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St. George Municipal School Unit selected as quarterfinalist for Yass Prize
Sun, 10/01/2023 - 5:45pm

ST. GEORGE — St. George Municipal School Unit was recently selected as one of 64 quarterfinalists for the Yass Prize . This is a national competition with a mission "to identify and support more best-in-class education providers who can tackle the big education challenges of the day and deliver an education for students that is Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding and Permissionless." As a quarterfinalist, St. George MSU receives $100,000; semifinalists receive $200,000 and the grand...
John Fromer to lead Fall Ecology Walk at Merryspring, Oct. 14
Sun, 10/01/2023 - 5:15pm

CAMDEN — John Fromer will lead a Fall Ecology Walk, Saturday, Oct. 14, at 10 a.m., at Merryspring Nature Center. Why do maple trees change color in the fall and pine trees do not? Why do some birds migrate and some stay all winter? Which mammals hibernate while some are active? How do seeds survive the winter? What causes the changes in the season? The study of seasonal change is called phenology. The group will consider these questions and more as they walk through the meadows and forest to...
Advance Care Workshop offered in Rockland, Oct. 12
Sun, 10/01/2023 - 5:00pm

ROCKLAND — Advance care planning is an organized process of reflecting upon and discussing goals for future health care decisions. Join Vikki Webster, trained advance care planning facilitator from the Maine Health Pen Bay Medical Center Community Health team on Thursday, October 12, at 2 p.m., in the Rockland Public Library, to learn about beginning the process of filling out your advance directive. Part of the Aging Well series co-sponsored the Rockland Public Library and Maine Health...
community of Peterborough started with Amos and Sarah Peters
Veterans memorial dedication planned at Warren’s Peterborough Cemetery
Sun, 10/01/2023 - 8:00am

WARREN — The Town of Warren invites community members and descendants of the Peterborough Community to attend a Veterans memorial monument dedication ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m., at the Peterborough Cemetery. This monument is dedicated to the Veterans from the Peterborough Community and those who served the country during the following conflicts: American Revolutionary War, Civil War, Spanish American War, World War I and the Korean War. A reception will be held following the...
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Regional Domestic Violence Resource Center cautions of upcoming Nationwide Emergency Alert Test
Sun, 10/01/2023 - 7:00am

New Hope Midcoast, the regional domestic violence resource center serving Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Waldo counties, wants to make everyone aware of the upcoming emergency test that will sound through radio, television and cell phones Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time. Implemented by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), this test is meant to ensure that emergency systems are effective in notifying the public about public...
BAHS Marine Studies class takes water samples from Penobscot Bay
Sat, 09/30/2023 - 8:00am

Belfast Marine Institute students in Genna Black and Chip Lagerbom's Marine Studies class at Belfast Area High School recently obtained data with water tests and observations at five locations along Penobscot Bay. First station was at the town dock of Bucksport, followed by a visit to the Stockton Springs dock and then the Searsport town dock. After taking observations at the Belfast town dock, students had lunch and then learned about lobster fishing from Captain David Black. The final water...
WCGH offers October 2023 drive-thru flu clinics
Fri, 09/29/2023 - 5:00pm

Waldo County General Hospital will offer drive-thru flu clinics at several Waldo County locations this fall. The clinics, which are open to the public, will offer the flu shot in both the standard dose and the high dose often favored by seniors. Adults age 18 and older are welcome. Locations include:  Belfast: Fridays, Oct. 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 20, Oct. 27 and Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Belfast Shrine Club, 20 Northport Ave.  Brooks: Tuesday, Oct. 10, 8 a.m. to noon, Arthur Jewell Community...
Fifty years ago, the energy crisis officially began. And it hasn’t ended.
Fri, 09/29/2023 - 10:30am

It was an audacious plan. Build a major marine terminal in Casco Bay for supertankers to unload crude oil into a pipeline running underground from Portland to a 250,000 gallon-a-day oil refinery in Sanford, 36 miles away. Petroleum products from the $650 million project would then be piped to southern New England. The idea may sound unbelievable in 2023. But the need for an oil refinery in Maine seemed obvious to many in 1973, and was reinforced 50 years ago in October when the state received a...
Natasha Lantz, MD, joins WCMP Primary and Walk-in Care
Wed, 09/27/2023 - 6:45pm

