The General Henry Knox Museum invites the community to its 13th Annual Boots on the Ground event. This Memorial Weekend celebration honors veterans, military personnel, and their families. The…
Lectures and Conferences
served on active duty for more than 28 years
Cushing Historical Society Opening Potluck Supper will be held Wednesday, May 13, at 6 p.m., followed by a presentation at 7 p.m., on Cushing Cemeteries by The…
free community event
The Rockport Public Library and Rockport Library Foundation welcome Peter Sagal to the Rockport Opera House for a free community event on Friday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m.
"Sagal, one of the…
what types of records are needed to prove your Patriots’ service?
Join the Belfast Free Library and the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society on Wednesday, May 20, at 2 p.m., in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free…
an alternative high school serving Maine youth who need a second chance at high school graduation
The 6th annual Finding Our Way, a live storytelling event to benefit Wayfinder Schools, will be held Friday, May 1, at 7 p.m., at the Camden Opera House. …
her work helping families through one of life’s most challenging passages
"When a Loved One is Dying – A Talk by Maureen Groden" will be presented Thursday, May 14, at 6 p.m., at Rockland Public Library.
When you’re caring for a loved one at the end of their life…
In cooperation with the Gilford Butler Center in South Thomaston, the South Thomaston Conservation Commission is co-…
free speech controversies and conflicts regularly rock American society
On Wednesday, May 6, at 6 p.m., at Rockport Public Library, University of Maine Associate Professor Dr. Phillip Buckley will give a presentation examining freedom of speech from two overlapping…
guided meditation
Wellness coach Hester Brooks will return to the Rockport Public Library on Friday, May 1, at 3:30 p.m., to lead an event called “Full Moon Rest Circle.” This free, 1-hr. program is part of the…
All Maine Veterans who served between December 7, 1941 and May 8, 1975 are eligible to go on an Honor Flight
Quarry Hill welcomes Matthew Mank, chairman of the board of directors of Honor Flight Maine, to the Anderson Inn on Wednesday, May 6, at 1 p.m.
Get an inside look at the mission behind…
'A Visual History of Maine Through Postcards'
Watts Hall Community Arts has been…
A knowledge of AI tools, yet still rewriting prompts, repeating instructions, struggling to make tools useful
The next United Midcoast Charities LEARN@UMC workshop will be “AI 2.0: Moving from Prompts to Personalized Workflows,” led by Patrick Gotham of CCS Fundraising. This 90‑minute session will be held…
ever wondered how much that towering oak in your yard adds to your property value?
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,…
embracing wonder
Quarry Hill will host author Brenda Smith for a free presentation on “The Journey of Becoming Amazed” on Thursday, April 23, at 3 p.m., at the Anderson Inn.
Through tales of travel,…
shoes, men’s pants and vests, furniture, carriages, bottled soda
“Made in Belfast” is the topic for the Belfast Historical Society meeting, Monday, April 27, at 7 p.m., in the Abbott Room in the Belfast Free Library.…
A talk by Dee Rieber, "Jane Austen: Frump or Fashionista?" will explore Jane Austen’s fashion “sense and sensibility” as evidenced through her personal letters and novels. The talk, taking place…
hosted by Georges River Land Trust, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, Midcoast Conservancy
DAMARISCOTTA — Midcoast Maine real estate professionals are invited to attend a workshop focused on conservation easements hosted by Georges River Land Trust, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust,…
Scots-Irish migration formed the backbone of many Maine communities
Julie Potter-Dunlop, PhD and interim president of the Maine Ulster Scots Project, will present an interactive program on the history and settlement of early Ulster-Scots emigrants along the coast…
How has conservation benefited this area, and how will it affect its future?
