Republicans saw an opportunity to pick up some crucial territory in New England. Instead, the GOP lost three House races, as well as a Senate race in New Hampshire.
Maine
Six Maine oral health programs receive over $47K
Funding will advance oral health and overall wellness in underserved communities.
Vet to Vet Maine recruits veteran volunteers to help other vets
Vet to Vet Maine, a nonprofit that connects volunteer veterans with vulnerable veterans who need a friend, is recruiting volunteers statewide after recently launching an interactive online volunteer peer companion training course. Veterans who would like to become volunteer peer companions or phone pals no longer have to wait for live training sessions to be […]
Lewiston library introduces Bendable Maine system
The Lewiston Public Library introduces Bendable Maine, a learning marketplace, in partnership with the Maine State Library. Bendable Maine allows residents of all ages and backgrounds to easily discover and access content that is just right for them on a wide variety of subjects, and then acquire new knowledge and skills through online courses as […]
Maine farm, ranch network seeks agricultural grant applications
Funding is available for projects that support agricultural well-being.
Statewide health network welcomes partner Catholic Charities Maine
Healthy Living for ME has welcomed Catholic Charities Maine as a new partner within the statewide community integrated health network. As a partner in the network, Catholic Charities Maine will be a community provider offering evidence-based workshops to help Mainers manage health conditions and improve their overall wellness. Initially, Catholic Charities Maine will be offering […]
Teens to Trails to kick off 2022 Life Happens Outside Challenge
Maine middle schools will tally outside minutes in late October for a $3,000 prize.
Rosary rallies to be held around Maine Oct. 15
October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. It marks the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to “say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world,” according to a news release from Dave Guthro of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland’s […]
Statewide program to offer free career sessions Oct. 17 to Dec. 23
The virtual sessions highlight nontraditional careers for students in grades eight to 12.
WinterKids Winter Games seeks applications for ’23 program
The WinterKids Winter Games, a four-week-long outdoor program scheduled to run from Jan. 9 to Feb. 3 is set to feature a variety of activities that get students moving and learning outside. This year’s theme, “My Wild Winter,” encourages students to get wild with a variety of nature-based learning and movement opportunities outdoors, according a […]