A special community screening of Saving Walden's World will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at 5 p.m., at Langlais Art Preserve, in Cushing. Admission is free and open to the public. A Q&A session with director Jim Merkel will follow the screening, offering the audience a direct conversation with the filmmaker about the film's vision of planetary healing, local sovereignty, and the practical alternatives being built right now by communities around the world. 

The Union Historical Society invites the public to a special presentation, “Preserving History Through Deconstruction: The Story of Second Story Builders,” featuring Danny Salomon, founder of Second Story Builders, on Saturday, Sept.

ROCKPORT — Do si do and swing your partner, Sept. 13, at the Rockport Opera House, during the Flying Shoes community contra dance, now scheduled every second Sunday of the month. A unique cultural tradition, this intergenerational and chem-free program welcomes new dancers and experienced folks alike, according to Belfast Flying Shoes, in a news release. 

Coastal Quilters first meeting of the year on September 12, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. CQ meets at the Lions Club on Lion's Lane in Camden. New members always welcome. Discussion of programming and challenges for the year, Pot Luck brunch, Show and Tell. 

ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre will host the Maine premiere of The Work in Progress, a new documentary from director Ian Cheney and executive producer Robert Reich, on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 5 p.m. Cheney will join the audience for a live post-screening Q&A. 

Cushing resident Ellen Goldsmith reads, writes and teaches poetry, all with equal enthusiasm. She will share Are We There Yet?, her first full length collection, on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m., at the Cushing Public Library. This collaborative community event, co-sponsored by Cushing and Thomaston public libraries, was re-scheduled from July. It is free and open to the public. 

ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre, in partnership with Finding Our Voices, presents a screening of the documentary Out at Six on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., to mark the first day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The screening will be followed by a survivor-led panel discussion on recognizing the warning signs of domestic abuse and how neighbors, friends, and family members can help loved ones escape escalating danger.

The Friends of Rockland Public Library Book and Bake Sale will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (members shop at 10:30), in the Community Room downstairs at the library. 

Included in the sale will be contemporary fiction, classics, biography, true crime, DIY, travel, YA, and children’s books.

A curated group of individually priced antique and collectible treasures will also be on hand.

Join the Thomaston Historical Society on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m., at Thomaston Federated Church, "for a fascinating look at one of the town's most remarkable native sons," said the Historical Society, in a news release.

Join Miss Katie and the Teen Manga Club at Rockland Public Library for snacks and book chats about your favorite manga.

"Each month, we cover a different series, focusing on the first and second volumes," said the Library, in a news release. "Would you like to suggest a series to read? Join us! We would love to hear from you!"
 
In September, the group will be discussing Insomniacs After School by Makoto Ojiro. In October, they will discuss Kamudo by Akira Himekawa.

SEARSMONT — A community contra dance will be held Sept. 12, at 4 p.m., on the Searsmont Town Library lawn, at 37 Main St. South, in Searsmont. The dance and potluck mark the culmination of this year’s “Live Outside the Library” music series. 

Prospect Community Center will host its monthly benefit supper on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Prospect Community Center dining room, at the corner of Route 1A and Route 174, across from the Prospect Fire House. 

Baked Beans, Hot Dogs, Pulled Pork, Lasagna, American Chop Suey, Scalloped Potatoes, Broccoli, Clam, and Chicken Casseroles, Fresh Salads, Homemade Pies, Cakes, Yeast Rolls. 

Adults: $12; Children under 12: $2.

The Camden Windjammer Festival returns to Camden Public Landing on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4 - 5, 2026, inviting residents and visitors to celebrate Camden’s rich maritime history with a full weekend of tall ships, live music, local food, art vendors, family activities, and waterfront fun.

"A longtime Camden tradition, the festival brings the Maine Windjammer Fleet together in Camden Harbor for a spectacular afternoon arrival on Friday," said the Festival, in a news release.