Backpacks are for the Waterville Elks Lodge 905 Tools to Thrive Backpack Giveaway program.
Tedda Henry
Waterville hospice to offer chair yoga session Aug. 30
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to host a yoga session at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, in the garden at 304 Main St., Waterville. Certified Yoga Teache Arleen King-Lovelace will lead a session of chair yoga, for all levels, geared towards those grieving a significant loss of a loved one. When people grieve, their […]
Vassalboro, Waterville, Winslow schools participating in lunch program
Free and reduced-price meal benefit applications for the 2023-24 school year are available for families with students enrolled in Vassalboro Community School, Waterville public schools or Winslow schools which are participating in the National School Lunch Program. Meals will be provided to enrolled students at no charge in Maine public schools participating in the National […]
Augusta woman wins national title
Augusta resident Jennifer Fortin won the national title of USA SLICC Ambassador Miss/Ms./Mrs. 2023 on July 26 at Margaritaville Resort Orlando in Kissimmee, Florida. The pageant is a charity-driven organization that promotes success through leadership, integrity, character and confidence (SLICC), strongly emphasizing community service. Fortin also won the community service award in her division, and […]
Bridge clubs recognizes recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Suzon Morrison and Gabriele Rice were the winners of Aug. 15 Elm City Bridge Club game. Ed and Joyce Rushton tied with Di Bishop and Maureen Brochu for second, and Lee Lenfest and Natasha Rosenbaum placed third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; […]
Inn to host Damariscotta Open Mic fundraiser Aug. 26
Damariscotta Open Mic is scheduled from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, to showcase a diverse mix of music and verse in the Long Barn at Inn Along the Way’s, Chapman Farm, 741 Main St. Artist performances, Inn tours and hay field walks are all part of the ambiance at this by-donation open mic fundraiser in […]
Waterville church seeks vendors/crafters for Nov. 4 holiday fair
WATERVILLE — Organizers seek nine more vendors/crafters for the Saturday, Nov. 4, Holiday Fair at Pleasant St. United Methodist Church at 61 Pleasant St. At least 350 fair attendees are predicted, according to a news release from Sheila Bacon. The cost is $25 and includes a six-foot table, two chairs, and at least five-foot by […]
Madison legion selling tickets for Aug. 25 Lobster & Steak Bake
As part of the Madison/Anson Days Celebration, the Sons of the American Legion Squadron #39, Madison, is hosting its annual Lobster & Steak Bake from 4 p.m. until gone Friday, Aug. 25 at Madison American Legion Hall, 20 S. Maple St. The cost is $20 for one lobster or steak or $30 for twin lobsters. […]
‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 3 incredibly better
We’re back with season 3 of “Only Murders in the Building,” the hugely popular American mystery comedy-drama television series created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman. It may eventually turn out to be the “Barbie” of TV. Maybe it’s just climate change, but it’s incredibly better. If you’re joined at the hip with the millions […]
Skowhegan Falls History Walk to celebrate of Skowhegan’s bicentennial
In celebration of Skowhegan’s bicentennial, local historian Melvin Burnham plans to lead a history walk at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at Skowhegan Falls. This history walk — which begins at the Benedict Arnold Park behind the Federated Church on Island Avenue, Skowhegan — offers participants in-depth information with vintage images that illustrate what role […]