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Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) will host "The Great Event" on September 12, and space rentals for the Giant Yard Sale start now.

The event includes a giant yard sale, along with…

ask plant-related questions at the new “Ask the Gardener" booth
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The Friends of Rockland Public Library annual Plant and Bake Sale will be held Saturday, June 13, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, rain or shine…

discover evidence of animals, listen for birds, see blooming wildflowers
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Merryspring Nature Center will host a family Summer Ecology Walk as part of its Free Family Fridays series on Friday, June 19, at 10 a.m…

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UNION — The Washington Grunge, in partnership with Georges River Land Trust and Midcoast Conservancy, offers Welcoming Walkabouts, outdoor meetups for LGBTQIA+ community members and allies, at…

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As is done every year, on June 1, the Camden Hills Regional High School Class of 2026 graduates will walk through Camden and attend a Baccalaureate at the Congregational Church…

Innovative Wellness Space
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ROCKLAND — The community is invited to celebrate the official Grand Opening of The ZenDen, a unique new wellness space in Rockland that blends innovative…
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The USS Lassen (DDG-82) will visit Eastport as part of the city’s America 250 Fourth of July celebration. According to a…

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Liz Hannibal Drury will read her children's book, Davis Goes Apple Picking, followed by a story book activity, Saturday,…
Aging Well with Memory and Awareness
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Join Jennifer H. Bryce, of Mainely Memory, on Saturday, May 30, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Jackson Memorial Library in Tenants Harbor, to learn practical,…

"Make Today Come Alive for Tomorrow’s Residents"
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How will Camden residents 50 years from now learn about life here in 2026?

"They’ll open a time capsule that will be buried …

'A Natural Way of Farming: Ecological Methods for Exceptional Crops'
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Peter Alsop, of Tenderwild Farm in Rockport, will be the featured speaker at the Rockport Garden Club's next meeting, Thursday, June 4, at 12:30 p.m., at West Rockport Baptist Church…

OPERA HOUSE AT BOOTHBAY HARBOR
Gaelic Storm. June 11. Boothbay Harbor Opera House. Got tickets? Photo courtesy of the band

Billboard world chart-topping Gaelic Storm, a multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and after more than two decades of touring…

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"It’s a Walk in the Park," said Belfast Garden Club, in a news release.

On Sunday, May 31, at 8 a.m., join ecologists and master naturalists Aleta McKeage and Erik Klausmeyer for a…

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WALDOBORO — Jennifer Daigle is the recipient of this year’s Horace Mann Mugs and Kisses Award for Medomak Valley High School Support Staff.

"The Educational Technician…

The Kwanzan Cherry Tree is a symbol of renewal and rebirth, and a symbol of honor for those who died in battle
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Lady Knox Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and the Camden-Rockport Historical Society held a joint tree planting ceremony on the grounds of the…

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Avis Kennedy-Stirling, of Greenville, and Lyndsay Little, of Houlton, have made history as the first young women in the nation to…

transform something often considered waste into a resource
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Close the loop, feed your gardens and learn more about options for composting here in Midcoast Maine. Tessa Rosenberry, of ScrapDogs Community Compost, will discuss these options and the benefits…

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JACKSON — It’s like a pit crew in slow motion. At the drop of an imaginary green flag, the first vehicle inches into place. The tailgate opens. Volunteers rush to fill the compartments with boxes…

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Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT) and MaineHealth’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers hike, Thursday, June 4…

see evidence of past disturbances that created the forest we have today
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Join Allyssa Gregory for a walk to see "How Historical Events Shaped the Forest of Merryspring," Tuesday, June 2, at 12 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center.…

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Don Reimer will lead an outdoor presentation titled River of Life, Tuesday, May 26, at 12 p.m, at Merryspring Nature Center.  

Bethany Oprie

BELFAST and ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals welcome Bethany Oprie, Physician Associate, to their Palliative Care Belfast and Palliative Care Rockport practices.  …

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Senior Research Scientist Mike Lomas shows WWF colleagues a display that spotlights the history, reach, and impact of the NCMA (Credit: Alex Seise)

Fishermen, scientists, chefs, and…

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A Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for those first responders injured in the Robbin’s Mill fire will be held Saturday, May 30, from 5 - 7 p.m., at the St. George…

donations matched by store co-owner and dispersed via Maine Strong Memorial Foundation
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Damariscotta Hardware and Randolph Hardware are inviting customers to support those affected by the recent fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont through a Register Round-Up fundraiser…

Sixth grade students at Camden Rockport Middle School artwork is hanging in downtown Camden.

