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Troop 200’s Jared Todd earns Wood Badge for leadership
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 5:00pm

CAMDEN — Scouts and leaders from the Camden area applauded the presentation of beads, neckerchief and certificate to Jared Todd during a special Wood Badge ceremony held on October 30, 2023. Wood Badge is an advanced, national leadership course open only to Scouting volunteers and professionals. It is designed to help Scouting leaders better understand how all the Scouting programs tie together. It provides leaders such as Todd with many useful leadership tools to help enable youth to have the...
baked goods, gifts, Church tours
St. Euphemia Orthodox Christian to hold first annual Christmas Fair, Dec. 16
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 5:00pm

ROCKLAND — The St. Euphemia Orthodox Christian Chapel mission of Rockland will be hosting their first annual Christmas Fair this December. The fair is set for Saturday, December 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., located at 180 Limerock Street (Chapel Entrance). There will be an array of baked goods and gifts – festive crafts, gifts, cards, and CDs of Byzantine music. Church tours will be available with the parish priest, Fr. Justin, free of charge. All proceeds will go to the church building fund for...
for those experiencing grief and facing the holidays alone
Holiday Remembrance Ceremony through Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County, Dec. 10,
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 5:00pm

BELFAST — Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County is hosting a Holiday Remembrance Ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 10, from 2 - 3 p.m., in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast. The holiday season can be especially difficult for those who are experiencing grief and facing the holidays alone. “This brief and intimate non-sectarian ceremony, enhanced by HEARTSONG'S calming, beautiful harmonies, offers solace and comfort to all,” said Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County, in a...
Annual Solstice Celebration at Belfast church set for Dec. 16
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 5:00pm

BELFAST — The Unitarian Universalist Church of Belfast annual Solstice Celebration will be Saturday, Dec. 16, at 4 p.m. The event includes the spiral walk, lanterns, the beloved Mummer's Play, a children’s story, as well as offerings of music, poetry and prose and seasonal decorations. Address is 37 Miller Street, Belfast. “Parking is limited so please plan accordingly and come early enough to find street parking or use the town parking lots nearby,” said UUC, in a news release. The event will...
UU Church of Belfast holds raffle fundraiser through December
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 11:00am

Fantasizing about exotic food anywhere in the world? Take a chance to make it happen by purchasing a raffle ticket for $20; imagine, will you be arriving in Quebec or Paris? or will it be South Africa, like last year's winner. And, who will be your dinner companion? What a surprise they'll have! It's exciting, just the thought of it, but, what if you actually won? It is a local fundraiser for the UU Church of Belfast, a chance to support the historical church and liberal community it generates...
Belfast kicks off season with annual Holiday on the Harbor, Dec. 9
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 8:45am

Join the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce and Belfast Parks and Recreation Department in kicking off the holiday season with Holiday on the Harbor at the Belfast Boathouse Dec. 9. To what do our wandering eyes appear? Is it once again that wonderful time of year? Yes! Santa will be returning to the Belfast Boathouse on the waterfront in Belfast. Join the community Saturday, December 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for this free family event. Children will be able to decorate cookies from Delvino's, make...
17th annual Gingerbread Spectacular plans heating up!
Mon, 12/04/2023 - 12:00pm

What began in 2007 as a way to involve the Boothbay community in a bit of gingerbread house building fun has grown into a three-day exhibit of enormously creative confectionery constructions being designed by novice and professional bakers from up and down the coast of Maine. This year’s beloved, bigger-than-ever Gingerbread Spectacular takes place Dec. 15-17 at the historic Boothbay Harbor Opera House. The event kicks-off on Friday, Dec. 15 with the Preview Party from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Attendees...
Wassail: A cup of cheer for the upcoming holiday parties
Take it and Make it: Maine Style
Sun, 12/03/2023 - 6:15pm

The comforting aroma of hot cider, ginger, and cinnamon fills the kitchen when you make the ancient mulled drink wassail, but did you know that the drink itself dates back to pre-Christian times? Farmers in England would use the drink to bless apple trees for a bountiful harvest for the next season and to ward off evil spirits. The word originated from Middle English “wæs hæil,” or “washayl,” meaning "a toast to someone's health” similar to the way we raise a glass to toast someone with the...
Kno-Wal-Lin Auxiliary seeks donations for Trees for Warmth
Sat, 12/02/2023 - 8:00pm

