UNION — Students at Union Elementary School have a big week ahead of them this coming March. The school has announced it will host two award-winning Maine authors…
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Two-day writer residencies to focus on science and local heritage with students
Owls Head Transportation Museum offers a range of weekly educational programs at its Science & Industry Center (S&IC), reinforcing the museum’s role as a community resource for hands-on…
February Repair Cafe. Saturday, February 21, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., at the Waldo YMCA in Belfast.
Free Event.
Don’t live in the dark- We can fix your…
Central Maine Power (CMP) transformed its Augusta headquarters into a real-life Super Nintendo game as employees and Make-A-Wish Maine surprised seven-year-old…
The Knox Clinic is hosting a free educational event, Keep Your Hands and Arms Healthy, on Friday, Feb. 13, from 10 - 11 a.m., at the Knox Clinic, 22 White Street in Rockland. Space is limited, and…
Camden Garden Club welcomes Emma Kelly, who will be speaking about Using Hardscape in Garden Design. …
First case of measles in Maine since 2019
AUGUSTA— The Maine…
The Rockland Public Library will hold a puzzle swap on Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., in the Community Room.
If you'd like to…
34-degree F water, 10-degree F air: bracing
CAMDEN HARBOR — Approximately 30 brave souls ventured into the head of Camden Harbor Jan. 31 as part of the 8th Annual Polar Plunge, a fundraiser for…
"Falls are one of the top three causes of nonfatal injuries in adults aged 65 and older," said a Rockland Public Library news release.
Vikki Webster will present…
'Loved It' outscores all; ready to hit public school cafeterias
ROCKPORT — The "Loved Its" took the…
NORTH HAVEN – North Haven Community School has opened admissions for the 2026-27 Offshore Program cohort. Students entering grades 9-12 are invited to apply to join students at Maine’s smallest K-…
'Reading to a child for 15 minutes per day for five years results in 27,375 minutes of language exposure, which can lead to high literacy development.'
The 2026 Read to ME Challenge, a month-long public awareness campaign designed to support literacy development among Maine children, is officially underway. Maine…
They continue to try even when things get hard or get messy
Several students at Thomaston Grammar School were recognized at a school-wide assembly on February 3.
Perseverance Awards were presented to Lucas Naegely, Ivy Petty, Jasper Stone, Lucas…
Feb. 4 meeting to discuss contract
CAMDEN — The Five Town Community…
Local BSA Troop 200 will host its annual pizza fundraiser Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 4 - 8 p.m., at American Flatbread in Rockport.
"Enjoy delicious hot pizza and…
SEARSPORT — A Waldo County volunteer from Searsport, Kathleen Perkins, has been announced as the Girl Scouts of Maine (GSME) Volunteer of the…
Individuals and organizations may submit a walk via an online form until March 27
Jane’s Walk ME, a festival celebrating community engagement, will be held May 2, 2026. Jane’s Walks combine the simple act of exploring a place with personal observations, local history, and civic…
including several schools in Knox County
Maine Water employees once again came together to support local communities by collecting and donating more than 140 winter coats this season.…
BRISTOL — Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a hike at Keyes Woods Preserve in Bristol on Friday, Feb. 13, from 2 to…
Reader Gallery 13 continues a tradition of sharing…
NORTH HAVEN — North Haven Community School has opened admissions for the 2026-27 Offshore Program cohort. Students entering grades 9-12 are invited to apply to…
Burnt Island Light
Ever dreamed of living in an historic island lighthouse just a mile off the coast of Maine? The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), in partnership with the Keepers of Burnt Island…
Part of the mission of the Belfast Marine Institute at Belfast Area High School is to offer opportunities for students to earn quality credentials and certifications in…
Medomak Middle School announces its Quarter 2 Honor Roll for the 2025-26 academic year.
