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Rockland road closure on Maverick, Oct. 27
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'Salmon Restoration on the Penobscot River' film collaborative by Penobscot Nation and Maine DMR available for viewing

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Overnight closure of Brunswick's off ramp, on ramp to Route 196, Oct. 27

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Maine’s public universities directly invested $638M-plus in state economy in FY25
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Energy and Green Building Happy Hour features Go Logic and 'ScaleUp, CarbonDown'

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Overnight closure of Brunswick's off ramp, on ramp to Route 196, Oct. 27
Rockland road closure on Maverick, Oct. 27
Maine’s public universities directly invested $638M-plus in state economy in FY25
Overnight ramp closures in Brunswick, Oct. 24
Rockland Public Library to receive $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation
Wiscasset Planning Board used in scam
(Some) details about Wiscasset’s NDA with data center inquirer
Three of Maine's Community Colleges in groundbreaking cohort of high-quality, non-credit providers
Maine Dept. of Labor free trainings for November 2025
Belfast's Winter Parking Ban in effect Nov. 1 - April 30
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'Salmon Restoration on the Penobscot River' film collaborative by Penobscot Nation and Maine DMR available for viewing
Coast Guard shares safety alert regarding Sea-Doo Switch capsizing hazard
New dates for fishing industry classes in First Aid and CPR, Safety and Survival Training, and Drill Conductor Certification
Maine Seagrass Summit to be held in Brunswick, Nov. 17
Maine DMR holding public forums to present ongoing shark research, discuss public's vision for future of shark management
What to do about Maine’s green crab problem? Some see opportunity.
Maine delegation to visit Japan to study farm-raised sea scallop industry
Marine Mammals of Maine named as a finalist in fifth annual Defender Service Awards
El Faro anniversary and memorial guide reflection, carry promise
Owls Head Light Station celebrates 200 years of guiding mariners, volunteers embrace change in order to survive
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Mid-Coast Audubon bird seed fundraiser supports bird conservation, educational programming
Maine Seagrass Summit to be held in Brunswick, Nov. 17
The Nature Conservancy in Maine to receive 2025 Austin H. Wilkins Forest Stewardship Award.
Application period open for Maine $3.5 Million in PFAS Research Grants
Strong sixteen county response to Maine Trails Program grant opportunity
Maine 4-H'er wins national AI challenge with fish-friendly culvert chatbot
Soil, Water Conservation District autumn fundraiser to be wildflower seeds
2025 Conservation and Volunteer Recognition awards announced for Coastal Mountains Land Trust
Free afterschool program with Beltie calves at Aldermere Farm
2025 Project Canopy forestry restoration grants available through Maine DACF
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Midcoast Conservancy outdoor gear sale, youth ski lease in Jefferson
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Midcoast Conservancy will be hosting an outdoor gear sale – featuring used cross-country skis, boots, and poles, snowshoes, and mountain and fat tire bikes – on November 21 and 22, at their Hidden Valley Nature Center, 131 Egypt Road, Jefferson.

"Most of the gear is in excellent or gently used condition; some may need repairs and will be priced accordingly," said the Conservancy.

Free event in South Portland helps consumers deter catalytic converter thefts
Maine Dept. of Secretary of State

SOUTH PORTLAND — The Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ Enforcement Division (BMV) and Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) will team up to host a free catalytic converter etching event on Wednesday, October 29. The event will run from 9 a.m. to Noon, at SMCC’s Johnson Automotive Technology Center, 2 Fort Road, South Portland.

Job Fair at UMaine for Engineering and Computing students, alumni
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ORONO — Students and alumni will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 150 companies and organizations during the University of Maine’s 2025 Engineering and Computing Job Fair, Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the New Balance Student Recreation Center.

October 20 through November 1
Maine DOT outlines closure plans for roadway ramps, approaches in Augusta
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AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing several roadway ramps and approaches in Augusta starting on October 20 through November 1. These closures are part of the bridge replacement and roadway rehabilitation project. The project work includes excavation, pavement milling, drainage installation, gravel installation, and electrical line installation. These closures are weather dependent, and dates may be subject to change. Drivers should expect delays and follow all posted detours and signage.

'Housing is a major challenge in the midcoast, and we’re glad our work to address it is being recognized'
City of Rockland receives award for Affordable Workforce Housing bond
(From left to right) Rockland City Councilors Nate Davis, Adam Lachman, and Kaitlin Callahan; and Rockland City Manager Tom Luttrell. (Photo courtesy City of Rockland)

The City of Rockland has been awarded a 2025 Maine Smart Growth Award for their 2025 $10 Million Bond for Affordable Workforce Housing. In particular, the judges were impressed with the City’s unique and new approach for towns to address the housing crisis. It was during the June 10 Municipal elections that Rockland voters approved the Bond.

proposed remediation activities, abatement for two properties
Belfast, representatives to hold public meeting on proposed Brownfield cleanup projects
Belfast City Hall

The City of Belfast, Maine has been awarded a United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Brownfields Cleanup Grant to fund proposed remediation activities, including the abatement of identified hazardous building materials and/or cleanup of impacted soils, for two of its properties, one located at 74 High Street, Belfast (also known as the Bradbury Manor property) and the other located at 137 Church Street, Belfast (also known as the Waldo County Superior Court House property).

Broadway will be closed to all vehicular traffic
Nighttime closures of Bangor's Broadway for bridge demolition, Oct. 19 - 23
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BANGOR — The Maine Department of Transportation will be implementing nighttime closures of Broadway in Bangor from Sunday, October 19 through Thursday, October 23, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. each night, to facilitate the demolition of the I-95 southbound bridge over Broadway.

During these hours, Broadway will be closed to all vehicular traffic. Flaggers will be onsite to assist pedestrians safely through the work zone during the closure period. This work is part of the ongoing bridge replacement project on I 95.

