ROCKPORT — Camden Rockport Elementary School announces Kindergarten Registration for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.
“Parents and guardians are encouraged to enroll their eligible…
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ROCKLAND — There will be a Candlelight Vigil for World Peace on Saturday, March 23, at 6:30 p.m., at the First Universalist Church, 345 Broadway, Rockland.
“The Vigil will be led by…
ROCKLAND — The Coastal Recovery Community Center, Knox Clinic, and MaineHealth Community Health Worker Program announce an upcoming mindfulness meditation event at the CRCC in Rockland. Led by…
known to be trustworthy in all situations
Students at Thomaston Grammar School have been focusing on honesty during the month of February. Several students at TGS were recognized for their honesty at a school-wide assembly on March 1.…
Per capita, Waldo County is among Maine counties with the fewest pharmacies
A typical day for Doug Edinger begins at 8:30 a.m., when he opens the doors to Seaside Pharmacy in Stonington, on…
Want to learn more about wine? Windmills? Loving and aging? Photography? Political media? Theater? If you’re curious and want to learn more, check out the full list of 18 spring semester courses…
Learn to laugh at nothing and gain all the benefits
CAMDEN — On Monday, March 11, from noon to 2 p.m., the Camden area Parkinson’s Support Group will welcome guest speaker Denise Macorona, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader.
Denise has been a…
RSU 71 and Waldo Cap are taking registrations for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students enrolling for the 2024-25 school year.
Kindergarten:
RSU #71…
ROCKLAND — Pen Bay Medical Center’s Walk-in Care has announced an adjusted schedule for Sunday, March 3, 2024. The practice will be open from 8 a.m. to noon, resuming regular hours on Monday,…
deadline Tuesday, April 30, 2024
ST. GEORGE — For the seventh consecutive year, the St. George Business Alliance (SGBA) will award one ($1,000) scholarship to a high school senior from the town of St. George graduating in the…
CAMDEN — Melissa L. Winslow, 50, went to be with the Lord, Friday, February 23, 2024, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Born in Rockland, November 10, 1973, she was the daughter of…
TENANTS HARBOR — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Blueberry Cove announces the return of its annual Chill and Chili Dip event Saturday, March 23, from…
all levels of Italian language proficiency are welcome
ROCKPORT — The Rockport Public Library invites the public to participate in a new Italian language discussion group called Tavolo Italiano. The group’s first meeting will be held on Thursday,…
ROCKPORT — Knox County Retired Educators Association will meet on Wednesday, March 13, at the Offshore Restaurant in Rockport.
There will be time for some catch-up time, an icebreaker and…
Deb Shepard captured images of winter fun in the form of curling on Chickawaukie Lake, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024.
Morning temperatures that day were around 13 degrees at 6 a.m., gradually…
Camden Garden Club awards scholarships to several Camden Hills Regional High School students, who are seeking degrees in all areas of environmental studies. Students applying for this scholarship…
“In a single growing season, people can learn skills and habits that serve them well for life.”
ROCKPORT — Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT), a statewide land conservation organization, seeks volunteers for Kids Can Grow, a six-month comprehensive gardening program, teaching youth ages 7-12…
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is being observed from February 26 to March 3, 2024. This annual event aims to educate the public about the threats posed by invasive species and…
BELFAST — Waldo County General Hospital is holding a Community Town Hall Sunday, March 3, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., at the Waldo County Shrine Club, located at 20 Northport Ave., in Belfast. The event…
ROCKPORT — As part of its ongoing commitment to increasing access to high quality health care in Knox County, Pen Bay Medical Center will provide free skin screenings and other resources at the…
Ash Point Community School Principal Ben Tripp and Fifth Grade Teacher Wendy Jacques present a $686.50 check for Rockland Rotary's "All Aboard" Inclusive Playground Project.
Rotarians,…
CAMDEN and ROCKPORT — Warming soil is beckoning. Carrots, squash, lettuce, what’s your wish? Penobscot Bay Community Gardens offers gardeners plots at two sites: 63 Washington Street in Camden and…
ROCKPORT — Cheer on the Camden Hills National Honor Society Chapter, Saturday, March 30, from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., at Goodie’s Beach at Rockport Harbor, as they jump in the freezing water to benefit…
Oceanside Middle School’s project on display through April 9
Penobscot Bay Community Health Partnerships (PBCHP) announces the successful culmination of two youth photovoice projects, in collaboration with the Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA).…
ELLSWORTH — Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital recently welcomed Alexandria Boley, DO, to its pediatric care practice.
