John Ignatius Salemi (1952-2015) was born in Washington DC and spent his youth painting murals in Roman Catholic Churches, and went on to serve in the US Navy for two years during the Vietnam War, where he developed heart problems and post-traumatic stress disorder. After returning from Vietnam, John became a conscientious objector and began […]

Atmospheric Water, the L.C. Bates Museum’s 2019 summer exhibition, will open Friday, May 10. A free public opening reception is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Atmospheric Water will showcase representations of the Maine landscape as it is affected by water. Leaving aside depictions of the ocean, lakes, rivers, and streams, this exhibition will consider the many […]

This forum will bring together a range of regional high school science classes that have been involved in sampling well water for arsenic levels, along with Colby students in Bi198 Biochemistry of Food course, and scientists from MDI Biological Laboratory and College of the Atlantic. The project is supported by a NIH Science Education Partnership […]

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Have an overabundance of seedlings? Left over but still viable seeds, perennial bulbs, or other propagation structures? Sustain Mid Maine Coalition’s Permaculture Team invites you to a plant swap! Containers or other plant propagation equipment can be traded as well. Bring seeds, plants (annuals perennials, flowers, food plants, herbs.

Let’s greet the return of spring abundance with a celebration of spring flowers! Take a (self-guided) walk on the museum trails, searching for flowers to sample and preserve. When you return to the museum with your bounty, create your own small flower pressings with a handy kit. You can also get some help identifying and […]

FIGHT POVERTY, NOT THE POOR!! Free and open to individuals and organizations engaged anti-poverty, social justice work in the Waterville area, this gathering is an opportunity for members of the Maine Poor People's Campaign to listen, create connections, and continue to build power within our communities and around the state. We are organizing ourselves and […]

It is our privilege to share this important time in your life with you and your families. The Thomas community looks forward to this exciting time each year and the opportunity to make it a memorable one. This year's commencement speaker, Todd Smith, is president of TSSD Services, Inc. Smith is highly regarded as a […]

Celebrate Mother's Day at this floral still-life drawing and painting event. Participants will learn to draw and paint from observation. Create an acrylic painting from a traditional still-life floral arrangement provided by The Robins Nest. All materials included. All levels of experience are welcome. Instructor: Yvonne Brown. Cost: $45. Advance registration required. CLICK HERE FOR […]

The Union Coffeehouse is pleased to welcome Porch Light to kick off our summer concert series.  An acoustic folk duo comprised of Matt Loosigian and Mariah Sewall, these talented singers combine their voices in delicious harmonies bringing you a beautiful sound to welcome springtime to Maine.  Complementing their vibrant voices is a lively guitar accompaniment […]

Few recording artists are as creative and prolific as Bruce Cockburn. Since his self-titled debut in 1970, the Canadian singer-songwriter has issued a steady stream of acclaimed albums every couple of years. Bone On Bone, Cockburn’s 33rd album, arrives with 11 new songs, including “3 Al Purdys,” a brilliant, six-minute epic that pays tribute to […]

On Mother's Day join thousands around the country in celebrating all forms of motherhood, children, and the bonds that unite us. Join us for a light, fun, child centered event under the beautiful trees of Castoguay Square. Included will be bubbles, hand printing for a social justice banner, and more. Ideas and volunteers welcome! The […]

Everyone is welcome for an evening of performances, dance class, and a general Latin party. Refreshments will be served. Cosponsored by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Latin American Studies Program, and the Spanish Department.

Ken Walsh will be offering a 45-minute presentation on Personal Safety. Talk is aimed at adults age 55+. Attend this FREE opportunity to learn how to develop a better sense of safety. No physical conditioning is necessary. Feel free safe walking around town at night...what do I need to pay attention too?

Come join KV Connect, Waterville’s young professionals group, for an exciting evening of networking and socialization while helping to support a great cause! This month, we're at The Proper Pig Admission is a $5.00 suggested donation to benefit Waterville Public Library. Waterville Public Library is a center for community and learning, a place where people […]

A one-on-one conversation led by journalist Travis Barrett. George A. Smith is a full-time writer, focusing on hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities, current events and legislative issues, book reviews, and travel. George, who was the executive director of the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine for 18 years, writes monthly columns for The Maine Sportsman magazine […]

Join us each month at a different area business for Business After Hours. These events are a great opportunity to mix and mingle with other business professionals and leaders in our communities. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and other beverages are available, as well as a 50/50 raffle and fabulous door prizes donated by area […]

Please join us for the MMTC Mass Media Communications Program’s Night at the Movies at Railroad Square Cinema. We’ll be screening the best work produced in the program — everything from award-winning journalism to short experimental pieces.

Join the Winslow Public Library for block based coding exploration with robots, Dash and Dot. We will have a monthly theme and challenge to focus on. Geared towards ages 7 to 12.

Post-screening discussion with Kyle Knight of Human Rights Watch and Katherine (Katie) Taylor, USCG veteran and founder of the Kennebec Valley Queer Coalition.  TransMilitary chronicles the lives of four individuals defending their country’s freedom while fighting for their own. They put their careers and their families’ livelihoods on the line by coming out as transgender […]

Jeff Clements, an attorney and author of Corporations Are Not People: Reclaiming Democracy From Big Money & Global Corporations is a founder and President of American Promise. In his three decade legal career in public service and private practice, he has been a partner in a major Boston law firm and has served as Assistant […]

Kyle Knight is a researcher in the LGBT rights program at Human Rights Watch. Prior to joining the LGBT rights program, he was a fellow at the Williams Institute of the University of California at Los Angeles and a Fulbright scholar in Nepal. As a journalist he has worked for Agence France-Presse in Nepal and […]

Each spring, we have a volunteer work weekend to get camp ready for a busy summer. This weekend is an opportunity for all of us who believe in Friends Camp to help with some of the repairing, cleaning, and painting that needs to be completed before the first campers show up in June. You and/or […]