Mo Willems, award-winning author, illustrator, and animator of beloved, witty children’s books, will address graduates and their families at Colby’s 205th Commencement Sunday, May 24, 2026. The ceremony is free and open to the public. Willems received an honorary degree from the college in 2024. Three other distinguished individuals will receive honorary degrees at the […]

Join us for a special Memorial Day screening before the film begins its regular run on May 29! In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, Pressure follows General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Oscar-winner Brendan Fraser) and Britain's chief meteorological officer Captain James Stagg (Emmy-nominee Andrew Scott) as […]

Have you been itching to spin a yarn with fellow fiber artists? Check out Threads & Tales at the Waterville Public Library on Tuesdays, at 5:00pm! Crochet, cross-stitch, sewing, quilting, embroidery, needlepoint, etc. - all crafts and all abilities are welcome. Work on your latest project, try something new, share patterns, or check out the […]

Date: Wednesday, May 27 at 7pm Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Blue-eyed soul pioneers The Righteous Brothers are back! With a string of #1 classics, including the most played song in radio history, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ […]

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Come join us at the market! The market will be open every Thursday, rain or shine, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. through mid-November at the Head of Falls by the Two Cent Bridge. There is loads of parking and a flat paved surface. We are a producer-only market: we only sell things we grow and […]

WATERVILLE, ME - May 21, 2026– Dirigo Labs, central Maine's innovation hub created by the Central Maine Growth Council, will host its fifth annual Pitch Competition on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 5 to 8 p,m. at Greene Block + Studios in downtown Waterville. The capstone event of the 2026 Dirigo Labs Accelerator will bring […]

Come right to the Children's Department every Friday at 10:30am for songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and their families! The themes for May 2026 are: 05-01: Opposites 05-08: Moms & Families 05-15: Birds 05-22: Bugs 05-29: All Around the Farm FMI: Call 207.872.5433 or email [email protected].

THE TIN WOMAN, by Sean Grennan, is a heartfelt blend of humor and humanity that invites audiences to laugh, cry, and reflect on the messy, miraculous ways people find their way back to life. The story follows Joy, a woman struggling to embrace her second chance after a heart transplant. Haunted by questions she can’t […]

Date: Friday, May 29 at 8pm Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. True Hip-hop trailblazers since 1991, Arrested Development has been cultural champions of consciousness and empowerment across the planet. Their representation of eclectic and vibrant African sounds […]

This special morning is about coming together as a community to raise awareness, share hope, and support the important message that mental health matters, recovery is possible, and no one should face life’s struggles alone. Whether you are walking, fundraising, volunteering, cheering others on, or simply showing up in support, you are an important part of […]

Meet award-winning Maine author Kate Flora, whose books span genres including crime fiction, true crime, memoir and nonfiction, including the Joe Burgess thriller novel series. Q&A to follow. Light refreshments will be available. Books will be available for purchase at the event from Oliver & Friends Bookshop. This event is free, and open to the public. […]

Benton Falls Bean Suppers are right around the corner!  May 2, 16, and 30 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. (or until we run out of food!)  Home baked beans, ham, mac and cheese, coleslaw, brown bread, and a slice of pie for just $12.  Some weeks there will also be fudge and other goodies available.  Mark […]

THE TIN WOMAN, by Sean Grennan, is a heartfelt blend of humor and humanity that invites audiences to laugh, cry, and reflect on the messy, miraculous ways people find their way back to life. The story follows Joy, a woman struggling to embrace her second chance after a heart transplant. Haunted by questions she can’t […]