Lectures and Conferences

'finding ourselves in our 7th year of ownership'
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Hope Works presents "Hope General Store," Thursday, Oct. 9, from 6-7 p.m., at 443 Camden Road, Hope, ME 04847.

Hope General Store has been serving the Hope…

In 1808, a group of citizens met to discuss high school education
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The Warren Historical Society will meet Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m., in the Old Brick School Community Center on School Street, in Warren.
The program is "…

keeping your colonies healthy
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Maine State Apiarist Jenn Lund will be present "Biosecurity in the Bee Yard, keeping your colonies healthy," Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m., at the UMaine Waldoboro Extension office in the large…

What do laws written in the 18th and 19th centuries mean in the 21st?
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The Camden Public Library, in partnership with the ACLU of Maine, invites the community to a free program on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 6:30 p.m., in the library’s Picker Room. The…

Union Historical Society

Union Historical Society’s Come Spring Bus Tour will depart from the Old Town House, 128 Town House Road (Route 235), in Union, on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. The roughly two-hour tour takes…

the changing landscape of food insecurity in Knox County and around Maine
L-R: Elaine Appleton Grant, Colleen Hanlson-Smith, Heather Paquette, Jemma Penberthy. (Photo courtesy AIO)

As part of AIO’s 35th anniversary, AIO will be hosting an evening at the Strand Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 5:30 p.m. The evening will consist of a film…

discussing the attempted sale of public lands, celebrating conservation victories, looking ahead
Little Lyford Pond in Piscatiquis County. (Photo by Jerry Monkman, courtesy of AMC)

On Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m., the Rockport Public Library will host a presentation entitled “Protecting Maine’s Natural Places: The Legacy and Future of the Land and Water Conservation Fund…

Who Do You Choose to Be? Service, Collaboration, and Resilience
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ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine will host a talk titled “Who Do You Choose to…

Choosing the Right Fundraising Counsel for Your Organization
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United Midcoast Charities (UMC) announces the next session in its LEARN@UMC series: Unlocking Success: Choosing the Right Fundraising Counsel for Your Organization. The workshop will be led by…

He was too frightened to speak, so he did not plead guilty
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Grady Bobbit will be traveling from Indiana to Belfast to share about the impacts of structural racism on his life and to seek support for his current…

If you’ve discovered an old shoe or other object hidden in your house or barn
Shoes from the historical society’s collection. (Photo courtesy Belfast Historical Society)

“Warding Off Witches to Protect House and Home” will be the topic of Belfast Historical Society’s meeting, Monday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m., in the Abbott Room at the…

in conjunction with the 'Intersecting Ecologies' exhibition
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A talk by Dr. Firooza Pavri, co-hosted by Anodyne Bookstore, the Parsonage Gallery and the Maine North Atlantic Institute, University of…

'Boats building people since 1972'
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On Thursday, September 11, the Wessaweskeag Historical Society of South Thomaston will hold its monthly gathering which always spotlights good food and great speakers, according to the Historical…

Go2Science, the projects undertaken, places traveled, and the future
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Former Cushing Community School teacher Beth Heidemann will present “From Cushing to the World” on September 10, at 7 p.m., at the Cushing Historical Society.

Known for her innovative…

Roger Moody. (Photo courtesy Hope Historical Society)

The public is invited to attend the next meeting of the Hope Historical Society, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. Please note: The meeting will be held at the Hope Fire…

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Join the Belfast Free Library and the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 2 p.m., in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library, for a presentation by…

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The first fall forum of the Peace and Justice Group of Waldo County will be held Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at 6 p.m., in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library.

A community member has…

critically examine news and misinformation
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"In recent years, determining the reliability of news and information has become increasingly challenging," said a news release.

While misinformation has become more common, claims of “fake…

test pilot, air racer, trailblazer
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Pilot and Owls Head Transportation Museum volunteer Nick Knobil will celebrate the extraordinary aviation achievements of his great aunt, Nancy Harkness Love, on Sunday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m., at…

Step Back in Time
Union Historical Society (Old Town House)

Join Union Historical Society on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at 7 p.m., at the Old Town House (127 Town House Rd., Union, ME) for an evening…

Emily Rochford, Community Engagement Manager at Maine Community Power Cooperative. (Photo courtesy Belfast Free Library)

The Belfast Free Library will host the speaker series “Climate Resilience: What’s Going on in our Communities” beginning in September.

