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"A Beginner’s Guide to Composting"
Soil heaps. (Photo courtesy University of Maine Cooperative Extension / Edwin Remsberg)

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will conclude its 

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Friends-Themed Trivia with Knox Clinic will be held Thursday, Sept. 18, at 6 p.m., , at Thomaston Public Library, 60 Main Street, in Thomaston.

Free food and prizes.

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'In honor of Kevin and his important role in our community'
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The Owls Head South Thomaston Thomaston (OSHTT) Transfer Station Board is holding an Opening Ceremony for a new Swap Shop at the facility on September 20, at noon. The ceremony follows OSHTT's E-…

Late summer / fall flowers for arranging. (Photo courtesy Merryspring Nature Center)

John Fromer, Maine Master Gardener, will lead an outdo.or presentation on Arranging Country Flowers, Tuesday, Sept. 16…

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ROCKPORT and BELFAST — Local farmers and entrepreneurs are invited to showcase their products at farmers’ markets on the campuses of MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals later this month. The…

Appleton Library (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

The second unofficial cubing competition will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, at 10:30 a.m., at the Appleton Library, 2916 Sennebec Road.

"So much fun was had at the first cubing…

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A Repair Cafe will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., at the Waldo YMCA in Belfast. This is a free event.

"Don’t live in the dark- We can fix your broken lamps," said…

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Lincolnville Center Indoor Flea Market will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, from 8 a.m. to noon, in the Community Building, 18 Searsmont Road, Rt. 173 in Lincolnville Center.

donations accepted Sept. 17-19
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The Thomaston Dog Park (TDPA) is hosting its annual tag and bake sale on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Thomaston Academy…

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The Herb Garden in September at Merryspring Nature Center. (Photo courtesy Merryspring Nature Center)

Denise DeSpirito will lead a Late Season Herb Garden Tour at Merryspring Nature Center on…

second of four in UMaine Extension’s Fall Gardening Webinar Series
Horticulture interns in the garden. (Photo courtesy University of Maine Cooperative Extension / Edwin Remsberg)

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will present its second fall gardening webinar, “The Late Season Garden: Reflections and Tasks,” Tuesday, Sept.…

Maine State Beekeepers Association
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The Maine State Beekeepers Association (MSBA) will be holding a Bee Fest, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St., Augusta. This special outdoor field day event is for…

Engines Roaring, Crowds Buzzing
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One of Midcoast Maine’s largest and most anticipated motorcycle meets returns to The Owls Head Transportation Museum, Saturday, Sept. 6 (rain date Sunday, Sept. 7). This annual event celebrates…

Dr. Matt Boucher, State Soil Scientist at the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry. (Photo courtesy Merryspring Nature Center)

Dr. Matt Boucher, State Soil Scientist at the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry,

Grand Dachshund Parade, costume contest, and more
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The annual Maine Wienerfest on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Steamboat Landing in Belfast. The event will be held rain or shine and promises a fun-filled afternoon celebrating…

walk preserved lands and take note of activities that might hurt ecological integrity and harm wildlife habitat
Some of the variety property monitors can expect to encounter, like Pickerelweed blooms in the expansive wetland at Midcoast Conservancy’s EarthSong Sanctuary, in Somerville and Washington, Maine. (Photo courtesy Stephanie Hanner)

Midcoast Conservancy is hosting a free training for interested hikers and curious outdoorspeople to aid in the organization’s annual property monitoring process.…

first of four in UMaine Extension series
(Photo courtesy University of Maine Cooperative Extension / Edwin Remsberg)

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will kick off its Fall Gardening Webinar Series on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 6 - 7:15 p.m., with…

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Paul Stancioff will lead an outdoor presentation on the Environmental Impact of AI…

story time, bake sale
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Saturday, September 13, Rockland District Nursing Association (RDNA) will host their annual Basket Social, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Eliza Steele Memorial Garden (…

Pollinators on native asters. (Photo by Hannah Howland)

Hannah Howland will lead an outdoor presentation on Native Perennials for Every Garden, …

Free kites, coupon for ice cream provided to registered children
Kites & Ice Cream. (Photo by Tim Shaw)

Coastal Mountains Land Trust invites everyone to Kites & Ice Cream, an end of summer favorite, according to CMLT, in a news release. Fly a kite 

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The Union Historical Society will test the knowledge of attendees on some random, maybe silly, facts about Union during an evening of  Union trivia and ice cream…

Examining owl pellet contents at Merryspring Nature Center. (Photo courtesy Merryspring Nature Center)

Merryspring Nature Center will host a free program exploring owl pellets, Friday, Aug. 15, at 10 a.m., as part of its Free Family Fridays series.…

some changes can be predictable....But there is always the possibility of unexpected guests
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"The rich world of birds changes often throughout the year here in midcoast Maine," said a news release.

Each season brings variations in the species and numbers of birds visiting.

