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While these bodies of water are small, their ecological importance is massive
Coastal Mountains Nature walk: Vernal Pools of Midcoast Maine
Sat, 03/25/2023 - 8:00am

NORTHPORT — Coastal Mountains Nature Program presents Vernal Pools of Mid-Coast Maine on Saturday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Tanglewood 4-H Camp in Lincolnville. The Coastal Mountains Nature Program is a series of monthly naturalist-led walks and talks exploring the natural history of Midcoast Maine. Vernal pools are temporary wetlands which appear in Maine in fall and spring. While these bodies of water are small, their ecological importance is massive to several species of...
New native plant group launches in Midcoast, welcomes new members
Tue, 03/21/2023 - 8:00am

A new native plant group has launched in Midcoast Maine and is now recruiting founding members and officers for its inaugural year. Wild Ones Midcoast Maine is the state’s first chapter of the national nonprofit Wild Ones. Wild Ones Midcoast Maine promotes environmentally friendly, sound landscaping to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration, and establishment of native plant communities in Midcoast Maine. The chapter was launched February 9, 2023 by a local restoration...
Boardgame Café moves to new location for April gatherings
Mon, 03/20/2023 - 12:45pm

BELFAST — The Boardgame Café is meeting at a new location in April for its weekly gatherings. Boardgame lovers of all ages are invited to come play games on Wednesday nights, from 6 - 9 p.m., at the new home, located at 18 Spring St., in Belfast, also known as the game room of the United Farmers' Market of Maine. Formerly held in the basement of the Belfast Maskers’ theater, the Boardgame Café opened its doors in October 2022. Thirteen year old manager and homeschooler Kai Kutsy decided to...
UMaine Extension presents healthy gardens webinar March 28
Sat, 03/18/2023 - 3:45pm

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar to help home gardeners select healthy plants for their garden, Tuesday, March 28, from 6–7:15 p.m. Healthy Gardens Start with Healthy Plants will offer tips on how to evaluate plants prior to purchasing and assess the health of mail-order plants when they arrive. Participants will also learn where to find current information regarding invasive plants, quarantines and invasive species updates. Additionally, the workshop will discuss...
state representative and soil scientist Laurie Osher
Belfast Garden Club series to hear ‘Rx for a Chaotic Climate: Healthy Soils’
Thu, 03/16/2023 - 6:00pm

The final installment of the Belfast Garden Club Evening Lecture Series co-sponsored by the All of Belfast Climate Dialogues (Belfast Free Library) will take place on Tuesday, March 28, at 6:30 pm., with a virtual talk by Dr. Laurie Osher titled “Rx for a Chaotic Climate: Healthy Soils.” To register for the zoom link please go to https://belfastlibrary.org/abcd-events/ and find the link. In recent years, Mainers have noticed chaotic weather patterns caused by climate change. In this program,...
Camden Garden Club sets date for 75th Annual Garden Tour
Wed, 03/15/2023 - 10:00am

CAMDEN — Tickets to the upcoming Camden Garden Club 75th Annual Garden Tour, taking place July 20, will go on sale online April 1. Tickets are $40 and will be available through the Club’s website. Tickets will also be available for in-person purchase at local merchants closer to the event. The Tour will take place rain or shine Thursday, July 20, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at various gardens throughout Camden and includes a retrospective gardening exhibit, special events, and new...
The Troops of Camden, the sugar house; textiles and new displays
Maine Maple Sunday marks annual reopening of Camden-Rockport Historical Society
Wed, 03/15/2023 - 8:00am
CAMDEN — “Sunday, March 26, is the state-wide Maine Maple Sunday event across the state but you need to look no further than our local Camden-Rockport Historical Society for the sugaring off demonstration, free maple syrup sundaes and more,” said the Historical Society, in a news release. Maine Maple Sunday marks the annual re-opening of the Historical Society’s campus and programs for the season. “Much has been happening behind the scenes to ready the collections and plan for new programs...
Conquering Weeds: UMaine professor shares solutions with Belfast Garden Club, March 21
Mon, 03/13/2023 - 1:15pm

