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…
Lectures and Conferences
portals to the past when early pioneers fought the British and nature
Paul Stancioff will lead an outdoor presentation on the Environmental Impact of AI…
linking Warren to Union took 30 years of planning
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'
“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'
Larissa Holland will discuss how the youth-led nonprofit …
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
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
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
"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.
"…
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'
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
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
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
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…
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…
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
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…
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)
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."
The c…
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
Acclaimed art historian and author Stephen P. Huyler will present his new memoir, …
in kickoff to 2026 Camden Conference, Schifrin to share 'Tell Me About Your Son: Staying Resilient while Covering War'
As PBS NewsHour’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Correspondent, Nick Schifrin has witnessed firsthand the complexities that define today’s most pressing international…
"No longer 'Broiler Capital of the World' Belfast questioned what the future might bring"
'Biggest Little City in Maine Before MBNA Came A’ Calling” will be the topic of the Belfast Historical Society’s meeting, Monday, July 28, at 7 p.m., in…
'Keeping Track of Scaled Jewels'
Georges River Land Trust presents "Keeping Track of Scaled Jewels: Biology and Conservation of Maine’s Butterflies," an educational session and exploration led by Maine Butterfly Survey…
Thursday, July 17, at 6:30 p.m., at Rockland Public Library, Muriel Curtis will share stories and photos about the history and current work of Station Maine, in Rockland.
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On Saturday, July 19, the Damariscotta Historical Society, the Chapman-Hall House, and the Newcastle Historical Society will share with visitors a look at the tremendous work of local shipbuilders…
a few familiar names are Robbins, Spear, Ulmer, Keen, Woster
The public is invited to the next meeting of Hope Historical Society, which will be held July 15, 2025. There will be a brief business meeting at 6:30 p.m.,…
Quarry Hill welcomes Jessie Dowling to the Anderson Inn on Tuesday, July 8, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Dowling will talk about her experience training for and riding the Mongol Derby.…
On Wednesday, July 16, at 2 p.m., at the Belfast Free Library, the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society will be facilitating a group discussion intended to…
relatively poor Madeleine Force met Colonel Astor, the third richest man in the United States
SEARSPORT — "The story of Madeleine and Colonel John Jacob Astor is very much part of the story of Bar Harbor, Maine," said Carver Memorial Library, in a news release.…
The Warren Historical Society will host a presentation, Building the Wood-Canvas Canoe, by Bruce Larson, on Tuesday, July 1, at 7 p.m., at the Society's Dr. Campbell house, located at 225 Main…
A workshop titled 'Beautiful Trouble: Nonviolence, Risk and Social Change' will be held Saturday, July 5, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., at the UU Church of Belfast. A lunch…
join virtually or in person
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences will soon open its doors to community members, supporters, and ocean enthusiasts for its annual Café Sci series of science…
living in Iran during the 1979 Revolution
The 2025 Camden Yacht Club Sunset Seminars begins Wednesday, July 2, from 7 - 9 p.m., with Parivash Rohani and her husband, Nasser, who will present their experiences…
"From the region’s rich maritime tradition—then and now—to the geology of the Maine coast and even Pemaquid’s own singing cowboy, Old Bristol Historical Society (OBHS) has scheduled another…
the creation of a new Community Health Center in downtown Rockland
Quarry Hill welcomes Meredith Batley, executive director of the Knox Clinic, to the Anderson Inn on Thursday, June 26, at 11 a.m.
Get the inside scoop on the creation of a new Community…
200 Years of the Murch Family in Belfast
"Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives: 200 Years of the Murch Family in Belfast" will be the topic of the Belfast Historical Society’s meeting, Monday, June 23, at…
butterscotch made from green crabs?
On Wednesday, June 25, at 6 p.m., the Rockport Public Library will host the next program in their deliciously educational “foodie” series. Part-time commercial fisherman John Painter will discuss…
On Thursday, June 26, from 5 to 6 p.m., the Jackson Memorial Library, in Tenants Harbor, will host “Lightning, Meteors, and Marine Traffic: Citizen Science and…
From Foaling to Farewell: Essential Knowledge Covering the Equine Lifecycle
University of Maine Cooperative Extension announces a virtual Equine Speaker Series for 2025. The theme of the summer webinar series is “From Foaling to Farewell…
firefights in Rockland Harbor, a standoff in Camden
The Lady Knox Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution in partnership with the Thomaston Historical Society and the Knox Museum will present their newly published non-fiction book,…
'Ndox Ngir Sénégal
Camden Public Library welcomes local Rotarian Dwight Leeper and Wendy Leeper, who recently returned from their fourth trip to Senegal on a humanitarian program on bringing water to the Bedik…
Join the Belfast Free Library and the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society on Wednesday, June 18, at 2 p.m., in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free…
Belfast Free Library’s Youth Summer Reading Program Level Up kicks off with environmental educators from Chewonki, Monday,…
Dr. Katherine Allen will lead an indoor presentation on …
The public is invited to the next meeting of the Hope Historical Society, Tuesday, June 17, 2025 (479 Camden Road, Hope).
There will be a…
uncovering new perspectives on a pivotal chapter of American history
The Union Historical Society will host an engaging and insightful event featuring renowned historian and journalist Brian Swartz, June 11, 2025, at 7 p.m., at Old Town House, 128 Town House Rd,…
bravery and courage of veterans, sorrows of childhood loss, richness and diversity
Join the Warren Historical Society on Saturday, June 14, at 10 a.m., for a tour and talk about Newcomb Cemetery.
The cemetery was purchased in 1855 with land from John Andrews…
his role in the Battle of St. Mary’s Church, his capture and imprisonment
The Lincolnville Community Library presents a compelling historical lecture, “A Maine Soldier from Lincolnville in Sheridan’s Cavalry; His Fight at St. Mary’s Church, and His Life as a POW in…
