WILTON — Foothills Land Conservancy plans to hold its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at the Academy Hill School cafeteria, 585 Depot St. The business meeting and election of officers and board members will be conducted followed by a presentation by Dr. Julia Daly, associate professor of geology at the University of […]
Events
Waterville hospice to offer healing garden workshop series for youth
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is planning its Hope’s Place Healing Garden Workshop Series for grieving children and teens at 304 Main St., in Waterville, according to a news release from the nonprofit organization. • Memorial Garden Creations! is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 22. In the hospice healing garden, participants can learn about […]
Washington library to host wire tree art workshop June 25
WASHINGTON — The Gibbs Library is set to present a wire tree art workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25. Those interested can attend at the 40 Old Union Road library, or from home via Zoom. Ryan Kelley of Wire By Ryan will teach the class remotely, according to a news release […]
Augusta group to host fundraiser showing of Martha Ballard film
AUGUSTA — The Mayor’s Committee for Martha Ballard, a city group planning a memorial celebrating the famed early American midwife and diarist, is planning a June 15 presentation of the 1997 documentary film “A Midwife’s Tale.” The 89-minute movie, which first appeared on PBS in 1998 as part of the American Experience film series, is […]
Ag department to allow producers to request voluntary contract termination
Additional flexibilities have been announced to help address threats to global food security.
Damariscotta gallery displays Waldoboro couple’s art
River Arts is set to showcase the paintings of Polly McGrory and Wolfgang Busse from Thursday, June 9, through Wednesday, June 29, in the River Room at 36 Elm St. Plaza in Damariscotta. This show features the landscapes, seascapes and portraits created by this couple from Waldoboro. According to a news release from the gallery, […]
Wild blueberry field days meeting set for June 14
University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s wild blueberry field days meeting is scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 at Brodis Blueberries, 87 Jones Hill Road in Hope. The Midcoast IPM field meeting will focus on pest and crop management and large-scale mulching. UMaine Extension wild blueberry specialist and University of Maine assistant professor […]
Kennebec educators association to hold potluck luncheon, auction
The Kennebec Retired Educators Association plans to meet at 11 a.m. Monday, June 13, at the Browne residence, 793 Webber Road, Vassalboro. This annual potluck luncheon and auction benefits a scholarship fund. Members are asked to bring a casserole, salad or dessert to share, and to bring items to be sold in the auction. For […]
Educational center to offer college planning sessions in June, July
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: • Monday, June 27, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, June 29, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Thursday, June 30, at 9 […]
Choral ensemble to perform June 12 at Augusta church postponed
Reprise Choral Ensemble is set to perform a program, Side by Side, at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at Green Street United Methodist Church at 13 Green St., in Augusta. The singers, directed by Mary Rector and with collaborative pianist Beth Schiller, will perform old and new poetry set to music by old and new […]