8+ hour, 7+ min ago  (222+ words) The annual contests are designed to excite students about topics related to Maine civic education, including state history and the democratic process. The contests, which began in 2002, give educators an opportunity to intertwine'Maine Civics Learning Results'with art and writing composition…...

13+ hour, 35+ min ago  (370+ words) THOMASTON " Georges River Land Trust (GRLT) formally announced the opening of its new Rockland Bog Preserve trailhead on Beechwood Street in Thomaston. "From this trailhead, users can access over seven miles of trails, creating great opportunities for hiking, mountain biking,…...

11+ hour, 26+ min ago  (289+ words) ROCKPORT " Margaret Kilpatrick's first donation of breast milk totaled 500 fluid ounces, roughly the weight of a three-year-old child. "My baby was born six weeks early, so we had to use donor milk before my milk came in," said Kilpatrick. "It's…...

8+ hour, 39+ min ago  (401+ words) CAMDEN " Camden and Rockport voters are invited to a series of Meet Marcus Mrowka events being held at local coffee shops and restaurants throughout May and June. Mrowka is a democrat running to represent House District 41 (Camden and Rockport) in…...

13+ hour, 26+ min ago  (79+ words) ARKAI, a 2026 GRAMMY Award-winning violin and cello duo, will perform at Bay Chamber on Friday, May 15, at 7 p. m. "The genre-defying string duo bridges the classical and the contemporary, weaving cinematic soundscapes with electrifying virtuosity into epic performances around the world," said…...

11+ hour, 5+ min ago  (157+ words) OUT Maine has partnered with Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) and Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) to bring LGBTQIA2 S+ youth artwork and creative writing to Midcoast Maine during Pride Month (June). This year's theme for the submitted art and…...

9+ hour, 57+ min ago  (157+ words) Public roller skating is back at Midcoast Rec, including our popular Late Skates from 6: 00-8: 00pm. This year, Late Skates will be held EVERY Friday and Saturday, with themed skates sprinkled in throughout the season. The next Late Skate in our serues…...

13+ hour, 35+ min ago  (102+ words) A special event celebrating the release of volume 3 of the Midcoast Poetry Journal, a collection of poems by Midcoast poets, will be held Thursday, May 21, at 6 p. m. , at Rockland Public Library. Local poets, including members of the Rockport and Thomaston public…...

13+ hour, 35+ min ago  (324+ words) "On Friday, May 29, the stage at the Bazz (the Basil Burwell Community Theatre) in Belfast will rock with some of Maine's best musical talent," said an'Underground Lounge news release. Indie band The Speed of Sound and soul powerhouse Kenya Hall…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (988+ words) MIDCOAST'Every year, people look forward to our "Welcome back" article to acquaint those who haven't been around this winter with what's open, what's closed, what's new, and what's happening in the Midcoast. The Munching Meeple, a new family-owned board game…...