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ROCKLAND — The popular downtown audience participation quiz show, "So You Think You Know Rockland", is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 9 at the Strand Theater.

For the past several years the…

BELFAST — There is something for everyone as Belfast hosts the first annual Peace Festival this Friday and Saturday, September 5 and 6 on Miller and Court Streets.

The festival seeks to…

Thursday, Sept. 4

Author Paul Doiron of Camden presents the latest in his Poacher's Son series, The Bone Orchard, 7 p.m. at the Camden Public Library. Books will be on hand…

THOMASTON — Knox Museum is currently seeking vendors to participate in its second annual Taste of Thomaston food and wine festival scheduled for Saturday of Columbus Day weekend, October 11, from…

THOMASTON — Trekkers, a youth-mentoring organization in Midcoast Maine, recently hosted their ninth annual "From the 'Hood to the Woods" expedition at Blueberry Cove Camp in Tenants Harbor. The…

CAMDEN - Friday, Aug. 15 was an exciting day for Mabel, a playful hound mix from P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center in Rockport.  Mabel attended the annual celebration of the Dog Days of Summer held…

Thursday, Aug. 28 

The Medicine of the Civil War by Dr. Richard Kahn, with historical medical paraphernalia, 7 p.m…

TROY — The Barn Window, a new antique shop located in Troy will hold an open house on Saturday, Aug. 30 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. During the open house, a percentage of all profits will benefit…

ROCKLAND –- The Youthlinks Program of Broadreach Family & Community Services is offering the tastiest raffle of the season — two chances to win a pot of lobsters, complete with the pot, mitts…

SEARSMONT — Searsmont, a town with 1,400 residents, entertained as many as 1,000 people at its Saturday, Aug. 9 Bicentennial Day celebration. The day's activities, celebrating 200 years of history…

Owls Head Transportation Museum

OWLS HEAD — The public is invited to attend the Owls Head Transportation Museum’s inaugural Barnstomers Ball this Saturday, Aug. 23, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds from this grand gala affair…

Thursday, Aug. 21

"Lincoln: Evolution of a President" public lecture by Erin Bishop, former Education Director of the Lincoln Library and Museum in Illinois, 7 p.m. at the Camden Public…

Rebirth Brass Band

Whether seen on HBO’s “Treme” or live at one of their legendary Tuesday night gigs at New Orleans’ Maple Leaf, the Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band is a true New Orleans institution.

Formed…

The Belfast Rotary Club

Following is your guide to the Belfast Harbor Fest taking place this weekend, Friday, Aug. 15 through Sunday, Aug. 17.


Music and fun starts Friday,…

BELFAST — Bring your friends, your family, and lots of energy to the very first Belfast Peace Festival, happening September 5-6 on Miller and Court Streets in Belfast. Activity is included for all…

BELFAST — Summertime should be a happy experience for kids with games, friends and healthy summertime food. Unfortunately for some families in Waldo County this isn't always the case. Without…

  • Thursday, August 7: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Opening Reception Searsmont Inspires Art Exhibit Searsmont Town Library
  • Thursday, August 7:…
Fort Knox Pet Show Weekend brings Midcoast pet lovers together

PROSPECT — Who here has ever put a cat in a harness and walked it around? I’ve done it. I can officially check off that Crazy Cat Lady box on the next U.S. Census form. What about dressing up a…

The final week of 40 Days of Summer has arrived! August 11- 15  will focus on food as well as other crafts and activities. Stop by all five days from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m…

CAMDEN — Some people called "Senior Citizens" may not be aware of things going on in the Camden area. You can find good companionship, a nice luncheon and a Bingo game to join.

Every Friday…

· Tuesday, Aug. 5: 1:00 p.m. Open House and Mill Tour

Robbins Lumber Company Ghent Road, Closed-toe Shoes required and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

· Thursday,…

Thursday, August 7

The Alice Limoges Band performs for the Summer Concert Series, 7:00 pm in the Camden Amphitheatre. Bring blankets or chairs for seating; if the weather is rainy the…

ROCKLAND — Cub Scout Pack 206 has a couple events organized that they are excited to attend, and share with new comers.

Saturday, Aug. 2 the boys will be participating in the Lobster…

THOMASTON — Upcoming events at Thomaston Public Library.

