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What will the future of “work” look like? What part does work play in our psychological well being? What constitutes meaningful work? These are some of the questions the Camden Philosophical…

WALDOBORO — The Waldo Theatre has announced audition dates for its holiday community theatre production of Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some!), to be staged at The Waldo on December…

Nativity Lutheran Church’s annual Harvest Festival and Tag Sale will be held Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the church, 179 Old County Rd., in Rockport.
Tag sale items in the…

ROCKPORT — Dust off your lederhosen and get ready to celebrate. Legacy Rockport and the RES Programming Committee announce Oktoberfest, a family-friendly event that promises fun for all ages. The…

Bill Packard will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Hope Historical Society, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at the Hope Fire Station, Camden Road, Hope.
The evening will begin with a…

The application window for the 2025 WinterKids Winter Games is now open. As Maine’s only nonprofit dedicated to increasing outdoor physical activity for children during winter, WinterKids invites…

On October 3, 2024, Governor Janet Mills announced her appointment of Samantha Horn, an expert in land use and natural resource policy and planning, to lead the Maine Office of Community Affairs,…

BELFAST — Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to two free upcoming talks and book signings.
On Tuesday, October 15, at 6 p.m., Cynthia Reeves and Elizabeth Garber will…

During the month of September, students at Thomaston Grammar School have been focusing on kindness. Several students at Thomaston Grammar School were recognized for showing kindness at a school-…

Advance care planning is an organized process of reflecting upon and discussing goals for future health care decisions.
"It is an important part of creating an advance directive, which is a…

The USDA is awarding a $2.1M grant to the Winterport Water District. The agency also will provide a $1.1M loan to the District. Nationwide, USDA is investing $443 million through the…
ROCKLAND — 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, as Rockland PD watched the skies and the weather radar, Pen Bay Christian School was watching the growing crowd that arrived half an hour early for…

“It’s been more than 100 years since herds of woodland caribou graced the state of Maine. At least we can still claim the potato.”
Thus opens the description in this year’s Fedco…

BELFAST — Waldo County General Hospital welcomes Everett Steinbarger, PA-C, to its Primary and Walk-in Care practice.
Steinbarger comes to Waldo from Mount Desert Island Hospital, in Bar…

Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital have expanded their cardiac rehab class offerings, making it easier for patients to take care of their heart health.
In addition to…

Belfast Rotary Club’s annual Belfast Harbor Fest, the club’s three-day community celebration of Belfast’s waterfront heritage, was one of the most successful in the 17-year history of the event.…

Amy Hopkins, of Saltwater Mountain Company, will give "an invigorating and inspiring presentation" about the cold dipping experience and its incredible benefits, on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 6:30 p.m…
Join CamdenCAN and the town of Camden for a joint presentation and discussion focused on harbor flood vulnerabilities and potential alternatives to address those threats in Camden Harbor. This…

THOMASTON — Watts Hall Community Arts welcomes KindKids Music for a lively family concert on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 10:30 a.m. This 45-50 minute interactive show is designed to engage children from…

ROCKPORT — Maine Water welcomes customers to come learn about the water treatment process from the water professionals during an open house at the drinking water treatment facility in Rockport on…

ROCKPORT — Later this month, Pen Bay Medical Center will open the doors of its new Rockland Health Center, located within the Rockland Plaza at 75 Maverick St., when it opens its relocated Walk-in…

CUSHING — The Cushing Historical Society closes out its 2024 season, Thursday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m., with a Fall Potluck and special trivia contest: So You Think You Know Cushing?
The event is…

CAMDEN — Sound Bathing is back at the Camden Amphitheatre, Friday, Oct. 11, at 4:30 p.m.
"Enjoy the relaxing and transformative sound of gongs and chimes in the beautiful autumn Amphitheatre…

Patrisha McLean, founder and CEO of the Maine nonprofit Finding Our Voices, is a featured speaker on an October 21 webinar co-sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women.
Building…

The Camden Public Library will host another event in the Camden Talks Climate series cosponsored by the town of Camden and CamdenCAN (Climate Action Now) on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 6:30 p.m., in the…