On Thursday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m., the Belfast Free Library will host a presentation with Jack Shaida, Senior Stewardship and Land Protection Manager at Coastal Mountains Land Trust, titled, “…
ScrapDogs’ Tessa Rosenberry, and Joelle Albury, of Erikson Fields Preserve and Aldermere Farm Preserve
"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…
ladies are encouraged to attend and see if they "would like to be a part of something very important to our community, the state and nation"
CAMDEN — A new chapter of service is hoping to be brought forward in the American Legion community as Post 30 moves to reestablish an official American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) unit. Aimed at…
a new documentary titled "Earth’s Greatest Enemy"
The Peace and Justice Group of Waldo County will hold its monthly forum Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 6 p.m., in the Abbott Room, Belfast Free Library, focusing on the environmental costs of war…
sharing experiences in the hope that other women will see themselves represented and feel inspired to join the field
Rockland – Join Georges River Land Trust and the Rockland Public Library for a panel discussion with women trails professionals in the Midcoast on Thursday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. Hear from three…
Quilts are a social and visual representation of American history, from the first settlers to the 18th and 19th century…
the evidence of past disturbances that created the forest we have today
Allyssa Gregory will lead an online presentation via Teams called, How Historical Events Shaped the Forest of Merryspring, …
often triggered by inequality and concentrated power
On Tuesday, April 14, at 7 p.m., author Luke Kemp will present a lecture entitled “Are We on the Road to Collapse?” in the sanctuary at First Congregational Church, 55 Elm Street, Camden.
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members of the bank’s specialized Cybersecurity Team
Members of Camden National Bank’s fraud unit will address the growing risk of bank fraud at the Camden Rotary Club’s Tuesday, March 31, noontime…
how composting closes the loop of production and consumption
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…
tree-measuring walk and demonstration to follow
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…
Spring Horticulture Series in partnership with Merryspring Nature Center
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…
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…
author of 'Nature Notes from Maine' series
"The Wonder of Maine’s Wildlife" will be featured April 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at Lincolnville Community Library. Ed Robinson of Orr’s Island, Harpswell, avid…
The Waldoboro Public Library will hold an informational program about Ranked Choice Voting on Wednesday, April 1, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., led by Vanessa Diaz Gaumond from…
“The U.S. and the World at a Crossroads”
ORONO — A former U.S. Department of State official and diplomat who served as ambassador to China, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and…
ROCKLAND — PechaKucha Night, an evening of visual storytelling, will take place Friday, April 10, at the Strand Theatre in Rockland. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the…
Local fiber artist Jill Schoof will be at the Rockland Public Library, Thursday, April 2, at 2 p.m., to discuss the Coral Reef Project, a unique fiber art installation that exists at the…
nutritious and easier to digest
Quarry Hill will host Bridget Mariner, founder of Union Street Sourdough, for a free presentation on the benefits of baking with sourdough on Thursday, March 26, at 3 p.m., at the Anderson Inn.…
Thursday, March 26, 2026
6 PM
The Grace Institute
Past, Present, and Future
Presentation by the St. George…
Certified end-of-life doula Kelly Osborn will explore the many functions that the role entails during a presentation, Thursday, March 26, at 2 p.m., at Rockland Public Library.
According to…
historical novel explores tensions between modernity and tradition in Iran
PORTLAND — The Portland Public Library will host author Afarin Bellisario, PhD, for a talk on her debut historical novel, Silenced Whispers…
Carter Jones Meyer, a history professor and Native art collector who recently retired to Midcoast Maine from New Jersey, will present “Vessels of Dawnland: A Personal Exploration of Wabanaki…
year-long library series commemorates 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence
The Rockport Public Library announces a new series of programs to be held throughout 2026 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence…
Professor Bob Gastaldo will lead an online presentation on Tuesday, March 17, at 12 p.m., via Microsoft Teams called, Non-Analog Forests of the Coal-…
uncovering a family tragedy and changes amidst the wars between England and France
BELFAST — Join the Belfast Free Library and the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society on Wednesday, March 18, at 2 p.m., in the Abbott Room of the…
the lives, influences, and timeless laughter
Quarry Hill will host Michael Paul Lund, founder of Serendipity Recordings, for a free presentation on the Great Men of American Comedy on March 10, at 1 p.m., at the Anderson Inn.
Join…
co-hosted by twelve congregations and spiritual communities
On Friday, March 6, 2026, at 7 p.m., the Mid Coast Interfaith Alliance (MCIA) will bring together faith communities from across the…
Penobscot Bay Language School staff, volunteers, recent travelers
Join Penobscot Bay Language School (PBLS) staff, volunteers, and recent travelers for an informative travel talk about Malaga, Spain, Thursday, March…
what makes the project unique, why the area is important, the collaborative partnership that has developed
CAMDEN — Georges River Trout Unlimited (GRTU) welcomes Jake Metzler for a presentation on the Magalloway Project, a collaborative effort to conserve 78,000 acres in…
"Trash Talk" with David Stanley, facilities manager at Tri-County Solid Waste in Union. David will share the "why" behind TCSWM's trash and recycling programs - including…
