Culture

Cushing library revisits Peyton Place with Mac Smith

Michael Mullins establishes Maine Museum of Industry in Rockland

ROCKLAND — Rockland resident Michael Mullins announced earlier this week his purchase of 25 Rankin Street, once home to Miller’s Garage. There, he plans to establish the Maine Museum of Industry,...
Coyote lives in a democracy, a virtual presentation with Geri Vistein

The Belfast Free Library will host a virtual presentation with wildlife biologist Geri Vistein titled, “Coyote Lives in a Democracy”, Tuesday October 6 at 6:30 p.m. To register for the zoom link, go...
Bay Winds North to present last concert of the season Sept. 27

Bay Winds North will present their last concert of the season on Sunday, September 27, 3 p.m., at the American Legion Winslow, Holbrook-Merritt Post 1, 335 Limerock Street, Rockland. The free "drive...
how early European settlers survived and thrived in Midcoast Maine

Historian Donovan Bowley to discuss: The History of Midcoast Mills

On Thursday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m., the Camden Public Library will host historian Donovan Bowley for an online presentation about the history of mills on the Medomak, St. George, and Megunticook rivers...
Elsey Come Home

Virtual author talk with Susan Conley

Rockland Public Library will welcome author Susan Conley for a virtual reading and conversation on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 6:30 p.m. Conley will read from Elsey Come Home and answer questions...
Informal race between Stephen Taber, Ladona tribute to annual Great Schooner Race

Sailing through a dismal Windjammer season and making the best of it

Spectators used to pack the Rockland Breakwater to watch the Great Schooner Race from Islesboro to Rockland every year, but this year, with the race canceled due to COVID-19 restricting public...
his time in Vietnam; strategies to help people unwrap their own stories

Author talk with David H. Lyman: Remembering the War Through Memoir Writing

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m., the Camden Public Library welcomes photographer and journalist David H. Lyman for an online program that will describe how he came to write a memoir about his time in...
Camden International Film Festival 2020 screening schedule for 16th edition

The Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced its main slate of feature and short films for its expanded 16th edition, which will take place October 1-12, 2020. In addition to all films...
first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry

‘Burning Candles’ – Again: Millay film to re-air

The Rockland Historical Society, Millay House Rockland, and Maine Coast TV will sponsor a rerun of Burning Candles, the documentary film about the life of Edna St. Vincent Millay, on...
sonically cleanse, rejuvenate, rest, and renew

Arts on the Hill: Sound Immersion with Jim Doble

ROCKPORT — Enjoy the end of summer with the relaxing and transformative sound of gongs and chimes as part of Coastal Mountains Land Trust's "Arts on the Hill" program, Sunday, Sept. 27, from 2 – 3 p....
The leaves of change: Pandemic Photo Gallery V

These are historic times, and this collection will join Midcoast Maine establishes new normal with a sense of grace and Maine weathers a pandemic, Maine springs through a pandemic, and Summering on...
‘songs move in an original yet grounding direction’

GoldenOak to play live outdoor concert, Oct. 3

OWLS HEAD — The Strand Theatre presents indie soul-folk band GoldenOak in a live outdoor concert taking place Saturday, Oct. 3, at 5 p.m., on the Owls Head Transportation Museum grounds. GoldenOak’...
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in again...

The return of the white shark to Maine waters

What else does 2020 have in store for Mainers? The browntail moth rash, ticks, Lyme Disease, a pandemic...and now you can add great white sharks to the mix. Award-winning journalist Ret Talbot gave...
how the role of coyotes affects people and the landscape of Maine

Coyote lives in a democracy: virtual presentation with Geri Vistein

The Belfast Free Library will host a virtual presentation with wildlife biologist Geri Vistein titled, “Coyote Lives in a Democracy,” Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 6:30 p.m. The expression Keystone Carnivore...
Adventures of Ammassalik Expedition

Camden Conference, Rockland library present Daniel Bookham and his Greenland expedition

The Camden Conference and Rockland Public Library will present Dan Bookham in a Zoom presentation, Thursday, Oct. 1, at 6:30 p.m. He will be discussing “Adventures of Ammassalik Expedition.” In...
‘an eye-opening and humorous portrait of a political race’

Strand Virtual Cinema presents ‘Moroni for President’

While its physical doors are temporarily closed, the Strand Theatre continues to offer a weekly schedule of new release films that viewers can watch through online streaming platforms. By purchasing...
‘evocative adaptation of Norman MacLean's memoir of his idyllic Montana youth’

‘A River Runs Through It’ at Strand Drive-In, Sept 24 - 26

OWLS HEAD — The Strand Theatre, in partnership with the Owls Head Transportation Museum, continues its Drive-In Movie screenings during September with A River Runs Through It, September 24...
A Climate Change Forum

UMaine experts to address climate change topics, questions in free webinar

What is Maine doing to address climate change? How does climate change impact geopolitical unrest? Are the wildfires in the western United States related to climate change? People interested in...
With Abigail Nash and Mike Whitehead

SoundCheck: Exploring these times, new work by Luther

CAMDEN — The Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St., continues its SoundCheck series of safely distanced 45-seats/one-set-only concerts in the auditorium, Friday, Sept. 25, at 7:30 p.m. Tom Luther’s latest...
Deer Isle native is a viral hit...and hoot...about all things lobster

Have a burning question about lobstering? Ask Leroy!

