Families attending the free event are asked to bring food and pet items to donate to Humane Society Waterville Area in memory of Cassidy Charette, who was also a shelter volunteer.
Community
Farmers markets are open. Here are some to visit around central and western Maine.
Here is a partial list of area markets open on designated days.
Virtual talks offered for Christmas tree producers April 17
The two virtual presentations will cover current pest management challenges in Christmas tree production.
New England Mineral Conference set for Newry in May
The New England Mineral Conference is a division of the nonprofit New England Mineral Association.
Brunswick center to host talk about Paul Revere’s ride
The April 10 program features a display of a rare history center drum captured at Bunker Hill.
Junior Achievement of Maine to host competition at 8 locations
The 2025 challenge, the biggest to date, will match nearly 300 high school students with over 100 mentors from businesses and organizations across the state April 3.
Farm tractor safety courses planned this spring
The Kennebec County session will be held in Sidney, starting April 14, and the Androscoggin/Sagadahoc counties session will be held in Topsham, starting April 22.
Farmington club to host medicinal herb workshop April 22
FARMINGTON — The Mt. Blue Area Garden Club is set to offer a free presentation on medicinal herbs by Janet Edwards from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Road. Edwards, who lives in Anson, is an herbalist and the owner of Mountain Mama of Maine, established in 1997. It […]
Apple tree pruning workshop set for Rockport March 29
Participants will be trained on safety considerations when pruning home or commercial orchards and will have the opportunity for hands-on practice.
Maine Arts Commission hosts Poetry Out Loud in Waterville
Pendo Dawe of Maine Coast Waldorf School in Freeport has been named the 2025 Maine Poetry Out Loud State Champion.