Join us for a night talking all things technology and innovation! Central Maine's technology community comes together for a fun night of collaboration, drinks, food, and networking. At Tech Night you will be connected with technologists that share a passion for learning, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. May's Tech Talk Presentation will be with Prof. William Dolan of […]

Join Lakewood Continuing Care Center for an exciting and entertaining auction with special guest auctioneer Marie Cormier.  Proceeds benefit Lakewood Resident Care.  Please RSVP by May 4 to Inland Hospital Foundation at 973-5055 so we can plan appropriately.

Come make your own wooden sign (range in size from 18"-24" in length) for you or for a gift (Mother's Day is May 14!!) Everyone is welcome, this is a fundraiser to fund materials for educational projects (such as maple sugaring and beekeeping) for MeANS, our charter high school. Cost: $45, includes all materials and […]

Come and explore our marine biology room and see our new Marine Reefs exhibit. One of our planets most beautiful and endangered habitats is the coral reef. Find Dory’s home! Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.

The Kennebec Montessori School (KMS) will hold a 40th birthday party on Saturday, May 13 from 1-4 pm featuring children’s activities, guided nature walks, live music and demonstrations from local artisans and farmers. Vendors will include Kennebec Cheesery, Fresh Ella ice cream, Tender Soles Farm seedlings, and It’s a Good Pizza. There will also be […]

The Union Coffeehouse is set to kick off its 2017 Summer season next weekend with a wonderful concert by Katie Daggett. Katie is a talented singer/songwriter who can make your heart sing with her delightful voice and breezy guitar accompaniment. She will be performing an eclectic mix of music covering many styles including folk, pop, […]

Adotei Akwei, originally from Ghana and now Managing Director for Government Relations for Amnesty International USA, will be at the showing to lead a discussion afterwards. One doctor. One hospital. One million patients. Welcome to the war-torn Nuba Mountains of Sudan, where American doctor Tom Catena selflessly and courageously serves the needs of a forgotten […]

Adotei Akwei is Managing Director for Government Relations for Amnesty International USA. Before rejoining AIUS he was Deputy Director for Government Relations for CARE USA. As CARE USA Deputy he worked on Climate Change, Emergencies, Countries in Conflict and Micro-Finance in Sub-Saharan Africa. Prior to joining CARE he worked for 11 years for Amnesty in […]

Adotei Akwei is Managing Director for Government Relations for Amnesty International USA. Before rejoining AIUS he was Deputy Director for Government Relations for CARE USA. As CARE USA Deputy he worked on Climate Change, Emergencies, Countries in Conflict and Micro-Finance in Sub-Saharan Africa. Prior to joining CARE he worked for 11 years for Amnesty in […]

Love your local museums! Stop by anytime during open hours to tour and try out a museum scavenger hunt. Consider becoming a member of the L.C. Bates Museum. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.

Are you a caregiver for a family member or friend? Does your loved one have dementia or another chronic illness? Come and talk with others who share a similar journey, to support one another and learn about resources and information that may help you. The Caregiver Support Group is here to listen, to care, and […]

Learning the seasonal availability of the flora of our area and how climate change is influencing the cycles of plants and trees helps us to regulate our won behaviors and increase awareness as to how we interact with the shrubs, trees, vines and herbaceous plantain our own back yards and woodlots. Learn from the staff […]

In conjunction with the Association of Art Museum Directors’ 8th annual Art Museum Day, “Art Museums Foster Vibrant Communities,” the Museum will install blank museum postcards on a clothesline in the William D. Adams Gallery. Visitors will be invited to select a postcard and write to our government representatives about the value of the arts and art […]

Royal Hammer is a seven-piece roots reggae collective from Portland, Maine. Comprised of some of Portland's most talented and seasoned musicians, Royal Hammer has for many years paid thoughtful and respectful homage to the great traditions of Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown, Roots Radics and many others. Fresh off the release of its debut album, My […]

Work Weekend is an annual Friends Camp tradition. From Friday evening to Sunday mid-day, we gather together to prepare the camp for the summer season. We also enjoy meals and fellowship together! Jobs include raking, repairs, painting, gardening, cleaning, and more. Families are welcome. With questions, email Anna or call her at (207) 445-2361. You are welcome for the […]

If you are 75 pounds or more overweight with obesity-related health issues and cannot lose weight by traditional means, surgical weight loss might be a good option for you.  Call EMMC at 973-6383 to register for this free information session, or for more information about EMMC’s Surgical Weight Loss Program visit swlp.emmc.org.

The House We Live In is a collection of monologues, poems, and short skits written by Out & Allied Youth Theatre members. The performance pieces address gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, and stereotypes. A question and answer session will follow the performance. Admission is free; donations are appreciated.

Seniors in the Class of 2017 will process from Miller Library to Lorimer Chapel for Baccalaureate, a private event for seniors and faculty. Parents and guests may watch the procession and the event, broadcast live, on the lawns surrounding Lorimer Chapel. The Baccalaureate speaker is Amy Walter ’91. As national editor of the Cook Political Report, Walter […]

Join us for the first ever Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine mini golf event in support of local youth! Putt 4 Cass is a special way to honor and remember BBBS volunteer and Big Sister Cassidy Charette, whose passion for helping kids Shines On! Cass was just two weeks shy of meeting her first […]

Festival begins at 10 AM at the Fun Park in Benton: Face Painting Bounce House Duck Pond game for kids Hotdogs Smoked Alewives Popcorn Appearances: Game Wardens from North Woods Law Delta Ambulance Kennebec Conty Sheriff's Department Skowhegan National Guard Larry the Bulldog Free Horse Carriage Rides for 11-3 with S&S Carriage Rides

Ever wondered about the little wildflowers in your woods? Come discover the beauty of native wildflowers in our forest ecosystem.

President David A. Greene will present bachelor of arts degrees to approximately 480 seniors at Colby College's 196th Commencement Sunday, May 21. The ceremony, which will feature Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. as the commencement speaker, will begin at 10 a.m. in front of Miller Library and will be streamed live. It is open […]

In Deconstructing The Beatles’ White Album, composer, musician and Beatles expert Scott Freiman looks at the Grammy-winning White Album from multiple angles, exploring the history behind the music. Released in 1968, the White Album’s thirty songs span almost every style of music — from hard rock to country to chamber music to avant garde. Its […]