Nonprofit organizations in Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. The program invests in local projects and organizations that help build strong communities. Last year, 15 nonprofit organizations in Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties were awarded grants totaling $109,530, according to news release from Taylor […]
Events
Skowhegan chamber to host golf classic Aug. 3
The 2023 Skowhegan Regional Chamber Golf Classic is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 3, at Lakewood Golf Club at 803 Lakewood Road in Madison. Shotgun start is 1 p.m., and there is no minimum handicap. The registration fee is $125 per person for $500 per foursome; deadline to register is Friday, July 28. Dinner is provided and […]
Music & the Spheres event planned in Somerville July 15
SOMERVILLE — Pumpkin Vine Family Farm at 217 Hewett Road will host Music & the Spheres, an immersive experience of music and astronomy from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, July 15. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and find a perfect place on the special event lawn. Enjoy the beauty of the sky as the sun […]
Augusta center to host Family Fun Day residents’ fundraiser July 14
AUGUSTA — The Darling’s Ice Cream for a Cause ice cream truck will be at the Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation’s Family Fun Day residents’ fundraiser. The event will be held from 2-4 p.m. Friday, July 14, at 188 Eastern Ave. in Augusta. Families and community members are invited to attend the event which […]
Disability Pride Day planned at Augusta’s Mill Park July 21
AUGUSTA – Disability Rights Maine has announced the Fifth annual Disability Pride Day. All community members are invited to join and celebrate the diversity of our disabilities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 21, at The Pavilion at Mill Park on Water Street. The event will include lawn games, music, performances, food trucks, […]
Skowhegan entrepreneurs to compete for $5K Nov. 1
Main Street Skowhegan to announce another grant at event
Mt. Vernon library to host income tax info meeting Jan. 28
MOUNT VERNON — The Dr. Shaw Memorial Library, 344 Pond Road, plans to host an information meeting at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, about 2022 federal and Maine tax returns. David Fuller, a certified AARP tax-aide counselor, will discuss changes affecting 2022 returns and answer questions about income taxes and the Tax-Aide Program. Among the […]
UMaine Farmington gallery to display artist’s sculptural work
Exhibition runs from Jan. 26 through March 10.
Waterville issues parking ban for Jan. 21
The city of Waterville has set a downtown winter parking ban for Saturday, Jan. 21, to keep The Concourse and downtown clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. This allows for snow clean up by the Public Works Department. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For more information, […]
Augusta-based Holocaust center to host talk with Swami Gupta Jan. 27
Outdoor pranayama practices will be held at 7:30 a.m. daily at Stevens Commons in Hallowell.