Health and Wellness

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WALDOBORO — Santa will come to Waldoboro, Sunday evening, December 22, at 6 p.m. He will be escorted by the annual parade of fire trucks from the Waldoboro Fire Station to the…

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JEFFERSON — Former broodmare…

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ROCKPORT — On New Year’s Day, ring in the new year at Beech Hill Preserve. Festivities will take place from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

"Enjoy hot chocolate,…

Clean-up volunteers unload trash collected from along the shoreline of the Damariscotta River on November 1, 2024. (Photo courtesy

DAMARISCOTT — On Friday, November 1, 2024, staff and volunteers from over a dozen local businesses and organizations took time off from work for an annual fall…

The Longest Night
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ROCKLAND — The First Universalist Church in Rockland will hold a Blue Christmas Service on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 6 p.m.

A Blue Christmas Service, also known as The…

All caregivers of eligible infants and children are encouraged to enroll, including non-birthing parents, grandparents, foster parents, and more
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BELFAST — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital and Midcoast Maine Community Action (MMCA) have announced a new partnership that will bring a Women, Infants, and…

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Cake and Community. (Photo courtesy First Congregational Church of Camden)

CAMDEN — With the new year on the horizon, members, friends, and staff of the First Congregational Church of Camden are ushering in a second season of weekly lunchtime gatherings called Cake and…

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The Dec. 7, 2024  Rhythm Sanctuary at First Church Belfast has been cancelled. Another session is being offered…

WCTC’s Carpentry students Christian Moody and Josiah Miller from Mount View, and Jacob Bragdon from Searsport, show off the shelving they built for the school's new and expanded clothing closet. (Photo courtesy Waldo County Technical Center)

WALDO — For the past six years, students at Waldo County Technical Center (WCTC) have left for their winter break armed with warm clothes and a little extra food…

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BROOKS — The next Waldo County Humane Society Rabies Vaccination Clinic is planned for Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9-11 a.m., at the Brooks Volunteer Fire Department (19…

Wreaths Across America travels through Camden on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

Wreaths Across America convoy will not be coming through the Midcoast this year, but residents who are willing to hop into their cars can…

The Liberty shelf. (Photo courtesy MaineHealth Waldo Hospital)

LIBERTY — As part of its efforts to help those experiencing food insecurity, MaineHealth Waldo Hospital has added a new self-service pantry shelf in its MaineHealth…

"When an idea fills you with hope, helps you heal, and gives you purpose, take that path with all your heart"
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BANGOR — The Christine B. Foundation (CBF) has officially been serving the cancer community in Eastern Maine for ten years. With $1.5 million of services gifted…

new this year: Tot Trot
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ROCKPORT — Get ready to run, walk, or waddle at the Penobscot Bay YMCA’s annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk on Friday, Nov. 29, at 8:30 a.m…

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The PAWS 2024 Auction for the Animals goes live Thanksgiving Day.

"The auction, which runs from Thanksgiving Day through Sunday, December 8, provides an excellent opportunity to do holiday…

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On behalf of the Medomak Valley High School staff, Matthew Carlson, Assistant Principal, presented a $100 check to each of the five food banks in the RSU 40 district.

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BELFAST — Join others to remember those we have lost and honor those who are living with HIV/AIDS. There will be a candlelight vigil on Sunday, Dec. 1, from 4:30 - 5 p.m., in front of the Post…

Long Cove Headwaters Preserve. (Photo courtesy Coastal Mountains Land Trust)

SEARSPORT— All are welcome to join Coastal Mountains Land Trust on a guided hike along the trails of Long Cove Headwaters Preserve in Searsport on December 11. Hikers can meet at the trailhead at…

Beech Hill in January. (Photo courtesy Coastal Mountains Land Trust)

ROCKPORT —Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maines Health’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers Hike, Thursday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m., at Beech Hill Preserve in Rockport. All are…

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ROCKLAND — The Sunday Stroll is back on Main Street in Rockland, December 8, from 12 - 4 p.m., with a special Holiday Stroll. The Holiday Stroll will be filled with…

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ELLSWORTH — Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital recently welcomed James Culver, MD, to its women’s health practice.  

“We are extremely pleased that Dr. Culver…

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ROCKPORT and BELFAST — In observance of Thanksgiving 2024, MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals announce the following adjusted holiday hours:

 All physician practices, including walk-…

Nichole Barry. (Photo courtesy MaineHealth Waldo Hospital)

BELFAST — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital welcomes Nichole Barry, MD, to its Rheumatology department.