BELFAST — “Weeds can seem a problem of biblical proportions to gardeners,” said Belfast Garden Club, in a news release. “A famous Bible parable, in fact, refers to them as from an ‘enemy.’ Who wouldn’t agree?” Just in time for spring garden planning, Donna Coffin, Cooperative Extension Professor at the University of Maine, will offer help in a free Belfast Garden Club lecture, Tuesday, March 21, from 12 - 1 p.m. Coffin will talk about how to identify and manage weeds. The one-hour program, free...
Shade trees available for Camden residents, order by March 25
Sun, 03/12/2023 - 5:00pm

CAMDEN — Orders are now being accepted for shade trees in Camden through the Camden Garden Club Shade Tree Program. Any Camden resident is eligible to purchase a subsidized shade tree for their property. Property owners should apply by March 25 to the Town of Camden. Residents do not need to live on a main street or sidewalk. Trees can be planted anywhere on the property. The cost of the tree is $75 to the property owner with the rest of the cost covered by the Camden Garden Club and...
Thomaston Garden Club hosts fruit tree pruning workshop
Sun, 03/12/2023 - 4:00pm
THOMASTON — The Thomaston Garden Club is hosting a Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop on Monday, March 20, at 4 p.m., at the Knox Museum in Thomaston. Liz Stanley, from the University of Maine’s Cooperative Extension in Knox and Lincoln counties will be teaching the basics of pruning small trees and shrubs. These include: -Reasons for pruning: Plant health, safety, aesthetics, and to a certain extent, the size of the plant while deferring to the plant's natural form. - Techniques and types of pruning...
What Can Rockport Do?
Rockport Conservation series explores ‘Building Climate Resilience with Native Plant Species’
Sun, 03/12/2023 - 11:30am

ROCKPORT — The Rockport Conservation Commission’s speaker series “Taking Action on Climate Change: What Can Rockport Do?” continues at the Rockport Public Library. On Wednesday, March 15, at 6 p.m., Rebecca Jacobs will give a presentation entitled, “Building Climate Resilience with Native Plant Species.” The program will discuss the critical role of native plants and how to cultivate them in your own yard to support ecosystem health. Jacobs is the Program Manager for Knox-Lincoln Soil &...
some behaviors go beyond what is ordinarily found in guidebooks
Merryspring hosts webinar with photographer Tim Shaw: ‘The Birds of (mostly) Merryspring’
Fri, 03/10/2023 - 3:45pm

Tim Shaw will lead an online presentation titled “The Birds of (mostly) Merryspring” in a webinar hosted by Merryspring Nature Center on Tuesday, March 28, at 12 p.m. Shaw is an avid amateur photographer living in Camden. His focus is on fly fishing, birding, and other outdoor activities. His photos have appeared in several books and national publications, including Flyfisher’s Guide to New England and Swing the Fly magazine. Nonprofit organizations including Camden Public...
MaineHousing launches new portal for Homeowner Assistance Fund
Tue, 03/07/2023 - 9:30pm
A new online portal and expanded benefit amount are key features of a relaunch of the Maine Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) that opens for applications today. Fueled with $50 million from federal pandemic relief funds, the fund is available to households earning up to 150 percent of local area median income and who have suffered a financial hardship, loss of income, or increased expenses after Jan. 21, 2020 associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Among other changes to the program, the maximum...
Penobscot Bay Stewards invites applications
Tue, 03/07/2023 - 8:00pm

BELFAST — The Penobscot Bay Stewards, a signature program of Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition, invites applications for the 2023 program. The program will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays between May 9 and June 15 and is free of charge. “It only requires a good pair of shoes and an eagerness to learn about a range of topics including Penobscot Bay history, marine habitats, the culture of the Wabanaki, water quality, and current regional issues with environmental impact,” said the Stewards, in a...
Friends of Sears Island to offer ‘Seeds, Soil, Spring!’ activity kits to families in March
Tue, 03/07/2023 - 7:45pm

