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Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor safety course
Belfast area Marine Studies class learns about flares
Tue, 11/14/2023 - 5:00pm

Belfast Area High School students in Genna Black and Chip Lagerbom's Marine Studies class continued their Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor safety course with John McMillan as part of their Belfast Marine Institute pathway to endorsement. One unit involved learning about flares, their differences and usage and how to safely deploy them whether at sea or on land. Another unit focused on fire, such as analyzing the different kinds (A, B, C + D) and the different extinguishers needed to fight each...
Millay House Rockland holds open house during Rockland’s Festival of Lights
Tue, 11/14/2023 - 5:00pm

ROCKLAND — Millay House Rockland will again hold an open house during Rockland’s Festival of Lights, Saturday, Nov. 25. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., organizers will serve homemade cookies and hot cider. “Come see the results of our restoration and learn about our latest, evolving plans for a Millay Garden in the back and a writer-in-residence program,” said Ann Morris, in a news release. The double house at 198 Broadway is the birthplace of Pulitzer-Prize-winning poet Edna St. Vincent Millay. Millay...
Rockland’s Festival Of Lights to celebrate 20 years of tradition
Tue, 11/14/2023 - 5:00pm

ROCKLAND — The annual Festival of Lights celebration in downtown Rockland is set to kick off on Thanksgiving weekend, 2023. By the time Santa arrives via U.S. Coast Guard vessel at 12 p.m. on Friday the 24th, the Lobster Trap Christmas Tree will be up, and storefronts along Main Street will be decorated. Upon his arrival at the Middle Pier, Santa will be escorted by his biggest fans to the corner of Park and Main Streets, where he will officially declare Downtown Rockland “Open for The Holidays...
Collegiate News: Husson University online, science award
Tue, 11/14/2023 - 8:00am

College students from Knox and Waldo counties are finding success in schools close to home and across the country. This week we highlight the following: Husson University Online Celebrates Recent Academic Award Recipients BANGOR, MAINE (11/06/2023) — Husson University Online is pleased to celebrate the academic achievements of students recently named to the President's List, Dean's List and Honors List for Term 1 of the 2023-2024 academic year. Rebecca Dicintio of Swanville - Honors Alyssa Swan...
Cub Scout Pack 200 assists with Veterans Day 2023
Mon, 11/13/2023 - 1:45pm

Pine Tree Cub Scout Pack 200 were honored to join the War Memorial Post 30 with their Veteran's Day celebration on Saturday, November 11, 2023, performing the Color Guard, as well as helping with the Flag retrieval from the Mountain View Cemetery on Sunday November 12.
New Hope Midcoast holds Hope for the Holiday sale to benefit services
Mon, 11/13/2023 - 8:00am

New Hope Midcoast is holding a holiday sale starting November 15. Net proceeds benefit New Hope’s comprehensive, trauma-informed, free services for victims of domestic abuse in Midcoast Maine. Large and small holiday collections may be ordered for Christmas or Hanukkah and include chocolate caramels from Bixby Chocolates, wines from Cellardoor Winery, paired sets from FIORE Artisan Olive Oils and Vinegars, cake pops from LAUGH loud SMILE big, and “There’s Grounds for Hope,” New Hope Midcoast’s...
From 2020 to 2022, Woodlands of Rockland had highest number of abuse incidents reported by a Level IV facility
Maine rarely sanctions residential care facilities even after severe abuse or neglect incidents
Sun, 11/12/2023 - 10:15pm

One lunchtime in 2021, a longtime resident at Woodlands Memory Care of Rockland started throwing up. His fingernails turned purple, and his skin became red all over. He was lethargic and fidgety, and his breathing grew shallow, according to the facility’s daily care notes. The resident was well known at this residential care facility in Maine’s Midcoast region. Former facility employees told The Maine Monitor and ProPublica that he was a nationally renowned concert pianist who continued to play...
Rockland’s 2023 Veteran’s Day ceremony reflects on family connections, invisible wounds and respect
Sun, 11/12/2023 - 12:00pm

