KINGFIELD Maine Huts & Trails, a nonprofit that operates a system of backcountry trails and eco-lodges in Maine’s western mountains, recently announced that Carolann Ouellette has taken over as executive director. “We are thrilled to welcome Carolann Ouellette to Maine Huts & Trails,” said board chairman Bob Peixotto. Peixotto said that eight months ago the […]
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Alfond foundation presents $400,000 grant to Maine Children’s Home
WATERVILLE Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers recently announced that the Harold Alfond Foundation has awarded the nonprofit with a $400,000 grant to support the agency’s Sharon Abrams Teen Parent School Program endowment fund. The teen parent school, founded in 1974, is an alternative high school program open to pregnant and parenting teens across Maine. […]
E2Tech hosting event with DEP leadership
HALLOWELL E2Tech will host state air, land, water and waste, and other senior leaders from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to discuss environmental and regulatory challenges and goals for the year ahead. The gathering will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 17, from 7:30-10 a.m., at the Maple Hill Farm Conference Center, 11 Inn Road, […]
CEI to present homebuyer class in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK Coastal Enterprises, Inc., a nonprofit community development organization, will offer the homebuyer education class on Saturday, Feb. 11 and 18, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at CEI, 30 Federal St., Brunswick. Attend CEI’s class provides more information about programs, such as Maine Housing’s Home Assist Program that offers $3,500 in closing cost assistance. […]
Former cop gets year in prison for sending naked picture to federal agent
BRUNSWICK A former Brunswick police officer was sentenced in U.S. District Court Wednesday to one year and one day in prison and two years of supervised release for attempting to transfer obscene matter to a minor. United States Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II announced that Garrett Brosnan, 25, of Bath, was sentenced Wednesday by Judge […]
Fire destroys Durham home
DURHAM A Durham home was destroyed by fire on Route 9 Wednesday afternoon and the state fire marshal’s office is investigating what caused it. Durham Fire Chief Bill St. Michel said at around 3:30 p.m. the fire department received a report that there had been an explosion in the house across the street from Durham […]
Pecha Kucha Kennebunk seeking presenters
KENNEBUNK — Pecha Kucha Kennebunk is looking for presenters for the next event Feb.9 at Atlantic Hall in Cape Porpoise. Submissions must include: name, telephone number, two to five images of your presentation, biographical information formation about yourself and what you would like to present. All submissions must be sent by email to [email protected] and submissions […]