Learn how to treat and handle organic objects. Conservator Ron Harvey of will demonstrate and teach professional methods of caring for varied organic materials from clothing, to tools to mounted animals and more.  Also visit the museum from 2:00 to 3:00 with Ron to see preserved objects including a Blue Marlin caught by Ernest Hemingway […]

Susan Beegel, noted Hemingway scholar, will give an illustrated talk on Hemingway’s lifelong passion for fishing and marine creatures of the Gulf stream that led to his Pulitzer Prize winning novel.  The L.C.Bates Museum’s 12 foot long Blue Marlin fish was caught in 1935 in Bimini by Pulizer Prize winning author Ernest Hemingway and was […]

PULLED PORK, ROLL, COLESLAW, & STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE $10 PICK-UP TIMES FRIDAY, JULY 1, NOON - 5:00 PM SATURDAY, JULY 2, 10:00 - 1:00 PM (MUST ORDER AHEAD OF TIME) FOR INFO & TICKETS, CALL 692-7123

The Waterville Opera House is thrilled to bring WOH Presents, a new multimedia, immersive concert experience, to the stage, starting this summer. The first event of WOH Presents is set to take place on July 2nd at 8pm with more events in development for August and September. For the first installation of WOH Presents, the […]

Chamber Music Series I, Wednesday, July 6, 7 PM, Lorimer Chapel Art Song Concert, Thursday, July 7, 7 PM, Lorimer Chapel Chamber Music Series II, Friday, July 8, 7 PM, Lorimer Chapel Contemporary Ensemble Concert I, Saturday, July 9, 3 PM, Lorimer Chapel Chamber Music Series III, Saturday, July 9, 7 PM, Lorimer Chapel Salon […]

During the 10 days of the festival, the Maine Film Center shows nearly 100 films, representing the best of American independent and international cinema. They also spotlight some of Maine and New England's most exciting and innovative filmmakers. More than just movies, MIFF also provides audiences with opportunities to meet and talk with some of […]

Waterville Parks and Recreation is holding our 6th annual Mother Son Pool Party to be held on Saturday, July 9th at the Alfond Municipal Pool Complex located on North Street for grades kindergarten through 5th. This event is for mothers (or favorite female guardians) and sons only. The evening will feature swimming, light refreshments, and […]

These three talented entertainers will perform an eclectic selection of original songs, creative covers, and quirky classical daring-do. Spicing it all up with invented moments of unplanned music, the harmonic magic in the power of three will shine forth. BRIO features Matt Loosigian, Deb Hensley and Martin Swinger who accompany themselves on guitar, harp, and […]

Join the Museum in celebrating its diverse summer exhibitions! This family-friendly event will include museum tours at 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM, art-making from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, performances by the Recycled Shakespeare Company at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM, and live music by Ladies of the Lake from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. […]

Motor Booty Affair will be performing at a fundraiser at the Augusta State Armory for the Kennebec Club, a REM initiative.  Doors open at 7:00 PM.  $20/ person, children under 12 free and tickets will be sold at door.  Phone: 207-616-0347

Preschoolers bring your favorite stuffed animal to meet a special surprise guest at a lunch time filled with coloring, storytelling and of course a delicious peanut butter and jelly sandwich provided by the Parks and Recreation staff. Who will our surprise guest be this summer?

We will have a wide variety of food, ranging from baked beans, to all kinds of casseroles and salads and summery desserts, which will include an ice cream sundae bar. French bread, both plain and herb, will be served along with iced tea, lemonade, coffee and tea to complete the menu. Cost: $8 for adults […]

Big band jazz is coming to Snow Pond with the Al Corey Big Band. This one-night-only concert under the stars will also feature world renowned saxophonist and jazz sensation, Bill McHenry, an New England Music Camp alumnus! Come enjoy a night of jazz classics under the bright lights at The Bowl-In-The-Pines. Tickets: $20 Adult, $10 […]

This year’s event will feature live entertainment, children’s events, amazing food from our local restaurants, a beer garden with live bands, gymnastics and dance demonstrations and a business vendor section. See the Taste of Waterville website for restaurant and "Bite Booth" menus and the full schedule of events.

Celebrating Skowhegan’s School of Painting and Sculpture 70th anniversary. CSA will present a visual history of the schools transition from a working fart to the school that has made an enormous impact on the visual arts, in particular, Post-War American Art.

Walk a Mile for Water and Eat More Than a Mud Cookie By Emily Rowden Fournier Poverty affects people around the world. In some places people are so poor that to stave off hunger pains they eat “cookies” made out of mud, oil, and salt. These mud cookies provide no nutrients but are affordable to […]

Looking for a new book to read at the beach? Something to relax with during a hot summer day? Come to the Waterville Public Library’s annual book sale! Our prices are still incredibly low, and we have a large selection of books of all genres, as well as magazines, CDs, and DVDs! Call 207-872-5433 or […]

Join us for stories and songs with Maine musician and storyteller Jennifer Armstrong. Jennifer has spent her life writing, singing and making music with fiddle, bagpipe, banjo and words.   There will be folk songs, a tall tale or two, poetry and maybe even a sit-down square dance! It will be a  morning of fabulous family […]

Bring your favorite bear or stuffed animal for iced tea, lemonade and cookies! We will delve into the history of teddy bears, do a scavenger hunt inside or along the trails depending on weather and make a fun bear craft to bring home. All ages welcome!

Maureen Milliken is the city editor at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville and author of the Bernie O'Dea mystery series. Her second book in the series, No News is Bad News was recently published. Maureen grew up in Augusta and worked for a variety of newspapers in New England before returning to Maine in 2011. […]