Over the past five years, the attorney general’s office, with Aaron Frey at the helm, has secured for Maine more than $260 million in settlements with major…
Life
Starting on the evening of Dec. 24, 2025, Rockland's Emergency Warming Center, at the Recreation Center, will open for four nights:
- Wednesday, Dec. 24, from…
Two services, 4 p.m. and 10 p.m.
The St. Thomas Episcopal Church,…
your individual preferences
Advance care planning is an organized process of reflecting upon and discussing goals for future health care decisions.
"It is an…
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — In observance of Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Day, MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals announce the following adjusted holiday hours:
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On December 13, Girl Scout Troop 1693 joined Wreaths Across America volunteers across the nation and the world to lay wreaths on 650 veteran’s graves at five major…
MACHIAS — For years, coastal communities in Maine have collected valuable data on soft-shell clam recruitment and the spread of invasive green crabs…
how you can ally with nature to make the world a better place for all creatures
Worried about the world? According to renowned garden writer and “bordering on obsessed” gardener Tovah Martin, just by being a gardener, you are already making a big difference.
Martin…
Fred may or may not reside eternally on the property of the Owls Head Light Station. It could be one ghost. It could be multiple. Many a…
free 4-H Farm Animal Care FUNdamentals workshop series
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer an online club for youth ages 9 - 18 about the basics of farm animal care on Thursdays, January 22 -…
The return of light to the 44th latitude will begin Dec. 21 at 10:03 a.m., when the North Pole begins to tilt back toward the sun, a long but encouraging process. Winter's duration will be 88 days…
Looking for support for your meditation practice? Join for 30 minutes of silent sitting every first Monday of each month starting at 5 p.m. The first gathering will be January 5.…
A new National Science Foundation (NSF) grant is powering a statewide effort led by the University of Maine to address one of the state’s most…
Federal tax incentives for clean energy upgrades are going away at the end of this year, cutting into potential savings on rooftop solar, heat pumps and more.
In…
Nomination period is open through January 30, 2026
Nominations are now open for the Maine Teacher of the Year program, which celebrates excellence in teaching and elevates the importance of the teaching profession.…
explore newly opened trails from Beechwood Street in Thomaston
THOMASTON — Join Georges River Land Trust for a guided group hike along the trails of the Rockland Bog Preserve on Saturday, January 10. Hikers should meet at the trailhead at 10 a.m. The hike…
new this year: try traditional ice carving hand tools without committing to a sculpture
"What happens when you bring together ice carving, a polar plunge, fashionable pets, spectacular kids' activities, fun music, and delicious local food on a winter’s day?" said Camden Public…
"On New Year’s Day, come up the hill to enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, good company, and a sparkling fire in the historic stone hut, the Beech Nut," said…
hit the trails on New Year’s Day
Maine State Park admission and hikes are free to First Day Hikers.
On January 1, four Maine State Parks will…
With the new year on the horizon, members, friends, and staff of the First Congregational Church of Camden are ushering in a third season of weekly lunchtime gatherings called Cake and Community.…
The elected body that represents professors at the University of Maine in Orono received an anonymous email on Aug. 11.
The email to the Faculty Senate, which…
only 250 tickets will be sold
PAWS Animal Adoption Center in Camden has launched a Golden Ticket Raffle to support the shelter and PAWS Cares Clinic.
Only 250 tickets will be sold and winners will be drawn on January 5…
Career Exploration Tours
Steel-Pro welcomed 17 students from Waldo County Technical Center (WCTC) in Belfast on Monday, December 8, for a facility tour and welding competition.…
Food collection sites established in six towns
On Monday, January 19, 2026, AIO Food and Energy Assistance will host its sixth Fill The Strand with food and funds drive to benefit AIO’s Food Assistance, Energy…
the realization that each and every one of us can have a positive impact on those around us and the world
Several students at Thomaston Grammar School were recognized for having gratitude at a school-wide assembly on December 15.