HIGH HONORS – 8TH GRADE
Addison Hyler, Alexandrea Fullerton, Austin Genthner, Cedar Lage,…
Lincoln Academy invites prospective students and their families to an Eighth Grade Information Night on Monday, Feb. 9, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (snow date Feb. 12),…
a dwindling of trained volunteers
Rockland's Emergency Warming Center has added one additional night, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, before closing up on Sunday morning, February 1, at 7 a.m.…
dive into this miniature world with hand lenses
Join Georges River Land Trust for a guided educational walk focused on mosses, lichens, liverworts, and fungi with Maine Master Naturalist Ama LaBelle, Sunday, March 8, from 1 - 3 p.m., at Gibson…
Herring Gut Coastal Science Center invites the community to stay engaged with Maine’s coast this winter through two…
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…
Paul Stancioff will be at Merryspring Nature Center to lead a presentation called, The EN-ROADS Interactive Climate Solutions Simulator, Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 12 p.…
This week, Trekkers, a long-term youth mentoring organization based in Rockland, joins hundreds of advocates and practitioners in Washington, D.C., for the 2026 National Mentoring Summit.
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The Board of Directors of Regional School Unit 40 said Jan. 27 that was pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Welch as the…
BELFAST — Cornerspring Montessori School is hosting an information night for families interested in a Montessori middle school program, Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 5 p.m…
creating gardens with endless color and interest
Camden Garden Club welcomes speaker David Culp, author of The Layered Garden and winner of a Gold Medal from…
Join Georges River Land Trust, Saturday, February 21, for a guided group hike along the trails of the Langlais Art Preserve in Cushing. Hikers should meet at the trailhead at 10 a.m. The hike will…
connecting Maine college students with innovative companies
For college students seeking internships at cutting-edge companies and employers looking for top-tier interns, applications are open for the 2026 Innovate for Maine Fellows Program, a…
Fresh snow provides lessons untaught in any other season
Saturday, January 31, from 9 a.m. to noon, Maine Coast Heritage Trust invites all ages to join steward and naturalist Kirk Gentalen for a lively morning outdoors, and discover some of the wildlife…
One in five long-term nursing home residents in Maine are still receiving antipsychotic medication, despite statewide efforts to reduce reliance on these medications,…
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers Hike, …
'Many people comment on the beautiful downtown gardens in Belfast, but may not be aware of the large team' behind the projects
On Tuesday, Feb. 17, at noon, Belfast Garden Club volunteers will speak in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library about planning and maintaining the public gardens "that help to make Belfast…
noticing the narratives of our lives: an interactive talk centering on awareness, reflection, choice
The Rockport Public Library’s Let’s Feel Better in 2026 series continues Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 1 p.m., with a presentation by author and authenticity coach Suzanne Carver.
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Experience a sound bath, Saturday, Jan. 31, from 3 - 4 p.m., at the First Universalist Church in Rockland, 345 Broadway. Angela Hunt, a sound practitioner, will use crystal singing bowls to…
Helping Thomaston residents navigate programs related to housing, food, utilities, transportation, recovery support, employment, and more
THOMASTON — The Penobscot Bay YMCA, in partnership with the Town of Thomaston, has launched a new Community Navigation pilot program designed to help residents access local and state resources,…
dependent on volunteers to help pack orders and distribute to customers
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2026 Spring Plant Sale Catalog is now available in print and online. Plants are available for pre-order, either online or by mail through…
It being January with a water temperature of 37°F did not keep the Belfast Marine Institute from recently diving after the remaining Minke whale bones in Belfast Harbor…
BELFAST — MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo hospitals will hold a community town hall Monday, Feb. 9, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street in Belfast. The event is free…
Join instructor Valerie Robinson for a Winter Skincare Workshop, featuring infused oils and facial serums to nourish winter skin, Sunday, Feb. 8, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., at Good Tern’s Hole in…
Students in the Belfast Marine Institute’s flagship course Marine Studies recently wrapped the semester-long elective with presentations of their major marine-themed…
Currently, flu levels are moderate; Covid, RSV low
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has built a dashboard to track and understand the spread of respiratory viral illnesses in Maine, including …
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