United Midcoast Charities (UMC) will host its next LEARN@UMC workshop, “AI for Nonprofits: Building Confidence with the Basics,” on Wednesday, June 10, from 9 - 10:30 a.m., at the United Midcoast Charities office in Camden. 

Around Thanksgiving last year, after it had become obvious that carmakers’ press fleets were shrinking to the point where I could no longer count on a new ride to review every week, I did something I hadn’t done since 1985: I went to a dealership and bought a daily driver—a battery-powered EV, at that: a Volvo C40 Twin Recharge from Goodwin's in Topsham.

Join Maine Woodland Owners during their third annual Tree ID Day event on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., for an opportunity to hear about the tricks and techniques to learn your trees. 

Do you need a refresher on how to identify the trees in your woods?

BELFAST — Concepta, who goes by her first name, is a fixture at the United Farmers Market of Maine in Belfast every Saturday. Behind the hot bar where she serves up chicken curry, minced beef curry, and lentil and potato curry, all over white rice, she is a one-woman powerhouse, selling out of her food and products every weekend, all the while conjuring up more angles for her business.

Rebecca “Becca” Gildred has been appointed to Maine State Credit Union Board of Directors, "bringing extensive nonprofit leadership experience and a longstanding commitment to community well-being across Midcoast Maine," said MSCU, in a news release.

Damariscotta Hardware and Randolph Hardware are inviting customers to support those affected by the recent fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont through a Register Round-Up fundraiser now underway at both stores. 

The fundraiser gives customers the opportunity to round up their purchases at checkout, with donations being matched by store co-owner Rob Gardiner and directed through the Maine Strong Memorial Foundation to support relief efforts connected to the tragedy. 

RSU13 District administrators and members of Funding Our Future—a volunteer committee organized to support critical upgrades to school facilities through private fundraising—invite the public to gather for a design unveiling and fundraising kick-off event, Friday, May 29, at 6 p.m., at Oceanside High School Auditorium. Following the event, attendees are invited to stay for OHS Theater’s 7 p.m. performance of “Clue”.

Maine Department of Labor announces its no-cost trainings for June 2026.

Upcoming classes:

Establishing or Improving Your Safety & Health Committee – June 2, 2026 l 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. SafetyWorks! Training Institute, Department of Labor, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta

SEARSMONT — To date, more than 150 interviews of responders, employees, and victim’s families have been conducted in the wake of a fire and subsequent explosion at Robbins Lumber, Friday morning, May 15, 2026. Investigators have now recorded 299 firefighters and 46 fire departments who responded to Searsmont over the course of 48 hours.

“And we’re still counting,” said Fire Marshal Shawn Esler.

The State of Maine is celebrating its newest cohort of County Teachers of the Year. On Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Hall of Flags in the Maine State House, the Maine Department of Education (DOE), in partnership with Educate Maine, announced the 16 teachers, representing every county in the state, who were selected for this honor.

Three educators from Children’s House Montessori School were among others celebrated as part of a statewide spotlight on inspiring early childhood professionals during the Week of the Young Child in April, 2026

On April 16, 2026 the Waldo County Commissioners hosted the 15th Spirit of America ceremony honoring outstanding volunteerism in Waldo County at the Waldo County Commissioners Courtroom, 39B Spring Street, in Belfast. The ceremony recognized individuals who were chosen as winners of the Spirit of America Foundation Tribute for outstanding volunteer community service. Awards were presented by the Waldo County Commissioners.

ROCKPORT — In April, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital’s Family Birth Center welcomed two new original art pieces by an artist with a personal connection to the hospital.