Harold Rush recently was named September Veteran of the Month at the Maine Veterans Home Augusta. Rush says there’s not a whole lot to do when you’re growing up in a small town. In his case, that town was Benedicta, population: 250. The seventh of 11 children, Rush said he was known to “raise a […]
Community
Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Chamber of Commerce business breakfast set for Nov. 12
Shawn O’Leary to talk about “Active Shooter or Threat: Is Your Business Prepared?”
Skowhegan #ShopSmall Week planned for Nov. 28-Dec. 5
Skowhegan is extending Small Business Saturday from a one-day event to a full week, according to a news release from Main Street Skowhegan. Skowhegan #ShopSmall will take place from Nov. 28 to Dec. 5. How It Works: 1. Get your passport to savings in mid-November, either online or at a participating business. 2. During Skowhegan […]
Chili Drive-up Fundraiser set for Nov. 14 in Palermo
Call ahead to place take-out order to benefit Palermo Community Library.
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra presents online chat
Two Maestros’ will feature conductor and music director Rohan Smith, George Lopez former television news personality Caroline Cornish.
CHRISTMAS EVENTS 2020
Send us your Christmas events. Events will be published online and in print as they come in. To submitted an event, fill out the online form, or email happening@centralmaine.com.
Fine and Functional Art in the River Room at River Arts
River Arts, at 36 Elm St. in Damariscotta, will present the works of three artists in the River Room Nov. 5 through Nov. 18. Ceramics, paintings and fiber creations of Monica Tan, Hannah Ineson and C. S. Peterson will be featured in this eclectic show with many items for early holiday shoppers. Ineson (hannahineson.com) […]
Maine AgrAbility coordinator Carlson recognized by national association
Maine AgrAbility state coordinator Leilani Carlson of Belgrade received the Achievement Award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents during the 2020 annual meeting and professional improvement conference held Sept. 28–Oct.1. Carlson was one of several honorees representing the top 1% of the membership selected by their peers and the director of Cooperative Extension. […]
2020 Light Up The Town to kick off Nov. 27 in Waterville
The Children’s Discovery Museum to host city-wide light celebration.
McKee named Judith Elser Concerto Competition winner
Hallowell violinist is a graduate of Bowdoin College.