Waldo County General Hospital welcomes Natasha Lantz, MD, to its Primary and Walk-in Care team. Dr. Lantz earned a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, in 2011, and bachelor’s degrees in medicine, surgery and obstetrics from University College Dublin School of Medicine and Medical Science in Dublin, Ireland in 2016. She completed her post-graduate training at Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency in Augusta, Maine, in 2020. After...
Three centurion planes to fly over Midcoast during this weekend’s Foreign Auto Rendezvous
Wed, 09/27/2023 - 5:00pm

OWLS HEAD — A rare sight awaits visitors to the Owls Head Transportation Museum the weekend of Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, when three planes – each over a century old – fly simultaneously over the coast of Maine. The once in a lifetime event will be a focal point of the museum’s Foreign Auto Rendezvous taking place Saturday and Sunday. “The weather is supposed to be beautiful, and we’d like to fly these three together on both days, said Aircraft Conservator Dave Carter, in a OHTM news release. “There...
Apple cider pressing at Rockland Public Library, Oct. 14
Wed, 09/27/2023 - 5:00pm

ROCKLAND — The Rockland Public Library will host a cider pressing event for the community, Saturday, Oct. 14, from 1 - 3 p.m. This event is free and open to all. Join staff at the library to press your own apple cider. “We’ll have presses out on the lawn to create a delicious fall treat, and there will be volunteers available to help with the cider pressing process,” said RPL, in a news release. Please bring your own apples and clean cider vessels. Live music will be provided by Peter Proeller...
Camden-Rockport Historical Society hosts Harvest at the Homestead, Oct. 7
Wed, 09/27/2023 - 5:00pm

CAMDEN — Fall means Harvest and the Camden-Rockport Historical Society’s Homestead, aka Conway House, will be the site of a celebration of the Harvest on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Multiple historical harvest activities, demonstrations and treats will take place alongside the Troops of Camden Living History demonstrations. The historical interpreters of early Camden living history, in period clothing, will be discussing and demonstrating various 18th century skills such as medicine...
The center holds at 2023 Maine Common Ground Country Fair, 46 years into the tradition
Tue, 09/26/2023 - 6:45pm

UNITY — The first fair was in 1977 in Litchfield, six years after the founding of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. It was a much smaller event, but it was intent then, just as it is today, on representing efforts to cultivate healthier and more sustainable ways to grow and raise food, build homes and cultivate communities. Forty-six some odd years later, and MOFGA remains true to its mission to, “advocate for organic agriculture, illuminating its interdependence with a...
Goosepecker Trekker
Hike, picnic Sheepscot Headwaters with Midcoast Conservancy, Oct. 14
Tue, 09/26/2023 - 5:00pm

MONTVILLE — All are invited to join Midcoast Conservancy friends and staff for a hike in the Sheepscot Headwaters, Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Montville, as part of the annual Goosepecker Trekker. Hike will be followed by lunch from the grill and some local beer. Potluck side dishes are welcome; hot dogs, tofu pups and vegetarian mains and chips will be provided by the organizers. Attendees should feel free to skip the hike and join the group for lunch at noon if that fits...
102 years old, ‘and we are resilient’
Camden Area District Nursing moves into second century of caring for community
Mon, 09/25/2023 - 8:30pm

ROCKPORT — Camden Area District Nursing Association recognized its 100th-plus anniversary with a Celebration of a Century, Sept. 21, drawing together citizens who work to keep the backbone of the community strong and healthy. “We’re old-fashioned, hands-on nursing, and we are there when you need us,” said Judith Lydon, executive director of Camden Area District Nursing Association (CADNA), speaking to a room full of citizens who had gathered at the Megunticook Golf Club in...
Explore All Things Electric at Rockland Electrification Expo, Oct. 14
Mon, 09/25/2023 - 5:00pm

ROCKLAND — If you’ve been hoping to test ride an e-bike or check out new e-tools, e-boats or EVs, you’ll find all that and more at the City of Rockland’s Electrification Expo, to be hosted on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Harbor Park. Come down to Harbor Park to talk to local businesses and organizations about opportunities to electrify, get all your questions answered about EV ownership, and learn how the City of Rockland has electrified to save money and emissions, too. The...
Who Hijacked My Hormones?
Learn about women's hormone health at Camden library, Sept. 26
Sat, 09/23/2023 - 5:00pm