SEARSPORT — Friends of Sears Island will be offering free grab-and-go spring-themed activity kits for children this month. The kits are designed to help families celebrate the beginning of spring and learn about starting seeds, garden planning, and how to track important seasonal changes in nature. This activity kit will include a packet of flower seeds generously donated by the Troy Howard Middle School gardening program, small peat pots and soil discs, and popsicle stick plant markers to...
Camden Garden Club invites community to sponsor downtown lampposts
Mon, 03/06/2023 - 6:15pm

CAMDEN — For the first time ever, the Camden Garden Club invites the community to join in sponsoring downtown lampposts for the upcoming 2023 season. The Club encourages local businesses and members of the community to act now to be a part of this historic effort. Sponsors have the opportunity to select a specific lamppost from those that are still available on a first-come-first-served basis. Sponsors have the option of being thanked with their name on a tag on the lamppost, or honoring...
a disease on Maine’s forests
Merryspring to host online talk with a forest pathologist: Beech Leaf Disease Management
Mon, 03/06/2023 - 1:45pm

Forest Pathologist Aaron Bergdahl will lead an online presentation titled “Beech Leaf Disease Management” in a webinar hosted by Merryspring Nature Center on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 12 p.m. A new disease of beech trees, beech leaf disease was found in Maine in 2021. Bergdahl, who works for the Maine Forest Service, will present the biology of it, discuss potential impacts of this new disease on Maine’s forests and overview current research on beech leaf disease management. This program is...
Monthly tween gaming night begins at Rockport Library
Sat, 03/04/2023 - 12:15pm

ROCKPORT — The Rockport Public Library announces a new monthly video game night for tweens. On Wednesday, March 15, at 5:30 p.m., students are invited to join their peers in the library’s YA Room to try a variety of games on the library’s Nintendo Switch. This free program is ideal for ages 11 to 14. All of the equipment is provided by the library. An adult will be on hand to supervise and offer assistance with game facilitation. The games selected have been screened for age-appropriateness,...
Repair Café planned for March 2023
Mon, 02/27/2023 - 5:45pm

BELFAST — “Do you have a broken small appliance-your vacuum doesn’t suck, holes in your clothes or your favorite knickknack cracked bring them on over to get fixed,” said Repair Café, in a news release. “Keep things working, save some money, and have some fun.” The next Repair Café will take place Saturday, March 18, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., at the Waldo County Y. This is a free event. Please bring replacement parts if you have them.
wildlife tracking, bird watch, reading group, climate reporter
Bay Watershed Coalition to host several outings and events in March 2023
Sat, 02/25/2023 - 7:30am

BELFAST — The Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition will host several outings and events in March. Wildlife Tracking at Head of Tide Preserve, Sunday, March 5, from 10 am - noon. Ron Joseph, retired US Fish and Wildlife biologist and native of Maine, will lead a walk to search for and understand the signs and communications left by mammals and other fauna in winter. “With 40 years of experience tracking and studying Maine’s wildlife, Joseph’s fun approach to teaching tracks and sign...
teaching youth ages 7-12 how to grow their own raised-bed gardens
Volunteers sought for Kids Can Grow program at Erickson Fields Preserve
Fri, 02/24/2023 - 7:15pm

ROCKPORT — Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT), a statewide land conservation organization, seeks volunteers for Kids Can Grow, a six-month comprehensive gardening program, teaching youth ages 7-12 how to grow nutritious vegetables, herbs, and flowers for their families in their own 3 x 5 foot raised-bed gardens at home using intensive square foot gardening techniques. Volunteers may participate in a variety of ways, including mentoring program participants and helping prepare supplies for...
low-cost inserts providing lower fuel bills this year
Belfast/Searsport Window Dressers ready to serve Waldo County in 2023
Wed, 02/22/2023 - 4:30pm

