John Fromer, Merryspring program director, will lead a walk to the vernal pool at Merryspring Nature Center on Tuesday, April 28, at 12 p.m.  

See and examine wood frog and spotted salamander eggs under hand lenses (supplied) or on an iPad connected to a microscope on site. Learn about the importance of vernal pools in their early development. 

"Spring is an amazing time in the amphibian world – now is the time when frogs and salamanders are migrating from their wintertime woodland hideouts to vernal pools," said Georges River Land Trust, in a news release.

Join GRLT for a vernal pool program at the Rockland Bog on Sunday, May 3, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Vernal pools are special, ephemeral bodies of water where frogs, salamanders, and insects breed.

"On this guided exploration, participants will learn about these incredible, small creatures and get up close to their pools," said GRLT.

There will be a Bake Sale and Book Sale on Saturday, May 2, from 8 - 11 a.m., at the Appleton Library, 2916 Sennebec Road.

Donations toward the bake sale appreciated.

John Fromer will lead an online presentation via Teams called, Perennial Combinations, on Tuesday, April 21, at 12 p.m., hosted by Merryspring Nature Center .

Join Wayne King and Lenore Wolf as they present a program with a collection of boas, pythons, geckos and other lizards to liven up your spring break. They will present an educational program on Thursday, April 23, from 2 - 3 p.m., at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast; no registration required. 

The Knox Clinic, in collaboration with the Coastal Recovery Community Center (CRCC), will host a free community clothing giveaway on Wednesday, April 29, from 1 - 3 p.m., at 11 White Street, in Rockland. Community members are invited to browse a wide selection of free shirts, pants, dresses, shoes, and additional clothing items available at no cost.

United Midcoast Charities (UMC) will hold a Spring Volunteer Recruitment Expo, a free public event designed to connect community members with nonprofit organizations in need of volunteer support. The expo will take place Wednesday, April 22, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Flanagan Community Center, 61 Limerock Street, Rockland.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet representatives from a wide range of nonprofit groups serving Knox and Waldo counties, explore volunteer opportunities, and discover how their passions and skills can support vital community needs.

The Owls Head Transportation Museum invites students, families, and educators from across Maine to experience STEM Fest, a two-day celebration of science, technology, engineering, math, and skilled trades on May 8–9.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a virtual workshop on spring landscaping and lawn care on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 5 - 7 p.m. This session is eligible for two Maine Board of Pesticides Control recertification credits.

ORONO — Whether it's an invention, experiment, video, musical performance or literary analysis, University of Maine students will showcase their work and talent during the UMaine Student Symposium for Research and Creative Activity on April 17, at the New Balance Field House.

BJ Richardson will lead an online presentation via Teams called, Mapping at Merryspring, Tuesday, April 14 at 12 p.m., hosted by Merryspring Nature Center.

Join Merryspring in person or remotely for this overview of mapping projects at Merryspring with a focus on the new live maps application. Archaeological mapping, LiDAR potential, and future directions for habitat and other mapping may also be reviewed.

Nursing Circle has moved to the third Friday of the month, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., in the Rockland Public Library Children's Room.

This circle welcomes expectant and nursing families of all stripes with their nurslings of all ages.

"Come meet other families," said the Library, in a news release. "Come with questions, or just to socialize. Refreshments and positive vibes are provided."

Free to attend.

"Spring is officially here, and minds and hearts are turning to growing," said Camden Public Library, in a news release. "Some organized gardeners have already started seedlings and sketched out plots. If you haven’t, you can still get on board with small acts of gardening. Or you may have be looking for a gardening plot."

An unofficial cubing competition will be held Sunday, April 26, at 2 p.m., at Appleton Library, 2916 Sennebec Road, Appleton.

$5 per event.

Bring your own cubes.

See poster for more details. Poster link found on right side of this article, between library logo and map.

The community is invited to a free community Tea Party on Sunday, April 26, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Belfast Boat House. Homemade scones and freshly brewed tea will be provided at no cost.

At the same time and location, the annual organic seedling sale will take place, featuring large quantities of various seedlings generously donated by Village Side Farm in Freedom, all proceeds going to support the Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County.

The Pen Bay Amateur Radio Club invites amateur radio operators, makers, and technology enthusiasts to a special hands-on tech session focused on MeshCore and LoRa radio communication.

The session will take place Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 10 a.m., at the Owls Head Transportation Museum, in Owls Head.

THOMASTON — Join Georges River Land Trust and the Maine Forest Service for a woodland walk looking for signs of spring and practicing mindfulness, Friday, April 24, from 4:30 - 6 p.m., at the Rockland Bog Preserve in Thomaston.

"This walk is a great way to explore Georges River Land Trust’s new Beechwood Street trailhead to the Rockland Bog, the largest peatland complex in midcoast Maine," said GRLT, in a news release.

ORONO, Maine — Graduate students spend years taking courses, completing research and passing exams. But the most important thing they gain is not reflected on a transcript.

“It’s not exactly what we learned,” Patrick Breeding said. “It’s that we learned how to learn — how to go out and seek new information, take it in and understand it.”

For Amber Boutiette, that growth continues long after graduation. 

On March 29, 2026, War Memorial Post 30 in Camden, Maine, opened its doors for the 2nd annual Vietnam Veterans recognition luncheon. The post welcomed 15 Vietnam and era veterans in for lunch and a program. In total there were 34 vets and guests in attendance, according to District 6 Legion Commander Jeff Sukeforth.

The program was presented by U.S. Navy (ret.) Master Chief Petty Officer Rodney Lynch on his time in country as a storekeeper and riverboat member. Lynch presented a slideshow of photos from his time in Vietnam.