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Quarry Hill will host Bridget Mariner, founder of Union Street Sourdough, for a free presentation on the benefits of baking with sourdough on Thursday, March 26, at 3 p.m., at the Anderson Inn.…

RSVP no later than March 26
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Vietnam and era Veterans are invited to a special luncheon on March 29, at American Legion Post 30 in Camden.

"Post 30 encourages all Vietnam and era Veterans to attend whether they served…

Maple syrup, blacksmithing demonstration, and tours. Free to all
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The Camden-Rockport Historical Society (CRHS) invites the public to celebrate Maine Maple Sunday, March 22, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Museum and Homestead,…

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Thursday, March 26, 2026
6 PM
The Grace Institute
Past, Present, and Future
Presentation by the St. George…

the artists will speak about their work at Fourth Friday Gallery Night
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Local Color Gallery welcomes guest artist Bernadette DeCesare (March 25-April 19) and year-round artist Emma Schurink. Debbie Mitchell, a founding member/owner of the gallery, is retiring.

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Rockland’s community radio station, WRFR 93.3, is hosting a “Public Party” at the Flanagan Community Center on Saturday, March 21. The event, which runs from 1 to 5 p.m…

a father-to-be on a quest to understand the world his child is about to inherit
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ROCKLAND — "The AI Doc, Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, a stunning new documentary about one of the…

the occasion also marks the advent of a new Met-debut staging by Yuval Sharon
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The Metropolitan Opera’s 2025–26 Live in HD season continues at the Strand Theatre with a simulcast of Richard Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde” on Saturday, March 21, at…

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"Like the daffodils and tulips, the first Friends of the Rockport Public Library Book Sale of the year is a beloved harbinger of spring," said RPL, in a news release.

This year’s event will…

March 26 performance followed by conversation with playwright Richard Dresser
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Belfast Maskers presents “Below the Belt,” a darkly comic satire by Richard Dresser, directed by Zafra Whitcomb. The production runs from March 19 - 29 at the Basil…

how the story of an underdog surf shop became a book, then a film
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On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., Belfast Free Library will host the screening of a short film, followed by a conversation about how the story of an underdog surf shop became a book, then…

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Certified end-of-life doula Kelly Osborn will explore the many functions that the role entails during a presentation, Thursday, March 26, at 2 p.m., at Rockland Public Library.

According to…

Fast-Paced Mystery Comedy Opens March 27
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Camden-Rockport Middle School will present Rotten Apples, by Tracy Wells, on March 27 and 28, at 6 p.m., and March 29, at 1 p.m.,…

historical novel explores tensions between modernity and tradition in Iran
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PORTLAND — The Portland Public Library will host author Afarin Bellisario, PhD, for a talk on her debut historical novel, Silenced Whispers…

open to high school musicians of Waldo or Knox counties; Applications due by April 1
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The Penobscot Bay Orchestra is now accepting applications for the Penobscot…

the organ and the harpsichord
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In celebration of Johann Sebastian Bach’s 341st birthday, Broad Bay Congregational Church invites the community to drop in and pause for a March 20, at 1 p.m., concert by Dr. Kevin Birch of Bangor…

outsider in new school seeks comfort in favorite books. Then lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur
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Get ready for a fairy tale with a twist of an ending, when Lincolnville Central School’s students present their production of Between the Lines JR., March 19, 20, and 21, at 6:30 p.m. each night…

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Carter Jones Meyer, a history professor and Native art collector who recently retired to Midcoast Maine from New Jersey, will present “Vessels of Dawnland: A Personal Exploration of Wabanaki…

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Public Church Supper at Second Congregational Church of Warren

5:30 p.m.

Hearty Casseroles, Delicious salads, Homemade pies, drinks and special door prize.

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The Belfast Free Library and Mark Salwasser will present a wooden egg painting workshop for children in grades 3-6 for some springtime creativity! 

painting of pink rose bush in front of houses

Scott Moore's artwork is on display from March 1 through May 1 at the Stockton Springs Community Library, located in Colcord House, 6 Station St. (at…

The inaugural screening will be free and open to all
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Points North, the nonprofit organization behind the Camden International Film Festival (CIFF), has launched Points…

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Professor Bob Gastaldo will lead an online presentation on Tuesday, March 17, at 12 p.m., via Microsoft Teams called, Non-Analog Forests of the Coal-…

March 26 reception
lighthouse painting

An exhibition of work by Port Clyde artist Kenneth Schweizer is now on view at the Rockport location of Eastern Tire & Auto Service.

The display…

year-long library series commemorates 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence
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The Rockport Public Library announces a new series of programs to be held throughout 2026 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence…

a lighthearted evening of music... and a few songs about cats
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Join Peter Proeller and Patty King, from local band The Cat’s Pajamas, Thursday, March 19, at 6 p.m., in the Reading Room of the Rockland Public Library, for a…

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The acclaimed DaPonte String Quartet brings two masterworks of the string quartet repertoire to audiences in Maine…

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Join us for Pi(e) Day, Saturday, March 14, from 11-1 at the Belfast Free Library. 

