The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning, virtual: • Monday, Oct. 25, at 9 a.m.; • Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 9 a.m.; • Thursday, Oct. 28, at 9 a.m.; • Friday, Oct. […]
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Healthy Living for ME invites Mainers to talk about community needs
As part of Healthy Living for ME’s continued efforts to identify key health needs throughout Maine, the organization plans to hold virtual and in-person listening sessions across the state this fall that are open to the public. The first has been scheduled for 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 7. Any Mainer who would like to share […]
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Pittsfield hospital to offer emergency medical technician course
PITTSFIELD — Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital plans to offer a six-week emergency medical technician certification course in partnership with Kennebec Valley Community College from Oct. 11 to Nov. 19 at the hospital, 447 N. Main St. Classes will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Remaining weekdays will allow for […]
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‘Save Your Breath’ 5K run/walk set for Nov. 6
An in-person event is planned in Augusta with virtual run included.
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United Way to offer volunteer-led winterization initiative
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area plans to offer the Community Energy Challenge, a Franklin and Northern Androscoggin county volunteer-led winterization initiative designed to help families save money on heating costs. A simple, low-cost strategy of interior window panels keeps heat inside homes during the harsh winter months and encourages homeowners to make positive changes […]
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Assistance available for organic farmers
BANGOR — Organic producers and handlers can now apply for U.S. Department of Agriculture funds to assist with the cost of receiving or maintaining organic certification. Applications for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program are due Nov. 1. “USDA is here to help all producers, including those who grow our nation’s organic food and fiber. Many […]
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Family Festival of Trees to begin Nov. 19
The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Alfond Youth & Community Center to continue the tradition.
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Freedom & Captivity Project covers complexities of incarceration
Ticonic Gallery + Railroad Square Cinema is to participate in the statewide, coalition-based public humanities project.
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Sarah Lutte to give virtual wreath making class Nov. 29
Video conferences part of program created by Jenna Burt-Weeks.
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Kennebec Historical Society nearing its $70,000 fund drive goal
Donations can be made through the society’s website kennebechistorical.org.