WinterKids is giving away $25,000 to organizations working to get kids outside and become more active. In honor of the 10-year anniversary of the WinterKids Downhill 24, the regional nonprofit created the Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund to address barriers to healthy outdoor activity, including equipment, clothing and transportation. The organization, school, or recreational program that […]
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Sebago Lake photos wanted for calendar
The Portland Water District is seeking photo submissions to be included in its 18th “Images of Sebago Lake 2023” calendar to be published this fall. Submissions should celebrate the natural beauty of Sebago Lake and the streams and rivers that flow into it, such as the Crooked River. All photographers will receive a complimentary calendar. […]
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Land trust hosting bird migration event in Standish
The Presumpscot Regional Land Trust is hosting a spring migration birding event from 8-10 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Steep Falls Village Preserve in Standish. Join local birding experts Marion Sprague and Angie Marcotte to look and listen for returning migrants and the hardy birds that spend the whole year in Maine. The event […]
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Gray Republicans to caucus Feb. 23
Gray Republicans will caucus from 6:30 -8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, to elect delegates and alternates for the state GOP convention in April, elect members of the Gray Republican Committee and organize for upcoming elections. The caucus will be held at Bible Believing Baptist Church, 92 Center Road, Gray. All Republicans in Gray are invited […]
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In-person Walk for Autism to take place in April
The 20th annual Walk for Autism will take place in person this year with one of two walks taking place at Riverbank Park in Westbrook in April. The Autism Society of Maine hopes to raise $30,000 from the events, which will also feature games, vendors and face painting. The first walk will start at 11 […]
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Vet to Vet schedules volunteer training
Vet to Vet Maine, a nonprofit that connects volunteer veterans with vulnerable Maine veterans who need a friend, will hold its next volunteer training from 4-7 p.m. Feb. 22-24 via Zoom. Vet to Vet Maine has been connecting veterans in Cumberland and York counties since 2014 and is now expanding to serve veterans statewide through […]
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Volunteers needed for Raymond’s Comp Plan Committee
Raymond is looking for volunteers to join the Comprehensive Plan Committee to revamp the town’s 18-year-old plan. The town hopes to include a wide range of voices to represent and benefit the community, which has changed since the adoption of the comprehensive plan in 2004. To join the Comprehensive Plan Committee, visit raymondmaine.org and fill […]
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Nomination papers available next month for local seats in Naples
Nomination papers will be available Feb. 14 at the Naples Town Office for the May 24 municipal election. Elected positions on the ballot are: one three-year term on the Select Board; two three-year terms, Planning Board; two three-year and two one-year terms, Budget Committee; one three-year and one-two-year terms, SAD 61 Board of Directors; and […]
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Town of Raymond accepting applications for scholarships
Applications for several scholarships are now available on the Raymond town website, raymondmaine.org. Criteria for eligibility is different for every scholarship and not all require attendance at a four-year college. Some scholarships require a separate application. Applications must be submitted by April 30 to Sue Look, Town Clerk, Town of Raymond, 401 Webbs Mills Road, […]
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Standish seeks volunteers for Spooktakular
Standish Parks & Recreation is looking for volunteers to help local children have a spooky good time at George E Jack School from 1-2 p.m. Oct. 30. Members of the community are needed to organize and conduct a game, activity or craft; donate prizes and candy, or make a tax-deductible financial contribution to buy supplies, […]