The Bicycle Coalition of Maine plans to host Bike Day at the Capitol Thursday, May 4 at the State House in Augusta. The coalition is bringing back this event to raise awareness in the legislature and beyond of the needs and concerns of people walking and bicycling in Maine. All interested people are invited to […]
Events
Augusta library to host talk by herbalist May 9
AUGUSTA — Nate Petley, a naturopathic doctor and clinical herbalist, plans in May to share some of his favorite herbs, how he uses them for health and healing, and how to identify them. His talk is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, in the Community Meeting Room at Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. […]
State program offers eligible homeowners financial assistance
To complete a pre-screening questionnaire, go to haf.mainehousing.org.
Registration opens for Wreaths Across America’s Stem to Stone Races
The are virtual and in-person options; prices will increase July 1 through race day.
Educational center to offer college planning sessions in May, June
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Tuesday, May 30, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, May 31, at 6 and 7 p.m. • Thursday, June 1, at […]
StoryWalk to launch at Reed Field in Waterville May 5
The Waterville StoryWalk now has two locations. Each of them features a book by a Maine author. The Rotary Clubs of Waterville Noon and Waterville Sunrise, and the Waterville Public Library have announced the newest Waterville StoryWalk location at Reed Field. Located at 58 Drummond Ave., the wooded area features “Rhoda’s Rescue,” written by Barbara […]
Rangeley arts group seeks entries for photography show exhibit
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans to hold the ninth annual Western Mountain Photography Show exhibit from Saturday, Sept. 9, through Monday, Oct. 2. It will feature an awards reception from 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 9, at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater at 2493 Main St., […]
Belgrade society plans history walk for May 6
Belgrade residents and others interested in the town’s history can find out more with “Step Into the Past: Historic Main Street, Belgrade Lakes Village,” at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 6. The walk is one of 35 Jane’s Walks being offered across Maine that day. It is free and open to the public, no registration is […]
Waterville South End Bird Walk set for May 6
The Waterville South End Bird Walk is set for 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 6. Attendees are asked to meet at 401 Water St., the Kennebec Sanitary Treatment District. The rain date is May 13. Those who attend can learn to identify by sight and sound many of the bird species in the area year round, […]
Area age-friendly committees to hold transportation forum May 5
The Age-Friendly Committees from Augusta, Chelsea and Hallowell, plan to reconvene a regional transportation forum from 9:30 a.m. to noon Friday, May 5, at the Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road in Hallowell. The forum will provide an opportunity for discussion. A similar gathering in 2019 launched an effort to address the challenging issue, […]