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Spring 2020 class registration open at the Hutchinson Center

The University of Maine Hutchinson Center

Belfast, Maine — Registration is now open through the University of Maine Hutchinson Center for over 300 live and online undergraduate and graduate courses offered for spring semester 2020, which runs from Jan. 21-May 8.Need-based Hutchinson Center scholarships are available to new and continuing...

Upcoming Maine Educational Opportunity Center Event Scheduled at UMaine Hutchinson Center

The University of Maine Hutchinson Center

Belfast, Maine — The Maine Educational Opportunity Center will be hosting free workshops entitled The Essentials of College Planning for adults 19 & over at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center on Tuesdays, December 3 and 10, and Monday, December 16, at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. MEOC...

University of Maine Hutchinson Center announces the art exhibit ‘What’s Art Got to Do With It?’

The University of Maine Hutchinson Center

Belfast, Maine — Twenty-nine portraits by award-winning Maine photographer Lynn Karlin are featured in the exhibit “What’s Art Got to Do With It?” through early March 2020 at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center. A free public opening reception will be held on Friday, Dec. 13 from 5:30-7 p.m....

Stop the Homework Battle

The Study Hall

Winter is in the air and most children are finishing their first quarter of school. The novelty of the new school year has worn off. They have decided which teachers and classes they like. They have connected with friends they didn’t see over the summer. And now the annual battle over homework and...

11/25: Bath’s Maritime History at the Lincoln Home

The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees

Bath resident Irene Drago has turned her love of Bath’s maritime history into her debut novel, The Daughters of Long Reach, which explores love and loss through the lens of multiple families who are separated by time but connected by the rolling tides of the Kennebec River and the rich maritime...

Accepting New Students

Peopleplace Cooperative Preschool

We welcome you to be a partner in your child’s first educational experience. At Peopleplace, we believe an excellent education fosters the unique and creative potential of every child, nurturing both their social and emotional development as well as their academic foundation. Our goal is to create...

REJOICE - OUR NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER IS OUT.

Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters

Click on our November Newsletter for churlish hilarity and terrifying obnoxiousness. ALSO- Our master plan for Early Bird laid out for simple folk to comprehend. DON’T MISS IT.

NEW Max and Aug’s Dog Blog

Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters

Auggie has a new blog out - Odyssey where he hates most of Canada. Click on it. We dare you.

The Benefits of Refinancing

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp

The Benefits of Refinancing When considering refinancing your home with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, it is important to determine what goals you have for your short-term and long-term finances. When you refinance, you pay off your current mortgage loan with a new mortgage loan that...

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NOV. 23rd

Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters

Don’t look at me, look at the pictures.

2020 Intern Program Announced

Allen Insurance and Financial

Allen Insurance and Financial is accepting applications for its 2020 summer internship program, which offers a 12-week immersion into the company’s three insurance divisions (personal, business and health) and its financial planning/investment management group. Applications from college juniors...

West Bay Rotary helps Habitat for Humanity

West Bay Rotary

A small but mighty group of West Bay Rotarians spent Saturday morning working at Midcoast Habitat for Humanity building walls for their new Philbrick Avenue homes. We typically work with Midcoast Habitat for Humanity on a quarterly basis, but this is our fourth time since June. According to their...

Opportunities Now for Early College Enrollment for High School Students at UMA Rockland

University of Maine at Augusta - Rockland Center

UMA Rockland opened registration today for those high school students seeking early college opportunities for the Spring Semester which begins January 21. The University of Maine System's High School Aspirations Program allows high school students to earn both college and high school credits...

West Bay Rotarians and volunteers pack 25,728 meals

West Bay Rotary

West Bay Rotary was hoping to have 75 volunteers pack 25,000 meals in two hours on Saturday, October 26th. What actually happened was that 121 volunteers packed 25,728 meals in 70 minutes. In fact, the Elks Lodge in Rockland was completely cleaned up and the meals were on their way to food...

