The Open Book Player plans to hold auditions for their second show of the 2023-24 season, “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 at Oak Hill High School, 56 School Road in Wales. This seasonal production will include haunting stories written by Edgar Allen Poe, Kingsly Amis, Saki, among others, and […]
Events
Richmond Grange to host Oct. 3 talk on Questions 5-8
RICHMOND — Enterprise Grange plans to host Secretary of State Shenna Bellows Tuesday, Oct. 3 at the 15 Alexander Reed Road hall. She will speak on the election process as the chief election official of the state. She will also speak on the “yes” side of Questions 5-8, the constitutional amendments. Grange is non-partisan and […]
Thomas College to host open house for high school students, families Oct. 21
WATERVILLE — Thomas College plans to host its Fall Open House on Saturday, Oct. 21. Open to high school students and their families, this event will take place on Thomas College’s 180 West River Road campus. The events will entail academic sessions, an interactive campus tour, and a meet-and-greet with President Laurie G. Lachance. Plus, […]
Stars Over Katahdin event returns to Stacyville Oct. 14
PATTEN — Registration is open for the 10th annual Stars Over Katahdin, set for Saturday, Oct. 14. The event celebrates the darkest skies east of the Mississippi River with opportunities to explore the night sky guided by expert astronomers, state-of-the-art telescopes, and National Park Service Night Sky Rangers. With activities running from noon until 10 […]
Maine Maple Fall Fest set for Oct. 7, 8
Members of the Maine Maple Producers Association plan to host the fourth annual Maine Maple Fall Fest on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-8. More than 25 sugarhouses across the state will welcome visitors for seasonal activities like pony rides, corn mazes and apple picking, as well as offer a wide variety of local maple products […]
Wilton organization to host blessing of animals Oct. 7
The Wilton Ecumenical Community Organization plans to hold a community blessing of animals from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 at Bass Park on Lake Road in Wilton. Owners can bring their pet anytime within those two hours for a short prayer and blessing. They can also bring photos of the pet if the pet is […]
Waterville library to host 2023 Nosh & Knock Off fundraiser Oct. 28
The Waterville Public Library plans to host “Nosh & Knock Off: An Interactive Mystery Event,” an evening of mystery and magic at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the 73 Elm St. library. This fifth annual fundraiser will be a live-acted event. Nosh & Knock Off 2023 will feature an original script, “Murder at the […]
SeniorsPlus to offer October classes in Lewiston, Wilton, Norway
SeniorsPlus plans to offer classes in October at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations. They are being held in person, online or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Classes are free, unless noted. Locations are fully accessible. Hearing assistive equipment is available […]
Finding Our Voices launches Let’s Talk About It tour
Seven public libraries across Maine plan to boldly break the silence through October’s Domestic Abuse Awareness Month.
Senior college program on Alzheimer’s set for Oct. 5 in Bethel
BETHEL — Tips from the latest research from the Alzheimer’s Association are set to be presented by Valerie Cole, SeniorsPlus licensed social worker, from 4:30-6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5 at the West Parish Congregational Church, 32 Church St. This “Healthy Living for Brain and Body” program is sponsored by “To Your Health” of the […]