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The Four Voices Workshop

A New Year course focused on The Four Voices: Straight Talk, Lost World, To Be Read & Sung, Absence of Field. Writing exercises will help you: • Explore the rhythm & tonality of your own unique voice • Create an image/moment • Discover new voices When: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 and...

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...

Chili Challenge to benefit charities

West Bay Rotary

Help West Bay Rotary choose the best chili in the Midcoast and help charities at the same time. Local restaurants will serve up their best chili at the annual West Bay Rotary Chili Challenge and you can be a judge. You get to try them all and vote for your favorite. Net proceeds from the event...

The art of gathering together

Spruce Point Inn - Maine’s Classic Oceafront Resort

Now that we’re deep in the January woods, and even the moon shows barely a sliver as it shifts towards the new Lunar at the end of the week, it’s a moment for ‘stopfulness.’ The mindful and interior survey of how things stand. The state of our own particular union. We’re far enough from the...

Penobscot Marine Museum photography exhibit at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center

The University of Maine Hutchinson Center

Belfast, Maine — Penobscot Marine Museum’s historic photography exhibit, “From the Cradle to the Grave” by photographer Ed Coffin, will be on display Dec. 9–March 6 at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center. The free public exhibit in the H. Alan and Sally Fernald Art Gallery, open Monday–...

Preparation for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center

The University of Maine Hutchinson Center

Belfast, Maine – Preparation for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) will be the focus of six weekly classes at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center beginning March 1. The course, taught by Mary Smyth, will be held Sundays, 1 p.m.– 3 p.m. Prep Matters is designed for high school sophomores...

Discovery Weeks at the Riley School

Riley School

Middle and Upper school children, ages 7-13, began the New Year at Riley by taking a deep dive into Discovery Weeks. For two weeks following vacation, the children explored chosen topics in a broad and experiential format. Guided by Riley School facilitators within small groups, children split...

Free Learn-to-Erg with Megunticook Rowing

Megunticook Rowing

Learn-to-Erg for free with Megunticook Rowing in our new winter training gym located at the Chestnut Street Baptist Church in Camden. Coached sessions are available on select Saturday mornings. Register to insure your spot at https://www.megunticookrowing.org/winter-training-2/free-learn-to-erg-...

SAT Prep Classes Start Jan 30 & March 8 at The Study Hall

The Study Hall

The Study Hall offers 3 ways to prepare for the SATs! The SAT Prep Class (max 12 students) runs for 6 consecutive weeks leading up to the March and April SAT test dates. For one subject (math or verbal) and 12 hours of prep the cost is $300. For both subjects and 24 hours of prep...

2/3: Two Danish Treasures: Exploring Copenhagen and Greenland at Lincoln Home

The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees

Join Freeport’s Michael Perry for cross country skiing above the Arctic Circle in Greenland’s second largest town, Sisimiut, and early April sightseeing in Copenhagen, Denmark. Three days of challenging ups and downs, tenting out in the snow each evening, and beautiful mountain vistas as far as...

New Hope for Women: Valentine Raffle at Rock City Cafe

New Hope for Women

New Hope for Women is raffling a Valentine’s tote filled with an abundance of items sure to please all! It starts with a beautiful red tote filled with beauty products, chocolates and more, and continues with a wallet filled with gift cards from local restaurants such as Clan MacLaren, Sea Dog...

How Does the Secure Act of 2020 Impact You

Penbay Estate Planning Law Center

The impact of the SECURE Act to some retirees, near-retirees, and their future beneficiaries is profound, and it is imperative to schedule a review of your retirement, estate, and trust plans. Failure to act on the changes brought forward by the SECURE Act can create substantial tax burdens for...

Winter Safety Checklist for Seniors by One2One Care

The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees

Did you know Spring is less then 8 weeks away according to the calendar? However, there is no guarantee that in those 8 weeks we will not get more storms and cold winter weather. Seniors are especially vulnerable during these cold winter storms and low temperatures. Preparing ahead insures seniors...

