Join us for the final Eggs and Issues of the season, and the final one of Governor Paul LePage’s term as Governor of Maine. This event is expected to sell out, so be sure to reserve your spot to hear the Governor one last time!… Read More
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CAMDEN — Christopher White, author of “The Last Lobster: Boom or Bust for Maine’s Greatest Fishery?” will be reading from his newest book, signing copies and answering related questions 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, at Owl & Turtle Book Store, 33 Bay View St. “The Last Lobster”… Read More
Legendary civil rights attorney (and Portland resident) Mary Bonauto comes to Bangor for a talk on new fronts in LGBTQ rights, three years after her successful 2015 argument before the U.S. Supreme Court in Obergefell v Hodges, establishing the right of all same sex couples to legally marry nationwide. Read More
Drawing on his years of experience leading orchestras around the world, Bangor-based Grammy Award-winning conductor Lucas Richman shares lessons on life and leadership in this informative, interactive talk. BDN reporter Emily Burnham will moderate a discussion after Richman's presentation. Wednesday, July 25th at 5:30 p.m. at the Bangor Arts Exchange. Read More
“Maine Hikes off the Beaten Path” is available at bookstores throughout Maine. A book launch party is planned for 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 7 at Epic Sports in downtown Bangor. Read More
On June 20, World Refugee Day, the stories of ten refugees living in Maine will be exhibited at Venn + Maker, a showroom for Maine artists and craftspeople. Visual storyteller Sofia Aldinio and writer Emily Wedick present a mixed media exhibit that unearths the stories of those who… Read More
Bucksport’s Wednesday on Main Summer Event Series is pleased to present the Maine State Prison’s Warden Randall Liberty to share his progressive, positive message on prison operations and reform. A three time Maine Law Enforcement Officer of the year, Army veteran, former Sheriff and currently serving… Read More
This past fall, a band of Maine-based adventurers decided to retrace Benedict Arnold’s 1775 campaign to take Quebec City from the British in a 420-pound, traditionally built, bateau. At 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, two members of the expedition, Hodding Carter and Rob Stevens, will be giving… Read More
WINSLOW — Dressed in period attire, historian Ken Hamilton will speak on Winslow’s pivotal role in early American history 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, at Winslow Public Library. Conveniently positioned at the junction of two major regional canoe travel rivers, Winslow was also a primary canoe portage (foot path shortcut… Read More
BANGOR — The Northern and Eastern Maine Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking volunteers for disaster response and preparedness programs and in other areas that further the organization’s humanitarian mission. Interested individuals can meet volunteers and staff at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, at… Read More
BAR HARBOR — Learn the history of Baker Island from the locals, lightkeepers, rusticators, schoolteachers who lived on the island and their descendants in this history of Baker Island, “Images of America: Baker Island.” Cornelia Cesari, the author and a part-time resident of Baker Island, will launch her… Read More
WINTER HARBOR — Author Carl Little will present a slide talk “Art of Acadia” based on the book of the same name written by Little and his brother David, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, in Moore Auditorium on the Schoodic Institute campus in Winter Harbor. Read More
BANGOR — Bangor Public Library Summer Music Series, sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank, 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays, through Aug. 29, on the library lawn, 145 Harlow St., or in library atrium in case of rain. June 20 music by Hampden Academy Rhythm & Blues Project. Read More
STOCKTON SPRINGS — The annual Open Mic Plus series returns at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, at the Sandy Point Community Hall, 684 US-1. The events run on the third Wednesday of every month, May through October. The 7:00 p.m. Open Mic hour is open to… Read More
Enjoy some midsummer night’s magic being enlightened with fireflies. Lightning bugs send secret flash messages to one another…find out how to decode their mysterious language. Bring a net and a jar to catch (and release) some fireflies. Woodlawn’s nature programs, led by naturalist Lynn Havsall, are a fun… Read More
LUBEC — The first of this year’s 12 SummerKeys faculty concerts will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, at Lubec Congregational Christian Church, 46 Main St. and will feature trio of musicians John Newell, piano, Ina Litera, viola, and Matt Goeke, cello. Newell, also a… Read More
Join North Star Adventures LLC and Sweet Maple Corner Arts for a Sunrise Hike on the Summer Solstice Our hiking destination will be Bald Rock Mountain located in Lincolnville, ME. The hike is approximately three miles round-trip. The first mile follows an old carriage road with a… Read More
Fresh squeezed purple lemonade or fresh brewed iced coffee delivered to you June 21! Beverages and delivery are by donation, with 100 percent of proceeds to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Stop by Woodlands Senior Living at 53 Colonial Circle, Brewer or call 314-0854 to order. We will deliver… Read More
Several provisions in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will have significant impact on the real estate industry beginning in 2018, including tax considerations for pass-through entities, bonus depreciation, interest expense limitations, excess business loss limitations and revisions to the like-kind exchange rules. Join the… Read More
Daniel Kahneman, the Nobel Prize-winning psychologist known for his work on behavioral economics and the psychology of decision-making, has said that if one were to design a problem that our minds are not prepared to deal with, it would be climate change. Psychologically, we are not equipped to… Read More
BANGOR — A breakfast will be held 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 21, at The Hilton Garden Inn, 24 Haskell Road, to benefit the Salvation Army campership program. The Salvation Army provides more than 75 camperships to help local children attend Camp Sebago in Standish. The Salvation Army also… Read More
CUMBERLAND — Entries will close at noon Wednesday, June 6, for 2018 Maine Chickadee Classic. Lewiston-Auburn Kennel Club will offer all-breed dog shows Thursday and Friday, June 21 and 22, and Penobscot Valley Kennel Club will offer all-breed shows Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24,… Read More
Join us for a walking tour of the 1 MW solar array at the South Portland Landfill located at 929 Highland Avenue. In 2017 the City installed 2,944 photovoltaic panels on the 34-acre former landfill, which is behind the City’s transfer station and new public services facility. Read More
Come to the Brewer Public Library for weekly summer events! Preschool through First Grade story times are held every Tuesday; Grades 2-5 events are every Thursday. Call the Library at 989-7943 for more details and/or to register. Read More
WINTER HARBOR — Learn how six-generations and Corea lobster fisherman Joe Young opened a small gallery to display his aunt’s photos, and ended up with a popular seasonal restaurant. Today, Young is farming oysters. Bring your lunch and listen to Young tell his story, noon-1 p.m. Thursday, June… Read More
