Work

(Photo courtesy Camden Public Library)

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…

three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told

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 Community Park, Rockport

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…

the Seabees

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…

Deadline Oct. 20, 2024

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…

helping Maine better tackle common challenges, pursue solutions, and create more resilient communities
Samantha Horn. (Photo courtesy Maine.gov)

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,…

Cynthia Reeves. (Photo by 5L Photography)

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…

helping others without expecting anything in return
Kindness Award Winners: Front: Ryleigh Gagnon, Adelaide Walsh, Noa Stevenson, Jaxon Gage, Vivien Hedstrom, Matthew Hawkins, Trenton Adams. Back: Lorelei Walsh, Juliette Johnson, Evelyn Fish, Essie Ross, Justin Chen, Wyatt Earley, Derrick Corson, Wyatt Hendron, Principal Ainslee Riley.

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…

Major Upgrade of Wastewater Treatment Facility to Begin
The Winterport Water District is a quasi-municipal water and sewer utility that provides public drinking water and wastewater treatment in the Town of Winterport (Photo courtesy U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development).

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…

Deputy Chief Alex Gaylor and a young ball roller both wipe their eyes after a big splash. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

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…

Everett Steinbarger. (Photo courtesy Waldo County General Hospital)

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…

Waldo Cardiac Rehab Nurse Holly Thompson leads patients in a cardiac rehab class. Rockport: 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. (Photo courtesy WCGH)

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…

Letter to the Editor
A crowd of 500 people enjoyed the Cardboard Boat Races, sponsored by Front Street Shipyard, at the 17 th annual Belfast Harbor Fest, hosted by Belfast Rotary Club, on Aug. 18.

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.…

“Dip Down to Rise Up”
(Photo courtesy Camden Public Library)

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…

KindKids Music (Photo courtesy Watts Community Arts)

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…

Walk-in Care at Bok Building closed Oct. 15-18; Health Connections closed Oct. 18
New location on Maverick Street. (Photo courtesy Pen Bay Medical Center)

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…

PBP

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…

(Photo courtesy Jim Doble/provided for publication by CPL)

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…

October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month
 Patrisha McLean. (Photo by Mary Kamradt)

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…

CamdenCAN (Climate Action Now)
Kerry Emanuel. (Photo courtesy Camden Public Library)

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…

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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. (Photo courtesy The Waldo Theatre)

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…

Our Town Belfast

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,…

Charles Nowell, Autumn’s Bounty. (Photo courtesy BRAF)

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…

Hester Brooks.

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,…

PBP

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…

Slane

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…

Pen Bay Pilot

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…

Fall Leaves on Sucker Brook. (Photo courtesy Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition)

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…

opening reception October 8
Lexicon 15, oil on panel 2024 by Sheep Jones. (Photo courtesy Belfast Free Library)

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…

bench dedication at 2:30 p.m.
Pen Bay Pilot

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…

offshore, oil on birch, 20” x 24" by Susan Metzger. (Photo courtesy Triangle Gallery)

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…

Pen Bay Pilot

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…

Pen Bay Pilot

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…

Harvest Contra Dance 2024

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 flag

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…

Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
With its crisp styling, roomy interior, tons of storage, family-friendly features and on-road stance, the Prologue is the new minivan.

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…

Lon Chaney and Mary Philbin in a scene from Phantom Of The Opera (1925). (Photo courtesy Strand Theatre)

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…

Registration deadline Monday, Oct. 21
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District

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…

volunteers needed
Pen Bay Pilot

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…

Ryan Harnden. (Photo courtesy Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce)

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 Lighthouse Work Funded by Save America’s Treasures Grant to Begin Soon
City of Rockland

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…

Penobscot Bay Pilot

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-…