SPRUCE HEAD — On Saturday, Oct. 19, from 4 to 8 p.m., ghouls and goblins, games, and a giant glowing dragon will welcome everyone to the Spruce Head Community Hall, 30 Village Road, for treats and…

Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas will hold a fiddle workshop, Saturday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m., at The Waldo.
Based on the fiddle music of Scotland and beyond, this workshop is focused on…

BELFAST — Belfast is one of six featured cities in the Annual Maine Craft Weekend, October 5 and 6, 2024. Belfast’s events will include live demonstrations, DIY workshops, classes, hands-on help,…

ARTinME 2024 kicks-off with an opening reception at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation Gallery on Saturday, October 5 and runs through November 9.
Artists from all over Maine submitted more…

ROCKPORT — "After a busy summer full of adventures, vacations, and house guests we can feel more exhausted than ever," said Rockport Public Library, in a news release.
On Wednesday, Oct. 9,…

SEARSPORT — Maine Friend of Music makes a return concert to the First Congregational Church in Searsport, Sunday, October 13, at 3 p.m., at 8 Church Street.
This group, featuring soprano…

SEARSPORT — On Friday, October 4, 2024, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., a Maine U2 tribute band, Slane, will perform live at Hey Sailor! in Searsport. This concert is a special homecoming for two of the…

Would you like to learn more about the basic and important functions of your Apple iPhone? A free class offered by the National Digital Equity Center to help you feel comfortable and safe using…

BELFAST — The Belfast Bay Watershed will host a nature outing on Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. - Noon.
The public is invited to explore the Sucker Brook Trail, a…
BELFAST — “Narratives,” a new exhibit of paintings by Belfast artist Sheep Jones, will be on display in the Kramer Gallery of the Belfast Free Library for the month of October. The exhibit, in…

ROCKLAND — The Rockland Harbor Trail Committee (RHT) invites its community to join them for their third annual “Name Tag Day” and a free cookout, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, from 12 - 2 p.m., at Sandy…

ROCKLAND — Susan Metzger will be showing her paintings at Triangle Gallery on Elm Street in Rockland. In The Between, "exquisitely spiritual (sky/land/sea)scapes," will be in the upstairs gallery…

HOPE — Turning Point: An Evening of Songs and Stories will be held Friday, Oct. 11, from 7 to 9 p.m., at The Big Red Barn, Hope Orchards, 434 Camden Road, Hope.
With a theme of "Turning…

HOPE — Hope Orchards Fall Festival will be held Sunday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Hope Orchards, 434 Camden Road, Hope.
"Fall Colors and apple picking are the start of the…

ROCKLAND — St. Euphemia's introduces a new community event for the Midcoast of Maine. The church's inaugural Contra Dance is set for Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, from 3 to 6 p.m., at 180 Limerock St.,…

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will lead a 3-part, virtual series on climate change action for youth ages 12-18. Sessions will take place on Mondays, October 28, November…

This is Honda’s third go at an electric vehicle, after the experimental EV Plus and the low-volume, short-range hydrogen-powered Clarity and battery-powered Fit, and likely to be the one that…

ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre will host a Ghost Story Slam on Thursday, Oct. 31, at 6 p.m., as part of their Phantom of the Strand Halloween program. This event is inspired by Gaston…

A Maine Dept. of Environmental Protection course for Inland Shoreline Stabilization Practices certification is being held Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at the Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust’s David…

SOUTH THOMASTON — The South Thomaston Conservation Commission will host a Clean-Up on Buttermilk Road on Saturday, October 5, from 9 a.m. until Noon.
"We’re concentrating on Buttermilk…

Two new members have joined the The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Ryan Harnden, of Mathews Brothers, Belfast, has been the director of purchasing for Mathews…

ROCKLAND — Work will begin soon to repair the slate roof of the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, according to the City of Rockland, in a news release. The repair focus is on the roof because of…

STOCKTON SPRINGS — Since its founding in 2001, Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) has been an all-volunteer organization. For years, the board of directors has had a goal of hiring a part-…