WATERVILLE — “Hybrid working arrangements: how to effectively manage employees and workplace productivity” is the title of the next gathering in the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast Series. The event is set for 7:15-9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at Best Western Plus, 375 Main St. The presentation — with Career Management Associates CEO/owner David […]
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Waterville’s Festival of Trees needs volunteers
WATERVILLE — Volunteers are sought for the annual Festival of Trees, set for Friday to Sunday, Nov. 18-27 at The Elm, 21 College Ave. The event is presented by the Alfond Youth Center. The festival will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 18, 19, 25, 26; 10 a.m. to […]
SNAPSHOT: Girl Scout Troop 673 attends Halloween party, holds fundraiser
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‘The Manchurian Candidate’ a must-see classic
“Raymond Shaw is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful human being I’ve ever known.” “Manchurian Candidate.” In honoring the late, great Angelia Lansbury, the multi-talented actor who left us this month, Railroad Square Cinema in Waterville, is offering on Nov. 6 “The Manchurian Candidate,” John Michael Frankenheimer’s 1962 political thriller. In Frankenheimer’s film, with screenplay […]
Maine Maritime Museum offering free admission this month
BATH — As part of its ongoing effort to improve accessibility, the Maine Maritime Museum is offering free admission to all visitors during November, thanks to a grant from the Davenport Trust. “We are committed to removing as many barriers as we can to make the museum accessible,” said Christopher Timm, executive director, according to […]
Madison auxiliary members, community donate supplies to 7 area schools
Over the years, the Madison American Legion Auxiliary, Unit No. 39, has supported community programs such as children and youth. In recent years the organization has sponsored a school supplies collection box which included backpacks, pens, pencils, markers, notebooks, binders, crayons, colored pencils and water bottles. With the generosity of cash donations and school supplies […]
Somerset Public Health, food bank work together to end hunger
The Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine recently partnered with Somerset Public Health and community leaders throughout the county to identify and propose solutions to ending hunger in their communities. The food bank’s Community-Driven Strategies to End Hunger Initiative works with local communities to identify and invest in solutions to the area’s unique food access […]
Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Winners at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville Oct. 25 were Paul and Judy Jones. Dick Quinlan and Jessie Gunther finished second, with Betty Jane Bessey and Jeannie Reilleg third. For more information, call Jessie Gunther at 207-487-7008. Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club The Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Clubs […]
Mid-Coast Audubon bird seed sale set through Nov. 12
Mid-Coast Audubon plans to accept bird seed orders through Nov. 12, in order to raise funds to support bird conservation and educational programming. Seeds must be picked up between 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 19, at one of two locations: Plants Unlimited, 629 Commercial St. in Rockport, or Lincoln County Publishing, 116 Mills Road in Newcastle. […]
Better Maine Conference set for Nov. 14
WATERVILLE — Dirigo Labs, a central Maine accelerator program, plans to hold the Better Maine Conference: Building Inclusive Workplaces, a conference dedicated to educating, having conversations on, and taking actionable steps towards diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplaces. Building Inclusive Workplaces is the first in a series of yearly conferences hosted by Dirigo Labs dedicated […]