WISCASSET — The Lincoln County Democrats will hold the Drive In for Democracy: A Rally for the People, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30 at the Wiscasset Speedway, 274 West Alna Road. The “pandemic-safe” event will be hosted by the Lincoln County Democratic Committee and will follow guidelines set by Maine’s DECD for […]
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Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
‘UnEarth’ on view at Common Street Arts
Ian Trask exhibit will be open through 2020.
Upland Game Bird Hunt offered Oct. 20, 21
Free outdoor experiences for military service members, veterans, Goldstar families, and responders of manmade and natural disasters such as the attacks on 9/11 and others.
Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream to host mini golf fundraiser Aug. 22 and 23
Waterville’s Gifford’s Ice Cream will host a mini golf fundraiser Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 22 and 23, at the ice cream stand at 170 Silver St. All mini golf proceeds to benefit Northern Light Inland Hospital Cardiac Monitoring Equipment, according to a news release from Northern Light Inland Hospital. Registration is recommended, to register, visit […]
Fall Black Bear Hunts offered to active duty service members
Pine Grove Programs is offering a limited number of free three-day Fall Black Bear Hunts over bait for the 2020 Maine Black Bear Hunting season to active duty service members, veterans, first responders and Gold Star Family members, according to a news release from the Pleasant Ridge-based nonprofit organization. The trip will include a three-day, […]
Share the Road with Carol 2020 planned for Sept. 13
Fourth annual event held in memory of the late Dr. Carol Eckert.
Frances Perkins Center hosts virtual garden party Aug. 16
Inspired by Frances Perkins’ legacy, the Frances Perkins Center in Newcastle is rising to the challenges of our time. Each time she faced difficulty, Perkins, ever a problem solver, would not merely carry on — she forged ahead. In that spirit, the organization hopes you’ll join them as they transform the traditional August garden party […]
United Way of Mid-Maine to hold annual Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive Aug. 19
Through the end of August, donations also can be dropped off at Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce, GRUB in Waterville, and Verizon Wireless stores in Skowhegan and Newport.
Alfond center offering free group exercise class
Offer will expire Tuesday, Sept. 15.
Help needed to check trees for invasive species
During August, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and the United States Department of Agriculture are asking the public to take a couple of minutes to check trees in their communities and forests for invasive insects. August is the peak time of year to see adult wood-boring insects, and the activity of other […]