ROCKLAND — American Legion Post 1 held its annual Veterans Day ceremony Saturday, Nov. 12, 2023 in front of the Winslow-Holbrook memorial in Downtown Rockland. For some, every day is Veteran’s Day, not just November 11. And as the American Legion continues its mission, now in its second year, to locate and help the vets who remain haunted by the terrors of war, the Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 ceremony aimed to also remind soldiers of how proud of them the country remains, the value of their efforts...
Camden to talk about climate with neighbors
Sat, 11/11/2023 - 7:45pm

Camden is talking about the climate, within the community, and with neighboring towns. As part of an energetic effort by the town to educate and prioritize climate planning, citizen’s group Camden Climate Action Now (CamdenCAN) is organizing a Camden Talks Climate series of events this winter, starting Thursday, Nov. 16, with “Camden’s Neighbors on Climate Action: Tales of Hope and Activism from Belfast to Vinalhaven (and Elsewhere!).” The event is co-sponsored by the town itself and will take...
celebrating the volunteer corps
Public welcome to Georges River Land Trust bonfire party, Dec. 6
Sat, 11/11/2023 - 8:00am

SEARSMONT — “The Georges River Land Trust invites everyone to join us for games, food (including s’mores) and drink as we celebrate our hard-working volunteer corps around a roaring bonfire, Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 4 - 7 p.m., at the Gibson Preserve, 621 Woodman’s Mill Rd, in Searsmont,” said GRLT, in a news release. (Rain/snow date on Friday, December 8). Anyone interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities at The Georges River Land Trust is encouraged to attend and meet like-...
Celebrate a Beltie holiday at Aldermere Farm, Dec. 2
Fri, 11/10/2023 - 3:00pm

ROCKPORT — On Saturday, Dec. 2, Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a state-wide land conservation organization, invites all ages to celebrate Beltie Holiday with the cows at the Aldermere Farm Preserve. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, at 20 Russell Ave, Rockport. Visitors are encouraged to don their most festive (or ugliest) holiday sweaters and have their photos taken with a Belted Galloway calf. There will be free take-home kits to make Beltie ornaments and information about the youth...
Friends of Rockland Public Library holds Festival of Trees Silent Auction, Nov. 25
Fri, 11/10/2023 - 8:00am

ROCKLAND — The Friends of Rockland Public Library will hold their annual Festival of Trees Silent Auction and Raffle on Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Rockland Public Library. The silent auction begins at 1 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m. More than 30 festively decorated tabletop trees and wreaths will be featured throughout the library. All are decorated by local businesses and often include a generous gift certificate. The Library will be decked out in the holiday spirit as well. Everyone is invited to...
regain energy, lose weight, and decrease inflammation
Learn how to "break up" with sugar in wellness program at Camden library
Fri, 11/10/2023 - 8:00am

CAMDEN — On Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m., the Camden Public Library will host local women's health and functional medicine consultants Charlene Orne and Deb Czuchra for a presentation about the effects of sugar. The program, titled "I'm sorry Sugar, but we need to break up," will take place in the Picker Room at the Camden Public Library as well as on Zoom. To find the Zoom registration link to attend virtually, visit the “What’s Happening” adult events calendar at librarycamden.org, or click...
10th Annual Holiday Market in Lincolnville Center, Nov. 18
Fri, 11/10/2023 - 8:00am

LINCOLNVILLE CENTER — The Tenth Annual Holiday Market will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Community Building, located at 18 Searsmont Road, Rt. 173, in Lincolnville Center. The event is sponsored by the United Christian Church (UCC), organizers of the Lincolnville Center Indoor Flea Market. The Holiday Market will feature local crafters, antique dealers, and artists offering a full array of unique and affordable products including handcrafted wooden utensils,...
Waldo County General Hospital recognizes health care partners during Chamber of Commerce gala
Thu, 11/09/2023 - 5:00pm

It’s not every day that a high school student receives a standing ovation from a room full of business people, but that’s exactly what happened Friday, Nov. 3, at the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Chamber Awards Gala. Eagle Scout Kaleb Brown was recognized with the chamber’s Health Care Partner Award for building a helicopter landing pad in his hometown of Palermo as his Eagle Scout project earlier this year. Because of his efforts, LifeFlight now has a permanent place to land when...
Orthopedic surgeon Minal F.J. Cordeiro brings new procedure to PBMC
Thu, 11/09/2023 - 5:00pm

