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CAMDEN — West Bay Rotary Club is presenting Karen Morgan’s “Shiny Happy People Laughing” comedy show at the Camden Opera House on March 29.

The evening promises to be filled with nostalgic…

distilled airs, continental waltzes, upbeat reels and jigs
(L-R) John Williams, Katie Grennan, Winifred Horan and Utsav Lal of Reverie Road. (Photo courtesy Strand Theatre)

ROCKLAND — Celtic supergroup Reverie Road will perform at the Strand Theatre on Friday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. Reverie Road…

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ROCKLAND — Cellist Robin Lane will perform a mixture of classical music, including many of Bach's Cello Suites, along with his original compositions (which are…

using his entire body and voice, he sings, narrates, and mimes
Antonio Rocha presenting The Malaga Ship. (Photo courtesy Strand Theatre)

ROCKLAND — Antonio Rocha will bring his unique and award winning fusion of mime and storytelling to the Strand Theatre stage on March 7 and 8, 2025. Rocha will give one…

music through the ages
Zachary Sweet and Kerry Mizrahi. (Photo courtesy Bay Chamber)

Cellist Zachary Sweet, a chamber musician and Eastman School of Music alum, joins forces with Kerry Mizrahi, a pianist and prominent music educator in Ithaca, New…

Cast of Waldo Theatre production of The Vagina Monologues cast. Rear: Violet Ferlito, Emma Theobalds, Susan LaVerdiere, Front: Chris Essler, Susan Hodder, Christine Andersen. Missing: Lara Rakocevic. (Photo courtesy Waldo Theatre)

WALDOBORO — The Waldo Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming community theatre production of Eve Ensler’s The…

"Spring migration is the most exciting time for Maine birders"
Red breasted nuthatch. (Photo by Nick Lund)

Nick Lund will lead an online presentation called, Maine’s Spring Birds, …

Mic Nite

Tuesdays are Open Musical Mic Nite at the American Legion Post No. 30, at 91 Pearl Street in Camden.

Join others from 6 to 8 p.m. The Mic Nites will be held, weather permitting, every…

Sons of Mystro. (Photo courtesy Strand Theatre)

ROCKLAND — The duo Sons of Mystro will perform more than ten different genres of popular music on their violins when they appear on the Strand…

featuring Molly Gawler and Shepsi Eaton
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BECAUSE OF STORM, the dance is postponed. Stay tuned for updates.


MORRILL — A Community Square Dance Party and concert are planned for…

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ROCKPORT — Everyman Repertory Theatre continues its 2025 season, Saturday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m., at Pascal Hall, in Rockport, with the first of three Forgotten Classics of the 1930s, 40s, 50s -

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BELFAST — Peace and Justice of Waldo County Forum is holding "Nourish the Resistance Circle for Peace and Resistance" Wednesday, Feb 19, 2025, at 6 p.m., in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free…

guest speaker Tania Aebi, renowned solo sailor and adventurer
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PORTLAND — On Sunday, March 2, Hurricane Island Outward Bound School (HIOBS), a Camden-based nonprofit focused on empowering…

a "joyful and flamboyant reimagining of Wilde’s most celebrated comedy"
A scene from The Importance of Being Earnest. (Photo courtesy Strand Theatre)

ROCKLAND — The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde’s hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, will be presented as a…

Former broadcast journalist and Kittery resident Bob Sheppard
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THOMASTON — Bob Sheppard, son of a member of one of the first African-American fighter air crews in the U.S. military, will share his father’s experiences as a Tuskegee Airman, Sunday, March 2, at…

Marci Richardson hiking in the Faroe Islands. (Photo courtesy Belfast Free Library)

BELFAST — Come Boating! Winter Adventure Series continues Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 6:30 p.m., with “Adventures in the Faroe Islands” with Marci Richardson.

Marci Richardson, a Come Boating…

Jude Hsiang. (Photo courtesy Belfast Garden Club)

BELFAST — Tuesday, Feb. 18, at noon, in the Abbott Room of Belfast Free Library, fiber artist and natural dyes expert Jude Hsiang will speak about growing and using dye plants in the home garden.…

'Becky's New Car'
The cast of "Becky's New Car" by Steven Dietz take a break during a read-through of the play in January. Front: Katie Glessner; Back, l-r: Rob Bywater, Tom Lott, Eric Sanders, Mark Durbin, Giz Coughlin, Courtney Hawkins. (Photo courtesy Belfast Maskers)

BELFAST — Director Erik Perkins announced the cast of "Becky's New Car", the first show in Belfast Maskers' 2025 season. The edgy, fast-paced…

informal poetry reading, opening of submissions for Writer-in-Residence program
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ROCKLAND — Millay House Rockland will celebrate Edna St. Vincent Millay's 133rd birthday on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 2 to 4 p.m.

"2024 was an…

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To recognize the wide geographic participation in this year’s contest, The Telling Room honored one writer from each of Maine’s counties as a county winner, in addition…

Malamutes, Samoyeds, and Siberian Huskies were among the earliest sled dogs, but today there are several new cross breeds
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ROCKLAND — The Rockland Public Library presents Pat Sullivan and the Museum of Maritime Pets, Thursday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. This event is free and open to all.

