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It's not even summer yet and the thermometer is due to hit the mid 90's today. Officially,  the 2021 June solstice happens on Sunday, June 20, at 11:32 pm and even though we have a few cooler days ahead, you know we also have a few, if not several scorchers still o…

Maybe it's just me but the allure of sailing has always tugged at my heart stings, something about the ocean and a self powered vessel strengthens character, adds to ones confidence and even leadership skills.
The art and experience of sailing is something I wish I would have acquired much earli…

Maine's Community Colleges and several non profit organizations have come together to provide free training for Mainers who live in rural areas that will allow them to engage in remote job opportunities.
According to Mainebiz, the "Remote Work for ME" project is set to begin cl…

Have you heard of "The Cubby"? Well if you haven't, you are about to hear a lot more about it in the coming weeks. The Cubby, just won the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs' Top Gun Showcase award last week.
Pretty exciting stuff when you realize that the Waterville start-up …

As the State of Maine moves forward with reducing Covid-19 restrictions, another resource has announced it is loosening restrictions on access.
According to an article by centralmaine.com, the Kennebec Historical Society will now be open walk in research effective today (6/1/21)...

If you've been wondering when Augustas Fort Western museum will reopen again to the public, tomorrow (5/29/21) is the big day according to a story by the Bangor Daily News.
If you are not familiar with the back story of the 1754 national landmark then it is worth a trip to visit...

If you are between the ages of 16-24, or know someone that is, and are looking to obtain skills in many demanding fields such as healthcare, welding, culinary arts, electrical, or even automotive then Job Corps may be the perfect place for you to obtain free vocational training...

With high school graduation right around the corner, it may be different depending on what school graduation you are looking at.
According to a report by centralmaine.com, some schools like Waterville Senior High School will once again hold a distanced graduation similar to how it was done last year.…

If you found yourself on Western Avenue in Augusta about lunch time today you may have noticed a bunch of blue t-shirt wearing students making their way around St. Michaels Catholic School. It was hard to miss all those students...but what was going on...

Due to the relatively mild winter we had, this spring is just over flowing with ticks. I've already had several encounters myself, as well as on the dogs, and that's even extensive lawn and yard treatments.
Of course the main concern is contracting a tick borne illness, which there are seve…

Just as the grip of the pandemic appears to be loosening, some things are starting to return to normal. With kids getting out of school for the summer soon it's great to hear that Fort Western Living History Museum in Augusta is begining to register children and teens for one of it's summe…

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