The City of Waterville is scheduled to host a workshop on Community Resilience at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at The Elm, 21 College Ave. The workshop is another step in the city’s process of identifying ways to reduce carbon emissions, transition to clean energy and become more resilient to climate change effects such as […]
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Scottish Rite Masons bring back Thanksgiving dinner after two-year hiatus
Dozens of people stopped by for the Thanksgiving dinner put on by the Scottish Rite Masons of Augusta Valley at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley on Thursday, and nearly 70 meals were delivered as the holiday tradition returns after a two-year hiatus.
Scout leaders attend outdoor training in Belgrade
BELGRADE — Scout Leaders completed training courses during the weekend of Oct. 22 at Camp Bomazeen. Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation Training and the Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills were the two courses offered. BALOO provides basic instruction for any Cub Scout adult leader or parent who will go on Cub Scout Den or Pack […]
Waterville-area film center director named emerging leader of year
WATERVILLE — Mike Perreault, executive director of the Maine Film Center, was recently presented the Central Maine Growth Council and KV Connect 2022 Emerging Leader of the Year award. The award was presented Nov. 10 at the council’s annual meeting celebration, sponsored by Central Maine Motors, Kennebec Savings Bank, MaineGeneral Health, and Huhtamaki, according to […]
From free meals to fun runs, our 2022 roundup of central Maine Thanksgiving events
Events are scheduled this week across Kennebec and Somerset counties.
Mid Maine Global Forum to host talk Nov. 28 in Waterville
Chris Myers Asch will discuss “America’s Whitest State? Migration to Maine Yesterday and Today.”
Rotary Club of Waterville to kick off charity auction Nov. 27
Proceeds to benefit food insecurity programs in the Central Maine area.
Jolly Gifts aims to spread Christmas cheer in Auburn, Winslow areas
In an effort to help children and families in need, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and Corpus Christi Parish will host Jolly Gifts, an initiative that aims to warm hearts and offer support to community members as they prepare for Christmas. All are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy or gift to the Jolly […]
Snowmaking begins at Quarry Road Trails, aided by new all-electric equipment
For the first time, the snowmaking machines ‘making winter possible’ at the Quarry Road trails in Waterville will be all electric.
Waterville-based chamber sets Shop Small Saturday event for Nov. 26
WATERVILLE — The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, together with area businesses, plans to hold Shop Small Saturday Mid-Maine on Saturday, Nov. 26. On top of being encouraged to decorate with festive holiday lights, in keeping with this year’s parade and festivities, participating businesses will be included in a special Shop Small – Save BIG coupon […]