University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar about preparing edible holiday gifts at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8. According to a news release from the extension office, topics will include cost-effective ways to make edible holiday gifts, food safety tips to consider, and Maine foods to use in soup and baking mixes and […]

Great networking - great prizes - great way to grow your business! Looking to make some new connections? It's easy!  Join Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and other area business professionals and friends for a VIRTUAL Business After Hours. Wednesday, December 9 - 4-5 p.m. This event will still offer a great opportunity to “mix and […]

In Artful Meditation, a new Let Art Inspire wellness series, Jing Ye, a meditation teacher and a counselor at Colby College, will guide participants through a 30-minute meditation session inspired by a work in the Museum’s collection, fostering greater mind-body connection. In this session, we’ll ground our thoughts with the help of Richmond Barthé’s Inner […]

Students in grades 7-12: Join the Crew! A FREE monthly virtual workshop series with industry professionals. Participate in creative challenges to win prizes and gear. In the next session, explore the world of stop-motion animation with filmmakers Isabelle and Phoebe Rogers. MORE

Learn the essentials of 2D animation with award-winning filmmakers Isabelle and Phoebe Rogers, whose short films have won at the past two Maine Student Film & Video Festivals. They’ll take you through their process of storytelling and bringing shapes and figures to life with the power of stop-motion animation. For ages 13-18. Free. Registration required. […]

Skowhegan will transform into the North Pole with Santa and his reindeer, along with music and other fun activities. Can't make it out? You can still drop by the Chamber office and write a letter to be mailed to Santa. We recently reached out to the North Pole and invited Santa and a few Reindeer […]

This semester Colby’s Music Department is proud to present a virtual showcase of performances from their ensembles, including Collegium, Colby Symphony Orchestra, and Jazz Band. The Music Department organizes this virtual performance program, featuring local and regional musicians previously scheduled to perform in the Museum’s galleries. Visit the Museum’s website Museum @ Home for upcoming virtual events, merging the power of art with academics, […]

George Ritz, a forester from Bradford, Maine is a University of Maine graduate. He has been recognized by the School of Forest Resources as Distinguished Alumni and by the Society of American Foresters as Outstanding Field Forester in the Northeast region. He and his wife, Sylvia, are recipients of the Bernard Lown Humanitarian Award which […]

Do you have questions for your state and local officials? Would you like to meet your new representative? December 16 is your opportunity! Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and KV Connect will host “Meet the Reps,” a virtual event that brings members of the business community and public together with elected officials at all levels of […]

Week 20 – Safe Return to Business: Latest from the CDC and Northern Light Health with special guest, Stephen Sears, MD, State Epidemiologist, and Maine CDC Clinical Advisor Topics: Treatment protocols Vaccines Why we should have confidence in the system Register at https://emhs.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvfuCqqj4tGtcFOH3eppyWrTyHwABL_aQk Also, if you’ve missed any of our Zoom Safe Return to Business […]

Holiday Food Basket Giveaway Lights, Hot Cocoa & Cookies, Santa and Mrs. Claus Holiday Music Food Basket with Turkey or Ham (one per household) 5:30 Holiday Parade through Waterville Sheriff Office cruiser, Fire Engines, Santa & Mrs. Claus, Caroling and Candy Canes Click for more info      

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 […]

We have a Ribbon Cutting this Wednesday! Join us to welcome a new business to the neighborhood: Gorham Bike & Ski 50 Concourse West, Waterville (former Maine Made & More location) Wednesday, December 23 - 2:30 p.m. Proudly sponsored by: Gorham Bike & Ski

Natalie MacMaster together with her husband Donnell Leahy and their seven children will be celebrating Christmas virtually this year! Enjoy just over an hour of music, culture, Christmas traditions, and general real-life family dynamic. Tune in for music, singing, and dancing from the entire family! Tickets: $20 (Streaming will begin on December 23 at 7:00 […]

Virtual Crafternoon: Folded Paper Icicles Crafternoon might not be happening in the Library, but you can still participate from home! Join Mrs. Liz at 3PM on the Waterville Public Library's Facebook page  for instructions on how you and your kids can make this fun craft! *In the case of a holiday, kits will be ready the […]

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Join us for a virtual "Coffee & Conversation" on January 12 at 9am! A brand new way to network with KV Connect - during the work day We are launching a series of free networking events this year designed to bring valuable information to local young professionals. Each event will be held on Zoom and […]

Virtual Crafternoon: Lace-Up Ice Skates Crafternoon might not be happening in the Library, but you can still participate from home! Join Mrs. Liz at 3PM on the Waterville Public Library's Facebook page  for instructions on how you and your kids can make this fun craft! In the case of a holiday, kits will be ready the […]

Marshall Communications Founder and CEO Nancy Marshall will offer tips to address how businesses and leaders can embrace adaptability, exercise empathy in the workplace, and take action to assure success during and after the pandemic. The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s January breakfast will be held on Thursday, January 14, from 7:15 to 9:00 a.m. in […]

With Chuck Thompson, VP of sales and business development at Minnow. Links to the Zoom presentation will be available on the Tech Night web page as the date gets closer.

Russ Cox, children’s book illustrator and author, will discuss his artistic process and career development from Smiling Otis Studio in Pittsfield, Maine. Using his illustrations from graphic novels and children’s books, he will share the process of creating a character. For ages 13-18. Click for more info.

Business After Hours! A great place to network and market your business. After hours is hosted, or co-hosted, by chamber members in our region and is one of many benefits we offer our chamber members. Hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and other beverages are available, a 50/50 raffle, and fabulous door prizes donated by area businesses. […]

Free Day Passes for Skiing and Fat Biking at Quarry Road Trails are available; ski equipment will be available at rental cost and snow shoes at no cost.

  Ruckus Roundtables is a series of online conversations specifically designed for middle school & up, but all ages are welcome. We want to spark curiosity, encourage conversations, and promote ways to challenge the status quo. Register today! And don't worry if you can't attend the live event; all events are recorded and a link […]