Please visit the Rockland branch of the Camden National Bank or the Rockland Public Library and help decorate the trees with cold weather items: hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, and socks. The items are distributed to local schools to help keep children warm. The last day to fill the trees is December 16. The Kno-Wal-Lin Auxiliary seeks donations of handmade and store-bought hats, mittens, gloves and scarves of all sizes, which will be collected and distributed before Christmas to children and...
Each tag features a photo of an animal, their name, and a wish list
Pope Memorial Humane Society hosts 6th Annual Pet Angel Tree
Thu, 11/30/2023 - 5:00pm

THOMASTON — Pope Memorial Humane Society (PMHS) announces its 6th Annual Pet Angel Tree. This holiday tradition allows community members to spread holiday cheer to the shelter’s homeless animals. “We are so grateful for the continued support of our community in making the Pet Angel Tree a success,” said PMHS marketing and PR manager Kasey Bielecki, in a news release. “Thanks to the generosity of our amazing animal-loving community, we can ensure that every pet at PMHS has a special holiday...
Midcoast Health Collective celebrates grand opening with community event
Wed, 11/29/2023 - 5:00pm

ROCKLAND — Midcoast Health Collective, the newest hub for natural health in the Midcoast community, announces its grand opening event on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 1 - 4 p.m., at 558 Main Street, Rockland. Founded in October 2023, Midcoast Health Collective is committed to being a premier resource for natural health services and education, according to MHC, in a news release. MHC describes the following celebratory activities:  Free Gifts and Refreshments: Attendees will receive complimentary...
Collegiate News: Emerson College
Wed, 11/29/2023 - 4:30pm

College students from Knox and Waldo counties are finding success in schools close to home and across the country. This week we highlight the following: Emerson College Student Oliver Worner from Camden, Maine Participates in Emerson Stage Production of How We Got On, Performed October 12-14 at the Paramount Center in Boston, MA BOSTON, MA (11/14/2023) – Emerson College student Oliver Worner from Camden, Maine 04843 participated in Emerson Stage's production of How We Got On,...
Belfast Annual Menorah Lighting, Dec. 7
Tue, 11/28/2023 - 5:00pm

BELFAST — Belfast’s Annual Menorah Lighting will take place Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at 4 p.m., at Post Office Square. Franklin Street will be closed from Main Street to Court Street beginning at about 3:30 p.m. The street will remain closed until the event has elapsed. “Thank you for your cooperation as we celebrate this wonderful Belfast tradition,” said the City of Belfast, in a news release.
Covid vaccination effort underway on Maine’s outer, unbridged islands
Mon, 11/27/2023 - 6:30pm

Maine Seacoast Mission, in partnership with Northern Light Health, Spectrum Generations, and AgeWise Maine Initiative, will offer Covid vaccinations on Maine’s unbridged, outer islands this late November and early December. Vaccinations will be given aboard the nonprofit’s boat, the 74-foot Sunbeam , and at designated facilities on the islands. These vaccine clinics will take place between November 28 and December 5 on Matinicus, Monegan, Isle au Haut, Frenchboro, Great Cranberry, and...
Holiday Open House at Maine Coastal Islands, Dec. 9
Sun, 11/26/2023 - 1:00pm

ROCKLAND — Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center hosts its annual open house Saturday, Dec. 9, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at 9 Water Street, in Rockland. Bring home a fun, kid friendly craft book. Explore the center to learn more about some of Maine’s most fascinating birds. Visit the art gallery filled with beautiful art from local artists and the Maine Jr Duck Stamp Contest. Enjoy some treats while you shop at the Nature Store, which has nature-based gifts for the...
Festival of Lights Parade 2023
Sat, 11/25/2023 - 8:00pm

Temperatures stayed around 30 degrees, Friday, Nov. 25, 2023 as spectators lined Downtown Main Street, in Rockland, for the annual Festival of Lights Parade. The air stayed dry and no wind harassed the crowd during the event, which began at 6 p.m. A Rockland police cruiser led the parade, followed by a Rockland fire truck with lights activated but no siren. Rockland Police Dept. supplied a number of extra officers to help block off the main street, as well as some of the side streets, starting...
Merryspring to host Early Winter Ecology Walk, Dec. 9
Fri, 11/24/2023 - 5:00pm

