The U.S. Department of Agriculture Maine Farm Service Agency offers specially-targeted farm ownership and farm operating loans to underserved applicants as well as beginning farmers and ranchers, according to a news release from the Bangor-based agency. “Farming and ranching is a capital intensive business and FSA is committed to helping producers start and maintain their […]
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Foundation names nonprofit grant recipients across Maine
Environmental protection, food security, and crisis support are examples of the services offered by the Maine- and New Hampshire-based nonprofits selected by the public to receive grant awards. Those awards came through the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation’s 2022 Community Matters More program, according to a news release from the foundation. With thousands of community votes […]
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Divine Mercy Sunday celebrations scheduled around Maine
Many Maine parishes are planning Divine Mercy Sunday celebrations for Sunday, April 24, including the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, veneration of the Divine Mercy image, the sacrament of reconciliation, and the recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Here is a list […]
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UMaine’s Greenhouse Plastic Recycling program set to open
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension expects to open its Greenhouse Plastic Recycling program Tuesday, April 19, with drop-off sites available statewide through Nov. 21. Plastic eligible for recycling is clear, low-density polyethylene No. 4 (LDPE No. 4) used to cover greenhouses, high tunnels, hoop houses and other agricultural structures. The program will also […]
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K-12 scholarship fund accepting applications
The Maine Children’s Scholarship Fund is accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year. The scholarships are for students in kindergarten through 12th grade for tuition for public or private school, or toward homeschooling expenses, according to a news release from the scholarship fund program, based in Bangor. The scholarship pays 75% of tuition up to […]
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Bishop to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass
Palm Sunday schedules at area parishes are available.
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Women’s foundation awards $120K to grantee partners
The Maine Women’s Fund announced $120,000 in direct grants, which aim to provide general operating support for more than 24 grantee partners throughout Maine, according to a news release from the Falmouth-based foundation. The grants will help advance a wide range of organizations that work to end gender violence, improve financial skills and literacy, promote […]
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Applications open for Maine Disabled Veterans’ Controlled Moose Hunt
AUGUSTA — The application for the annual Maine Disabled Veterans’ Controlled Moose Hunt opened March 1 on the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services’ website, maine.gov/veterans. The moose hunt program, created in 2010, allows veterans the opportunity to assist in mitigation of a wildlife conflict in several fresh produce crops, according to a news release from […]
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Maine parishes to host sacrament of reconciliation
PORTLAND — Catholics plan to hold the sacrament of reconciliation (confession) from Monday through Friday, April 4-8, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. During “The Light is On for You” initiative, confessions are offered on multiple evenings across the state. To search by county for a church offering the […]
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Online career center offers resource for tourism-related jobs
A coalition of six associations has opened an online tourism career center. The coalition includes the Maine Tourism Association, HospitalityMaine, Retail Association of Maine, Maine Summer Camps, Maine Campground Owners Association and Maine State Golf Association. The Maine Tourism Career Center, which can be found online at mainetourismjobs.com, aims to be a central resource for […]