CAMDEN — Women’s Health and Functional Medicine consultants Charlene Orne and Deb Czuchra will lead a presentation and discussion titled “Who Hijacked My Hormones” on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m., in the Picker Room at the Camden Public Library. Orne and Czuchra will discuss four most common hormone issues that women face today, including thyroid dysfunction, insulin resistance, estrogen dominance and cortisol issues. The audience will come away with an understanding of the...
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Free CNA training program offered at WCGH in 2023
Sat, 09/23/2023 - 4:00pm

BELFAST — Waldo County General Hospital (WCGH) is offering a free eight-week certified nursing assistant (CNA) training program this fall. CNAs are caregivers who work directly with patients and residents to assist them with their activities of daily living, including their safety and comfort. The program will run Oct. 23 through Dec. 15, 2023 on the WCGH campus. WCGH is offering this free training in collaboration with Maine Adult Education and the Maine Community College System. Classes will...
US News and World Report ranks Camden Hills fourth best high school in state
Fri, 09/22/2023 - 9:30pm

Camden Hills Regional High School has been ranked the fourth-best out of 111 high schools in Maine for the 2023-2024 school year by U.S. News & World Report . “Our ranking by US News and World Report seems to creep up each year and this is the highest its been. I believe we could go head to head with any school in the nation, especially if measures of student kindness, teacher dedication, and sense of belonging were included. Our staff has created, and our...
Lions aim to lay wreaths at 130 veterans graves in South Thomaston
Fri, 09/22/2023 - 5:30pm

SOUTH THOMASTON — The South Thomaston Lions Club are on a big mission this year. Their goal is to raise enough money to decorate 131 veteran graves at Village Cemetery in South Thomaston with wreaths. Their program is part of Wreaths Across America. Treasurer Jeff Northgraves estimates there are another 100 veterans graves at Oceanside Cemetery and other smaller cemeteries in town. Ideally the Lions would like to decorate all veterans' graves in town. Any extra wreaths purchased will go to...
John Fromer to lead Merryspring presentation: Preparing the Garden for Winter
Fri, 09/22/2023 - 5:00pm

CAMDEN — John Fromer will lead an outdoor presentation on Preparing the Garden for Winter, Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 12 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center. The growing season is progressing and it’s almost time to clean up the perennial garden. But how? John Fromer will lead a talk on preparing your perennial garden for the winter. Why do you need to prepare the garden for winter? How and when should you cut plants back? Should you cut plants back? When should you plant fall bulbs? When is the latest...
“The war was over, but it wasn’t.”
Rockport native Maynard Tolman travels with Honor Flight this weekend
Thu, 09/21/2023 - 7:45pm

CAMDEN — Maynard Tolman is heading to Washington. The 90 year old lifelong resident of Rockport who now resides at Quarry Hill has been invited to participate in the annual Maine Honor Flight, visiting the World War II, Korea, and Vietnam memorials on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. No checked bags for this party, which will log an estimated five walking miles on Saturday for the caregivers pushing wheelchairs. Instead, the descendant of Isaiah Tolman, dedicated honoree of the 2019...
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Girl Scouts of Maine to converge in Orono for Transforming Leadership Conference
Wed, 09/20/2023 - 5:45pm

STATEWIDE — Girl Scouts of Maine (GSME) has opened early registration to the public for the 2023 Transforming Leadership Conference on Saturday, November 4, at the University of Maine, Orono. The 15th annual Transforming Leadership Conference is an opportunity for Girl Scout members and non-members in grades 6-12 and adults of all ages to come together, broaden connections, gain leadership skills, and engage in personal development through hands-on activities. The day-long event will feature an...
Belfast Rotary Club declares Harbor Fest a success, plans donation to School Clothes Closets
Wed, 09/20/2023 - 2:00pm

