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Letter to the Editor published in the Morning Sentinel on September 3, 2023 New Skowhegan school breaks down barriers The recent groundbreaking ceremony of the New Margaret Chase Smith Community School in Skowhegan is a momentous step in breaking down barriers to early childhood education and childcare. We are living in challenging times. This is […]

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) Request for Proposal Insurance Broker Services August 2023 Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) is requesting proposals for insurance broker services that include but are not limited to insurance placement and servicing, risk exposure analysis, as well as general insurance advisory services and claims assistance. This is for a […]

Issue Date: August 7, 2023 MAINE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE STATE OF MAINE COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) PLAN OCTOBER 1, 2023 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 The Department of Health and Human Services requests public comment on the above referenced plan. A copy of the proposed plan is available […]

Waterville, Maine – The Kennebec Valley Community Action Program’s (KVCAP) 9th Annual Golf Tournament took place on June 23rd at Lakewood Golf Course in Madison. The event raised $23,000 to support a micro-transit pilot project. Hannaford provided a $2,000 grant to also support the pilot. Delivering traditional public transit in rural areas is extremely challenging […]

On Saturday, June 24, KVCAP’s Somerset Family Enrichment and Prevention Council are hosting a free Community Baby Shower! Pre-registration is required – click HERE to register online or contact Kristen Plummer at 859-2520 or kristenp@kvcap.org. On Saturday, June 24 from 10:00am – 2:30pm, the Somerset Family Enrichment Council and other community partners will be hosting a […]

Due to a significant staffing shortage, the Augusta Explorer will be making the following changes effective Tuesday, April 18, 2023.   The Gardiner Route is being reduced to twice a day (Monday—Friday) Gardiner Hannaford pick-up at 7:00am Downtown Augusta pick-up at 4:00pm to return to Gardiner Hannaford   Intercity runs will remain the same. (Waterville […]

Spring is officially here and we know a lot of golfers are anxious to get back out on the course! We invite you to register for our event HERE. Our goal is to raise $25k to test a promising, new model for seniors to re-engage with their communities. Delivering traditional public transit in rural areas […]

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KVCAP’s Family Enrichment Council is hosting a number of free upcoming events throughout April, in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. You can view all of the activities HERE! For more information, contact: Kristen Plummer • kristenp@kvcap.org • 207-859-2520 Emily Buckhalter • ebuckhalter@kvcap.org • 207-859-1514 Visit us on Facebook! facebook.com/kvcapfec and facebook.com/KennebecFamilyEnrichmentCouncil    

The City of Augusta Bus Depot on Water Street has moved to a temporary location across the street from it’s original site. The passenger shelter will likely remain there for a year or more while the Water Street bridge undergoes repairs.