The University of Maine at Farmington Public Forum series is set to present a lecture by biology professor Timothy Breton, “Making waves with big ideas on science education and research in western Maine.” In this talk, Breton will discuss growing the life science economy in Maine and the National Science Foundation grants that he recently […]
Events
Benton talk to cover Maine Entomological Society, wonders of bugs
BENTON — The Sebasticook Regional Land Trust plans to host a talk on the insect and terrestrial arthropod fauna of Maine. The event is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Benton Grange, 29 River Road. Geologist and retired Colby College professor Bob Nelson will introduce the Maine Entomological Society and its work. […]
WinterKids opens application window for 2024 winter games
The application is open until Monday, Oct. 23.
Skowhegan church group seeks vendors for Nov. 18 holiday fair
SKOWHEGAN — The Women’s Fellowship seeks vendors for its annual Mistletoe Holiday Craft Fair. The event is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Tewksbury Hall behind the Federated Church at 13 Island Ave. Tables cost $25 each. Payment is required by Wednesday, Nov. 15. For tables and more information, […]
American Legion Post 2 to host brunch day in Augusta Oct. 22
This event is open to the public, but one must have a ticket.
Franco-American society sets fall general meeting for Oct. 21 in Auburn
David Chittim, Androscoggin Historical Society president, will be guest speaker.
Holistic Mystic Fair set for Augusta Oct. 28
A Holistic Mystic Fair is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Augusta Armory, 179 Western Ave. in Augusta. Attendees can meet with a psychic medium, have a massage and get advice from non-traditional healers. They can talk with spiritualists, shamans, clairvoyants and palm, Tarot and other card readers, according […]
Hallowell committee to host granite talk Oct. 21
The Hallowell Citizens Initiative Committee plans to host a presentation on the national impact of Hallowell Granite by Ron Kley at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21., at Hallowell City Hall, 1 Winthrop St. Kley has spent many years researching the facts, figures and anecdotes around the production and use of Hallowell Granite in many of […]
Washington library to offer workshop for artists Oct. 21
WASHINGTON — Gibbs Library plans to offer a free workshop, “Abstraction and the Landscape” with Karen Jelenfy, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, in the Bryant Room at 40 Old Union Road. Using book illustrations and a piece of Jelenfy’s original work, students can reflect on artists’ use of abstraction as a […]
New Ventures Maine launches mini-grant competition
Applications are due Friday, Nov. 3.