Approximately 55 students representing Belfast, Mt View, Oceanside and Searsport high schools, along with the Ecology Learning Center, a charter high school in Unity, are busy practicing their…
Life
April 11 Topics: denuclearization and persistent organic pollutants
Dooryard Farm and Merryspring Nature Center are teaming up to offer “Dahlias Year-Round,” a four-part workshop series. Sessions will take place from 2 to 4 p.m., April 18, at Merryspring and…
CAMDEN — Merryspring Nature Center will host a free Spring Ecology Walk for all-ages, Friday, April 25, at 10 a.m.…
John Fromer will lead an online presentation called, About Dahlias, …
ROCKPORT — The next program in the Rockport Conservation Commission's Climate Talk Series at the Rockport Public Library will take place on Wednesday, April 16, at 6 p.m. The presentation…
demonstrating research, creativity, and ability to explore real world problems
Three students from the Belfast Community Outreach Program for Education, BCOPE, competed against nearly 300 high schoolers from across the state at the annual Maine State Science Fair, held on…
BELFAST — A Repair Cafe will be held Saturday, April 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," said the Cafe. "We can…
OLD TOWN — The University of Maine unveiled its new robotic milking barn – the third of its kind in Maine and a new resource for bolstering the…
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the 4th annual 4-H Agricultural Symposium for Maine teens on April 21–22.
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AUGUSTA — Tuesday, April 1, more than 800 high school students gathered in the Augusta Civic Center this week to compete in the 46th Annual Maine State…
University of Maine Cooperative Extension has launched an updated community garden map to help connect Mainers looking for an opportunity to plant, tend and…
including a new film featuring the stories of two survivors of domestic abuse
DAMARISCOTTA — "Domestic abuse is one of the most difficult challenges facing our communities today," said New Hope Midcoast, in a news release.
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Points North Institute leads panel and Q&A with youth filmmakers
BELFAST — On Tuesday, May 27, at 6 p.m., Torchlight Media, Colonial Theatre, and Points North Institute will host a special community event and fundraiser…
for students who have completed third, fourth, fifth grade
LIBERTY — Citizen’s Association of Liberty Lakes (CALL) will be offering its annual free Lake Keepers Camp, August 4-8, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Lake St George State Park…
WALDOBORO — Medomak Valley High School announces the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2025.
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WALDOBORO — Teacher William Hinkley was presented with Blueberry Broadcasting’s Teacher Appreciation Award created to recognize Mainer’s dedication to the intellectual and emotional…
WALDOBORO — Susan Jones has been awarded Medomak Valley High School’s Horace Mann Crystal Apple Award for 2025 for distinguished teaching.
"Susan is without doubt…
ROCKPORT — Riley School invites girls ages 7-14 to its campus Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., for “The Art and Science of Nature." This…
can be trusted to do what is asked of them, to contribute, to be loyal to friends, classmates, family members
THOMASTON — Students at Thomaston Grammar School have been focusing on honesty during the month of March. Several students at TGS were recognized for their honesty at a school-wide assembly on…
directly supporting the Sherman Medical Fund
THOMASTON — Pope Memorial Humane Society (PMHS) has received a $75,000 matching gift from Dr. Henry LaBrie and Martine Richard LaBrie of Friendship.
"This…
Midcoast backyard gardeners, we know there are quite a few of you. And your gardens often look fantastic, from Memorial Day right through mid-October. It is obvious you care for them, and your…
more than just personal belongings in trash bags
For many individuals leaving incarceration in Knox and Waldo counties, the road to reintegration begins with little more than a plastic trash bag to carry their…
having evolved from 13 diverse family farmsteads
BELFAST — On Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at noon, in the Abbott Room of Belfast Free Library, Belfast Garden Club will host blueberry farmer Ron Howard, who will discuss how Brodis Blueberries has…
Maine lawmakers on the health committee are considering a bill that would eliminate a new requirement for health care professionals to report miscarriages before 20 weeks to the state…
CamdenCAN and Camden Talks Climate series
CAMDEN — CamdenCAN and the Camden Public Library, as part of its continuing Camden Talks Climate series, welcome Camden resident Anna Dembska for her presentation “…
Balancing Safety
CAMDEN — Camden Public Library, in partnership with the Maine Mycological Association, welcomes back mushroom expert Greg Marley on Sunday, April 6 at 1:30 p.m., for his talk “Foraging for Wild…
strategies to nourish the body, regulate the nervous system, harness the healing power of nature
ROCKLAND — A free, in-person workshop on how to lower inflammation naturally will be held Sunday, April 13, from 2:30 - 4 p.m., at Hole In The Wall Bagels, 754 Main Street, Rockland.
