LIBERTY — Join Georges River Land Trust (GRLT) and Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) for an evening of stargazing at the summit of Haystack Mountain Preserve in Liberty/Montville. This event will…
Outdoors
'Catch a Sturgeon, Let It Go. See a Sturgeon, Let Us Know'
Cleaner water, dam removals, and efforts to reduce threats are helping create better conditions for Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon recovery in Maine’s coastal rivers.
"To…
ROCKPORT — Midcoast Rec welcomes all for a free celebration event on October 3, from 4 - 7 p.m.
"Midcoast Rec's annual Community Day is bigger and…
SEARSMONT — Did you know you can fish in the St. George River all year long, asked Georges River Land Trust, in a news release. Have you been curious about fly fishing, but don’t…
HOPE — Join the Maine Mycological Society on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., for a walk that explores the expansive world of fungi. This educational…
Those with the disease carry blue flowers, families and caregivers carry yellow
The Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter invites the public to attend one of seven 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Maine this September and October.
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For the 19th year, the Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame has selected 10 Finalists for the organization’s 2026 student-athlete-of-the-year awards. The Finalists are chosen from…
As autumn arrives in the Midcoast, the Camden Snow Bowl invites visitors and locals to experience the beautiful fall foliage from a different perspective—high above Ragged…
'Water wars are somewhat of a Camden tradition'
It is the time of year when most of Maine's lakes and ponds are at their yearly low water level and it seems like just about every year at this time someone tells me they fear that Megunticook…
bring used sneakers to donate toward recycle/reuse
Peace Ridge is hosting its 5th Annual 5k Run for the Animals & 1 Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. This family friendly event will be held at PRS’s Northeast…
SEARSMONT — Georges River Land Trust (GRLT) invites you for coffee and pastries at Gibson Preserve in Searsmont every Wednesday morning in October, from 8 - 10 a.m.
These informal…
ROCKPORT — Friday, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon, Maine Coast Heritage Trust steward and naturalist Kirk Gentalen will lead attendees on a guided hunt for the natural treasures of…
day-use only; not all parks participate
This September, the Maine State Library and Maine State Parks are celebrating National Library Card Sign-up Month by giving Maine library card holders a day to…
THOMASTON — Join Georges River Land Trust and the Maine Forest Service, Thursday, Oct. 1, from 3 - 5 p.m., at the Rockland Bog Preserve in Thomaston, for a woodland walk looking admiring the…
ROCKLAND — There's only one winner. Unless you consider the longest drive prize for the thirteenth green. Or, if you consider the two beneficiaries of this golf tournament, played annually on the…
Cornhole Tourney fundraiser, September 19
The Town of Liberty has been awarded a $75,000 Community Action Grant through Maine’s Community Resilience Partnership, part of the latest round of state funding announced by…
Benner Hill Trail Development Project
Approximately three miles of shared-use hiking and mountain biking trails are being built on Benner Hill in Rockland. Beginning on Saturday, September 12, as part of the Benner…
September 8
Jill Howell, project manager for Downeast Salmon Federation, will present on the organization's work to conserve and restore sea-run fish in Maine's rivers Sept. 8, 6 to 7 p.m. at the Camden…
free half mile kids' fun run starts at 7:30 a.m.
SEARSPORT — Join Carver Memorial Library on Saturday, Sept. 26, for the Carver Memorial Library 2nd Annual Book It 5K, a fun and…
focusing on bog bridging and root removal
HOPE — Join Coastal Mountains and Georges River Land Trusts for a special trail workday for women and nonbinary folks at Ragged Mountain. Led by women trails professionals from both organizations…
“All of the kids that we’ve had come through are all very unique in their own right,” said Rockland firefighter/paramedic Elliot Stanley, regarding the annual visit by a group of child burn…
in Memory of Cassidy Charette
Messalonskee High School Girls Soccer and the ShineOnCass Foundation will host its 11th annual girls youth mentoring day “ShineOn Saturday” Sept. 26, from 12 to 2 p.m., at Messalonskee High School…
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust, Sept. 3, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., on a guided hike along the trails of the McLellan-Poor Preserve in Northport. …
Strollers, wheelchairs, mobility scooters, bikes, foot scooters welcome
BELFAST — Take in the early fall beauty as you roll, stroll, run, or skip down the rail trail in Belfast, Sept. 12, starting at 8:30 a.m. The Start is the head of the Belfast Rail Trail at the…
a history-focused ramble
Join Camden Hills State Park staff for a history-focused ramble through the Sagamore (shore side) section of the park, Aug. 19, from 10 - 10:45 a.m.
