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UMA Designated as Military Friendly School
February 26, 2021
UMA Designated as Military Friendly School
Augusta – The University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School designation by VIQTORY recognizing its exceptional service to veterans, military service members, and their families.
“UMA is honored to receive this designation,” stated UMA President Rebecca Wyke. “Our faculty and staff are dedicated to providing a welcoming community for our military service members and veterans.”
“We are very excited to receive this designation from Military Friendly Schools recognizing UMA’s commitment to support our
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UMA Announces New Equity and Inclusion Scholarship
February 26, 2021
UMA Announces New Equity and Inclusion Scholarship
Recognizing diversity is an essential element of academic excellence, the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) is offering Equity and Inclusion scholarships to students whose academic achievement and varied experiences will enhance and enrich the education of all UMA students and the institution’s educational mission.
Equity and Inclusion Scholars may receive up to four years of funding, provided they continuously enroll each fall and spring semester in either full or part-time study in a graduate or undergraduate program and maintain the minimum GPA requirements of the scholarship.
“We are excited to provide this new scholarship opportunity,” stated UMA President Rebecca Wyke. “This continues...
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Real Estate Book Expansion
February 19, 2021
Over the last several years, The Real Estate Book has become a staple in the Portland Southern Maine footprint, including the Sebago Lakes area, connecting realtors and home buyers through our unique monthly distribution of our fantastic FREE magazine to real estate office as well as popular locations such as supermarkets, coffee shops, and convenience stores to name a few.
After taking the helm as Publisher recently, I quickly recognized that there was a region of our great state that was underserved and needed to be included in our coverage area. We are thrilled to announce that starting with our next issue, which will be distributed the week of Feb 22-26, we will be bringing our great guide to the Bath Brunswick area.
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Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Employees Donate Nearly $12,000 to Seven Nonprofit Organizations
February 12, 2021
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Employees Donate Nearly $12,000 to Seven Nonprofit Organizations
Bar Harbor, Maine – Bar Harbor Bank & Trust recently presented donations totaling nearly $12,000 to seven Northern New England nonprofit organizations from its employee-driven charitable giving program, Casual for a Cause. The recipients of the contributions collected in Q4 2020 are: BROC Community Action, Capstone Community Action, Friends in Action, Island Connections, Knox County Homeless Coalition, Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice, and Tedford Housing.
“These nonprofit organizations provide much-needed services to our communities, and the employees of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust are honored to be able to assist them with their efforts,” said Jack Frost, VP Director of Community Giving at Bar Harbor Bank & Trust.
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Springer's Jewelers Donates $2500 Necklace for MVC Fundraiser
January 29, 2021
Midcoast Youth Center and Springer’s Jewelers Presents
“A Love Song Scramble” Fundraiser
Springer’s Generously Supports Our Midcoast Youth
BATH—Midcoast Youth Center is excited to announce a contest and fundraiser sure to brighten these winter days.
Springer’s Jewelers in Bath is making a very generous donation — a “Hearts of Fire” necklace valued at $2500 — as the prize. Participants making a $25 donation to Midcoast Youth Center are automatically entered to win this beautiful piece of jewelry. Each registrant then receives a link to unscramble the titles of 25 well-known love songs. Fans of word games — unite!
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University of Maine at Augusta Ranked Best Online Programs in three categories by U.S. News and World Reports
January 29, 2021
University of Maine at Augusta Ranked Best Online Programs in three categories by U.S. News and World Reports
UMA ranks in top 100 for Best Online Bachelor’s Degree, Best Online Bachelor’s Degree for Veterans, and Best Online Business Bachelor’s Degree
U.S. News and World Reports ranked the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) in its list of the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs, including separate rankings for Best Online Bachelor’s for Veterans and Best Online Business Bachelor’s Degree.
“We are very honored to be recognized by U.S. News and World Reports,” said UMA President Rebecca Wyke. “UMA has a 30 year history in distance education and we continually seek to innovate our online programs,” Wyke continued. “With faculty experienced in distance learning modalities…”
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Health Career Scholarships Available for Local Students
January 22, 2021
Health Career Scholarships Available for Local Students
Applications for Herb Paris Health Career Scholarships will be accepted January 15 – April 15, 2021
Brunswick, ME – Applications are now open for the Herb Paris Health Career Scholarship, available to high school students and non-traditional students in our local area who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare.
The scholarship program sponsors Midcoast area students attending college, technical colleges, or other technical training. Each year the Mid Coast Hospital Auxiliary awards approximately $40,000 in Herb Paris Health Career Scholarships to deserving students. The Scholarship Committee receives more than 30 applications each year, and through a very selective screening process, selects which students to support.
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People's United Community Foundation Awards More Than $182,000 in Grants to Non-Profits in Maine
December 18, 2020
PEOPLE’S UNITED COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDS MORE THAN $182,000 IN GRANTS TO NONPROFITS IN MAINE
PORTLAND, ME – People’s United Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of People’s United Bank, N.A., announced the awards of $182,500 in grants to 32 nonprofit organizations throughout Maine during 2020.
This year’s grant donations were focused on COVID-19 relief and recovery efforts. Organizations working with communities that are disproportionately impacted by the pandemic were provided with flexible funding to use however it was needed. Funding was allocated to 32 nonprofit organizations that are addressing the communities’ most urgent needs and challenges, including basic needs, workforce development, housing, and financial education counseling in addition to helping organizations pivot to virtual educational programming and the continuation of vital support and family services for vulnerable populations
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Mid Coast Hospital Administers First Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine to Front-Line Caregivers
December 18, 2020
Mid Coast Hospital Administers First Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine to Front-Line Caregivers
Brunswick, Maine – Mid Coast Hospital administered the first vaccinations for COVID-19 to its front-line caregivers today. At 7:30 a.m. Paul LaPrad, MD, became the first care team member at Mid Coast Hospital to receive the vaccine. LaPrad has been a pulmonologist in the community for 25 years, and has been caring for COVID-19 patients at Mid Coast Hospital since March.
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Amtrak Downeaster Celebrates 19 Years Connecting the Midcoast to Boston
December 18, 2020
This week marks the 19th Anniversary of Amtrak Downeaster service between Portland, Maine and Boston, Massachusetts. Since December 15, 2001, more than 65,000 Downeaster trains have operated, transporting more than 7.62 million passengers the equivalent of nearly 658 million passenger miles. The Downeaster transports a diverse cross-section of riders who travel for a variety of purposes including commuter, college students, senior citizens, school kids on educational trips, sports fans, beach goers and tourists and more.
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