Anyone can participate in the Blue Christmas Ceremony by sharing their loved ones’ names being remembered and receive a blue candle to light.
Events
Fairfield holiday celebration, fundraiser set for Dec. 12
FAIRFIELD — Lasting Impressions is set to host a benefit holiday celebration from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at 233 Main St. There will be free photos with Santa, a hot cocoa bar and treat bar, raffle drawings and a children’s entertainment area, all donated by local small businesses. Contributions are welcome; all donations go […]
Augusta church offers free Christmas day dinners for pickup
AUGUSTA — A free curbside pickup Christmas dinner and dessert is set to be provided by South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St., from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25. All are welcome to a full turkey dinner and dessert. Those unable to drive to the church, who would like […]
Christmas cantata set for Farmington Dec. 20, 22
FARMINGTON — The Christmas cantata, “Stars of Glory,” is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, and Sunday, Dec. 22, at the New Hope Baptist Church, 268 Perham St. This is a free hour-long program. This production features familiar and new Christmas carols in a Celtic style of music. Accompanied by an orchestrated background, it […]
Holiday concert set for Freeport Dec. 19
Proceeds benefit Freeport Community Services, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families and individuals in need.
Waterville issues winter parking ban
WATERVILLE — The city asks that the Concourse and Downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, to allow for snow cleanup by the Public Works Department. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For more information, contact Public Works at 207-680-4744. Check […]
Franklin County Fiddlers to hold concert, reunion Dec. 19
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Fiddlers, under the direction of Steven Muise, is set to hold a annual concert and reunion, “Home For The Holidays,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec.19, at Old South Church, 235 Main St. Admission is by donation and will be open seating. All donations received at the door will be presented […]
UMF Creative Writing seniors to read from their capstone work Dec. 12
FARMINGTON — After four years of dedication to the art of original and professional writing, seniors in the University of Maine at Farmington’s Creative Writing program will present readings from their capstone projects. This free Senior Seminar will be held from 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, in The Landing, in the UMF Olsen Student Center […]
Damariscotta gallery seeks art for members’ show
Artwork is being accepted at the gallery until 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11.
Augusta Symphony Orchestra to hold holiday concert Dec. 15
AUGUSTA — The Augusta Symphony Orchestra is set to host its annual Holiday Pops Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at the South Parish Church, 9 Church St. The program begins with Mozart’s Divertimento in F major, followed by Albinoni’s Oboe Concerto in D minor with the ASO’s own Necia Enoch as oboe soloist. […]