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NEWCASTLE — The Lincoln County Recovery Community Center, located at 3 Hall St., Newcastle, will be holding its 5K road race on August 22, with sign in beginning at 8 a.m.
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APPLETON — The Washington Grunge, in partnership with Georges River Land Trust and Midcoast Conservancy, continues to host Welcoming Walkabouts, a hiking series for LGBTQIA+ community members at…
BROOKSVILLE — Horse owners and equine enthusiasts will have a rare opportunity to learn from nationally recognized liberty horsemanship trainer Patrick, of Gamilah Unbridled,…
school supplies, BMX stunt show, hot dogs, haircuts, family activities, community resources
BELFAST — The Waldo County YMCA and Waldo Community Action Partners (WCAP) are partnering to launch a new back to school tradition, School-a-Palooza, on Sunday, Aug. 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at…
gain hands-on experience in fly-tying and casting workshops
ORLAND — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the 4-H Downeast Fly Fishing Day on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Craig Brook…
SWANVILLE — Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and MaineHealth’s Community Health program for a guided hike along the trails of Meadow Brook Preserve…
benefitting the 'Bridge to Care Fund'
MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals have extended the registration deadline for their inaugural Partners in Care Community Golf Classic…
refreshments, games, activities for all ages
"Midcoast Rec is honored to announce the opening of new outdoor tennis courts dedicated to the late Eric Lee, beloved coach and tennis pro," said Midcoast Rec, in a news…
Join Georges River Land Trust on Friday, July 31, for an afternoon of paddling on Crawford Pond and trail maintenance on 100 Acre Island Preserve.
The paddle to 100 Acre Island will begin…
Celebrating Heritage 1743 to 2026
The 43rd Annual Friendship Day and Friendship Lobster Boat Races are taking place this weekend, July 17-19 in Friendship, Maine.
Friendship Day kicks off this Friday, July 17, with a Pie…
volunteers needed
Athletes and community members are invited to swim, bike, and run in what organizers describe as "one of Maine’s most scenic coastal events." The annual…
"Go the Extra Mile"
The Lincoln County Recovery Community Center will be hosting a 5k+ road race and kid's fun run on August 22, at its location, 3 Hall St., Newcastle, Maine. Sign in will begin at 8…
CUSHING — The Washington Grunge, in partnership with Georges River Land Trust and Midcoast Conservancy, presents Welcoming Walkabouts, a hiking series for LGBTQIA+ community members at various…
followed by family fun at Ames Elementary School
BELFAST — The 5th Annual Bryan’s Ride hits the road on Saturday, July 25, 2026, and this year’s event is shaping up to be the biggest and best yet, according to organizers, in a news release.…
After 28 years, the TD Beach to Beacon 10K is getting a fresh new look, which was revealed June 29, 2026 at a celebratory event held at Shipyard Brewing…
Downeast Donkey Walks offer quiet calm in Searsport
SEARSPORT—A red barn at the end of a dead-end dirt road in Searsport is one of the happiest places in Maine this summer. Inside Rebecca Loveland's barn, four gentle, sweet donkeys, Kota, Ed, Henry…
SEARSPORT — Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT), MaineHealth’s Community Health program, and Friends of Sears Island for a Happy Wanderers hike on Thursday, July 2, …
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) today issued updated freshwater fish consumption advisories for Freedom, Knox, Unity and…
fundraising for programs that strengthen families and promote child safety throughout Lincoln and Knox counties
Healthy Kids will host the 21st Annual Strawberry Shortcake Shuffle 5K Run/Walk on July 11, at Great Salt Bay School in Damariscotta.
"Participants will enjoy a professionally timed, well-…
The Camden Snow Bowl is inviting mountain bikers of all ages and abilities to hit the trails this summer through two weekly community ride programs designed to build skills,…
Special Olympics Maine's 2026 State Summer Games will take place this weekend, June 5-7, at the University of Maine, in Orono. More than 2,200 athletes and coaches from every…
inviting the community to draw closer to the St. George River and respark childlike wonder
Georges River Land Trust brings "SEED" a series of participatory art experiences to Midcoast Maine, in collaboration with 2026 Maine Arts Commission Visual Arts Fellow Lihua Lei Farley.
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On Saturday, June 20, Freedom Riders, out of Oxford county, will participate in a benefit ride for the affected firefighters from the Robbins Lumber fire.
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