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Christian MacFee. (Photo courtesy Quarry Hill)

CAMDEN — Quarry Hill’s Awareness Series presents “Seasonal Affective Disorder…It’s a Real Thing” an educational event to be led by Christian MacFee, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner,…

Millay House. (Photo courtesy Millay House Rockland)

ROCKLAND — Millay House Rockland will again hold an open house during Rockland’s Festival of Lights, Saturday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

The double house…

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SOUTH THOMASTON — People’s United Methodist Church is holding a Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. -1 p.m., a 13 Chapel Street, So. Thomaston. 

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BELFAST — Belfast residents will begin gathering at Post Office Square for the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting, beginning at 4:30 p.m., on November 30, 2024, around the tree donated by Savage Farms…

supporting state workforce needs while also advancing the System’s goal of doubling its output of engineering and computing graduates
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ORONO — Consistent with a commitment to grow Maine’s engineering and computing workforce and overall economy, University of Maine System (UMS) Trustees approved…

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WASHINGTON — Gibbs Library, in Washington, will host this year's Gingerbread Festival on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., in the Bryant Room.

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Storytime with Puffin reading Night Tree. (Photo courtesy Maine Coastal Islands Visitor Center)

ROCKLAND — Holiday Open House at Maine Coastal Islands Visitor Center takes place Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 9 Water Street, in Rockland.

Indoors, a peppermint and candy…

Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s staff at Aldermere Farm (l-r): Emily Marshall, Joelle Albury, Robbie McLintock, Carrie O’Brien, Kevin Walter, Aaron Englander, Anna Blank. (Photo courtesy Maine Coast Heritage Trust)

ROCKPORT — On Saturday, Dec. 7, Aldermere Farm, a preserve of Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT), will ring in the holiday season with cows, hot cocoa, and ugly sweaters during its annual Beltie…

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2025 WinterKids Winter Games, running from January 13 to February 7, 2025, will see schools from across the state competing in outdoor challenges with the…

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ROCKLAND — Rockland's Emergency Warming Center is seeking future volunteers to help staff the overnight space at the Rec Center during emergency conditions this winter and…

Erik Brooks. (Photo courtesy Erik Brooks)

CAMDEN — Much of Slope Trail has been re-routed this year for greater sustainability, and now switchbacks up Mt. Megunticook, crossing the old ski trail multiple times. Three sections have been re…

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AUGUSTA — Maine School of Science and Mathematics students excelled at this year’s Maine Youth in Government program, held in Augusta over the Veterans' Day…

Rachel Barbour, Abigail Kopishke, and Sadie Smith, Jr. Missing from the photo, Mohamedi Ngido. (Photo courtesy Lisa Genthner Gunn)

October Students of the Month from Medomak Valley High School are: Rachel Barbour, sophomore; Abigail Kopishke, freshman; Sadie Smith, junior; and Mohamedi Ngido, senior…

Jennifer Howard. (Photo courtesy Waldo County Technical Center)

Waldo County Technical Center’s (WCTC) Early Childhood and K - 8 Education program has been reinstated and redesigned after a several year hiatus.

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Scholarship recipient. (Photo courtesy Maine Seacoast Mission)

Maine Seacoast Mission is offering a series of workshops for high school and college students, as well as their parents, to help with transition to college or…

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The Eleventh Annual Holiday Market will be held on Saturday, November 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lincolnville Community Building at 18 Searsmont Road, Route 173, Lincolnville Center…

Rebekah's ex made her cast her eyes downward when she was out in public with him. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

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Enjoying slime. (Photo courtesy Brenda Thomas)

ROCKLAND — Throughout October, South School celebrated autumn with a series of engaging events, bringing students, families, and staff together in a festive display of…

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ROCKPORT — This is the second year that a particular Army veteran and his wife have attended the Honor Society Veteran’s Day breakfast at Camden Hills Regional High School. Though only attending a…

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LINCOLNVILLE — A holiday market and antique show will be held Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Community Building, located…

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Waldo County's hospital in Belfast will no longer deliver babies.

According to a Nov. 7 news release from MaineHealth, the Portland-based parent nonprofit that owns MaineHealth Waldo…

Santa and Elf

 The 38th annual Christmas By the Sea weekend, to be held December 6-8, 2024, has announced its schedule of events.

Highlights of the weekend will include the traditional holiday parade…

A.M. (l-r): Henry Miller, ESP; Dylan Pendleton, Carpentry; David Hubbard IV, Welding Technology; Brady Bryant, Electrical Trades; Sierra Cole, Graphic Design; Tanner Seaton, CTE Exploratory; Nicole Shorey, Education; Nolan Packard, Culinary Arts; Brayden Moody, Auto Technology; Anthony Hass, Auto Collision.  P.M. (l-r): Logen Buldoc, Electrical Trades; Charles Lewis III, Welding Trades; Aiden Boyd, Culinary Arts; Gracee Cayouette, Education; Thomas Young, Strive; Isabelle Butler, Graphic Design.

