Lawmakers are considering two bills that attempt to increase access to dental care in Maine by studying ways to establish specialist residency programs in the state and…
Health and Wellness
"A woodcock's sky dance is one of the most exciting signs of spring in Maine," said Georges River Land Trust, in a news release. "Just after dusk, these incredible, chunky birds perform a mating…
BELFAST — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital is now offering parathyroid surgery, expanding access to advanced endocrine surgical care for patients in Midcoast Maine.
“Previously, patients had to…
Rockland's Emergency Warming Center will be open at the Rec. Center (Flanagan Community Center) for two nights beginning Sunday, March 1.
- Sunday…
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers Hike, Thursday, March 5, …
Community Action Grant-funded project; survey option available for those unable to attend
The Safe Routes to South School Community Workshop has been postponed. Initially scheduled for Thursday, February 26, the workshop has been rescheduled to March 26.…
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — In response to today’s winter weather and blizzard conditions, MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals have announced the following adjusted hours for Monday, Feb. 23:
…join livestreams of the talks at libraries in Bath, Damariscotta, Camden, Belfast, Ellsworth
Authors of the Novel of the Year and Non-Fiction Book of the Year in 2025's Irish Book Awards are among the March guests of Finding Our Voices, talking online about the…
Join Georges River Land Trust (GRLT) and Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) for an animal tracking walk at Weskeag Headlands Preserve in South Thomaston on Saturday, March 14, at 9:30 a.m.
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'get cold to bring warmth to domestic abuse survivors'
Harpswell residents plunged into the ocean on an unseasonably frigid February day wearing yellow-daisy sunglasses and hats festooned with yellow rubber duckies.
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ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Cardiology Rockport is expanding access to specialized cardiovascular care with the launch of an in-person Advanced Heart Failure Program on the MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital…
As Maine is grappling with its first case of measles since 2019, lawmakers last week considered two bills that would increase access to vaccines by expanding the…
teammate Brittany began CPR while other 'Camden Comets' and 'Hell Freezes Over' ran for help
CAMDEN — Six first responders were in the ambulance with the patient and her husband, using shears to remove heavy clothing, performing chest compressions, ventilating her lungs with a bag valve…
ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital welcomes Mark Wallace, DO, to its Ear, Nose and Throat Care Rockport practice.
Dr. Wallace comes to Pen Bay Hospital from Commonwealth Healthcare…
Rockland's Emergency Warming Center will be open at the Rec Center (Flanagan Community Center) for three nights, beginning Feb. 12.
- Thursday, Feb 12, from 7 p.m…
Central Maine Power (CMP) transformed its Augusta headquarters into a real-life Super Nintendo game as employees and Make-A-Wish Maine surprised seven-year-old…
The Knox Clinic is hosting a free educational event, Keep Your Hands and Arms Healthy, on Friday, Feb. 13, from 10 - 11 a.m., at the Knox Clinic, 22 White Street in Rockland. Space is limited, and…
First case of measles in Maine since 2019
AUGUSTA— The Maine…
"Falls are one of the top three causes of nonfatal injuries in adults aged 65 and older," said a Rockland Public Library news release.
