CAMDEN — War Memorial Post 30 American Legion will host a special ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The memorial…
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acknowledging the deceased who had Maine ties
home-opener varsity win of 14-0, JV win of 10-0
The Camden Hills Girls Soccer Windjammers are back, and with a bang! The Windjammers, coached by Meredith Messer, Josh Mahar, Jacqueline Wood, and Wade Ward, finished their last…
"Nature journaling has brought me healing and comfort and I love sharing this gift with other survivors"
WELLS — Observer, naturalist, and domestic abuse survivor Rebekah Lowell is leading a Finding Our Voices "Healing Together" day retreat around nature journaling for…
New temporary program location
Wiggle and Rhyme is an early literacy program for children from birth to age two which offers a chance to enjoy songs, rhymes, scarves…
Benner Hill Trail Development Project
Approximately three miles of shared-use hiking and mountain biking trails are being built on Benner Hill in Rockland. Beginning on Saturday, September 12, as part of the Benner…
Maine Lighthouse Day
ROCKLAND — In celebration of Maine Lighthouse Day on Saturday, September 12, the historic Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather…
LINCOLNVILLE — On Sept. 17, at 5:30 p.m., at Ducktrap River Preserve, join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and student researcher, JP Raite,…
For its 9th annual recovery rally, Coastal Recovery Community Center will host a Recovery Potluck on Sept. 25, from 4 - 6 p.m., at 11 White St., in Rockland.
"Coastal Recovery Community…
Rockland Nursing Circle will meet Friday, Sept 18, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., in the Children's Room at the Rockland Public Library.
"This circle…
Denise DeSpirito will lead a "Fall Herb Garden Walk" on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 12 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center.
DeSpirito will discuss herb identification and herb garden…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre, in partnership with Finding Our Voices, presents a screening of the documentary Out at Six on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., to mark…
NORTHPORT — Celebrate community and enjoy an afternoon together at the 2nd Annual Northportpalooza, on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m., outside the Northport…
Preliminary counts for enrollment across Maine’s seven public universities and law school show that student enrollment could exceed 28,000 this school year…
Treasures offered by Dr. Stephen and Helene Huyler include rare antiques, folk art, and paintings from around the world
Stephen and Helene Huyler are an epic estate sale featuring exotic treasures from their travels around the world as a benefit for…
common household practices that lead to unintentional infant and toddler injuries
Healthy Kids, a community-based family support network and the designated member of Maine’s Prevention Council serving Lincoln, Knox, and Waldo counties, has launched its 2026 Baby Safety Month…
Four Maine educators have been named state finalists for 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year. Abby McCoy, a Chemistry and Forensic Science Teacher at Lewiston High School; Adrianne Shetenhelm, an…
On May 25, 2024, more than 100 people gathered on the site of a potential land-based fish farm along the Little River in Belfast. The protest followed six…
Dr. Rebecca Laliberte, of Mount Pleasant Dental Wellness, is hosting a free, no-pressure community event about modern options available in the community. The event will be held…
'what makes moose so incredible and well adapted to a life in the North'
Maine state moose expert Lee Kantor will lead an outdoor presentation on "Maine Moose" on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 12 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center.
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ROCKPORT and BELFAST — In observance of Labor Day, MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals announce the following adjusted holiday hours and closures on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026:…
A "Repair Cafe" will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., at the Waldo YMCA, in Belfast. This is a free event.
"Don’t live in the dark," said…
DAMARISCOTTA — MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital celebrated the opening of its new Infusion Center and Oncology & Blood Disorder Practice on August 31 with a ribbon-…
'once they leave the Penobscot, they can really travel'
One of the less visible things happening in Penobscot Bay this time of year involves one of the river’s most remarkable fish — the Atlantic sturgeon.
Researchers tracking…
September 8
Jill Howell, project manager for Downeast Salmon Federation, will present on the organization's work to conserve and restore sea-run fish in Maine's rivers Sept. 8, 6 to 7 p.m. at the Camden…
'advancing future of maritime manufacturing'
HAMPDEN — The University of Maine launched a 30-foot, high-performance, 3D-printed boat on Friday, Aug. 28, that researchers said could help manufacturers build vessels…
On Tuesday, Sept. 15, at noon, Ethan Hughes, of the Possibility Alliance, will give a program on "Permaculture for the Home Garden" at the Universalist Union in Belfast, located behind the Belfast…
focusing on bog bridging and root removal
HOPE — Join Coastal Mountains and Georges River Land Trusts for a special trail workday for women and nonbinary folks at Ragged Mountain. Led by women trails professionals from both organizations…
BELFAST — Waldo Community Action Partners announces its participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no separate charge to all children.