Waldo County Technical Center announces its Student of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2024 - 2025.

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WCTC Instructor Adam Fernald, Maine’s 2024 Career & Technical Education Teacher of the Year (Photo courtesy Waldo County Technical Center)

Waldo County Technical Center’s (WCTC) Adam Fernald was recently awarded the 2024 New Teacher of the Year for Career and Technical Education (CTE) for Maine.…

Girl Scouts Founder's Day Dance 2024. (Photo courtesy Trina Schroeder, Girl Scouts of Maine volunteer)

On October 26, thirty-one Girl Scouts representing six troops from around Knox County, their friends and siblings converged on St. George School in Tenants Harbor…

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"While enrolling or re-enrolling in the Health Insurance Marketplace may seem a bit daunting, Knox and Waldo County residents don’t have to do it alone,"…

time and “design by shovel”
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BELFAST — On Tuesday, Nov. 19, at noon, Tom Atwell, garden columnist from the Portland Press-Herald, will discuss how time and “design by shovel” have shaped his home landscape. The talk will be…

Native plants. (Photo courtesy UMaine Cooperative Extension)

CAMDEN — A native seed sowing workshop offered this fall by University of Maine Cooperative Extension will be held Monday, Nov. 18, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., at Merryspring…

"Let’s make a difference together and spread some kindness."
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CAMDEN — Local Cub Scout Pack 200 will hold their annual Scouting for Food drive. Cub Scouts will be receiving and sorting donations on Sunday, Nov. 17, from 1 - 3 p.m., at the…

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ROCKPORT — Have your kids outgrown their winter gear? Do you have gear that is no longer working for you or your family?

The annual Camden Hills Regional High School Ski Team Ski Sale will…

McLellan Poor Preserve. (Photo courtesy Coastal Mountains Land Trust)

NORTHPORT — Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust for a guided hike, Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m., along the trails of McLellan Poor Preserve in…

A Trunk or Treat dispenser at the American Legion draws from the darker Halloween spirit. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

A small sampling of Halloween 2024 in Rockland pulls forth an abundance of creativity exuding from larger hearts that took advantage of 66 degree temperatures as residents and entities spilled…

"Come carrying your emotional baggage and leave lighter"
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BELFAST — Rhythm Sanctuary Belfast will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, from 6 - 9 p.m., at the First Church in Belfast.…

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ROCKPORT — Maine Sport Outfitters will host its 6th Annual Turkey Ride, Saturday, Nov. 16, beginning at 9 a.m., at Maine Sport Outfitters, Rockport.

The event features…

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ROCKPORT — The National Honor Society at Camden Hills Regional High School invites American veterans and their families to its 12th annual Veterans' Day…

LINCOLNVILLE — Join Coastal…

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Poster of events. (Image courtesy But Still I Am One Poster)

November is National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month. In Waldo County, But Still I Am One is partnering with the Maine Statewide Youth Action Board, and the Searsport District Middle…

Removing Unneeded Medications from Homes
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The Drug Enforcement Administration, in collaboration with more than 4,000 law enforcement partners across the country, will host the 27th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday,…

A Cash Register Round-Up campaign at Aubuchon Hardware in Belfast raised more than $5,000.00 for Finding Our Voices. From left to right, Patrisha McLean, CEO and founder of the Camden-based nonprofit, the group’s chief of staff Mary Kamradt, Aubuchon Manager Greg Hodgman, Assistant Manager Simon Fernands, and Garden Center Manager Sandra Verdosci. (Photo courtesy Finding Our Voices)

Sales of garden supplies, wood-fired pizza, and yard sale treasures in Lincolnville and Belfast brought in more than $9,000 to Finding Our Voices from caring community members.

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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ROCKPORT and BELFAST — Each October, MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month – "a crucial opportunity to shed light on a pervasive issue that affects…

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The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, in conjunction with the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, is…

Boy Scouts of America Troop 200 Hosts Fall Court of Awards. (Photo courtesy Ingrid Tepelmann)

Monday, October 21, Scouting BSA Troop 200 hosted their Fall Court of Awards at the American Legion Hall on Pearl Street in Camden.

The evening began with a troop opening flag ceremony…

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ROCKLAND — MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital will offer a drive-thru flu clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 409 Old County Road in Rockland. The clinic, which is open to the public…