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Mike Zito. (Photo courtesy The Waldo Theatre)

CAMDEN — Mike Zito, along with the Jimmy Carpenter Band, will perform at The Waldo on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.

Mike Zito performs in the contemporary blues arena and is touring…

opening reception Dec. 14; New Year’s Eve and Hanukkah Celebration Dec. 31
Grace Coral Acorn by Keri Kimura, 2024, acrylic on board, 46 x 60 in. (Image courtesy The Parsonage Gallery)

SEARSPORT — The Parsonage Gallery launches its winter season with two new exhibitions: the 3rd Annual Winter Exhibition and…

Community Christmas Chorus. (Photo courtesy Maura Morse)

THOMASTON — The Community Christmas Chorus (formerly the Living Christmas Tree) will present this year’s cantata, “A Glorious Christmas” by Tom…

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BELFAST — A "Photos with Santa" event will take place Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., at Tractor Supply, in Belfast. This event is open to the public and will take place at 43…

(Photo courtesy Coastal Mountains Land Trust)

ROCKPORT — On New Year’s Day, ring in the new year at Beech Hill Preserve. Festivities will take place from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

"Enjoy hot chocolate,…

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CAMDEN — CamdenCAN (Climate Action Now), in partnership with the Camden Public Library, hosts a Camden Talks Climate event Thursday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m. The…

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ROCKPORT — On Friday, December 20, dance through the dark days at a special Solstice Shine Community Dance & Contra Dance presented by Belfast Flying Shoes, the Rockport Opera House, and the…

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MORRILL — A concert, square dance party, and potluck will be held Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at the Morrill Community Center (Old Honesty Grange 83), 4 North Main Street, Morrill, ME 04952 (right…

(Photo courtesy AIO Food & Energy Assistance)

ROCKLAND — AIO Food & Energy Assistance, Knox County’s largest food and energy assistance organization, will “christen” its new food delivery…

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CAMDEN — Quarry Hill presents “Even I Could Do That!”: Understanding Modern Art Concepts & Studio Workshop, to be led by Judy Landry, Quarry Hill program coordinator, and Tara Morin, CMCA…

Midcoast Community Band. (Photo courtesy Margot Bridgett)

The Midcoast Community Band, led by Jo Anne Parker, will celebrate the holidays with two holiday band concerts in December.

On Thursday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m., the band will play at the St.…

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THOMASTON — Watts Hall Community Players invites the community to spend an early winter evening wandering through a magical evergreen wonderland on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 5 to 7 p.m., in Watts…

The Longest Night
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ROCKLAND — The First Universalist Church in Rockland will hold a Blue Christmas Service on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 6 p.m.

A Blue Christmas Service, also known as The…

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ROCKLAND — On Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Rockland City Council will host a special meeting that will include an update on the Samoset Road Geological Study through a presentation…

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CAMDEN — Page Gallery presents a Holiday Exhibition and season of crafts.

The Holiday Exhibition features new and selected works from the gallery's roster of artists.…

(Photo courtesy Coastal Mountains Land Trust)

BELFAST — Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Otter Trails homeschool group for a festive luminary walk along the trails of Head of Tide Preserve in Belfast, on…

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ROCKLAND — Homeworthy (formerly Knox County Homeless Coalition), in partnership with Rockland’s Strand Theatre, will screen Building HopeFriday…

for citizens seeking conversation and companionship
Cake and Community. (Photo courtesy First Congregational Church of Camden)

CAMDEN — With the new year on the horizon, members, friends, and staff of the First Congregational Church of Camden are ushering in a second season of weekly lunchtime gatherings called Cake and…

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BELFAST — Belfast’s Theatre Nouveau offers a staged reading with music of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The show will open on December 20 and runs for four performances at the Basil…

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The Dec. 7, 2024  Rhythm Sanctuary at First Church Belfast has been cancelled. Another session is being offered…

an original script by Etta Hughes and Carolyn Phelps Scholz
"If a Tree Falls" rehearsals. (Photo courtesy Ecology Learning Center)

UNITY — The Ecology Learning Center Drama Club, with support from Counter Current Theater Collective, presents the world premiere of If a Tree Falls, an original…

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BROOKS — The next Waldo County Humane Society Rabies Vaccination Clinic is planned for Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9-11 a.m., at the Brooks Volunteer Fire Department (19…

Meet Me in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy Strand Theatre)

ROCKLAND — Three classic holiday movies will be presented in December at the Strand Theatre, thanks to a sponsorship by TCM (Turner Classic Movies).  

