The National Society of High School Scholars announced April 30 that Christopher Taylor, of Swanville, was selected to…
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UNION — Union Elementary School…
among the first marine ecologists to collaborate directly with lobstermen, integrating scientific research with industry knowledge
In one of the highest honors in American science, the …
Ella Wilder, of Brunswick, has been named Valedictorian at Gould Academy and Brynn Newsom of Belmont, has been named Salutatorian for the School’s 190th Commencement.…
'“Maine Track graduates don’t just become doctors. They become part of the communities they serve'
PORTLAND — MaineHealth…
Stockton Springs Community Library holds its Annual Book, Plant, and Bake Sale on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. -1 p.m.
Stock up on books, DVDs, audio books, plants for the garden, and…
Owls Head Garden Club Plant Sale will be held Saturday, May 23, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., rain or shine, across from the Owls Head General Store.
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Lincolnville Center Indoor Flea Market will be held Saturday, May 16, from 8 a.m. to noon, in the Community Building, 18 Searsmont Road, Rt. 173 in Lincolnville CENTER. …
Community Yard Sale, presented by the Owls Head Village Library, will be held Saturday, May 16, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., rain or shine, at Owls Head Community Building, 224…
First service, Mother's Day, May 10
The Second Congregational Church of Warren announced that it is delighted to welcome a new minister, Pastor Heidi Grueser.
…trail improvements to the connector trail
Nature Trail Work Party is being organized for trail improvements to the connector trail between Lincolnville Central School and the library, as well as invasive plant…
CASTINE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting an educational workshop on invasive plants, May 26, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,…
coincides with World Asthma Day on May 5
As National Air Quality Awareness Week approaches from May 4 to May 8, 2026, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is reminding residents to stay…
Merryspring’s trail network, gardens, and natural landmarks; real-time navigation and information
On Wednesday, May 13, at 1 p.m., the Rockport Public Library will host the third program in its Spring Horticulture Series in partnership with Merryspring Nature Center. John Fromer, Merryspring’s…
one tip from Maine Bureau of Highway Safety: Teach children that if they can't get out, to honk the horn
Vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash vehicle-related deaths for children 14 and younger in the United States, according to a news release. Being left in a hot car is dangerous…
Volunteers wanted
Volunteers are wanted for a Town-wide Clean Up Day in Thomaston, Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Two different sessions will be offered: 10 a.m. to noon and Noon to 2 p.m. There will…
domestic abuse, substance abuse, and our country's frayed social net
Beth Macy, New York Times-bestselling author of a seminal book on how corporate greed created the opioid epidemic, is joining Finding Our Voices online, Tuesday, May 12, at 6 p…
“Teachers play such an important role in shaping our communities, and this is one of our favorite traditions every year”
Stanley Auto Group is once again honoring local educators with its annual Teacher Appreciation Event on Tuesday, May 5, "continuing a tradition that has brought gratitude,…
The Belfast Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 23, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the Belfast Boathouse and Steamboat Landing.
The sale will take place rain or shine,…
'an important window when early intervention can significantly influence long-term development outcomes'
BELFAST — Families in the Midcoast region now have improved access to early autism screening and evaluation services, thanks to expanded diagnostic testing available at MaineHealth Pediatrics…
Don Reimer will lead the annual Bart Wood Memorial Bird Walk at Merryspring Nature Center on Saturday, May 9, at 7:30 a.m. …
Love LEGO blocks? Join the Club! Belfast Free Library provides the LEGOs. Build what you like or take the Library Challenge. Near the conclusion of…
The Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District holds its annual Spring Plant Cash & Carry Sale on Saturday, May 9, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Union Fairgrounds.
"This…
Youth Services Librarian and Professional Storyteller Stephanie Holman hosts two May story times. Content is prepared for ages 3-6 with books, puppets, felt…
The Rockport Garden Club (RGC) will hold a meet and greet with the public to highlight the Club as a community resource for social activities, local events, and educational…
"Bring your family to enjoy the beauty and share in the bounty of Merryspring Nature Center's Daffodil Celebration," said Merryspring, in a news release.…
Music Together, a 45-minute program involving early childhood music and movement for families, is being offered free at the Rockland Public Library. Shannon Burns, talented music teacher, leads…
Wiggle and Rhyme for children from birth to age two offers a chance to enjoy songs, rhymes, scarves, parachute play, bubbles, toys…
year-long closure goes into effect May 1
The Town of Thomaston announces a temporary closure of Mill River Park to all dogs beginning May 1, 2026, for a period of one year.
According to the Town, in a news release, the decision…
meet new pediatrician Carolyn Stwertka, MD, and family nurse practitioner Ellen Pileski
BELFAST — MaineHealth Pediatrics Belfast, located at 9 Fahy St., will host an open house, Tuesday, May 5, from 4 to 6 p.m.
The open house offers an opportunity to meet new pediatrician…
40 Maine dental providers donating dental care to women survivors of domestic abuse
Finding Our Voices has won a Purple Ribbon Award for its Finding Our Smiles, a "groundbreaking program of donated dental care featuring 40 Maine dental providers across nine…
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…
implementing 'Reuse Maine' pilot program with eateries in Bar Harbor, Bath, South Portland
University of Maine student researchers are helping businesses in Bar Harbor, Bath and South Portland incorporate reusable food containers into their…
ROCKLAND — The numbers aren’t in yet, but Jenny Carter guesses that more cigarette butts were picked up during this year’s Earth Day Cleanup in Rockland than last year’s estimated 6,000 butts.…
Maine's coast and forests are sometimes called a "baby bird factory"
THOMASTON — Join Georges River Land Trust and Maine Coast Heritage Trust for a birdwatching walk during spring migration at the Rockland Bog Preserve.
According to a GRLT news release,…
Kate McLeod, owner of Kate McLeod Design, will be the featured speaker at Rockport Garden Club's next meeting, May 7, at 12:30 p.m., at West Rockport Baptist Church, 545 Park St., West Rockport.…
MACHIAS — The University of Maine at Machias, the regional campus of the University of Maine, has named Rachel D’Alessandro, a double major in marine…
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…
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT) and MaineHealth’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers hike on Thursday, May 7, at 10 a.m. The hike…
Belfast Area High School announces its third quarter Honor Roll for the 2025-26 academic year.
Grade 9
HIGH HONORS: Avery Adams, Soyoon Ahn, Elizabeth…
STEAM Team Youth Community Science Explorers Group is a monthly program focused on exploration of climate change. For youth ages 7-12, May’s meeting will cover…
Young families: Attend a free singing, dancing, jamming time when Music Together from the Midcoast Music Academy visits the…
Students in the Culinary Arts program at Waldo County Technical Center (WCTC) showcased their skills and compassion by preparing and serving a four-course meal in…
Eleven inductees of the The Maine Sports Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 are being honored, including two athletes from the Midcoast…
Nearly four dozen water systems that provide drinking water across Maine would be at risk of violating new limits on “forever chemicals” if the state began…
Jesse Labbe-Watson will lead an online presentation via Teams called, Permaculture Design for…
Northeast Harbor, Castine, Frenchboro
Join Maine Seacoast Mission aboard its 74-foot, flagship vessel Sunbeam during…
May 29 exhibit at the Flanagan Community Center
Coastal Recovery Community Center teamed up with the Maine CDC to get the word out about reducing stigma associated with substance use and the local recovery community. CRCC is hosting a "See the…
Join Maine Master Naturalist Ama LaBelle for the first of a two-part vernal pool series, Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Tanglewood 4-H…
ORONO — Twelve undergraduates have been named 2026 Outstanding Graduating Students at the University of Maine.
Ella Boxall…