CAMDEN — Merryspring Nature Center will host an Early Winter Ecology Walk on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 10 a.m. Nature-lovers of all ages are invited to watch for winter birds, look for and identify animal tracks, learn about winter animal behavior and other signs of winter. This program is part of the Free Family Programs series at Merryspring, sponsored by Camden Riverhouse Hotel. Space is limited, and guests must pre-register by contacting Merryspring at 207-236-2239 or info@merryspring.org ...
Thomaston Main Street hosts 2nd Annual Downtown Christmas Festival, Dec. 2
Fri, 11/24/2023 - 5:00pm

THOMASTON — Thomaston Main Street presents the 2nd Annual Downtown Christmas Festival, a day of joy and merriment for all ages on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festivities will be centered around Watts Hall (174 Main St), but the holiday spirit will radiate throughout downtown Thomaston. The festival, a collaborative effort by volunteers and sponsors, promises an array of activities catering to families, individuals, and everyone in between. The heart of the celebration lies in...
Watershed School hosts first-ever Tabletop Day, Dec. 9
Wed, 11/22/2023 - 5:00pm

CAMDEN — The Watershed School will host its first-ever Tabletop Day on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at Watershed School, 1 Free Street, in Camden. This event, open to the public, will feature all kinds of tabletop games including board games, card games, trivia games, and role-playing games (like Dungeons & Dragons). Watershed’s Tabletop Day, sponsored by Camden House of Pizza and the Bagel Cafe, will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adult badges can be purchased for $15 and passes for individuals...
Belfast Area High School announces first quarter Honor Roll for 2023-24
Wed, 11/22/2023 - 5:00pm

Belfast Area High School announces its first quarter Honor Roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 9 HIGH HONORS: Isis Bird, Ezri Budet, Jem Bywater, Kayla Charette, Bella Foley, Maverick Harriman, Aidan Howard, Stella McCarthy, Rowan Megquier, Zady-Katherine Paige, Sebastian Sprague, Vienna Ting, Owen Tomatly, Gabriel Wagner. HONORS: Kailey Armstrong, Madelyn Batty, Kenneth Beal, Colby Bernosky, Iris Berry, Garak Brimer, Judson Colby, Landon Coombs, Ariel Duval, Connor...
a van full of food to the Camden Area Christian Food Pantry
Troop 200, other area Scouts do their part for 2023 Scouting for Food Drive
Wed, 11/22/2023 - 5:00pm

Lord Robert Baden Powell, the founder of Scouting worldwide, said, "The most worthwhile thing is to try to put happiness into the lives of others." Scouting isn't just about earning badges and recognitions. Scouting strives to prepare youth to become responsible, participating citizens and leaders who are guided by the values of Scout Oath and Law. Scout Leaders throughout Kennebec Valley District, try to foster in our Cubs and Scouts an attitude of service especially for those in their...
Marine Studies 2023 class completes Safety At Sea/Cold Water Survival Training
Wed, 11/22/2023 - 5:00pm

Belfast Marine Institute students in Genna Black and Chip Lagerbom's Marine Studies class recently completed their Safety At Sea/Cold Water Survival Training with John McMillan. In addition, the Belfast Area High School students traveled to the Maine Maritime Academy's Bucksport campus where they earned certification in Basic First Aid/CPR/AED. For more information about the Belfast Marine Institute visit https://bahsmarineinstitute.rsu71.org/ .
Knox Museum hosts annual holiday open house at Montpelier, Dec. 2 - 3
Wed, 11/22/2023 - 5:00pm

THOMASTON — Knox Museum presents its annual holiday open house at Montpelier – the big white house at the turn to Saint George in Thomaston – on Saturday, Dec. 2, and Sunday, Dec. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. Two floors will be beautifully decorated, with holiday trees in every room, holiday décor provided by Thomaston Garden Club, Camden Garden Club, Benie Colvin, Gail Ladd, Emily A. Jenks, Susan Grover, Niki Dabrio Janczura, Delores Allen, Barbara Balduman, among others. Live entertainment and...
Guiding Eyes puppies to be at Belfast annual Breakfast with Santa, Dec. 10
Wed, 11/22/2023 - 5:00pm

