THIS WEEK’S FEATURED BUSINESSES
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829 Main St. Monmouth
There are LOTS of goodies for Valentine's Day. We will have Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Boozy cupcakes, heart shaped peanut butter cups and so much more! https://www.applevalleybakery.com/
American Folk Artist in Fayette!
A typical Walston Whirligig is 16" long by 11" high and weighs 2 pounds. Each is constructed of solid white pine (no plastic or plywood), sealed with durable acrylic enamel paints and painstakingly finished with silkscreened and/or hand-painted detail. A lightweight fan (14" in diameter) drives the action, and the base is free-swinging. Walston Whirligigs are tested for functional integrity prior to packaging, ensuring your enjoyment for years to come! https://www.walstonwood.com/about
Winthrop location SPECIALS: Daito Ryu every Monday, 7-8 pm. $89 for 2 months + uniform. Augusta Location SPECIALS: Hapkido class every Monday 7-8PM. $89 for 2 months + uniform
LOCAL EVENTS
Weathervane Restaurant and Lounge, Readfield Sun, Feb 22 @ 6-7:30PM
Sugarloaf Feb 15th @ 5:30 & 8:00 Lost Valley Feb 17th @ 5:30 & 8:00. Sunday River Feb 21st @ 7:30. Augusta, Calumet Club Feb 22 @ 7:30. https://www.bmarley.com/upcoming-shows
Auburn - 6 weeks beginner pottery class Moon Stone Pottery Feb 16 @ 6-8PM
Augusta - COMEDY NIGHT - Ian Stewart at Two Maine Guys, Fri 8:30 PM
Augusta - Murder Mystery Dinner 80’s theme, 3 course meal included @ Western view $68 Feb 17th 6-9PM
Augusta - Youth and Family Winter Outdoor Skills Day Wed Feb 18th 8:30-2:00 Try Ice Fishing, Clay Target Shotgun Shooting, Snowshoe Hiking, Intro to Hunting, Wild Game Cooking, and Beaver Trapping
China - Game Night Frozen Fun - Fri 6PM Four Seasons Club Lakeview Dr. Cribbage, Texas Hold Em, Scrabble, and Phase 10.
China - Nash’s Cafe Paint and Sip Night Thurs, Feb 19 @ 6 PM
Gardiner - KPOP & Anime Arts Camp ages 5-12, Feb 16-Feb 20
Manchester - Fun Day Out Glass Mosaic Feb 14 9:30-1:30 @ Stained Glass Express
Lewiston - Movement at the Museum Balloon Animals! Bates Mills Feb 29 5-6PM
Lewison - FEB BREAK ART CAMP! Wicked Illustrations Studio and Gallery
Pittston - Valentine Flight Night @ Chadwicks Craft Spirits, Sat 5-8PM
Readfield - Love to stitch craft group Feb 17 1PM - 3PM
Readfield - Learn to knit 5 week class (5) Mondays beginning March 2nd 5-7PM
Readfield - Winter Carnival Feb 21 @ 8 AM
Waterville - Princesses and Trucks Paint - vacation fun. Wed Feb 18 @ 10AM
Waterville - Blues Kats is playing at Silver Street Tavern Feb 21 6-9PM
Waterville - WinterFest Feb 21st snacks, hot chocolate, new tubes and many sleds
Winslow - Make mosiac coasters at Two Cent Thursday, Feb 19 @ 5:30
Winthrop - Trivia for A Cause (benefits Maine General Health) @ TJs Pizzeria Feb 20 @ 5:30
Winthrop - The Vault Monthly Vintage Market Feb 21st - Feb 22nd
Winthrop - Winter Camp @ Camp Mechuwana with lots of outside events
SALES & DEALS
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Burnt End BBQ Auburn Fri 11-8PM
Indoor Yard Sale!!!! February 27-28th 10-4. Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main Street
Waterville Opera House Now until 9am on Tuesday, February 17 use code "LOVE20" for 20% off all ticket purchases for announced concerts, performances, and theatricals! Good both online and in-person.
HOLIDAYS & SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Feb 16th - President’s Day and school vacation!
SEASONAL
ICE FISHING
Waterville
Wilton
Mt. Vernon -3rd Annual Derby Feb 21st till 4PM $30 a ticket - win an ice shack!
Need a beginners guide to Ice Fishing? Check it out here.
Need a fishing report for all our counties? Check them out here.
SKIING
Spruce Mountain in Jay - FREE ski! Sat 10-8PM
Black Mountain - Elvis: Sat Feb 14 12PM-2PM, WinterKids Family Day: Tues Feb 17th 9AM-9PM, FREE skiing: Wed Feb 18th 9PM-4PM
Sugarloaf - There is an entire line up for vacation week including horse drawn carriage rides, live music, snowshoeing, story time, hockey, fireworks, skating and more!
Saddleback - Another entire line up for vacation week including fireworks, movie night, smores, live music, and more!
SNOWMOBILING
Need some day trip ideas? Check out this recent post.
WEATHER - AUGUSTA REGION
NEWS & INFORMATION
Top February Vacation Programs
Offers "February Camp" with daily themes including bird tracking, wildlife survival, and snow science for kids.
Children's Discovery Museum Hosts a half-day Camp for ages 6–9, featuring art, science, and outdoor exploration.
University of Maine 4-H Camp Offers a multi-day winter adventure camp, ages 6-12 featuring outdoor skills, snowshoeing, and shelter building.
There are also a few camps listed in the events section
The Camp North Woods Lottery til 3/1
Camp North Woods is a week-long overnight camp for kids (ages 10-14) filled with hands-on experiences in shooting, archery, map and compass, outdoor survival, canoe and kayak, boating and ATV safety, fishing, fly casting, and more!
Instruction and mentorship is provided by MDIFW game wardens, biologists, and educators as well as the amazing UMaine 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Bryant Pond staff!
Camp North Woods is an incredibly popular program with limited capacity so 96 campers (48 girls and 48 boys) will be selected for attendance through a chance lottery. Lucky winners are sure to have a summer to remember!
Learn more and apply at at mefishwildlife.com/campnorthwoods
Lottery Entry Fee: $10
Lottery Drawing: Friday, March 13, 2026
Camp Week: Sunday, July 26 - Friday, July 31
2026 Construction Plans
LOCAL BUSINESS SERVICES
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MAINE BUILT, INC.
Precision. Punctuality. Professionalism.
Maine Built Inc. is a locally owned and operated residential and commercial construction company. Maine Built inc. is committed to ensuring a job well done every time. While keeping an open line of communication with our customers to help their dream come true. Maine Built Inc. specializes in new construction, homes, decks, sheds, garages etc. As well as offering siding, remodeling, concreate and excavating services. Reach out to Maine Built Inc for a free estimate on your dream today!
Eagles Club, Water St. Hallowell
The Eagles Club in Hallowell on Water Street is a club that does charity events and raffles for oil and other items. You can now rent their facility for parties, showers, gatherings (up to 40 people). The cost will be $1 for the building and if you need to bartender the cost $50 per party.
We look forward to people coming to check us out and possibly joining our club!
JOB LISTINGS
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City of Augusta Jobs
Colby College is hiring!
RelocatemerightLLC - a moving co- is always looking for a licensed driver!
Kennebec Valley Chamber hiring multiple positions
State of Maine is hiring
Kennebec Behavioral Health is also hiring multiple positions