ROCKPORT — Pen Bay Medical Center is pleased to welcome Minal F.J. Cordeiro, MD, to the Pen Bay Orthopedics team. Dr. Cordeiro specializes in a procedure called anterior hip replacement. This is a minimally invasive total hip replacement that is done without cutting into the muscles and tendons surrounding the hip, allowing for a faster recovery time. For patients who are good candidates for this type of hip replacement, there are additional benefits, according to PBMC, in a news release...
37th Christmas By the Sea rolls into Camden, Dec. 1-3
Thu, 11/09/2023 - 9:00am

CAMDEN — A much loved holiday tradition is once again being planned to bring good tidings to the Camden area during the first weekend in December, as the Camden Area Business Group presents Christmas By the Sea. The 37th annual Christmas By the Sea weekend, scheduled for Dec. 1-3, 2023, will include many of the time-honored events that families have come to love, always made more special by the presence of Santa Claus and Elf Ellen, who have participated in Christmas By the Sea weekend since...
Pack 200 to lead annual Scouting for Food drive, Nov. 19
Thu, 11/09/2023 - 8:00am

CAMDEN — Local Cub Scout Pack 200 will hold their annual Scouting for Food drive on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, from 1 - 3 p.m., at the First Congregational Church of Camden, 55 Elm Street. Pack 200 wishes for the public to consider donating non-perishable foods and clean, gently used winter clothing. Place them in a recyclable bag or box and bring them to the church parking lot where the Cub Scouts will receive and sort donations between 1 - 3 p.m. All items will be donated to the Camden Area Food...
hiking with Moe Martin
Guided hike goes to Sheepscot Headwaters
Thu, 11/09/2023 - 8:00am

MONTVILLE — On Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Midcoast Conservancy will offer a special opportunity to hike with Moe Martin. Martin and his family have been stewards of their land, 350 acres in Montville, for decades, tending the hundreds of acres of woodland. Martin attended the University of Maine-Orono where he studied forestry. “He is thoughtful and observant, someone who loves and has protected his trees and land in an exemplary fashion by planting thousands of trees to...
Watershed School to hold Information Night, Nov. 14
Thu, 11/09/2023 - 8:00am

CAMDEN — Watershed School will hold an Information Night on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m., at Watershed School, 1 Free Street, in Camden. Prospective families, students, and anyone interested in learning more about Watershed School will have the opportunity to hear about the school's curriculum, personalized programs, and community partnerships. The admissions team will be on hand to discuss the application and admissions process, and faculty members and current students will also be available to...
What to do with end-of-season bounty
Take it and Make it: Maine Style
Wed, 11/08/2023 - 11:30am

Rutabaga. What do you do with this alien softball-sized thing? This is the kind of vegetable I’m likely to pass over at a farmer’s market, because it’s so unfamiliar, but it’s a fall/winter root vegetable that’s in season right now. It’s nutrient-packed , low-calorie, and high in antioxidants. The best part? One only cost .99. A side dish for a buck that could feed four people! But back to what to do with it—you just have to go on faith that if you peel it and cook it, it will taste good. I...
South School celebrates Halloween 2023
Tue, 11/07/2023 - 5:00pm

ROCKLAND — South School (RSU #13) celebrated Halloween with a pumpkin patch, classroom parties, and a spooktacular costume parade, bringing together students, parents, and staff for a fun-filled day of creativity, laughter, and festive spirit. Students donned an impressive array of costumes and the air buzzed with excitement as dinosaurs, princesses, witches, ninjas, animals, clowns, an astronaut, and Albert Einstein, walked the track around Wasgatt Field adjacent to the school. Spooky tunes...
Waterfall Arts giving away 150 DIY Board Game Kits to children this November
Tue, 11/07/2023 - 5:00pm

BELFAST — In honor of International Games Month this November, Waterfall Arts, in collaboration with community partners, is gifting 150 "DIY Board Game Kits" to children. These kits inspire imaginative play and creativity, containing versatile supplies like spinners, dice, and colorful chips. “Belfast has an active gaming community with enthusiasts of all ages: the thriving GameLoft youth development program serves 150 local kids aged 6-18, Belfast Free Library’s collection of games gets tons...
Puchalski named Medomak Valley High School’s DAR Good Citizen
Tue, 11/07/2023 - 1:15pm

