ORLAND — The Wildlands Adventure Challenge will take place Saturday, Oct. 6, in Orland for the first time. This inaugural event will feature a beginners’ race that will give those new to adventure racing a fun yet gentle introduction to the sport, and an eight-hour race… Read More
BAR HARBOR — Join us at YWCA MDI at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, at YWCA MDI for a slide show and talk led by Anna Carr. After she retired, Carr and her traveling partner, George Mack, went on a four-month cycling trek across Scandinavia. They started… Read More
BANGOR — Bangor Daily News will present Act Out: Women’s Adventure Expo 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at Husson University. Tickets are free but pre-registration gets you an extra entry for door prizes. Act Out is for anyone who wants… Read More
PORTLAND — The Maine Chapter of the Sierra Club has appointed Alice Elliott as its new director to spearhead the environmental advocacy and education efforts of the chapter’s volunteers. “I am thrilled to join Sierra Club Maine to lead members in their important environmental advocacy work,” Elliott commented. Read More
LEWISTON — The Maine International Pageants, owned and directed by Janet Desmarais teams up in support of the 2nd Annual Roger’s Ride for Hope. Roger’s Ride will be held Saturday September 22nd, 2018. The Ride is not just for motorcycles it has a bit for everyone all for… Read More
BREWER — You are invited to attend our meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. at Brewer Parks and Recreation, 203 State Street. Gardener and author, Lisa Colburn, who has won many awards for her gardens, will present a fun program entitled, “Art & Whimsy in the… Read More
BREWER —The Brewer Land Trust is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Brewer Land Trust Day will be held Sunday, Sept. 9 on the Brewer Riverwalk. From 12-3:30 p.m. community members and local businesses can come together to bring awareness to outdoor activities and the nonprofit Brewer Land… Read More
Hundreds of students to visit Moose River Valley on Friday, Sept. 7, to get their first look at Sky Lodge UNITY — In June, Unity College received a game-changing gift of Sky Lodge, a historic sporting camp and 16 other buildings sitting on more than 150… Read More
SURRY — The Shaw Institute and Blue Hill Heritage Trust invite you to join them Saturday, Sept. 15 for their 3rd Annual Beach Cleanup Day at Carter Nature Preserve on the Cross Road . Be a part of the Ocean Conservancy’s Global Trash Free Seas Day, and Maine… Read More
SURRY — Blue Hill Heritage Trust will hold its first Surry Forest 5K/10K Trail Race, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, in Surry Forest, Chestnut Lane, off the Toddy Pond Road. The race will be held on dirt roads and also include a kid’s 1-mile fun run. Start… Read More
ROCKLAND — Rockland’s Ad Hoc Harbor Managment Plan Committee met with eco-consultant Noel Musson on Aug. 22 to define issues for consideration in developing a new city harbor management plan. Topic areas raised for the consultant to include in his review included harbor fisheries and environmental… Read More
MOUNT DESERT — The Land & Garden Preserve has announced Taylor “Tate” Bushell as its natural lands director. He will manage the Preserve’s natural lands in Northeast and Seal Harbors. In this newly created position, Bushell is responsible for leading all aspects of management, conservation, restoration, adaptation, and… Read More
BLUE HILL –Blue Hill Heritage Trust (BHHT) has received a 2018 AARP Community Challenge grant as a community partner in the Age-Friendly Coastal Communities regional initiative coordinated by Healthy Peninsula, a community health organization in Blue Hill, with additional assistance from the Blue Hill Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. … Read More
SEDGWICK — Join Blue Hill Heritage Trust for the Peninsula Hiking Challenge. The hiking challenge is fun for the whole family and runs now through Saturday, Aug. 25. Hike all 7 trails, find and make note of the “secret image” posted along each trail and then join them… Read More
BLUE Hill — Through the generosity of Rich Storck and Aletha Langham, Blue Hill Heritage Trust is now the new owner of Penny’s Nature Preserve, adjacent to the Peter’s Brook property in Blue Hill. This June, Rich and Aletha donated the 100+ acre Penny’s Nature Preserve to BHHT,… Read More
Camden Garden Club’s “Trowel and Growl” is a new, fun support group for its members. Over a BYO cup of coffee, the home gardener shares the joys, frustrations and mysteries of their garden. The fellow gardeners offer recommendations based on their personal gardening experiences and knowledge. It’s a… Read More
OLD TOWN — Hirundo Wildlife Trust is grateful to the Quimby Family Foundation for the award of a capacity-building grant in the amount of $17,500. The grant will relieve barriers of access to the Hirundo Wildlife Refuge on Route 43 through improvements to internal roads with… Read More
BLUE HILL — Blue Hill Hertiage Trust to host 33rd annual meeting and barbecue at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, at Central Hall in South Blue Hill, about 1.5 miles down the Falls Bridge Road from Route 172. Learn about new projects, properties and trails being… Read More
Trekkers’ LEAP Program (Launching Empowered and Aspiring Professionals) is designed to help Trekkers’ students gain the real-life experience necessary to make informed decisions about their future. In conjunction with the 11th grade College and Career Exploration expeditions, Trekkers offers students access to a professional panel and an internship… Read More
SURRY — Surry Conservation Commission, in collaboration with Blue Hill Heritage Trust, will offer “Stars Over Surry” on Thursday, Aug. 9, at Surry Elementary School, and Surry Forest. Planetarium shows will be held at 4 and 5:15 p.m. at the school, North Bend Road. Bring your own picnic,… Read More