BELFAST — The 16th annual Belfast Harbor Fest, celebrated on the city’s waterfront Aug. 18, 19 and 20, 2023 was the most successful in the history of the event. Hosted by Belfast Rotary Club and sponsored by nearly fifty Belfast area businesses, organizations and generous individuals, Harbor Fest attracted more than 2,500 participants and visitors. Harbor Fest this year generated nearly $40,000 in revenue from its Evening by the Bay gala and charitable auction, event sponsorships, 5K road race...
Meet other Rockland Harbor Trail walkers during Name Tag Day, Oct. 1
Wed, 09/20/2023 - 1:30pm

ROCKLAND — Join others for Name Tag Day, an event of fun, food and festivities, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, from 12 - 2 p.m., at Sandy Beach Park (South End Beach) in the South End of Rockland. The event was created to connect Rockland Harbor Trail walkers with other walkers – giving a name to the face and the pace. “It will be fun getting to know you,” said organizers, in a news release. The event will include a free community cookout celebrating all that is Rockland. Rain or shine. All ages...
facing barriers that prevent access to health care, such as transportation, insurance, or discomfort with navigating the medical system
PBMC, WCGH launch Community Health Worker Program to meet patients where they are at
Wed, 09/20/2023 - 1:30pm

ROCKPORT and BELFAST — Sometimes the biggest barrier to taking care of your health is knowing how to begin. Thanks to a new Community Health initiative at two local hospitals, figuring that out has become a little easier for those who might not otherwise seek out health care for a myriad of reasons. Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital launched their Community Health Worker (CHW) program in August. CHWs are able to travel out into the community to meet with participants and...
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Local authors host launch party in Northport, Sept. 22
Tue, 09/19/2023 - 2:00pm

NORTHPORT — Local authors Ronni Arno and Veronica Stubbs are hosting a book launch party this Friday for their newly released book from Downeast Books, Out of the Way Gourmet: Discovering the Hidden Gems of the Maine Food Scene. The event, open to the public, will be held Friday, Sept. 22, from 5 - 7 p.m., at The Scone Goddess Bakery, 1390 Atlantic Highway in Northport. “Part restaurant review, part human interest story, this guidebook will feature photos of Maine restaurants/food...
Rockport Public Library temporarily closes for repairs in October
Mon, 09/18/2023 - 6:30pm

ROCKPORT – The Rockport Public Library experienced a burst sprinkler pipe during the brief but brutal cold snap on the first weekend of February 2023. Emergency responders were on the scene within minutes, and the flood was quickly contained. While the library’s book collection was spared, the wooden floors took the brunt of the damage and need to be replaced. In order to make repairs, the Rockport Library will be closed to the public during the month of October, beginning Monday, October 2...
Jason White to lead Merryspring presentation on Pruning Fruit Trees, Sept. 26
Mon, 09/18/2023 - 1:30pm

CAMDEN — Jason White will lead an outdoor presentation on Pruning Fruit Trees, Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 12 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center. White will discuss how to prune various shrubs and fruit trees that may be found in your garden and around your property. He has worked at Plants Unlimited for the past six years as a landscape designer, the last two as general manager, and has worked in the landscaping field since his teenage years. In 2021 White was recognized as the Young Nursery Person...
Postcard and ephemera show comes to Rockland, Sept. 30
Mon, 09/18/2023 - 1:00pm

ROCKLAND — The Rockland Historical Society will be holding a postcard and ephemera sale on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street. Admission will be $4; proceeds benefit the Society. Maine postcard dealers will be selling old postcards and historical paper items. The Rockland Historical Society will also be holding its annual indoor “Old and Curious” yard sale at the same time and location. Coffee, sandwiches and baked goods will...
Fern Identification Walk on Sears Island
Sun, 09/17/2023 - 8:00pm

SEARS ISLAND — Join Friends of Sears Island for a guided fern walk on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. - noon. Maine Master Naturalist Karen Johnson will lead a leisurely exploration of the ferns on Sears Island while discussing their ecology and field identification. The group will meet at the picnic tables to review some botanic terms and then visit the plants to examine their fertile fronds in early fall. Identifying Ferns the Easy Way by Lynn Levine will be used as a resource...
the voices of Maine students recounting real-life scenarios
Restorative Justice Project Maine unveils video-based curriculum to address racial incidents, promote inclusive schools
Sun, 09/17/2023 - 8:00pm

