Kennebec Land Trust and the Hallowell Conservation Commission plan to host Barbara Vickery, co-editor of “Birds of Maine,” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10. The presentation and discussion — to be held at the Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road in Hallowell — will cover the book and conservation priorities in the state of […]
Events
Falmouth-based Audubon chapter to host nature talk
Western Maine Audubon plans to sponsor its third nature talk, a presentation by Dr. Ron Butler entitled “Maine’s Damselflies and Dragonflies,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, in the University of Maine at Farmington’s Lincoln Auditorium at 270 Main St. This presentation, open to the general public, will begin with a general overview of the […]
Hinckley museum to offer outdoor events in May
HINCKLEY — L.C. Bates Museum at 14 Easler Road plans to offer the following May programs, including wildflower and pond activities that explore the local environment and its inhabitants, according to a news release from the museum. Outdoor events are weather dependent. • Saturday May 7, 10 a.m.: May is National Flower Month, and people […]
Norway library kicks off Adopt-A-Book program
Norway Memorial Library’s annual Adopt-A-Book program, offering the public an opportunity to honor a child, friend or relative with a book added to the collection in their name, is scheduled to be held throughout May. Each book purchased will be identified with a book plate. Books awaiting adoption are on display in the library and […]
Waterville continuing care center to hold virtual auction
WATERVILLE — Northern Light Continuing Care Lakewood’s May Day Auction is back in virtual form for 2022. Bidders can view auction items at northernlighthealth.org/lakewoodauction and place bids Monday through Friday, May 9-13, according to a news releases from the center. Auction items include an Acadian supper for 10 at the home of Lakewood ambassador Marie […]
Augusta chamber to host Women’s Network luncheon May 11
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce plans to host a Women’s Network luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive. The event will feature a presentation, “Finding My Footing: The Last 20 Years,” with Hillary Roberts, executive director of the Kennebec Humane Society. […]
Waterville chamber business breakfast to host Fluent IMC founder
WATERVILLE — Marnie Grumbach of Fluent IMC will speak during Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce business breakfast set for 7:15 a.m. Thursday, May 12, in the Colby/Coburn Room at the Best Western Plus, 375 Main St., according to a news release from the chamber. Grumbach will share a brief glossary of the terms relevant to digital […]
Cony class of ‘81 to hold belated 40th reunion
Cony High School’s class of 1981 plans to hold a belated 40th reunion from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at The White Duck, 2527 U.S. Route 202 in Winthrop. Food and drink will be at the classmate’s cost; a group menu will be used to place orders. Classmates are encouraged to bring their […]
Winthrop society to host historian’s talk about early settler
Historian Mike Bell plans to give a presentation about early settler Jonathan Whiting and his contribution to the town of Winthrop at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center at 107 Main St. In 1790 Jedediah Prescott made a plan for the town of Winthrop based on the work of […]
Bath-area land trust to offer bud break walk May 12
Tenley Elizabeth Wurglitz, land and stewardship director with the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust, plans to offer a give a stroll to observe the opening of buds, the unfurling of baby leaves, and the emergence of early spring wildflowers from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 12. The program will start from the parking lot of […]