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On Thursday, July 9, at 6 p.m., in the Community Room of the Rockland Public Library, UMaine librarian John Hutchinson present an entertaining…

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Author Liz Drury will hold a children's storyhour and crafts at Hope Library on the second Saturday of July, Aug, and Sept., from 10 - 11 a.m.

kickoff party July 14
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Rockport Public Library invites young patrons to participate in the annual Summer Reading program. This year’s theme is inspired by a line from William Shakespeare’s…
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The Third Annual Queer Film Fest will be held June 27, from 7 - 9:30 p.m., at the Camden Opera House. This event is a finale event of the Pride Month season, according to a Camden Pride Pop-Ups…

'an enduring legacy worthy of the Broadway stage'
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Quarry Hill welcomes Anne Barrett, performer and owner of A Brief History, to the Anderson Inn on Wednesday, July 1, at 1 p.m.

"Celebrate America’s 250th by meeting Eliza Hamilton in a…

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The Belfast Free Library Summer Reading program, "Plant a Seed, Read!", presents a free family magic show starring…

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Veteran journalist Judy Woodruff, PBS NewsHour senior correspondent and former anchor and managing editor, will share insights from five decades of news reporting in…
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"Readers can drop in, pick a book and pick a certified therapy dog and READ!" said Belfast Free Library, in a news release. "Reading to a dog…

June 27-28: Barb Davis, Rose Farq, JBone Sawyer, and more
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During the weekend of June 27 and 28, as part of the Damariscotta Region Chamber’s second annual Art Tour, the walking path in the meadow at Inn…

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ROCKLAND — Celebrated British artist David Hockney, considered one of the most important figures in contemporary art in both the 20th and 21st…

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SEARSPORT — The Parsonage Gallery presents two new exhibitions: its "5th Annual Summer Exhibition" and "Ellipsis", a solo…

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School-age kids are invited to join artist Susan Beebe for an art lesson in building animal faces using pieces of wood, inspired by the work of Bernard Langlais.…
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Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, July 4th 7:30-9 am

Menu: Buttermilk or Blueberry Pancakes, scrambled eggs, hash browned…

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Belfast Free Library Summer Reading program hosts a presentation by Marine Mammals of Maine, Tuesday, July 7 from 4 - 5 p.m., at the…

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Belfast Free Library hosts four July Friday storytimes in Belfast City Park near the playground, Fridays July 10, 17, 24, and 31, at 10 a.m.

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BELFAST — On Friday, July 3, at The First Church, 8 Court Street in Belfast, do-si-do and swing into Independence Day weekend with friends and neighbors at the Flying Shoes dance series.

starting later this week, vehicle access to the library will be via Union and Beech streets
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Due to water main replacement on Maple Street, the Rockland Public Library will be without water on Monday, June 29, and…

reimagining the true story of sisters who married conjoined twins
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Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to hear New York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline on Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m. Kline will be discussing her new novel,…

Caroline Cotter, Tom DiMenna and Louisa Stancioff
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The Rotary Club of Belfast has added a new event to its Saturday, Aug. 8, Harbor Fest line-up. "Concert for Food Security" will be performed from 4 - 7 p.m., at…

June 26
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WALDOBORO — Artists, galleries, and local businesses open their doors once again for Artwalk Waldoboro, a summer celebration of…

Maine State Music Theatre
"1776" cast members John Treacy Egan (Benjamin Franklin), James Patterson (John Adams) and Quinn Corcoran (Thomas Jefferson). Musical opens June 25 at MSMT. Courtesy of MSMT

As the nation prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the…

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The South Thomaston Conservation Commission (STCC) and the Gilford Butler Center (GBC) will be hosting another "Backyard Talk" on Saturday…

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Waldo County will be celebrating 250 years of Freedom of Belief on Friday, June 26, at the UU Church, 37 Miller Street in Belfast with a potluck supper at 5 p.m.…