BELFAST — The Belfast Lions Club will hold its annual Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 10, at The Waldo County Shrine Club, 20 Northport Ave. Proceeds will support this puppy with a purpose, future guide dog “Army” during his time here in Maine. Guiding Eyes puppies will welcome Santa at 8 a.m. Breakfast is served until 10 a.m. All are welcome.
This year’s theme: Remember and Commit
2023 World AIDS Day vigil planned in Belfast, Dec. 1
Tue, 11/21/2023 - 5:00pm

BELFAST — “Join us to remember those we have lost and honor those who are living with HIV/AIDS,” said Meredith Bruskin, in a news release. There will be a candlelight vigil on Friday, Dec. 1, from 4:30 - 5 p.m., in front of the Post Office in Belfast. December 1 is the 35th anniversary of World AIDS Day, and the theme this year globally is “Remember and Commit,” focusing on Global solidarity and shared responsibility – the lack of equity in the world that has been made more transparent by...
Students of the Quarter announced for first quarter 2023-24 at Waldo County Technical Center
Tue, 11/21/2023 - 5:00pm

Waldo County Technical Center announce its Students of the Quarter for the first quarter of the 2023-24 academic year. AM: Samuel Duval Belfast Area High School (BAHS) Auto Collision/Composites Audri Goodwin BAHS CNA Luca Davison BAHS Culinary Arts Elijah Elwell Searsport District High School (SDHS) Small Engines Xzavier Nickerson Mount View High School (MVHS) ESP Destiny Shepherd Ecology Learning Center (ELC) Graphic Design Goodwin Wiseman SDHS Welding Technology PM: Payton Munro MVHS Auto...
Thomaston Historical Society returns with Home for the Holidays, Dec. 8-9
Tue, 11/21/2023 - 5:00pm

THOMASTON — The Thomaston Historical Society invites you to join them as they celebrate the holiday season by bringing back Home for the Holidays on Friday, Dec. 8, from 5 - 7 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “We will be greeting you at Bill and Jen Leszczynski‘s home at 8 Main Street Mall in Thomaston and sharing this lovely Greek Revival, circa 1846, with its beautiful architectural details and special collections of European posters and other collectibles,” said the...
Josiah S. Hays and Drew W. Swindler achieve Eagle Scout rank
Tue, 11/21/2023 - 5:00pm

WARREN — Friends and family joined Scouts past and present from Troop 254 on Sunday, November 19, at the Second Congregational Church in Warren, for the presentation of Scouting's highest award – the Eagle Scout rank – to Josiah S. Hays and Drew W. Swindler, who both began their Scouting journey a dozen years earlier. "To attain the highest rank in Scouting," said Troop 254 Scoutmaster Bruce Bossow, "our candidates were active in the troop and their patrols for at least six months, showing...
MaineCare dental patients face long waits, drives for care
Tue, 11/21/2023 - 9:00am

The problem with Sara Armas’ teeth began when she was a child. The academic and artist, who is autistic, struggled to take care of her teeth when she was young. She always hated the sensations and sounds of going to the dentist. You cannot tell just from looking at her smile, but many of her back teeth are pockmarked with filled cavities and crowns. Armas was advised when she was young that most of the fillings would only last 30 years. At age 41, she said she takes better care of her teeth –...
43rd Annual Festival of Lights Craft Show supports shelter animals, Nov. 25
Mon, 11/20/2023 - 1:15pm

ROCKLAND — “As the days grow shorter and the crisp bite of winter fills the air, the Midcoast Maine community eagerly anticipates the festive warmth of the 43rd Annual Festival of Lights Craft Show,” said Pope Memorial Humane Society (PMHS), in a news release. According to host PMHS, this holiday tradition, now in its 43rd year, promises a day of holiday cheer and unique, handcrafted treasures for all on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Rockland Elks Lodge, 210 Rankin St.,...
School committee
Wiscasset awaits hearing over WMHS principal’s job; SREP talks continue
Sun, 11/19/2023 - 7:45pm

December sometime, Wiscasset School Committee Chair Jason Putnam told a heavy turnout at Wiscasset Middle High School and online Nov. 14: The date for the committee’s dismissal hearing on WMHS principal-on leave Gina Stevens was still to be set with the lawyers and others, Putnam said. “We have to work (with) everybody’s schedule ... We are all following a legal process. Nobody here wanted to be in this position. Everybody here has volunteered,” he said of fellow committee members. “And...
Weekly caregiver support group in Waldo County offered online
Sun, 11/19/2023 - 5:00pm