Pat…

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BELFAST — Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to a free talk and book signing by Maine writer Ellen Baker on Tuesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at the bookshop. The event will…

Maine currently identifies 15 aquatic plants as invasive threats
Swollen Bladderwort (Utricularia inflata) is an aquatic invasive plant now found in Maine. (Photo by Debbie Broderick)

Brett Willard will lead an online presentation called, Identifying and Preventing the Spread of Aquatic…

"a global symbol of press freedom"
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Nobel Peace Prize recipient Maria Ressa will be featured on Maine Public's interactive radio program Maine Calling on Tuesday, February 11, from 11 a.m. to noon. Ressa…

Meet the Artist Feb. 22
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ROCKLAND — Throughout February, Montville artist Colette Shumate-Smith presents “Alice’s UnBirthday”, a collection of Alice in Wonderland memorabilia and artwork…

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ROCKPORT and BELFAST — MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals’ Art Committee is currently accepting online applications from artists with connections to Maine and New England for an opportunity…

Coastal Maine and coastal Georgia
Harrington Cove, Light Show by Ruth Ryberg. (Photo courtesy Craignair Gallery)

SPRUCE HEAD — The Craignair Gallery invites the public to the Opening Reception “Here to There” an exhibition of fine art by Ruth Ryberg on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from…

two brothers from Lincolnville
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LINCOLNVILLE — Lincolnville Historical Society will hold its next talk Thursday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. “The Battle of Malvern Hill,…

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As news headlines report 'Decade of Deadly Heat' the residents of Camden wrestle with creating a sustainable bioregion. It isn’t easy work, but CamdenCAN acts as a hub for action. As part of their…

Camden and Rockport, March 15; Rockland and Thomaston, March 16
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AIO Food and Energy Assistance is reestablishing Pies on Parade, a community-wide event that provides an opportunity for people to sample sweet and savory…

John Waters. (Photo by Greg Gorman)

WALDOBORO — Filmmaker, writer, actor, and artist John Waters returns to The Waldo with an all-new show, The Naked Truth. Night one, Saturday, June 21, is sold out, leading the Waldo to add an…

a love story of reverse migration, rebellion, and redemption
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Update: The screening of Bulls and Saints, at the Rockland Public Library, has been postponed due to weather


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Molly Siegel. (Photo courtesy Rockport Conservation Commission)

ROCKLAND — The Rockport Conservation Commission announces the first talk in its 2025 Climate Series at the Rockport Public Library. The panel presentation entitled, "From Global to Local: Planning…

Union St. Sourdough, in Camden, was founded in 2023
Bridget Mariner. (Photo courtesy Rockport Public Library)

ROCKPORT — Rockport Public Library’s “foodie series” returns Saturday, Feb. 15, at 12 p.m., with a presentation by Union St. Sourdough owner/baker Bridget Mariner. A variety of…

Spark staff (L to R) Shawn Williams , Kiwi Barros, Fiona Harbert. Photo courtesy Spark Bagel

NORTHPORT— Spark Bagel, owned by Shawn Williams, is the latest addition in Northport for anyone looking for a sweet or savory breakfast treat.

The bagel shop recently opened to the public…

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Feb. 4, 2025 update: "Live Birds and Deadly Forces," will be postponed due to the weather forecast. There will be a new date for the program that is yet to be determined.…

A gallery of what makes the most fun winter event in Camden every year
Tim Savard and Emily Eplan model two handmade toboggan shelves to hold their drinks. Photo by Kay Stephens

CAMDEN—Though the frigid 15-degree temperatures probably contributed to seeing fewer costumes on the ice this year, the 34th US National Toboggan Championships always brings out the local ice…

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CAMDEN — Quarry Hill offers a program on the safe handling of medications, Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 1:30 p.m., at the Anderson Inn.  ​MaineHealth Pharmacy Pen Bay Hospital and Penobscot Bay…

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THOMASTON — The Watts Hall Community Players (WHCP) invite the community to step behind the curtain and discover the magic of theatrical lighting with an upcoming training session on Sunday, Feb.…

Craft Stash Sale. (Photo courtesy Carver Memorial Library)

SEARSPORT — The Carver Memorial Library's next Craft Stash Sale will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9 -11 a.m., at Mermaid Plaza, 1 E Main St., in Searsport.

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ROCKLAND — Film Club at the Rockland Public Library will meet Monday, Feb. 10, …

 Rasa String Quartet. (Photo courtesy Bay Chamber)

Try something melodious this Valentine’s Day. Bring your sweetheart, friends, or family to hear the fun, lively music of Rasa String Quartet at Bay Chamber, an…

Greg Marley. (Photo courtesy Rockland Public Library)

ROCKLAND — The Rockland Public Library presents Greg Marley, Thursday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to all.

Collecting and eating wild mushrooms is an intimidating…

ever wondered if you had an ancestor who fought in the Civil War?
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BELFAST — Join the Belfast Free Library and the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m., in the Abbott Room of the…

"Indigenous Voices from the Front" with Professor Carter Jones Meyer
Carter Jones Meyer. (Photo courtesy Camden Conference)

CAMDEN — The Camden Public Library will host distinguished historian Professor Carter Jones Meyer for a thought-provoking discussion exploring the complex…

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Explore a fun and engaging workshop dedicated to right hand ukelele technique. The February 22, 2025 session will cover essential picking patterns and apply them…

inspired by whatever Mother Nature delivers
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JEFFERSON — “Writing the Weather” is the focus of a creative nature writing workshop led by writer and Maine Master Naturalist Andrea Lani on Saturday, February…

sound therapy with "the largest collection of large gongs ever played on a Maine stage"
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WALDOBORO — Sonic Alchemy with Gongs and didgeridoos is coming to The Waldo on Sunday, Feb. 16, at 4 p.m.

Experience an afternoon of diving deep into the potential of sound as a therapeutic…

Rasa String Quartet – from Haydn to Pink Floyd
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Muddy Boots Series free interactive series offers children the freedom to move and dance at concerts created just for them. Some of Bay Chamber's favorite musical…