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 […]
Events
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. […]
Waterville YMCA to help veterans, families access needed resources
WATERVILLE — The YMCA of Greater Waterville plans to host a mobile vet center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at 126 North St. Services such as counseling for combat veterans, military sexual trauma survivors, and bereavement counseling for families who have lost a loved one while on active duty […]
Wilton church welcomes new rector
WILTON _ St. Luke’s Episcopal Church has announced that the Rev. John Balicki is its new rector. Before becoming an Episcopal priest, Balicki has been a civil engineer, regional planner, Catholic priest, pastoral counselor, and the bicycle/pedestrian coordinator for the state of Maine. Most recently, he served as Episcopal priest at St. Alban’s Church in […]
Farmington Farmers’ Market set to move indoors Nov. 5
The Farmington Farmers’ Market is set to move indoors to its winter location at the St. Joseph Center, 130 Quebec St., starting on Saturday, Nov. 5. The winter market will be held Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., November through April. The market accepts SNAP/EBT as well as credit and debit cards. People can […]
Unity-based association to hold Farmer to Farmer Conference Nov. 5-7
Farmers from around the state plan to gather Saturday through Monday, Nov. 5-7, at the Hutchinson Center at 80 Belmont Ave. in Belfast to learn from their peers and agricultural experts from around the Northeast. Participants can join with their fellow farmers at this year’s conference for offerings that include 30 educational sessions, farm tours […]
United Way launches community investment process for Kennebec County
All organizations interested in applying for funding will be required to attend a mandatory virtual training on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
Delicious Divas performance set for Madison
MADISON — A Delicious Divas performance is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at American Legion Tardiff-Belanger Post 39, 20 S. Maple St. The cost is $20 per person; only 70 tickets will be sold in advance. Proceeds benefit the New Building Fund. People can stop by the hall or call 207-696-5848, after 3 […]
Volunteer Maine seeks grant applications for public health competition
Interested agencies are encouraged to attend a virtual information session from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1.
AmeriCorps grants applications available
Volunteer Maine, the Maine Commission for Community Service, is accepting grant applications under the AmeriCorps State Competitive program. This annual AmeriCorps competition focuses on federal funding priorities, which this year include rural communities, climate action, and service as a pathway to employment, according to a news release from the Augusta-based commission. Interested agencies are encouraged […]