Home and Garden

new live apps, Archaeological mapping, LiDAR potential
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BJ Richardson will lead an online presentation via Teams called, Mapping at Merryspring, Tuesday, April 14 at 12 p.m.,…

session is eligible for two Maine Board of Pesticides Control recertification credits
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a virtual workshop on spring landscaping and lawn care on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 5 - 7 p.m. This…

quilt raffle, organic seedling sale, bake sale
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The community is invited to a free community Tea Party on Sunday, April 26, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Belfast Boat House. Homemade scones and freshly brewed tea will be provided at no cost.…

ScrapDogs’ Tessa Rosenberry, and Joelle Albury, of Erikson Fields Preserve and Aldermere Farm Preserve
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"Spring is officially here, and minds and hearts are turning to growing," said Camden Public Library, in a news release. "Some organized gardeners have already started seedlings and sketched out…

learn about off-grid mesh networking using Meshtastic and LoRa technology
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The Pen Bay Amateur Radio Club invites amateur radio operators, makers, and technology enthusiasts to a special hands-on tech session focused on MeshCore and LoRa radio…

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A tax generated by property sales helps power Maine’s various affordable housing initiatives, including a program that assists first-time home buyers and another to…

Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society
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Join the Belfast Free Library and the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society on Wednesday, April 15, at 2 p,m, in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free…

the evidence of past disturbances that created the forest we have today
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Allyssa Gregory will lead an online presentation via Teams called, How Historical Events Shaped the Forest of Merryspring, 

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Two years ago, when Alan Kearl started as director of AIO Food Pantry and Energy Assistance, the facility was serving around 325 households per week. Today, they see around 700. The increases in…

dig a few perennials, volunteer to help with plant care
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The Friends of Rockland Public Library (FRPL) is seeking local gardeners to “dig and donate” for its annual Plant and Bake Sale. They need area gardeners to dig a…

the 'Seediest' Place in Town, April 11
Browsing the free seed packets from last year. Photo courtesy Rockport Public Library

ROCKPORT—Rockport Public Library's second SEED FEST is approaching Saturday, April 11, and Julia Pierce, Deputy Director of the Rockport Public Library, anticipates this year will draw an even…

how composting closes the loop of production and consumption
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Rockport Garden Club will hear from guest speaker Davis Saltonstall, co-owner ScrapDogs Community Compost, Thursday, April 2, at 12:30 p.m., at West…

Petra Page-Mann will deliver an interactive keynote presentation
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The Rockport Public Library will host its second annual Seed Fest on Saturday, April 11. This free, family-friendly event will take place on the upper and lower levels of the library.

From…

tree-measuring walk and demonstration to follow
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At noon on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, writer, boatbuilder, and outdoor enthusiast Kevin Martin will speak in the Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library about the biggest trees in Maine and New…

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In celebration of Earth Day, the City of Rockland will host the Rockland Harborside Cleanup on Saturday, April 25. The Cleanup is an opportunity to care for Rockland’s shared…

Spring Horticulture Series in partnership with Merryspring Nature Center
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On Wednesday, April 8, at 1 p.m., Maine Master Gardener Volunteer John Fromer will give a presentation at the Rockport Public Library that will explore which types of flowers…

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The Rockland Harbor Trail Committee invites everyone to join them on Thursday, April 9, for their next Discover the Trail adventure. Led by local birder…

panel explores how collective garden spaces allow neighbors to work side by side to grow produce that is donated to food security organizations
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will complete its 

players in the role of lobstermen placing and hauling traps across Maine waters
Rachel Noyes and Jerry Doughty playing Corker

VINALHAVEN — Corker, a new board game inspired by Maine’s lobster fishing industry and coastal communities, held its first public playtest this weekend in…

Puzzle Race begins at 1 p.m.
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SEARSPORT — Puzzlers of all ages are invited to join Carver Memorial Library on Saturday, March 28, for the Third Annual Puzzle Palooza.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the…

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"Did you know that the Stockton Springs Community Library offers a Seed Library available to all community members?" said the Library, in a news release.

