Central Maine Power presents: Storm Response in Your Community.

Join us to learn how CMP prepares for severe weather, restores power, and strengthens Maine's electric grid.

The Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER), in partnership with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF), is offering $950,000 in grants and technical assistance to help small rural businesses reduce and manage energy costs.

The funding is available through the Affordable and Clean Energy for Rural Enterprises (ACRE) grant program, which supports energy efficiency, clean energy, and other measures that can lower energy expenditures and improve energy security and resilience, according to a news release.

Meet neighbors working for healthy land, clean energy, green building, a strong economy and community resilience. A Midcoast Climate, Energy + Green Building Happy Hour meetup will take place Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 5 - 7 p.m., at 8 Bells, in Camden.

A much-loved holiday tradition returns to the Camden area December 4 - 6 as the Camden Area Business Group presents the 40th annual Christmas by the Sea, and calls on businesses, organizations and community members to take part in the milestone weekend. 

Celebrate and preserve the vibrant heritage of St. George during "Celebrate Our Roots: Annual Meeting & Collection Highlights," Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, from 6 - 7:30 p.m., at the St. George Historical Society Museum, 38 Main Street, Tenants Harbor.   

"Whether you have called our town home your entire life or are a history enthusiast just discovering its unique charm, you are warmly invited to connect with neighbors and friends at our annual gathering," said the Historical Society, in a news release.

PORT CLYDE — Herring Gut Coastal Science Center welcomes Kayleigh Amerman to its Port Clyde team as an AmeriCorps member serving as Assistant Environmental Educator through Goodwill Northern New England’s GoodHealth Works AmeriCorps program.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey,” a free virtual session, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m. The one-hour meeting is designed for individuals interested in becoming a 4-H volunteer.

Led by Jen Lobley, Extension Educator for Volunteer Development, the session will introduce what makes 4-H unique, ways volunteers can help young people thrive and roles that may fit different interests and schedules. No previous experience is required.

The Belfast Senior College will hold its Fall Fun(d)raising Auction Party on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at the Waldo County Shrine Club. 

"Bring your friends for a night of socializing and amusement," said the College, in a news release. "Browse the silent auction items then sit back with delicious finger foods and drinks, ready for the live auction action to begin."

Items to bid on include a night at The Alden House bed and breakfast, a signed archival print of a Jerri Finch original oil painting, “Burning Off," and a variety of other art works, food and craft items.