ELLSWORTH — Nonprofit and public organizations seeking funding for projects that strengthen communities are encouraged to apply to the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. The statewide fund supports organizations pursuing multi-county projects and organizations in Kennebec and Sagadahoc counties, which currently do not have their own county or regional fund. The community foundation’s […]
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Paint benefit postponed for storm AUBURN — A paint night fundraiser to benefit An Angel’s Wing, an addiction rehabilitation program, has been postponed from Jan. 13 due to the weather. The event is now scheduled to be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at at the VFW Post 1303 hall, 588 Minot Ave. There will be snacks […]
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Class will offer job search confidence
FARMINGTON — New Ventures Maine will offer a three-week class, “Building Confidence,” from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Jan. 31, at the Farmington office, 108 Perham St., Suite 2. The class will offer some concrete tools that can help keep confidence strong through a job search. For more information on New Ventures Maine or to […]
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Community meals
FARMINGTON — Old South First Congregational Church has canceled its monthly free community luncheon that had been set for Saturday, Jan. 13. The next luncheon will be Saturday, Feb. 10. — LEWISTON — Calvary United Methodist Church has canceled its monthly bean supper that was planned for Saturday, Jan. 13, due to weather. The next meal will be […]
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Fresh Air Fund looking for summer hosts for kids
Fresh Air summers are filled with children running through the sprinklers in the grass, gazing at star-filled skies and swimming for the first time. This summer, families are invited to join other volunteer host families in Central Maine and open their hearts and homes to Fresh Air children. Each summer, thousands of children from New […]
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Legion hosting jam sessions DIXFIELD — The Dixfield American Legion will have jam sessions at 7 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 13, 20 and 27, at the the Legion Hall. Refreshments will be available. Those attending may bring their own beverages. For more information, call 207-562-7148. Paint benefit for rehabilitation program AUBURN — A paint night fundraiser to […]
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Farmington Public Library raffles photography
A meet-and-greet reception for two photographers took place recently at the Farmington Public Library. The photographers shown with outgoing Library Director Maurie Stockford, are Leon Ginn, left, and Derek Hayes. The two donated three items for a raffle, which will be drawn at the end of February. One does not need to be present to […]
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L/A Nordiques raise money for Dempsey Challenge
The L/A Nordiques Hockey Club hosted Kevin Hunter, representative of the Dempsey Center, at a game against the Northeast Generals. The club raised $3,034.50, which was donated to the cancer center. Pictured are NA3HL players, from left, Andrew McCormick and Caleb Labrie along with top youth fundraisers Avery Tyler, left, and Evan Greaton presenting Hunter […]
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How many companies offer ‘pawternity’ benefits?
Think having a baby is rough? Just try bringing home a new puppy. All babies need is a couple of diaper changes, a few feedings and a burping session once in a while. But puppies? They need way more attention, particularly if you consider all the playing, the outdoor walks in the rain, the house […]
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Cascade Brook raises money for Pennies for Patients
The Cascade Brook School’s Civil Rights Team recently held a Pennies for Patients campaign, and $810.35 was raised in less than a month. All money raised was sent to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Farmington school continues to practice the Habit of Mind of Empathy. Pictured are, from left, front row, team members Raven […]