Veteran’s Day Ceremony at The Riley School

Riley School

Veteran's Day at The Riley School is acknowledged by a simple ceremony of respect. On Monday, November 11th, at 11:00 a.m. there will be a campus wide call for silence. All classes then walk in silence to the field and form a large circle. We will hear a short rendition of taps and we will return...

Local Author John Bragg Awarded 2019 Publisher’s Weekly Booklife Fiction Prize

Kathrin Seitz

I am pleased and proud that Publishers Weekly has named student and colleague John Bragg’s latest publication Exit 8 a winner in the General Fiction category and a finalist for the Grand Prize. Adam Pelzman, author of Troike, Amy Einhorn Books, Putnam said, "John Bragg's Exit 8...

11/12: Rotaplast Trip to Guatemala City Talk at Lincoln Home

The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees

Susan Tigert recently traveled to Guatemala City as a photo journalist and trip historian for Rotaplast International, Inc. A non-profit organization, Rotaplast is funded by Rotarians and orther organizations, and has been helping children and families in developing countries world wide for 27...

Prophetic Training November 14th-16th

Destiny Eastgate Ministries

Nov. 14th-16th, Eastgate’s Basic Training for The Gift of Prophecy with Activation Location: Water View Village, 27 Jill Marie Drive, Carver Ma 02330 -Registration Fee: None required, Contact: Roy Roden roy@eastgateoffice.org or CF Cawley @ cfcawley@icloud.com Event Schedule Thursday...

“They Shall Not Grow Old”

Camden Opera House

The Community Thank You Films series screens Peter Jackson’s moving documentary that features colorized and sound-enhanced images from World War I at the Camden Opera House to cap Veterans Day. Free and open to all, sponsored by the Community Arts Fund.

One2One Home Care at Lincoln Home Says Thank You to Veterans for Their Service

The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees

To all veterans of all branches: Thank you for your sacrifice, your bravery, and the example you set for us all. In short, thank you for your service! The VA provides health care for Veterans from providers such as One2One Home Care in local communities. Veterans may be eligible to receive care...

Family Connection Helps Seniors Maintain a Positive Outlook

Penbay Estate Planning Law Center

Every connection can make a difference. A close family can learn, share, and grow together. Outcomes from these shared experiences benefit all members, but in particular, the older family members. Younger generations are also gaining an invaluable lesson. The digital world is re configuring human...

11/18: Life on the Water in the 1900’s at Lincoln Home

The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees

Join us Monday, November 18, from 3:00 - 4:00pm to hear Bill Hill share what life was like working, shipping and fishing in the local area during the 1900’s. He will give a brief history of the pinky schooners that were a common type of New England fishing vessel. The Lincoln Home is located at ...

Flanagan Community Center basketball "tryouts" this week!

Penobscot Bay YMCA

Get in on the action with our youth basketball league! There is nothing like the interaction of team sports to develop cooperation, strategy and sportsmanship. YMCA youth basketball offers a low-pressure, high-participation opportunity to develop these skills! Registration Deadlines: Rockland...

Lincoln Home is Looking for Memory Program Nurse Manager

The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees

Lincoln Home is seeking a Memory Program Nurse Manager for Harbor View Cottage, a twelve resident memory loss unit in Newcastle, Maine. This position is responsible for all program functions: • including community life enrichment, wellness, mentoring and training •. staff,...

Straight Talk About Surrogate Decision Making

Quarry Hill

Presenter: Denis Culley, senior staff attorney, Legal Services for the Elderly Attorney Culley provides guidance through the process of establishing assignees to make medical decisions on your behalf and clarifies which forms you need. Admission will be free; however, seating is limited...

Five Quick Tips to Build Your Credit

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp

Five Quick Tips to Build Your Credit Building and maintaining good credit are the key components to being able to borrow money for large items such as a home or a car. Your credit history begins with your first credit account, and how you pay your bills impacts your credit score. To maintain a...

