Upcoming Events
Maine Voices Live with Rebecca Corbett
Rebecca Corbett, Senior Editor at The New York Times, has guided Pulitzer Prize–winning investigations that exposed workplace harassment, sparking national conversations and the #MeToo movement. She will discuss her career in journalism on Tuesday, November 4, at 7 p.m. at…
2025 Kennebec Journal Readers’ Choice Awards Ceremony
Celebrate the best of Kennebec County at the 2025 Kennebec Journal Readers’ Choice Awards on Wednesday, November 12 at the Augusta Elks Lodge. From favorite dining spots to top shops and entertainment, discover the winners chosen by our community.
Maine Voices Live with Dr. Tim Pieh
When every second counts, who answers the call? Dr. Tim Pieh takes state of the art medical care to country roads, redefining what emergency medicine looks like. Join us on December 16 for an inside look at Maine’s MD3 program…
Signature Events
Open Door: Live conversations with Maine’s CEOs for a behind the scenes look at their career paths and how they tackle the everyday challenges of the job. Presented by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.
Newsroom Live: Subscriber exclusive events on topics important to our readers, hosted by our journalists.
Maine Voices Live: Bringing Maine’s notable artists, writers, and thought leaders to the stage for conversations about what drives their lives and work
Watch or Listen to Our Past Events
Watch: Open Door with Heather Paquette, CEO of Good Shepherd Food Bank
Heather Paquette has led with vision in both corporate retail and nonprofit service, and now her mission is to tackle hunger in Maine. Hear how she’s blending innovation, inclusion, and compassion to lead one of…
Watch: Maine Voices Live with Ana Inciardi
Meet the artist behind the $1 mini print vending machines popping up across the nation. Join us Tuesday, October 21 at 7 p.m. as reporter Megan Gray interviews Ana Inciardi, the Brooklyn-born, Portland-based printmaker who’s…
2025 Greater Franklin County Readers’ Choice Ceremony
On October 2, we celebrated the 2025 Greater Franklin County Readers’ Choice winners, recognizing the best in dining, shopping, and more across Franklin County, Livermore Falls, and Livermore.
2025 Times Record Best of the Midcoast Awards Ceremony
Join us as we celebrate the local businesses and community champions who make the Midcoast thrive. This ceremony honors the people that keep our towns vibrant. Be a part of the party on Thursday, September…
Watch: Maine Voices Live with author Tom Ricks
From war zones to the woods of Maine, celebrated journalist Tom Ricks turns his award-winning writing to the place he calls home, telling stories shaped by Maine’s people and landscape. Ricks discussed his recent…
Watch: Open Door with Garry Jenkins, President of Bates College
Garry Jenkins brings a rare blend of legal, philanthropic, and academic leadership to the table. His experience spans from leading Wall Street boardrooms to directing one of Maine’s top colleges. Hear about and learn from…
Watch: Maine Voices Live with balloon pilot Derald Young
Take flight with Derald Young, pilot of the Damn Yankee hot air balloon, who has a lifetime of wild stories and record-setting adventures. This event took place on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
Watch: Maine Voices Live with Theresa Secord, founding director of the Maine Indian Basketmakers Alliance
This event took place on Tuesday, June 3, at 7 p.m. in the Ostrove Auditorium at Colby College in Waterville.
2025 Leader Spelling Bee
This event took place at Oxbow Brewing on Tuesday, May 27 at 5:00 p.m.
Maine Voices Live with Shannon Haines, President + CEO of Waterville Creates
This event took place on Tuesday, April 29 in the Ostrove Auditorium at Colby College in Waterville.
Great Falls Forum: Monica Wood: One Writer’s Path
Join us at noon Thursday, April 24 at the Lewiston Public Library in Callahan Hall to hear from novelist, memoirist, and playwright, Monica Wood.
Watch: Open Door with Steve Mills, CEO of Maine Beer Company
This conversation took place on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University.
Watch: Maine Voices Live with bakers Atsuko Fujimoto and Barak Olins
Portland Press Herald food editor Peggy Grodinsky sat down with James Beard Award winners Atsuko Fujimoto of Norimoto Bakery and Barak Olins of ZUbakery for a conversation during a live event at One Longfellow Square…
Watch: Maine Voices Live with artist Charlie Hewitt
Sun Journal Executive Editor Judy Meyer sat down with artist Charlie Hewitt, best known for The Hopeful Project, for a conversation during a live event at Chase Memorial Hall at Bates College in Lewiston on…
Watch: Open Door with Megan Walton, CEO of the Southern Maine Agency on Aging
This live conversation took place on Wednesday, February 26 at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University.
Watch: Maine Voices Live with Craig Grossi, author and Marine Corps veteran
Portland Press Herald staff writer Ray Routhier sat down with author and Marine Corps veteran Craig Grossi for a conversation and book signing during a live event at One Longfellow Square on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Watch: Maine Voices Live with Robert Shetterly, Americans Who Tell the Truth artist
Sun Journal Executive Editor Judith Meyer sat down with Maine artist and longtime activist and humanitarian Robert Shetterly for a conversation at the Bates Mill Atrium on Dec. 4, 2024.
Missed it? Rewatch our conversation with ‘American Idol’ star Julia Gagnon
Julia Gagnon became a household name in Maine when she made it to the final seven singers on the latest season of ‘American Idol.’ She talked about her journey during a live conversation Tuesday at…
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