The University of Maine at Augusta is scheduled to host the Maine Chapter of the Fulbright Association’s Forum on Global Cybersecurity from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at UMA’s Farber Forum in Jewett Hall, 46 University Drive in Augusta. This event will also be available to watch remotely. The event is free and […]
Events
Farmington arts organization offers ‘As You Like It’ Oct. 21
ArtsFarmington plans to bring Theater at Monmouth’s Shakespeare in Maine Communities Tour to Farmington. Shakespeare’s comedy, “As You Like It” will be performed for students of Mt. Blue High School and the Farmington Middle School on Friday, Oct. 21. A workshop with students is also planned. A free performance for members of area communities is […]
Teens to Trails to kick off 2022 Life Happens Outside Challenge
Maine middle schools will tally outside minutes in late October for a $3,000 prize.
Chesterville Poetry Night set for Oct. 21 at meeting house
The Chesterville Center Union Meeting House plans to resume its Chesterville Poetry Night at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at 3 Borough Road. Having missed two years because of the pandemic, poets and poetry fans can again gather for what will be the fourth time to share their own poems or favorites written by Chesterville […]
Rosary rallies to be held around Maine Oct. 15
October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. It marks the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to “say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world,” according to a news release from Dave Guthro of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland’s […]
Skowhegan, Western Maine parishes to help children in need
The Box of Joy program, facilitated by Skowhegan and Western Maine Lakes churches, helps children in need. To participate, individuals and families fill a shoe box or boxes with gifts and mark the box for a boy or a girl and the approximate age. In general, toys, hygiene items and school supplies are acceptable. Items […]
Augusta society to host talk about life of Gen. Benjamin F. Butler
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society’s October presentation, “Let’s Stop Calling Him ‘Beast’: Revisiting the Life of Gen. Benjamin F. Butler,” is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Augusta City Center, 16 Cony St. Elizabeth D. Leonard will be the presenter. In 2013, when Colby College decided to restore to public view […]
Union library to feature mysteries author at Oct. 19 Soup & Suspense event
Barbara Ross, author of the Maine Clambake Mysteries and the Jane Darrowfield Mysteries, is scheduled to give a presentation Wednesday, Oct. 19, during Vose Library’s annual Soup & Suspense event at 293 Common Road in Union. The event will be held in person and via Zoom, according to a news release from Diane True, library […]
Winslow center to offer free technology workshop Oct. 19
WINSLOW — The Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon plan to offer a free technology workshop this month for anyone older than 55. The workshop is set for 1:15-2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the St. Joseph Center, 80 Garland Road. Participants can learn to safely browse the internet. Although not necessary, all are welcome […]
Literacy Volunteers office to host annual meeting Oct. 19 in Farmington
Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties plans to recognize supporters at this year’s annual meeting, which is open to the public. The 2022 LVFSC meeting is scheduled for 4:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at its Mt. Blue Learning Center at 129 Seamon Road in Farmington, located in the Franklin County Adult Education center). The […]