SEARSPORT—At the site of the old Captain Tinkham's Emporium, a new brewery has quietly opened, becoming a new "third place" for locals and visitors to sit down at the wooden benches, talk, and…
Life
In a Sept. 26 news release, the University of Maine said it will issue next week a new competitive request for proposals to purchase the Hutchinson Center in Belfast.
This follows a…
Bringing Survivor-Speaks Presentations to Bangor, Falmouth, Portland, South Portland, Biddeford
Emotional, financial, sexual, and post-separation abuse will be among the topics of community conversation in the Finding Our Voices ”Let’s Talk About It Tour” coming to Bangor, South Portland,…
Belfast Area High School students in Genna Black and Chip Lagerbom's Marine Studies class recently visited a foreshore shipwreck along the Passagassawakeag River in Belfast as part of their…
Tribute to a friend
“I believe the greatest Tragedy in human nature is when a person tries to distance Themself from everyone else in the world. If they could only see and feel how we are all connected…
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H announces the launch of virtual field trips (VFTs), an innovative way for youth learners to explore Maine’s thriving aquaculture industry.…
CAMDEN — "A much loved holiday tradition is forging ahead to bring good tidings to the Camden area during the first full weekend in December, as the Camden Area Business Group presents Christmas…
Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital’s Community Health Worker (CHW) program has now surpassed 200 referrals from the hospitals and communities.
CHWs travel out into the…
The Rockland Public Library presents a board game night for all ages, Thursday, Oct. 3, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This event is free and open to all.
Join RPL for a board game night at the library…
CAMDEN — Quarry Hill’s Awareness Series presents “Understanding Palliative Care,” an educational event to be led by Still Harbor Health PLLC’s Karin Woodworth, ANPBC, Thursday, Oct. 10, at 11 a.m…
BAHS students taking the BMI's course of Marine Studies this fall with Ms. Genna Black and Mr. Chip Lagerbom have been taking water safety instruction with John McMillan. This will allow them to…
ROCKPORT — Midcoast Habitat for Humanity will hold a Community Appreciation Day on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m to 3 p.m., at the Midcoast Habitat ReStore, located at 799 West…
Waldo County General Hospital will offer flu clinics at several Waldo County locations this fall. The clinics, which are open to the public, will offer the flu shot in both the standard dose and…
Camden Garden Club is looking for sponsors of Camden’s iconic holiday wreaths. Every year, Camden Garden Club hand-decorates and lights 98 wreaths to adorn Camden’s lampposts for the holiday…
breaking down stigmas, self-care, mentorship, community problem-solving
WALDOBORO — Girl Scout Ambassador Kayleigh Young has organized a Teen Mental Health Convention for local high schoolers looking to gain insight on mental wellness and strategies to navigate…
Kick Off the Season with a Live Musical Battle
ROCKPORT — RES Community Park, in partnership with various community organizations, announces a diverse lineup of events for the fall season.
RES organizers list the following activities:…
Friends of Sears Island has three educational offerings happening in the last week of September: an art workshop, a "Patterns in Nature" activity kit for kids, and a fall migratory bird walk.…
visit the facility and grounds
ROCKLAND — Breakwater Commons, a 96 bed state of the art nursing and rehabilitation facility in Rockland, will hold a 1-year Anniversary Celebration of service to the community Sunday, Sept. 22.…
“Though not here… their sacrifice is not forgotten”
Those words are what American Legion Post 30 members will share with the public when they hold their annual POW/MIA remembrance event,…
Peopleplace Cooperative Preschool is hosting its second annual auction of community art benches, painted by local artists and sponsored by local businesses, to raise scholarship funds for families…
LINCOLNVILLE — Lincolnville Center Indoor Flea Market will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, from 8 a.m. to noon, in the Community Building, located at 18 Searsmont Road, Rt. 173 in Lincolnville Center…
Surprise Update: she got adopted on September 7 and now lives in an animal sanctuary
CAMDEN—In one room set aside for PAWS Animal Adoption Center, more than 12 cats— mostly tuxedo and black-haired breeds hang out in their comfortable beds and boxy houses staring warily at anyone…
Since the Colonial era, African Americans in Maine have fought for liberation, first by resisting enslavement and…
MONTVILLE — All are invited to join Midcoast Conservancy friends and staff for a hike in the Sheepscot River headwaters area in Montville on Sunday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
After a…
The Knox Clinic announced Sept. 10 that it purchased the Bok Building at 22 White Street, Rockland…
Maine Lighthouse Day is Sept. 14
ISLESBORO — The Grindle Point Light Station Museum has extended hours past the summer season this year. The light station is open during the month of September, Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m…
ROCKPORT — Riley School welcomed five new teachers to its faculty this fall. The school experienced a recent leadership transition, with long-time head of school Rebecca Greenleaf-Clapp retiring…
CAMDEN — The Children’s House Montessori School welcomes three new staff members at the historic schoolhouse at 58 Elm Street in Camden.
