WINTHROP — Earl Smith, a college historian and author, plans to speak at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10. The talk will be held at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Smith will talk about what inspired him to write his book “Downeast Genius, a History […]
Events
Free storytelling workshop planned in Rangeley
RANGELEY — A free storytelling workshop is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. Participants should come to the workshop with some ideas for their own story — something that really happened to them. Since they are telling a true story, there are no lines that need […]
Mid-Maine chamber plans business breakfast for Nov. 10
WATERVILLE — “Hybrid working arrangements: how to effectively manage employees and workplace productivity” is the title of the next gathering in the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast Series. The event is set for 7:15-9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at Best Western Plus, 375 Main St. The presentation — with Career Management Associates CEO/owner David […]
Waterville’s Festival of Trees needs volunteers
WATERVILLE — Volunteers are sought for the annual Festival of Trees, set for Friday to Sunday, Nov. 18-27 at The Elm, 21 College Ave. The event is presented by the Alfond Youth Center. The festival will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 18, 19, 25, 26; 10 a.m. to […]
Top Gun applications open until Nov. 30
Applications are being accepted for Top Gun, a Maine entrepreneurship acceleration program. Applications are open to Maine startup companies across all industry sectors in the regions of Portland, Lewiston/Auburn and Waterville. The program has helped more than 350 startups since 2009, according to a news release from the Portland-based Maine Center for Entrepreneurs and its […]
Rangeley chorus welcomes new members, sets 1st rehearsal for Nov. 4
The Rangeley Community Chorus plans to begin rehearsals for the annual holiday performance, and it will be welcoming new members. All that is required is a general love for singing and ability to attend most of the rehearsals, which will be held from 6:30 to 8 Friday and Sunday evenings. The first rehearsal is scheduled […]
Better Maine Conference set for Nov. 14
WATERVILLE — Dirigo Labs, a central Maine accelerator program, plans to hold the Better Maine Conference: Building Inclusive Workplaces, a conference dedicated to educating, having conversations on, and taking actionable steps towards diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplaces. Building Inclusive Workplaces is the first in a series of yearly conferences hosted by Dirigo Labs dedicated […]
Presentation on dementia, care continuum set for Nov. 8 in Farmington
Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice, together with the Woodlands Senior Living, the Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, and the Franklin Community Health Network, plan to present a free community education program about dementia and the care continuum. The presentation will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, in the Bass Room […]
Open Book Players plan Nov. 7 auditions for ‘A Christmas Carol and More’
Open Book Players plan to hold auditions for “A Christmas Carol and More” at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at Oak Hill High School, 56 School Road in Wales. The performances will be held Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 3 and 4, at Oak Hill High School. The players’ primary residence, Johnson Hall, is closed for restoration. The […]
Gardiner church’s Nov. 6 concert to benefit Hurricane Ian relief efforts
GARDINER — The Highland Avenue United Methodist Church plans to present a public concert Sunday, Nov. 6. A free will offering will be directed to relief efforts in Florida due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian. A concert of Christian music, composed by Ralph Cheney and Sandy Nisbet, will be held at 2 p.m. […]