Spirited Holiday Celebration
Songs of Solomon. (Photo courtesy Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School)

CAMDEN — Songs of Solomon brings a program of inspirational music to Camden, Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m., at the First Congregational Church, 55 Elm Street, Camden.…

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THOMASTON — Watts Hall Community Arts will host a special performance of Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” on Friday, Dec. 13, at 5:30 p.m., at Watts Hall, 174 Main Street, Thomaston.…

Mark S. Burrows and his book. (Image courtesy Camden Public Library)

CAMDEN — The Camden Public Library welcomes Mark S. Burrows, one of the leading interpreters of Rilke’s writings and an award-winning translator of his poems, to share his recently published new…

Lise Becu and Rosey Gerry. (Photo courtesy Rosey Gerry)

HOPE — Lise Becu and Rosey Gerry will be performing an afternoon concert, Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m., at Hope Library, located at 443 Camden Road, in Hope. Their concert will be a mix of…

one of the few remaining town-owned ski areas in the state
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CAMDEN — The Maine Ski and Snowboard Museum will honor the Camden community for its contributions to the sports of skiing and snowboarding in Maine on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m., at Camden Snow…

GO Logic CEO Alan Gibson describes window construction to tour participants. (Photo courtesy Martha Laitin)

BELFAST — Due to high demand, Belfast Senior College is hosting its third tour of the new GO Logic carpentry shop in Belfast.

Join the tour on Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at 52…

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CAMDEN — The First Congregational Church of Camden will host several festive events during ‘Christmas by the Sea’ weekend in Camden, December 6-8, 2024.

On Friday, December 6, at 12 noon, ‘…

Nathan Gunn as Papageno in Mozart's "The Magic Flute." (Photo by Ken Howard/Met Opera)

ROCKLAND — A special holiday encore presentation from New York’s Metropolitan Opera of an abridged version of The Magic Flute will be screened…

folk dance party
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BELFAST — The Huddled Masses Orchestra (Maine's only Serbian-style brass band) and Kotwica (Armenian dance band from Bar Harbor) with Chris Rocciotti, Carolyn Rapkievian…

(Photo courtesy Chrissy Fowler)

BELFAST — On Friday, December 6, let your shoes fly at the First Friday Community Dance & Contra Dance.

"This month Belfast Flying Shoes celebrates its 19th anniversary, and dancers can…

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WALDOBORO — Filmmaker Ian Cheney returns Friday, Dec 6, 2024, to The Waldo, with the Maine theatrical premiere of his latest film, Shelf Life.

Shelf Life takes the viewer…

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CAMDEN — United Midcoast Charities (UMC) invites the public to cast their votes for the People’s Choice Award at the 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest during Camden’s Christmas by the Sea…

new this year: Tot Trot
(Photo courtesy Penobscot Bay YMCA)

ROCKPORT — Get ready to run, walk, or waddle at the Penobscot Bay YMCA’s annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk on Friday, Nov. 29, at 8:30 a.m…

 Movie still from The Muppet Christmas Carol. (Photo courtesy Rockport Public Library)

ROCKPORT — Families are invited to don their coziest pajamas or Dickensian attire, and come to the Rockport Public Library on Saturday, December 14, at 2 p.m., for a special Muppet Christmas Carol…

Vibrant Solstice by Susan Bartlett Rice. (Photo courtesy The Craignair Gallery)

SPRUCE HEAD — The Craignair Gallery invites the public to the Opening Reception of Vibrant Solstice: Paintings for Year’s End an…

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ROCKLAND — The St. Euphemia Orthodox Christian mission of Rockland will be hosting their annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m…

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SEARSPORT — PenBay Ringers will perform on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m., at Searsport Congregational Church, 8 Church Street. 

Based out of…

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BELFAST — Join others to remember those we have lost and honor those who are living with HIV/AIDS. There will be a candlelight vigil on Sunday, Dec. 1, from 4:30 - 5 p.m., in front of the Post…

Beech Hill in January. (Photo courtesy Coastal Mountains Land Trust)

ROCKPORT —Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maines Health’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers Hike, Thursday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m., at Beech Hill Preserve in Rockport. All are…

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Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra (aka MoJO), an 18-piece big band, will play a fun mix of holiday and big band charts at two holiday concerts. 

Saturday, Nov. 30, at 2 p.m., at First Baptist…

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SEARS ISLAND — Community members are invited to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season by sharing in a winter solstice celebration of light on Sears Island. Friends of Sears…

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ROCKLAND — The Sunday Stroll is back on Main Street in Rockland, December 8, from 12 - 4 p.m., with a special Holiday Stroll. The Holiday Stroll will be filled with…

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ROCKLAND — Regional School Unit 13’s new location for Adult & Community Education services has opened on the Oceanside High School campus, at 400 Broadway, in Rockland.…

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BELFAST — Friends of Sears Island invites the public to a dine-to-donate meal, Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Darby’s Restaurant in Belfast. Eat out at Darby’s anytime from 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., and Darby's…

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ROCKLAND — The Farnsworth Art Museum opens its doors during its First Friday on Dec. 6, from 4 - 7 p.m., for a "Share The Wonder" community celebration. Enjoy the…

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THOMASTON — Knox Museum presents its annual Holiday Open House at Montpelier, in Thomaston, on Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Three floors will be beautifully…