Maine student panelists and peers from Alaska and Oregon presented the Supporting Youth Leaders workshop at the 2024 League of Women Voters National Convention, held June 27-30 in Washington, D.C. Alex Wu, 17, of Scarborough, Maya Eichorn, 19, of Kennebunk, and Lianna Holden, 18, of Lewiston, helped answer recruitment and retention questions, shared what LWVME’s […]
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Public Theatre to hold Equity Principal Auditions in Lewiston July 15
LEWISTON — The Public Theatre is set to hold Equity Principal Auditions for its 2024-25 season from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, July 15, at the theatre, 31 Maple St. Equity members may schedule an audition appointment by calling 207-782-2211 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Local non-Equity actors may attend […]
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Norway library to start cookbook discussion July 25
Norway Memorial Library is set to host a cookbook discussion at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at 258 Main St. The cookbooks selected are “The Weary Club of Norway, Maine 1923-2023” and “Blueberries for Sal Cookbook: Sweet Recipes Inspired by the Beloved Children’s Classic.” Attendees will prepare and share a recipe from one of the […]
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Veterans Honor Flight lauds Maine Army National Guard members, their fathers
Among the participants were two members of the Maine Army National Guard, Col. Jim Young of Bowdoin and Chief Warrant Officer Four TJ Libby of Portland, who accompanied their fathers on the trip.
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Wildlife rehabilitation program set for Auburn library
TheAdventures in Nature: Learn About Misfits Rehab” program, part of Auburn Public Library’s summer reading initiative Adventure Begins at Your Library, is set for 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16. The event, held in the Androscoggin Community Room at the 49 Spring St. library, is open to adults and families. The individuals at Auburn’s Misfits Rehab […]
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Ag department, extension launch PFAS Navigators program
AUGUSTA – The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and University of Maine Cooperative Extension have launched the PFAS Navigators program, designed to offer dedicated one-on-one assistance to farmers affected by PFAS contamination. As of July 1, this confidential, no-cost program aims to provide comprehensive support, ensuring farmers receive the necessary resources and guidance to […]
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Gorman foundation awards $1.5M in grants
Grants will help 79 nonprofits in all of Maine’s 16 counties provide food, housing, and other essential services.
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Rangeley museum to hold Logging Festival Days July 11, 12
The festival is located at the museum fairgrounds at 221 Stratton Road in Dallas Plantation.
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Community Give Back Day planned in Lewiston July 13
LEWISTON — A Community Give Back Day is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, at the James B. Longley School Gym, 145 Birch St. The event will be presented in partnership by The New Mainers Public Health Initiative and Power Health Tour. This free community event features local and national exhibitors, […]
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A Clinic in the Community set for Lewiston July 12
The public will have the opportunity to access free blood pressure checks, reproductive healthcare services, diabetes screening and learn about lead poisoning prevention.