BETHEL — Calling all bird enthusiasts. Winter provides ample time to watch the birds visiting our feeders and landscape and to try to figure out what is happening. It also is a great time to listen to a professional bird rehabilitator about what happens when a bird takes you into its confidence. To […]
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ecomaine challenges students to innovate and upcycle
STATE — ecomaine is thrilled to announce the launch of its Upcycle Challenge for 2024, targeted at students from grades 1st to 6th, and 7th to 12th with the opportunity to win a $250 award in their respective age groups. The Upcycle Challenge invites students from ecomaine’s member communities to transform discarded items into fresh, […]
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Hundreds of scholarships available
STATE — The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) offers more than 700 scholarships available to graduating high school seniors, graduate students, and adult learners pursuing myriad areas of study and professional certifications. In 2023, MaineCF awarded $3.23 million in scholarships to 1,357 students, including older, nontraditional students who returned to school. MaineCF offers both long-term support […]
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AARP accepting Community Challenge Grant applications
STATE — AARP Maine invites local eligible non-profit organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 6 at 5 p.m. Eastern. AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more. […]
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Safe Voices plans vigil to recognize human trafficking
AREA — January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Safe Voices will be holding a vigil in Lewiston on Monday, Jan. 29 to honor those who have experienced domestic abuse and violence. The vigil is held annually to honor those who have lost their lives or freedom to human trafficking, offer support to those still […]
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Oncologists join team at CMMC
LEWISTON — Two physicians from New England Cancer Specialists (NECS) will begin treating patients at the Cancer Care Center at Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC), which is part of Central Maine Healthcare (CMH). Late last year, Central Maine Healthcare entered into a strategic co-management agreement with NECS, a leading provider of oncology services in the […]
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St. Pierre joins NSB as Senior VP, finance officer
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank is pleased to announce the recent hire of Richard St. Pierre as Senior Vice President and Senior Finance Officer. St. Pierre will work closely with Brian Shibles, who currently serves as the EVP, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, as he prepares for retirement in 2025 after a 23-year career with […]
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Maine CASA to hold March training
STATE — Interested in advocating for the best interests of a child? The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is holding its spring training for volunteer advocates on March 11-15. This free, five-day training is designed to prepare attendees for certification as volunteer guardians ad litem (GALs) in Maine child protection cases. Trainees may […]
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CASA to hold March training
STATE — Interested in advocating for the best interests of a child? The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is holding its spring training for volunteer advocates on March 11-15. This free, five-day training is designed to prepare attendees for certification as volunteer guardians ad litem (GALs) in Maine child protection cases. Trainees may […]
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Scholarships available to adult learners
STATE — Adults considering career changes or advancement in their field could be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). Short-term scholarships are available for adult learners pursuing career changes or earning workplace credentials for programs including Certified Nursing Assistant, phlebotomy, coding, cosmetology, and commercial driver’s licenses. Scholarship amounts are determined based on […]