Have you ever wondered how and why Maine has thousands of miles of stonewalls spread throughout our forests and fields? Join on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Pownalborough Courthouse in Dresden to learn about the history of stone walls in Maine from Kevin Gardner, author of “The Granite Kiss.”

Join Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and the Harbor Theater for the final event in the Unearth a Story Summer Speaker Series. Osihkiyol (Zeke) Crofton-Macdonald, Tribal Ambassador for the Houlton Band of Maliseets, will present “The Watertown Treaty of 1776: A Wabanaki Perspective” on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Harbor Theater (185 Townsend Ave).  

The Waldo is excited to welcome back MaMuse to the stage on Monday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. MaMuse has spent nearly 20 years building a devoted audience through unforgettable harmonies, exceptional songwriting, and performances that leave listeners feeling more connected to themselves and one another.

The season is coming to a close at the Maine State Aquarium, but not before visitors have a chance to have a whale-y good time!

On Saturday, Aug. 22, visitors can experience the thrill of stepping inside a life-size inflatable humpback whale named “Chunk.” This immersive, interactive experience for participants of all ages explores the wonders of marine life and is designed and conducted by award-winning, nationally recognized wildlife educator Jessica Woodend. The 43-foot inflatable whale can accommodate up to 20 children or 15 adults at a time.

As financial and digital deception continues to increase, Skidompha Library and Coastal Maine Regional Broadband are teaming up to present a free series to provide tools, resources and information to help protect you, family and friends from scams and frauds.

On Saturday, Aug. 15, from Wiscasset to Lincolnville Beach, and from Thomaston to Port Clyde, residents of Lincoln and Waldo counties lined local roads and streets.

Mobius, Inc. is looking toward the future with the planned sale of its longtime building at 319 Main St. in Damariscotta, while continuing the full range of programs and supports it currently provides to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the Midcoast.

Mobius is not closing. Its programs are continuing, its mission remains strong, and the people it supports will continue receiving the services on which they rely.

In the 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we Americans have struggled with defining the ‘Pursuit of Happiness’. On Wednesdays between Sept. 16 and Oct. 14, Coastal Senior College students will meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Midcoast Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (MUUF) Community Hub in Damariscotta to wrestle with definitions of happiness.

“We are deeply thankful to Emily for the extraordinary chapter she has given Y-Arts, building on the vision her mother began more than 25 years ago. Her leadership, high standards, love of musical theater and devotion to generations of young people have left a lasting mark on this community.” – Allyson Goodwin, BRYMCA Director of Development

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences (BLOS) presented the fourth and final Café Sci lecture of the 2026 season Aug. 12, to an audience made up of the public, fellow researchers and supporters of the organization. The lecture series was sponsored by Corient, and ranged in topics from trace metals in the Antarctic, to microbes that thrive in harsh environments, how technology is leading to the discovery of new marine species and the final presentation, "Resilient Reefs: How Algae-Grazing Fish Maintain Balance in Coral Ecosystems."

Worries about the strain student transfer agreements (superintendent agreements) have on local taxpayers were again on the minds of Community School District (CSD) trustees Aug. 6. 

At Boothbay Region High School, students have expressed that they are struggling to be heard: “Voicing your concerns doesn’t seem to matter.”

It’s the middle of summer and your entire family is coming to visit. You’ll have a great time all weekend. But then, what will you do for Sunday breakfast? You don’t have enough seats at the table. Some people want eggs and sausages, while others want waffles with blueberries and whipped cream. 

Looking like a page had been ripped from National Geographic, a menagerie of exotic animals touched down at Boothbay Harbor Town Hall Aug. 7 for a presentation from "Mr. Drew and His Animals Too." Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library hosted the event.

The 7th annual Maine Book Festival will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Thomaston Public Library and presented by Maine Authors Publishing. Meet over 110 talented authors from across Maine, representing a wide range of genres ready to sign and sell their books. Complete list available from www.MaineBookFestival.com.  

Rizza’s Kitchen food truck will be serving fresh and authentic Asian food. Find them on Facebook and Instagram @RizzasKitchen