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.

THOMASTON — Watts Hall Community Arts will host the Dot Jameson & Lucy Mayo Memorial Bean Supper on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 5 p.m., at Watts Hall, 174 Main Street in Thomaston. The community supper will honor two longtime Thomaston residents whose love of cooking and commitment to their community left a lasting mark on the town. Proceeds will benefit the Thomaston Inter-Church Fellowship Food Pantry. 

The Walker Building Redevelopment Project is reviving the Walker School Walk-a-thon as a community fundraiser to help the town pay for building renovations. This 5K “Walker-thon” will also host a Fun Run for those wanting to run rather than walk. The event will take place (rain or shine) on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 10 a.m., starting and finishing at Walker School, 33 West Main Street, in Liberty. 

For many years, Walker students sought pledges from family and friends and walked to support their school.

The Waldoboro Fire Department will host its annual Open House on Friday, Oct. 9, at 6 p.m.

Everyone is invited to the fire station at 1600 Atlantic Highway in Waldoboro. There will be fire truck rides, popcorn, games, and an opportunity to meet Sparky the Fire Dog. 

During the event you can view the department's history through photos and news stories throughout the years. 

WindowDressers, a nonprofit dedicated to warming homes, saving energy, and building community, is partnering with First National Bank, which will be sponsoring three Community Builds in Orono, Rockland/Camden, and Belfast, to be held this fall, according to a news release. First National Bank will be providing both financial and volunteer support to each of these Community Builds.

United Midcoast Charities will host a practical cybersecurity workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 14, designed specifically for nonprofit leaders and decision-makers 

“What You Need to Know Before You Click” will take place from 9 to 10:30 a.m., at United Midcoast Charities, in Camden. The workshop is being offered as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

Merryspring Nature Center will host a family Autumn Ecology Walk on Friday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m. 

All ages are invited on this guided tour of Merryspring Nature Center to see fall foliage and learn about the ecology of autumn. Guests will learn how and why leaves change color, identify trees, look for evidence of animals and learn how they prepare for winter, and watch for other signs of the changing season. 

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is warning Mainers to be vigilant when viewing voting information online. This includes raising awareness of private sites that may give the false impression – by name, URL, and/or design – that it is an official election website. 

More than 600 students can earn a $2,400 student award if they enroll this year in no-cost manufacturing-related classes at three of Maine’s community colleges, thanks to a new $5 million U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) grant presented to college officials on September 23. 

The Maine grant is part of a $50 million SBA grant to technical schools and community colleges across the nation intended to boost the workforce for small- and medium-sized manufacturing businesses.

In the one month of September, five organizations provided $80,000 in grants to Finding Our Voices "to brighten the lives and prospects of Maine women domestic abuse survivors and their children as well as to foster healthy relationships among teens, according to the statewide nonprofit," said Finding Our Voices, in a news release.

ROCKLAND — Grant Wahlquist will serve as Interim Director of The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA), effective immediately. A respected curator and cultural leader with deep ties to Maine’s arts community, according to a CMCA news release, Wahlquist brings nearly two decades of curatorial and critical experience to the role.

ROCKLAND — Mid-Coast School of Technology invites students, families, community members, and alumni to attend its upcoming Open House + Career & College Expo on October 1, from 4 to 6 p.m., at its campus, at 1 Main St., Rockland.

Admission is free, and the event features giveaways, door prizes, and family-friendly activities throughout the evening. Additionally, the school's Bake Shop will be open during the event with items available for purchase.

The Maine Department of Labor offers free workplace safety and labor law training to help employers, managers, supervisors, human resources professionals and others understand workplace safety requirements and Maine labor laws. The Department has announced its schedule of October classes, with trainings offered through SafetyWorks! and the Bureau of Labor Standards.