How to Connect with Us During the Coronavirus Outbreak

by | Mar 18, 2020 | Central, Classes, MidCoast, News, North Central / Downeast, Northern, Southern, Western

All New Ventures Maine in-person classes and workshops have been postponed or moved to an online format through the end of April. Individual appointments are available by video conference or phone. To reach a local staff person visit our locations page. We will continue to add daytime and evening online workshops and classes to our schedule. Please check back frequently to see new listings. Stay tuned for updates. We encourage you to take good care of yourself, your family, and neighbors through this challenging time.

As a statewide program of the University of Maine at Augusta, University of Maine System, New Ventures Maine is following the guidelines established by the UMS to combat the spread of the Coronavirus in our communities, our state, and around the world. For more information: https://www.maine.edu/health-advisory/ 

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