Vikki Webster will present…
BRISTOL — Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a hike at Keyes Woods Preserve in Bristol on Friday, Feb. 13, from 2 to…
including several schools in Knox County
Maine Water employees once again came together to support local communities by collecting and donating more than 140 winter coats this season.…
a dwindling of trained volunteers
Rockland's Emergency Warming Center has added one additional night, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, before closing up on Sunday morning, February 1, at 7 a.m.…
dive into this miniature world with hand lenses
Join Georges River Land Trust for a guided educational walk focused on mosses, lichens, liverworts, and fungi with Maine Master Naturalist Ama LaBelle, Sunday, March 8, from 1 - 3 p.m., at Gibson…
new this year: try traditional ice carving hand tools without committing to a sculpture
"What happens when you bring together ice carving, a polar plunge, fashionable pets, spectacular kids' activities, fun music, and delicious local food on a winter’s day?" said Camden Public…
Herring Gut Coastal Science Center invites the community to stay engaged with Maine’s coast this winter through two…
Join Georges River Land Trust, Saturday, February 21, for a guided group hike along the trails of the Langlais Art Preserve in Cushing. Hikers should meet at the trailhead at 10 a.m. The hike will…
Fresh snow provides lessons untaught in any other season
Saturday, January 31, from 9 a.m. to noon, Maine Coast Heritage Trust invites all ages to join steward and naturalist Kirk Gentalen for a lively morning outdoors, and discover some of the wildlife…
One in five long-term nursing home residents in Maine are still receiving antipsychotic medication, despite statewide efforts to reduce reliance on these medications,…
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers Hike, …
Experience a sound bath, Saturday, Jan. 31, from 3 - 4 p.m., at the First Universalist Church in Rockland, 345 Broadway. Angela Hunt, a sound practitioner, will use crystal singing bowls to…
noticing the narratives of our lives: an interactive talk centering on awareness, reflection, choice
The Rockport Public Library’s Let’s Feel Better in 2026 series continues Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 1 p.m., with a presentation by author and authenticity coach Suzanne Carver.
…Helping Thomaston residents navigate programs related to housing, food, utilities, transportation, recovery support, employment, and more
THOMASTON — The Penobscot Bay YMCA, in partnership with the Town of Thomaston, has launched a new Community Navigation pilot program designed to help residents access local and state resources,…
Join instructor Valerie Robinson for a Winter Skincare Workshop, featuring infused oils and facial serums to nourish winter skin, Sunday, Feb. 8, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., at Good Tern’s Hole in…
dependent on volunteers to help pack orders and distribute to customers
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2026 Spring Plant Sale Catalog is now available in print and online. Plants are available for pre-order, either online or by mail through…
BELFAST — MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo hospitals will hold a community town hall Monday, Feb. 9, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street in Belfast. The event is free…
Currently, flu levels are moderate; Covid, RSV low
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has built a dashboard to track and understand the spread of respiratory viral illnesses in Maine, including …
8-foot-tall 'toilet paper tree' and more
During December, Quarry Hill’s resident-led Community Service Committee encouraged fellow residents to collect wrapped rolls of toilet paper for donation to a local charity.
"The effort…
'producing high-quality slides with remarkable consistency'
SCARBOROUGH — NorDx | MaineHealth is the first diagnostic laboratory system in the United States to install a fully automated tissue trimming and…
Clinical Herbalist Amie Daniels will lead a workshop in Winter Herbal Remedies on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., at Hole In The Wall Bagels, 754 Main Street, Rockland.
This…
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health Program on Saturday, January 31, for a full moon hike to the summit of Beech Hill. The group…
financial support, dental care, legal help, peer support
The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) will display materials provided by Maine nonprofit Finding Our Voices at all Maine BMV branches. …
'the warmth and wonder of old friends and new, hoping we can spread the joy of living here in midcoast Maine'
"Winter in Maine is full of surprises," said CamdenCAN, in a news release. "Deep cold, lovely warmups, and everything in between."
CamdenCAN, in association with the Anti-Poverty Work…
The 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recognition Day will be celebrated on SUNDAY, January 18, 2026.
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"What’s all this fuss about fermented foods?" said Rockland Public Library, in a news release. "Why are fermented foods essential for gut health, and why are they so expensive?"
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The Peace and Justice Group of Waldo County will gather for a Circle of Resistance on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 6 p.m., at the Belfast Free Library.
"Come share our…
BELFAST — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital welcomes Carolyn Stwertka, MD, to its Pediatrics Belfast practice.
Dr. Stwertka comes to Waldo Hospital from Northern Light Pediatric Care, in Bangor,…
There will be many debates about health care during the upcoming legislative session, which begins on Jan. 7.
I spoke to six health organizations about their top…
ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals will hold a “Meet the Midwives” event Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at MaineHealth Obstetrics and Gynecology…
Video Chair Yoga and Exercise Classes are being held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 8:30 to 9 a.m., at Second Congregational Church, 252 Main St., Warren.
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Coastal Senior College, serving Lincoln and Knox counties, is offering 11 winter courses this season. Classes begin the week of Jan. 13. Find more information…
