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Brunswick association to kick off Fuel Your Love Month
The Maine Energy Marketers Association in Brunswick, in conjunction with Maine’s heating fuel retailers and WGME CBS 13, is putting the finishing touches on its annual Fuel Your Love Month which provides heating fuel to deserving Mainers. Running all of February, the association will invite Mainers to nominate someone in need to receive 100 gallons […]
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Aroma Joe’s marks Veterans Day with free coffee for all US vets
SOUTH PORTLAND — Aroma Joe’s is observing Veterans Day with a free 24 oz. drink for all veterans. “Giving back to the community is a critical part of Aroma Joe’s mission and we are honored to have the opportunity to honor U.S. Veterans with a free cup of coffee,” said Carrie Riley, Chief Marketing Officer, […]
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Mainely Character welcomes scholarship applications
PORTLAND — Mainely Character is accepting applications for scholarships for Maine high school seniors graduating in 2022 and planning to attend a post-secondary school. Mainely Character, which plans to award at least 10 $5,000 scholarships, has been awarding them to students of character since 2001, according to the all-volunteer organization. Each year, more than 200 […]
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Medical center’s trauma program partners with Healthy Living for ME
LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center’s Trauma Program, a community provider, is partnering with Healthy Living for ME to bring chronic disease and falls prevention programs to the local community. Offered for free or at a low cost, these evidence-based workshops help Mainers improve their overall quality of life and reduce trauma-related injuries, according to […]
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Quiz: Show us how much you know about the holidays in Maine
Lights? A plenty. Santas? Several. Death-defying feats? We got you covered Welcome to the sixth annual Maine & The Holidays Quiz! Grab your ‘nog, relax by a fire and take your best guesses.
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Catholic churches to hold collection to benefit retirement fund
PORTLAND — The weekend of Dec. 11-12, parishioners and community members in the Diocese of Portland will have the opportunity to give to those who have given a lifetime. A special collection is scheduled to be held during all Masses in Maine churches for the Retirement Fund for Religious. The fund benefits more than 30,000 […]
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WinterKids App! helps build a better winter
The annual WinterKids App membership is now available. Families who purchase a membership and download the app will have access to offers on lift tickets, equipment rentals, gear, special family days, and much more at more than 80 recreational areas and retailers across Maine. New offers are added to the app regularly throughout the winter, […]
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Salvation Army runs holiday fundraising campaign
PORTLAND — With the resurgence of the pandemic, the Salvation Army is digging in for another challenging season of need, as thousands of people continue to struggle with rental assistance and the rising cost of fuel and food. The Salvation Army aims for its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign to mean a brighter holiday season for […]
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Bill Nemitz: Ringing in the holidays with a tasty Maine spud
Jason Briggs uses potatoes to liven up the season – and feed the hungry.