WALDOBORO — Haley Annabelle Puchalski has been named Medomak Valley High School’s DAR Good Citizen for the class of 2024. Puchalski, the student of Katlin and Deneb Puchalski of of Waldoboro, is a driven dedicated, and caring student with an impressive academic and athletic record. A member of the MVHS chapter of the National Honor Society, Puchalski also holds numerous coaches awards and high academic standard awards for soccer, basketball and softball. She has been recognized as a student of...
An effort of five core churches
Camden Area Christian Food Pantry readies for annual turkey ride, conducts annual appeal
Mon, 11/06/2023 - 8:15pm

The Camden Area Christian Food Pantry (CACFP), at 128 Mt. Battie Street, serves several surrounding towns. Since the pandemic, CACFP has accepted families outside this nucleus welcoming any family in need that meets the income guidelines. At this time of year the pantry also helps support families through the CHRHS pantry program by donating Hannaford gift cards to add to their holiday gift boxes. CACFP offers a variety of foods, as well as some personal care items. The main sources of food are...
Learn how to manage critters in the garden with Belfast Garden Club, Nov.21
Mon, 11/06/2023 - 5:00pm

BELFAST — A biologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services in Maine will share advice on the problem of pesky critters in gardens at a free Belfast Garden Club program Tuesday, November 21. In “Managing Wildlife Pests in the Garden,” the USDA representative will discuss ways to identify the hungry interlopers in flower and vegetable beds and recommend methods to prevent their intrusion. The one-hour program, free to the public, will be presented at noon in the Abbott Room...
AARP Driver Safety Course offered in Camden, Nov. 16
Mon, 11/06/2023 - 5:00pm

CAMDEN — Drivers age 50 and over are invited to attend the AARP Driver Safety Course, scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Anderson Inn at Quarry Hill in Camden. Presented by instructor Paul Sheridan, AARP’s Smart Driver curriculum covers defensive driving, existing and new rules of the road and the impact of recent changes in automotive technology on the driving environment. Also discussed are age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time and how to know...
First Church in Belfast holds Christmas fair, Nov. 18
Mon, 11/06/2023 - 8:00am

BELFAST — The First Church in Belfast will hold its annual Christmas fair on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. This traditional fair will offer baked goods, crafts, a holiday table, jewelry, silent auction and more. Also a lunch of Don's Famous Fish Chowder and a variety of quiche will be offered for sale. In conjunction with the fair, the church will again be offering a "Make your own Wreath" event. “You can choose just the right size of your wreath, select from a wide variety of natural...
Maine adds eight new species to state’s Endangered and Threatened Species list
Sun, 11/05/2023 - 8:00am

Eight new species were added to Maine’s Endangered and Threatened Species list , including five birds, one bat, one bee, and a beetle. Two of these species, the saltmarsh sparrow and Ashton’s cuckoo bumble bee, are listed as Endangered, and the other six as Threatened. These additions, approved by the Maine Legislature, became official on October 25, 90 days after the end of the last legislative session. “Maine is known for its abundance of wildlife, but some species of wildlife are in danger...
In addition, graduate degrees are now available in some fields
Registration for Spring 2024 Term opens soon at UMA Rockland
Sun, 11/05/2023 - 8:00am

ROCKLAND — Registration for the Spring ’24 semester at the UMA Rockland Center opens for degree- seeking students on November 6; and opens for all students on November 13. The spring semester runs from January 16 – May 3, 2024. Hundreds of courses will be available via different instructional methods and times. You can choose courses that best fit your schedule and match your preferred learning style. This includes in-person courses at the UMA Rockland Center, as well as online and hyflex...
UMaine launches College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences
Sun, 11/05/2023 - 8:00am

ORONO — The College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences made its debut during a town hall meeting at the University of Maine on Oct. 31, 2023. The college, formerly known as the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture, is the largest of UMaine’s six colleges, accounting for 26.5% of all university enrollments. Members of the newly named College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences helped generate 41% of the university's research awards over the past year while driving impact...
Wawenoc Chapter of Maine Genealogical Society holds annual “Show and Tell”
Sun, 11/05/2023 - 8:00am

