A renowned lawyer who has been fighting for justice for almost 40 years, Jeffery Robinson is the deputy legal director at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) national office and director of the ACLU's Trone Center for Justice and Equality, which houses the organization's work on criminal and racial justice issues. He is a dynamic, […]

This fall we introduce a new virtual film series hosted by the Maine Film Center. Filmmakers, film experts, policymakers, and journalists from around the country and the world will join us on Zoom to discuss a film. Join a conversation with Director Jayro Bustamante, led by Ana Almeyda-Cohen and Tiffany Creegan Miller, Assistant Professors of Spanish, from Colby College, […]

Shawn O’Leary, retired Winslow chief of police, and executive vice president of Dirigo Safety will deliver a presentation discussing the importance of preparation of your business for an active shooter threat or incident. He will cover requirements under OSHA and important safety training tips to include in emergency action planning. O’Leary adds: "Active shooter training […]

Artist Rebecca Goodale, generously donated materials from her “Ant Girls” exhibition to WC!. With this week’s art kit, you can make your own book using these colorful, recycled, and unique papers. Kits will be distributed at the Alfond Youth + Community Center from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. or until supplies run out. A number […]

The Maine Film Center (MFC) and Mid-Maine Technical Center (MMTC) announce the second workshop of the Maine Student Film Crew, a new educational membership program for Maine students in grades 7-12. Participants will have access to free monthly workshops led by a filmmaker or production professional and have the opportunity to create their own work […]

This year’s event is titled the “Art of the Startup” due to the fact that we will  be bringing highly accomplished Entrepreneurs to you via Zoom to discuss how they took simple ideas and turned them into successful businesses. Hear these Entrepreneur’s stories and ask them questions on how they took their ideas and built […]

Join in with others throughout the state as Maine college students compete head-to-head in a business pitch competition hosted by the Emmy-nominated TV show Greenlight Maine. Students will describe their idea for a business or social venture to a panel of judges and field questions from them. After all the college entrepreneurs have made their […]

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With Jennifer Bates, soprano and Timothy Burris, lute and guitar Every musical tradition has included songs spanning the range of human emotions. This program brings together early 17th-century love songs by Claudio Monteverdi; Schubert's meditation on 'night and dreams'; two of Argento's Letters from Composers: a humorous setting of a letter of complaint by J.S. […]

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 […]

Join the Mid-Maine Chamber each month at our Business After Hours Events! These events are a great opportunity to mix and mingle with other business professionals and leaders in our communities. Hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and other beverages are available, as well as a 50/50 raffle and fabulous door prizes donated by area businesses. Don’t […]

This fall we introduce a new virtual film series hosted by the Maine Film Center. Filmmakers, film experts, policymakers, and journalists from around the country and the world will join us on Zoom to discuss a film. Stanley Tucci’s directorial debut, BIG NIGHT, is a comedy-drama about two immigrant brothers from Italy who open a restaurant and try to […]

Register and join us, Thursday, November 19 at 11 am. COVID-19 Updates Topics: Safe ways to celebrate the holidays in the workplace What is Corona Phobia? Me Counting on You - Maine State Chamber Campaign to support local businesses COVID-19 and Cold and Flu Season Register at https://emhs.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvfuqrpj0vHdA-mrozBdS_U0sXBho1ODeA. Also, if you’ve missed any of our […]

Under the guidance of art teacher Jessica Hamilton-Jones, students at Waterville Alternative High School are creating this week’s art kit! Make your own cornhusk doll. A corn husk doll is a Native American doll made out of the dried leaves or “husk” of a corn cob. The kits will be distributed at the Alfond Youth […]

Saturday, November 21st From 1:00pm - 3:00pm AYCC Parking Lot OPEN to everyone in the Community! Simply drive up and tell one of our happy volunteers how many meals you want - then enjoy! 800 individually packaged meals will be handed out. What's for Dinner? Turkey Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Mixed Veggies Stuffing Cranberry Sauce […]

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 […]