WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) announced April 15 that three students she nominated have been accepted to U.S. Service Academies. Reed Proscia, of Freeport High…
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From Washington, D. C.: Three Maine Students Accepted to U.S. Service Academies
Boothbay Region Land Trust, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, and The Schmid Preserve are planning a spring volunteer trail work morning on Sunday, May 3, at 9 a.m., to focus…
ROCKLAND — Trekkers has promoted longtime staff member TJ Morris to Program Director, effective immediately. Morris steps into the role after serving as Principal Program Manager for the youth…
free two hours per day in metered parking for Rockland-registered vehicles with decals
ROCKLAND — Rockland City Council…
ROCKLAND — MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital welcomes Alisyn Zuber, PA, to its Walk-in Care Rockland practice.
Zuber comes to Pen Bay Hospital from Sebasiticook Valley Hospital, in Pittsfield,…
The annual Earth Day Clean-Up hosted by the South Thomaston Conservation Commission (STCC) will be held Saturday, April 25, at the Gilford…
Is it too much for the U.S. to exercise regulatory and enforcement jurisdiction on a worldwide basis?
A recent talk spotlighting U.S.…
music, poetry, planting
The Camden Conservation Commission, the Camden Public Library and Tree Corps will host PoeTREE, an outdoor celebration of trees, music, and poetry, on Saturday, May 30, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., at the…
WALPOLE — Researchers from the University of Maine, in partnership with the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), are analyzing more than 20 years of fishery survey data from the Gulf of…
Samoset Resort has donated proceeds from its Traditional Easter Dinner to the Coast Guard Station Rockland.
"The Samoset Resort donated during their annual Easter Sunday Brunch, and will…
UMaine pilots four-year pathway for teacher education students to become certified special educators
When Emily Ernst was in fourth grade, she began to fall behind in school. She struggled particularly to keep up with math and had difficulty staying organized and…
"Spring is an amazing time in the amphibian world – now is the time when frogs and salamanders are migrating from their wintertime woodland hideouts to vernal pools," said Georges River Land Trust…
Bulletin #1215, Avoiding Common Mistakes of Beginning Farmers
University of Maine Cooperative Extension has released a new fact sheet to support individuals who are starting farm enterprises, an effort that often comes with…
Around 40°F: Survival time may be measured in minutes
Spring has arrived, and with it comes the return of open water fishing and early…
first interview is with Dept. of Corrections Commissioner Randy Liberty
A new podcast focused on finding solutions to Maine’s workforce challenges launched April 7, 2026, with an interview with Maine Department of Corrections…
MaineHealth plans to move its headquarters from Portland to an office building it owns in Westbrook, a move that will save the health system about $1.5 million annually…
Several Quarry Hill Care Team members were recently recognized for exemplary work, earning award nominations from residents and/or supervisors.
Joy Balagot, CNA/CRMA, and Theresa Benner,…
hosted by Georges River Land Trust, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, Midcoast Conservancy
DAMARISCOTTA — Midcoast Maine real estate professionals are invited to attend a workshop focused on conservation easements hosted by Georges River Land Trust, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust,…
U.S. Attorney’s Office Commemorates Sexual Assault Awareness Month
This April, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine joins the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), communities…
United Midcoast Charities (UMC) will hold a Spring Volunteer Recruitment Expo, a free public event designed to connect community members with nonprofit organizations in need of volunteer support.…
The Owls Head Transportation Museum invites students, families, and educators from across Maine to experience STEM Fest, a two-day celebration of science, technology, engineering, math, and…
2026 hunger relief effort begins April 25 with 'FeedMe 5K: Walk to End Hunger'
Maine State Credit Union brought together community partners, local hunger organizations, and supporters on March 30 at the Augusta Civic Center to celebrate a shared commitment to fighting hunger…
Game Warden Sergeant Chad Robertson of Division D in Greenville was honored by his peers as the Maine Game Warden of the Year for 2025. Game Warden Sergeant…
online information session April 15
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Community Greenhouse Grant application opened on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Schools,…
How has conservation benefited this area, and how will it affect its future?