STONINGTON—My neighbor, a long-time lobsterman, told me the other day: “There’s this guy you gotta check out, named Leroy. Friend told me about him. On YouTube, old guy like me whose been in the...
empowering youth to develop a deeper understanding of oneself

‘Be Strong, Be Wise’ safety education program

On Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m., the Camden Public Library will host Amy Carpenter for an online presentation about the Be Strong, Be Wise program related to her book by the same name. This talk will...
delving into the function, form, and historical mystique of croquet

‘Out of Bounds: The Art of Croquet’ at Messler Gallery

ROCKPORT — An exhibition of artist-made mallets and balls, “Out of Bounds: The Art of Croquet,” will be on view at the Messler Gallery of the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, in Rockport, from...
1948 – the year Trond turned 15. The summer Trond grew up.

Strand Virtual Cinema presents ‘Out Stealing Horses’ Sept. 18-24

While its physical doors are temporarily closed, the Strand Theatre continues to offer a weekly schedule of new release films that viewers can watch through online streaming platforms. By purchasing...
a temporary gallery of masterpieces that will only last until the next rain

Waterfall Arts continues Belfast Chalk Walk tradition

BELFAST — Later this month, Waterfall Arts will host the fourth annual Chalk Walk, taking place along the Harborwalk in Belfast. The event is free and open to the public. The community is invited to...
a dark chapter: dismantling a mixed-race community with no place to go

Maine’s Malaga Island Community: a talk by Katherine McBrien, State Archives

Community is typically thought to be a positive force, so why were the residents of Malaga Island evicted from their island homes in 1912? Katherine McBrien, Deputy Secretary of State for Archives at...
Camden’s Curtis Island, yacht club, churches, library, hospital, ymca, village green

Follow the Curtis Connection: Camden to Philadelphia

The Curtis family name is well-known in Midcoast Maine for the significant contributions they made to the Camden area, according to the Camden Public Library. On Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m., the...
music journalist and radio host to discuss the local music scene in Portland

Virtual music talk with Aimsel Ponti

Rockland Public Library will host music journalist and radio host Aimsel Ponti for a Virtual Talk on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6:30 p.m. Ponti will discuss the local music scene in Portland, as well as...
‘hopelessly and hilariously underprepared’ to save the world

‘The Lego Movie’ comes to Strand Drive-In, Sept 17-19

OWLS HEAD — The Strand Theatre, in partnership with the Owls Head Transportation Museum, continues its Drive-In Movie screenings during September with The Lego Movie on Sept. 17 - 19....
Caroline Cotter, Emilia Dahlin and Sara Hallie Richardson

Virtual benefit ‘Songs for Hope’ to air by livestream via Camden Opera House

CAMDEN — Camden Opera House has been experimenting with ways to present live performance in these challenging times and will present its first online-only event Friday night, Sept. 18. Songs for Hope...
on display: dance halls of Belfast, 1800-1899

Belfast Flying Shoes donates dance-related books to library

BELFAST — Belfast Flying Shoes recently donated four dance-related scholarly works to the Belfast Free Library, to help locals connect Flying Shoes’ vibrant culture of participatory music and dance...
outspoken on the issues of renewable energy and global climate change

Former Iceland President to give 2021 Camden Conference keynote address

“Through skill or serendipity, the Camden Conference manages to choose a topic most years that is not only relevant and timely, but, after selection, is more and more in the news,” said the...
Traditional Italian cuisine is elegant fare with casual dining

Ports of Italy restaurant opens in Rockport

ROCKPORT—Italian born-and-raised restaurateur Sante Calandri was not about to let a pandemic stop him from opening his new restaurant, Ports of Italy, in Rockport last week. With a sister property...
‘Pete’ asks the community to support local restaurants

Pope Memorial Humane Society: Eat for Pete’s Sake

September 17, 2020 would have been the 13th annual Eat for Pete’s Sake event, to raise funds for animals at Pope Memorial Humane Society. Traditionally, Pope Memorial Humane Society supporters and...
Moving the Needle: a series of forums to encourage women to use their voices

Midcoast Women to host ‘All Things Voting’ forum

“The act of exercising your right to vote is the single most important way to make your voice heard,” said Midcoast Women, in a news release. This fall, Midcoast Women introduces “Moving the Needle...
Multipartisan event in Rockland to welcome participants of every political party

ROCKLAND — “As a community we must stand together, in unity,” according to organizers of a political event in Rockland, in a news release. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Mike...
‘Thanksgiving-style’ turkey takeout at Searsport church

SEARSPORT — The Searsport United Methodist Church is holding another "Thanksgiving-style" turkey supper this Saturday, Sept. 12, from 4 to 6 p.m., in the church vestry on Main Street. This is a TAKE...
Author Colin Woodard to speak on ‘The Lobster Coast’ past, present, future

Maine has been Wabanaki homeland for many thousands of years, a colony for 170 years, and a state for 200 years. Join journalist and author Colin Woodard and Schoodic Institute for a presentation and...
‘Place is Your Portal . . . to Writing’

REGISTRATION CLOSED: Virtual writing workshop with poet, essayist Linda Buckmaster

The Belfast Free Library offers a two session virtual writing workshop “Place is Your Portal...to Writing” on Thursdays, October 1 and 8, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Poet and essayist Linda Buckmaster will...
Chili and Chowder, Books and Bakes fundraiser at Thomaston Public Library

THOMASTON — As with everything else this year, the annual Friends of Thomaston Public Library Fall Chili, Chowder, and Book Sale is going to look a little different, but will be no less fun and...
a pioneer among visual artists working with digital media

Camden Conference, Camden Public Library present ‘Adventures in Ice’ by photographer John Paul Caponigro

The Camden Conference and Camden Public Library present photographer John Paul Caponigro, who shares his images from six voyages to Greenland and contrasts them with twelve voyages to Antarctica...

Baked Bean takeout supper at People’s United Methodist Church

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