CAMDEN — It’s that time of year again and West Bay Rotary’s Backpack Program is back for the 2025-26 school year.
Rotarian Barbara Heard started the Backpack Program in 2012 and continues…
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donate before Aug. 10 to support 2025 Backpack Program
Brae Maple Farm, in Union, invites the community to join them for Open Farm Day on Sunday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m…
Join Georges River Land Trust and forager and wild food cook Rachel Alexandrou, of Giantdaughter, Sunday, August 17, for an educational walk on how to safely identify and cook with wild edible…
ELLSWORTH — Northern Light Orthopedics welcomes James Duffey, MD to Ellsworth. Dr. Duffey is board certified and specializes in total joint replacement and sports…
"Take a deep breath, relax, and get ready to move gently into wellness," said Rockport Public Library, in a news release.
Wednesday, July 30, at 3 p.m., RPL will host a Chair Yoga class — a…
9th Annual Washington Community Auction will be held Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Washington Fire Station, 42 Old…
Louisa Crane helps landowners and organizations identify invasive plants and develop management plans
Louisa Crane will lead an outdoor presentation on Field Identification: Invasive Terrestrial Plants…
The Appleton Library in Appleton, will be hosting Mr. Drew and his Animals, Too on Sunday, July 27, at 2 p.m. This is a walk-thru event, so you may view Mr. Drew's…
Carol Harrell believes a man named Steve Moody is to thank for “the pretty views on Belfast’s city streets.” To prove her point, she and adjacent neighbor David Perry will open their Moody-…
Denise DeSpirito will lead a Mid-Season Herb Garden Tour at Merryspring Nature Center on Tuesday, July 22,…
5K/1mile Road Races, parade, auction, food, and more
The 42nd Annual Friendship Day and Friendship Lobster Boat Races are taking place this weekend, July 18-20, in Friendship.
Friendship Day kicks off this Friday, July 18 with a Pie Contest…
ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines - AFib Gold quality achievement award for its commitment to managing atrial…
This evening, July 15, at 6 p.m., the Lincolnville Central School Committee is convening a special meeting to address a budgetary item that voters approved in May: Warrant article 13.
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JEFFERSON — Once again Tina’s Daylilies will be hosting their eleventh annual garden party fundraiser, Saturday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Tina’s Daylilies, 310 East Pond Road in…
followed by a reception at the Museum: BBQ, birthday cake, crafts, kid’s games
The annual memorial service to honor the life of Revolutionary War hero Major General Henry Knox will take place July 26, at 10:30 a.m., at the Thomaston Village Cemetery.
The Maine and New…
After about 15 years in different health care settings, Brad Tuttle and his wife, Alley Tuttle, decided to leave traditional health care and start a direct primary care clinic in Bangor…
Camden-Rockport has a lively network of food gardeners, according to CamdenCan, in a news release. Discover the vibrant gardens on a free community tour,…
passionate Maine residents who are making a difference
On Tuesday, July 22, at 6:30 p.m., the film The Buzz on Native Plants will be shown in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library. The screening will be…
On Wednesday, July 9, more than 183 community members, local leaders, and recovery advocates gathered at 47 Water Street to…
NEW HARBOR — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands invites the public to step into 17th-century Maine during “…
special flyover scheduled to kick off the event
The Midcoast Area Veterans Memorial 2025 tile dedication ceremony scheduled for Sunday, July 13 has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 27, due to serious accident at the South Portland…
Wednesday, July 23, from 2 - 4 p.m., Rockland's Public Services, EMS & Fire Department, and Police Department will be treating Rockland Public Library to a meet and greet with their cars,…
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
“A standing ovation!” - Grand Ole Opry
When virtuoso Irish playing jumps the pond and runs through the wide open…
Danny L. Swindler, of Warren, recently traveled to Washington, DC along with his son, Danny L. Swindler, II (also of Warren), to visit the …
Announcing 2025 Grand Marshal
The Big Parade, part of the 2025 Maine Lobster Festival, kicks off Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at 10 a.m., on Main Street, in downtown Rockland.