The Restorative Justice Project Maine has launched a video-based curriculum, featuring Maine students, designed to address racial harms in schools and empower students to interrupt them using a restorative model. Supported by a generous grant from the Nellie Mae Education Foundation, this pioneering initiative aims to foster dialogue, compassion, and education while promoting inclusion and racial awareness within educational settings. The new video based curriculum, Responding to Racial Harm...
Belfast Senior College offers September and October classes
Sun, 09/17/2023 - 5:15pm

BELFAST — Belfast Senior College’s fall semester, welcoming participants ages 50 and older, begins September 21 with classes offered in multiple Belfast locations and on Zoom. Seven classes begin in September while six begin in October. September classes include drawing, photography, poetry, learning French and more. October offerings include four one-session classes in addition to a four-session papercutting class, and a seven-week course on German resistance to Hitler. “The diversity of...
Board game night at Rockland Public Library, Sept. 28
Sun, 09/17/2023 - 8:00am

ROCKLAND — The Rockland Public Library presents a board game night for all ages, Thursday, Sept. 28, at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to all. “Join us for a board game night at the library,” said RPL, in a news release. “Relax on a cozy September evening and engage in some friendly competition with your community. We’ll have Scattergories, Apples to Apples, checkers, and more. We’ll also have playing cards and puzzles available.” Participants are encouraged to bring a favorite from home...
CANCELLED: 2nd Annual Camden Native Plant celebration and sale to be held Sept. 16
Sat, 09/16/2023 - 4:00pm

The Wild Ones Midcoast Maine Native Plant Sale for Saturday, Sept. 16, has been cancelled due to a storm. The sale will be rescheduled when a new date is confirmed. CAMDEN — The Camden Public Library, in partnership with Wild Ones Midcoast Maine Chapter, presents the second annual "Camden Native Plant Celebration & Sale" to be held Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the grounds of the Camden Amphitheatre. There will be shopping from local native plant nurseries,...
youth and adult workshops with Ryan Jackson
Waldo Theatre Education Program offers new line up of fall classes
Sat, 09/16/2023 - 9:15am

WALDOBORO — The Waldo Theatre Education Program is offering a new line up of fall classes featuring the talents of local teacher and improv artist Ryan Jackson. This fall is all about expanding minds and filling bellies with laughter as the Waldo focuses on the art of Improvisation. Improvisational Theatre (aka Improv) is a form of theatre that is often unplanned and created “in the moment.” Improv classes are available beginning in October for grades 4th – 6th, 7th – 12th, and adults...
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How to get prepared for Hurricane Lee on Saturday
Fri, 09/15/2023 - 10:30am

The latest report from the National Weather Service regarding Hurricane Lee is calling for tropical storm conditions tonight into tomorrow in the Midcoast with high surf, and rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches with gusts predicted up to 50 m.p.h. With the excessive rain we’ve had this summer causing root stress in trees, there is a major potential for falling trees and power outages. Today, residents still have time to get prepared. Following is the National Weather Service forecast for the...
Maine military service members who remain unaccounted for
CANCELLED: Legion Post 30 convenes for National POW/MIA Day Remembrance
Thu, 09/14/2023 - 4:15pm

Due to the predicted weather for Saturday, September 16, Post 30 has cancelled the POW/MIA Remembrance for the Village Green. The event will be held at a later date. Post 30 requests your help in spreading this cancellation to your friends. Please take a moment on Saturday to remember the 11 brave men who remain unaccounted for from Maine. Initial Press Release: “Though not here… their sacrifice is not forgotten” Those words are what American Legion Post 30 members...
Dishes are made with love for anyone in need
Lasagna Love, a national nonprofit, brings free lasagna to Maine
Thu, 09/14/2023 - 9:00am

A pay-it-forward initiative that started in the Boston area during the pandemic offering one of Italy’s most iconic comfort dishes to anyone in need has expanded nationally and is now solidly in Maine. Lasagna Love, now boasting 45,000 volunteers around the country, was started by a Massachusetts woman, Rhiannon Menn, in 2020. Prompted by the COVID-19-related struggles of families in her community, she founded Lasagna Love, delivering lasagnas to her friends and community. This home initiative...
Maine Medical Association says American healthcare system needs an overhaul
Wed, 09/13/2023 - 10:00am