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The auditioned Midcoast a cappella vocal ensemble VoXX: Voice of Twenty presents its summer concert series, Musical Miracles, led by Music Director John…

sign up for a time to view the Declaration of Independence in Belfast
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On Tuesday, July 7, at 6:30 p.m., the Belfast Free Library kicks off the “Revolutionary Belfast” series of programs with a lecture by Professor Liam Riordan, “What Should We Remember about the…

father and daughter share music, prose in 'The Gift of Word and Song in Challenging Times'
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CAMDEN — Folk music legend Noel Paul Stookey, known worldwide as a member of Peter, Paul and Mary, joins his daughter, poet A.S. Aubrey, on August 1, for a unique…

embracing the subtle differences that make each handmade piece unique
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Trove Artisan Boutique & Gallery will present "Shapes and Variations", an exhibition of work by studio potter Michael Tirrell, opening this July in the gallery…

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Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra (MoJO) will perform on Monday, June 22, at 6:30 p.m., at Camden Library Amphitheater, 55 Main St., Camden. 

MoJO plays modern and…

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ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre announces a special concert with Beatles tribute band The Walrus on Friday, June 26, at 7:30 p.m. With a…

5K run, parade, kid's activities, tournament, food, music
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The Rockland Harbor Trail's "Discovery the Trail" series will hold a History Walk, June 28, 2026, from 2 - 3:30 p.m., beginning at Snow Marine Park. 

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On Wednesday evenings in July and August, the Camden Yacht Club will hold their annual Sunset Seminars. These are free and open to the public. Speakers and presentations are on a variety of topics…

the woman behind the crown and the moments that shaped a monarch
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Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award-winning hit production of “The Audience” in this National…

Music and Conservation Meet
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Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Rockville the Band are celebrating music, land conservation and community on Wednesday, July 1, at 5:30 p.m., with…

three short films and a public discussion
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BELFAST — The Colonial Theatre will be the next stop in the…

the people, events, culture, accomplishments, and innovations that helped shape the first half of the 20th century
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UNION — The Union Historical Society will host "Dear Stephen: An Autographic Journey through the 20th Century" on Saturday, June 26, at 6:30 p.m., at 128 Town House Road, in Union. The free…

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Becoming an empty nester hits everyone differently, according to a Camden Opera House news release. For some, sorrow, for others, joyful liberation. For comic…
their unlikely relationship unfolds through a series of encounters
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An independently-produced reprise of Rajiv Joseph's play "Gruesome Playground Injuries" returns to the Basil Burwell Community Theater in Belfast for one…

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Rockland's Public Services, EMS & Fire Department, and Police Department will be at the Rockland Public Library, July 1, from 2 - 4 p.m., for

American String Quartet’s final season together
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Muzzy Ridge Concerts, the live chamber music series founded by composer Robert Sirota, returns for its sixth season of summer performances in Searsmont over three weeks in July.

Muzzy Ridge…

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The Rockland Public Library and the Rockland Historical Society invite the public to a special Independence Day Program in…

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Arts In The Barn presents “Threshold”, paintings by Cheryl McAlister, July 10 - 12, 2026. An opening reception will be held Friday, July 10, from 5 - 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

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Spotlight Poet Len Geminara. Courtesy of Barn Swallow Books

There is something quietly magical about a room full of people listening to poems. For a little while, strangers become neighbors, stories become shared possessions, and the world seems both…

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Gould Academy students have claimed all three top honors in this year's Camden Conference Bill Taylor Essay Contest, with first prize in the alternate category going…
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Join fellow teens in a yarn craft group at the Belfast Free Library, Tuesday, June 30, from 3-4 p.m., at the library, 106 High…

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On Tuesday, June 23, at 1 p.m., the Rockport Public Library will host a presentation by renowned MIT Engineering Professor Lorna Gibson. She will introduce her new…
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The public is invited to an event that celebrates the art created by the participants of "Creating Community: Mediations in Art" and the…

free community meal, block party, raffle, line dancing, open mic, concerts
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4th Annual Waldoboro Pride helps close out Pride Month with some allied festivities on June 28.

-Broad Bay Congregational…

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Bay Chamber presents its 65th concert series in July and August, featuring more than 50 internationally renowned artists…