Life

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 Elisif Bruun. (Photo courtesy Peter Bruun)

WALDOBORO — For Damariscotta artist Peter Bruun, surviving the pain of losing his 24-year-old daughter to a heroin overdose started with breaking taboos.

“When Elisif was struggling it was…

Husson campus

BANGOR — Husson University announces the academic achievements of students recently named to the President's List, Dean's List and Honors List for the Spring 2024…

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ROCKLAND — The Knox Clinic and Coastal Recovery Community Center (CRCC) are holding a special Wellness Wednesday event to kick off the new year: a free Clothing Swap.

This unique community…

Each and every one of us can have a positive impact on those around us
Gratitude ticket raffle winners: Ryman Ames-Allan, Noa Silverstein, Zion Peart, Katie Davis, Emmett DeYoung, Logan McRae. (Photo courtesy Thomaston Grammar School)

THOMASTON — Several students at Thomaston Grammar School were recognized for having gratitude at a school-wide assembly on January 10.

Students receiving the Gratitude Award were: Violet…

Ron Desrosiers. (Photo courtesy Belfast Garden Club)

BELFAST — On January 21, 2025, at noon, in the Abbott Room of Belfast Free Library, Maine Licensed Soil Scientist Ron Desrosiers will discuss soil properties with an emphasis on soil life and…

Beppe Gambetta. Opera House. Jan. 18. Got tickets? Photo: Giovanna Cavallo

Beppe Gambetta is a guitarist, vocalist, composer and researcher and from Genoa, Italy whose concerts bring European and American Roots together. He’s recorded and worked…

 Daytime Warming Shelter poster

ROCKLAND — AIO is offering a Daytime Warming Center on their property every day, Monday - Friday, from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., through Jan. 17, 2025.

AIO's original building, at 70 Thomaston St.,…

Indoor worm bin harvest workshop at Merryspring Nature Center. (Photo courtesy Merryspring Nature Center)

CAMDEN — Jock Robie will lead an indoor Worm Bin Harvest workshop,…

Musicals from 1936–1957
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WALDOBORO — This winter, Coastal Senior College, which offers lifelong learners enrichment through courses and other activities in Lincoln and Knox Counties, will hold a special trio of mid-day…

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PORTLAND — MaineHealth welcomed its first baby of the new year at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland. Michael Nathan Maiato was…

Freya Curtis. (Photo courtesy Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital)

ELLSWORTH — "Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital is delighted to announce the community’s first baby of the year," said the hospital, in a news release.

Freya Arlene, daughter of…

Doggie (and a cat) Fashion Show. (Photo courtesy Camden Public Library)

CAMDEN — "What happens when you bring together ice carving, a polar plunge, fashionable pets, spectacular kids' activities, fun music, and delicious local food on a winter’s…

free program Started by Searsmont Town Library and Belfast Flying Shoes
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The little after-school music program for elementary school aged students living in Morrill, Belmont and Searsmont returns in 2025 for a 4th year.

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ROCKLAND — Knox Clinic and the Coastal Recovery Community Center announce updates to their Wellness Wednesday program for January 2024. These changes include a revised schedule and a new location…

Midcoast Habitat for Humanity

Along with federal and state politicians, the nonprofit Midcoast Habitat for Humanity joined the world in mourning the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and remembered his life of…

to fund HVAC fixes, artificial turf, new siding, windows on school, auditorium repairs
Corroded pipes that lead to the five geothermal wells beneath Camden Hills Regional High School, on Route 90 in Rockport. (Photo courtesy EMC report submitted to the Five Town CSD)

CAMDEN — On Thursday, Jan. 2, the…

White-throated Sparrow by Deborah Bifulco/Cornell Lab of Ornithology. (Courtesy Camden Garden Club)

The first of five very unique, informative presentations will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 9:30 a.m., via Zoom. Camden Garden Club welcomes Becca Rodomsky-Bish…

Yoga mala

On Tuesday, Dec. 31, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kristi Williamson will lead a Yoga Mala, a sacred ceremony to bring in the New Year with 108 Salutations to the Sun.

All are welcome, modifications…

An eagle perched above Damariscotta Mills, Dec. 22. On Christmas Eve, President Biden signed into law the amendment of Title 36, United States Code, to designate the bald eagle as the national bird. (Photo courtesy Lee Emmons)

Reader Gallery 13 continues a tradition of sharing…

2024 Maine Teacher of the Year Joshua Chard at 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting
Joshua Chard's third-grade students at East End Elementary School created ornaments for the Maine tree at the National Christmas Tree display in Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy Maine Department of Education)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Elementary students in Portland recently created original ornaments that are now on the national stage, decorating Maine’s tree for the 2024 National Christmas Tree display…

holiday greetings

From all of us at PenBayPilot.com, we wish you a restful holiday pause, filled with warmth, good cheer and laughter!

