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Good Tern Co-op offers Winter Herbal Remedies workshop
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UMaine Extension offers webinar on managing weeds in greenhouse ornamentals

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NorDx | MaineHealth adopts first-in-the nation technology for tissue samples

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Full Moon Hike at Beech Hill Preserve
Business owner Claire Fuller displays the wrapping make up her famous Filopeno lumpia. Photo by Kay Stephens
Glo's Market, a new Asian and specialty store, opens in Belfast

Local Resources

  • Church Services: Boothbay, Wiscasset and Damariscotta
  • Domestic Violence Resources
  • Addiction Recovery Resources

Education

  • Maine State Board of Education accepting applications for student member from Second Congressional District
  • More than 10,000 Maine students kick off 2026 WinterKids Winter Games
  • Thomaston Grammar recognizes students for being empathetic in 2025-26 year
  • Maine teacher prep programs call foul after getting F’s for how they teach reading
  • Camden-Rockport to expand Pre-K program, circulates RFP for private partner
  • Joint Five Town CSD and Camden-Rockport school board meeting Friday afternoon for superintendent hiring process
  • Elizabeth Wilson elected to membership in Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
  • Alyssa Bland named to Lasell University Fall 2025 Dean's List
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Health and Wellness

  • Domestic violence resources now displayed at all Maine BMV locations
  • Carolyn Stwertka, MD, joins MaineHealth Pediatrics Belfast
  • The health care bills coming up in the Maine Legislature
  • Senior College course delves into epidemics and infectious diseases
  • Tenants Harbor nurse recognized for exceptional patient care and dedication
  • Rockland's Emergency Warming Center open overnight Jan. 1, 2, 3, 4
  • Jumpstart January 2026 at Camden Public Library
  • United Midcoast Charities launches Community Volunteer Hub to connect people with meaningful opportunities to give back
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Home and Garden

  • Camden Garden Club announces Winter Horticulture Series 'Re-Visioning Your Garden: Talks About Landscape Design'
  • Online webinar for Maine private wells professionals, stakeholders, well owners
  • Lessons learned as Maine began pushing for heat pumps in mobile homes
  • As tax credits expire, how will heat pump costs change in Maine?
  • Fill your feeders for Mid-Coast Christmas Bird Counts
  • ‘Tis the Season clothing drive at Technical Center seeks donations
  • New dog toy library at Thomaston Dog Park courtesy Troop 1335
  • Collaboration expands Erickson Fields preserve and advances workforce housing in Rockport  
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Social

  • BH Opera House: Sons of Serendip, Dec. 20
  • All aboard for The North Pole Express!
  • A Winter's Evening with Ryanhood
  • 19th annual Great Gingerbread Spectacular Dec. 12-14
  • BH Opera House: The Phaeton Trio this Friday
  • BH Opera House: Jeff Daniels in concert Oct. 17
  • The music of Ellington and Strayhorn Friday night
  • David Estey solo show at Studio 53
  • BBH Opera House: Cécilia playing July 3
  • Pure Prairie League plays Boothbay Harbor July 6
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'the warmth and wonder of old friends and new, hoping we can spread the joy of living here in midcoast Maine'
Winter Warmth Potluck hosted by CamdenCAN, Jan. 29
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"Winter in Maine is full of surprises," said CamdenCAN, in a news release. "Deep cold, lovely warmups, and everything in between." 

CamdenCAN, in association with the Anti-Poverty Work Group, is hosting a Winter Warmth Potluck, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, from 5:30 - 8 p.m., at Camden’s First Congregational Church in Camden. The event is free and open to the public.

Commemorative walk to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recognition Day
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The 37th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recognition Day will be celebrated on SUNDAY, January 18, 2026.

The event will start at 3 p.m. with a commemorative Walk from the Post Office to the Unitarian Universalist (UU) Church of Belfast on Miller Street, followed by a program from approximately 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Renowned conservationist to give online presentation 'The Growth of Trees Through Time'
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On Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 6:30 p.m., renowned conservationist Michael Wojtech will give a Zoom presentation entitled “The Growth of Trees Through Time” at the Belfast Free Library’s Abbott Room. This program is co-sponsored by the library and the Belfast Garden Club.

Tracking series with Coastal Mountains Land Trust
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Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust for the first workshop of a two-part tracking series, Saturday, Jan. 17, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., at the Fernalds Neck Preserve in Lincolnville. 

This hiking excursion is being led by expert tracker Meg Selkie, who has extensive experience guiding participants in understanding who has been inhabiting the forest, what food sources they have been relying on and how recently they left behind their “sign”, according to CMLT, in a news release.  

Southern New Hampshire University names Knox and Waldo County students to Dean's List
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 Southern New Hampshire University named the following students to the Fall 2025 President's List. The fall terms run from September to December.

January Repair Cafe
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A Repair Cafe will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., at the Waldo YMCA in Belfast. This is a free event.

"Don’t live in the dark. We can fix your broken lamps," said Belfast Community Works, in a news release. "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!"

'Wintersong: A Midcoast Gathering of Voices' Jan. 13
Poet Zachary Cole will be reading his work at  "Wintersong" on Jan. 13. He writes vividly  about life and people on the Midcoast of Maine, with humor and surprise. Photo courtesy of Eleanor Cade Busby

"Wintersong: A Midcoast Gathering of Voices" will take place Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Porter Hall at Skidompha Library, Main St., Damariscotta with a snow date of Tuesday, Jan. 20. The event is free and open to the public. Please enter via the Elm Street side (rear entrance) of the library, as the event will be held after regular hours.

