AUBURN — Western Maine Transportation Services is updating its 2018 Regional Public Transit Study with a survey. Responses have been good, but nowhere near what was received during the 2017/18 survey, according to a news release from Craig Zurhorst with the nonprofit public transportation corporation. This survey is for those using or needing access to […]
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Lewiston nonprofit to operate overnight winter shelter for young adults
The cities of Lewiston and Auburn, together with Community Concepts and the Immigrant Resource Center of Maine, jointly applied for the same grant but were not awarded.
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Androscoggin Historical Society opens its doors on Lisbon Street in Lewiston
The new home is filled with treasures that showcase the community’s heritage.
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Council opens nominations for Youth Food Champion Awards
The deadline to receive nominations is 11:59 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8.
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Foundation grants help strengthen Androscoggin County projects, nonprofits
More than $82,000 in Maine Community Foundation grants aim to help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Androscoggin County. The nine grants through MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program include $60,000 recommended by the Androscoggin County Committee and three additional grants totaling $22,913 from people with donor-advised funds, according to a news release from the foundation. […]
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Androscoggin County prosecutor receives national traffic safety award
The National Association of Prosecutor Coordinators has selected Patricia Mador, assistant district attorney for the Androscoggin County District Attorney’s Office, as the recipient of its 2023 National Traffic Safety Prosecutor of the Year Award. NAPC, in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, presents this annual award to an outstanding prosecutor who has worked […]
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Maine Foodscapes accepting 2023 garden applications
Household applications are due April 22.
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MaineCF scholarships available to Androscoggin County students
The Maine Community Foundation is accepting scholarship applications from Androscoggin County students pursuing two or four-year degrees for the Annette M. Brown Scholarship Fund. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a level of academic achievement suitable for predicting success in college; strong character and family values; and financial need. Preference will be given to first-generation college students […]
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Home energy assistance available to Androscoggin, Oxford county residents
The Home Energy Assistance Program, which serves Androscoggin and Oxford counties, provides assistance for income eligible households to offset the rising costs of home energy. The benefit is paid directly to a client’s fuel vendor of choice, according to a news release from Community Concepts, a Lewiston nonprofit. This program has income guidelines which change […]
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Androscoggin County Commission awards Trinity Jubilee nearly $1 million
The Maine MILL, formerly Museum L-A, was denied more funding in a 3-3 vote that may be revisited by the commission.