Julia Aroneau is a new Co-Lead Teacher in the Red…
TENANTS HARBOR — Bright sunny smiles accompanied the morning sun in Tenants Harbor as family and friends gathered to create a birthday greetings video to the most severely injured person involved…
How well do you know the U.S. Constitution? Political leaders often refer to one part or another, but what does it…
Maine’s iconic sentinels of the sea will assume center stage during the 15th annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Around a dozen lighthouses will…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Justice Department…
Maine Water employees, with help from customers, reviewed more than 37,000 water service lines to complete a service line inventory earlier this summer, before the October…
Transgressed
ROCKLAND and BOOTHBAY — Midcoast Maine’s Regional Domestic Violence Resource Center will host Xavier L. Guadalupe-Díaz, Ph.D, professor and Criminology Program coordinator in the Department of…
BELFAST — Waldo County General Hospital welcomes a furry new team member with the addition of Mr. Pips, the hospital’s newest pet therapy dog.
“Studies have shown that pet therapy has many…
ROCKPORT — Saturday, Sept. 21, from 9 a.m. to noon, Maine Coast Heritage Trust steward and naturalist Kirk Gentalen will lead attendees on a guided hunt for the natural treasures of the forest and…
discover how libraries work and how to find materials
ROCKLAND — Homeschool families are invited to learn and practice their library skills in these 45-minute lessons with Miss Katie. Kids will discover how libraries work and how to find the…
A COMMUNITY CIRCLE FOR PEACE and RESISTANCE
BELFAST — On Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at 6 p.m., the Peace & Justice Forum/Waldo County, will begin its Fall-Winter offerings with another Circle for Peace and Resistance at the Belfast Free…
CAMDEN — “Like two peas in a pod, children and gardens go together naturally,” said Camden Garden Club, in a news release.
There is much more to discover on Thursday, Sept. 26, at the…
BELFAST — Musical duo Darshan Music are bringing their harmonious chants and drum beats to Belfast on Thursday, Sept.19, from 7 - 8 p.m., at Belfast Yoga Studio. Darshan Music’s take on the…
ROCKLAND — Trekkers will hold a 30th Anniversary Celebration, a milestone event, which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 4 - 6 p.m., at Trekkers. Admission is free and open to the public…
CAMDEN – On September 11, during National Compassionate Leadership Week, author and philanthropist Donato Tramuto, of the TramutoPorter Foundation, will host a live conversation at United Midcoast…
The Rockland High School will hold its 65th reunion at noon on Tuesday, September 10, at the Rockport Masonic Center located on Main Street.
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SWANVILLE — All are welcome to join Coastal Mountains Land Trust, Wednesday, Sept. 11, on a guided hike along the trails of Meadow Brook Preserve in Swanville. Hikers can meet at the trailhead at…
ROCKLAND — Local librarians, community and nonprofit volunteers, and people tech-savvy in general who like helping neighbors solve computer or phone issues are invited to “Empowering The Helper,”…
63 plants banned from sale or import in the State
CAMDEN — Gary Fish will lead an outdoor presentation on Maine’s Terrestrial Invasive Plant Do-Not-Sell List, Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 12 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center.
Maine State…
Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District’s autumn fundraiser will be native wildflower seeds.
“October is the perfect month to sow wildflower seeds for spring growth,” said SWCD,…
BELFAST — The Belfast Free Library and the National Digital Equity Center (NDEC) will be presenting a free computer class, “Cutting the Cord: Getting TV & Phone Services Over the Internet,”…
including an ‘Ask the Experts’ panel
CAMDEN — Merryspring Nature Center will host the first annual Tomato Tasting, Saturday, September 14, from 12 - 3 p.m., in the Hexagon.
Up to 30 varieties of heirloom and hybrid tomatoes…
Bring your questions
CAMDEN — Denise DeSpirito will lead an outdoor presentation on Herb Growing Q & A, Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 12 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center.
This talk will give attendees a chance to…
