AUGUSTA — Maine Arts Academy, in partnership with the Indigo Arts Alliance, is presenting “My Name Is…” This art show and reception showcases Black and brown artists inspired by the book “My Name is Sangoel” by Karen Lynn Williams and Khadra Mohammed in collaboration with the alliance for the fourth annual Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Festival. […]
Community
Community news and announcements from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Leeds Historical Society Sept. 29 program to focus on early 1900s postcards
The Leeds Historical Society, in conjunction with the Livermore/Livermore Falls Historical Society, is set to host a program about early 1900s photo postcards at the North Livermore Baptist Church, 619 Federal Road in Livermore, at 1:3o p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. Kevin Johnson, photo archivist from the Penobscot Marine Museum, will speak about the photos and […]
Memorial bike ride set for Windsor Sept. 29
This annual ride honors the memory of Carol Eckert, M.D. She was killed as a result of a bike accident that occurred in Windsor on Oct. 10, 2016.
The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Sept. 23-30
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Sept. 23-30
Ridge Rambler Square Dance Club to offer lessons
The lessons are held from 6:30-8 p.m. every Wednesday at the Jonathan Bowman Center at 129 Hartland Road in St. Albans.
Central Maine Square Dance Club to give dance lessons
The lessons are held from 6:30-8 p.m. every Tuesday at the George Mitchell School on Dutton Street in Waterville.
Scholarships recognize emerging college leaders
Local students are from South Paris, Pittston and Harrison.
UMaine Augusta to host Cyber Range Open House Sept. 18
AUGUSTA — A Cyber Range Open House is set for 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the University of Maine at Augusta Cyber Lab in the Randal Student Center, Room 246, 46 University Drive. The open house will also be available in real time via Zoom for those unable to attend in person. Attendees can […]
Explore Maine’s aquaculture industry with new virtual field trips from 4-H
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is launching of virtual field trips, a way for youth learners to explore Maine’s aquaculture industry. These immersive online experiences bring aquaculture to life, offering participants the chance to step inside cutting-edge facilities and learn directly from industry experts. Through the power of virtual reality and accessible browser-based tools, […]
Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop finished in first place in a close match during the Sept. 17 duplicate bridge session of Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville. The pairs of Natasha Rosenbaum and Nancy Nesbit, and Jeannie Reillig and Maureen Brochu, were close behind in a tie for second. Games begin […]