On Thursday, July 9, at 6 p.m., in the Community Room of the Rockland Public Library, UMaine librarian John Hutchinson present an entertaining…
Lectures and Conferences
a zoetrope and a reproduction of Milton Bradley's first hit board game
'an enduring legacy worthy of the Broadway stage'
Quarry Hill welcomes Anne Barrett, performer and owner of A Brief History, to the Anderson Inn on Wednesday, July 1, at 1 p.m.
"Celebrate America’s 250th by meeting Eliza Hamilton in a…
Veteran journalist Judy Woodruff, PBS NewsHour senior correspondent and former anchor and managing editor, will share insights from five decades of news reporting in…
Belfast Free Library Summer Reading program hosts a presentation by Marine Mammals of Maine, Tuesday, July 7 from 4 - 5 p.m., at the…
The South Thomaston Conservation Commission (STCC) and the Gilford Butler Center (GBC) will be hosting another "Backyard Talk" on Saturday…
sign up for a time to view the Declaration of Independence in Belfast
On Tuesday, July 7, at 6:30 p.m., the Belfast Free Library kicks off the “Revolutionary Belfast” series of programs with a lecture by Professor Liam Riordan, “What Should We Remember about the…
The Rockland Harbor Trail's "Discovery the Trail" series will hold a History Walk, June 28, 2026, from 2 - 3:30 p.m., beginning at Snow Marine Park.
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On Wednesday evenings in July and August, the Camden Yacht Club will hold their annual Sunset Seminars. These are free and open to the public. Speakers and presentations are on a variety of topics…
the people, events, culture, accomplishments, and innovations that helped shape the first half of the 20th century
UNION — The Union Historical Society will host "Dear Stephen: An Autographic Journey through the 20th Century" on Saturday, June 26, at 6:30 p.m., at 128 Town House Road, in Union. The free…
The Rockland Public Library and the Rockland Historical Society invite the public to a special Independence Day Program in…
Gould Academy students have claimed all three top honors in this year's Camden Conference Bill Taylor Essay Contest, with first prize in the alternate category going…
On Tuesday, June 23, at 1 p.m., the Rockport Public Library will host a presentation by renowned MIT Engineering Professor Lorna Gibson. She will introduce her new…
'our climate and our democracy, both melting down'
On Thursday, June 18, at 7 p.m., author Bill McKibben will present a lecture entitled “Back to the Wall, Face to the Sun” in the sanctuary at First Congregational Church, 55 Elm Street, Camden.…
the fine line between authentic expression and sensationalism
Quarry Hill presents “What Makes Art, ART?,” a thought-provoking discussion led by Judy Knight Landry, Quarry Hill program coordinator, and Tara Morin, CMCA program director, on Thursday, June 25…
now buried in this cemetery, 15 Revolutionary War soldiers answered the call 250 years ago
As a contribution to Maine’s celebration of the 250th year of American Independence, the Trustees of the Thomaston Village Cemetery along with the Thomaston Historical Society Board of Directors,…
200 years of veterans, ship captains, children, politicians, farmers, housewives contributing to the growth of Warren
Join Warren Historical Society and Warren's Town Sexton, Amanda Shelmerdine, Saturday, June 13, at 10 a.m., at the Warren Town Office parking lot, …
200 years of the Murch Family in Belfast
Join the Belfast Free Library and the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society on Wednesday, June 17, at 2 p.m., in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free…
Carter Jones Meyer and Carol Willette Bachofner will take the audience on a journey, June 11, 2026, from 5 - 6:30 p.m., at Jackson Memorial…
11 days aboard a small icebreaker ship
Update: The Hope town meeting will now be held June 18. The Travelogue program in the library has been cancelled.
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A "Nocturnal Elver (Eel) Walk" will be held Thursday, June 11, from 8 - 9:30 p.m., at Megunticook Falls in the Camden Harbor Park.…
On Thursday, June 25, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., join wildlife photographer, author, and falconer Corrie Ann Borges for a photographic journey into the lives of Maine's wild species. …
impacting the ability of our birds to raise their young
"If you have read Dr. Doug Tallamy’s books Nature’s Best Hope, Bringing Nature Home and The Living Landscape, …
Aging Well with Memory and Awareness
Join Jennifer H. Bryce, of Mainely Memory, on Saturday, May 30, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Jackson Memorial Library in Tenants Harbor, to learn practical,…
Demanding inclusion of words “free and independent States…absolved from all allegiance to the British crown…”
DAMARISCOTTA — On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee, a representative to the Continental Congress from Virginia, pushed the Congress to debate independence from England…
transform something often considered waste into a resource
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…
A public lecture titled “Is Jesus’ Healing Work a Model for Today?” will be held Thursday, June 18, at 7 p.m., at the Christian Science Church, 1 Central Street, Camden.
The speaker,…
Jessie Dowling completes another long and challenging horse race
On Thursday, June 4, at 6 p.m., in the Community Room of the Rockland Public Library, Jessie Dowling will present a talk on tackling the Gaucho Derby in Patagonia…
examining freedom of speech from two overlapping perspectives
"Freedom of speech is a cherished American right," said a Rockland Public Library news release. "It is highly protected by the First Amendment, and a majority of Americans from all political…
preceded by community potluck
The St. George Historical Society will honor the life and legacy of Eliza Jane Steele during its 2nd Annual Women in St. George program, May 21, at the Town…
founders, filmmaker Josh Gerritsen, animal stories, photos
Pascal Hall will be hosting Darrowby Farm Sanctuary for a free, immersive event on Tuesday, June 2, from 5 - 7 p.m. The public is invited to this open program and reception. Pre-registration is…
'engaging discussions that explore literature, ideas, and the issues shaping our world today'
The Lesher Family Foundation, in partnership with the Authors Guild Foundation and Maine Media Workshops + College, announces the fifth season of the Pascal Hall…
served on active duty for more than 28 years
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…
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…
South Thomaston Conservation Commission and the Gilford Butler Center present Owls of Maine, an interactive event which will include a live owl encounter, June…
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…
