DAMARISCOTTA — Skidompha Public Library is holding two virtual classes for teens. A virtual cooking class will be held at 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 19, with local Chef Mikael Andersson. Andersson left Sweden in his early 20s, has worked in eateries all over the world, and is now the head chef at Lincoln Academy. He […]
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Fayette preserve closed to hikers during mud season
FAYETTE — Kennebec Land Trust’s Parker Pond Headland Preserve, located on Fellows Cove Road, is temporarily closed to hikers during mud season, which continues through April or May. The road is only open to homeowners to minimize the impacts on the road. During mud season, the trust recommends hikers instead visit the nearby Torsey Pond […]
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Winthrop man to delve into importance of local history
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society will host the Zoom event.
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Creative aging programs receive $60,000 from arts commission
AUGUSTA — The Maine Arts Commission is expanding its programming for older citizens thanks to an infusion of $60,000 to support Creative Aging initiatives throughout the state. The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, in collaboration with Aroha Philanthropies, announced its Leveraging State Investments in Creative Aging grant award to 36 state and jurisdictional arts […]
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Veterans Count Maine benefit planned for June 19
Each participant will take fundraising to new heights, raising a minimum of $1,000 in donations for Veterans Count Maine to be eligible to rappel.
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VA Maine ‘Virtual Veteran Town Hall’ set for April 6
AUGUSTA — VA Maine Healthcare System will provide the latest updates on the COVID-19 vaccine and its planning efforts to administer the vaccine from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, during a Virtual Veteran Town Hall. Those who join via Webex will have the ability to type in questions live during the event. Those […]
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Virtual tour brings UMaine music ensembles into schools
ORONO — Each spring, ensembles from the University of Maine School of Performing Arts’ Division of Music leave campus for performance tours around Maine, stopping to play concerts in schools, churches and community centers across the state and beyond. This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic still limiting gatherings and travel, the spring tour will nevertheless […]
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Hope’s Place grief support sessions to begin April 7
The program serves youth ages 3 to 18 and their parents or caregivers.
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Cultural Celebration Day to host author Abdi Nor Iftin
The event will be hosted by the University of Maine at Augusta Student Life.
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Diversity in children’s literature discussion set for April 6
The online event will be hosted by the University of Maine Raymond H. Fogler Library in Orono.