49th Annual Blueberry Festival Coming to Winslow Saturday, August 15! Delightful “All Things Blueberry” Festival Presented This Year as a Drive-Through / Take-Out / “To-Go” Event! One of Maine’s all-time most beloved, popular, and downright yummy summer events—Winslow’s annual Blueberry Festival—is coming this year on Saturday, August 15, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at […]

Bill Berlinghoff is a folksinger with more than half a century of performing experience, appearing in almost every east-coast state from Maine to Virginia and as far west as Colorado and Oregon. In his rich, flexible baritone accompanied by banjo or guitar, Bill sings a wide range of songs, spanning the traditional mountain music of […]

The annual Mid-Maine Chamber Golf Classic tournament, originally scheduled for June 15 at the Waterville Country Club, has been postponed to Tuesday, August 18 for this year, with an 11 a.m. shotgun start. Given the current orders relating to COVID-19, the determination was made that it is too early to say when courses and other […]

As the school year approaches, it brings with it, great uncertainties. Not knowing whether students will be learning in the classroom, from their living room, or a combination of both, adds a level of stress to families who may already be struggling. Families are expected to spend nearly $800 on back to school supplies this […]

If you want your employees and your customers focused on why they’re at your business, instead of on whether they’ll get sick, you’ll want to attend our series. Our panels of experts will cover the topics and contingencies you need to prepare for to have your workforce present, engaged, and safe. Topics will include: What […]

In part 2 of our On the Road series to Waldoboro, we will explore the work of textile artist, Sara Hotchkiss. Hotchkiss loved fabrics and textiles from a very young age and began sewing and knitting for her childhood dolls. Her grandmother taught her the link between color, shape and texture, and the art of […]

The newest Art Kit is a Watercolor Art Kit you can use to make your imagination come to life! Art Kits for All are free to members of the community; generous support is provided by our Ambassador Sponsors: Colby Center for the Arts and Humanities, Kennebec Savings Bank, and MaineGeneral Health and Advocate Sponsor: Bangor […]

We’re all in this together, let’s figure out  how to successfully start a new school year, take on new demands, new routines, and ensure we’re taking care of ourselves and each other.  Week 12 –  The New School Year: Let’s Figure It Out Together  Moderator: Karen Hawkes, VP of Operations Northern Light Beacon Health Panelist […]

Our On the Road series takes us to Kingfield, Maine where we will explore the unique and wonderful Stanley Museum. The Museum commemorates and preserves the heritage of Stanley family, the inventors of the famous “Stanley Steamer” automobile. Invented by Francis Edgar Stanley and manufactured by Francis and his twin brother, Freelan, the brothers created […]

We've been waiting for MONTHS to have Rustic Overtones back on our stage and we want more than 50 of you to be able to join the fun! Nothing in the performing arts is going exactly as planned these days, so this concert is moving online. You can watch Rustic Overtones rock out and connect […]

Join the Mid-Maine Chamber each month at our Business After Hours Events! These events are a great opportunity to mix and mingle with other business professionals and leaders in our communities. Hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and other beverages are available, as well as a 50/50 raffle and fabulous door prizes donated by area businesses. Don’t […]

In part 2 of our On the Road series to Kingfield, Maine, we will explore artists’ work at the High Peaks Artisan Gallery. With over 15 member artisans, the High Peaks gallery has a wide range of media on display. We will meet with various artists and learn more about their artistic practice. For more […]

This week’s free art kit is inspired by the Hew Locke exhibition at the Colby College Museum of Art! It is a super fun Boat Mobile with scratch art paper! Kits will be distributed at the Waterville Farmers’ Market from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. while supplies last. Art Kits for All is an innovative, collaborative […]

Come join KV Connect, Waterville’s young professionals’ group, for an exciting evening of networking, socialization, and social distancing while helping to support a great cause! Admission is a $5.00 suggested donation. All donations will be going to The Maine Film Center, a program of Waterville Creates! We’ve taken extra precautions to make sure that adherence […]

In Artful Meditation, a new Let Art Inspire wellness series, Jing Ye, a meditation teacher and a counselor at Colby College, will guide participants through a 30-minute meditation session inspired by a work in the Museum’s collection, fostering greater mind-body connection. September 9: In this session, we’ll ground our thoughts with the help of Theresa […]

Advocacy Refresher – Founder and President of Walton External Affairs Tim Walton explores why your government is your business, and why the legislature matters to you and your business. Committed to delivering high level, quality service, Walton External Affairs strategically focuses on three key service areas: government, business and industry relations. With a notable career spanning […]

Exciting Announcement Based on your positive feedback we are planning to continue our Business to Business Zoom Conference Series. Starting in September we invite you to join us twice a month beginning on Thursday, September 10 at 11 am. Together, we can support one another and keep Maine safely open for business. The Importance of […]

Join On the Road as we visit the Readfield Union Meeting House. Nestled in Readfield’s small community is a historical brick building that is a true artistic treasure. Supporters have recognized the importance of restoring and preserving Maine’s second oldest brick church which originally served as a “ meeting place” for community members. The murals […]

George J. Mitchell Distinguished Lecture with Ambassador Daniel Kurtzer Join the Goldfarb Center for the George J. Mitchell Distinguished International Lecture. The Middle East has confounded America’s diplomats for decades—authoritarian governments, civil strife and violence, economic distress, wars, and terrorism. Ambassador Daniel Kurtzer, the former ambassador to Israel and Egypt and currently the S. Daniel Abraham Professor of […]