It was a rainy day on June 3 but that didn’t dampen the spirits of CONA members who came out to celebrate the organization’s 30th year. The main event, held at the 1812 Farm in Bristol, was a conversation amongst … Continue reading
Citizens Offering New Alternatives (CONA) will celebrate its 30th anniversary at its annual meeting on Sunday, June 3 at the 1812 Farm in Bristol. The Damariscotta-based peace and justice organization began in 1982 by a group of local residents primarily … Continue reading
On Thursday, May 3 , 7 pm, “FARMS, in our Community” will be presented at Great Salt Bay School in Damariscotta.” The program will feature a short presentation by Karen Kleinkopf, F.A.R.M.S.’ founder, followed by a sampling of the kinds … Continue reading
Date: Thursday March 22nd Spreadsheet: Timeline rev 2 Inside Job, an Academy Award-winning documentary film about the U.S. 2001-to-2007 financial crisis narrated by Actor Matt Damon, will be shown Thursday, March 22nd at 6:30 P.M. at the Midcoast Friends Meeting … Continue reading
A new film, “Mother Caring for the 7 Billion”, followed by audience discussion, will be presented on Wednesday, February 15 at 3 pm at Skidompha Library, Damariscotta. The film documents important aspects of the global problem of overpopulation. It does not … Continue reading
Potluck & Peaceful Beginnings will be celebrating its 15th year in 2012. The popular first-day-of-the-year community celebration, featuring poetry, puppets, music, food and crafts for all ages will again take place at Skidompha Library in Damariscotta from noon to 3 … Continue reading
CONA's mssion is to provide opportunities to address the evolving problems of peace and justice locally and globally. Our programs include education, discussion, and celebration to encourage the community to become active, involved citizens. We work in collaboration with other regional organizations sharing concerns for pressing issues such as poverty, overpopulation, war, and environmental protection.