BELFAST — Join the Belfast Free Library and the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society for a fun “Show and Tell” program on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m., in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library. At the annual “Show and Tell” program, all attendees are encouraged to bring in something from their family’s history and share its story with the group. It can be anything — photo, record, award, jewelry, portrait, etc. “Join this fun and supportive group in talking about family...
UMaine Extension offers free virtual workshops to enhance youth development, inclusion
Sun, 11/05/2023 - 8:00am

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Northeast Regional Volunteer Connection is offering a series of virtual interactive workshops aimed at empowering volunteers and leaders to create inclusive and supportive environments for youth. The free workshops, to be held from November to April via Zoom, will cover a range of topics including LGBTQ+ inclusion, positive communication, mental wellness and building strong relationships in animal science programs. The first workshop, "Building...
how to fool them, and how to land them
Author, guide Lou Zambello to speak at Trout Unlimited meeting, Nov.13
Sun, 11/05/2023 - 8:00am

ROCKPORT — George's River Trout Unlimited (GRTU) welcomes guide, instructor and writer Lou Zambello to discuss his latest book, In Pursuit of Trophy Brook Trout: The Ultimate Handbook of Tactics, Timing, and Territory , his third book in his New England fly-fishing series. Zambello has fished for and guided anglers after wild trophy brook trout for decades and spent that time deciphering seasonal migration patterns, aquatic life cycles, and weather events impacting brookie behavior. He...
Nearly 70 years later, Ben Perry proudly steps off plane in ‘uniform’
Sat, 11/04/2023 - 7:00pm

THOMASTON — The advice Rockland native Ben Perry was given long ago was to not wear his uniform as he got off of the plane. His fellow Americans would jeer, taunt, and even spit on him. And when he told somebody that his landmark of choice for announcing his 1962 intent to re-enlist was center court of Boston Garden, he was again told – don’t do it. They’ll boo you right out of there. Perry, who joined the Navy in September 1954, a few months before the end of the Korean War, and then...
90’s themed Trivia Night being hosted in Thomaston, Nov. 16
Sat, 11/04/2023 - 8:00am

THOMASTON — The Knox Clinic and Thomaston Public Library will be hosting a 90’s Themed Trivia Night on Thursday, Nov.16, from 6 - 7:30 p.m., at the Thomaston Public Library, 60 Main Street in Thomaston. This is a Free and Sober event for community members to come together and have fun. Free food and prizes will be provided. For more information reach out to Jesse at jesse@knoxclinic.org or call 207-301-6997.
High school writing club announces winners of “Last Monday of the Month Writing Challenge”
Thu, 11/02/2023 - 6:30pm

WALDOBORO — On October 30, the Medomak Valley High School Writing Club held its first “Last Monday of the Month Writing Challenge” contest. The prompt for Ms. Barbour’s creative writing class was an article from the New York Times about Eastern European revenant lore. “Though not all contestants were in the creative writing class, they seemed to catch the Halloween vibe,” said a news release. The winners are the following: 1st prize, $50, to Rioux Meinersmann for her short story Again I Am...
team players
Thomaston Grammar students recognized for being cooperative in 2023
Thu, 11/02/2023 - 6:15pm

THOMASTON — Students at Thomaston Grammar School have been focusing on cooperation during the month of October. Several students at Thomaston Grammar School were recognized for being cooperative at a school-wide assembly on November 1. The students receiving this award are known to cooperate and be team players. Cooperation Award winners were: Tucker O’Hare, Nova Clements, Ezra Blakey, Kayden Barnard, Phoebe Edwards-Jenks, Skylar Haynes, Norah Smith, Derrick Corson, Ivy Gamage, Hazel Dare, Kate...
Thomaston Grammar School has fun with Halloween 2023
Thu, 11/02/2023 - 6:00pm

THOMASTON — Thomaston Grammar School had fun celebrating Halloween. The Friends and Family of TGS group provided Halloween crafts for students to make. They had a wonderful time making them. Then the whole school had a Halloween Costume Parade. Students enjoyed parading through Oceanside Middle School and showing their costumes to friends and family members who were able to join in along the parade route. “What a great day it was!” said TGS, in a news release.
learn about community resources in the area for those seeking recovery
Naloxone training planned for Rockland, Nov. 27
Thu, 11/02/2023 - 12:30pm