BROADWAY’S NEXT HIT MUSICAL at the Strand

The Strand Theatre

NYC's original, award-winning improvised musical comedy! The cast spontaneously creates scenes and songs filled  with great dancing, catchy melodies, and tons of  laughter. The audience votes for their favorite  song, then watches as it’s turned into  a full blown improvised musical -- complete...

Junior Year in High School is the Hardest Year!

The Study Hall

If you are a high school Junior, here is the bad news: Preparing to apply to college is like adding another course to your already busy schedule. The good news is that if you start early and know what deadlines you have to meet, the job can get done with minimal disruptions and fantastic results....

Prophetic Tidbit - Sons of Love

Destiny Eastgate Ministries

Prophetic Tidbit - Sons of Love - Revealing the heartbeat of the Father #1, Jan. 20, 2020 In 1977, I received Jesus Christ as my Lord and savior. Shortly after my conversion, I had a powerful prophetic experience. During a worship service, I went into a trance. The atmosphere around me shifted...

FREE Estate Planning Workshops

Penbay Estate Planning Law Center

How to Protect Your Home & Property - Estate Planning Workshop - Every Thursday in Camden Maine This Workshop covers the basics of estate planning with a focus on asset protection. As the name implies, workshop attendees are interested in preserving what they have for their use during their...

The Deep Voice Workshop

Kathrin Seitz

A New Year course focused on accessing the Deep Voice. Writing exercises will help you: • Explore the rhythm & tonality of your own unique voice • Create an image/moment • Discover new voices When: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 and Feb 6, 13, plus a Reading and CelebrationThursday mornings...

Rotary Offers Summer Exchange Program for Teens

West Bay Rotary

Discover the world! Learn a foreign language or improve the one you already study, discover another culture, and truly become a global citizen. Rotary International’s Short-Term Exchange Program (STEP) matches two students — each from a different country — for a family-to-family exchange....

LITERARY SALON POSTPONED

Camden Opera House

DUE TO STORM, POSTPONED TO DATE TBA in APRIL

1/20: Music by Julie Thompson and Neil Lamb at Lincoln Home

The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees

Vocalist, Julie Thompson and seven string-guitarist, Neil Lamb will share their musical talents with residents and the public on Monday, January 20, from 3:00-4:00pm. Besides publishing songs, Julie is an internationally published author and narrator of several children’s books. Throughout Maine...

Song Writing Event

Kathrin Seitz

Have you ever wanted to write lyrics? The thought has crossed my mind more than once. I remember, late one evening in 1969, sitting in my Greenwich Village apartment on Cornelia Street as the urge to song write fluttered through my mind. My husband, at the time, was hanging out with Patti Smith and...

January thaw means the best is yet to come

Spruce Point Inn - Maine’s Classic Oceafront Resort

A couple of days of unseasonably warm weather here in Maine have brought out all sorts of emotions. On the one hand we spend as much of the day outside (nice of the January thaw to arrive on a weekend) as we can. We use the excuse of checking whether any of the tarps or shutters have come loose in...

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...

SHAMARR ALLEN and the UNDERDAWGS at the Strand

The Strand Theatre

Hailing from the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, lead vocalist and trumpeter Shamarr Allen has influences in jazz, hip-hop, rock, funk rhythms, blues and country. Allen has collaborated with renowned artists Willie Nelson, Patti LaBelle, Galactic, Harrick Connick Jr, Lenny Kravitz, and more. With a...

1/27: Maine Legends by Red Cloak Tours at Lincoln Home

The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees

Most myths and legends are rooted and have been recorded as historical fact that have been researched or have been heard from people who have experienced them firsthand. Join us and learn more about the legends of Maine on Monday, January 27, from 3:00-4:00pm. The Lincoln Home is located...