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The annual Camden Native Plant Sale and Celebration will return to Camden amphitheatre Sunday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event features sustainably-grown native plants from local vendors…

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Join Wild Ones Midcoast Maine for a tour of another transitional native plant garden, this time at 1 Thomas Street, in Camden, Saturday, Sept. 6, between 2 and 4 p.m.…

Pre-registration required by September 26
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Do you have unwanted pesticides? Maine’s Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program offers a safe, free way for homeowners and family-owned…

a variety of new plants and their preferred growing conditions, characteristics, management
Jason White in the Hexagon at Merryspring. (Photo courtesy Merryspring Nature Center)

Jason White will lead an outdoor presentation on New Plant Introductions, 

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Zero Energy Homes is on a mission to make energy-efficient homes more affordable to year-round Mainers, and it welcomes the public to 

Avoiding Scams: Protect Yourself From Scammer Tactics
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The Rockport Garden Club will hold its August meeting Thursday, Aug. 7, starting promptly at 1 p.m. Jeff Sukeforth is the guest speaker, and his program highlights Avoiding Scams: Protect Yourself…

Second Story Builders: dedicated to pioneering circular construction practices in Midcoast Maine
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Second Story Builders will host the inaugural Radical Reuse Festival & Artisan Fair, Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at 2179 Heald Hwy in Union (the old Agway building).

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Lincolnville Center Indoor Flea Market will be held Saturday, Aug. 16, from 8 a.m. to noon, in the Community Building, located at 18 Searsmont Road…

Saturday parade, Sunday road races
Road closures, detours for 2025 Lobster Festival parade in Rockland, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. (Image courtesy Rockland Police Dept.)

This week, Wednesday, July 30 - Sunday, August 3, the

National Night Out
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Next week the Maine Gun Safety Coalition is partnering with local law enforcement in several jurisdictions throughout the state to host free lockbox giveaways as…

'guiding people through space, creating moments of surprise and delight'
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At an ecological institute turned organic u-pick flower farm in Brooks, Ashley Moore Petrochenko has devoted some of her property to production fields, display beds, and a winding path that…

Debbie Myers performs for a crowd at North Nobleboro Day. (Photo courtesy Hilary Petersen, Secretary North Nobleboro Community Association)

On Saturday, August 9, the community of North Nobleboro will celebrate its 53rd annual North Nobleboro Day, a long-standing summer tradition that brings together…

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Coastal Mountains Land Trust presents Insect Bonanza, a guided walk at the Head of Tide Preserve in Belfast, …

Free Family Fridays
In the Fairy Village at Merryspring. (Photo courtesy Merryspring Nature Center)

Merryspring Nature Center will offer a free one-hour visit to Fairy Village, Friday, Aug. 8, at 10 a.m. 

When is a good time to photograph your garden?
Delphiniums. (Photo by John Fromer)

Master Gardener John Fromer will lead an outdoor presentation on Garden Photography, Tuesday…

Discover what Rockland neighbors are growing and how they’re growing it
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The City of Rockland invites everyone to discover what Rockland neighbors are growing and how they’re growing it.

Rockland is putting together a Rockland Food and…

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The 53rd Annual North Nobleboro Day will be held Saturday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., when the public will find food, a silent auction, and live…

Free Family Fridays
(Photo courtesy Merryspring Nature Center)

Merryspring Nature Center will host a program called Wildlife Detectives, Friday, Aug. 1, at 10 a.m., as part of its Free Family Fridays series…

Emerald ash borer. (Photo courtesy University of Maine)

Join Georges River Land Trust, Knox-Lilcoln Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Maine Forest Service for an ash tree focused woodland walk, Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 4 - 5:30 p.m.

Free Family Fridays
(Photo courtesy Merryspring Nature Center)

Merryspring Nature Center will host a summer tree identification walk, Friday, July 25, at 10 a.m., as part of its Free Family Fridays series.

Did you know Maine…

2025 Blueberry Queen contestants. (Image courtesy Union Fair and the Wild Blueberry Commission)

The Trustees of the Union Fair and the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine present the 2025 Maine Wild Blueberry Little Miss, Teen, and Queen contestants.

The 2025 Maine Wild Blueberry Queen…

Susan Shaw will share how easy it is to grow daylily varieties
Daylily Garden at Merryspring. (Photo courtesy Merryspring Nature Center)

The Maine Daylily Society will host Daylily Day at Merryspring Nature Center on Saturday, July 26, at 9 a.m. 

"Daylilies are…

(Image courtesy Maine Lobster Festival)

The Maine Lobster Festival has announced the five candidates for the 2025 Delegate, who will represent the festival and the lobster industry at fairs, parades and other…

in-depth horticultural education with meaningful community service
Pamela Hargest, Master Gardener Coordinator, and Anne Payson, Master Gardener Volunteer, work at Tidewater Farm in Falmouth, Maine. (Photo courtesy University of Maine Cooperative Extension / Edwin Remsberg)

Gardeners with a passion for community service are invited to apply for the 2025-26 Master Gardener Volunteer training offered by University of Maine Cooperative…

(Photo courtesy Brae Maple Farm)

Brae Maple Farm, in Union, invites the community to join them for Open Farm Day on Sunday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m…