Hall Funeral Homes & Crematory invites community members to attend an informative and educational Lunch & Learn event, “What Happens After a Loss? A Practical Guide to the First Steps,” on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 11:30 a.m. at Hall’s of Waldoboro, located at 949 Main Street.

"AI is the talk of the town!" said Belfast Senior College, in a news release. "But what exactly is it? How can you make use of it? How can you protect yourself from it? Is AI as dangerous as some say?"

Presenter Doug Chamberlin will explore all those questions, offering a first look at the state of AI today from the average person's perspective. The presentation, co-sponsored in partnership with the Belfast Free Library, is free and open to the public, held Monday, Nov. 9, from 4 - 5:30 p.m., at the Belfast Free Library, in the Abbott Room.

Ann Remsen, owner, and Alyssa Bergman, manager, at Seasons Downeast Designs will present “Bringing The Outside In For The Holiday Season" at the Rockport Garden Club's next monthly meeting, Nov. 5, at 12:30 p.m., at West Rockport Baptist Church.

"Seasons Downeast Designs is a floral design firm that uses extraordinary elements of natural design to create unique flower arrangements and beautiful landscapes for your home and events," said a Garden Club news release.

Welcoming Walkabouts will hike at Georges River Land Trust’s Haystack Mountain Preserve, in Liberty, on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Welcoming Walkabouts are outdoor meetups for LGBTQIA+ community members at various trails throughout the Midcoast. Treks include a short hike with time to foster connections with each other and with nature. The Walkabouts are hosted by The Washington Grunge, in partnership with Georges River Land Trust and Midcoast Conservancy.

The world premiere of “Growing Old Together in Belfast” will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 12 noon, at the Colonial Theatre, in Belfast. The movie was written and directed by Jeff Edwards, arising from his Belfast Senior College class “An Experiment in Creating a Movie” with technical support by Belfast Community Media. 

The film tells a whimsical tale of eight characters coming to terms with aging, offering a hopeful message regarding the possibilities of transformation and connection in the home stretch of life.

Camden resident Susan Kanellakis got up close with the teams on skeletons on High Street in Camden, as well as other spots around town, and snapped a few photos.

It's not only the time of the thinning of the veil; it's the thinning of the harvest. 

And at Beth's Farm Market in Warren, the pumpkins and squash are practically spilling out of their containers. 

Traditions around Samhain incorporate the last of the autumn harvest, turning staple crops into hearty meals. This time, we're putting a sophisticated twist on a squat little squash, called the honey squash, roasting it and blending it with feta cheese and honey, and serving it with sturdy naan bread and crackly kale chips. 

Reader Gallery 13 continues a tradition of sharing photos that are taken by readers — locals and visitors who take joy in the always soul-nourishing landscape of Maine.

On Tuesday, Nov. 17, at noon, ecologist Matt Arsenault will deliver a talk about Maine’s Wetland Plants in the Abbott Room of Belfast Free Library. The talk, which is free and open to the public, is the final installment of the Belfast Garden Club’s 2026 community education program. 

The Strand Theatre welcomes back singing engineer Roy Moye III with his new interactive concert for family audiences, “STEMusic Takes Flight.” The show will perform as part of the Strand Family Series on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at 2 p.m., with tickets available on a Sliding Scale ($0-20). 

Peoples United Methodist Church of Union will be offering a Warming Station for Chilled Trick or Treaters on Halloween evening, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the church. A responsible adult must accompany and supervise their children.

ROCKLAND — The Oceanside High School Key Club and Rockland Police Department are joining forces to host their annual "Fill the Cruiser" food drive to support local families in need.

The event will take place Sunday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (rain or shine), at the Rockland Hannaford. Community members are encouraged to drop off non-perishable food items or gift cards to help stock local food pantries ahead of the holidays.

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Join Rockland Public Library for 3 weekly storytimes with songs and stories, led by Miss Katie Drago, head of the Children's Department: 

Rockin' Storytime - Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 10:30 AM

Enjoy a themed musical storytime, with songs, rhymes, and 3 books. This program is great for toddlers - early elementary. 

Baby Time - Thursdays @ 10:30 AM

On Thursday, November 5, from 4 to 6 p.m., the Belfast Community Co-op will be hosting a free wine tasting featuring La Riojana wines.  Everyone is welcome to attend, whether or not you are a Co-op member. 21+, ID required.With the holiday season approaching, the event will provide an opportunity to try wines and to buy six packs and cases at a 10% discount.

Thursday, Nov. 5, join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and MaineHealth’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers hike at the Hodson Preserve in Camden. This walk will start at the trailhead at 10 a.m. 

AUGUSTA —Secretary of State Shenna Bellows joined Maine Historical Society Executive Director Steve Bromage on Oct. 21, 2026, to open an exhibit of the Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration of Independence at the Maine State Archives. The Maine State Archives is located in the Maine State Cultural Building at 230 State Street, Augusta. 

The Second Congregational Church of Warren is hosting a live Nativity event on Sunday, Nov. 29, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Woolen Mill Park in Warren. There will be holiday food and drink, a narrated Nativity skit complete with live animals and ending with Christmas Carol singing and a tree lighting.