New environmental DNA tools can accurately and inexpensively quantify kelp-derived biomass in sediments below commercial kelp farms, according to research recently…
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Midcoast Maine nonprofits invited to apply to be beneficiary of MCC’s June 2026 concert
Midcoast Maine nonprofits are invited to apply to be selected as the beneficiary of proceeds from Midcoast Community Chorus’ June 2026 concert.
"For this upcoming year, the choral group…
for those who live, work, or recreate in the watershed
Midcoast Conservancy is hosting their third annual State of the Sheepscot event on September 24, 2025. The free community event will be held from 5 - 7 p.m., at…
work to remove invasive species along the Bog Overlook Trail
Join Georges River Land Trust, Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, and the City of Rockland’s Parks and Rec Department and Trails Committee for a hands-on workshop covering common…
As of Sept. 15, the Maine Department of Transportation began work at the intersection of Route 1, Cochran Road and Cross Road in Edgecomb.
Crews will remove the existing flashing beacons…
ROCKLAND — Now that the Bog Trail has been established, creation of another access trail is being eyed, which will allow substantial progress to the Waterfront to Wilderness project,…
' This is an enormous increase'
HALLOWELL — In a Sept. 16 news release, Maine's Public Advocate said she is concerned about the scale of a Central Maine Power Company spending plan that would, if approved, affect customers…
keeping your colonies healthy
Maine State Apiarist Jenn Lund will be present "Biosecurity in the Bee Yard, keeping your colonies healthy," Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m., at the UMaine Waldoboro Extension office in the large…
The day he took office, President Donald Trump issued a …
ROCKPORT — Two care team members from MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital were recently honored with employee awards during a ceremony held on the hospital campus. Each quarter, the hospitals recognize…
the day every year where all veteran organizations gather to remember those who remain in captivity or are missing
National POW MIA Recognition Day events will be held September 21, beginning at 10 a.m., on the Camden Village Green. Camden's War Memorial Post 30, American Legion members will read the names of…
"A Beginner’s Guide to Composting"
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will conclude its …
Last of the series by Knox-Lincoln Soil and water conservation district
Soil Health Field Day heads to Sheepscot General Store and Farm, in Whitefield, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
The community is invited to join Matt Boucher, State Soil…
open to ALL jobseekers
The 2025 Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign is continuing with an event September 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the University of Maine Orono.
Maine's annual Hire-A-Vet…
In celebration of its 150th anniversary, Camden National Bank closed its offices and banking centers at noon on Wednesday, September…
ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital welcomes Mikaela Coburn-Pierce, MD, to its Palliative Care practice.
Dr. Coburn-Pierce joins PBH after completing her fellowship at the University of…
September 15–21, 2025
The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA), in partnership with Amtrak Downeaster, will be participating in “…
demonstrating exceptional dedication and efforts
Patricia St. Clair, a Knox County volunteer from Saint George, is the Girl Scouts of Maine's Volunteer of the Month of June. St. Clair is currently involved as a…
AUGUSTA — In celebration of Deaf culture and the heritage of American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf literature, art and folklore, Governor Janet Mills has…
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust employees recently presented more than $24,000 in donations collected through the Bank’s employee-driven charitable giving program, Casual for a Cause, to nine…
Choosing the Right Fundraising Counsel for Your Organization
United Midcoast Charities (UMC) announces the next session in its LEARN@UMC series: Unlocking Success: Choosing the Right Fundraising Counsel for Your Organization. The workshop will be led by…
'Whether someone has an hour or the whole day, there are plenty of ways to be part of the celebration'
The Thomaston Recreation Department and Thrive in Thomaston are gearing up for a new annual Fall Festival, set for Saturday, Oct. 25, from 12 - 8 p.m., on the lawn outside the Thomaston Municipal…
'In honor of Kevin and his important role in our community'
The Owls Head South Thomaston Thomaston (OSHTT) Transfer Station Board is holding an Opening Ceremony for a new Swap Shop at the facility on September 20, at noon. The ceremony follows OSHTT's E-…
Camden National Corporation has appointed Marie J. McCarthy as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Company, effective immediately, and as…
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — Local farmers and entrepreneurs are invited to showcase their products at farmers’ markets on the campuses of MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals later this month. The…
ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital welcomes Colin T. Waters, MD, PhD, to its Emergency Medicine department.
