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"It’s a Walk in the Park," said Belfast Garden Club, in a news release.

On Sunday, May 31, at 8 a.m., join ecologists and master naturalists Aleta McKeage and Erik Klausmeyer for a…

The Kwanzan Cherry Tree is a symbol of renewal and rebirth, and a symbol of honor for those who died in battle
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Lady Knox Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and the Camden-Rockport Historical Society held a joint tree planting ceremony on the grounds of the…

transform something often considered waste into a resource
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Close the loop, feed your gardens and learn more about options for composting here in Midcoast Maine. Tessa Rosenberry, of ScrapDogs Community Compost, will discuss these options and the benefits…

see evidence of past disturbances that created the forest we have today
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Join Allyssa Gregory for a walk to see "How Historical Events Shaped the Forest of Merryspring," Tuesday, June 2, at 12 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center.…

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Don Reimer will lead an outdoor presentation titled River of Life, Tuesday, May 26, at 12 p.m, at Merryspring Nature Center.  

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The Peoples United Methodist Church, in Union, will hold its second annual multi-family yard sale on Saturday, May 30, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Visit Waldoboro Village for the first Artwalk in 2026. Friday, May 22, from 4 - 7 p.m., features open studios and events at 10 walkable venues…

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Maine State Credit Union returns its annual Shred-It Days, a series of free community events designed to help individuals safely and securely dispose of sensitive…

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Friday, May 22, Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) invites the public for a guided bird walk with MCHT steward and naturalist Kirk Gentalen, at Erickson Fields Preserve, located at 164 West…

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Lupine Home Co.'s grand opening. The group includes Will Finan (second from left) and Jennifer Finan (third from left). photo courtesy Jennifer Finan

ROCKLAND—Coinciding with Rockland's First Friday Art Walk, Lupine Home Co. opened its doors for the first time May 1 at 412 Main Street, offering frosé…

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Tickets launched this past Monday for Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ annual Maine Days. From Friday, May 29, through Sunday, May 31, Mainers can bring up to eight…

Tables can be reserved
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Legion Post 30 is holding a Sporting Goods Yard Sale on May 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 91 Pearl Street, in Camden.

No household items, sporting equipment only.

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Spring is springing, and plants are growing in the greenhouse at Camden Hills Regional High School. All gardeners are invited to visit the school's Annual Plant Sale this coming…

plant donations drop off at Langlais Preserve, May 29; baked good donations drop off during sale
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The Cushing Community School is gearing up for its 5th annual Little Sprouts plant, seedling, and bake sale on Saturday, May 30, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., rain or shine, at Langlais Art Preserve…

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SOUTH THOMASTON — "Summer marks the return of the bobolinks, who are known not only for their truly impressive migration, but their unique song," said

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A May "Repair Cafe" will be held Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., at the Waldo YMCA, in Belfast. This is a free event.

"Don’t live in the dark,"…

volunteers needed
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Merryspring Nature Center will hold its annual Spring Plant Sale on Friday, May 15, from 3 to 6 p.m., and on Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 2…

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John Fromer will lead an outdoor presentation on Opening the Spring Garden, Tuesday, May 12, at 12 p.m., at Merryspring…

identify ash trees, recognize signs of infestation, help reduce the spread
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Herring Gut Coastal Science Center and the St. George Conservation Commission

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Owls Head Garden Club Plant Sale will be held Saturday, May 23, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., rain or shine, across from the Owls Head General Store.

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Lincolnville Center Indoor Flea Market will be held Saturday, May 16, from 8 a.m. to noon, in the Community Building, 18 Searsmont Road, Rt. 173 in Lincolnville CENTER. …

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Community Yard Sale, presented by the Owls Head Village Library, will be held Saturday, May 16, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., rain or shine, at Owls Head Community Building, 224…

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Stockton Springs Community Library holds its Annual Book, Plant, and Bake Sale on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. -1 p.m.

