STATE — New Ventures Maine (NVME) has announced open applications for the Spring 2022 Marketing Mini-grant competition. The NVME Marketing Mini-grant program aims to strengthen access to markets for micro-businesses by supporting the development of marketing tools, materials, and activities. NVME will award cash mini-grants—up to $1,000 per region in six defined regions—to microenterprises for […]

STATE — Losing a child in a split second can happen to anyone, but for parents of children with an intellectual or developmental disability, the chances are higher and the worry greater. “It was something we were in constant fear about,” said Maeghan Swanson of Presque Isle, who is the mother of a 12-year-old boy […]

BRIDGTON — The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club will move its weekly meeting time from 7:30 a.m. on Thursdays to 4:30 p.m. According to President Jessica Putnam, the later time will be more convenient for working parents. She remarked, “Younger working parents are often reluctant to make a commitment for a morning meeting when they are […]

NORWAY — On Wednesday, March 2, at 5 p.m., Rev. Sara Bartlett will welcome friends, neighbors, members, visitors, young and old, to receive imposition of ashes at a drive-through event at the Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main Street, Norway, Maine. Ash Wednesday and the imposition of ashes is a day for those who follow […]

REGION — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, will present Care Partner Support Series – Five Sessions to Change. This series of virtual webinars is designed to educate and connect care partners of a person living with dementia. It is presented in conjunction with Positive Approach® to Care, […]

Thrift store LOVELL — Thrift store at Lovell United Church of Christ, 1174 Main St. Open 10-2,  Wednesday and Saturday. The last two of every month will be $2/bag.  

PARIS — The McLaughlin Garden’s Lecture Series is back for 2022 every Wednesday in March in a new hybrid format. The lectures on garden-related themes will be in person at the McLaughlin Garden but individuals may also request a link to watch the lecture live at their homes. The series kicks off with newspaper columnist […]

LEWISTON — A virtual fundraiser hosted by the Early Lung Cancer Screening Program Team at Central Maine Medical Center will benefit underinsured patients in need of lung cancer screening and treatment. “Fresh Air:  A Virtual Event, Raising Awareness and Funds for Early Lung Cancer Screening in Maine” takes place Feb. 13-26.  Each week will feature the […]