Belfast/Searsport Window Dressers, serving Waldo County, announces another busy year saving residents money on fuel bills, keeping homes more comfortable, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and having fun working together for a good cause. See www.windowdressers.org for more details about this nonprofit organization that has been helping Mainers for over a decade. Volunteer labor keeps the cost of inserts low and anyone needing help covering costs can get up to ten, pine inserts at no charge...
Rockport Garden Club announces Executive Board for 2023
Tue, 02/21/2023 - 4:00pm

ROCKPORT — The Rockport Garden Club announces the Executive Board for 2023. Gail Galloway Nicholson and Susan Freeman will serve as Co-Presidents. Galloway Nicholson has served as Membership Chair for many gardening seasons. Susan Freeman has, formerly, served as President and Secretary. Maureen O’Connell, an estate lawyer from Santa Clara County, will serve as Vice President. Helen Kuhl, a long time member, who has served the club in every capacity, returns for her fourth term as Recording...
Online talk with Tom Atwell and Camden Garden Club: The New Invasive Plants List in Maine
Tue, 02/21/2023 - 10:00am

The Camden Garden Club will host a free public Zoom presentation on Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 10 to 11 a.m., on the topic of “ The New Invasive Plants List in Maine .” Learn about the new Maine do-not sell list and explain why plants some people like were put on it, the reasons for the list, and some plants you could use instead. Speaker Tom Atwell has written the Maine Gardener column for the Maine Sunday Telegram since March 2004. He worked for the Telegram and its sister papers (Press Herald,...
Merryspring hosts Late Winter Family Ecology Walk
Wed, 02/15/2023 - 1:30pm

CAMDEN — Late Winter Family Ecology Walk will be open to the public on Saturday, March 4, at 10 a.m., hosted by John Fromer, Merryspring program director. This free one-hour walk is open to all ages and will focus on how seasonal change affects the plants and animals around us. Space is limited to 20 guests. Please pre-register with Merryspring by calling 207-236-2239 or emailing info@merryspring.org . This is an all weather event through fields and woods. Please dress accordingly. “ In case of...
Bill Cullina to discuss ‘Sugar, Sex and Poison: Shocking Plant Secrets Caught on Camera’
Tue, 02/14/2023 - 10:00am

The Camden Garden Club will host a free public Zoom presentation on Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 10 - 11 a.m., on the topic of “Sugar, Sex & Poison: Shocking Plant Secrets Caught on Camera.” Speaker Bill Cullina will discuss how this world of pollen, poisons, pigments, pheromones, sugars and sex translates to sound organic practices from which we can all benefit. William Cullina (kul-EYE-nuh) is the F. Otto Haas Executive Director of the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania. Prior...
‘Think first... Spray last’
Gary Fish talks yardscaping in online Camden Garden Club meeting
Tue, 02/07/2023 - 10:00am

CAMDEN — The Camden Garden Club will host a free public Zoom presentation on Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 10 - 11 a.m., on the topic of “Yardscaping.” This program is the third in the Club’s 55th Winter Horticulture Series in partnership with the Camden Public Library. More information and a link to register can be found at camdengardenclub.org. Through Yardscaping, Gary Fish hopes to inspire Maine people to create and maintain healthy landscapes through ecologically based practices that minimize...
‘the approach to gardening must change’
Author and ecologist Douglas W. Tallamy to talk with Belfast Garden Club
Sat, 02/04/2023 - 11:45am

BELFAST — Ecologist Douglas W. Tallamy, author of Nature’s Best Hope and other books, will be the featured speaker at the Belfast Garden Club’s public lecture on Tuesday, February 21. The one-hour program, free to the public, is the third of nine garden club lectures for 2023. Sponsored by First National Bank of Belfast, the Tallamy lecture will be streamed live at noon in the Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street. Those who wish to join from home may attend via...
Camden Garden Club horticulture series presents ‘Forestry for Maine Birds’
Fri, 02/03/2023 - 12:30pm

