The Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter and Services hosted its 23rd annual golf tournament on Sept. 17 at Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro, according to a news release from the Waterville shelter. A total of 72 golfers took to the 18-hole course. Several of the shelter’s volunteers assisted in checking in players, selling raffle tickets and managing […]
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Maine churches to increase in-person capacity at daily, Sunday Masses
PORTLAND — Effective Tuesday, Oct. 13, Catholic churches in Maine will allow up to 50% capacity or 100 people total (whichever is less) at indoor daily and Sunday Masses, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Since June 1, the Portland Diocese has allowed Maine churches to […]
‘Masks: Live, Love, Laugh’ show to be on display Oct. 11 to Nov. 3
Submit your own masks and become part of the show, enter to win a prize.
Knights of Columbus to present ‘Faith, Family, and Financial Security’ via Zoom Oct. 13
Tom Hegna, a renowned economist and author, will present a free seminar “Faith, Family, and Financial Security” via Zoom at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocee of Portland. All are welcome to participate in the event, which is sponsored by the Knights of […]
Jobs For Maine’s Graduates welcomes to new board members
Jobs For Maine’s Graduates, a statewide nonprofit serving 10,000 students across Maine based in Augusta, welcomes two new members to its Board of Directors, according to a news release from Lisa Gardner, director of Stewardship, Jobs For Maine’s Graduates. The first, Virginia Swain, is Professor Emerita at Dartmouth College and is dedicated to helping Maine […]
Parent night meetings to return to OUT Maine Oct. 15
OUT Maine will resume its monthly parent night meetings on Zoom, with the first meeting scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, according to a news release from OUT Maine. OUT Maine’s monthly parent info night is for anyone parenting or caring for youth with a diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or gender […]
UMaine Extension offers updates for agricultural industry Oct. 14
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer two updates specific to the agricultural industry from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, according to a news release from the UMaine extension office based in Orono. “Navigating the Label Regulatory Requirements for Soil Fumigation” will be presented online by Maine Board of Pesticide Control inspector Keith […]
Lincoln County Historical Association continues to connect through Object of the Week articles
With the arrival of fall, many house museums are preparing to close up for the winter. However, the three sites maintained why Lincoln County Historical Association didn’t even have the opportunity to open this year because of the coronavirus. As the months of limited social contact wore on, the members considered new ways to fulfill […]
Kennebec Retired Educators Association to meet Oct. 12
Kennebec Retired Educators Association will meet at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, at the Best Western Motel, Upper Main Street, Waterville. Zoom is also available for those who prefer this option, according to a news release from Lauralee Davis, chairwoman for the association. Heather Johnson, commissioner of Community and Economic Development, will speak. Monies will […]
Masonic Group to offer takeout/pickup dinner, home delivery
Reservations required by Oct. 15.