Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area and Hospice Volunteers of Kennebec Valley plan to offer a collaborative 25-hour volunteer training. The training is for those interested in non-medical comfort care for individuals and family members in hospice, as well as those interested in facilitating adult bereavement support groups, according to a news release from Jillian Roy […]
Community
Posted inCommunity
Farmington hospital to host fall resource fair Oct. 7
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital plans to host a fall resource fair, a free family oriented educational event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, in the Bass Room and on the hospital campus. Festivities include a children’s play area with face painting, lawn games, storybook reading, ambulance tours, health screenings and free […]
advertisement
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Waterville center to host Cornhole Cornucopia in Oakland Oct. 21
The fundraiser benefits the Special Olympics Maine Unified Champions Club.
Posted inCommunity
Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Diane Bishop and Ken Harvey finished first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the Sept. 26 duplicate bridge session. Dick Quinlan and Wilma Pouliot came in second, with Natasha Rosenbaum and Nancy Nesbit, third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; […]
Posted inCommunity
Girl Scouts of Maine offers early registration for Nov. 4 Orono conference
Registration ends Monday, Oct. 23
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan agency takes part in Fire Prevention Week campaign Oct. 8-14
The Skowhegan Fire Department plans to team up with State Farm and the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Cooking Safety Starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” This year’s campaign, which runs Sunday through Saturday, Oct. 8-14, works to educate families about simple but important steps they […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Shakespeare company to present Poe Experience in Augusta Oct. 8
People can begin the Halloween season with a free night out when Recycled Shakespeare Company presents The Poe Experience, set for 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 at the South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St. in Augusta. One night of chilling tales and Gothic poetry by Edgar Allan Poe will be brought to life in […]
Posted inCommunity
Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Natasha Rosenbaum and Nancy Nesbit were the first place finishers on Sept. 19 at Elm City Duplicate Bridge, followed by Jeannie Reilling and Lynne Kerschner, second; and Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop, third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. […]
Posted inCommunity
Maine Cheese Guild to hold Open Creamery Day Oct. 8
The Maine Cheese Guild’s 2023 Open Creamery Day is set for Sunday, Oct. 8. Each of the creameries will be available for visits from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “This group of cheese makers is exceptional and produces many types of delicious cheeses, all of artisanal quality. This is your opportunity to meet and talk […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Good Will-Hinckley attracts hundreds to celebrate annual Fall Festival on Saturday
The high school hosted the fall tradition at its campus, attracting hundreds of visitors from towns across the state.