AUGUSTA — The University of Maine at Augusta has a new advanced graduate certificate in substance use disorders. Two virtual information sessions will be held on the following dates and times: Thursday, May 28, 6:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2; 6:30-7 p.m. During those sessions, UMA mental health and human services faculty will provide additional information […]

AUBURN — The L-A Community Little Theatre will hold its second annual “Not So Little” Silent Auction beginning Wednesday, June 10. Auction organizer Emily Flynn notes that community and theater members have donated items that include dining and recreational experiences, music lessons, theater memorabilia, signed books, artwork and gift cards. A special item in the […]

BURLINGTON, Vermont — The following local students participated in the University of Vermont alternative spring break program — a student-led, week-long program that provides UVM students with an opportunity to travel and involve themselves in service work focused around a number of social issues in communities throughout the nation during their spring recess. Isobel Straub […]

PORTLAND — On a weekend in which the Diocese of Portland announced that Maine parishes would start to open their doors in June, Bishop Robert Deeley shared another development with those watching his live-streamed Mass from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on May 24. “When we began this Mass back in March, it very […]

WORCESTER, Massachusetts — Nicholas Menice of Monmouth received a bachelor of arts degree from College of the Holy Cross on May 22. Because of the ongoing pandemic, Holy Cross hosted a virtual celebration for its Class of 2020, featuring a special message from Holy Cross alumnus Dr. Anthony Fauci, ’62, director of the National Institute […]

Students awarded scholarships SOUTH PARIS — The American Legion Auxiliary has presented three scholarships this year, each worth $200. Olivia Rowe, who is planning to attend Thomas College, is the recipient of the Girl State scholarship; MacKenzie Truman, who is going to the University of Tampa, was awarded the Marion Millett scholarship; and Shaelyn Hanscom, […]

BANGOR — Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. The application and a payment calculator are available online, and USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff members are available via phone, fax and online tools to help producers complete applications. […]

LEWISTON — A record number of volunteers turned out on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend to honor veterans buried at St. Peter’s Cemetery. An estimated 360 volunteers spread out throughout the 70-acre cemetery, placing flags on every veteran’s grave they found. “It’s just a gorgeous day, and it’s a gorgeous cause, and if you look around […]

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has launched the first phase of a website redesign project that will modernize the department’s online presence and improve communication about critical programs and services provided to Maine people. DHHS has begun building a new website that’s more intuitive and useful for the public and […]