WATERVILLE — The Alfond Youth & Community Center plans to host the Mobile Vet Center from Lewiston Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 126 North St., to offer its care giver support program, Post 9/11 transition team, and assistance with enrolling veterans in the VA health care system and obtaining benefits. Throughout the year, and especially on […]
Community
Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Things to Do
‘Impressions from Nature in Beeswax’ show to open in Gardiner
GARDINER — “Impressions from Nature in Beeswax,” a show of works by Ann Rhinehardt of Vassalboro, is scheduled to be on view Friday, Nov. 12, through Friday, Dec. 24, at the Monkitree, 263 Water St. Rhinehardt’s paintings are a visual expression of her love of nature, exploring organic forms through color, shape, light and shadow. […]
advertisement
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Waterville church members hold diaper drive for local families
WATERVILLE — St. Mark’s Episcopal Church held its annual diaper drive Oct. 25 to benefit the Waterville Essentials Closet, providing supplies for local families that are not available through other benefits like SNAP and WIC. More than 3,000 diapers were collected from church member donations and gathered to pack and deliver the donations. Everyone is […]
Posted inCommunity
Medical volunteer, photographer to discuss working in worldwide communities
ROCKPORT — The next online lecture of the Maine Media Workshops + College’ weekly Alumni Lecture Series, set for 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, will feature a medical volunteer and photographer. Dr. Jon Kolkin will present “Being Respectful When Photographing in Unfamiliar Cultural Settings.” He will share some of his experiences while living […]
Posted inCommunity
Free workshops available for diabetes prevention, management
Healthy Living for ME recognizes November as National Diabetes Month.
Posted inCommunity
People Plus Senior Health Expo to launch Nov. 12
BRUNSWICK — The 10th annual People Plus Senior Health Expo is scheduled to be held this year with an “At Home” version kicking off on Friday, Nov. 12. The Expo gives attendees the opportunity to learn what services are available in the Midcoast region to live a longer, healthier life. In these unprecedented times, the […]
Posted inCommunity
Project launched for eligible nonprofits to receive free hotspots, service
UScellular is pledging up to $13 million to help youth connect and close the homework gap.
Posted inCommunity
Thomas College to host statewide business pitch competition
WATERVILLE — The fifth annual Central Maine Converge and Create Weekend is scheduled to be hosted virtually by the Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation from 1 to 4:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, and 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, for the Greenlight Maine Collegiate Business Pitch state-wide college competition at Thomas College. The event is […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Veterans Day ceremony scheduled at Togus
AUGUSTA — VA Maine is scheduled to hold a Veterans Day ceremony to honor all those who have served in the military at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11. Open to the public, the event is to be held at the Togus VA Medical Center, 1 VA Center, Flagpole Commons in front of Building 200, hospital. […]
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Veterans Day ceremony to be held in Waterville
The annual parade has been canceled because of COVID-19 and construction on Main Street.