Every Wednesday, Hospice Volunteers is offering a free Zoom support group for those in a caregiving situation from noon – 1 p.m. “In the group, we focus on how to support each other to notice what is beautiful and useful alongside what is real and make our hope something that is more than a sunny narrative about getting better but about something that will realistically help us keep going through the tough times,” said Waldo County Hospice, in a news release. For more information on how to join...
Grieving Through the Holiday Season
Sunday Grieving Support Group in Waldo County now online
Sun, 11/19/2023 - 5:00pm

Grieving Through the Holiday Season support group is currently open to all on Zoom on any Sunday afternoon, starting at 2 p.m. going to 3:30 p.m., and continues weekly until Jan 21, 2024. Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County offer end-of-life care and bereavement support to anyone in Waldo County at no cost. Preregistration is required. For more information, please call the office at 505-4434 or email: waldohospicevolunteers@gmail.com .
open to everyone in the Midcoast, regardless of age or experience level
Atlantic Academy introduces free mindfulness meditation groups
Sat, 11/18/2023 - 9:15am

CAMDEN — Atlantic Academy, a day treatment school serving high need students in the Midcoast region, announces the launch of free mindfulness meditation groups for the Midcoast community. These sessions are designed to promote wellbeing and resilience, providing a valuable resource for individuals seeking peace and balance in their lives. Starting November 30, Atlantic Academy will host an Embodied Meditation group once a week at its Camden location. Additionally, there is an ongoing...
Pen Bay, Waldo adjust holiday hours for Thanksgiving week 2023
Sat, 11/18/2023 - 9:00am

ROCKPORT and BELFAST— In observance of Thanksgiving, Pen Bay Medical Center (PBMC) and Waldo County General Hospital (WCGH) announce the following adjusted holiday hours: The Pharmacy at Pen Bay will be open for abbreviated hours on Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24. They will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. The outpatient labs at Pen Bay and Waldo will close Thursday, Nov. 23, and will reopen for normal business hours Friday, Nov. 24. All Pen Bay and Waldo physician practices,...
Tech school’s ‘Tis The Season 2023 seeks donations
Sat, 11/18/2023 - 9:00am

WALDO — For the past five years, students at Waldo County Technical Center (WCTC) have left for their holiday vacation armed with warm clothes and a little extra food, thanks to the Tech Center’s annual ‘Tis the Season celebration. The sixth annual celebration will be held the week of December 18. This event is organized by WCTC’s Food4Friends and Cool2BWarm committee, which is dedicated to ensuring that all students who attend the Tech Center have their basic needs met so they can focus on...
Sears Island to shine during “Solstice by the Sea: A Celebration of Light”
Sat, 11/18/2023 - 8:45am

SEARS ISLAND — Community members are invited to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season by sharing in a winter solstice celebration of light on Sears Island. Friends of Sears Island (FOSI) will host the event on Wednesday, Dec. 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a walk along a path lit with hundreds of luminarias while recorded music lends a festive air to this family friendly evening. This event will be self-guided from 4 to 5:30 p.m., and at 5:30 p.m., FOSI...
Men talk about abusive fathers at Camden library event
Sat, 11/18/2023 - 8:30am

Men will talk publicly about growing up with abusive fathers and breaking the cycle at the Camden Public Library, 55 Main St., Camden on Tuesday, Nov. 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Finding Our Voices event is free and open to everyone. Male panelists gathering from Waldo, Knox, and York Counties will share some of their own stories and then participate in a community conversation. Topics will include how their childhood experience with domestic abuse shaped their relationships with their...
Holly Berry Fair set for Rockport church, Dec. 2
Fri, 11/17/2023 - 5:00pm