11/4: The Becoming of Maine Statehood at Lincoln Home

The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees

We will commemorate the bicentennial of Maine statehood on March 15, 2020. How did Maine come to be part of Massachusetts in the 1600's? What were the benefits and problems inherent in that relationship? On Monday, November 4, from 3:00 - 4:00pm, Carolyn Hardman will share the story of why Maine’s...

Hutchinson Center offers professional development program on public speaking

The University of Maine Hutchinson Center

Belfast, Maine — A professional development program, Public Speaking for Business and More, will be offered Nov. 7, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center. Nonprofit leaders, business leaders, educators, municipal officials, members of the clergy and others interested in...

Registration for Spring 2020 Semester Getting Underway at URock

University of Maine at Augusta - Rockland Center

The University of Maine at Augusta Rockland Center will open registration for its spring semester (Jan 21 - May 9) in early November. Students who are currently enrolled in a UMA degree program may start registering on Monday, November 4. New students may register beginning Tuesday, November 12....

Lesson 4 - A God of Communication

Destiny Eastgate Ministries

Lesson 4 - A God of Communication . Hearing His Voice From the desk of Roy Roden: Every week I will be posting an overview of the teachings of the "Basic Training for the Gift of Prophecy” course we are doing in Belfast every Wednesday at 6:00pm. Today’s Lesson: A God of...

Don’t Be Afraid Of Estate Planning

Penbay Estate Planning Law Center

We hope everyone has a great Halloween. Estate Planning can be overwhelming and not easy to think about, we get that. Our office works hard to help you smoothly navigate the Estate Planning Landscape. Attend one of our Estate Planning Workshops to Learn More. https://penbaylaw.com/estate-planning...

Trunk or Treat at the Riley School

Riley School

On the eve of Halloween, the Riley School community came together for a Trunk or Treat event. Twenty-two cars decorated their trunks and provided treats, for children and adults of all ages. A scavenger hunt in a maze, a fire pit, and a Haunted House dance party in the greenhouse were all part of...

Getting Ahead of the WAVE

Penobscot Bay Pilot

Don't get caught at the last minute figuring out how to to reach customers and clients as the seasons change. The Wave, our highly successful biannual magazine, reaches the local market, and has longevity for your advertising message. Our print magazine, The Wave, is published twice a year,...

Tutors Teach Too!

The Study Hall

There are some very special adults in the world who truly love spending time with adolescents. As any parent of a teenager out there can tell you, it is not always easy to work with this age group. Adults can have trouble restraining themselves from talking down to teens and being too authoritative...

Midcoast Interact raises awareness for polio

West Bay Rotary

Midcoast Interact recently hosted a Purple Pinkie campaign at Camden Hills Regional High School. For a small donation, students and staff had their pinkie painted purple in recognition of Rotary’s efforts to eradicate Polio. The group raised $50 that will become $300 with matching funds from...

Take a look at what's new with the Pilot.

Penobscot Bay Pilot

Site growth trajectory September 2019 marked the seventh anniversary of PenBayPilot.com, and we are pleased to report that since launching Sept. 10, 2012, readership continues to climb. In August 2019, we reached our highest page view count to date, with 950,000 for the month.That...

How is Your Student Doing (in the First Quarter?)

The Study Hall

In high school your grades matter. If you are interested in applying to colleges, or getting a place in a training program, or if you want to be considered a good candidate for a job right out of school, you want to be able to boast about having good grades. Many colleges, for instance, say the...

Credit Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp

Credit Tips for First-Time Homebuyers If you are thinking about purchasing a home for the first time, you may not know that your credit will be one of the key factors in determining whether you are approved for a mortgage and your mortgage interest rate. Your credit score is calculated using five...

Estate Planning for People that LOVE their Pets

Penbay Estate Planning Law Center

Do not assume someone will take care of your beloved constant companion, your pet. We often hear stories about pets that are forgotten or forced to be put down after their owners pass away. There are provisions you can make in your estate. Click here for more details. Estate Planning for People...

