4th Annual Waldoboro Pride helps close out Pride Month with some allied festivities on June 28.
-Broad Bay Congregational…
Health and Wellness
free community meal, block party, raffle, line dancing, open mic, concerts
'ALZ Fired Up!'
Join Lincolnville Historical Society, Thursday, June 25, at 6:30 p.m., at 33 Beach Road, in Lincolnville, for "The impact of Alzeimer's and…
a patient survives because the Chain of Survival was successfully put into action
THOMASTON — During the June 8, 2026, Thomaston Select Board meeting, members of the Thomaston Fire and EMS Department were recognized with the Phoenix Award for their role in the successful…
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) today issued updated freshwater fish consumption advisories for …
looking for signs of summer and practicing mindfulness
Join Georges River Land Trust and the Maine Forest Service for a woodland walk looking for signs of summer and practicing mindfulness on Monday, June 22, from 4:30 - 6 p.m., at the Langlais Art…
Saturday, July 11, in Brooksville
Finding Our Voices is providing the opportunity for women domestic abuse survivors to learn and hone skills with others who have been there and understand with an all…
vibrant and inclusive community celebration
The Rockport Public Library and Ms. Katie’s ChangeMakers present the 2026 Youth Pride Parade, Saturday, June 27, at 10 a.m.
"This is a…
Freedom, Knox, Unity
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) issued updated freshwater fish consumption advisories on June 9…
A benefit dinner for Katherine Paige and Wayne Woodbury will be held June 28, from 2 - 6 p.m., at the Belmont Town Office.
open to everyone, regardless of whether they receive care at MaineHealth
PORTLAND — MaineHealth Pharmacy is opening its first retail storefront location on Sunday, June 14, in Portland’s Pine Tree Shopping Center,…
participants from Belfast, Appleton, Rockland, and more
During the weekend of May 29 thru the 31st, sixty-three Maine Veterans visited Washington, D.C. on their Honor Flight. Most of the Veterans were also accompanied by their guardians, who are…
BELFAST and ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals welcome Alexander P. Cole, MD, to their Urology Belfast and Rockport practices.
Dr. Cole comes to Pen Bay and Waldo…
After a very brief annual meeting of the Thomaston Historical Society, attendees will celebrate the lives of John (1945 - 2026) and Lee-Ann Upham (1944 - 2025). Susan Devlin and Sandy Moore will…
Federally-funded programs helping to ensure eligible Maine children have access to nutritious food
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CAMDEN — Camden Rockport Middle School (CRMS) has installed new Wabanaki language and historical signage at the Camden Public Library and Camden Harbor. The public will be able to see the two…
On Saturday, June 20, Freedom Riders, out of Oxford county, will participate in a benefit ride for the affected firefighters from the…
ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital welcomes Hannah Blasius, AGAC-NP, to its Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Rockport practice.
Blasius moves to Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Rockport…
UNION — The Washington Grunge, in partnership with Georges River Land Trust and Midcoast Conservancy, offers Welcoming Walkabouts, outdoor meetups for LGBTQIA+ community members and allies, at…
Innovative Wellness Space
ROCKLAND — The community is invited to celebrate the official Grand Opening of The ZenDen, a unique new wellness space in Rockland that blends innovative…
Aging Well with Memory and Awareness
Join Jennifer H. Bryce, of Mainely Memory, on Saturday, May 30, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Jackson Memorial Library in Tenants Harbor, to learn practical,…
The operator drives off, tooting the horn as a final thank you
JACKSON — It’s like a pit crew in slow motion. At the drop of an imaginary green flag, the first vehicle inches into place. The tailgate opens. Volunteers rush to fill the compartments with boxes…
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT) and MaineHealth’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers hike, Thursday, June 4…
BELFAST and ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals welcome Bethany Oprie, Physician Associate, to their Palliative Care Belfast and Palliative Care Rockport practices. …
A Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for those first responders injured in the Robbin’s Mill fire will be held Saturday, May 30, from 5 - 7 p.m., at the St. George…
donations matched by store co-owner and dispersed via Maine Strong Memorial Foundation
Damariscotta Hardware and Randolph Hardware are inviting customers to support those affected by the recent fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont through a Register Round-Up fundraiser…
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — In observance of Memorial Day, MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals announce the following adjusted holiday hours and closures on Monday, May 25:
The retail…
dedicated in Grant’s honor, The Town of Brooks will take ownership of the building in next few weeks
The Town of Brooks will hold a special Memorial Day event on May 25, 2026, at 2 p.m., at Wentworth’s General Store, in Brooks.
