BOSTON — Richmond University in London announced that a GI Bill Scholarship worth $10,000 annually to attend the international university is being offered to U.S. military veterans and their dependents. To qualify, students must be eligible for education or training benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or a dependent of someone eligible. The […]

BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College Upward Bound and the McKeen Center for the Common Good will co-sponsor a screening and discussion of the documentary “Homeless Youth in Lewiston.” The film was produced by the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council to raise awareness of the challenges faced by youths who are unable to live with parents or family. […]

AARP Maine announced it seeks a volunteer to serve as its new state president, acting as a leader and spokesperson for the more than 230,000 AARP members in Maine. Applicants must have previous volunteer experience with AARP or other organizations. Applications will be accepted until Feb. 28. Inquiries should be made directly to 776-6304 or […]

Alna BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Thursday, 6:30 p.m., town office. Arrowsic CONSERVATION COMMISSION, Tuesday, 7 p.m., town hall. Bowdoin BOARD OF SELECTMEN, Monday, 6:30 p.m., town office. Bowdoinham COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Coombs Municipal Building. EFFECT OF SEA LEVEL RISING IN BOWDOINHAM, Tuesday, 7 p.m., Coombs Municipal Building. WATER DISTRICT BOARD MEETING, Thursday, […]

BATH Together with Sagadahoc County officials, the Spirit of America Foundation on Tuesday recognized the five latest winners of the county’s Spirit of America Award. The third-floor rotunda of the Sagadahoc County Courthouse was packed for the ceremony, emceed by Pam Hile, the county administrator. County Commission Chairwoman Carol Grose and Sheriff Joel Merry also […]

BRUNSWICK — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and the American Red Cross will host a blood donation drive 1 to 6 p.m. Feb. 19 in St. Paul’s recently upgraded Great Hall. The Red Cross supplies all of the hospitals in Maine, and all blood is screened prior to being used for transfusions. Approximately an hour is […]

PORTLAND — The Portland Flower Show and Maine Boat Builder’s Show are seeking volunteers to help staff and run the shows. The flower shows runs March 7 through 10. The boat show is from March 15 to 17. In exchange for four hours of volunteer time, receive free admission to the show, a show T-shirt, […]

BRUNSWICK — Caring for someone with dementia is an exceptionally big responsibility with unique challenges and rewards. Mid Coast Senior Health Center offers a monthly support group with presentations designed to help understand the challenges, fostering supportive and beneficial conversation among participants. On Feb. 21, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Jay Conway, program coordinator for […]

BRUNSWICK — Coastal Maine Pediatric Dentistry will be promoting Children’s Dental Health Month at Curtis Memorial Library on Feb. 28 at 10:30 a.m. One hygienist will be reading a selection of dental/dentist related children’s books and bringing Elvis, the practice’s dragon with anatomically correct teeth, to go over some hygiene information with children and parents. […]