ROCKLAND — Join pharmacists from Pen Bay Medical Center and community partners, Monday, Nov. 27, at 6 p.m., to learn how to use naloxone to save the life of someone who is experiencing an opioid overdose, and to learn about community resources in the area for those seeking recovery. Naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, is a life-saving medication that is used to counter the effects of drugs like heroin and prescription narcotics. This free session will be held at Rockland City Hall, 270 Pleasant...
PBMC to hold free Spot Skin Cancer screening, Dec. 1
Wed, 11/01/2023 - 5:00pm

ROCKPORT — Pen Bay Medical Center will be hosting a free SPOT Skin Cancer™ screening on Friday, Dec. 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Beebe Health Center, located at 15 Anchor Drive in Rockport. “Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and nearly 20 Americans die from melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, every day,” said Kathryn Stevens, APRN-FNP of MMP Dermatology, in a news release. “Yet not only is skin cancer preventable, it’s highly treatable when detected...
Thomaston Veterans Day to recognize 103rd anniversary of Armistice Day
Wed, 11/01/2023 - 5:00pm

THOMASTON — On the morning of Saturday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., the Williams-Brazier Post 37 will celebrate the 103rd anniversary of the first Armistice Day in 1919 and how it became the Veterans Day that is celebrated across the United States, and around the world, today. “It is hoped that the Midcoast Community Band will provide patriotic music throughout the celebration,” said Post 37, in a news release. The celebration will be opened, and closed, by Post 37 Commander William Demmons. This will...
Wellness Wednesdays to hold session Nov. 8
Tue, 10/31/2023 - 5:00pm

ROCKLAND — Wellness Wednesdays holds a session Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 1-3 p.m., in the Coastal Recovery Community Center, 11 White Street, in Rockland. Wellness Wednesdays holds free holistic services twice a month for community members. Maine Family Planning’s Reproductive Empowerment Project will be available with education, resources, and services. For more information please contact Jesse Lucas: (207) 301-6997, jesse@knoxclinic.org
orange: “its vibrancy makes an impactful statement”
South School students practice kindness, inclusion, and acceptance in honor of Unity Day
Mon, 10/30/2023 - 5:00pm

ROCKLAND — Unity Day is part of National Bullying Prevention Month, a month-long event to prevent childhood bullying and promote kindness, acceptance and inclusion. South School (RSU #13) staff and students were encouraged to wear orange because it is a color commonly identified with the month and the autumn season. It is also a color that is associated with safety and visibility, according to Brenda Thomas, media liason for South School. It is a color described as warm and inviting, and its...
haunted trail, softball tournament, chili cookoff, free hayrides, and more
Thomaston Fall Festival celebrates the season, Nov. 5
Sun, 10/29/2023 - 1:00pm

THOMASTON — Thomaston Fall Festival will celebrate the season Nov. 5. Sunday events will take place at the Thomaston Municipal Building, from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. More than 20 local vendors will sell their goods. Vertical Entertainment will be bringing in inflatables for the kids, games, dunk tank, 140' obstacle course, rock wall, bungee jump, cotton candy, and more. The Chili Cook-Off is from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; a Pie Eating Contest, sponsored by Hot Hill Tavern, is at 2:30 p.m. The live band will be...
National Prescription Drug Takeback Day scheduled for Saturday is postponed until April 2024
Fri, 10/27/2023 - 10:00am

The National Prescription Drug Takeback Day scheduled for Oct. 28 has been postponed. “In light of the horrific incident in Lewiston, its impact on the public, and out of respect for the need for law enforcement agencies and personnel to stay focused on the ongoing investigation, DEA’s Portland Maine Resident Office has CANCELED Maine’s drug take back event scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2023,” said the Maine office of the Drug Enforcement Administration. “We will resume with the next take...
“While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping....”
2023 Halloween Rundown: Events for adults, parents, kids
Fri, 10/27/2023 - 9:30am