Dr. Barry comes to MHWH from Dignity Health Medical Group in San Francisco, California,…

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DEA held the 27th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 26, collecting 629,953 pounds of unneeded medications at collection sites across the country.

In Maine, 27 agencies…

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Tracy Friden and Becky Johnson, at work

Two local women are at full throttle in establishing their new venture, FlatWear Clothing, a line of fashion created in Camden, and…

Christian MacFee. (Photo courtesy Quarry Hill)

CAMDEN — Quarry Hill’s Awareness Series presents “Seasonal Affective Disorder…It’s a Real Thing” an educational event to be led by Christian MacFee, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner,…

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ROCKLAND — Rockland's Emergency Warming Center is seeking future volunteers to help staff the overnight space at the Rec Center during emergency conditions this winter and…

Erik Brooks. (Photo courtesy Erik Brooks)

CAMDEN — Much of Slope Trail has been re-routed this year for greater sustainability, and now switchbacks up Mt. Megunticook, crossing the old ski trail multiple times. Three sections have been re…

Rebekah's ex made her cast her eyes downward when she was out in public with him. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Why don't they leave? This is…

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ROCKPORT — This is the second year that a particular Army veteran and his wife have attended the Honor Society Veteran’s Day breakfast at Camden Hills Regional High School. Though only attending a…

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Waldo County's hospital in Belfast will no longer deliver babies.

According to a Nov. 7 news release from MaineHealth, the Portland-based parent nonprofit that owns MaineHealth Waldo…

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"While enrolling or re-enrolling in the Health Insurance Marketplace may seem a bit daunting, Knox and Waldo County residents don’t have to do it alone,"…

"Let’s make a difference together and spread some kindness."
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CAMDEN — Local Cub Scout Pack 200 will hold their annual Scouting for Food drive. Cub Scouts will be receiving and sorting donations on Sunday, Nov. 17, from 1 - 3 p.m., at the…

"Come carrying your emotional baggage and leave lighter"
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BELFAST — Rhythm Sanctuary Belfast will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, from 6 - 9 p.m., at the First Church in Belfast.…

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ROCKPORT — Maine Sport Outfitters will host its 6th Annual Turkey Ride, Saturday, Nov. 16, beginning at 9 a.m., at Maine Sport Outfitters, Rockport.

The event features…

LINCOLNVILLE — Join Coastal…

Dine to Donate
Poster of events. (Image courtesy But Still I Am One Poster)

November is National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month. In Waldo County, But Still I Am One is partnering with the Maine Statewide Youth Action Board, and the Searsport District Middle…

Removing Unneeded Medications from Homes
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The Drug Enforcement Administration, in collaboration with more than 4,000 law enforcement partners across the country, will host the 27th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday,…

A Cash Register Round-Up campaign at Aubuchon Hardware in Belfast raised more than $5,000.00 for Finding Our Voices. From left to right, Patrisha McLean, CEO and founder of the Camden-based nonprofit, the group’s chief of staff Mary Kamradt, Aubuchon Manager Greg Hodgman, Assistant Manager Simon Fernands, and Garden Center Manager Sandra Verdosci. (Photo courtesy Finding Our Voices)

Sales of garden supplies, wood-fired pizza, and yard sale treasures in Lincolnville and Belfast brought in more than $9,000 to Finding Our Voices from caring community members.

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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ROCKPORT and BELFAST — Each October, MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month – "a crucial opportunity to shed light on a pervasive issue that affects…

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The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, in conjunction with the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, is…

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ROCKLAND — MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital will offer a drive-thru flu clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 409 Old County Road in Rockland. The clinic, which is open to the public…

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BELFAST — A free Adult Mental Health First Aid class will be held Friday, Nov. 8, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at MaineHealth Waldo Hospital Classroom, 118 Northport Ave, Belfast.

Adult Mental…

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ROCKPORT — As part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals will be open for CT lung cancer screens as part of National Lung Cancer Screening Day on Saturday, Nov. 9…

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ROCKPORT — Mammograms are the first step and most effective screening tool in the battle against breast cancer.

In the fight against the disease, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital (MHPBH)…

Five-year, $21.7 million study
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MaineHealth is a collaborating institution with Tufts University School of Medicine on what it says is to be one of the…

Friday, Nov. 22 last day to order lights
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BELFAST —…