Jacqueline Terrassa is a native of Puerto Rico. She previously served as vice president for learning and public engagement at the Art Institute of Chicago. Terrassa also worked previously at the Met, from 2011 to 2016, where she helped establish inclusive studio art programs for residents. She also directed public programs at the Museum of […]

What better way to enjoy a Saturday, get some holiday shopping done - and know that you are helping your friends, neighbors, and business owners at the same time. So, grab your mask, your friends and family members – and head to the great outdoors for some much needed activity. Shopping locally keeps your monies […]

Join us virtually from November 28 - November 30 for our first art auction, supporting local artists and youth across Maine. The goal of the HGHW Art Auction is to raise money for our youth-focused organization while also supporting and promoting the artwork of girl, woman, and gender expansive artists in our Maine communities. To […]

The Bakery Photo Collective proudly presents an evening with Maine-based photographer Gary Green. Join us as we discuss his two new books: The River Is Moving/The Blackbird Must Be Flying, a meditation on the Maine landscape, and When Midnight Comes Around, a collection of work made during New York City's punk heyday. Gary Green is an Associate Professor […]

The Power and Impact of the Written Word in Business. This is a facilitated discussion by Ted Helberg on using effective and accurate word choice, grammar, and organization in business writing. Ted will interject a little humor, discussion on common errors, and methods to correct them. This informative presentation will be the focus at Mid-Maine […]

Winslow Congregational Church, 12 Lithgow St., will offer more than 400 ready-to-be-baked turkey pies for curbside/drive-thru pick-up from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. The cost is just $10 per pie, with all proceeds going to empower the Christian/humanitarian work of the church, and for building improvements and repairs. Freshly prepared for baking and […]

Artful Movements provides an opportunity to practice a series of gentle yoga poses inspired by artworks in the galleries. These free sessions begin with a deeper look at an artwork, followed by a series of gentle poses and meditation led by Kathleen Leisure Haberstock of School Street Yoga. In this Artful Movements session, we will […]

Are you ready for A NIGHT IN?  Kennebec Behavioral Health is hosting its fourth annual comedy show fundraiser ‘A Night IN’ featuring stand-up comedian group, the River Comics on Saturday, December 5, at 7:00 pm via Zoom.  KBH invites the community to stay home and join in the fun with Leonard, Sam and Kyron of […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar about preparing edible holiday gifts at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8. According to a news release from the extension office, topics will include cost-effective ways to make edible holiday gifts, food safety tips to consider, and Maine foods to use in soup and baking mixes and […]

Great networking - great prizes - great way to grow your business! Looking to make some new connections? It's easy!  Join Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and other area business professionals and friends for a VIRTUAL Business After Hours. Wednesday, December 9 - 4-5 p.m. This event will still offer a great opportunity to “mix and […]

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. In this session, we’ll ground our thoughts with the help of Richmond Barthé’s Inner […]

Students in grades 7-12: Join the Crew! A FREE monthly virtual workshop series with industry professionals. Participate in creative challenges to win prizes and gear. In the next session, explore the world of stop-motion animation with filmmakers Isabelle and Phoebe Rogers. MORE

Learn the essentials of 2D animation with award-winning filmmakers Isabelle and Phoebe Rogers, whose short films have won at the past two Maine Student Film & Video Festivals. They’ll take you through their process of storytelling and bringing shapes and figures to life with the power of stop-motion animation. For ages 13-18. Free. Registration required. […]

Skowhegan will transform into the North Pole with Santa and his reindeer, along with music and other fun activities. Can't make it out? You can still drop by the Chamber office and write a letter to be mailed to Santa. We recently reached out to the North Pole and invited Santa and a few Reindeer […]

This semester Colby’s Music Department is proud to present a virtual showcase of performances from their ensembles, including Collegium, Colby Symphony Orchestra, and Jazz Band. The Music Department organizes this virtual performance program, featuring local and regional musicians previously scheduled to perform in the Museum’s galleries. Visit the Museum’s website Museum @ Home for upcoming virtual events, merging the power of art with academics, […]

George Ritz, a forester from Bradford, Maine is a University of Maine graduate. He has been recognized by the School of Forest Resources as Distinguished Alumni and by the Society of American Foresters as Outstanding Field Forester in the Northeast region. He and his wife, Sylvia, are recipients of the Bernard Lown Humanitarian Award which […]

Do you have questions for your state and local officials? Would you like to meet your new representative? December 16 is your opportunity! Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and KV Connect will host “Meet the Reps,” a virtual event that brings members of the business community and public together with elected officials at all levels of […]

Week 20 – Safe Return to Business: Latest from the CDC and Northern Light Health with special guest, Stephen Sears, MD, State Epidemiologist, and Maine CDC Clinical Advisor Topics: Treatment protocols Vaccines Why we should have confidence in the system Register at https://emhs.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvfuCqqj4tGtcFOH3eppyWrTyHwABL_aQk Also, if you’ve missed any of our Zoom Safe Return to Business […]

Holiday Food Basket Giveaway Lights, Hot Cocoa & Cookies, Santa and Mrs. Claus Holiday Music Food Basket with Turkey or Ham (one per household) 5:30 Holiday Parade through Waterville Sheriff Office cruiser, Fire Engines, Santa & Mrs. Claus, Caroling and Candy Canes Click for more info      

Artful Healing provides an opportunity to practice a series of hands-on activities inspired by artworks in the galleries. Bodhi Simpson, LCPC, ATR, is an art therapist with a private practice in Waterville, Maine, called Conscious Art Therapy. She is also a teaching artist, an adjunct college instructor, and a workshop and retreat facilitator who incorporates […]