Government

Each year the Camden Conference partners with organizations like PPL to bring original programming to our community in addition to the conference itself, held in mid-coast Maine. This year marks the 38th year of the conference and the theme is: Democracy Under Threat: A Global Perspective.

Join ProsperityME for their Basic Money Management course at the Downtown Library over 5 weeks. The class will cover goal setting, budgeting, banking basics, and managing credit. Participants must register online through ProsperityME or call the PPL Reference Desk for more information.

The AARP Tax-Aide program will be at the Downtown Library to assist with filing your taxes for free every Wednesday from February 7 to April 3. This program is by appointment only. To make an appointment, please call (207) 518-8579.

Find resources for elections of national, state, and local officials as well as information about local referendums and questions.

A government sponsored resource to identify ways to help pay for college or vocational training.

These organizations can support New Mainers in a number of ways;  housing, food and childcare, employment and education, legal advice, healthcare and making meaningful connections in your community.

The Asylum Seeker Assistance Program, sponsored by Hope Acts, offers assistance to people seeking asylum every week at the Downtown Branch of the Portland Public Library.  Their hours of service are: Thursdays and Fridays 10 AM – 3 PM

Are you exploring your options for a new job or career?  Short-term training certificates, or an associate or bachelor’s degree, may be more affordable then you think.