WEST ROCKPORT — Rockport Garden Club’s Holly Berry Fair will take place on Saturday morning, Dec. 2, from 8 a.m. to Noon, at the West Rockport Baptist Church, 545 Park Street, West Rockport. The proceeds fund the beautification of Rockport and the Club’s scholarship program. The public is asked to enter through the parking lot side door. Ample parking is available. “There is something for everyone – delectable baked goods, a craft table with hand-made gifts and ornaments, beautiful costume...
4th Annual Colburn Shoe Store sock drive aims to fill the window
Fri, 11/17/2023 - 8:00am
BELFAST — Colburn Shoe Store, the oldest shoe store in America, is asking the community to help fill their window for their fourth annual Sock Drive. Colburn’s partnership with the United Way has collected 18,000 pairs of since the sock drive began in 2020. “So far, each year outperforms the prior and with generosity, they can keep that streak going,” said Colburn Shoe, in a news release. There were 4,000 pairs donated in 2020, 6,000 in 2021, and 8,000 in 2022. “I have no idea how we can top...
Mainely Teeth provides free dental services to youth at The Landing Place
Thu, 11/16/2023 - 6:00pm

ROCKLAND — Earlier this month, Knox County Homeless Coalition's comprehensive youth program, The Landing Place (TLP), hosted Mainely Teeth's mobile dental clinic. They were joined by Dr. Robert Grassi from the Knox Dental Clinic in Rockport. Mainely Teeth's staff provide critical dental care to low income citizens from around the State of Maine, including cleanings, x-rays, assessments, referrals, and non-invasive dentistry like fluoride treatments. Friday, November 3 the youth at The Landing...
Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition announces Dec. outing, new 2024 program
Thu, 11/16/2023 - 5:00pm

BELFAST — In December 2023, the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition will host a winter tree identification walk nature outing on the Belfast Rail Trail. Starting in January, BBWC will host a new program, “Be a Naturalist” with Cloe Chunn. NATURE OUTING Winter Tree Identification Walk on the Belfast Rail Trail, Saturday, December 2 Learn or review your winter trees using clues other than leaves. The group will meet at 10 a.m. at the central parking lot on the Rail Trail, on outer High Street. The...
helping low-income families pay the cost of connecting to broadband internet
Rockland library hosts class on Applying for the Affordable Connectivity
Thu, 11/16/2023 - 5:00pm

ROCKLAND — Rockland Public Library hosts the Applying for the Affordable Connectivity Program, Thursday, Nov. 30, from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., in the Rockland Public Library’s Community Room. This class is co-sponsored with the National Digital Equity Center. The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC program that was put in place to help low-income families pay for the cost of connecting to broadband internet access. In this class, participants will learn about qualifying for and applying for the...
locally, lab puppies are raised at the Maine State Prison to become service dogs; each weekend, volunteers take the puppies out for socialization
Learn about weekend puppy raisers at Rockland Public Library
Thu, 11/16/2023 - 1:00pm

ROCKLAND — The Rockland Public Library presents volunteers with America’s VetDogs, Thursday, Nov. 30, at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to all. A local group of weekend puppy raisers from America’s VetDogs will be speaking on their work raising future guide dogs in this presentation at Rockland Public Library. America’s VetDogs® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves the needs of disabled veterans and disabled first responders. VetDogs provide guide dogs for individuals who...
Christmas Bazaar to be held at South Thomsaton church, Dec. 2
Wed, 11/15/2023 - 5:00pm

SOUTH THOMASTON — A Christmas Bazaar will be held Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the People’s United Methodist Church, 13 Chapel Street, So. Thomaston. Handmade ornaments and crafts, bake sale with preserves, Christmas White Elephant tables, wreaths, kids’ activities and more. “Come talk to Santa and take your own pictures,” said PUMC, in a news release. All proceeds will be used to support church and community programs.
30th Annual Winterberry Fair returns to Union Dec. 2
Tue, 11/14/2023 - 5:00pm

UNION — The People’s United Methodist Church in Union will be hosting the annual Winterberry Fair on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Fair will be offering a variety of items for sale. As always, there will be bunches of winterberries ready for your holiday decorating. The baked goods tables will feature homemade delights: cookies, bars, pie, Finnish bread, yeast breads and rolls, fruit breads, candies, jellies and preserves. Crafters have been busy filling the craft tables with...
Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor safety course
Belfast area Marine Studies class learns about flares
Tue, 11/14/2023 - 5:00pm

Belfast Area High School students in Genna Black and Chip Lagerbom's Marine Studies class continued their Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor safety course with John McMillan as part of their Belfast Marine Institute pathway to endorsement. One unit involved learning about flares, their differences and usage and how to safely deploy them whether at sea or on land. Another unit focused on fire, such as analyzing the different kinds (A, B, C + D) and the different extinguishers needed to fight each...
Millay House Rockland holds open house during Rockland’s Festival of Lights
Tue, 11/14/2023 - 5:00pm