November 25, 1940 Robert P. Grant…
The Belfast Veterans of Foreign Wars provides the following events planned for Memorial Weekend 2026.
Friday, May…
Midcoast Climate, Energy + Green Building Happy Hour is organizing a free, all ages "Land, Food & Water Tour and Happy Hour" on Friday, May 29.…
The Knox Clinic is one of eight health organizations receiving cancer screening grants from the Maine Cancer Foundation. Total funding for the eight…
Rockland, Mount Desert Island dentists attend the ceremony
Dozens of Maine dental providers were celebrated on May 9 in Augusta when Finding Our Voices won the Governor's Award for Service and Volunteerism for its program of…
ROCKLAND — Erika Manning LMT, CMLDT, CPT, CYT has joined the Midcoast Health Collective at 558 Main Street.
Manning has practiced Massage Therapy, Polarity Therapy, Reiki and Yoga Therapy…
more dangerous, more deceptive, more deadly
"The United States continues to face an unprecedented and evolving drug threat driven by illicit fentanyl, which is increasingly mixed with a dangerous array of…
May 26 recognition ceremony open to the public
BELFAST — Maine Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMS-C) has recognized MaineHealth Waldo Hospital for its readiness to care for pediatric patients, awarding the hospital the Pediatric…
learn about AIO’s six core programs, volunteer opportunities
The staff and board of AIO invite the community to visit AIO on Tuesday, May 19, from 4 - 6 p.m., for their annual Open House. The event will take place rain or…
discover how Rockland Fire Dept. works to keep everyone safe
The Rockland Fire Department will host an Open House on Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to Noon, at the Rockland firehouse, 118 Park Street.
"All are invited to the…
tour the space, meet volunteers, learn about programs and services
The Rockland Community and Resource Center (CRC), located at the Flanagan Center, at 61 Limerock Street, invites the public to celebrate its Grand Opening and Open House on …
A pilot program through 'Maine Creates'
Creating Community: Mediations in Art is being offered in Rockport, beginning May 14. The free 6-week expressive arts program is designed specifically to engage older adults (50+) in expressive…
a short hike with time to foster connections with each other and with nature
The Washington Grunge, in partnership with Georges River Land Trust, will host Welcoming Walkabouts, outdoor meetups for LGBTQIA+ community members at various trails throughout the Midcoast this…
Volunteers wanted
Volunteers are wanted for a Town-wide Clean Up Day in Thomaston, Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Two different sessions will be offered: 10 a.m. to noon and Noon to 2 p.m. There will…
'“Maine Track graduates don’t just become doctors. They become part of the communities they serve'
PORTLAND — MaineHealth…
coincides with World Asthma Day on May 5
As National Air Quality Awareness Week approaches from May 4 to May 8, 2026, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is reminding residents to stay…
one tip from Maine Bureau of Highway Safety: Teach children that if they can't get out, to honk the horn
Vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash vehicle-related deaths for children 14 and younger in the United States, according to a news release. Being left in a hot car is dangerous…
domestic abuse, substance abuse, and our country's frayed social net
Beth Macy, New York Times-bestselling author of a seminal book on how corporate greed created the opioid epidemic, is joining Finding Our Voices online, Tuesday, May 12, at 6 p…
'an important window when early intervention can significantly influence long-term development outcomes'
BELFAST — Families in the Midcoast region now have improved access to early autism screening and evaluation services, thanks to expanded diagnostic testing available at MaineHealth Pediatrics…
year-long closure goes into effect May 1
The Town of Thomaston announces a temporary closure of Mill River Park to all dogs beginning May 1, 2026, for a period of one year.
According to the Town, in a news release, the decision…
meet new pediatrician Carolyn Stwertka, MD, and family nurse practitioner Ellen Pileski
BELFAST — MaineHealth Pediatrics Belfast, located at 9 Fahy St., will host an open house, Tuesday, May 5, from 4 to 6 p.m.
The open house offers an opportunity to meet new pediatrician…
40 Maine dental providers donating dental care to women survivors of domestic abuse
Finding Our Voices has won a Purple Ribbon Award for its Finding Our Smiles, a "groundbreaking program of donated dental care featuring 40 Maine dental providers across nine…
her work helping families through one of life’s most challenging passages
"When a Loved One is Dying – A Talk by Maureen Groden" will be presented Thursday, May 14, at 6 p.m., at Rockland Public Library.
When you’re caring for a loved one at the end of their life…
guided meditation
Wellness coach Hester Brooks will return to the Rockport Public Library on Friday, May 1, at 3:30 p.m., to lead an event called “Full Moon Rest Circle.” This free, 1-hr. program is part of the…
