Washington news Oct. 7

Rockland Fire, EMS reminds all to “learn the sounds of fire safety”

Rockland Fire and EMS is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association, the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years, to promote this year’s fire prevention week campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.”

Town of Thomaston dedicates room to Lura Libby

The public is invited to join the Town in celebrating Lura Libby’s 115th birthday and dedication in her memory Wednesday, Oct. 13, at 5 p.m. at the Thomaston Municipal Building, 13 Valley St.

Coastal Islands to host online lesson on seabird season

On Wednesday, Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m. via Zoom, join Island Technicians Caitlin Walker and Joe Cleaves to hear stories about living on Metinic Island and Petit Manan Island during this past summer seabird season.

Community briefs Sept. 16

Events for this week include a virtual talk on emergence and liberation, a public roast turkey supper, a founder's day celebration, a baked bean supper, and a bottle drive.

Sir Douglas and his puppets at Oktoberfest

Sir Douglas and his Puppets from Maine Children’s Entertainment will be the featured entertainer for children at Oktoberfest in Waldoboro, Saturday, Oct. 2.

The Salty Owl returns for one day only

Erin Dominguez, the former proprietor with her husband, Casey, of the Salty Owl Café are hosting a pop up bake sale Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10 to 2 p.m., next to the Owls Head Village Library.

Union Masons, Common Market donates over $5,000 to food pantry

Although the Union Founders Day was cancelled the last two years due to COVID-19, the Common Market and Union Masonic Lodge #31 continued the Founders Day chicken barbeque tradition.

Clothing, accessories sale benefits Domestic Violence Resource Center

New Hope for Women, Midcoast Maine’s only Domestic Violence Resource Center, will hold its annual Pop Up Shop Aug. 19 to Aug. 21 at the Flanagan Community Center, 61 Limerock St.

Community briefs Aug. 12

Events for this week include a library pass program for gardens, a final book sale, Italian supper, Artists and Craftsmen Festival, and an open house.