With…

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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…

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March Repair Cafe

When: Saturday, March 21

Where: 9-12 at…

'Their bark oozes personality, their leaves glorify spring, summer and fall'
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On Sunday, March 29, at 1 p.m., join naturalist Cloe Chunn of the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition on a walk through the sugar maples in Belfast’s Grove Cemetery. Sponsored by the Belfast Garden…

Helping Food Security from Your Backyard
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will continue its 

'Maine was graced in 2022 and 2023 with an incredible avian visitor'
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Maine Audubon’s Nick Lund will lead an online presentation via Microsoft Teams called, The Incredible Saga of the Steller’s Sea Eagle in Maine,…

Frost and Flannel Ice Ball, Friday night; Frost Yourself Dance Party, Saturday night
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The Belfast Ice Festival returns to downtown Belfast this weekend, February 27 – March 1, 2026.

Throughout the day on Friday, February 27, you will find more than 25 ice sculptures popping…

'Spring Horticulture Talks' in partnership with Merryspring Nature Center
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"Spring has nearly sprung, which means it’s time to kick off the Rockport Public Library’s Spring Horticulture Talks, in partnership with Merryspring Nature Center," said the…

beneficial insects, natural allies and the native plants that support these important creatures
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Hillary Peterson will lead an online presentation via Teams called, 

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Mid-Coast Audubon will be accepting bird seed orders through Saturday, March 14 to raise funds to support bird conservation and education programming.   …

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February Repair Cafe. Saturday, February 21, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., at the Waldo YMCA in Belfast.

Free Event.

Don’t live in the dark- We can fix your…

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Camden Garden Club welcomes Emma Kelly, who will be speaking about Using Hardscape in Garden Design. …

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The Rockland Public Library will hold a puzzle swap on Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., in the Community Room.

If you'd like to…

Individuals and organizations may submit a walk via an online form until March 27
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Jane’s Walk ME, a festival celebrating community engagement, will be held May 2, 2026. Jane’s Walks combine the simple act of exploring a place with personal observations, local history, and civic…

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Paul Stancioff will be at Merryspring Nature Center to lead a presentation called, The EN-ROADS Interactive Climate Solutions Simulator, Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 12 p.…

creating gardens with endless color and interest
David Culp

Camden Garden Club welcomes speaker David Culp, author of The Layered Garden and winner of a Gold Medal from…

'Many people comment on the beautiful downtown gardens in Belfast, but may not be aware of the large team' behind the projects
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On Tuesday, Feb. 17, at noon, Belfast Garden Club volunteers will speak in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library about planning and maintaining the public gardens "that help to make Belfast…

The ban affects a variety of lighting products
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As of January 1, 2026, consumers and retailers in Maine are no longer allowed to sell or distribute mercury-containing fluorescent light bulbs, according to Maine Department of…

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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a webinar focused on identifying and managing weeds in greenhouse ornamental production,…

how trees grow, reproduce, and interact with their environment
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On Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 6:30 p.m., renowned conservationist Michael Wojtech will give a Zoom presentation entitled “The Growth of Trees Through Time” at the Belfast Free Library’s Abbott Room.…

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Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust for the first workshop of a two-part tracking series, Saturday, Jan. 17, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., at the Fernalds Neck…

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A Repair Cafe will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., at the Waldo YMCA in Belfast. This is a free event.

"Don’t live in the dark. We can fix your broken lamps…

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Camden Garden Club will hold its 58th Winter Horticulture Series, kicking off a diverse series of talks on “Re-visioning Your Gardens: Talks about Landscape…

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"According to the Maine Geologic Survey, about half of Maine residents rely on private water wells for their drinking water," said RCAP Solutions, in a news…

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John and Christine Callahan were a little skeptical when they first heard that state incentives for a heat pump could cut down the heating bill for their single-wide…

how you can ally with nature to make the world a better place for all creatures
Tovah Martin

Worried about the world? According to renowned garden writer and “bordering on obsessed” gardener Tovah Martin, just by being a gardener, you are already making a big difference.

Martin…

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Federal tax incentives for clean energy upgrades are going away at the end of this year, cutting into potential savings on rooftop solar, heat pumps and more.

In…

winter scene at Beech Hill Preserve

"On New Year’s Day, come up the hill to enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, good company, and a sparkling fire in the historic stone hut, the Beech Nut," said…

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Join the Lincolnville Historical Society for its annual Christmas program, December 19, at 7 p.m., at the Beach Schoolhouse. Rosey Gerry will host the program, which features musical…

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A Repair Cafe will be held Saturday, Dec. 20, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., at the Waldo YMCA in Belfast. This is a free event.

"Don’t live in the dark; we can fix…