In…
Dive into Vernal Pools
BELFAST — The next session of Youth Community Science Explorers STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)…
Logging Expo in Bangor on May 16-17, 2025
The Maine AgrAbility program announces the release of a new resource focused on boosting workplace safety and wellness for the state’s logging workforce. Program…
OWLS HEAD — The Owls Head Transportation Museum announces STEM Fest 2025, a dynamic two-day event dedicated to highlighting STEM fields, craftsmanship, fabrication, trades, and career…
hands-on activities, informative displays, free samples, keynote speaker
ROCKPORT — The Rockport Public Library will host “Seed Fest” on Saturday, April 12. Seed enthusiasts and gardening buffs of all ages can browse tables throughout the library…
CAMDEN — Registration is open for two Summer Ecology Camps, a joint program between Merryspring Nature Center and Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District.
Eco-Explorers for ages…
ROCKLAND — Jump into the spring season at the Friends of Rockland Public Library spring book and bake sale, Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Library’s…
reduce the fear of falling
A Matter of Balance, an 8-week workshop, begins Monday, April 7, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (No class on 4/21 and 5/26).
…
The Satellite of West Bay Rotary is raising money for Konbit Sante, a healthcare organization in Haiti.
Cuts in international funding for programs that…
state representatives, lawmakers, community insight
Three different topics will be discussed in a three-part series called "Elisif's Story: Screenings & Conversations."
The Role of Policy & Community in Recovery…
BELFAST — Coastal Mountains Land Trust invites the public to another Wednesday Waldo Walk. Coastal Mountains volunteer and Waldo County…
ROCKPORT — Registration available for April 2025 classes at Five Town CSD Adult Education.
Five Town CSD provided the following course descriptions:…
a model for studying hibernation in non-tropical climates
Eric Brown will lead an online presentation called, A Global Study of Squirrels, hosted by Merryspring Nature Center, …
BELFAST — Longtime Belfast residents Bruce and Randy Mailloux will be honored at this year’s Katahdin Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, Golden Eagle Dinner on May 15, 2025, at the Belfast Yacht…
horticulture programs with Merryspring Nature Center
ROCKPORT — Learn how to take your gardening to the next level at a program all about raised beds, Wednesday, April 9, at 1 p.m. The program will be presented at the Rockport…
The Rockport Garden Club will feature a session on starting seeds with Writer, Photographer, Traveler and Seed Advocate Charlie Costello, April 3, at 1 p.m. at the West…
Jigsaw race, puzzle swap
SEARSPORT — The Second Annual Carver Memorial Library Puzzlepalooza featuring a Puzzle Swap and Jigsaw Race takes place Saturday, April 12, with the Puzzle Swap starting at 10…
The challenge of recruiting and retaining teachers in Maine is profound. The state …
WINSLOW — Scouting leaders from Kennebec, Lincoln, Knox, Franklin and Somerset counties gathered to honor Yvette Bernier with the highest award a local Scouting district…
scenic views of the St. George River
APPLETON — Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers Hike, …
Kristen Winters shares her event-planning experience
CAMDEN — United Midcoast Charities (UMC) will hold its next LEARN@UMC workshop, “Event Planning for Nonprofits”, Wednesday, April 9, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., at the UMC office in Camden. UMC is…
Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition will be hosting two activities in April 2025.
Paddle Goose River with BBWC
Celebrate Earth Day by paddling…
BELFAST — Spring Craft Fair will be held Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 95 High St., Belfast.
Many craft venders gifts for Easter and Mother’s Day…
'Jazz and Jewels' fundraiser May 9
Registration is now open for Midcoast Habitat for Humanity's Women Build 2025, an annual event that brings women together to make a direct impact on affordable housing in Knox County…
