GARDINER — An annual trick or treating event is set for 3-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, on Water Street. Businesses along the street will be handing out candy and treats. There will be a dance performance from the students at Ampersand Arts Academy at 4 p.m. The one-way section of Water Street will be closed […]
Events
Thomas College students plan Halloween event for public
WATERVILLE — Thomas College students plan to host a trunk or treat and haunted hall tour on Friday, Oct. 27, at 180 West River Road. This event is open to the public. Trunk or treating, hosted by the Thomas College Special Olympics Club, is set for 4-7 p.m. The Thomas Residential Life team will host […]
Madison Halloween dance to raise funds for Thanksgiving Food baskets
MADISON — United Bikers of Maine Somerset County plan to host its annual Halloween dance to raise funds for Thanksgiving Food baskets. The dance is scheduled for 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Madison American Legion Hall, 20 South Maple St. Music will be provided by Holy Smoke. A costume contest, 50/50 raffle, Halloween […]
Skowhegan committee to host open house, historical presentation Oct. 26
The events are held in celebration of the town’s bicentennial.
Newport land trust to hold talk on LightHawk Conservation Flying
NEWPORT — The Sebasticook Regional Land Trust plans to present a talk by Jonathan Milne, eastern program manager for LightHawk Conservation Flying, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24. The talk will be held at the Newport Cultural Center, 154 Main St. Since 1979, LightHawk and its volunteer pilots have provided no-cost support to organizations seeking […]
WinterKids License to Chill Celebration set for Portland Nov. 9
WinterKids plans to hold its 12th annual License to Chill Celebration, presented by Mt. Abram Ski Resort & Bike Park, from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9. This year’s event will be at a new venue, Après at 148 Anderson St. in Portland. The celebration has become a cornerstone of Maine’s winter social calendar, drawing […]
UMaine Farmington to host lecture on life science economy Oct. 25
The University of Maine at Farmington Public Forum series is set to present a lecture by biology professor Timothy Breton, “Making waves with big ideas on science education and research in western Maine.” In this talk, Breton will discuss growing the life science economy in Maine and the National Science Foundation grants that he recently […]
Benton talk to cover Maine Entomological Society, wonders of bugs
BENTON — The Sebasticook Regional Land Trust plans to host a talk on the insect and terrestrial arthropod fauna of Maine. The event is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Benton Grange, 29 River Road. Geologist and retired Colby College professor Bob Nelson will introduce the Maine Entomological Society and its work. […]
WinterKids opens application window for 2024 winter games
The application is open until Monday, Oct. 23.
Skowhegan church group seeks vendors for Nov. 18 holiday fair
SKOWHEGAN — The Women’s Fellowship seeks vendors for its annual Mistletoe Holiday Craft Fair. The event is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Tewksbury Hall behind the Federated Church at 13 Island Ave. Tables cost $25 each. Payment is required by Wednesday, Nov. 15. For tables and more information, […]