Project Management Certificate Program beginning January 24 at the Hutchinson Center

The University of Maine Hutchinson Center

A three-day certificate program in Project Management will be offered Jan 24, 31 and Feb 7 at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center. Participants from a variety of organizations involved in project management will benefit from this comprehensive training including nonprofit businesses as well...

UMaine Hutchinson Center hosts final public meeting for the Waldo County Arts and Cultural Plan

The University of Maine Hutchinson Center

Belfast, Maine — The University of Maine Hutchinson Center will host a celebration and public meeting sponsored by the Belfast Creative Coalition on Saturday, Feb. 8, 3-5 p.m. The coalition will present the findings, goals, objectives and future steps of the Waldo County Arts and Cultural Plan,...

Lyrical Writing Event

Kathrin Seitz

Kathrin Seitz invites you to a Documentary Songwriting Workshop Conducted by Malcolm Brooks Composer, Peabody Award Winner and Emmy Nominee Participate in transforming a lived experience into a singable song A volunteer shares a personal experience, then Malcolm...

Lyrical Writing Event

Kathrin Seitz

I am excited to be hosting a morning event on Saturday January 18th from 9:00am-12:00pm at our house in Rockport. Malcolm Brooks will be teaching us how to turn a story into a free voice poem and melody. We will end the morning in recording a song. I was first introduced to lyrical...

Documentary Songwriting Workshop

Kathrin Seitz

Have you ever wanted to write lyrics? The thought has crossed my mind more than once. I remember, late one evening in 1969, sitting in my Greenwich Village apartment on Cornelia Street as the urge to song write fluttered through my mind. My husband, at the time, was hanging out with Patti Smith...

Lyrical Writing Event

Kathrin Seitz

Have you ever wanted to write lyrics? The thought has crossed my mind more than once. I remember, late one evening in 1969, sitting in my Greenwich Village apartment on Cornelia Street as the urge to song write fluttered through my mind. My husband, at the time, was hanging out with Patti Smith...

Lyrical Writing Event

Kathrin Seitz

I am excited to be hosting an event on Saturday January 18th from 9:00am-12:00pm at our house in Rockport. Malcolm Brooks will be teaching us how to turn a story into a free voice poem and melody. We will end the morning by recording a song. I was first introduced to lyrical writing this past...

Long Term Care Crisis

Penbay Estate Planning Law Center

Learn about the Long Term Care Crisis in America in our newest blog post. Long Term Care Crisis. The time to get proactive and creative about long-term care insurance is now. Current statistics may give a false sense of security regarding the likelihood you will need long-term care. Consider...

Winterfest Family event: “Ice Age”

Camden Opera House

The free annual Winterfest Family Event at the Camden Opera House is a screening of “Ice Age.” Come enjoy this animated movie treat with the whole family!

Community Nights: Cohosted by New Hope for Women, Cafe Miranda and the Gautschi Center

New Hope for Women

New Hope for Women invites the public to Community Nights on Thursday, January 16th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Gautschi Center in Rockland. Attendees will enjoy hors d’oeuvres prepared by Cafe Miranda, a cash bar, and the beautiful, art-filled space at the Gautschi Center. A brief talk by New Hope...

The Literary Salon: POSTPONED TO JAN 19

Camden Opera House

Camden Opera House’s new Literary Salon series debuts in the second-floor Tucker Room with Maine poets Kristen Lindquist and Paul Corrigan reading original poems that celebrate the people and landscape of Maine, interspersed with related musical pieces performed by violinist/guitarist Susan Ramsey...

Window on Waldorf Tour

Ashwood Waldorf School

We're offering community members an opportunity to visit classes in grades 3–8 in-session. This behind-the-scenes look at Waldorf education is for all those who are curious about what goes on in a Waldorf classroom. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, college or high school student, teacher,...

