At Easter time in 1949, Margaret Chase Smith gave a radio speech over the Mutual Broadcasting System expressing regret “that so few women have been chosen to participate in the United Nations.” In the aftermath of two World Wars, Senator Smith went on to assert, “Wars are man-made. Peace could be partially woman-made.” Seventy years […]

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we will have a Virtual 2020 REM Craft Fair this year. Stay tuned for details. Hopefully we will be able to hold the fair in person next year Sat-Sun, Oct 23-24, 2021 Click for more info.

What role does religion play in civic life? Join us to delve into this question at Community Conversations, a series that brings together Waterville faith and community leaders with Colby faculty and students to consider major issues of common concern. This fall, our program will feature a conversation between Rabbi Lisa Vinikoor of Beth Israel […]

A Conversation with Congressman Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. Join the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs tomorrow for A Conversation with Congressman Hank Johnson: The U.S. Criminal Justice System & Racial Inequities from 7 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28. This public event is the official kick-off for our annual public policy theme of criminal injustice […]

The newly formed Waterville Area Food Kitchen and Starfish Village (at the First Congregational Church) are serving as the non-profit hosts bringing the USDA Free Food Program "Farmers to Families" to Waterville on Thursday, October 29, 7 am until the boxes are gone (and they will go fast!) The distribution site is the North Street […]

Mark your calendars for the “Kusama pumpkin kit” which features a mini pumpkin to paint for Halloween, as well as other goodies! Don't forget to stop by the gazebo at Head of Falls between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m for the Halloween and autumn themed green screen photo booth. Come in costume with your family for a […]

Dress up in costume and stop by the Winslow Public Library’s window for candy, snacks and a "to go" youth-oriented Halloween craft. We will have the window decorated. Open to all ages. Social distancing practices will be followed.

A recital by tenor Eric Christopher Perry and pianist Christina Spurling explores the human condition through the lens of train travel across two continents and two nationalistic eras. Benjamin Britten’s Winter Words, Op. 52 (1956) evocatively depicts “a world unknown” with selections of final poems by English novelist Thomas Hardy, whose multitude of works are […]

Free! Webinar Home composting is fun and easy if you understand the basic principles and concepts. Join UMaine Extension Educator Mark Hutchinson for this webinar to learn about best practices for managing a successful backyard compost pile! $5 suggested donation for this webinar Click for more info and to register

Back at Waterville Opera House by popular demand! Rescheduled from March 13, 2020 to August 27, 2021 FEMMES OF ROCK starring Bella Electric Strings Featuring the music of AC/DC, ELO, Queen, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Metallica, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, and more! FEMMES OF ROCK, led by rock violinist and arranger, Nina […]

You can feel winter in the air and that means we’re heading into the holiday season. With COVID-19 on the rise across Maine how can we enjoy the holidays during such unprecedented times? Please register for Thursday, Nov 5,  and  join us as Northern Light Health brings together experts from across our state to offer […]

Artful Movements provides an opportunity to practice a series of gentle yoga poses inspired by artworks in the galleries. These free sessions begin with a deeper look at an artwork, followed by a series of gentle poses and meditation led by Kathleen Leisure Haberstock of School Street Yoga. In this Artful Movements session, we will […]

Come join KV Connect, Waterville’s young professionals’ group, for an exciting evening of networking, socialization, and social distancing while helping to support a great cause! This benefits Joseph B. Ezhaya Memorial Scholarship: https://midmainechamber.com/cms/joseph-b-ezhaya-memorial-scholars. Hosted by: Damon’s Beverage & Redemption 6 Jefferson Street, Waterville

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 […]