Students receiving the Gratitude Award were: Delilah Tucker,…
Wednesday, Dec. 17 through Friday, Dec. 19
ROCKPORT — Due to staffing shortages, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital’s outpatient pharmacy will operate under temporary adjusted hours Wednesday, Dec. 17, through Friday, Dec. 19.
The…
The University of Maine recently asked all of its colleges and other divisions to shave their budgets by 7 percent to address an $18 million budget shortfall projected…
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Belfast annual Solstice Celebration will be Saturday, Dec. 20, at 4 p.m., at …
Join the Lincolnville Historical Society for its annual Christmas program, December 19, at 7 p.m., at the Beach Schoolhouse. Rosey Gerry will host the program, which features musical…
'There has been a consistent interest' with idea gaining traction through 'Innovation Space'
ROCKPORT — Thanks to some innovative thinking and a philanthropic gift from a community member, MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals have added food pantry shelves to their emergency department…
gifts for children under DHHS care
CAMDEN — In three short hours, shoppers streaming in and out of Reny's in Camden on Saturday morning opened their hearts and spontaneously gave to a pop-up fundraiser organized by North East…
Michelle Surdoval’s husband took medication in August to end his life under Maine’s Death with Dignity law. He had been diagnosed with cancer. Two weeks of treatment…
Rockland's Emergency Warming Center will be open this Sunday, Dec. 14, and Monday, Dec. 15, from 7 p.m. - 7 a.m., at the…
pro-bono dental help offered via Finding Our Voices website
Maine dentists have donated $325,000 in pro bono dental care to women survivors of domestic abuse in a groundbreaking program that fixes damage from…
A Repair Cafe will be held Saturday, Dec. 20, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., at the Waldo YMCA in Belfast. This is a free event.
"Don’t live in the dark; we can fix…
team options for adults and youth; Costumes, music, and team spirit
Registration is now open for the 14th Annual WinterKids Downhill 24, presented by Agren. Maine’s only 24-hour on snow team challenge returns to…
A Christmas Eve Candlelight Service entitled "What Child IS This" will be held Wednesday, December 24, at 7 p.m., at People's United Methodist Church, 13 Chapel Street, South…
week of December 14-20
Mid-Coast Audubon will be conducting the annual Christmas Bird Counts (CBC) in the Midcoast region during the week of December 14-20.
"If you…
As more Maine kids are homeschooled, more are also attending religious co-ops to connect with others
Angelica Larrabee didn’t plan on becoming a homeschooling parent. She had gone to school in the same Midcoast district where she was raising her kids, and she…
'I never imagined we could build such a vibrant Karate community here in the midcoast'
The Rockland Matsubayashi-Ryu Karate Dojo, a traditional karate dojo based at the Penobscot Bay YMCA, completed its very first International Karate Seminar this past…
Steve Norman, the director of the Belfast Free Library for the last 24+ years, is retiring. Join staff in celebrating his dedication to the library and the City…
ABBA Women’s Choice in Portland looks like a typical medical office at first glance. On an April afternoon, Executive Director Jenny Pratt opened the door, revealing a…
PORT CLYDE — Herring Gut Coastal Science Center presents A Winter Solstice Walk. The walk will take place Sunday, Dec. 21, from 9 - 10:30 a.m. Meet at Herring Gut…
Republicans who campaigned on restricting transgender rights …
complete surveys and an interview regarding 'Care-Wallet'
When a loved one develops dementia, family and friends often find themselves taking on a role they were never trained or prepared for, according to…
Grieving Through the Holidays, Winter Support Group; registration required
Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County is offering two supportive, compassionate opportunities this winter for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one, according to a news…
Dec. 13
An effort in St. George to place wreaths on veterans' graves throughout town continues to grow, and organizers are asking for help this Dec. 13 to accomplish the goal.
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"We love opening the doors to our community to Celebrate the Season," said Lincoln Home, in a news release.
Join the Lincoln Home family Sunday afternoon, Dec. 14, from 3…