The Camden Garden Club will host a free public Zoom presentation on Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 10 to 11 a.m., on the topic of “Forestry for Maine Birds.” This program is the second in the Club’s 55th Winter Horticulture Series in partnership with the Camden Public Library. More information and a link to register can be found at camdengardenclub.org. Sally Stockwell, with Maine Audubon, and Allyssa Gregory, from the Maine Forest Service, will provide a presentation on ways to steward your woodland...
Repair Café to hold another session Feb. 18
Fri, 02/03/2023 - 9:00am

BELFAST — “Another month is upon us in the middle of winter,” said Repair Cafe, in a news release. “Soon we will be complying of black flies. But for now no bugs and we are staying warm inside – it’s time to fix broken small electrical appliance , other stuff and clothes with holes. Bring them to the Free Repair Cafe.” Repair Cafe will hold another session Saturday, Feb. 18, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., at the Waldo County YMCA. Please bring replacement parts if you have them. “If you want to...
Rockland diorama triggers memories, teaches visual history lesson
Wed, 01/25/2023 - 5:00pm

ROCKLAND — “Gil will point out his grandparents,” said Ann Morris, curator of the Rockland Historical Society. A diorama of a historic Rockland scene is now on display at the Historical Society, giving a home audience an opportunity to engage in new discoveries and old memories thanks to a year-long loan from the Penobscot Marine Museum and a certain artist whose modeling career flourished following a stroke in the 1970s. “What I’ve heard is that people are really excited to see it, and it is...
with Rebecca Jacobs, program manager from the Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District
Learn about rain gardens and other water management techniques for your property
Sun, 01/22/2023 - 8:00am

Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 6 p.m., on Zoom, the All of Belfast Climate Dialogues (ABCD) project of the Belfast Free Library will host Rebecca Jacobs, program manager from the Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District for a presentation, “Rain Gardens and Other Water Management Techniques for Your Property.” Do you have excess water on your property following a rain event? A rain garden could be an effective and attractive solution for helping to direct and infiltrate the runoff or...
actions gardeners can take in winter to get ready for spring
Merryspring hosts Mid-Winter Garden Projects and Planning webinar
Sun, 01/15/2023 - 8:00am

Maine Master Gardener volunteer will lead a presentation titled “Mid-Winter Garden Projects and Planning” in an online webinar Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 12 pm., hosted by Merryspring Nature Center. “Even though it’s cold and gardens are frozen, the middle of winter is the best time to review the garden and look towards the future,” said Merryspring, in a news release. This talk will cover actions gardeners can do in the middle of winter to get ready for next spring. Fromer’s program is designed to...
applications deadline January 31
Wales Park Community Garden applications available for 2023 season
Thu, 01/12/2023 - 8:00am

BELFAST — Applications are now being accepted for seven plots and table-height beds that will be available to garden at the Wales Park Community Garden in 2023. All Belfast residents are eligible to apply. Winners will be chosen by a lottery drawing held February 15. Plot applications can be found on the Wales Park Community Garden Facebook page, the City of Belfast Parks & Recreation web page, as well as at the City Clerk’s office at Belfast City Hall, 131 Church St. The deadline for...
Harvard’s Glass Flowers visit Camden for virtual tour, Jan. 31
Wed, 01/11/2023 - 9:00am

For those who wait in winter for the colors of spring, a welcome reprieve is around the corner. The world-famous Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants, known as “Glass Flowers,” from the Harvard Museum of Natural History is visiting Camden virtually for a private online tour Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 10 - 11 a.m., thanks to the Camden Garden Club. “The public is welcome to attend and experience the wonder of this unparalleled example of artistic mastery,” said the Club, in a news...
Spotting and Stopping Two Invasive Pests
Stop the Pests talk in St. George: Browntail Moth and Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Mon, 01/09/2023 - 12:45pm
ST. GEORGE — The St. George and South Thomaston Conservation Commissions are co-sponsoring a talk on two destructive insects that are making their way into area towns and down the St. George Peninsula. The speaker will be Rebecca Jacobs, Program Manager at the Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District. The event will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 6:30 p.m., in the Tenants Harbor Town Office. The Browntail Moth is best known for its caterpillar, whose toxic hairs cause painful itching...
predicting abrupt, extreme, and slow climate events; developing data driven forest management
Merryspring hosts Digital Radio Intelligent Forest Twin (DRIFT) webinar
Sun, 01/08/2023 - 1:30pm

