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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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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Retired Cumberland County Sheriff ‘Wes’ Ridlon dies
Wesley Wallace Ridlon was named Parade Magazine’s Policeman of the Year in 1972 and became Cumberland County’s 48th sheriff in 1990.
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AARP Maine accepting Community Challenge grant applications
PORTLAND — AARP Maine invites local eligible organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant program. Grants fund quick-action projects help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public spaces, transportation, housing, civic engagement, and diversity and inclusion. Now in its seventh year, the program is […]
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Department seeks nominations for legendary Maine Guide award
The deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb. 17.
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Squadron seeks nominations for Air & Space Forces educator award
Nomination deadline is April 14.
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Bath-based society conducting statewide service needs survey
The survey aims to capture a detailed picture of service needs among people living with a disability in Maine.
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State affordable health insurance deadline is Jan. 15
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Service urges Maine residents who lack affordable health insurance to sign up by the deadline of Sunday, Jan. 15, for a 2023 health plan through CoverME.gov, Maine’s health insurance marketplace. Free enrollment assistance is available online, over the phone, and in person to help consumers find […]
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Maine schools to compete statewide in Winter Games starting Jan. 9
Children are participating in all 16 Maine counties and 13 additional states.