WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center is scheduled to conclude its fall series, “Cinema in Conversation: Films of Freedom, Captivity, and Human Rights,” with a screening of the documentary “All Light, Everywhere” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16. The showing, to take place at Railroad Square Cinema, 17 Railroad Square, will be followed by a […]
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Waterville Rotary launches 58th annual charity auction
Proceeds are to benefit food insecurity programs in the Central Maine area.
Waterville gallery to open ‘Shirt Stories: Frescoes’ exhibit
Waterville Creates’ next exhibition at its Ticonic Gallery, “Shirt Stories: Frescoes” by Barbara Sullivan, is scheduled to open Monday, Nov. 15, at 10 Water St. #106. A special members’ only reception will be held with the artist from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18. To learn more about becoming a member, visit watervillecreates.org/membership. “Shirt […]
Ladies Guild toiletries drive underway in Waterville
WATERVILLE — The St. Theresa’s Ladies Guild of Corpus Christi Parish is holding its annual toiletries drive to collect items of need for area food pantries in the colder months ahead. The guild is accepting donations of shampoo, toothpaste, shavers, soap, deodorant and feminine products (no sample sizes or opened containers). Through Sunday, Nov. 14, […]
At Quarry Road Trails Fall Festival, visitors bask in the brisk fall weather
Quarry Road Trails brought back the Fall Festival after a hiatus last year, and visitors were able to enjoy a clear fall day and the variety of activities set up.
For central Maine entertainment venues, the show must go on … with precautions
While concert halls and theaters are ready to welcome back both performers and audiences, the continuing COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a challenge.
School districts in central Maine hustle to bring COVID-19 vaccine to their youngest students
Children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for the vaccine and some school districts in the region will host clinics as soon as next week.
Political newcomer prevails in Waterville recount for Ward 7 council seat
Thomas A. McCormick picked up two more votes in Friday’s recount for the City Council seat in Waterville, defeating incumbent Erik Thomas 161 to 151.
Amy Calder: We fretted over Thurston, not that it mattered to him
Thurston, a 4-year-old feline, didn’t show much gratitude after his owners sought the care of a vet for a troubling infection, Amy Calder writes.
Waterville church members hold diaper drive for local families
WATERVILLE — St. Mark’s Episcopal Church held its annual diaper drive Oct. 25 to benefit the Waterville Essentials Closet, providing supplies for local families that are not available through other benefits like SNAP and WIC. More than 3,000 diapers were collected from church member donations and gathered to pack and deliver the donations. Everyone is […]