Dr. Ali Abedi, of the University of Maine, will lead an online presentation on the Digital Radio Intelligent Forest Twin (DRIFT) program in a webinar Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 12 p.m., hosted by Merryspring Nature Center. Forest ecosystems play a major role in determining the future climate, and monitoring the forest environment is important to understanding how stressors affect changes over time. In this program, Abedi will speak about the DRIFT program, the goal of which is to predict abrupt or...
ways to provide food, habitat and water resources for pollinators
Belfast Garden Club kicks off its 2023 speaker series with pollinator-friendly gardens
Thu, 01/05/2023 - 1:15pm

BELFAST — The Belfast Garden Club kicks off its 2023 speaker series January 17 with a free talk on pollinator-friendly gardens by Kate Garland, a horticulturist with the University of Maine Extension Service. The one-hour public program, the first of nine lectures for 2023, will be streamed live at noon, in the Abbott Room, at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street. Those who wish to join from home, may attend via Zoom. For more information and to register, visit belfastgardenclub.org...
Repair Cafe to help with New Year’s resolution fix-its
Thu, 01/05/2023 - 10:00am

BELFAST — 2023 New Years resolution - save money- bring less junk to the transfer station. “Come enjoy the talented fixers at the Repair Café who will attempt to fix your stuff for free (please bring replacement parts -we do have a few basics on hand),” said Repair Cafe, in a news release. Get your broken lamps, toaster ,vacuum, mixers, radio clocks and other household stuff and clothing fixed, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., at Waldo County Y. “We always are willing to teach...
Camden Garden Club announces 55th Annual Winter Horticulture Series lineup
Wed, 01/04/2023 - 10:00am

The Camden Garden Club announces the 55th Annual Winter Horticulture Series. The events include topics related to conservation and environmental stewardship for home gardeners, as well as botanical art, photography and research. Events will take place Tuesdays, January 31 – February 28, from 10 – 11 a.m., via Zoom. and are open to the public. On January 31, the series begins with a virtual tour of Harvard’s famous Glass Flowers exhibit. Virtual tour guide Carol Carlson of Harvard Museums of...
Killer Road Trips
Where to recycle that Christmas tree and make a fun day of it
Mon, 01/02/2023 - 12:00pm

You have to do it. You don’t want to do it. But it’s time. We are now officially in Year 2023 and that Christmas tree has to come down. Instead of dragging it to the transfer station, here are a few places locally that take un-ornamented Christmas trees back as food for the animals or to be chipped up into mulch. Here are a few ideas and places to enjoy your road trip and make a fun day of it. Christmas Tree Collection Starting Monday, January 2 —Waterville Organic,...
Annual Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser 2023 now open for Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District
Thu, 12/29/2022 - 8:00am

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2023 Spring Plant Sale Catalog is now available in print and online. Plants are available for pre-order, either online or by mail through Tuesday, April 18, 2023. This year SWCD is offering curbside pick-up of plant orders on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13 and “Cash and Carry” on Saturday, May 13. “Quantities are limited so order early – and often – for the best selection!” said SWCD, in a news release. This annual spring fundraiser...
watch television online, get rid of your landline
‘Cutting the Cord’ class offered through Rockland Public Library
Mon, 12/26/2022 - 2:30pm
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Public Library and the National Digital Equity Center will host the tech class "Cutting the Cord" on Monday, Jan. 9 from 4 - 5 p.m., at the library. This class is free and open to the public, and registration is required to attend. What does it mean to "Cut the Cord"? It's about canceling cable or satellite services and being able to watch television shows online, as well as options that would allow you to get rid of your landline. This class will not only show the wide...
Maine home values remain strong; For-sale inventory still historically low
Fri, 12/23/2022 - 10:00am