Swing by the library and buy a pie, or make a donation in…

Decorated cookies

LAUGH loud SMILE big owner Vicki Murray will be teaching a lesson in edible art for families during an upcoming  Saturday Morning Family Art Class, Saturday, March 21…

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For the 35th year, Adas Yoshuron Synagogue will sponsor an Easter Day Community Dinner, April 5, from 12:30-2:30 p.m., at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 11…

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Alice Limoges will perform for Blue Café on April 1, at 7:30 p.m., at the Camden Opera House.

Born and raised in coastal Maine, Alice Limoges was singing before she could walk, with roots…

Author talk April 10, 'From Refugee to Neighbor: Rethinking What It Means to be American'
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Waldo Reads Together, a partnership of the Belfast Free Library, Literacy Volunteers of Waldo County, Belfast Senior College and the Waldo Reads Together steering committee has brought back the “…

using foraged, found, and grown plant materials in a new format
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The Craignair Gallery invites the public to the Opening Reception of an exhibition entitled “Wild Weaves” by Spruce Head artist Merle Rockwell.

On Wednesday, March 11, from 4 to 6 p.m., be…

Where It's At
Scene from Bob Krist's"100 Years of Route One: A Centennial Roadtrip." The film is scheduled to air on PBS stations March 26-29. Courtesy of Krist

What do Oguquit Playhouse, Eartha, Damariscotta’s Norumbeg Oysters, Tucker Auto Musuem, Wild Blueberry Land, the Madawaska Festival, Nubble Point Lighthouse, Ellsworth Candlepin Bowling, Penobscot…

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The Peace and Justice Group of Waldo County will celebrate International Women's Day on March 19, 2025, at 6 p.m., at the Belfast Free Library, with a night of poetry celebrating the strength and…

in the mountains and along the Maine coast
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Photographer Mark Tuckerman is showing his work at Searsmont Town Library in March with a reception being hosted on Friday, March 13, from 5 - 6 p.m. 

print maker, children's book writer and illustrator, classically trained painter
Sebbie and Crab.

Work by Appleton artist Tanya Harsh is on display at the Appleton Library through April 30.

Harsch is a classically trained painter, print maker, and…

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Spring Fling Party for Kids at the Stockton Springs Community Library. Join us to celebrate spring on Saturday, March 14, from 10 - 11 a.m. There will be stories, spring…

uncovering a family tragedy and changes amidst the wars between England and France
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BELFAST — Join the Belfast Free Library and the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society on Wednesday, March 18, at 2 p.m., in the Abbott Room of the…

'By Your Side' opening reception March 7
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The Parsonage Gallery opens its spring season with By Your Side, a solo exhibition by Maine artist Dan Dowd. All are welcome to an opening reception,…

opens Friday, March 20 with reception
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The first new art show of the 2026 season at Bartlett Woods Retirement Community opens Friday, March 20, with a reception from 4-6 p.m. “Chickadees, Alligators and Stonehenge” will feature…

the lives, influences, and timeless laughter
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Quarry Hill will host Michael Paul Lund, founder of Serendipity Recordings, for a free presentation on the Great Men of American Comedy on March 10, at 1 p.m., at the Anderson Inn.

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ROCKLAND — Stand-up comedian Leslie Liao will bring her performance to the Strand Theatre on Saturday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. 

Leslie Liao’s humor is often anchored around…

united with a mutual belief in the power of music to create meaningful human connections
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Harp-violin-cello ensemble Trio Oko will return to Bay Chamber on Friday, March 20, at 1 p.m.

Praised for their "profound communication…

Tiger and person in boat

ROCKLAND — Puppetry, magic and storytelling combine in a unique, Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation of the novel …

A visitor has a little fun with the photo stand in during the Ice Fest. Photo by Kay Stephens

BELFAST—Rounding the corner to March, thousands of people packed the streets of Belfast for the annual Belfast Ice Festival on Saturday, February 28. And with a balmy 45 degrees and sunshine, the…

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Midcoast Music Academy (MCMA) presents its inaugural faculty concert Friday, March 6, at 7 p.m., at Pascal Hall, 86 Pascal Avenue, in Rockport.

"MCMA instructors are a close-knit group of…

Kenya Hall close up at mic

The Underground Lounge presents Portland-based soul vocalist Kenya Hall, with band members Dan Boyden, Tyler Quist and Kyle Friday, live in concert Saturday,…

co-hosted by twelve congregations and spiritual communities
Aldersgate United Methodist Church

On Friday, March 6, 2026, at 7 p.m., the Mid Coast Interfaith Alliance (MCIA) will bring together faith communities from across the…