The director of Johnson Hall Opera House shares some of his favorite spots in the historic Kennebec River town.
Things to Do
Events and things to do from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
19 big concerts across Maine to put on your calendar now
There are pop, rock and country shows all over the state, from Portland to Bangor, now through Labor Day weekend.
Theater, comedy, culinary festival, home show among things to do in central Maine
Maine Wildlife Park opening day Maine Wildlife Park is set to open for the season Wednesday, April 15, at 56 Game Farm RoadGray. The park is home to more than 30 species of Maine wildlife that cannot return to the wild, either due to injury, orphancy, or human-dependency — having been raised in captivity (sometimes […]
Need a refresh? Here’s where to get a facial this spring in the Bethel area.
After winter’s wear, three area spas — Jordan Spa, Mountain Glow and Aesthetics Retreat — offer facials to cleanse, hydrate and reset skin for spring.
Gardiner’s Cinderella Project of Maine prepares dresses for Sunday giveaway
Photographer Anna Chadwick captures volunteers preparing for this inclusive event that provides free dresses for students planning to attend a spring formal.
April vacation with the kids? Try these 6 fun ideas
Theater camps are available, a speed-friending event is set for teens, a circus is planned, and central Maine offers many kid-friendly outing opportunities.
Birds nesting in harm’s way, or in your way? Here’s some tips.
It’s illegal to move a wild bird nest with eggs in it, even on your property, so experts advise prevention and patience.
A boat show, concerts, comedy planned for central Maine this week
Craig Ferguson is set to perform in Waldoboro, The Augusta Boat Show will fill the Augusta Civic Center, and a Keller Williams concert is scheduled for Portland.
7 Maine events this week include tributes to Neil Diamond and Queen
Plus, comedian Craig Ferguson has 2 performances and Portland Stage presents ‘Our Town.’
Portland comic arts festival draws on the indie scene
Comic Arts Maine Portland, which began in 2025, will feature exhibitors, workshops and panels with comics creators on Saturday.