ROCKPORT — On Wednesday, May 20, the Penobscot Bay YMCA hosted its Annual Meeting, a heartfelt evening that brought together staff, board members, donors, and…
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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
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…
see evidence of past disturbances that created the forest we have today
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.…
resources and alternative approaches to protecting water quality and habitat
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine DEP are co-sponsoring an in-person half-day training in Shoreline Erosion Stabilization Practices using O.U.R. S.H.O.R.E. practices on…
BELFAST and ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals welcome Bethany Oprie, Physician Associate, to their Palliative Care Belfast and Palliative Care Rockport practices. …
inviting public feedback via online and written submissions
ROCKLAND — On Wednesday, May 20, more than 45 community members joined the Rockland City Council and consultants from Maine-based destination management firm Spring…
Rebecca “Becca” Gildred has been appointed to Maine State Credit Union Board of Directors, "bringing extensive nonprofit leadership experience and a…
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Fishermen, scientists, chefs, and…
donations matched by store co-owner and dispersed via Maine Strong Memorial Foundation
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…
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
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…
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,…
Maine Strong Memorial Foundation
BELGRADE — Following the tragic fire and explosion in Searsmont, Hammond Lumber Company (Hammond) is announcing a $100,000 donation to support the victims and families impacted by the fire and…
Maine Department of Labor announces its no-cost trainings for June 2026.
Upcoming classes:
Establishing or Improving Your Safety &…
SEARSMONT — To date, more than 150 interviews of responders, employees, and victim’s families have been conducted in the wake of a fire and subsequent explosion at Robbins Lumber, Friday morning,…
previous competitors include St. George Municipal School Unit and Herring Gut Coastal Science Center
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…
The plan identifies a need for approximately 540 new housing units in Rockland by 2030 - roughly 60 new units per year
…
The 1772 Foundation Historic Preservation
Partnering for a seventh year with The…
more than 500 educators nominated for 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year
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
Three educators from Children’s House Montessori School were among others celebrated as part of a statewide spotlight on inspiring early childhood…
On April 16, 2026 the Waldo County Commissioners hosted the 15th Spirit of America ceremony honoring outstanding volunteerism in Waldo County at the Waldo County Commissioners Courtroom, 39B…
ROCKPORT — In April, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital’s Family Birth Center welcomed two new original art pieces by an artist with a personal connection to the hospital.
The artist, Miles…
meet the practitioners, enjoy light refreshments, view artwork
Midcoast Health Collective will open its doors to the community on Friday, June 5, from 4 to 6 p.m., pairing a tour of its downtown wellness space with an exhibition of new paintings by…
adding a pond to your property for wildlife, irrigation or recreation
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is holding a Pond Construction and Management Workshop, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Inn Along the Way, in…
dedicated in Grant’s honor, The Town of Brooks will take ownership of the building in next few weeks
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…
THOMASTON — Periwinkle Needlepoint is celebrating one year in business in downtown Thomaston this June. Owner Jen Webber will mark the occasion with an open house celebration,…
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…
supporting domestic abuse victims and prevention program for teens
A $7,500 grant awarded to Finding Our Voices by First National Bank is funding safety and peace for Maine women and children who are domestic abuse survivors and a groundbreaking dating-abuse…
interior design and home products
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…
the conservation and advancement of Maine aquatic environment, and/or marine related coastal trades
PORT CLYDE — The Herring Gut Coastal Science Center will award the Phyllis Wyeth Visionary Award to individuals who have contributed to the field of…
Midcoast Climate, Energy + Green Building Happy Hour is organizing a free, all ages "Land, Food & Water Tour and Happy Hour" on Friday, May 29.…
family-friendly event in celebration of Arbor Day
On Sunday, May 17, in celebration of Arbor Day, the Rockland Tree Board will host a tree planting at MacDougal Park.
The family-friendly event will take place at 1 p.m…
Grand opening held on May 1
ROCKLAND—After three years of operating an outdoor Makers Market in Rockland, Christa Zuber opened the doors to her first brick-and-mortar makers' shop at 376 Main Street on May 1.
It's a…
The Knox Clinic is one of eight health organizations receiving cancer screening grants from the Maine Cancer Foundation. Total funding for the eight…
Rockland, Mount Desert Island dentists attend the ceremony
Dozens of Maine dental providers were celebrated on May 9 in Augusta when Finding Our Voices won the Governor's Award for Service and Volunteerism for its program of…
Maine Seacoast Mission President John Zavodny has announced the two recipients of the Sunbeam Award for 2026, Reverend Scott Planting and Andrew Davis, for their…
ROCKLAND — Erika Manning LMT, CMLDT, CPT, CYT has joined the Midcoast Health Collective at 558 Main Street.
Manning has practiced Massage Therapy, Polarity Therapy, Reiki and Yoga Therapy…
detour routes will be available
ROCKLAND — The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will conduct work to replace a railroad crossing with a new concrete crossing in Rockland from May 13 to May…
On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the City of Rockland will host a public workshop about cruise tourism and the City’s ongoing efforts to use data to guide cruise tourism planning and policy decisions.…
transporting MaineCare members in Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc counties
ModivCare, a MaineCare non-emergency transportation (NET) provider, has announced plans to partner with Waldo Community Action Partnership (Waldo CAP) to onboard services to Region 5 in Maine.…
Fatalities statistics for 2023 and 2024, as well as preliminary 2025
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety are urging drivers to buckle up ahead of the Click It or…
May 26 recognition ceremony open to the public
BELFAST — Maine Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMS-C) has recognized MaineHealth Waldo Hospital for its readiness to care for pediatric patients, awarding the hospital the Pediatric…
One subheading from Secretary of State's election process update: Photography or filming in/near polling places
AUGUSTA — With Sunday, May 10 marking 30 days until the Primary Election on June 9 and absentee voting getting underway statewide…
13 local nonprofit organizations providing vital services
The Camden Rotary Club has awarded $50,000 in grants to 13 local nonprofit organizations providing vital services in the areas of food security, housing, health…
learn about AIO’s six core programs, volunteer opportunities
The staff and board of AIO invite the community to visit AIO on Tuesday, May 19, from 4 - 6 p.m., for their annual Open House. The event will take place rain or…
a dedicated space for both early- and late-phase clinical trials
BIDDEFORD — The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) has awarded MaineHealth $2 million to create the state’s first Clinical Research Unit (CRU).…
On Saturday, May 16, from 9 - 11 a.m., the Chapman-Hall House Stewardship Committee will hold an information meeting for anyone interested in volunteering at this…
