NorthStar EMS plans to do a “stretcher push” on Sunday, May 21, from its Sugarloaf base in Carrabassett Valley to Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington, in order to bring awareness to the mental health struggles of first responders during National Mental Health Awareness Month and National EMS Week. The stretcher push event consists of a […]
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Maine Food Convergence events set for May 18, 25
The 2023 Maine Food Convergence two-part event is scheduled to be held virtually via Zoom Thursday, May 18, and in person Thursday, May 25 at the YMCA Camp of Maine, 305 Winthrop Center Road in Winthrop. The Maine Food Convergence Project is a collaborative of seven Maine food and climate networks, convening organizations, networks, and […]
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Senior College talk to cover experience vs. memory June 1
AUBURN — “Experience vs. Memory — How Do They Differ?” is the title of a Senior College in the Community presentation and discussion set for 2 p.m. Thursday, June 1. The talk will be held in the Androscoggin Room at Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Bill Frayer will use Daniel Kahneman’s Ted Talk: “The […]
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MaineCF scholarships available to Bowdoinham teens
The Maine Community Foundation seeks applications to its Richard A. Ferrier Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is available to Bowdoinham students between the ages of 13-18 to pursue their artistic, academic, athletic, vocational or life’s passion outside of the traditional school environment. This includes experiential education, summer programs, or special athletic instruction. Eligible applicants must be […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in June
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, June 12, at 9 and 11 a.m. • Wednesday, June 14, at 11 a.m. and noon. • Thursday, June 15, at […]
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Farmington United Way to hold meeting, campaign celebration May 24
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s annual meeting and campaign celebration is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, at Ayuh Cidah and Outlaw Pizza, located at Morrison Hill Orchard. The cidery is located at 272 Morrison Hill Road in Farmington. Attendees can meet funded organizations, learn about how United Way has impacted the community […]
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Society to host talk on interurban railway in Lewiston May 23
LEWISTON — Phil Morse of the Trolley Museum is set to present a program on the Narcissus, its history, and an update on its restoration at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 23. The talk will be held at L/A Arts, 168 Lisbon St. The program is hosted by the Androscoggin Historical Society. The Narcissus is the […]
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Casco church seeks table reservations for July 8 event
Casco Village Church UCC is taking table reservations for its annual Open Air Fair. The fair is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 8, on the 941 Meadow Road church grounds. Tables cost $25 and are eight feet long with space around them. Reservations will be held only for those vendors who […]
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Richmond school schedules kindergarten registration for June 15, 16
RICHMOND — Marcia Buker School is scheduled to hold kindergarten registration for the 2023-24 school year on Thursday and Friday, June 15-16. Children must be both 5 years of age by Oct. 15 and a resident of Richmond. Children will be screened in the areas of health, language, motor skills, basic concept and social/emotional assessment. […]
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12 farms receive agricultural grants
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has named the 12 recipients of the 2023 Maine Farms for the Future (FFF) Program. The farms were awarded technical assistance and $6,000 in business development funding through Phase 1 of the program. Three farms were approved for Phase 2 and have been awarded a $25,000 cash grant […]