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Belfast Marine Institute is organizing 2026 World Oceans Day along the waterfront, May 20
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The Belfast Marine Institute at Belfast Area High School will be organizing this year's World Oceans Day, scheduled for May 20, along the Belfast waterfront. Over the last few years, WOD has involved high school and grade school students exploring marine-related science, engineering, commercial and career possibilities.

Video Chair Yoga and Exercise Classes
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Video Chair Yoga and Exercise Classes are being held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 8:30 to 9 a.m., at Second Congregational Church, 252 Main St., Warren.

 Free to all.

Superintendent candidate interviews to begin with Five Town CSD/Camden-Rockport school boards
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On Jan. 7, the Five Town CSD Board of Directors, which governs Camden Hills Regional High School, will convene from 4 to 6 p.m. in the high school Commons for an executive session to discuss interviews of new superintendent candidates.

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Hope Acts receives grants to launch digital literacy classes for asylum seekers
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what are animals busy doing in the woods this time of year?
Animal tracking walk at Rockland Bog Preserve
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THOMASTON — Join Georges River Land Trust (GRLT) and Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT), Saturday, Jan. 17, at 9:30 a.m., in the Rockland Bog, for an animal tracking walk. 

"Winter is an exciting and active time for wildlife," said GRLT, in a news release.

Kirk Gentalen, naturalist and Regional Stewardship for MCHT, will provide tips for identifying animal tracks, and give insight into what animals are busy doing in the woods this time of year.

This walk is free and open to everyone. Please visit georgesriver.org/events to register.

honoring its 25th Anniversary
Belfast Senior College waives age, membership requirements for 2026 Winterim semester
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"This winter, anyone, anywhere can take a class with Belfast Senior College," said BSC, in a news release.

All ten classes are held remotely via Zoom – all ages are welcome – and membership fees will be waived. BSC invites everyone to enjoy a class with this special one-time promotion in honor of its 25th Anniversary.

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Advance care planning workshop at Rockland library
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Advance care planning is an organized process of reflecting upon and discussing goals for future health care decisions.

"It is an important part of creating an advance directive, which is a written plan that represents your individual preferences and tells others what medical care you want or do not want to receive if you become too ill in the future to tell them," said Rockland Public Library, in a news release.

LEGO Club Library Building Challenge
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"Love LEGO blocks?" asked Belfast Free Library, in a news release. "Join the Club!"

The library provides the LEGOs.

"Build what you like or take the Library Challenge," said BFL. "Near the conclusion of the program, you can describe your build or leave it to our imagination."

Thursday, January 8, from 4-5 p.m., in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast.  

Rockland Nursing Circle at Rockland Public Library
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Rockland Nursing Circle will hold a meeting Friday, Jan 9, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., in the Rockland Public Library Children's Room. Upcoming meetings also include February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, and June 12.

"This circle welcomes expectant and nursing families of all stripes with their nurslings of all ages," said RPL, in a news release. "Come meet other families. Come with questions, or just to socialize. Refreshments and positive vibes are provided."

Free to attend, on the second Fridays of the month.

commemorate America’s 250th birthday; deadline March 13, 2026
Maine poster and essay contests now accepting entries from students of all grade levels
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Entries are now being accepted for the 2026 Maine Constitution Poster and Essay Contests. The deadline is March 13, 2026. 

The contests are designed to promote the history of Maine, the Maine Constitution, and the importance of democracy and voting.

"We live in an exciting era of AI breakthroughs, and my mission is to create systems that don’t just give answers but reveal their reasoning"
UMaine researcher aims to open the ‘black box’ of AI, putting users back in control
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From interpreting a medical scan to sorting family photos, artificial intelligence (AI) makes snap judgments users often trust blindly.

Chaofan Chen, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Maine, aims to change that by creating AI systems that explain their results and learn from the people who use them.

Analysis
These choices can increase happiness
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In the depths of the pandemic, my mom called me about an online happiness course she was taking. She told me about the simple ways she was learning to increase the light in her own life, recounting the joy she felt when doing intentional acts of service for friends or taking time to notice small moments of beauty such as a butterfly in her backyard.

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Annual Cards of Kindness brings joy to residents in long term care
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Maine Health Care Association (MHCA) delivered more than 1,370 homemade holiday cards, Dec. 23,2025, as part of the annual Cards of Kindness Holiday Campaign to residents in nursing and assisted living centers throughout Kennebec County. The campaign aims to uplift older community members by sending holiday cards, each with their own unique warm thoughts, holiday cheer, and artistic expression of the season's goodness.

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - 05:00 pm to7:00 pm
Genealogy group meeting to include game show 'Name That Town'
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 02:00 pm
Make and Take Lego’s Club at Stockton Springs library
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 03:30 pm to5:00 pm
Opening reception for 'Reclaimed and Reimagined: Art from Found Objects'
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 04:00 pm to6:00 pm
MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital to host 'Meet the Midwives' event
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 05:30 pm to6:30 pm
Circle of Resistance session with Peace and Justice Group of Waldo County
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 06:00 pm
Met Opera simulcast of 'I Puritani' at Strand Theatre
Saturday, January 10, 2026 - 01:00 pm
Poetry Happy Hour with Dave Morrison
Thursday, January 22, 2026 - 05:00 pm to6:00 pm
Winter Lecture Series online returns with talk on Maine’s WWII service members
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