 

Maine Children's Musician Rob Duquette Appearing at Thomaston Public Library

Thomaston Public Library is hosting…

BELFAST — The Game Loft is participating in the Summer Food Services Program (SFSP) managed by the Maine Department of Education.

Free lunches for all Waldo County youth will be available…

SEARSMONT — It takes a special occasion to bring the Searsmont Street Band back together. Searsmont’s Bicentennial Week, which starts this Saturday, Aug. 2, is…

OWLS HEAD — On the evening of Saturday, Aug. 23 the Owls Head Transportation Museum will be transformed into the most happening joint around at the first-ever Barnstormers Ball fundraising gala.…


Camden Public Library events, July 24 through August 7.


Thursday, July 24

Free Concert in the Park features Midcoast Brass Quintet, 7…

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GARDINER — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine recently partnered with the Central Maine Bassmasters to provide a day of fishing for six of the organization’s Big/Little Matches. On June 7, the…

SEARSMONT —

 

After nearly two years of planning, Searsmont’s Bicentennial Week will feature more than a dozen public programs beginning with an historical walk on Saturday, Aug. 2,…

CAMDEN –- Camden Public Library Calendar of Events for Thursday, July 17 through Thursday, July 31.

Thursday,…

SEARSPORT — The week of July 20 -26 will have you in stitches at the Searsport Shores Ocean Campground with Camp and Create! Artist in Residence Ellen Mason.

Mason will sew a piece of…

THOMASTON — Knox Museum will toss a giant birthday bash for Henry Knox called Cut the Cake! on

WINTER HARBOR --  The Schoodic Peninsula comes alive with arts events in July and August. The Schoodic Arts Silent…

Novel Jazz at the Opera House

The Novel Jazz Septet will be performing eight concerts throughout Maine between July and September featuring the music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, two of the most celebrated pillars of…

ROCKLAND — Rabbi Rachel Isaacs of Colby College and Beth Israel Congregation in Waterville will be at Adas Yoshuron Synagogue in Rockland
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MILBRIDGE — Should a major disaster strike midcoast or other parts of Maine rendering normal communications inoperable or degraded, there is a cadre of "amateur" radio operators that can respond…

BELFAST — Do you have a hidden, or not-so-hidden talent to share?

The Belfast Creative Coalition (BCC) is looking for local talent from Waldo County to participate in a telethon-style "…

Who’s Visiting The Area?

Tourist season is in full swing and there are a lot of new faces around town. I stopped to talk with some of our visitors who paid the Penobscot Bay Chamber of Commerce a visit during the July…

ROCKLAND — For women who have been affected by domestic or dating violence, a support group can be a safe place to talk about the abuse, in an environment that fosters…

ROCKLAND — The city of Rockland is one of 16 communities selected for the PARADE Magazine “Where’s America’s Best Main Street” tournament.  The contest was announced in the June 29 edition of…

CAMDEN — Laura Selene Mowrey and Peter Ingraham Johnson were married March 29, 2014, at Chestnut Street Baptist Church in Camden. The Rev. Adam Kohlstrom performed the double-ring ceremony.

Engagement announcement

Mr. and Mrs. Parker S. Laite Jr of Camden are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Victoria B. Laite, to Thomas M. Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Anderson Jr. of Sudbury…

The Thomaston Fourth of July Committee announced Mr. and Ms. Fourth of July 2014 are Nicholas Judge…

BROOKS VILLAGE — The Brooks Park Boosters are pleased to present this year’s annual Independence Day celebration, Brooks Hay Days, on

CAMDEN — The Midcoast Interact Club raised and donated $4,300 to various local and global organizations is during the 2013/2014 year, and was recognized at the Rotary District 7790 annual…

Two months and 60 hours of film turned into a 4:14 song that features the best of Belfast

BELFAST — A month ago we told you that Belfast was joining the viral craze of making a…

Foreign sports and touring cars converged on Camden June 8, during the 12th annual Camden Foreign Car show. The show is sponsored by the Mid Maine Sports Car Club, whose members support the…

Live Music

Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival is one of the largest family musical events in New England. The festival takes place twice a year, bringing thousands of music lovers from all over the world…

The Damariscotta River Pirate Rendezvous will end on a somber note this year, with a ceremony to honor the memory of two pirate re-enactor captains…