SEARSPORT — Puzzlers of all ages are invited to join Carver Memorial Library on Saturday, March 28, for the Third Annual Puzzle Palooza.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Library will host a puzzle swap, where you can take one puzzle for every one you bring.

At 1 p.m., the Puzzle Race begins. Teams of up to four will compete to see who can finish their 550 piece puzzle first. All teams will get to keep their puzzle and the winning team will win a "fabulous" prize, according to the Library, in a news release.

Rockland’s community radio station, WRFR 93.3, is hosting a “Public Party” at the Flanagan Community Center on Saturday, March 21. The event, which runs from 1 to 5 p.m., is open to all, with free admission.

“This is a community get-together, a chance for people to meet their Rockland neighbors and enjoy an afternoon of live local music, fun and games for all ages, local arts and crafts, food and drink - very informal, come when you can,” says station manager Joe Steinberger, in a news release.

March Repair Cafe

When: Saturday, March 21

Where: 9-12 at the Waldo YMCA in Belfast

Free Event

Certified end-of-life doula Kelly Osborn will explore the many functions that the role entails during a presentation, Thursday, March 26, at 2 p.m., at Rockland Public Library.

According to a Library news release, end-of-life doulas provide many forms of aid, including emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial support; practical planning and guidance; presence and comfort during the dying process; and bereavement and after-death support.

"Come with questions," said RPL, in the news release.

Camden-Rockport Middle School will present Rotten Apples, by Tracy Wells, on March 27 and 28, at 6 p.m., and March 29, at 1 p.m., in the Bisbee Auditorium at CRMS. The production is directed by Michelle Leeman and is open to the public.

Rotten Apples is a fast-paced comedic mystery that brings together a cast of recognizable, larger-than-life characters who are forced to face the music for their misdeeds while being blackmailed into solving a puzzling crime.

On Sunday, March 29, at 1 p.m., join naturalist Cloe Chunn of the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition on a walk through the sugar maples in Belfast’s Grove Cemetery. Sponsored by the Belfast Garden Club, the event is free and open to the public.

This spring, Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) invites youth ages 10 to 18 to get up close and personal with the Belted Galloway calves at Aldermere Farm, a historic saltwater farm preserve located at 20 Russell Avenue in Rockport.

LAUGH loud SMILE big owner Vicki Murray will be teaching a lesson in edible art for families during an upcoming  Saturday Morning Family Art Class, Saturday, March 21, at 10:30 a.m., at Rockport Public Library. Murray's floral cookies will serve as the canvas.

For the 35th year, Adas Yoshuron Synagogue will sponsor an Easter Day Community Dinner, April 5, from 12:30-2:30 p.m., at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 11 White Street, Rockland.

The meal is a sit-down ham dinner with all the fixings, dessert and drinks, according to a news release.

"The April 5 dinner is provided by the many people and businesses in our community," said the release.

For information contact Adas Yoshuron Synagogue at 207-594-4523.

"A woodcock's sky dance is one of the most exciting signs of spring in Maine," said Georges River Land Trust, in a news release. "Just after dusk, these incredible, chunky birds perform a mating ritual you won't want to miss."

Join GRLT on Wednesday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m., at Trolley Marsh Preserve, in Warren, to watch, learn, and share in the excitement of the changing seasons.

Gail Presley, avid birder and board member of Midcoast Audubon, will provide interpretation about the American woodcock, why they dance, where they live, and what makes them so special.

Maine Seacoast Mission is now accepting applications to its Scholarships program for the 2026-2027 academic year. Open to current high school seniors and adult learners, the Mission welcomes applicants who live in Washington or Hancock counties or on a Maine outer island served by the Mission.  

Maine Audubon’s Nick Lund will lead an online presentation via Microsoft Teams called, The Incredible Saga of the Steller’s Sea Eagle in Maine, Tuesday, March 10, at 12 p.m., hosted by Merryspring Nature Center. 

Rockland's Emergency Warming Center will be open at the Rec. Center (Flanagan Community Center) for two nights beginning Sunday, March 1.

• Sunday, March 1, from 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.
• Monday, March 2, from 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. 

"We offer transportation for those who don't have another way to get to the space and back," said the EWC, in a news release.

Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers Hike, Thursday, March 5, at 10 a.m., at Head of Tide Preserve in Belfast. All are welcome.

"Spring has nearly sprung, which means it’s time to kick off the Rockport Public Library’s Spring Horticulture Talks, in partnership with Merryspring Nature Center," said the library, in a news release.

The first presentation entitled, “My Favorite Vegetables: Growing Gourmet,” will take place Wednesday, March 11, at 1 p.m., in the library’s lower level. All programs in this series, held monthly from March through June, are free and open to the public.

Hillary Peterson will lead an online presentation via Teams called, Garden Detectives: Identifying Beneficials, on Tuesday, March 3, at 12 p.m., hosted by Merryspring Nature Center.

Oceanside High School announces its Quarter 2 Honor Roll for the 2025-26 academic year.

"Congratulations to the following students on achieving Quarter 2 Honor Roll," said OHS. "This accomplishment reflects dedication, discipline, and hard work. We are proud of you."

Honor Roll Designation: All students must be taking 6 courses to be considered. Weighted grades are not used for Honor Roll.

GRADE 9

The Safe Routes to South School Community Workshop has been postponed. Initially scheduled for Thursday, February 26, the workshop has been rescheduled to March 26.

Initial press release:

On Thursday, February 26, the City of Rockland will host a Safe Routes to South School Community Workshop. The workshop will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m., in the Gymnasium at the South Elementary School, 30 Broadway in Rockland.

CAMDEN — Herring Gut Coastal Science Center invites teachers to an engaging professional development workshop focused on wetlands. Dive into the importance of wetlands, explore hands-on activities, and gain valuable resources to bring back to your classroom.

Participants will receive a stipend, 1.5 contacts hours, and a class materials kit.