community partners and stakeholders plan to host a forum for the Maine Shared Community Health Needs Assessment, in order to discuss the Franklin County health profile. The forum is to be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, virtually via Zoom. The Franklin County […]
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Maine Masons to help fund travel for Special Olympics athletes
Special Olympics Maine is competing in 2022 USA Games in Orlando.
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Maine Women’s Hall of Fame opens nominations for honorees
The Maine Women’s Hall of Fame seeks nominations from organizations, businesses, or individuals of women whose achievements have had a significant statewide impact, significantly improved the lives of women in Maine, and made a contribution that has an enduring value for women. Complete nomination details, criteria, and requirements are available online at mwhof.wufoo.com. The deadline […]
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Applications for Topsham ‘Joy of Art’ exhibit available Nov. 13
The Topsham exhibit will be on view Jan. 17 through Feb. 12.
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Auburn, Lewiston focus on pedestrian safety
Auburn and Lewiston have been together throughout October, National Pedestrian Safety Month, to educate Mainers on walking and driving safely in order to reduce the number of pedestrian crashes. As part of a high-visibility education effort, the cities are working with a team of stakeholders, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Maine Department of […]
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Bridgton-Lake rotary club makes $10K donation to project
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club on Oct. 12 delivered its $10,000 match for local donations to the Magic Lantern Innovation Lab project. President Jessica Putnam from the local Rotary Club gave a check to Susan Jennings, executive director of the 4-H Foundation at the University of Maine, the organization behind the Magic Lantern Innovation Lab […]
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Lewiston early education center recognizes award recipient
LEWISTON — Hannah Smith was recently presented the 2021 Acceptance Award by the Promise Early Education Center. Smith, according to a news release from the center, embodies what it is to show acceptance — someone who is non-judgmental, who gives people a sense of belonging and who always sees the good in others. Smith has […]
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to host nationwide virtual walk
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America plans to hold a nationwide virtual Alzheimer’s walk, which kicks off Saturday, Oct. 30, and runs throughout November, which is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Individuals can get involved in the virtual walk by visiting afawalk.com or calling AFA at 866-232-8484. “This virtual walk allows individuals across the country to come together […]
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Maine International Film Festival seeks submissions
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center has opened submissions for the annual Maine International Film Festival. The festival is scheduled for July 8-17, 2022, and is to be hosted at Railroad Square Cinema, the Waterville Opera House and online. The festival was founded in Waterville in 1998. Festival organizers are planning for a full-sized event, […]