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Maine Bicycle coalition to hold Women’s Ride June 4
The Women’s Ride is scheduled for Saturday, June 4, in at least 16 different communities across Maine, according to a news release from the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. “After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback last year, we’re excited to bring back this statewide Women’s Ride format in 2022,” said Bicycle Coalition of Maine Event Director Colleen […]
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ALS scholarship committee seeks applications
Applications for the 20th year of the Joseph W. Mayo ALS Scholarship are open until Wednesday, June 1. Available to Maine high school and GED graduates who have experienced ALS in their family, this scholarship was created by friends of the late Joe Mayo, clerk of the Maine House of Representatives, a state house member […]
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Lewiston to hold community forum May 25
Lewiston’s Choice Neighborhood Initiative will be the subject of an “Investing in a Neighborhood & Transforming Our City” forum, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at the Lewiston Public Library – Callahan Hall, 200 Lisbon St. The free event will focus on a $30 million Choice Implementation Grant from the Department of Housing & […]
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South Paris library/museum seeks vendor applications for July 16 event
The Hamlin Memorial Library & Museum is accepting vendor applications for its 43rd annual Founder’s Day event, planned for Saturday, July 16, in South Paris. Spaces 15 feet by 15 feet are available to rent for $40 if reserved more than one month prior to the event. The fee increases to $50 for spaces reserved […]
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Rumford library group seeks donations for annual sale
Friends of the Rumford Public Library is accepting donations of books and media for its annual sale, scheduled for Friday, June 17, in the public room of the 56 Rumford Ave. library. Donations can include hardcover and paperback books, DVDs, Blu-Ray videos, and audiobooks for children and adults. Donations should be in gently used condition, […]
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Bath-based trust to host storybook trails
BATH — This spring and summer, Kennebec Estuary Land Trust plans to offer storybook trails across the region. With the help of volunteers, members have designed storyboards that will serve as temporary exhibits at a number of its preserves. Nature-themed stories and outdoor activities are available for children 6 and younger. With a chaperoning adult, […]
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Lewiston seeks volunteers for deceased veterans project
The city of Lewiston seeks volunteers to place almost 7,500 flags on Saturday, May 21, at the individual veterans gravestones within the cemeteries around the city. People who belong to any groups (such as churches, community services and businesses) are asked to spread the word. In 2001, the state passed a law that requires municipalities […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions May 31
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning is scheduled for 9 and 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 31. The center is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The program helps qualified […]
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Free website development workshop set for May 24
New Ventures Maine is set to offer an online, tuition-free website development class, Grow Your Business Online — Promote My Site, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24. The class will cover three main topics: • Getting found through SEO: Familiarize and utilize search engine optimization (SEO); • Grow with email marketing: Use email […]