Serve-A-thon Fundraiser for Ashwood at Flatbread Company

Ashwood Waldorf School

Join us on Tuesday, January 14 from 4 to 9 p.m. for good food for a good cause. Grab your family and friends, and head on over to the Flatbread Pizza Night. Each pizza sale benefits Ashwood Waldorf School and the 5th Annual Serve-A-Thon. This includes take-out orders—but you'll want to stay for the...

1/13: Knitting Great Shapes at Lincoln Home

The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees

Internationally acclaimed artist, Katharine Cobey, will present a 90-minute demonstration and class to understand and take control of knitting. Suitable for every level of knitting experience. Join us at Lincoln Home for this free demonstration from 3:00-4:30pm on Monday, January 13. The Lincoln...

CAMDEN ROTARY CLUB GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 29

Camden Rotary Club

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2020 (Camden, Maine) – Applications are available for the Camden Rotary Rotary Club’s charitable grants on the Club’s website (https://www.camdenrotary.org/sitepage/grants). There are four categories of grants available: A single large grant of $10,000 for a...

CAMDEN ROTARY CLUB GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 29

Camden Rotary Club

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CAMDEN ROTARY CLUB GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 29 January 10, 2020 (Camden, Maine) – Applications are available for the Camden Rotary Rotary Club’s charitable grants on the Club’s website (https://www.camdenrotary.org/sitepage/grants). There are four categories of grants...

Coastal Senior College Course on Preventing Dementia and Optimal Brain Health at the Lincoln Home

The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees

Advances in neuroscience have led to the understanding that the brain changes which lead to dementia usually occur 20 years in advance of symptoms and a diagnosis. An extraordinary amount of research is now focused on what we can do to prevent and even turn around early degrees of Normal Age-...

Caring for an aging parent

Penbay Estate Planning Law Center

It is common for an older parent to try and shield loved ones from some of their harsh realities – whether financial or health-related – because they are reluctant to accept help, embarrassed by their finances and don’t want to be a burden, or are hiding some critical health information. Even in...

The true, trusted, authentic traditions of romance

Spruce Point Inn - Maine’s Classic Oceafront Resort

Think “Maine wedding” and you’ll undoubtedly envision ocean waterfront and towering pines. A mix of elegance and rustication (think barn wedding – in a 100 year old Yankee-craftsman’s space). You might think “lobster bake” for the rehearsal dinner and arriving by sail, or classic wooden launch ,...

Patrick Chamberlin Earns MLIS Designation

Allen Insurance and Financial

Allen Insurance and Financial is pleased to announce that Patrick Chamberlin has earned a Management Liability Insurance Specialist designation from the International Risk Management Institute.Chamberlin is a business insurance producer in the company's Camden office.This insurance certification...

Camden Conference Community Event with New Hope for Women

New Hope for Women

New Hope for Women will lead a Camden Conference Community Event entitled The Impact of Language: How We Talk and Write About Domestic Violence. This pre-conference event will take as a premise that traditional and social media have a growing influence on the ways in which we learn, write, and...

Important Standardized Test Dates for High School Juniors

The Study Hall

At The Study Hall in Rockport we have been preparing students to take the SATs for over 15 years. Our certified SAT tutors have helped hundreds of local students achieve the scores they desire to be competitive in the college application process and to help maximize financial aid awards. Below are...

Memory Loss Support Series at Lincoln Home Starts Jan. 8

The Lincoln Home Residents and Employees

The challenges faced by caregivers of people with Cognitive Impairment and Dementia can feel overwhelming and without answer. However, with education and support, a caregiver can learn a degree of mastery that will help build resilience and sustain them in a healthy caregiver role over the...

Renovations Underway in UMA Rockland Science Education Area

University of Maine at Augusta - Rockland Center

Thanks to a generous donation from American Foundation, a private family foundation, work is underway in the UMA Rockland Center's science laboratory and classroom over the semester break to expand, improve and enhance lab science education. A wall has been removed between the lab and classroom...

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