Dr. Boley joins the Ellsworth pediatric care team from Indian Health…
with Bleeker and Greer
ROCKPORT — The Rockport Public Library announces a new series of educational programs for foodies. The library will partner with local businesses and food experts to present talks on cured meats,…
Cranberries, potatoes, blueberries
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a series of gardening webinars that will offer information, practical knowledge and insights for gardeners of all levels. The webinars…
ORONO — Maine’s public universities will send students who have applied for fall admission estimated financial aid award letters starting March 1, despite the federal government’s delays…
delve into the science in a hands-on class
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H program is offering a free online workshop for youth ages 9-18, focused on the upcoming solar eclipse in April. The workshop will be held…
benefitting the Maine Seacoast Mission
SEARSPORT — “If you are tired of the cold, come to the ‘beach’ and enjoy an indoor picnic with friends and neighbors, while helping those along the coast of Maine affected by the recent disastrous…
THOMASTON — The Knox Clinic and Thomaston Public Library announce a music-themed Trivia Night, slated to take place on Thursday, March 21, at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Thomaston Public…
ROCKLAND — In a collaboration between the Coastal Recovery Community Center and Knox Clinic, Wellness Wednesdays are opportunities for community members to connect and receive holistic care…
Blake Sanborn, landscape architect and Camden Garden Club member, will speak Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 9:30 a.m., on climate change and how it impacts the waterfront environment of coastal Maine. This…
application deadline is Friday, March 15
ROCKPORT — Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a state-wide land conservation organization, is offering teens ages 14-18 an hourly-paid position in the Teen Ag Crew at Erickson Fields Preserve (164 West…
ROCKPORT — Five Town CSD Adult Education is offering a new babysitting class for youths ages 11-15.
The primary purpose of the Babysitter’s Training course is to provide youth who are…
APPLETON — Tickles the Clown magic show, an educational and fun show for children of all ages, will be presented Thursday, February 22, at 11 a.m., at the Appleton Library.
Mildred…
Feb. 16 - 19, 2024
The Maine Council of Churches, the Episcopal Diocese of Maine, and the Maine Gun Safety Coalition are encouraging houses of worship in Maine from all faith traditions to participate in a “Gun…
THOMASTON — The Knox Museum, home of Revolutionary General and first Secretary of War, Henry Knox, is accepting applications for its 2024 summer internship program.
This summer long…
gardens as high-performing resilient systems that mitigate climate change
This winter the Belfast Garden Club Evening Lecture Series, co-sponsored by the Belfast Free Library, will focus on new approaches to garden design for resiliency and conservation.
On…
The MPA Principal’s Award was established in 1984 to recognize students for academic excellence and good citizenship. Each member school names a senior class student as its award recipient. …
Schedule of events
BELFAST — The Belfast Ice Festival, presented by the Belfast Restaurant Group, returns to downtown Belfast on February 23 – 25, 2024. The State of Maine Ice Carving Championship, presented by…
Buying and selling Maine coastal real estate has long been about conveying the magic of living by the ocean. Increasingly, it’s also about prepping clients with the latest flood zone maps,…
The Maine County and State Teachers of the Year Association, in partnership with the Maine Council of English Language Arts, announce the winners of the second annual Student Writing Contest. The…
Midcoast cold water dippers were among the 500 from Mount Desert to York who brought warmth to Maine domestic abuse survivors on Sunday in a fundraising event for Finding Our Voices.
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Beech Nut will be open, fireplace lit, hot beverages served
Because of the rain, the Feb. 23 full moon hike has been cancelled.
ROCKPORT — Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust on Friday, Feb. 23 for a full moon hike at Beech…
Boy Scout Troop 254 of Warren, Maine took part in the Casco Bay District 2024 Klondike Derby, their second Klondike Derby of 2024. The theme of this derby was Weather Disasters and it was held at…
sign up for free smoke alarm installation
LINCOLNVILLE — Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m., attend a Be Red Cross Ready session at Lincolnville Community Library, 208 Main Street, Lincolnville, ME 04849.
Home fires, floods, hurricanes…
As part of Belfast Marine Institute's focus on our marine environment, Belfast Area High students in Chip Lagerbom's Current Events class working with student teacher Keith Fletcher recently…
More than 1,000 students at 69 high schools all across Maine are preparing for the 2024 Maine Drama Festival.
On March 8 and 9, at eight Regional competitions in Brewer, Ellsworth,…
CAMDEN — Together with The Camden Public Library, Camden Garden Club presents the fourth talk in The Winter Horticulture Series, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 9:30 - 11 a.m. All are welcome.
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