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 […]
Events
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 […]
Waterville holiday grief support group to begin Nov. 9
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer an eight-week support group for people grieving the loss of a loved one. The time-limited bereavement group is meant to support individuals through the holiday season. The group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting Nov. 9. It will be facilitated by trained bereavement volunteers. Meetings are […]
Wilton lodge accepting orders for Oct. 15 takeout supper
Wilton Masonic Lodge No. 156 plans to host a takeout supper featuring a baked breaded chicken breast meal, from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road in East Wilton. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. Home deliveries are […]
Carrabassett Valley museum to host hall of fame event Nov. 5
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Maine Ski and Snowboard Museum plans to host a reception and induction ceremony of 23 individuals into the Maine Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. The event is set for 3:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Sugarloaf Base Lodge, 5012 Access Road in Carrabassett Valley. It will include a cash bar, […]
Waterville film fest opens submissions, plans ’23 event in new arts center
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center has opened submissions for the 26th annual Maine International Film Festival. The festival, scheduled for July 7-16, will be hosted at the Paul J. Schupf Arts Center, which will be the new home for the Maine Film Center in downtown Waterville. For the second year, MIFF will offer Tourmaline […]
Orono-based center to host talk on climate, justice with EPA admin
The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine is set to host a talk about initiatives by the federal government to address climate change and environmental justice. The talk will feature David Cash, the New England regional administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17. […]
Whitefield society to feature award-winning Maine author Oct. 16
The Whitefield Historical Society plans to hold its annual Day of Remembrance at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Whitefield Fire Station, 24 Townhouse Road. Deborah Gould, author of “The Eastern novels: The Early Years and Later On,” will be this year’s guest speaker. Gould grew up in Portland and Brunswick. After college in […]
Great Maine Apple Day to be held in Unity Oct. 16
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s Great Maine Apple Day — a celebration of the history, flavor and tradition of Maine apples — is set for noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. The event will be held at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center, 294 Crosby Brook Road in Unity. Admission is free, with donations to […]
Kennebec Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Oct. 15 in Waterville
The Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter invites residents from Waterville and surrounding communities to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Kennebec Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Head of Falls and Riverwalk in Waterville. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s […]