Members of the Maine Medical Association over the weekend strongly endorsed a policy statement calling for universal healthcare insurance coverage, becoming only the fifth state medical association to do so, according to advocacy groups. “I don’t think it’s credible for physicians to stand on the sidelines of this issue of universal access to care … while millions of patients and thousands in Maine don’t have ongoing primary care, access to specialist care, access to hospital care treatment for...
Kirk Gentalen to lead guided mushroom walk at Erickson Fields Preserve
Wed, 09/13/2023 - 8:00am

ROCKPORT — Saturday, Sept. 23, Maine Coast Heritage Trust steward and naturalist Kirk Gentalen will lead attendees on a guided hunt for the natural treasures of the forest and fields at MCHT’s Erickson Fields Preserve (164 West St), from 9 a.m. to noon. “A huge variety of native mushrooms appear throughout the woods and there’s no one better to excite an interest in these fascinating fungi,” said MCHT, in a news release. Gentalen loves to share his enthusiasm for the natural world with all ages...
‘Welcome Fall’ Waldoboro Community Yard Sale to be held Sept. 23
Wed, 09/13/2023 - 8:00am

WALDOBORO — “The first community yard sale over the summer was so successful, residents asked to do it again,” said organizers, in a news release. On Saturday, Sept. 23, Waldoboro will welcome fall with yard sales all over town from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with some including extended hours. There are close to 30 participants, not including the fact that some places are hosting multi-family sales, with everything from antiques and collectibles to clothing, toys, tools, and more. To help shoppers make...
Belfast Lions Club, students acknowledge 9/11 with Remembrance Walk
Tue, 09/12/2023 - 4:00pm

BELFAST — Several Belfast Lions Club members came out for their annual Memorial Bridge 9/11 Walk on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. Additionally, a good number of Peer Leader LEOs and other Belfast Area High School students joined with the local Lions and other community members in this annual remembrance walk to honor those who died in the terrorist attack on America 22 years ago. The remembrance walk was initiated over twenty years ago by Lion Ray Hall and led through the years by Lion Gary Philbrook...
Donated items accepted September 20 - 22
RESCHEDULED: Thomaston Dog Park yard sale now set for Sept. 23
Tue, 09/12/2023 - 4:00pm

THOMASTON — Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Lee, the Thomaston Dog Park Association is moving its annual yard sale from Saturday, September 16 to Saturday, September 23, with a rain date of Sunday, September 24. Location is behind the Thomaston Academy Building, corner of Gleason and Roxbury Streets. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., no early birds please. Donated items will be accepted from Wednesday to Friday, September 20 - 22, from 12 to 3 p.m., or by appointment at the Gleason Street...
From 25 years ago, lessons for Maine as it begins to distribute opioid settlement money
Tue, 09/12/2023 - 9:30am

As Maine communities begin to spend what will amount to more than $235 million in opioid settlement money, parallels — and lessons — emerge from a similar 25-year-old landmark agreement with tobacco companies. In 1998, Maine and 45 other states’ attorneys general settled lawsuits with four tobacco companies in which the states sought to recover billions in healthcare-related costs due to tobacco use. The settlement — to this day, the largest in U.S. history — established annual payments in...
the fundamentals of the game
Rockland library to host Dungeons and Dragons 101
Tue, 09/12/2023 - 8:00am

ROCKLAND — Join in for an introduction to Dungeons & Dragons (D & D), Saturday, Sept. 23, from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., in the Rockland Public Library’s Community Room. Participants will learn the fundamentals of how to play. Join experienced “Game Master”(GM) Lucien Goldberger, who will take participants through the basics of character creation and then start them on a short adventure though the world of D&D. All supplies provided. There will be a lunch break from 12:30 to 1 p.m. –...
Local group to gather in solidarity to end burning of fossil fuels
Mon, 09/11/2023 - 1:30pm

BELFAST — A group of Maine elders and their allies will gather on the morning of Sunday, September 17 to demonstrate in solidarity with the tens of thousands who are expected to gather in New York City for a march urging an end to the burning of fossil fuels and the declaration of a climate emergency by President Biden. The demonstration will be held from noon-12:30 p.m., on the corners of High and Main streets in Belfast. Participation is open to all members of the public. The gathering is...
Wildflower Seeds
Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District announces autumn fundraiser
Mon, 09/11/2023 - 1:30pm

