Category: Western Maine Foothills
Western Maine Foothills
Angel Tree to benefit school lunch programs in six districts
JAY — OTIS Federal Credit Union kicked off a new initiative Nov. 29 aimed at combating hunger locally. A Christmas tree is displayed in the…
Dirigo Drama Club holds falls performance, gets ready for spring
The Dirigo Drama Club held its fall performance of “Dorothy in Wonderland” at Dirigo High School in early December.The fourth through 12th-grade club comprises more…
Hundreds of Santas hit the slopes for charity
NEWRY — In keeping with 20 years of holiday tradition, Sunday River held its annual Santa Sunday event Dec. 8, and some 240 Saint Nicks…
Maine/NH Christmas Tree Quest is underway
BETHEL — The Maine/New Hampshire Christmas Tree Quest has begun and will continue until the end of December. The quest is a fun way to…
Bethel Rotary Club welcomes three new members
The Bethel Rotary recently inducted three new members, as well as listented to a presentation from Joel Pepin, owner of Jar Cannabis Co. in Newry….
Central Maine-based organizations awarded distance learning, telemedicine grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that several central Maine distance learning and telemedicine projects are among 133 in 37 states…
Dirigo Region school groups hold food drive
The Dirigo Region Positive Cougar Club, school and education association recently held a food drive to benefit the food pantries in Canton, Carthage, Dixfield and…
OTIS FCU donates to school lunch, heat programs
JAY — OTIS Federal Credit Union marked International Credit Union Day by making donations to area school lunch programs and to local heating assistance funds….
Maine Credit Unions donate to Good Shepherd Emergency Response program
WESTBROOK — Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Emergency Response Program got a $15,000 boost recently from Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger. The donation was…
Ski Museum of Maine gets grant to preserve WSKI video tapes
KINGFIELD — The Ski Museum of Maine recently received a $1,000 grant from the H. King & Jean Cummings Charitable Fund of the Maine Community…