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$1.2 Million Awarded to Help Ease Affordable Housing Crisis in Maine, Pingree Announces

Grant funding made possible through the FY23 Appropriations bill will support efforts to develop and preserve affordable housing, revitalize and sustain neighborhoods, and create jobs in Maine Washington, March 2, 2023 Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, today announced more than $1.2 million in grant funding for affordable housing […]

We want to hear from you!

The University of Southern Maine is working with the University of Vermont to study the best ways to support COVID-19 testing in rural communities such as yours. We are partnering with KVCAP to hold a focus group to discuss your experiences and thoughts about COVID-19 testing. It will be held on February 16 at 3pm […]

October is our annual diaper drive month!

Each year our Family Enrichment Councils in Kennebec and Somerset counties organize a diaper drive to collect diapers and wipes for families in need. Because of the generosity of all who donate, more babies will be happier and healthier, making our entire community stronger. To learn more or to find the collection site nearest you, […]

Fall Family Fun Festival

Join us for our 6th annual Fall Family Fun Festival at Cayford Orchard in Skowhegan on October 1 from 2-4pm. There will be children’s activities, wagon rides, apple cider, and more! The first 50 families to register will receive a free 1/2 peck bag to pick their own apples! You can view all of the […]

Spectrum Announces $50,000 to the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program Through Spectrum Community Assist

WATERVILLE, ME – Spectrum today announced the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program has received $50,000 through Spectrum Community Assist, the company’s, five-year, $30 million philanthropic initiative to revitalize local community centers and invest in job training programs in rural and urban underserved communities where Spectrum operates. Spectrum will kick-off the partnership on August 6 at […]

Temporary Augusta Explorer route changes 8/1 – 8/9/22

Due to scheduling issues, the Augusta Area Explorer will experience some changes in routes/times from 8/1 – 8/9. Tuesday 8/2 – 11:30 Togus = 1 hour delay Wenesday 8/3 – 12:30 Gardiner = cancelled Thursday 8/4 – Gardiner = all runs cancelled Friday 8/5 – Gardiner = all runs cancelled Friday 8/5 – Health Loop […]