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District announces their autumn fundraiser: native wildflower seed. The SWCD is selling seeds through its website. “October is the perfect month to sow wildflower seeds for spring growth,” said KLSWCD, in a news release. “Want to develop a big flower garden without planting and tending to dozens of plants? Replace some of your lawn with a meadow! Create a pollinator strip between your street and property/lawn. Overseed an existing meadow to fill in the...
Pen Bay Medical Center offers 2023 Saturday flu clinics for patients
Sun, 09/10/2023 - 8:00pm

ROCKPORT — Three Pen Bay Medical Center practices will offer Saturday flu clinics for patients at the Beebe Health Center, at 15 Anchor Drive in Rockport. Clinics will be held Sept. 30, Oct. 14, Oct. 28 and Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to noon, by appointment only. Participating practices include: Pen Bay Family Medicine, serving current patients 18+. Call 207-301-5900 to schedule an appointment. Pen Bay Internal Medicine, serving current patients 18+. Call 207-301-5800 to schedule an appointment. Pen...
Scout Pack 200 holds open house for grades K-5, Sept. 17
Sun, 09/10/2023 - 3:30pm

CAMDEN — Local Area Cub Scout Pack 200 will hold their Open House for grades K-5 on Sunday, Sept. 17, from 3 - 5 p.m., at First Congregational Church, 55 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843. The event will be held in the parking lot (or inside if it rains). “Please join us for snacks, drinks, and S'mores,” said Pack 200. “Meet our current leaders and scouts, and participate in some fun scouting crafts and activities.” Contact Cubmaster Matt Tepelmann with questions: 207-706-9059; mftepelmann@ gmail.com

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John Fromer to lead Fall Ecology Walk at Merryspring, Oct. 14

Event: Sat, Oct 14 - 10:00 am
Belfast Senior College sponsors Open Mic Poetry Reading at Belfast Poetry Festival

Event: Sat, Oct 14 - 10:00 am
Advance Care Workshop offered in Rockland, Oct. 12

Event: Thu, Oct 12 - 2:00 pm
Rockland holds public meeting for cleanup of former Shafters Junkyard

Event: Thu, Oct 12 - 5:30 pm
Telescope Club, Hot Pockets to perform in Belfast, Oct 12

Event: Thu, Oct 12 - 7:00 pm
Anime Your Way drawing program slated for Waldoboro library, Oct. 12

Event: Thu, Oct 12 - 3:30 pm
Secret Sisters bring country-folk to the Strand, Nov. 5

Event: Sun, Nov 5 - 7:30 pm
Belfast Maskers returns "Festival of One Acts" to the stage

Event: Fri, Oct 6 - 7:00 pm
14th Annual Joy to be Bald

Event: Sat, Oct 7 - 11:00 am
Thomaston Place Presents ‘Sustainable Joy’ Online Auction

Event: Wed, Oct 4 - 10:00 am
Rick Davis returns to Belfast library to present new genealogical tale

Event: Wed, Oct 18 - 2:00 pm
Veterans memorial dedication planned at Warren’s Peterborough Cemetery

Event: Sat, Oct 28 - 11:00 am
Waterfall Arts unveils two exhibitions, Oct. 20

Event: Fri, Oct 20 - 5:00 pm
Candle Making Workshop 10/29

Event: Sun, Oct 29 - 1:00 pm
Historical Society looks back at Union’s bicentennial

Event: Wed, Oct 11 - 7:00 pm
Bay Chamber’s Midday Music Series features musical theater highlights, Oct. 11

Event: Wed, Oct 11 - 1:00 pm
October exhibit, slideshow talk features “A Visual History of the Megunticook River”

Event: Tue, Oct 17 - 6:30 pm
Rockland bookstore hosts signing, art exhibit of Humbravana: The Art and Life of Imero Gobbato

Event: Fri, Oct 6 - 5:00 pm
Organist Sean Fleming performs in Searsport, Oct. 8

Event: Sun, Oct 8 - 3:00 pm
James Taylor tribute concert comes to Camden, Oct. 14

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