Buyers of single-family existing homes across Maine are still encountering a lower-than-normal inventory of homes available for purchase. According to Maine Listings, 1,289 homes changed hands in November, a decline of 28.7 percent from November one year ago. The median sales price (MSP) for homes sold reached $325,000—up 8.3 percent from November 2021. The MSP indicates that half of the homes were sold for more and half sold for less. “While demand remains steady for Maine’s tight for-sale...
more than 40 St. George locations
‘Light Up St. George’ house decorating to illuminate the spirit, Dec. 9-10
Tue, 12/06/2022 - 7:00am

ST. GEORGE — The township of St. George invites area families to share its holiday spirit as residents “Light Up St. George” to spread good cheer and celebrate the season by decorating homes, boats, businesses, organizations, neighborhoods and harbors. To see the bright lights and enjoy holiday displays at more than 40 St. George locations, drive down the peninsula along Route 131 on Friday, Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 10, between 4 and 7 p.m., and look for numbered “Light Up St. George” signs...
Our Town Belfast’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting moved up to Dec. 2
Tue, 11/29/2022 - 4:00pm

BELFAST — Due to the weather forecast on Saturday, Dec. 3, Our Town Belfast is moving the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting to Friday, Dec. 2. As the sun sets Friday, Dec. 2, head to Post Office Square for the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting sponsored by Harborwalk Restaurant. Belfastians will begin gathering at 5 p.m. around the tree donated by Robbins Lumber. Attendees will enjoy carols performed by local school choirs and can sip on hot chocolate provided by the Belfast Community Co-op. Shortly...
Belfast hosts annual early bird sale, Dec. 3
Tue, 11/29/2022 - 7:00am

BELFAST — Our Town Belfast is hosting its annual Early Bird Sale with raffle, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. “The holidays are upon us and Our Town Belfast is excited to spread holiday cheer with our upcoming downtown Belfast promotions,” said Our Town Belfast, in a news release. As the sun rises on the morning of Saturday, December 3, shoppers will get the best deals at the Annual Early Bird Sale, according to Our Town. This sale begins at 6 a.m. and includes discounts and promotions from nearly 30...
StoryWalk of the book ‘The Shortest Day’
Sears Island to shine during Solstice by the Sea: A Celebration of Light
Mon, 11/28/2022 - 4:00pm

SEARS ISLAND — Community members are invited to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season by sharing in a winter solstice celebration of light on Sears Island. Friends of Sears Island (FOSI) will host the event on Wednesday, Dec. 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a self-guided walk along a path lit with hundreds of luminarias and a decorated tree. The Carver Memorial Library is collaborating with Friends of Sears Island on a special illuminated solstice StoryWalk® of...
St. George to Light up the Knight, Dec. 2
Mon, 11/28/2022 - 4:00pm

ST. GEORGE — The third annual Light Up the Knight community event will happen Friday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m., courtesy of the Light up the Knight and Town Tree committee. Kick off the holiday season with an evening of hot cocoa, hot cider, and sweet treats at the St. George Town Office, 3 School Street, in Tenants Harbor.
Boardgame Café for all ages in Belfast
Mon, 11/28/2022 - 12:45pm

BELFAST — Play, eat, drink, and hang out with friends at the Boardgame Café in Belfast. Boardgame lovers of all ages are invited to gather in the basement of the Belfast Maskers' theater on Wednesday nights, from 6 to 9 p.m. The library of games contains over 100 titles to enjoy, from familiar classics like Scrabble and Clue to the very latest award-winning strategy and cooperative games such as King of Tokyo and Forbidden Sky. A $5 cover charge per person includes access to all of the games as...

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