…Farm Hands, a free program for ages 10 to 18
ROCKPORT — This November, Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) invites youth to get up close and personal with the Belted Galloway calves at Aldermere Farm, a historic saltwater farm…
Just driving around... and drawing
I took my pencils to Pennsylvania and began drawing where I was born, in Erie, on the Lake. I wasn’t born on the lake, but almost in a snow drift in my father’s hurry to get my…
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
About the bluegrass band Chicken Wire Empire, a reviewer said, "These musicians must enjoy what they do because their joy translates through their instruments." Hailing from Wisconsin, the band…
open to adults age 50-plus and their families
CAMDEN — Older adults and family members interested in learning more about assisted living are invited to attend an Assisted Living Open House at Quarry Hill on Thursday, Sept. 10…
The University of Maine System, which oversees the state’s public universities, will now accept credentials that high schoolers earn through the long-time…
CAMDEN — Quarry Hill will host Caroline Knight, BSN, clinical research nurse coordinator for MaineHealth, for a free presentation on ticks. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 11 a.m., at the…
“All of the kids that we’ve had come through are all very unique in their own right,” said Rockland firefighter/paramedic Elliot Stanley, regarding the annual visit by a group of child burn…
Two fun things to do around five bucks...and one free!
MIDCOAST—To paraphrase Auntie Mame, "Maine is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death."
These last days of summer are not for scrolling, lounging, or wasting, for there are…
Cindy Wright will lead an outdoor presentation on composting, Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 12 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center.
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Applications close Sept. 30
ORONO — The Maine College of Engineering and Computing at the University of Maine will host the state’s first Mark Cuban Foundation AI Bootcamp this fall in Orono.…
applicants must attend a virtual info session Sept. 3 or Sept. 17
DAMARISCOTTA — MaineHealth is offering a certified nursing assistant (CNA) apprenticeship training program, providing a paid pathway for individuals interested in beginning a health care career,…
in Memory of Cassidy Charette
Messalonskee High School Girls Soccer and the ShineOnCass Foundation will host its 11th annual girls youth mentoring day “ShineOn Saturday” Sept. 26, from 12 to 2 p.m., at Messalonskee High School…
Boothbay Railway Village Museum
The countdown is on to Saturday, Aug. 29 for Cocktails & Chrome, the Railway Village Museum’s 3rd annual event in support of the Museum’s “Driving History Forward” capital campaign for the…
reducing backlogs due to growing demand for imaging services
ROCKPORT — After almost six months of construction and workflow changes, the renovation to the Mammography Suite at MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital is complete, expanding access to essential imaging…
September 5: Cameron Frisone Cancer Foundation fundraiser for families battling childhood cancer
The first-ever Cameron Frisone Cancer Foundation fundraiser and community event "CamFest" will take place 1 to 9 p.m., September 5, at the Thomaston Town Office Stage.
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Maine Connections Academy (MCA), the state’s first tuition-free, online public charter school, honored its Class of 2026 with an in-person graduation ceremony Friday, June 5,…
The South Thomaston Conservation Commission (STCC) and the Gilford Butler Center (GBC) will be hosting another "Backyard Talk" on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 - 11 a.m. …
repurposing wood sawmill waste
A proposed neighborhood of nine 3D-printed homes for homeless individuals in the Greater Bangor area is gaining traction due to the University of Maine's reciept of Congressional funds for the…
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust, Sept. 3, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., on a guided hike along the trails of the McLellan-Poor Preserve in Northport. …
UNESCO International Literacy Day is September 8
CAMDEN — In recognition of Heavenly Threads’ mission to serve the community, in light of “back to school” season, and in promotion of this year’s UNESCO International Literacy Day on September 8,…
Hannah Howland, perennial manager at Plants Unlimited, will lead an outdoor presentation on "Native Perennials" at Merryspring Nature Center on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at…