The Spooky Season is upon us! We have combed through every Halloween-themed event going on in the Midcoast to bring you a comprehensive rundown of events. From parties to art, from poetry to theater, we’ve color-coded these events for partying adults, parents, and kids to make finding them easier. Thursday, October 19 · Adults : The Rockland Public Library will host Deputy Library Director Patty King as she shares her multi-year...
WCGH’s Oct. 27 drive-thru Flu Clinic canceled
Thu, 10/26/2023 - 3:15pm
BELFAST — The Waldo County General Hospital Drive-thru flu clinic scheduled to take place Friday, Oct. 27, at the Belfast Shrine Club has been canceled. The next drive-thru flu clinic will be held Friday, November 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Belfast Shrine Club, located at 20 Northport Ave. Additionally, the City of Belfast, in partnership with the Belfast Public Health Nurse, will be offering flu vaccines on Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Belfast Boathouse, located at 34...
What to do with end-of-season bounty
Take it and Make it: Maine Style
Wed, 10/25/2023 - 9:45am

Kale, like beets, for me, is one of those vegetables I so want to like. It’s part of the Mediterranean diet, it’s been referred to as a “nutrition superstar” due to the amounts of vitamins A, B6, C, K, folate, fiber, carotenoids, and manganese, plus it’s only 20 calories a cooked cup—and plentiful and cheap this time of year. I really want to like and be friends with kale. But the raw texture of it for me in salads is not my thing. So, instead, I consulted a chef friend of mine to...
2023 Christmas By The Sea Craft Fair seeks vendors
Tue, 10/24/2023 - 8:00am

CAMDEN — The First Congregational Church in Camden will once again host its annual Craft Fair on Saturday Dec. 2, during Camden's Christmas By The Sea festivities. The Fair will run from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., and is followed by the annual Bell Concert, "Ringing in the Season" at 4 p.m. “Come to Camden and make a day of it,” said the Church, in a news release. Space is still available for artisans and crafters. The $25 space fee will be donated to the church's Shield's Mission Fund which helps folks...

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Upcoming Events

"The Magic of Maine” paintings by Lisa Kyle exhibits in December, reception Dec. 9

Event: Sat, Dec 9 - 1:00 pm
Rockville Community Chapel Christmas Service

Event: Sun, Dec 10 - 2:00 pm
Hope for the Holidays 2023 Sale Benefits Survivors of Domestic Abuse

Event: Fri, Dec 15 - 8:00 am
Strand to screen ‘In the Whale’ followed by director Q&A at first showing

Event: Fri, Dec 15 - 5:30 pm
Free CPR training for community offered during Wellness Wednesday

Event: Wed, Dec 13 - 1:00 pm
Belfast organizes Main Street parade around Wreaths Across America convoy, Dec. 10

Event: Sun, Dec 10 - 11:45 am
Rumpus for the Soul(stice) community swing dance in Belfast, Dec. 16

Event: Sat, Dec 16 - 6:30 pm
"Where Does Camden Stand on Climate Action?" panel discussion, Dec. 7

Event: Thu, Dec 7 - 6:30 pm
Fused Glass Ornament Workshop with Kathy Faass 12/9

Event: Sat, Dec 9 - 9:00 am
Lyman-Morse hosts free Holiday Photos on the Wharf Dec. 9

Event: Sat, Dec 9 - 1:00 pm
St. Euphemia Orthodox Christian to hold first annual Christmas Fair, Dec. 16

Event: Sat, Dec 16 - 10:00 am
Holiday Remembrance Ceremony through Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County, Dec. 10,

Event: Sun, Dec 10 - 2:00 pm
Christmas day community dinner to be held in Rockland

Event: Mon, Dec 25 - 12:30 pm
Community Players to read A Child’s Christmas In Wales, Dec. 17

Event: Sun, Dec 17 - 3:00 pm
Annual Solstice Celebration at Belfast church set for Dec. 16

Event: Sat, Dec 16 - 4:00 pm
17th annual Gingerbread Spectacular plans heating up!

Event: Fri, Dec 15 - 5:30 pm
Coastal Quilters to hold holiday celebration Dec. 9

Event: Sat, Dec 9 - 10:00 am
Triangle Gallery celebrates holiday season with ‘off the wall’ exhibit

Event: Fri, Dec 8 - 4:00 pm
Camden Conference hosts Caste in India: Myth and Reality

Event: Wed, Dec 13 - 6:00 pm
Paul Sullivan’s Christmas in Maine concert wraps up Camden Opera House year

Event: Sat, Dec 16 - 7:30 pm

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