Seven years after his arrival in the U.S. Senate, George Mitchell came to national prominence with his performance in the 1987 televised congressional hearings that exceeded Watergate in viewership. By dramatically facing Lt. Col. Oliver North and describing anew the values of American patriotism, Mitchell wrote a new chapter in his growing legacy. Author Douglas […]

Will Heininger, former University of Michigan football player, tells his personal journey with depression — hiding it, thinking he was weak, suffering in silence, and eventually overcoming it after realizing help was available. Heininger guides his audience in recognizing their own pursuits toward mental well-being and offers resources to continue their progress.

Looking to help out in your community, but not sure where the opportunities are? The Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter and Reach & Rise are looking for your help: Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter The Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter depends on volunteers. If you would like to make new friends, have fun, help others and join our vibrant team in […]

Terri Sabatos, associate professor of art at Longwood University, will present this one-hour talk.

As we strive for community equity we are pleased to host this FREE community training to expand our knowledge, understanding and cultural competency. We encourage discussion and learning. Bring your questions. This is a safe place to talk and learn. Students, parents, educators, medical professionals, customer service staff, community health professionals, faith-based community members, public […]

Gillen D’Arcy Wood, professor of English at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, asks what happens when the world’s climate reaches a sudden tipping point. This year marks the 200th anniversary of the so-called “year without a summer.” The fallout from the massive 1816 eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia caused a global climate emergency with […]

The elections of 2016 are being held during a period of deep voter unrest and general dissatisfaction with the presidential candidates, the political parties, and politics in general. The larger political environment undoubtedly will influence the tone and outcomes of some congressional elections. However, congressional campaigns have their own dynamics and idiosyncrasies. Paul Herrnson, professor […]

Mid Maine Global Forum Program Announcement Professor Catherine Besteman “Somali Bantu Refugees’ Journey to Lewiston, Maine” How do people whose entire way of life has been destroyed and who witnessed horrible abuses against loved ones construct a new future? How do people who have survived the ravages of war and displacement rebuild their lives in […]

Come view a presentation of the final design for the proposed RiverWalk at Head of Falls. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and public input is welcome. More about the RiverWalk project . . .

Each event in the Leading Women’s Luncheon series features a woman who has achieved great success in her field as a guest speaker. Though the series focuses on women’s experiences and challenges in pursuing successful careers, men and women are equally welcome to attend the event. Today's speaker, Janine Bisaillon-Cary, was appointed by Governor John […]

Folk art expert Dr. Lawrence Kassman M.D. (Colby Class of '69) will give a one-hour talk.

This fun filled evening featuring dinner, fashion show, silent auction and live auction will benefit the Sharon Abrams Teen Parent School Program at The Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers. Join us for a peacock themed event hosted by Divine Consigns where you will be wowed by beautiful fashions at consignment prices, entertained by our […]

Camp Ray of Hope - a unique state wide retreat for grieving families is now accepting registrations for the 2016 fall session which runs September 23-25, 2016 and will be held this year at Pine Tree Camp in Rome, Maine. If you are the parent of young children whose close friend or family member has […]

Starts at 1:00 PM Ticket prices vary. Over 160 independent Art House Theaters including Railroad Square Cinema will participate in an exciting nationwide celebration of the cultural and community growth that art house theaters promote with a special program of exclusive offerings for their audiences. In an age where media has become more digital than […]

All day is Smithsonian Museum Day, a day to honor and visit your local museums! Come visit, try out a museum scavenger hunt, and discover the gem that is the L.C. Bates Museum! Print out the Smithsonian magazine coupon and your admission is free!

The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company Live cinema season continues with a new vision of Shakespeare’s heartbreaking tale of forbidden love. Branagh and his creative team present a modern passionate version of the classic tragedy. A longstanding feud between Verona’s Montague and Capulet families brings about devastating consequences for two young lovers caught in the conflict. […]

Rescheduled from AUGUST 6, 2016 Get together with other fans and play Minecraft after-hours at the library! We will be using the library's computers and playing on a Realms server, so there are a limited number of slots. You will be able register by filling out this form, visiting the circulation desk, or by calling the library. Advance […]

Robin D.G. Kelley will offer the keynote address as the Pugh Center celebrates its 20th anniversary. Cosponsored by the Pugh Center and the African-American Studies Program.

From Facebook pages to WhatsApp forwards, the Internet and social media helped pave the way to the Arab Spring ongoing revolutions. Khalid Albaih, a political cartoonist from Sudan and the 2016 Oak Fellow, will discuss his cartoons that champion freedom of expression and democracy in the Arab world. During the Arab Spring uprising in 2011, […]

Mike Pulaski, vice president at Thorton Tomasetti Consulting, will discuss the process of how sustainable high-performance buildings come to fruition. Drawing from more than 10 years experience on projects at Colby and from others around the globe, Pulaski will provide insight into how difficult design decisions are made and the rapidly evolving set of analytical […]

Common Street Arts in collaboration with the Waterville Opera House, will feature a VERY special guest clothed model for you to draw, paint or sculpt, the incredible Katie Doornbos. Katie is an amazing actress from the upcoming musical Young Frankenstein, which opens October 21. Katie will be attired in her extravagantly elegant custom costume, created by costume […]

Join the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce in a fun-filled night full of networking with area business professionals. Over 175 prizes donated from a variety of area businesses will be raffled off. The grand prize is $3,000 cash, second prize is $1,000 cash, and third prize is $500 cash. Nobody walks away empty-handed! The social hour […]

The next 6-week session of Hope’s Place will be Thursday nights beginning September 29, 2016 and continuing through November 17, 2016. Groups begin at 6:00 pm and end by 7:00 pm. The mission of Hope’s Place is to provide a safe, supportive environment for grieving children, teens and families through peer support groups. This program […]

Colby College is proud to host Waterville Comedy Night at the Waterville Opera House! This exciting evening will feature three hilarious comedians, Kevin Barnett, Mike Yard, and Joel Kim Booster. The doors will open at 7pm and the show will start at 8pm. Kevin Barnett is one of the fastest rising comics in NYC. He […]