Community Happenings

Salvation Army to hold 'Kettle Blitz' Dec. 13

Dec 11
The Rockland Salvation Army will take part in a "Kettle Blitz" Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a goal of raising $40,000 for the day. The ...
Midcoast Recreation Center offers new classes

Dec 10
Midcoast Recreation Center, 535 West St., Rockport, has introduced two new classes for children. Learn to Skate Hockey for Tots and Snowplow SAM ...
Five reasons to say yes

Dec 10
Do you have a place in your home, and your heart, for another family member? These five beauties are ready to find their forever home - ready and ...
Waldoboro woman becomes bank senior vice president

Dec 07
Marcia Benner has recently been promoted to senior vice president, chief administrative officer at Damariscotta Bank & Trust Co. In her new role, ...
Day of Giving to support UMC

Dec 07
Businesses and restaurants across the Midcoast will donate to United Midcoast Charities' grants programs, based on purchases made on Dec. 8, a Day ...
Synagogue prepares to serve 29th annual Christmas meal

Dec 07
Members of Adas Yoshuron Synagogue in Rockland and many community volunteers are getting ready for the 29th Annual Christmas Day Community Dinner ...
Grammar School students show compassion

Dec 07
Several students at Thomaston Grammar School were recognized for the attribute of compassion Wednesday, Nov. 26. Students were presented with a ...
Santa to visit Coastal Children's Museum Dec. 15

Dec 06
The Coastal Children's Museum, 75 Mechanic St., will transform into Santa's Workshop Saturday, Dec. 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Santa will visit ...
Yoga and cello program set to soothe Dec. 20

Dec 06
The Dancing Elephant , 16 School St., presents a program featuring yoga led by Taylor Ackerman accompanied by Robin Lane on cello Dec. 20 from ...
UMA Rockland has scholarship funds for new, returning students

Dec 05
The University of Maine Augusta Rockland Center has local scholarships for first-time students and those who are returning who have completed ...
Girls on the Run seeks to expand, plans meeting Dec. 18

Dec 05
Girls on the Run, a youth development program ,seeks to expand in the Midcoast. The public is invited to the Rockland Public Library, 80 Union ...
Midcoast lens: Feathered visitor

Dec 04
Corrie Borges of Thomaston sent in a photo of a cardinal eating pumpkin seeds she put out in her yard during the sleet of Dec. 2.
Volunteer mediators needed for consumer complaints

Dec 04
The Maine Attorney General's Office is recruiting volunteer mediators for the Consumer Mediation Service, with the next training scheduled for ...
Curtis nominated as Rotary district governor for 2021-2022

Dec 03
Rockland Rotary Club's Doug Curtis Jr., has been nominated as Rotary District 7790's governor for 2021-2022, one of Rotary's highest leadership ...
Grandma wants a puppy for Christmas! (Or does she?)

Dec 03
How tempting it is to surprise a family member or friend with a holiday puppy or kitten. “Grandma's lonely and needs a furry companion,” you ...
Boston Post Cane presentation is family affair

Dec 03
Mildred O'Jala of Union, center, received the town's Boston Post Cane Thursday, Nov. 29, as its oldest resident. She is pictured with her sisters, ...
Blue Christmas service offers peace and solace Dec. 9

Dec 03
Peoples United Methodist Church, 31 Depot St., will hold a service of solace and remembrance, sometimes called a "blue Christmas" service, Sunday, ...
Students to make presentations on reining in health care costs ...

Dec 03
Seven students from Medomak Valley and Oceanside high schools will deliver PechaKucha-style presentations (20 slides, 20 seconds per slide) on ...
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust starts toy drive Dec. 10

Dec 03
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust will hold its inaugural Holiday Toy Drive starting Dec. 10. The public is invited to bring a children's toy to any branch ...
Workshop on social media aimed at small and large businesses ...

Nov 30
Main Street Matters presents a free workshop with Dream Local Digital founder Shannon Kinney on social media marketing for businesses of all ...
Oceanside announces first-quarter honor roll

Nov 30
Grade 12 High Honors: Joumana Ben Salem, Wesley Dunkle, Geovanny Garcia Downing, Abe LeMole, Morgan Lindsey, Jackson Long, Philomena Marsh and ...
United Christian Church to hold Christmas events

Nov 30
United Christian Church, 18 Searsmont Road, in Lincolnville will celebrate Christmas in many ways throughout the month of December. Worship is led ...
Join in reindeer games Dec. 13

Nov 30
Librarian Katie Drago leads participants of all ages in three caribou-themed crafts at the Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St., Dec. 13 from ...
MCST announces November students of the month

Nov 29
The following Mid-Coast School of Technology students were named students of the month for November. Clockwise from upper left, Medomak Valley ...
Library game night offers fun Dec. 13

Nov 29
The public is invited to turn a bored night into a board game night at the Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St., Thursday, Dec. 13, at 6:30 ...
Prison wins stewardship award for environmental excellence

Nov 29
The Maine State Prison in Warren will receive one of three Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence, winning the category of Stewardship, ...
Church youth learn that Meals on Wheels delivers more than ...

Nov 29
A few days off from school provided an opportunity for South Hope Community Church youth group One80 and its leaders to deliver Meals on Wheels to ...
CHRHS announces first-quarter honor roll

Nov 28
The following students qualified for the honor roll at Camden Hills Regional High School for the first quarter. Grade 9 High Honors: Mila Bonometti...
U.S. Cellular seeks nominations of youth doing good

Nov 28
To celebrate Giving Tuesday, Nov. 27, U.S. Cellular announced the return of its program, The Future of Good, which champions and invests in youth ...
Maine Community Foundation offers grants

Nov 26
Grants of up to $2,500 are available through the Maine Community Foundation to help communities be more supportive of older people's health, ...
Camden Public Library announces closure dates

Nov 21
Camden Public Library will be closed on the following dates in December. Wednesday, Dec. 19, the library will be closed for staff training from 9 ...

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