ROCKLAND — Millay House Rockland will again hold an open house during Rockland’s Festival of Lights, Saturday, Nov. 25. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., organizers will serve homemade cookies and hot cider. “Come see the results of our restoration and learn about our latest, evolving plans for a Millay Garden in the back and a writer-in-residence program,” said Ann Morris, in a news release. The double house at 198 Broadway is the birthplace of Pulitzer-Prize-winning poet Edna St. Vincent Millay. Millay...
Rockland’s Festival Of Lights to celebrate 20 years of tradition
Tue, 11/14/2023 - 5:00pm

ROCKLAND — The annual Festival of Lights celebration in downtown Rockland is set to kick off on Thanksgiving weekend, 2023. By the time Santa arrives via U.S. Coast Guard vessel at 12 p.m. on Friday the 24th, the Lobster Trap Christmas Tree will be up, and storefronts along Main Street will be decorated. Upon his arrival at the Middle Pier, Santa will be escorted by his biggest fans to the corner of Park and Main Streets, where he will officially declare Downtown Rockland “Open for The Holidays...
Collegiate News: Husson University online, science award
Tue, 11/14/2023 - 8:00am

College students from Knox and Waldo counties are finding success in schools close to home and across the country. This week we highlight the following: Husson University Online Celebrates Recent Academic Award Recipients BANGOR, MAINE (11/06/2023) — Husson University Online is pleased to celebrate the academic achievements of students recently named to the President's List, Dean's List and Honors List for Term 1 of the 2023-2024 academic year. Rebecca Dicintio of Swanville - Honors Alyssa Swan...

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Upcoming Events

Lyman-Morse hosts free Holiday Photos on the Wharf Dec. 9

Event: Sat, Dec 9 - 1:00 pm
Annual Solstice Celebration at Belfast church set for Dec. 16

Event: Sat, Dec 16 - 4:00 pm
Christmas day community dinner to be held in Rockland

Event: Mon, Dec 25 - 12:30 pm
Community Players to read A Child’s Christmas In Wales, Dec. 17

Event: Sun, Dec 17 - 3:00 pm
St. Euphemia Orthodox Christian to hold first annual Christmas Fair, Dec. 16

Event: Sat, Dec 16 - 10:00 am
Holiday Remembrance Ceremony through Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County, Dec. 10,

Event: Sun, Dec 10 - 2:00 pm
Hope for the Holidays 2023 Sale Benefits Survivors of Domestic Abuse

Event: Fri, Dec 15 - 8:00 am
17th annual Gingerbread Spectacular plans heating up!

Event: Fri, Dec 15 - 5:30 pm
Coastal Quilters to hold holiday celebration Dec. 9

Event: Sat, Dec 9 - 10:00 am
Triangle Gallery celebrates holiday season with ‘off the wall’ exhibit

Event: Fri, Dec 8 - 4:00 pm
Camden Conference hosts Caste in India: Myth and Reality

Event: Wed, Dec 13 - 6:00 pm
Kathleen Fox paintings on display in Tenants Harbor, Dec. 5 - Jan. 5

Event: Fri, Dec 8 - 5:00 pm
Paul Sullivan’s Christmas in Maine concert wraps up Camden Opera House year

Event: Sat, Dec 16 - 7:30 pm
Anne Cox exhibits ‘Glimpsed’ at Craignair Gallery

Event: Wed, Dec 6 - 4:00 pm
Rockland library hosts A Christmas Carol fireside reading by Andrew Harris

Event: Thu, Dec 14 - 6:00 pm
George’s River Trout Unlimited hosts presentation on Great Lakes steelhead fishing, Dec. 11

Event: Mon, Dec 11 - 7:00 pm
Midcoast Health Collective celebrates grand opening with community event

Event: Sat, Dec 9 - 1:00 pm
Bay Chamber presents Songs of Solomon Gospel Choir

Event: Thu, Dec 14 - 7:00 pm
Belfast Annual Menorah Lighting, Dec. 7

Event: Thu, Dec 7 - 4:00 pm
Camden Conference hosts Unity Through Diversity: Understanding India Through Food

Event: Thu, Dec 7 - 6:30 pm

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