— the Pilot Crew

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CAMDEN — St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, in Camden, will hold the following holiday services in 2024:

4 p.m., Dec. 24, St. Thomas' Episcopal Church,…

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ROCKLAND — Rockland's Emergency Warming Center at the Recreation Center will be open Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, from 2 p.m., until Monday, Dec. 23, at 11 a.m…

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BELFAST — The Belfast Free Library and the National Digital Equity Center (NDEC) will be offering two series of free computer classes: “iPhone Basics” on January…

Japanese garden by Lee Schneller Sligh. (Photo courtesy Merryspring Nature Center)

Lee Schneller Sligh will lead an online presentation called, Japanese Gardens, hosted by Merryspring Nature Center, on 

Rec Center open to the public during the day
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ROCKLAND — Rockland's Emergency Warming Center at the Recreation Center will be open Saturday, Dec. 21, from 5 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.

The space…

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ROCKPORT and BELFAST— In observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals announce the following adjusted holiday hours:

Christmas:

Pastor Reverend Angel Davila, at the Thomaston Baptist Church

Pastor Reverend Angel Davila is now leading the Thomaston Baptist Church. He was recently ordained to the ministry in 2024.  A graduate of Palmer Theological Seminary, Pastor…

Sandy Oliver. (Photo courtesy First Fig)

CAMDEN — For eighteen years, Sandy Oliver sent a weekly recipe to the Bangor Daily News for her column called Taste Buds. To come up with over 900 recipes during that time, she turned to cooks…

Food in every seat. Help for every family.
(Photo courtesy Alan Kearl)

ROCKLAND — On Monday, January 20, 2025 AIO Food and Energy Assistance will host its fifth Fill The Strand food and funds drive to benefit…

Love on a Leash
MaineHealth Waldo Hospital’s new pet therapy dog Jamison, with handler Mary Anne Riley, ready to greet patients inside the hospital. (Photo courtesy MaineHealth)

BELFAST — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital (MHWH) welcomes pet therapy dog Jamison and his handler, Mary Anne Riley, to its roster of volunteers, bringing the total number of pet therapy duos who offer…

(Image courtesy University of Maine Cooperative Extension)

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Virtual Learning is kicking off 2025 with two opportunities in January, a series on climate civic action and a…

Senior College students learn about gardening. (Photo by Senior College member Deb Douthart)

Belfast Senior College is offering a 2025 Winterim semester. Classes on a variety of topics begin on January 20 and will be presented in multiple downtown Belfast venues and via Zoom. Belfast…

Camden Winterfest 2025
(Photo courtesy Kienan Brown)

CAMDEN — Join Sundog Outdoor Leadership Initiative on Saturday, January 25, at 10:30 a.m., as they host their 7th annual Polar Plunge fundraiser as part of Camden…

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BELFAST — Coyote Moon will hold a holiday food drive to benefit the Belfast Area Soup Kitchen. The initiative aims to support the community by collecting non-perishable food items for those in…

Carnegie Medal. (Photo courtesy Carnegie Hero Fund Commission)

HOPE — A 13-year-old girl and her 12-year-old sister were playing on a large, algae-covered rock next to the St. George River in…

Five town

The Five Town CSD Adult Education program is offering classes beginning the first week of January at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport.

(Photo courtesy Kim Murphy)

ROCKPORT — Nativity Lutheran Church in Rockport will hold its Christmas Eve worship service Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 5:30 p.m. All…

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BELFAST — St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 95 Court St., Belfast, will hold the following holiday services for December 2024:

-…

escorted by the annual parade of fire trucks
(Photo courtesy Waldoboro Fire Dept.)

WALDOBORO — Santa will come to Waldoboro, Sunday evening, December 22, at 6 p.m. He will be escorted by the annual parade of fire trucks from the Waldoboro Fire Station to the…

Jan. 25 animal tracking walk
Porcupine

ROCKPORT – On Saturday, January 25, Maine Coast Heritage Trust invites all ages to join steward and naturalist Kirk Gentalen for a lively morning outdoors from 9:30 a.m. to noon and discover some…

Coastal Senior College

Coastal Senior College, serving midcoast Maine from Wiscasset to Camden, opened registration on December 10 for its nine winter courses set to begin the week of January 13.

Three of the…

Charts

Belfast Marine Institute students in Genna Black and Chip Lagerbom's Marine Studies class at Belfast Area High School recently navigated their way around Penobscot Bay using nautical charts…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
John Doyle and Mick McAuley. Opera House. Dec. 20. Got tickets?  Courtesy of the venue

Together, John Doyle and Mick McAuley have created a stunning collection of familiar carols, new original music and traditional tunes for this Christmas season. "This Christmas Time" is a musical…

Tonight: 8 p.m. - 7 a.m.
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ROCKLAND — An Emergency Warming Center at the Flanagan Center (aka The Rec Center) in Rockland will be available tonight, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, starting at 8 p.m. and…

Ornamental Herb Garden in Appleton. (Photo courtesy Merryspring Nature Center)

John Fromer will lead the first online presentation of the new year called, Ornamental Herb Garden Design, Tuesday,…