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Annual fall cleanup of Damariscotta River shoreline, Oct. 24
Volunteers unload trash from boats at the Damariscotta town landing following a successful cleanup in 2024. (Photo courtesy Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust)

DAMARISCOTTA — The annual fall cleanup of the Damariscotta River shoreline is scheduled for Friday, October 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. This event is organized by local oyster growers, along with staff from Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, Darling Marine Center, and First National Bank/First National Wealth Management. Volunteers are welcome.

Meet farmers, spinners, weavers, sheep at Maine Fibershed Festival Day
Jacob Sheep Ram from The Farm on Empire. (Photo courtesy Rockport Public Library)

Throughout October, the Rockport Public Library has been hosting a celebration of Maine’s fiber community with its Maine Fibershed Festival exhibit and related pop-up events. The marquee event of the festival will occur on Saturday, Oct. 25, with demonstrations throughout the library from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and a keynote presentation in the library’s lower level at 12:30 p.m.

“Transitioning to Native Plants in the Landscape or Garden”
UMaine Extension offers webinar on native plants for landscape professionals
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a webinar on incorporating native plants into cultivated landscapes, Monday, Nov. 3, from 6 – 7:15 p.m. 

Open house Monday, Oct. 20
St. George property donated to Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association
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SAINT GEORGE — The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association (MCFA) has received a generous donation of waterfront property in St. George from local resident Barbara Wagner, honoring the memory of her late husband, John Wagner, and his commitment to Maine’s blue economy.

The property, located at 125 River Road and formerly known as the Wildcat Lobster Pound, was offered to MCFA in March 2025. After careful review, the nonprofit’s board of directors voted to accept the donation in September, citing its potential to support Maine’s fishing communities.

Benjamin Moore, MD, joins Hospitalist Medicine at MaineHealth Waldo Hospital
Benjamin Moore, MD. (Photo courtesy MaineHealth)

BELFAST — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital welcomes Benjamin Moore, MD, to its Hospitalist Medicine team. As a hospitalist, Dr. Moore cares for patients admitted to the hospital, managing their treatment from admission to discharge.

Dr. Moore joins Waldo Hospital after completing his residency in the Maine Dartmouth Family Residency Program.

MaineHealth Pen Bay-Waldo Community Board welcomes new members
Meredith Jones. (Photo courtesy MaineHealth)

ROCKPORT and BELFAST — MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals have announced the addition of Meredith Jones; Brad Samojla, DPM, FACFAS; and Nir Harish, MD, to the Pen Bay-Waldo Community Board.

"Local boards are organized as committees of the MaineHealth Board and have an important role in our community, participating in quality oversight, oversight of local medical staffs, planning, budgeting and the hiring of key executives, local fundraising initiatives, among other duties," said MaineHealth.

"marries a relaxed cup of ‘java’ with the tools to find employment"
Java Junction program for workforce development begins at Coastal Recovery Community Center
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Coastal Recovery Community Center (CRCC) announces a new workforce development program to assist its participants in gaining and retaining employment. Java Junction marries a relaxed cup of ‘java’ with the tools to find employment. From 8-10 each Monday morning at 11 White Street, Rockland, participants will gain assistance with job-readiness.

All participants are welcome, those seeking employment, and those already employed and wishing to apply for another, or better, job.

up-to-date cancer statistics, interactive dashboards, and insights to help communities and providers
Maine Cancer Foundation launches Maine Cancer Blueprint research website
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Maine Cancer Foundation (MCF) is announcing the launch of its new website, www.mainecancerblueprint.org, a centralized hub designed to showcase health statistics of Mainers diagnosed with cancer and bring together health care providers, researchers, and community organizations

IRS reminds taxpayers who filed for extensions of Oct. 15 deadline
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service reminds individuals who filed extensions for tax year 2024 that their tax returns are due tomorrow, Oct. 15, 2025. Further, the agency reminds taxpayers that the current lapse in appropriations (the government shutdown) does not affect the tax filing and payment responsibilities of taxpayers. The IRS estimates that more than 20 million taxpayers were expected to file tax returns by the extended due date this year.

Mainers unsure if they are registered to vote or if their voter registration is up to date should contact their municipal clerk’s office
Registering to vote? Online, mail-in voter registration ends Oct. 14; registration thru BMV ends Oct. 28; in-person ends Election Night
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Last Sunday Stroll of the Season on Main Street Rockland
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Dress up the family (don’t forget the dog!) and stroll the street at the final Sunday Stroll of 2025 on October 19, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., on Main Street in Rockland.

With a Fall theme, there will be trick or treating in downtown businesses and on the street at vendors’ booths, costume contests for kids and adults, apple cider pressing, a beer garden, even witches dancing from the Merkaba Sol Dancing Witches group.

Take your picture in front of the fall harvest themed background, play “yard” games and draw chalk jack-o-lanterns on the street.

Goose River Golf Club's Ladies League donates to AIO Food Pantry
Diane Zollo and Faith Vautour, from Goose River Golf Club's Ladies League, present AIO food pantry CEO Alan Kearl with $1200.

Money raised all season from the 50/50 raffle at Goose River Golf Club's Ladies League, amounting to $1200, has been donated to AIO food pantry, in Rockland. 

Diane Zollo and Faith Vautour from Goose River Golf Club's Ladies League presented the money to AIO food pantry CEO Alan Kearl.

Latest scams involve misleading solicitations and invalid payments
Secretary of State warns of scam targeting Maine notaries public and marriage officiants, scam targeting corporations and nonprofits
Maine Department of the Secretary of State

In a Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 news release, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows warned of one scam targeting Maine notaries public and marriage officiants and a second scam targeting corporations and nonprofits.  

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