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. […]

Join us in the Concourse Parking Lot, near the corner of Main and Appleton Street to see construction vehicles, street sweepers, emergency vehicles and meet the drivers! To be held in sun or drizzle, this event is cosponsored by Waterville Public Works and the Waterville Public Library.

The Mid-Maine Global forum is pleased to host Nicholas Burns as our special guest speaker at our annual summer dinner program. At Harvard, Professor Burns is Director of the Future of Diplomacy Project and The Mid-Maine Global forum is pleased to present Nicholas Burns as our special guest speaker at our annual summer dinner program. […]

Are you or is someone you know caring for an adult with a developmental or intellectual disability? Are you concerned about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia? If you are, or know of someone that is, please join us for this free informational session to discuss topics such as: What is dementia and how does it impact […]

The Waterville Opera House is thrilled to bring the second installment of WOH Presents, a multimedia, immersive concert experience, to the stage starting this August. The concert will feature performances by Kung Fu (Funk-Jazz Fusion) and Gater (Jamtronic), as well as live painting by Marty Reynolds, and mind-blowing projections by the visual production collective Little […]

Blueberry Pancake Breakfast: 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. Bounce House, Kids Games: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Blueberry Cafe: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Organ Concert: 9 a.m - 10 a.m. Pie Sales!  Baked Goods!  Raffle!  Yard Sale!  Silent Auction! Local Vendors!  Petting Zoo!  Face Painting!  Kids Crafts! Live Music!  and More!

Discover the wonders of the China Schools' Forest at this free Family Fun Series event! Take a guided hike, explore pond life, build a fairy house, climb a tree house and read a story (and get a free book!), create a nature bracelet, and more! A family-friendly learning adventure for everyone! Bring your LET’S GO!Family […]

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 […]

The Missoula Children's Theatre presents Rumpelstiltskin, an original adaptation of the classic story. A strange little gnome appears from here, there and everywhere to spin your straw into gold...for a price. If his price is too steep, you must guess his name... Join in the fun of Festival Time and help Clara guess the mischievous little […]

Common Street Arts invites you to our new monthly series, Paint with Us! in our fabulous new studio on the first floor of in the Center Building at 93 Main Street. No experience necessary, no supplies to buy — just show up and we'll show you how! Our experienced art instructor will lead you step-by-step […]

The Union Coffeehouse has an enchanting evening set up for you in August! Ruth Hill is returning with her beautiful voice, her wonderful songs, and her delightful guitar and banjo playing. Ruth’s enthusiastic, engaging stage presence enhances her performances which include original songs that vary from the light and whimsical to poignant remembrances and tributes. […]

The Perseid meteor showers are a lovely sight in August! We will discuss the meteors, lie out in the field to view the shower, and set up moth lights and bait to enjoy some nocturnal insects that visit us. Bring a towel or blanket and a flashlight! (If the night is rainy, we may cancel, […]

The Rutgers Trio is Janara Kellerman, mezzo-soprano; Susan Poliacik, cello; and Mary Nelson, piano. Admission is free; donations for the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter will be accepted. About The Artists Often referred to as “sultry,” “elegant,” and “compelling,” Mezzo-Soprano Janara Kellerman is quickly making a name for herself among opera lovers and critics alike. Hailed by […]

Here in mid-Maine, about 1 out of every 5 children under the age of 18 live in poverty.  1 out of 4 children are hungry, and do not know where their next meal is coming from, if they aren’t getting it at school.  Working families facing the choice of “food or rent” are not even […]

Whether you are preparing for a weekend holiday or a longer driving tour of Maine, Take it From ME: An Insider's Guide to Hidden Gems offers an insider's selection of the best and most welcoming inns, hotels, and restaurants in Maine, chosen personally by curious natives George and Linda Smith. Culled from hundreds of columns […]

The Rutgers Trio features three wonderful and critically acclaimed musicians from New York: Susan Poliacik on cello; mezzo soprano Janara Kellerman; and pianist Mary Nelson. Their program will include selected works by Handel, De Falla, Brahms, Bolcom, and Bernstein, and will take place in the sanctuary. Admission will be by donation and all proceeds will […]

Open to all ages, this exploration in our bird room encourages visitors to paint and create in a lovely museum setting. All levels of artists encouraged to attend!

Come explore the crucial question of what constitutes Jewish identity...with tasty local brews! Hosted by Beth Israel Congregation. Visit their website for more information.

The music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons comes to life in this one-of-a-kind concert experience. December '63 showcases all your favorite songs from Frankie Valli including the classics that have been thrilling audiences for decades along with the most popular singles from the Broadway blockbuster musical, The Jersey Boys. Tickets: $20 for adults, […]

Come explore rocks, make a small collection to bring home, try opening a geode, looking under a backlight, and gazing through fiber optics!