OAKLAND — The Soup and Sandwich Program plans to reopen for Saturday takeout meals. Beginning Nov. 6, free takeout meals will be served from 11 a.m. until noon at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, 37 Church St. All are welcome. For more information, call Selina Brooks at 207-616-8849.
Community
Postponed: Diocesan council to host Stations of the Crib Nov. 6
The Maine Diocesan Council of Catholic Women is set to host a Stations of the Crib on Saturday, Nov. 6, at St. Mary Church, 41 Western Ave. in Augusta. Doors open at 8 a.m., with the program starting at 9:30 a.m. A light breakfast will be served. The event will also be presented via Zoom […]
Elm City Bridge Club recognizes Oct. 26 winners
FAIRFIELD — Ken Harvey and Di Bishop were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s Oct. 26 game. Ed and Joyce Rushton placed second, and Lee Lenfest and Gabriele Rice placed third. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Elks Lodge, Industrial Road in Waterville. Participants are asked to bring their own partner. […]
Saint Dominic Academy Holiday Festival set for Nov. 6
Vendor registration for the festival is open.
Camden gallery to host silent art auction fundraiser for library
The Camden Public Library is putting together a silent art auction featuring Midcoast artists. The show is scheduled to be on display from Saturday to Saturday, Nov. 6-13, at Page Gallery at 23 Bay View St. in Camden. Nov. 13 is an all-day open house reception at the gallery, welcoming viewers and bidders from 10 […]
Conference to focus on living with cancer during pandemic
The Christine B. Foundation and Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center plan to co-host its Maine Cancer Series, starting with the Downeast Living With Cancer Conference: Living With Cancer in the Time of a Pandemic. The event is scheduled to be held via Zoom at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, and will focus on the […]
Author-illustrator to discuss storytelling potential of ‘Crankie’ scroll
ROCKPORT — The latest online lecture of the Maine Media Workshops’ weekly alumni lecture series is scheduled to feature book artist Lucky Platt, who will discuss the storytelling potential of the ancient “Crankie” scroll from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3. The storytelling form involves an illustrated or decorated scroll, and includes ways of […]
St. Joseph Nutrition Center to host Winter Farmers’ Market
The Farmington Farmers’ Market will move indoors to a new location at the St. Joseph Center starting on Saturday, Nov. 6. The winter market will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, November through April, at the center, located at the corner of Quebec and Middle Streets. The Center houses the St. Joseph […]
Kennebec Historical Society welcomes new leader
Members of the Augusta-based Kennebec Historical Society recently elected Jamie Carter Logan of Augusta as their president. Logan, 35, a freelance writer and consultant, replaces Patsy Garside Crockett, also of Augusta, who stepped down after four years in office. Mark Laney of Winthrop was elected treasurer, succeeding Doreen Harvey, also of Winthrop. Kent London of […]
Augusta Cub Scouts attend ‘Touch a Truck’ event
Augusta Cub Scout Pack 684 held a “Touch a Truck” event Oct. 23 at Mill Park in Augusta. Youth from around the area climbed on and in large rigs and small earth-movers, learning from the owners how each worked. The event also had information about Cub Scouting. “It was great to see kids having fun […]