New Hope Midcoast, the Regional Domestic Violence Resource Center serving Midcoast Maine, invites the public to join board an staff in celebrating 45 years of providing comprehensive services for survivors of domestic abuse, dating violence, and stalking. Please join us for a celebratory evening from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 27 at the

Goodreads Listopia can be a great way to help readers discover your book—but only if you play by the rules. First, remember that Listopia is designed for readers, not authors. You shouldn't create lists solely to promote your own book or spam lists with titles that don't fit the theme. Instead, look for existing, relevant lists where your book

Megunticook Rowing's learn to row program includes:

One on-land practice to learn rowing movement, handling and moving boats and equipment, and safety Three on-the-water sessions where you will learn to move a training shell on the lake — including casting off, turning, backing, docking, and most importantly rowing in a straight line!

Once you

 

Navigating Mid Coast Maine:

covers the basics of navigation and trip planning while taking you to the far corners of the Boothbay area. Our instructors have hundreds of hours cruising the waters covered in this course as recreational boaters and on Coast Guard Auxiliary patrols. They are certified CG Auxiliary Small Boat Coxswains and Boat Crew

 

Merryspring Nature Center will host a free evening ecology walk for all ages on Friday, August 21, at 8:00 pm.

There’s plenty to see in the dark! On this guided walk, guests of all ages will learn about what happens at Merryspring after the sun goes down. Look, listen, and call for hooting owls, and scan for swooping bats under twinkling

 

Merryspring Nature Center will host its annual Bug Safari as part of its Free Family Fridays series on Friday, August 14 at 10:00 am.

During the Bug Safari, children and their families can learn about, find, and catch insects and other tiny creatures in Merryspring’s gardens. Darting dragonflies, buzzing bumblebees, fluttering butterflies, and

 

Greg Marley will lead an outdoor presentation on Foraging Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms at Merryspring Nature Center on Saturday, August 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Everyone is fascinated by wild mushrooms. From foraging and eating, to medicinal use and the use of psychedelics to improve creativity and address depression. The only thing

 

Merryspring Nature Center will host a free family program called “Wildlife Detectives” on Friday, August 4 at 10:00 am.

 Guests will use their detective skills to solve some nature mysteries. Children will be able to look for clues hidden in animal bones, skins, and tracks. After a short presentation, a brief nature walk will guide guests through

Join us at Southport General Store THIS Friday for our LAST FRIDAYS Mini Art Market in our courtyard. We are celebrating Maine’s incredible makers, artists, and craftspeople.

Browse a curated collection of artisan, Maine-made wares, meet local creators, and discover one-of-a-kind treasures you won’t find anywhere else. From handcrafted goods and

John Fromer will lead an outdoor presentation on Pollinator Friendly Flowers at Merryspring Nature Center on Tuesday, August 11 at 12:00 pm.

There are many new ornamental flowing plants available at local garden centers. As breeders work to create new introductions to the market, they often cross different varieties which can create beautiful

 

Rockland -  The Sail, Power, & Steam Museum (SPSM) has unveiled a new Diving Exhibit, now open to the public at the museum at 75 Mechanic St., Rockland, Maine. 

 

This unique exhibit was most recently part of The Diving Locker, a scuba diving museum, located in Gloucester, Massachusetts, owned and operated by Mr. Paul Harling. Mr. Harling donated

 

Maine's housing market reached another milestone in June, with Realtors reporting a record-high median sales price for single-family existing homes. According to Maine Listings, 1,156 homes were sold statewide during the month—a 7.31% increase compared to June 2025. The median sales price climbed to an all-time high of $436,000, representing a 2

 

Merryspring Nature Center is pleased to host a live owl program presented by Chewonki. This free event is sponsored by Barnswallow Books in Rockport.

"A live owl is the highlight of this program, which introduces participants to the owls native to Maine and New England.

Participants will learn the identifying characteristics and calls of different

Come get creative with us!

Join Kathy Faass for a Fused Glass Workshop and design your own beautiful Wind Chime! Perfect for adding a colorful touch indoors or outdoors.

Each glass piece is created individually during class, then Kathy will assemble your finished wind chime using chain after the glass has been kiln-fired. Your completed project will

 

FROM:             Greg Bailey, Executive Director

                        director@sailpowersteammuseum.org

DATE:             July 27, 2026

RE:                  Meet the Women on the Water Team

 

Join the Women On The Water Team at the Midcoast Sailing Center each Friday

for Evening Sailing

 

Rockland – Meet Capt. Leigh Anne Mumford and her first

Join us Sunday, July 26th at 727 Ocean Sunset Bar in East Boothbay when singer/songwriter Scottie DeRaps performs from 5-8PM.  New to the 727 music family, Scottie delights audiences all over Midcoast Maine.  Come give him a listen!  Happy Hour daily from 3-5pm. Reservations recommended. www.smugglerscoveinn.com

 

Sunday Tidbit: Being vigilant, like a Rabbit

      One day I noticed a rabbit sitting directly beneath my window. As he munched on the grass, I heard the Spirit say, “Learn the lesson of the rabbit.” Watching intently, I noticed that while its nose faced the ground, its ears rotated independently of each other.

     Like radar, its ears, by