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.

On Thursday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m., the Belfast Free Library will host a presentation with Jack Shaida, Senior Stewardship and Land Protection Manager at Coastal Mountains Land Trust, titled, “Conservation, Climate, and our Community”.

Learn about the history of conservation in Belfast and Waldo County, ongoing work to protect special places, and how conservation can help mitigate the impacts of climate change. How has conservation benefited this area, and how will it affect its future in these turbulent times?

BJ Richardson will lead an online presentation via Teams called, Mapping at Merryspring, Tuesday, April 14 at 12 p.m., hosted by Merryspring Nature Center.

Join Merryspring in person or remotely for this overview of mapping projects at Merryspring with a focus on the new live maps application. Archaeological mapping, LiDAR potential, and future directions for habitat and other mapping may also be reviewed.

CAMDEN — A new chapter of service is hoping to be brought forward in the American Legion community as Post 30 moves to reestablish an official American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) unit. Aimed at supporting War Memorial Post 30, the unit will provide a dedicated platform for the families of veterans to serve those who have served the nation, according to Jeff Sukeforth/Post Adjutant, in a news release.

For many individuals leaving incarceration in Knox and Waldo counties, the road to reintegration begins with little more than a plastic trash bag to carry their belongings, according to a news release. The transition back into society presents immense challenges, from securing basic necessities to rebuilding community connections.

This April, in observance of Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, Healthy Kids, who leads the local Maine Prevention Council for Lincoln and Knox Counties, is joining a national movement to shift the conversation from crisis intervention to proactive community support.

Under the 2026 theme, “By Supporting Maine Families, We Keep Children Safe,” local businesses, family support providers, educators, and community leaders are being called to keep a promise. A promise to children and families to support them long before a crisis occurs.

PORTLAND — Starting on March 30, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will begin intersection work in Portland for a pavement preservation project involving pedestrian safety improvements. This project begins at the intersection of Woodford Street and Bridgton Avenue, and ends at the intersection of Deering Avenue and Park Avenue.

"This project is necessary to maintain the structure of the roadway and to improve the pedestrian safety by updating sidewalk ramps to ADA compliance," said MaineDOT, in a news release.

Rockport Garden Club will hear from guest speaker Davis Saltonstall, co-owner ScrapDogs Community Compost, Thursday, April 2, at 12:30 p.m., at West Rockport Baptist Church, 545 Park Street, West Rockport. 

Members of Camden National Bank’s fraud unit will address the growing risk of bank fraud at the Camden Rotary Club’s Tuesday, March 31, noontime meeting. 

Morgan LeClair, Camden National Bank Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management and Fraud Mitigation, and Assistant Vice President Ryan Ford, leader of the bank’s specialized Cybersecurity Team as Cybersecurity Supervisor, will explain the nature of this threat and how to protect their personal information and finances. 

Join Georges River Land Trust (GRLT) for a volunteer information session on Tuesday, April 21, from 5 - 6:30 p.m., at their Rockland office.

GRLT maintains trails and nature preserves throughout the St. George River watershed in 19 towns from Montville to Cushing. According to GRLT, in a news release, the land trust relies on volunteers to help keep trails clear, remove invasive species, file reports when there are trail issues, monitor preserve boundaries, lead educational events, represent the organization at tabling events, and assist with office tasks.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District, is offering a workshop on getting started in strawberry production on Thursday, April 23, from 4 - 6 p.m., at Aldermere Farm, 20 Russell Ave, Rockport. 

BELFAST — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital has been recognized by the Lown Institute for outstanding performance, earning the #1 ranking in Maine for social responsibility as well as #1 in the state for Health Equity and Avoiding Overuse. In addition, the hospital is in the Top 10 in the Nation for Avoiding Overuse, and received “A” grades across multiple categories in the 2025-26 Lown Institute Hospitals Index.

Join the Secretary of State's office for an educational Ranked Choice Voting mock election and question session, Tuesday, April 7, from 5:30 - 7 p.m., at Rockland Public Library. This event is free and open to the public.

Maine uses the Ranked Choice Voting Election Method for some races, including many in the June 9 primary election. This is a nonpartisan voter education event where you can have your questions answered and practice voting, according to a news release.

All ages are welcome.

United Midcoast Charities' next LEARN@UMC workshop will be “The Human Side of Communication: What AI Can’t Replace,” led by educator and community volunteer Stephen Moro. The workshop will be held Wednesday, April 8, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., at the UMC office in Camden.

BANGOR — Starting on April 6, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will begin clearing and preparing the median between I-95's northbound and southbound lanes to begin the process of replacing three major I-95 overpasses in Bangor.

This is part of a long term project that involves replacing the two I-95 bridges over Stillwater Avenue with a single span bridge, according to MaineDOT, in a news release.

Central Maine Power (CMP), a subsidiary of Avangrid, Inc., is urging customers to stay vigilant as scammers continue to target Maine residents through phone calls, emails, and even door‑to‑door impersonation. These schemes often involve aggressive tactics and requests for personal or financial information, falsely presented as urgent matters. 

MaineHealth is helping shape a new national effort to improve HIV outcomes among people who are unsheltered—one of the most medically marginalized populations in the United States, according to MaineHealth, in a news release.

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

Upcoming classes:

NFPA 1 Fire Code – April 1, 2026 l 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. SafetyWorks! Training Institute, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta

CAMDEN — The Megunticook Market, aka Meg Market, is a Camden Millville neighborhood food store that draws customers from the area for groceries, sandwiches, prepared dinners and pizza. At the end of January, the market changed hands again, with longtime Rockport businesswoman Tracie Nguyen purchasing it.

Since then, the air has brightened with optimism, as Nguyen plans upgrades and restores some of the features that has made the store a favorite.