Gardiner Public Library is set to hold The Kennebec Kids Book Fest at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at 152 Water St. People can join published authors and illustrators from all over Maine for book signings and photos, illustration demonstrations, read-alouds, free snacks, question and answer sessions, playing board games, poetry workshops and balloon animals. […]
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Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival set for April 27
AUGUSTA — The 22nd annual Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival, a celebration of emerging and established poets and poetry, is set for Saturday, April 27, at the University of Maine at Augusta. It will be held both in Jewett Hall at 46 University Drive, and online. This year’s keynote speaker is Brian Turner, a poet, musician, […]
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Fiddlehead Festival set for Farmington April 27
FARMINGTON — The annual Maine Fiddlehead Festival is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27, on the University of Maine at Farmington campus. This is the 11th celebration of local food organized cooperatively by UMF faculty, students, staff and local community members, with the support of local area businesses. Attendance is free […]
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Skowhegan gallery seeks new artists/artisans
SKOWHEGAN — River Roads Artisans Gallery, a member cooperative, is set to open for the 2024 season on Thursday, May 2. The 75 Water St. gallery features the work of more than 40 local artists and artisans and currently carries paintings, photography, baskets, jewelry, weaving, pottery, wood products, furniture, fabric arts, sea glass and Maine […]
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Maine Arts Academy to present ‘The Servant of Two Masters’
AUGUSTA — Maine Arts Academy is set to serve up the comedy “The Servant of Two Masters” Friday through Sunday, May 3-5, at 310 Cony Road. Chaos ensues when the crafty servant Truffaldino creates a crazy scheme to double his wages by serving two masters at the same time — without them knowing. Add two […]
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Gardiner association seeks plant donations for sale
The Gardiner Library Association plans to hold a plant sale at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Gardiner Public Library, 152 Water St. Gardeners are encouraged to share their plants. All types of plants are welcome — natives, cuttings, seedlings, divided perennials, herbs and vegetables. Plants need to be healthy and pest-free. Invasive species are […]
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Lincoln County Dems to host panel on Gen Z, Millennial voters
NEWCASTLE — The Lincoln County Democratic Committee is set to hold its next meeting Thursday, April 25, with a panel discussion on engaging Gen Z and Millennial voters. The meeting is set for 7 p.m. and will be in a hybrid format. Participants can join at the Newcastle Fire Station, 86 River Road, or via […]
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Waterville to host Healthy Kids Day, Elm City Karate Challenge April 20
WATERVILLE — The Alfond Youth & Community Center and Kiwanis Club of Greater Waterville plan to hold Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 20. Healthy Kids Day, the YMCA’s largest national initiative, is annually to inspire kids to keep their minds and bodies active throughout the summer. This year’s event is filled with activities and […]
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Waterville church to celebrate Earth Day with Wild Church Weekend
WATERVILLE — First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, is set to celebrate Earth Day with Wild Church Weekend, April 19-21. This retreat offers a blend of introspection, communion with nature, and community engagement. Emulating the spirit of a potluck, participants are encouraged to bring the gift of who they are and sample various offerings […]
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Indian saint to speak about consciousness, mindfulness, spirituality
AUGUSTA — Indian saint Swami Gupta plans to return to Maine April 23-28 and speak on consciousness, spirituality and mental health. Events are set for 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, and 4-7 p.m. Saturday, April 27, both at The Michael Klahr Center on 46 University Drive. Attendees can ask questions about life, death, spirituality and […]