This year’s parade theme is “…
The 2nd annual Hope Day will be raising money for Homeworthy during Hope Day, Saturday, July 26, at Hope Corner, 441 Camden Road.
The Friends of Rockland Public Library are hosting an Open Air Market on the Rockland Library lawn, plus a used Book Sale in the Library’s Community Room, on Saturday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p…
Two Searsport gardens will be open to the public on Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., as part of the Belfast Garden Club’s Open Garden Days. The event, which will take place rain or shine…
Join Georges River Land Trust on Sunday, July 27 for a group paddle along the St. George River from Warren town center. Stop by St. George Pizza before the paddle for a partial proceeds brunch and…
Lincolnville Indoor Flea Market will be held Saturday, July 19, from 8 a.m. to noon, in the Community Building, located at 18 Searsmont Road, Rt. 173…
providing a wide range of community-centered support
The …
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering two food preservation workshops at the Maine Tasting Center, 506 Old Bath Rd, in Wiscasset.
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'PAWS cannot help animals without the support of our community'
I have been a volunteer with PAWS Animal Adoption Center for more than 20 years, primarily as a dog walker, and during that time there have been plenty of special dogs who have come along, but…
A Repair Cafe will be held Saturday, July 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, we can fix your broken…
Vikki Webster, from Maine Health, will present a Fall Prevention Workshop on Tuesday, July 15, at 1 p.m., at the Rockland Public Library, as part of the Aging Well…
ORONO — The University of Maine equipped rising high school seniors with knowledge and skills to become future leaders through a weeklong program featuring talks from…
Touch Tank Thursdays
Beachcombers’ Discovery Center at Pemaquid Beach is now open for its 22nd season, offering fun, interactive learning activities and interpretive displays for all…
Support A Safety Net that Impacts 1 in 3 Residents
United Midcoast Charities (UMC) will hold its signature summer event, the 2025 Rising Tide Party & Silent Auction, Thursday, August 21, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Sail, Power & Steam Museum…
THOMASTON — Instead of directing traffic and pedestrians through the parade route, former Thomaston Police Chief Tim Hoppe sat in style as Grand Marshal of the 2025 Thomaston Fourth of July Parade…
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a hike at Plummer Point Preserve in South Bristol, Tuesday, July 15, from 8:30 to 10:30…
Mark Hutton will lead an outdoor presentation on How to Grow Tasty, Beautiful Tomatoes, …
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — In observance of Independence Day, MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals announce the following adjusted holiday hours on Friday, July 4.
The retail pharmacy at…
Open house July 4, 2-6 p.m., at Carousel Marina
The schooner, Harvey Gamage, will be docked at Carousel Marina, Atlantic Avenue, Boothbay Harbor on Friday, July 4 for an open house from 2 to 6 p.m. to…
'Uses Color and Texture to Surprise and Delight'
Espaliered hydrangeas, meandering paths through a terraced hillside, and unique plantings that thoughtfully address color and texture will surprise visitors to the Belfast Garden Club’s Open…
ROCKPORT — Surgeons at MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital started utilizing a new surgical robot system this month, representing a major advancement in surgical care in Midcoast Maine.
The…
“The Wolff Sisters live comfily at the crossroads of Americana, roots, and ’60s rock ‘n’ roll, where The Band might meet Brandi Carlile and take her out for a beer,” says The Boston Globe. On…
Driven by an intense passion for traditional music, Cécilia is recognized for its ability to transport audiences through an emotional and spectacular universe. Fate brought these three great…
Get Ready to Shred
Maine State Credit Union is bringing its Shred-It event to the Rockland community, Friday, July 25, 2025, at its branch located at 168 Camden Street. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Shredding On-Site will…
ROME — "As Pine Tree Camp reaches its significant 80th anniversary milestone, camp programs are expanding and its barrier-free campus is more accessible…
