For its 9th annual recovery rally, Coastal Recovery Community Center will host a Recovery Potluck on Sept. 25, from 4 - 6 p.m., at 11 White St., in Rockland.

Rockland Nursing Circle will meet Friday, Sept 18, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., in the Children's Room at the Rockland Public Library.

Denise DeSpirito will lead a "Fall Herb Garden Walk" on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 12 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center.

DeSpirito will discuss herb identification and herb garden care in autumn.

"Please bring your questions on herbs as she is happy to answer questions as you walk through the herb garden," said a Merryspring news release.

This in-person talk is part of the Summer Talk Series sponsored by Camden Riverhouse Hotel.

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.

Dr. Rebecca Laliberte, of Mount Pleasant Dental Wellness, is hosting a free, no-pressure community event about modern options available in the community. The event will be held Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 6 - 7 p.m., at Villager Cafe, in Camden. 

"Learn what may be possible to help you eat comfortably, leave ongoing dental problems behind and feel healthy and confident in your smile again," said Laliberte, in a news release.

Maine state moose expert Lee Kantor will lead an outdoor presentation on "Maine Moose" on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 12 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center.

Kantor will talk about the icon of the North Maine Woods – what makes moose so incredible and well adapted to a life in the North. His talk will be peppered with personal stories of moose encounters and experiences in the woods as a wildlife biologist over the last 20 plus years. 

A "Repair Cafe" will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., at the Waldo YMCA, in Belfast. This is a free event.

"Don’t live in the dark," said Belfast Community Works, in a news release. "We can fix your broken lamps. Bring us your vacuum or small appliances. How about a blender or sewing machine? Clothes got holes? Keep wearing your favorite sweater or pants. Need a button? Have a zipper that sticks? Come by, see, learn and have some fun."

One of the less visible things happening in Penobscot Bay this time of year involves one of the river’s most remarkable fish — the Atlantic sturgeon.

Researchers tracking subadult Atlantic sturgeon in the Penobscot River found that the fish typically return to the estuary in the spring and early summer and spend much of the summer using the brackish portion of the river.

Then, around this time of year, they start heading back toward the ocean.

On Tuesday, Sept. 15, at noon, Ethan Hughes, of the Possibility Alliance, will give a program on "Permaculture for the Home Garden" at the Universalist Union in Belfast, located behind the Belfast Free Library, 37 Miller Street. The talk, sponsored by the Belfast Garden Club, is free and open to the public. 

Hughes' talk will cover the 16 core design principles of permaculture, and how they can be applied to the home garden.

HOPE — Join Coastal Mountains and Georges River Land Trusts for a special trail workday for women and nonbinary folks at Ragged Mountain. Led by women trails professionals from both organizations, this is a hands-on opportunity for people of all skill levels to work outside together. This session will focus on bog bridging and root removal on the Georges Highland Path on Ragged Mountain. 

The work session will take place Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. In case of rain, the event will be held at the same time on Thursday, Sept. 24.

I took my pencils to Pennsylvania and began drawing where I was born, in Erie, on the Lake. I wasn’t born on the lake, but almost in a snow drift in my father’s hurry to get my mother to the hospital.

About the bluegrass band Chicken Wire Empire, a reviewer said, "These musicians must enjoy what they do because their joy translates through their instruments." Hailing from Wisconsin, the band has partnered with dozens of artists from all corners of the bluegrass genre, from Sam Bush and Peter Rowan to Vince Herman and Keller Williams. Their forthcoming album features guest appearances from Grammy-winning artists Jerry Douglas and Kyle Tuttle.

MIDCOAST—To paraphrase Auntie Mame, "Maine is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death."

These last days of summer are not for scrolling, lounging, or wasting, for there are many experiences still to be had. Here are three in the Midcoast to get the most out of August's swan song.

Beat the End-of-Summer Blues by Going Blueberry Picking in Lincolnville