CAMDEN — Diane Lebson of Evergreen Philanthropic Solutions plans to offer practical advice on how to make a greater impact with philanthropic engagements during a free online workshop at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, hosted by Camden Public Library. Lebson’s presentation will highlight lessons from her new book, “For a Good Cause: A Practical Guide […]
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Alumni lecture series to host ‘My Father’s Life in Pictures: A Collaboration’
ROCKPORT — The latest online lecture of a weekly alumni lecture series is scheduled to feature photographer David Hilliard from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27. He will discuss his four-decade-long project of photographing his father, ending during the pandemic, “My Father’s Life in Pictures: A Collaboration.” The lecture is hosted by Maine Media […]
Rangeley Lakes school drama club to present ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
The Rangeley Lakes Regional Middle and High School Drama Club is scheduled to present “Little Shop of Horrors” Friday to Sunday, Nov. 19-21, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Nov. 19 and 20 and 2 p.m. Nov. 21. “Little Shop of Horrors,” with books and lyrics by Howard Ashman […]
Skowhegan recreation to host Nightmare on Poulin Drive
The Skowhegan Parks & Recreation Department is scheduled to host a haunted trail, the Nightmare on Poulin Drive, from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Skowhegan Community Center, 39 Poulin Drive. The department’s annual Halloween event has been modified to keep health and safety in mind. Participants will make their way around […]
Elm City Bridge Club recognizes Oct. 19 winners
FAIRFIELD — Ed and Joyce Rushton were winners at the Elm City Bridge Club’s Oct. 19 game. Jeanie Reiling and Lynn Kerschner placed second, and Di Bishop and Ken Harvey 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. […]
Camden Amphitheatre to host ‘spooky sound bath’ Oct. 30
Camden Public Library plans to host musical instrument creator and sound therapist Jim Doble at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, in the Amphitheatre on Atlantic Avenue for the final community “sound bath” of the season. This program will occur in the dark and incorporate spooky sounds. “Come enjoy a special nighttime inner journey with the […]
Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center to offer volunteer advocate training
WINTHROP — The Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center plans to offer a virtual free sexual assault advocate training on Tuesday, Oct. 26. The center operates the 24-hour, confidential, free sexual assault crisis and support line at 1-800-871-7741 for Kennebec and Somerset counties. The center seeks volunteers to help make a difference in the lives […]
Historic Dresden courthouse to offer tricks, treats, twilight tours
DRESDEN — Lincoln County Historical Association plans to present Halloween tours from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29 and 30, at the Pownalborough Court House at 23 Court House Road. Participants can experience tours of the courthouse and cemetery, with hauntings provided by actors portraying the ghosts of Pownalborough’s past. Hot chocolate […]
Waterville hospital, partners offer online activity, nutrition guide
Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville and Healthy Communities of the Capital Area, in partnership with the Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 program, are partnering to provide individuals and families with the online “Physical Activity and Healthy Nutrition Guide — Kennebec County.” People can check out places to adventure in Kennebec County, as well as guidelines to […]
Post-secondary scholarships offered to Franklin County adults
Adult learners from Franklin County who are returning to school for post-secondary education are eligible to apply for the Hugh and Elizabeth Montgomery Scholarship. Preference is given to students for whom a scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to attend school. First-time applicants need not be enrolled in a degree-granting program but […]