Dr. Waters joins PBH after completing his residency at the University of…
'this cherished light station and its guiding light have never looked back in time. They have only looked forward'
OWLS HEAD — Two hundred years ago today, the Owls Head Lighthouse beamed its first light toward the sea with the intention of guiding mariners to shore and evolving into an assurance to those…
Habitat ReStore
Midcoast residents Amanda Dwelley and Jess Scott, organizers of a bi-monthly “Midcoast Climate, Energy and Green Building Happy Hour”, are teaming up with Midcoast Habitat for Humanity to host a…
guest speakers, tours, birthday cake
On September 10, 2025, the Owls Head Light Station will celebrate its 200th anniversary as a guardian of mariners near and far. This date marks the day in 1825 when Owls Head Light was first lit,…
Multiple Maine airports will receive a total of $14,262,173 to support important infrastructure improvements, according to U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair…
improving neonatal resuscitation skills among rural clinicians
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities has awarded MaineHealth a four-year, $2.8 million grant to further develop technology designed to…
The Museum of Maritime Pets will host its second annual Mini-Golf Charity Benefit on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. - noon, at Golfer’s Crossing, 7 Country Way, Rockport. This event will…
ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital welcomes Mary Wood, MD, to its Pediatrics Rockport practice.
Dr. Wood comes to PBH from Central Maine Healthcare, where she was a pediatrician for…
By incenting new rental units, the program is intended to help address the region’s housing needs
Thanks to the pilot program ADU Boost, Rockland homeowners interested in building an additional dwelling unit on their property may qualify for up to $10,000 in project costs.…
Jessica Berry, director of Special Education at St. George MSU and director of…
In Gouldsboro, a solar-powered nursery for kelp cultivation; On Islesboro, climate adaptation for The Narrows
Island Institute has awarded $214,000 in Glenn Fund Community Impact Grants to 56 projects advancing climate solutions, economic opportunity, and community…
education about sustainable trailbuilding; volunteer work session
Join Georges River Land Trust, Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, and Midcoast Trails Stewardship for a hands-on workshop about sustainable trailbuilding practices, the ways…
Peggy Young has joined Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as Assistant Vice President, Branch Relationship Manager for the Bank’s location in Rockland. She leads a team of banking professionals to…
Four Maine educators representing counties from the coast to the highlands are state finalists for 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year.
Bridget Wright, an English…
PORT CLYDE — THe Herring Gut Coastal Science Center has announced that Bill Mook, owner of Mook Sea Farm, and …
BRUNSWICK — Beginning September 15, several MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH) programs currently situated at 66 Baribeau Drive in Brunswick will relocate to the…
Garden tour and Q & A
Waldo County Extension Association (WCEA) will host The Ecology of the Maine Garden tour and Q…
Business news
ROCKLAND — Maine State Credit Union has announced that Paul Doody has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking. With…
With the help of a donation from…
ORONO, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension faculty and staff earned multiple national and regional awards this summer at the 2025…
second of four in UMaine Extension’s Fall Gardening Webinar Series
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will present its second fall gardening webinar, “The Late Season Garden: Reflections and Tasks,” Tuesday, Sept.…
ROCKLAND — On Wednesday, Sept. 3, "the community is invited to gather for a special celebration of democracy, recovery, and community care,"…
Island Institute has promoted of Peter King to Chief Financial Officer. After seven years serving as Operations Coordinator, Budget Manager, and most recently…
how vinegar is made and vinegar's many uses
The Rockport Garden Club will hold its’ September meeting Thursday, Sept. 4, starting promptly at 1 p.m., with Bob Sewall and Mia Mantelo as the guest speakers. The program will highlight longtime…
