ROCKPORT — As the warmer weather arrives, so do the pesky little critters known as the brown-tail moth caterpillars.
According to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the…
Health and Wellness
AUGUSTA — Gerry R. Brooks, 86 of Augusta, passed away on May 18, 2024 at Glenridge, in Augusta. He is a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and has been abandoned at the funeral home since…
ROCKLAND — Dr. Paula Apro, of Mariposa Energy Medicine in Rockland, has recently received a generous donation from the nonprofit organization Human Kindr. With this donation, Dr. Apro has…
HOPE — Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust on a summer hike along the Round the Mountain Trail, “one of the most scenic and popular multi-use trails in Midcoast Maine,” said CMLT, in a news release…
APPLETON — The local one-woman show star of “A Dancer’s Journey to Live,” Korinn Mowrey, is now spreading the message of hope and healing to local communities in Midcoast Maine. Mowrey is the…
NORTHPORT — Coastal Mountains Land Trust announces a new hiking series: Wednesday Waldo Walks. On the second Wednesday of each month, Waldo County Conservation Initiative committee member Bindy…
lessening fear, isolation, and stress
The grassroots nonprofit Finding Our Voices will accompany Maine Seacoast Mission to three outer islands from June 25 to June 27 to bring awareness about domestic abuse and provide opportunities…
The City of Belfast and Maine DOT are Partnering to Enhance Active Transportation Infrastructure in the City.
Plan Kick-Off (June 10 - 11, 2024…
many new participants recently joined the group
CAMDEN — On Monday, June 10, from noon to 2 p.m., the Camden area Parkinson’s Support Group will convene its monthly meeting at the Anderson Inn at Quarry Hill.
With so many new…
With three morning hikes in June, the Midcoast Conservancy’s seasonal hiking series of “Wednesday Wanders” and “Saturday Saunters” is in full swing, offering opportunities to enjoy nature in Alna…
CAMDEN — Throughout June, Camden will be alive with fantastic events and fun activities for LGBTQ+ Pride Month. These Camden Pride Pop-Ups include a fashion show, Drag brunch, film festival, and…
the 10 warning signs, stages and risk factors, new advances in research
CAMDEN — In recognition of Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, Quarry Hill’s monthly Awareness Series will focus on the disease with an educational event Tuesday, June 18, at 1:30 p.m., at the…
CAMDEN — The Camden Public Library will host a a one-hour program designed to introduce participants to the transformative practice of mindfulness meditation on Thursday, June 6, at 6:30 p.m., in…
ROCKPORT — A free adult mental health first aid class is being offered Monday, June 17, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Pen Bay Medical Center Physicians Building, Conference Room C, 4 Glen…
On Memorial Day, American Legion Post 30 and its community neighbors will honor the men and women who have lost their lives defending America since the Revolutionary War.
“The American…
BELFAST — The Belfast Bay Watershed will host several programs in June, an on the water nature outing in Frankfort and an outdoor event focused on conservation in Belfast. All programs are free…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) is recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to promote the importance of…
WARREN — The Town of Warren will be holding their annual Memorial Day services on Monday, May 27, starting at 10 a.m.
The ceremony will start at the monument at the top of Main Street (…
ROCKLAND — On Sunday, May 19, from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Main Street will be closed to car traffic between Park Street and Glovers Passage (Ada’s Kitchen) for Sunday Strolls.
join Pen Bay Medical Center’s Community Health dept., hospital executives, and librarians
ROCKLAND — On Wednesday, May 29 at 10:30 a.m., community members are invited to join Pen Bay Medical Center’s Community Health department, hospital executives, and librarians Jessie Blanchard and…
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Public Library presents a board game night for all ages, Thursday, May 16, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This event is free and open to all.
Join RPL for a board game night…
ROCKLAND — Officers and members of Rockland's Winslow-Holbrook-Merritt Post No. 1 of the American Legion will be conducting a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 27, 2024, at the base of the…
Monday, May 13 is the start of the 8th Annual UN Global Road Safety Week, a week meant to increase knowledge, skills, and awareness about the importance of protecting vulnerable users on the roads…
ROCKLAND — AIO Food & Energy Assistance invites the community – members, volunteers, partner organizations, donors, town leaders, educators, neighbors and anyone who is curious about AIO – to…
THOMASTON — The General Henry Knox Museum invites the community to its 11th Annual Boots on the Ground event. This Memorial Weekend celebration honors veterans, military personnel, and their…
THOMASTON — The annual Spring Block Party, in Thomaston, will be held Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26.