Lincoln Home and Harbor View Cottage Say Thank You to Supporters

The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees

The Lincoln Home hosted a thank you party Thursday evening to say thank you to the many friends and supporters who volunteer their time, talent and resources to make the Lincoln Home the vibrant living community it is.Residents enjoyed intermingling with people from the community, delicious food,...

Basic Training for the Gift of Prophecy No. 14-16

Destiny Eastgate Ministries

Nov. 14th-16th, Eastgate’s Basic Training for The Gift of Prophecy with Activation Location: Water View Village, 27 Jill Marie Drive, Carver Ma 02330 Registration Fee: None required, show up at any or all sessions Contact: Roy Roden roy@eastgateoffice.org or CF Cawley @ cfcawley@icloud.com ...

UMA Rockland Selected as 2019 United Midcoast Charities Grant Recipient to Support Scholarships

University of Maine at Augusta - Rockland Center

The Rockland Center of the University of Maine at Augusta, which provides access to University courses and full academic degrees locally, is among those selected as 2019 United Midcoast Charities (UMC) grant recipients. UMA Rockland will use the 2019 UMC grant funds to support both new and...

Meals of Hope Meal Packing Event

West Bay Rotary

West Bay Rotary is partnering with the non-profit organization Meals of Hope from Naples, Florida to host a meal packing event and we are looking for volunteers. We will pack up to 25,000 nutritious and much needed quality meals for families in need in the Midcoast area. These will be distributed...

10/28: Shelley’s Flowers and Gifts Demonstrates Fall Flower Arranging at Lincoln Home

The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees

Shelley, whose floral business is in Waldoboro, will demonstrate ways to arrange the spectacular colors of fall through flower arranging. Join us Monday, October 28, from 3:00 - 4:00pm, and maybe you will be one of the lucky few to take home an arrangement. The Lincoln Home is located at 22...

Riley School Scarecrows Win First Place!

Riley School

Riley School children, from the youngest to the oldest, worked together under the inspiration of Art Facilitator, Alix Martin, to create two large scarecrows for Rockland Scarecrow Days. The Riley School scarecrows are on display along the fence by the ferry terminal, next to the shops at the end...

Lesson 3- The Essentials of Prophecy , it’s nature, power and impact

Destiny Eastgate Ministries

From the desk of Roy Roden: Every week I will be posting an overview of the teachings of the "basic Training for the Gift of Prophecy course we are doing in Belfast every Wednesday at 6:00pm. 3 -The Essentials of Prophecy – its nature, power and impact. Last week we covered the purpose of...

Calculating the Hidden Cost of Alzheimer’s Disease

Penbay Estate Planning Law Center

Dementia is one of the costliest diseases to society. In fact, it is the third most expensive disorder in the United States. And that is before factoring in the difficult-to-calculate or “hidden” costs.Our newest blog post address the financial strains a family can endure while taking care of...

Cameron Gartley Earns AAI Designation

Allen Insurance and Financial

Allen Insurance and Financial is pleased to announce that Cameron Gartley has earned an Accredited Adviser in Insurance designation from the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters. Gartley is a personal insurance account executive in the company's Camden office....

Woody Guthrie and Lyrical Writing

Kathrin Seitz

About a month ago, my husband Rich and I decided to journey to Bangor to attend the musical Woody Guthrie’s American Song at the Penobscot Theatre Company. We wanted to see our friend John Burstein’s performance (it was brilliant) and we were both curious to revisit songs we had known since we were...

University of Maine offers adult degree completion program

The University of Maine Hutchinson Center

The Bachelor of University Studies (B.U.S.) is UMaine’s degree completion program for busy adults. Many adults who have some higher education experience but no bachelor’s degree find that life circumstances or interests make a traditional major and/or on-campus study difficult. Often family, job...

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