On Thursday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m., the Belfast Free Library will host a presentation with Jack Shaida, Senior Stewardship and Land Protection Manager at Coastal Mountains Land Trust, titled, “…
new live apps, Archaeological mapping, LiDAR potential
BJ Richardson will lead an online presentation via Teams called, Mapping at Merryspring, Tuesday, April 14 at 12 p.m.,…
session is eligible for two Maine Board of Pesticides Control recertification credits
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a virtual workshop on spring landscaping and lawn care on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 5 - 7 p.m. This…
not only protecting wildlife habitat and ensuring community access, but preserving the historic landscape depicted in "Christina's World"
Georges River Land Trust (GRLT) announces the conservation of Olson Field Preserve, in collaboration with the Wyeth Foundation for American Art. This 16-acre property, recently donated from the…
BANGOR/HAMPDEN — The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will be closing the on ramp from northbound Route 202 to westbound I-395 on April 9, from 5 a.m. to 4 p…
ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland is looking to use Congressionally-directed (CDS) spending to help fund purchase and renovation of a new police station. However, the grant that the City seeks is a…
ladies are encouraged to attend and see if they "would like to be a part of something very important to our community, the state and nation"
CAMDEN — A new chapter of service is hoping to be brought forward in the American Legion community as Post 30 moves to reestablish an official American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) unit. Aimed at…
'We want to meet you where you are in your day'
WALDOBORO—On March 16, the doors opened for the first time for Dayboat Cafe, a new daytime neighborhood cafe and market in…
April 7, 5:15 p.m., Rockland City Hall Council Chambers
ROCKLAND — A proposed project for an apartment house at 20 Elm Street, in Rockland, which drew numerous complaints from potential abutters last year, will return before the Planning Board Tuesday…
expect significant traffic disruption, noise, and general inconvenience
ROCKLAND — Major construction is due to begin Monday, April 6 for the Oak and Orient Street Improvement project. According to a City of Rockland news release, the project will involve extensive…
Samoset Resort recently made two $2,215 donations from proceeds of the resort's 14th Glacier Ice Bar entrance fees to local nonprofits.
The Samoset Resort donated to AIO, "and will continue…
ORONO, Maine — Graduate students spend years taking courses, completing research and passing exams. But the most important thing they gain is not reflected…
MACHIAS — Farm owners and land stewards in Washington County will have to wait to see whether a $45 million funding package is coming their way after state legislators…
receiving a hearty applause and a loud chorus of 'Welcome Home'
On March 29, 2026, War Memorial Post 30 in Camden, Maine, opened its doors for the 2nd annual Vietnam Veterans recognition luncheon. The post welcomed 15 Vietnam and era veterans in for lunch and…
donate or sponsor a backpack; these backpacks serve as a lifeline
For many individuals leaving incarceration in Knox and Waldo counties, the road to reintegration begins with little more than a plastic trash bag to carry their…
The pig from 2025, the goat from 2024, the rooster from 2023, and more
The first artist to use a truck on his artwork, and also the first male winner since 2019, has been announced as winner of the 2026 Union Fair Poster…
wear blue days, whoopie pies fundraiser, donation and volunteer opportunities
This April, in observance of Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, Healthy Kids, who leads the local Maine Prevention Council for Lincoln and Knox Counties, is joining a national movement to shift…
PORTLAND — Starting on March 30, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will begin intersection work in Portland for a pavement preservation project involving…
get involved with local conservation and environmental education
Join Georges River Land Trust (GRLT) for a volunteer information session on Tuesday, April 21, from 5 - 6:30 p.m., at their Rockland office.
GRLT maintains trails and nature preserves…
how composting closes the loop of production and consumption
Rockport Garden Club will hear from guest speaker Davis Saltonstall, co-owner ScrapDogs Community Compost, Thursday, April 2, at 12:30 p.m., at West…
designed to help people who are interested in strawberry production as a home project or commercial enterprise
University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District, is offering a…
members of the bank’s specialized Cybersecurity Team
Members of Camden National Bank’s fraud unit will address the growing risk of bank fraud at the Camden Rotary Club’s Tuesday, March 31, noontime…
BELFAST — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital has been recognized by the Lown Institute for outstanding performance, earning the #1 ranking in Maine for social responsibility as well as #1 in the state for…
helping nonprofit staff strengthen their voice, refine their message, communicate their mission
United Midcoast Charities' next LEARN@UMC workshop will be “The Human Side of Communication: What AI Can’t Replace,” led by educator and community volunteer Stephen Moro. The workshop will be held…
periodic short-term closures of Stillwater Ave and Exit 186 ramps requiring detours
BANGOR — Starting on April 6, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will begin clearing and preparing the median between I-95's northbound and southbound…