The first program in…

how vinegar is made and vinegar's many uses
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The Rockport Garden Club will hold its’ September meeting Thursday, Sept. 4, starting promptly at 1 p.m., with Bob Sewall and Mia Mantelo as the guest speakers. The program will highlight longtime…

get to know Maine’s native turtle species face-to-face
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Join wildlife rehabilitator Pam Meier, founder and director of 

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The Rockland Public Library and the Jane Austen Society of North America, Maine Region will host Merry Post, Saturday, Sept. 13, at 1:30 p.m. Post will offer a talk discussing…

Finnish Church and Parsonage. (Photo courtesy Susan Devlin)

In a Thomaston Historical Society talk, September 9, at 7 p.m., Scott Hodgkins, president of the St. George Historical Society, will explore the local Finnish community…

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Join Friends of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge in person, or by Zoom, for Michael Boardman’s presentation about…

Dr. Matt Boucher, State Soil Scientist at the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry. (Photo courtesy Merryspring Nature Center)

Dr. Matt Boucher, State Soil Scientist at the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry,

taught by Medicare certified volunteers
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Spectrum Generations, in partnership with the Rockland Public Library, presents a Medicare 101 class, taught by Medicare certified volunteers on Monday, Sept. 8, at 1 p…

portals to the past when early pioneers fought the British and nature
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The Lady Knox Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Rockland Public Library present Mary Kelly, Thursday, Sept. 4, at 6 p.m. Kelly will offer a history talk…

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Paul Stancioff will lead an outdoor presentation on the Environmental Impact of AI…

linking Warren to Union took 30 years of planning
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Warren Historical Society presents the story of the Georges Valley Railroad on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 7 p.m., at the Dr. Campbell House and Museum, at 225 Main St., Warren…

'time travel back to a gentler time'
Opera House postcard. (Photo courtesy The Belfast Historical Society & Museum)

“Belfast, When the Cows Were Still Wearing Pajamas” will be the topic of the Belfast Historical Society’s meeting, Monday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m., in the…

youth-led nonprofit 'JustME for JustUS'
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Larissa Holland will discuss how the youth-led nonprofit …

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Join Matt Blazek, director of Educational Operations with Maine’s First Ship, Thursday, Aug. 28, at 6:30 p.m., at Rockland Public Library, 

her marriage to George and her influential role
Anne Barrett as Martha Washington. (Photo courtesy MaineHealth)

Quarry Hill welcomes Anne Barrett, performer and owner of A Brief History, Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 1 p.m., at Anderson Inn. 

Immerse yourself in this historical re-enactment of Martha…

proposed Four Season Master Plan, new multi-use and mountain bike specific trail network
2025 Vision Plan. (Image courtesy Ken Gross, Hosmer Pond Association)

Jeff Nathan, the General Manager of the Snow Bowl, will be the featured speaker at the annual Hosmer Pond Association Meeting on August 21. Nathan will present a draft…

some changes can be predictable....But there is always the possibility of unexpected guests
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"The rich world of birds changes often throughout the year here in midcoast Maine," said a news release.

Each season brings variations in the species and numbers of birds visiting.

"…

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The public is invited to attend the next meeting of the Hope Historical Society, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. There will be a business…

'a true female Indiana Jones'
Ruth Robertson, war correspondent. (Photo courtesy Rockland Public Library)

The Rockland Public Library will host Patricia Hubbard for a history talk on Thursday, August 21, at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to all.

Patricia Hubbard, of…

Avoiding Scams: Protect Yourself From Scammer Tactics
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The Rockport Garden Club will hold its August meeting Thursday, Aug. 7, starting promptly at 1 p.m. Jeff Sukeforth is the guest speaker, and his program highlights Avoiding Scams: Protect Yourself…

also discussing a project to document, clean, and repair gravestones throughout Waldo County
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Join the Belfast Free Library and the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m., in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free…

Soft Power: how the U.S. can and does exert power and influence throughout the world without coercion
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The Mid-Coast Forum on Foreign Relations, an organization formed in 1983 to facilitate the study and discussion of U.S. foreign policy, will spotlight over the…

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The Rockland Public Library presents UMaine Professor Emeritus Ivan Fernandez, Thursday, Aug. 14, at 6:30 p.m. This program is free and open to all.

This presentation will focus on our…

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The Cushing Historical Society invites the public, once again, to join Cushing resident and astrophotographer Bill Kraft for an illuminating journey through the cosmos…

understand the latest tactics used by scammers
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Quarry Hill welcomes Michele Langstaff of the AARP Fraud Watch Network to the Anderson Inn on Monday, July 28, at 3 p.m.

Learn how to protect yourself from scams and fraud by understanding…

Far right shop Mrs. L. M. Doham millenary. Photo taken after 1903. (Photo courtesy Warren Historical Society)

The Warren Historical Society will host a presentation of Warren Village Businesses by Karin Larson W.H.S. historian, Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m., at the Society's Dr. Campbell house, located…

Butterflies and Milkweed (Maine’s summer residents)
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Come to the Lincolnville Historical Society, at 33 Beach Road, and meet some Monarchs (Danaus plexippus) …

Helping Hands of Round Pond will host a fundraiser at 7 p.m., Monday, July 28, "Lobster Country: Heather Cox Richardson with Rick Wahle."

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The Appleton Library in Appleton, will be hosting Mr. Drew and his Animals, Too on Sunday, July 27, at 2 p.m. This is a walk-thru event, so you may view Mr. Drew's…

five decades of immersion in Indian culture, beginning with his arrival on his twentieth birthday
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Acclaimed art historian and author Stephen P. Huyler will present his new memoir,