CAMDEN — Six first responders were in the ambulance with the patient and her husband, using shears to remove heavy clothing, performing chest compressions, ventilating her lungs with a bag valve…
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February is Heart Health Month
a unique behind-the-scenes look at how agriculture policy is shaped in Maine
Maine students with an interest in agriculture, leadership, and public policy are encouraged to apply for …
students entering their first or second year of post-secondary education
WALDO — A $1,500 scholarship for Waldo County residents entering their first or second year of post-secondary education is available through the…
ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital welcomes Mark Wallace, DO, to its Ear, Nose and Throat Care Rockport practice.
Dr. Wallace comes to Pen Bay Hospital from Commonwealth Healthcare…
On the morning of February 4, the 8th grade class at St. George School was joined by local author Shannon Parker thanks to the efforts of English teacher Christine Miller. Prior to Parker’s visit…
designed to spark curiosity about coastal science while providing a welcoming space for families and community members
PORT CLYDE — Herring Gut Coastal Science Center invites the community to beat the winter chill at its Winter Open House on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, from 10 a.m.…
Community Action Grant-funded project; survey option available for those unable to attend
On Thursday, February 26, the City of Rockland will host a Safe Routes to South School Community Workshop. The workshop will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m., in the Gymnasium at…
Rockland's Emergency Warming Center will be open at the Rec Center (Flanagan Community Center) for three nights, beginning Feb. 12.
- Thursday, Feb 12, from 7 p.m…
Two-day writer residencies to focus on science and local heritage with students
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…
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…
Camden Garden Club welcomes Emma Kelly, who will be speaking about Using Hardscape in Garden Design. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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.
…
The Board of Directors of Regional School Unit 40 said Jan. 27 that was pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Welch as the…
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…
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…
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,…
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.
…
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…
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers Hike, …
