Trekkers recently held the first of its two Trekkers Week programs. Designed as a “sneak peek” of its core programming, each Trekkers Week is a five-day program that includes a variety of after school activities throughout the midcoast. The program is available to seventh-grade students in RSU 13. In May, ...

New business? Expansion? Promotions? Send us the information at least seven to 10 days before the Thursday of publication. Email: beacon@bangordailynews.com Mail: The Beacon, P.O. Box 1329, Bangor 04402 New series ROCKLAND — Jerry and Jeremiah Pasternak, who own an antique shop in Rockland, will be featured on the television ...

I have been watching the weather reports closely lately, waiting for the dreaded forecast and the advice to “break out your shovel.” So as not to be caught unprepared, we should all start thinking about and practicing winter driving now. First, have the car winterized. Make sure all fluids are ...

CAMDEN, Maine — Join the creative conversation for a PechaKucha Night at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at the Camden Opera House. Ten artists, writers, entrepreneurs and makers have been chosen to show 20 images for 20 seconds each, a fast-paced and engaging program to be followed by discussion and ...

CAMDEN, Maine — Two 2011 Camden Hills Regional High School graduates left June 15 to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail, traveling from Mount Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in Georgia. The more than 2,180-mile trail is the longest continuously marked footpath in the world. Although New Hampshire’s White Mountains have their ...

Got something for Sports News? Send us the information at least seven to 10 days before the Thursday of publication. Email: beacon@bangordailynews.com Mail: The Beacon, P.O. Box 1329, Bangor 04402 Learn to Curl BELFAST — Learn to Curl classes will be held 1-2:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, ...

USDA Maine Farm Service Agency Executive Director Don Todd announced that farmers and ranchers in Maine now have a more efficient, timely option for receiving important FSA program eligibility requirements, deadlines and related information. “FSA is now offering free online communications through our GovDelivery electronic news service,” said Todd. “News ...

BELFAST, Maine — Author and illustrator Kim Jacobs will show the intricately detailed watercolors she creates for her best-selling calendars, greeting cards, books and children’s publications through November in the Kramer Gallery of Belfast Free Library. An artist’s reception will be held 4-6:30 p.m. Friday. Nov. 5, at the library. ...

JEFFERSON, Maine — Hidden Valley Nature Center recently celebrated its sixth year in operation with its annual open house. High on the list of activities at the event were the fly-tying and casting demonstrations. Master Maine Guide Sean McCormick and his son Michael helped participants create their own flies. Doreen ...

Benefit concert NORTHPORT — Dragon Farm will present emma’s revolution at 7:30 p.m. Saturday Nov. 12, the Blue Goose Center, 1184 Atlantic Highway. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. The concert is suitable for all ages. Purchase advance tickets online at http://emmasrevolution.com/live/ and http://www.dragonfarm.org/. More information is ...

Want to share something through School News? Send it along. Items are due at least seven to 10 days before the Thursday of publication. Email: beacon@bangordailynews.com Mail: The Beacon, P.O. Box 1329, Bangor 04402 Schools Troy Howard Middle School BELFAST — The Troy Howard Middle School library will hold a ...

ROCKLAND — Earlier this year, more than 500 people helped Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midcoast Maine receive a $15,000 cash award from Opinions 4 Good, an online market research community that partners with nonprofits. Through a special Cash Award Challenge, nonprofits that achieved a minimum of 500 supporters who ...

The Georges River Land Trust welcomes Glen E. Rainsley as its new major gifts manager as it looks toward the celebration of its 25th anniversary in 2012. “My family and I have cherished living in the St. George River watershed for over a decade. We deeply appreciate the area’s recreational ...

APPLETON, Maine — When teacher Ann Wittman’s Explore Program: Reaching for the Stars business class had to set up a business, The Top 10 Variety Store, where the children produced homemade items such as beaded bracelets, headbands, magnets, paper flowers and comic strips, it was an easy decision. Deciding what ...

ROCKPORT, Maine — Sixteen brave souls were “locked-up” in the Camden-Rockport Animal Rescue League’s homemade dog pound at the Cellardoor Vineyard on Oct. 24. Not only were there scheduled incarcerations, but some not-so-innocent bystanders at the event were arrested for various crimes as well. The well-attended event raised approximately $7,500 ...

As we tip into November there’s no escaping the fact that the holidays are approaching. For me, the various celebrations in our local towns serve to highlight how lucky we are to live in such community-minded places, bursting with generosity, volunteerism and creativity. It almost goes without saying that to ...

JACKSON, Maine — A new nonprofit organization, Jackson Neighbors, has been formed in Jackson to organize and support local charitable projects and community events. Jackson Neighbors is incorporated as a Maine public benefit corporation. The organization took root last summer when Selectman Debbie Ludden convened a meeting of residents to ...