Events

Are you the person that updates family pictures every year, every season?  Or maybe you're the person that gets updated pictures every 5 to 10 years. I am right in the middle, maybe not every season but surely once a year. Growing up when friends would ask to see pictures of me as a child, I didn't have any to show...

According to a Facebook event made by the Augusta Downtown Alliance, Movies in the Parking lot are coming back just in time for Halloween. And seriously, what is better than kicking off Halloween with the best movie of all time. That's right; Hocus Pocus is showing Friday, October 30th...

Do you love L.L. Bean but don't want to make the trip to Freeport, or maybe you just don't have the extra time for a little drive. Either way, I've got some fantastic news for you. According to a Facebook event, L.L Bean is hosting a pop-up shop located at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth...

Saco Drive-in has teamed up with L.L. Bean to bring a FREE movie night for anyone looking for a nice family night out. According to the Saco Drive-in Facebook page, L.L. Bean has sponsored a FREE viewing of the movie Space Jam at the Saco Drive-in on Thursday, August 27th...

Staying active during a typical year is essential for both your physical and mental health. And, it's even more important to keep your physical and mental health in check during a pandemic. According to the Boys and Girls Clubs and YMCA at the Alfond Youth and Community Center Facebook page, they are hosting a community workout...

As someone who struggles with a mental illness, it doesn't work well with the whole self-isolation. I'll be the first to say that 2020 hasn't been easy on anyone but especially those who have mental illness and substance abuse problems. The suicide rate is too high, and people are continuing to face these demons alone...

Can you imagine waiting five years for something? Let me rephrase, can you imagine waiting 5 years for something you want all starting at the age of 5? That's what happened to my son Logan. Logan has been begging to get his ears pierced since the young age of 5 years old...

I had to share this with you asap. So, yesterday I went into Party City here in Augusta because I heard through the grapevine that they were closing. I thought they had already closed the doors back in May like initially planned, but with the pandemic that was put on hold. ...

Now that the world seems to be opening back, we can start to enjoy live music and events. I don't know about you but for me, that's been one thing I've missed most during the summer that never was. Good news for us live music lovers, The Red Rum Mix'n it up Tour is coming to Augusta...

Date nights are an absolute must in my house, and recently we have been venturing away from our traditional goto chain type restaurants. Saturday night, we headed out to the Quarry Tap Room in Hallowell for what we call a late-night date night. It ...

Summer is in full bloom, and that means a lot of folks are spending hours on the water relaxing, and some are even floating down the river. River floating has become a super popular way to spend time with friends and family. According to an email from Tim Curtis, the Town Manager of Madison, those who plan to float the Kennebec River should take note of decreased water levels...

According to a press release from the Mid- Maine Chamber of Commerce, the 2020 Taste of Waterville event has been canceled. If you're unfamiliar with what the Taste of Waterville event is, several local restaurants come together and offer up food and beverage samples that they serve in their restaurants...

Did you know that the average family spends about $800 on back to school supplies, and that is just this year according to the National Retail Federation. With all the uncertainties surrounding this upcoming school year, not knowing whether students will be learning in the classroom, from their living room, or a combination of both can, and does add stress to families who may already be struggling

If you missed out on spring cleaning or you've built up a little stock of old cell phones, laptops, and computers. Now is a great time to clean up and get rid of all the E-waste pilling up around your house. According to a post on Bridging the Gap Center for Resources, Essentials Pantry & Clothing Bank Facebook page, they are hosting an E-waste collection event. Th...

According to a Facebook post made by the Waterville Elks Lodge #905, today Tuesday Augusta 11th, volunteers will be handing out FREE boxes of Maine produce to anyone in need. If you or someone you know is in need of extra food head over to the Waterville Elks Lodge located at 76 industrial rd in Waterville today, August 11th between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm...

Summer is in full bloom, and you know what that means its yard sale time. That also means anytime I'm in my car and I see a lawn sale, the person driving behind me better be ready for me to stop. Just ask my kids, I'm the mom that breaks for any and all yardsales...