MaineHealth is helping shape a new national effort to improve HIV outcomes among people who are unsheltered—one of the most medically marginalized populations in…
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Rockland's Emergency Warming Center will be open at the Rec Center (Flanagan Community Center) for two nights coming up.
- Friday, March 27, from 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.…
It’s a way for us to check in, ask what’s going on and how are you doing
THOMASTON — A number of senior residents live alone in Thomaston, with families often living too far away to swing by. It’s not uncommon for a relative out of state to call the police department…
This spring, Belfast Senior College offers eighteen classes, encompassing a wide variety of topics and learning opportunities, from hands-on art, to history, religion and current events. Classes…
BELFAST — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital welcomes its newest volunteer team: Ellie, a certified pet therapy dog, and her handler, Anna Phillips.
Inspired by the positive impact of therapy…
at Coastal Mountains’ first Learning Landscape
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program, Thursday, April 2, at 10 a.m., for a …
ROCKPORT — March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to emphasize the importance of early detection. In recognition, MaineHealth’s coastal region is spotlighting efforts…
St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, 33 Chestnut St., Camden announces its schedule of 2026 Holy Week events.
Sunday of the…
Steven Michaud stepped down on March 1 as president of the Maine Hospital Association after serving 26 years as the state’s top lobbyist for hospitals and after being…
estimated 1% of U.S. adults meet criteria for severe gambling; 2–3% have mild or moderate gambling problems
Maine Lottery, in partnership with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), recognizes March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). …
RSVP no later than March 26
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…
BELFAST — As part of its ongoing commitment to addressing food insecurity, MaineHealth Waldo Hospital has added a “Help Yourself” food pantry shelf inside MaineHealth Primary Care Family Medicine…
Rockland's Emergency Warming Center will be open at the Rec Center (Flanagan Community Center) for two nights.
Tuesday, March 17, from 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.
Wednesday,…
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…
production has begun on a documentary tracing the organization’s journey
Founded in 1936 during the Great Depression, Pine Tree Society is celebrating its 90th anniversary by inviting the community to help document nearly a century of…
Local governments spent $3 million in opioid settlement funds last year on projects ranging from addiction treatment in jails to prevention workshops in schools,…
'People who develop this fear (of falling) often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater.'
Starting Thursday, March 19, at 10:30 a.m., join staff from Maine Health’s Community Health team for an eight-week Matter of Balance series located at, and co-sponsored…
BELFAST — Longtime care team member Megan Harvey, RN, has been named the new Belfast Public Health Nurse.
In her new position, Harvey will work with the Belfast Public Nursing Association,…
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…
BELFAST — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital welcomes Zethariah Zielinski, DO, to its Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Belfast practice. Dr. Zielinski specializes in a procedure called anterior hip…
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…
"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.
…
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…
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.…
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…
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,…
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.
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Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers Hike, …
