DAMARISCOTTA — Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust will host the 9th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Thursday, April 30, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Lincoln Theater, in Damariscotta.

The next United Midcoast Charities LEARN@UMC workshop will be “AI 2.0: Moving from Prompts to Personalized Workflows,” led by Patrick Gotham of CCS Fundraising. This 90‑minute session will be held virtually via Zoom on May 8, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Please note that, unlike most LEARN@UMC workshops, which are typically held on Wednesdays, this session will take place on a Friday.

Join Maine Master Naturalist Ama LaBelle for the first of a two-part vernal pool series, Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Tanglewood 4-H Camp and Learning Center, in Lincolnville; the second session will take place Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.. at the same location.

ROCKPORT — Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) invites the public to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with Calf Unveiling Day on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at its Aldermere Farm preserve, located at 20 Russell Ave.

This free, family-friendly event offers visitors the chance to greet the newest calves in Aldermere’s Belted Galloway herd and enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the barnyard.  

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 on the seven mile long River Link Trail and general trail clean-up in the Schmid Preserve. 

There will be three groups to work on the following sections:

-McKay to Zak Preserve will meet at the McKay Road parking area at 9 a.m.

-CRCT will meet at the River Road parking area across the road from Dodge Point.

-Schmid people will meet at the Old County Road gate.

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 Camden Public Library Amphitheater.

The event highlights Camden’s longstanding commitment to its trees, according to the Library, in a news release. Designated a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation since 1996, Camden has spent more than three decades preserving and enhancing its tree canopy.

"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, in a news release.

Join GRLT for a vernal pool program at the Rockland Bog on Sunday, May 3, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Vernal pools are special, ephemeral bodies of water where frogs, salamanders, and insects breed.

"On this guided exploration, participants will learn about these incredible, small creatures and get up close to their pools," said GRLT.

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 continue to generously donate each Holiday to Station Rockland," said the Samoset, in a news release.

Mike Miller, Samoset Food and Beverage director, is a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and supportive of the Coast Guard's overarching position.

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 keeping track of her homework. 

“I was very all over the place and scattered,” said Ernst, who’s from Marblehead, Massachusetts.

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, CNA, each received The Sunshine Award, which honors nursing support staff who exemplify compassionate care, teamwork, and resident advocacy.

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 across the U.S., and sovereign Tribal nations in observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).

"The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine is proud to stand with victims," said the Attorney's Office, in a news release.

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 in overhead expenses and reduces the need for capital investment in non-clinical settings over the next three to five years, according to MaineHealth, in an April 9, 2026 news release.

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, and Midcoast Conservancy. This course will cover what conservation easements are, what they mean for buyers and sellers in the real estate market, and how real estate professionals can help clients understand them.

This is a continuing education course certified by the Maine Real Estate Commission. Participants will receive three hours of credits. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

A new podcast focused on finding solutions to Maine’s workforce challenges launched April 7, 2026, with an interview with Maine Department of Corrections Commissioner Randy Liberty. 

“Maine Ideas” will focus on finding practical, actionable solutions to common workforce challenges at Maine companies of all sizes," said host Dan Belyea, the chief workforce development officer at the Maine Community College System (MCCS), in a news release.

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 across Maine.

During its annual Ending Hunger Breakfast, the credit union distributed more than $111,000 funds raised throughout 2025, to local food banks and pantries across the state.

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 expo will take place Wednesday, April 22, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Flanagan Community Center, 61 Limerock Street, Rockland.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet representatives from a wide range of nonprofit groups serving Knox and Waldo counties, explore volunteer opportunities, and discover how their passions and skills can support vital community needs.

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 skilled trades on May 8–9.

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 Kyle Hladik of Division A in Gray was honored as supervisor of the year, and retired Game Warden Colonel Bill Vernon was honored as Legendary Game Warden of the Year. The awards were presented at the Maine Warden Service awards banquet, Friday, April 3. 

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 session is eligible for two Maine Board of Pesticides Control recertification credits.