The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife’s 2023 moose permit lottery application process is open. Applications for the moose permit lottery will be accepted online only. To apply, go to mefishwildlife.com and fill out the online moose permit application. There, hunters will be able to indicate several preferences, including in which wildlife management districts […]
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AARP Maine to offer statewide virtual listening tour starting Feb. 20
A series of seven community conversations is offered on issues of concern to residents 50 and older and their families.
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Ag department develops simplified direct loan application
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has developed a simplified direct loan application to provide improved customer experience for producers applying for loans from the Farm Service Agency. Producers can complete a more streamlined application, reduced from 29 to 13 pages. They will also have the option to complete an electronic fillable form or prepare a […]
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Health network to offer free workshops in February
Adults are invited to register for in-person, online, phone workshops.
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Diocese Catholic youth to hold ‘Souper’ Bowl of Caring Feb. 11, 12
While the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs compete during Sunday’s Super Bowl, young Catholics from around Maine plan to score donations to benefit those in need through the “Souper” Bowl of Caring. The annual event, held this year on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 11 and 12, is a weekend of giving and serving during […]
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Woman veterans town hall, public forum set for Feb. 15
VA Maine Healthcare System plans to hold a virtual woman veterans town hall and public forum from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15. Those who attend can learn about the health concerns, the Toxic Exposure Screening Process, expanded eligibility and local resources, according to a news release from Jonathan Barczyk, public affairs specialist, VA Maine Healthcare […]
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Ag department offers grants for urban agriculture, innovative production
The USDA will accept applications on grants.gov until 11:59 p.m. March 27.
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Maine center seeks oral health poster contest entries
The event celebrates of National Children’s Dental Health Month.
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As teacher departures rise in Maine, solutions could be a year or more away
Maine lacks teacher vacancy tracking mechanism, making it difficult to see which districts need the most help.
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Collaborative seeks applications for summer journalism program
The New England High School Journalism Collaborative plans to hold an all-expense-paid summer workshop for students interested in journalism for the 36th year. The 2023 workshop dates are June 24 through July 1. Students will be housed at Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts, and will work out of a newsroom at Simmons University in Boston, […]