AUGUSTA — The St. Michael School Christmas Fair will be presented virtually through Dec. 21 at https://sites.google.com/smsmaine.org/smschristmasfair. “People can shop from the convenience of their own homes anytime through the week of Christmas and have items shipped directly to their homes,” said Kevin Cullen, principal at St. Michael, according to a news release from the school. […]
Community
Alfond center plans Thanksgiving meals to go
This year the Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA of Greater Waterville at the Alfond Youth & Community Center will serve 750 fully cooked and individually packaged Thanksgiving Dinners, drive-thru style, from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday Nov. 21, from their parking lot at 126 North St. in Waterville. In addition, this Thursday and Friday […]
Thibodeau’s Abstractions on view at River Arts
River Arts in Damariscotta will present a solo show of Marli Thibodeau’s abstract paintings in the River Room through Dec. 2. Introducing her emerging body of work in “Innate Expression,” Thibodeau will be available in the gallery at 36 Elm St.from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, to discuss her process with visitors. Thibodeau […]
Greenhouse plastic recycling collection ends Dec. 15
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is accepting greenhouse plastic for recycling through Dec. 15 before closing out the season, according to a news release from the UMaine extension office in Orono. The recycling program accepts clear, low-density, polyethylene (LDPE#4) plastic used to cover greenhouses, high tunnels, hoop houses and other agricultural structures. Collection sites also […]
Grace Christian Academy honor roll
Area students earn academic recognition.
Local outing clubs win free trips from Teens to Trails
Maranacook Community High School in Readfield, Cony High School in Augusta, and the Gardiner Area High School to receive free trips.
Wobble and Gobble 5K set for Nov. 21-29
Virtual run proceeds will benefit UMaine Extension 4-H.
‘The Traveling Sisters: Moving Forward’ virtual event set for Nov. 18
Kennebec Historical Society to host Facebook Live presentation by Shelley Lance-Fulk and Jacklyn Amtower.
UMaine Extension offers Thanksgiving recipes, food safety tips
University of Maine Cooperative Extension has several resources to help prepare a safe and healthy Thanksgiving meal. Before buying that turkey, UMaine Extension associate professor and registered dietitian Kate Yerxa suggests “planning for one to 1½ pounds of turkey per person. This will provide enough for the meal and leftovers for turkey sandwiches or a […]
Free cloth masks available to chamber members
Free cloth masks are available to all chamber members between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce office located at 50 Elm St. in Waterville.