The University of Maine Center on Aging plans to host the 16th annual Clinical Geriatrics Colloquium, “Advancing Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Delivery of Age Friendly Health Care” online Monday, Oct. 25. The colloquium — co-sponsored by the UMaine Institute of Medicine and School of Social Work, the Maine Gerontological Society, the Maine […]
Community
Historical society to host tour of Winthrop cemetery
Bailey Public Library Adult Services Librarian Nick Perry and Youth Services Librarian Stacy Tomassone plan a journey into the past, hosted by Winthrop Maine Historical Society, at noon Saturday, Oct. 9. Attendees can learn about the first settlers who came to Winthrop, a Revolutionary War hero and a Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, […]
Damariscotta gallery seeks art for photo show
River Arts in Damariscotta invites photographers to submit work for its upcoming photo show, which is open to original photographic works. The deadline for dropping off work at the gallery is 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16. Photographer Rose Marasco is the show’s juror. The show is open to photographic works only. All work must be […]
Skowhegan church women’s group to host takeout dinner
Reservations are needed for the Oct. 9 meal.
Shakespeare in Maine Communities production to tour Oct. 5-23
The tour is to visit schools and community centers in Maine.
Jubilarian Mass honors Maine priests in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH — More than 50 Maine priests joined parishioners at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church Sept. 24 to celebrate the priesthood as well as the ordination anniversaries of many priests. The annual Jubilarian Mass honors priests celebrating special anniversaries since their ordination to the priesthood, particularly those commemorating 25 or 50 years as a priest. The […]
Camden, town’s library celebrates ‘Olmsted 200’
The nationwide event celebrates of the work and philosophy of the Olmsted firm over the past 200 years of American park design.
Gardiner church youth and teen groups to meet
GARDINER — Winter Street Baptist Church plans to hold youth and teen group activities from 5 to 6 pm. on the first and third Sunday of each month at 32 Winter St. Team K.I.D. Youth Group is for ages 4 to grade six, and Teen Impact Group is for grades seven to 12. Activities will […]
State program to collect unwanted pesticides for free
AUGUSTA — The Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program protects Maine’s natural resources and prevents agriculture pollution by promoting the safe and proper disposal of outdated, unused, or unwanted pesticides. The program is open to homeowners and family-owned farms who are encouraged to bring unwanted pesticides — including herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, and similar products used in […]
Community program to host ‘Food & Fun’ drive-thru event Oct. 6
In lieu of its annual community celebration, the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program is set to host a Food & Fun Drive-Thru event from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, simultaneously in Augusta, Waterville and Skowhegan. The drive thru will be held at the Augusta Civic Center, at 76 Community Drive, Notre Dame Church, […]