“Thomaston is the place to be for a weekend packed with family-friendly fun…
National Be Kind to Animals Week
THOMASTON — Pope Memorial Humane Society will hold its annual Kid's Day event, a celebration in honor of National Be Kind to Animals Week. The event is Saturday, May 11,…
Scientists at MHIR are studying tick-borne illnesses and how climate change is increasing the number of ticks in Maine
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and scientists with the Vector-Borne Disease Lab at the MaineHealth…
More than half (52.6%) of these tragedies occur when a child is “forgotten” by a parent or caregiver and left in a hot car.
The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety Urges Families and Caregivers: Once You Park, Stop, Look, Lock.
Vehicular heatstroke is one of the leading causes of non-crash, vehicle-related death for…
BELFAST — To celebrate the opening of its new Pediatrics practice, Waldo County General Hospital will hold an open house for patients and community members Monday, May 13, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the…
Saturday, April 27, marked the annual World Tai Chi and Qigong Day, beginning in New Zealand at 10 a.m. and traveling around the globe at…
Ticks: strategies to lower risk and the promise of new approaches currently under study
CUSHING — The Cushing Historical Society invites the public to its opening Spring Potluck, Wednesday, May 8, at 6 p.m., for the potluck; at 7 p.m. Robert Smith, MD will be presenting his “Tick…
The Biden administration finalized new rules for nursing homes this week that establish minimum care hours from registered nurses and nurse aides, and require a registered nurse on duty at all…
“Bike bus” to pedal to South School
ROCKLAND — On the morning of Friday, May 17, the City of Rockland will celebrate Bike to Work (+ School!) Day with a free community event at Chapman Park. From 7 to 8:30 a.m., community members…
Please note that the workshop with Christine Caulfield has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for this fall. Inquiries can be sent to …
See what’s in store this summer for Maine kids and adults with disabilities
ROME — Pine Tree Camp’s week-long summer overnight camp and day programming kicks off in June, bringing Maine kids and adults with disabilities to camp for a summer of friendship, barrier-free fun…
BELFAST — Join the extra fun in City Park this spring by completing the Story Walk that begins near the bridge to the playground and continues toward the ocean.
Folks of all ages can enjoy…
ROCKLAND — The Coastal Recovery Community Center, Knox Clinic, and MaineHealth Community Health Worker Program host another mindfulness meditation event at the CRCC in Rockland. Led by MaineHealth…
Sherri Parker, assistant director of nursing at Caribou Rehab and Nursing, recalled a woman who came to her facility and was so sedated by the prescribed antipsychotic medication she had been…
ROCKPORT — Johnstone Chiropractic Center is holding a free event in recognition of World Tai Chi and Qigong Day, Saturday, April 27, 2024.
A local group will gather Saturday, April 27,…
April 27 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
BLUE HILL and ELLSWORTH — Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital recently installed a solution for disposal of unwanted or expired medication. A locked kiosk installed near the front main entrance of…
The Maine Dept. of Labor is offering Temperature Extremes Training with the Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute.
This is a four-and-a-half-hour class designed to educate…
Is your loved one having trouble with drug addiction? The Midcoast NaraNon Meetings may give you some relief and a chance to talk about your situation. At NaraNon, participants learn what to do…
Community of Hope
Domestic abuse research and reporting often focus on physical violence. But this narrow frame may be misleading. Between 60% and 80% of domestic abuse survivors seeking outside supports (i.e.,…
an uplifting afternoon celebrating the resilience and determination of individuals seeking a second chance
ROCKLAND — A 30-minute version of the inspiring documentary Hopeful: The Story of MaineWorks, will be presented Monday, April 29, at 3 p.m., at the Strand Theatre. The screening will be…
BELFAST — Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers Hike, Thursday, May 2, at 10 a.m., at the Little River Trail in Belfast.
All…
paving the road in front of MMC’s soon-to-open Malone Family Tower
PORTLAND — Congress Street will be closed between St. John and Weymouth streets from Monday, April 22, through Friday, April 26, to allow the repaving of the road in front of Maine Medical Center’…
CAMDEN — In recognition of Stroke Awareness Month, Quarry Hill’s monthly Awareness Series will focus on the medical condition with an educational event Wednesday, May 2, at 1:15 p.m., at the…
ROCKLAND — Two free screenings of Childhood 2.0 (2020), a documentary that delves into the dangers children face as they use social media, will be co-presented by…
Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Pen Bay Medical Center, Waldo County General Hospital, and LincolnHealth
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — If you or someone you care about is sexually assaulted or is experiencing domestic violence, do you know what options are available? When the unthinkable happens, a special…