Stock up on books, DVDs, audio books, plants for the garden, and…

trail improvements to the connector trail
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Nature Trail Work Party is being organized for trail improvements to the connector trail between Lincolnville Central School and the library, as well as invasive plant…

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CASTINE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting an educational workshop on invasive plants, May 26, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,…

Merryspring’s trail network, gardens, and natural landmarks; real-time navigation and information
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On Wednesday, May 13, at 1 p.m., the Rockport Public Library will host the third program in its Spring Horticulture Series in partnership with Merryspring Nature Center. John Fromer, Merryspring’s…

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Don Reimer will lead the annual Bart Wood Memorial Bird Walk at Merryspring Nature Center on Saturday, May 9, at 7:30 a.m. …

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The Belfast Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 23, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the Belfast Boathouse and Steamboat Landing.

The sale will take place rain or shine,…

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The Rockport Garden Club (RGC) will hold a meet and greet with the public to highlight the Club as a community resource for social activities, local events, and educational…

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"Bring your family to enjoy the beauty and share in the bounty of Merryspring Nature Center's Daffodil Celebration," said Merryspring, in a news release.…

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Love LEGO blocks? Join the Club! Belfast Free Library provides the LEGOs. Build what you like or take the Library Challenge. Near the conclusion of…

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The Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District holds its annual Spring Plant Cash & Carry Sale on Saturday, May 9, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Union Fairgrounds.

"This…

implementing 'Reuse Maine' pilot program with eateries in Bar Harbor, Bath, South Portland
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University of Maine student researchers are helping businesses in Bar Harbor, Bath and South Portland incorporate reusable food containers into their…

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ROCKLAND — The numbers aren’t in yet, but Jenny Carter guesses that more cigarette butts were picked up during this year’s Earth Day Cleanup in Rockland than last year’s estimated 6,000 butts.…

Maine's coast and forests are sometimes called a "baby bird factory"
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THOMASTON — Join Georges River Land Trust and Maine Coast Heritage Trust for a birdwatching walk during spring migration at the Rockland Bog Preserve.

According to a GRLT news release,…

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Kate McLeod, owner of Kate McLeod Design, will be the featured speaker at Rockport Garden Club's next meeting, May 7, at 12:30 p.m., at West Rockport Baptist Church, 545 Park St., West Rockport.…

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Jesse Labbe-Watson will lead an online presentation via Teams called, Permaculture Design for…

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Join Maine Master Naturalist Ama LaBelle for the first of a two-part vernal pool series, Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Tanglewood 4-H…

ever wondered how much that towering oak in your yard adds to your property value?
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On Tuesday, April 28, at 6 p.m., the Belfast Garden Club’s Tree Working Group will host an informational program in celebration of Arbor Day. The program, which is free and open to the public,…

Vehicle owners can book a time slot to have their catalytic converter etched
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The Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ Enforcement Division (BMV) and Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC) will team up to host a free catalytic converter etching…

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A new chess club will be meeting on the last Sunday of each month, from 3 - 5 p.m., at Flatbread Pizza in Rockport.

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Jock Robie will lead a free indoor Worm Bin Harvest workshop on Tuesday, April 28, at 5:30 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center. This…

how to spot signs of infestation and insect damage in common trees
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On Sunday, April 26 at 1 p.m., entomologist Gabriel LeMay will lead a walk in Belfast City Park, focusing on how to spot signs of infestation and insect damage in common trees. The event,…

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Boothbay Region Land Trust, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, and The Schmid Preserve are planning a spring volunteer trail work morning on Sunday, May 3, at 9 a.m., to focus…

Where's Waldoboro? A Village Scavenger Hunt
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On Saturday, May 2, communities around Maine will hold free, volunteer-led walking conversations emphasizing the power of individuals to influence the…

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April Repair Cafe will be held Saturday, April 18, from 9-12, at the…

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"Spring is an amazing time in the amphibian world – now is the time when frogs and salamanders are migrating from their wintertime woodland hideouts to vernal pools," said Georges River Land Trust…

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John Fromer will lead an online presentation via Teams called, Perennial Combinations, on Tuesday, April 21, at 12 p.m., hosted by…

date changed to Tuesday, April 28
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John Fromer, Merryspring program director, will lead a walk to the vernal pool at Merryspring Nature Center on Tuesday,…

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…