DAMARISCOTTA — Finding Our Voices, the grassroots nonprofit breaking the silence of domestic abuse in Maine, invites the public to attend a free event amplifying the voices of Maine survivors of domestic abuse. The event is set for 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at Skidompha Public Library, 184 Main St. This is […]
Tedda Henry
Central Maine Garden Club learns about Colby’s gardens
The approximately 35 members of the Central Maine Garden Club recently saw a slideshow narrated by Doug Casentino on Colby College’s gardens. Only three grounds crew members and one supervisor, Casentino, maintain the numerous flower beds, which “takes a lot of time, but not a lot of people,” Casentino said, according to a news release […]
Screening of ‘Shoe Shine Caddie’ to benefit Waterville ministry
The film documents a homeless man’s journey.
Waterville museum to offer date night childcare in November, December
WATERVILLE — The Children’s Discovery Museum will offer date night childcare from 5-8 p.m. on Fridays, Nov. 3, 17, and Dec. 8, and Thursday, Dec. 14, at the museum at 7 Eustis Parkway. Drop the children off for pizza, playtime, and movies with museum staff and volunteers. They’ll have a blast while their parent(s) have […]
Bridge clubs recognizes area winners
Elm City Bridge Club Elm City Bridge winners on Oct. 17 were MaryAnne Trafton and Jeannie Reillig. Su Morrison and Gabrielle Rice placed second, and Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop came in third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. For more information, call […]
Kennebec County public teachers bring outdoor learning to students
Funding is provided by the Maine Environmental Education Association’s Mini-Grants for Outdoor Learning Program.
Whitefield Library to start knitting circles Nov. 4
The Whitefield Library is set to hold its Saturday morning knitting/crochet circle at 1 Arlington Lane. People can bring yarn, needles and a coffee cup for company, support, guidance, and light refreshments. The group will meet from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday for the month of November, and maybe more. More information can be […]
Palermo Library’s chili fundraiser set for Nov. 4
The Palermo Community Library plans to sponsor a chili fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the 2789 Route 3 library. The cost is $7 for a 12-ounce container of homemade chili (spicy, mild or meatless), a cornbread muffin, a 16-ounce bottle of water, and two chocolate chip cookies. People can […]
Scouts hold annual Haunted Woods event
BELGRADE — Children and parents clad in costumes skulked through Camp Bomazeen Oct. 14 for the annual Haunted Woods event. Cub Scouts and their parents visited different activity areas around camp, such as archery, BB gun shooting, a haunted house run by Augusta Troop 603, outdoor cooking, the obstacle course, pumpkin painting and arts and […]
Scouts hold annual Haunted Woods event
BELGRADE — Children and parents clad in costumes skulked through Camp Bomazeen Oct. 14 for the annual Haunted Woods event. Cub Scouts and their parents visited different activity areas around camp, such as archery, BB gun shooting, a haunted house run by Augusta Troop 603, outdoor cooking, the obstacle course, pumpkin painting and arts and […]