Sixth grade students at Camden Rockport Middle School have been learning about how a changing climate is impacting what we consider the "Maine way of life."

They were…

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Explore where wetlands and forests meet this summer in Bangor. Maine Outdoor School (MOS) will lead “Woods & Wetlands Camp” in partnership with Bangor Land Trust (BLT).

This summer day…

volunteers committed to raising the necessary matching funds rather than bonding the project
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RSU13 District administrators and members of Funding Our Future—a volunteer committee organized to support critical upgrades to school facilities through private fundraising—invite the public to…

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ROCKPORT and BELFAST — In observance of Memorial Day, MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals announce the following adjusted holiday hours and closures on Monday, May 25:

 The retail…

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An Open House at Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., at Tanglewood, 184 Tanglewood Road, Lincolnville,…
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The Peoples United Methodist Church, in Union, will hold its second annual multi-family yard sale on Saturday, May 30, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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The state’s public university system plans to award its first contract for an artificial intelligence platform to ChatGPT Edu, an OpenAI chatbot tool for higher…

previous competitors include St. George Municipal School Unit and Herring Gut Coastal Science Center
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Applications for the nation's largest education innovation award, the $1 million Yass Prize, close June 1, 2026, at 12 p.m. Maine education providers of every…

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Visit Waldoboro Village for the first Artwalk in 2026. Friday, May 22, from 4 - 7 p.m., features open studios and events at 10 walkable venues…

more than 500 educators nominated for 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year
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The State of Maine is celebrating its newest cohort of County Teachers of the Year. On Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Hall of Flags in the Maine State House, the Maine…

Week of the Young Child
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Three educators from Children’s House Montessori School were among others celebrated as part of a statewide spotlight on inspiring early childhood…

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Maine State Credit Union returns its annual Shred-It Days, a series of free community events designed to help individuals safely and securely dispose of sensitive…

dedicated in Grant’s honor, The Town of Brooks will take ownership of the building in next few weeks
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The Town of Brooks will hold a special Memorial Day event on May 25, 2026, at 2 p.m., at Wentworth’s General Store, in Brooks.

November 25, 1940 Robert P. Grant…

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The Belfast Veterans of Foreign Wars provides the following events planned for Memorial Weekend 2026.

Friday, May…

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Friday, May 22, Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) invites the public for a guided bird walk with MCHT steward and naturalist Kirk Gentalen, at Erickson Fields Preserve, located at 164 West…

inviting Families, friends, community partners, supporters of career and technical education
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The Waldo County Technical Center community will gather on Wednesday, May 27, at 6 p.m., for its annual Senior Recognition Night, honoring graduating seniors and…

interior design and home products
Lupine Home Co.'s grand opening. The group includes Will Finan (second from left) and Jennifer Finan (third from left). photo courtesy Jennifer Finan

ROCKLAND—Coinciding with Rockland's First Friday Art Walk, Lupine Home Co. opened its doors for the first time May 1 at 412 Main Street, offering frosé…

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Midcoast Climate, Energy + Green Building Happy Hour is organizing a free, all ages "Land, Food & Water Tour and Happy Hour" on Friday, May 29.…

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
A group enjoying Maine Days in 2025. Image courtesy of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Tickets launched this past Monday for Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ annual Maine Days. From Friday, May 29, through Sunday, May 31, Mainers can bring up to eight…

Tables can be reserved
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Legion Post 30 is holding a Sporting Goods Yard Sale on May 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 91 Pearl Street, in Camden.

No household items, sporting equipment only.

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Spring is springing, and plants are growing in the greenhouse at Camden Hills Regional High School. All gardeners are invited to visit the school's Annual Plant Sale this coming…

Boothbay Harbor Opera House
Suzy Bogguss. Boothbay Harbor Opera House. May 30. Got tickets? Photo: Jeff Fasano

Grammy-winning and platinum selling artist Suzy Bogguss is one to chase the muse wherever it may lead. On Saturday, May 30, she lands on the historic Opera House stage…

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The Eureka Masonic Lodge, at 4 Watts Avenue, Tenants Harbor, will host its annual Memorial Day Community Pancake Breakfast on Monday, May 25, from 7 to 9 a.m.

The menu includes pancakes,…

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The Knox Clinic is one of eight health organizations receiving cancer screening grants from the Maine Cancer Foundation. Total funding for the eight…

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Lincolnville Central School is still accepting registrations for the 2026-2027 Pre–Kindergarten Program, according to the School, in a news release. Families in…