Forever Ours: PFAS and Plastics, a thought-provoking art exhibition exploring humanity’s complex relationship with persistent materials like microplastics and PFAS. Bringing together the work of 11 environmental artists whose visual and mixed-media pieces capture both the beauty and the burden of materials that have become “forever” intertwined with the natural world. Thursday to Saturday, 10:00 – 4:00, excluding holidays, through the Summer of 2026, at the Shaw Institute’s Environmental Education Center, 55 Main St, Blue Hill. FMI: Shaw Institute.

Birding with the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition – Join expert birder Gary Gulezian and his magic scope on the Belfast Armistice Bridge / Belfast Footbridge, Footbridge Road, Belfast. Dress warmly, bring your  binoculars, and get ready for some fun viewing. Saturdays, February 7 & Saturday, March 7, 9:00 – 10:30. FMI: Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition.

Weekly Standout/Vigil in support of peace and justice in the US and beyond – the Middle East, Ukraine/Russia, and everywhere. In opposition to war, genocide, authoritarianism, and attacks on immigrant and others.  Every Saturday, 11:00 – 12:00 noon, Peirce Park, Harlow St. (between City Hall and Bangor Public Library, downtown Bangor. Signs provided or bring your own. Sponsored by the Peace and Justice Center of Eastern Maine. FMI: (207) 262-3706 or larryd@myfairpoint.net.

Take Action for Palestine! Gather in solidarity with the Palestinian people and against the complicity of the US. Call for immediate permanent ceasefire, no further US funding or military aid for the Israeli government’s war crimes, demand that humanitarian and life-saving aid needed by the civilian population in both Gaza and the West Bank be provided and accessible. Every Sunday, 12:00 noon – 12:30, at Post Office Square, Franklin & Church Streets, downtown Belfast.

Bon Vent Cider Hosting Irish Sessions! Bring an instrument or simply enjoy the tunes. All are welcome. First and third Sundays each month, 5:00 – 7:00, 684 US Highway 1, Hancock. FMI: Bon Vent Cider.

Forever Ours: PFAS and Plastics, a thought-provoking art exhibition exploring humanity’s complex relationship with persistent materials like microplastics and PFAS. Bringing together the work of 11 environmental artists whose visual and mixed-media pieces capture both the beauty and the burden of materials that have become “forever” intertwined with the natural world. Thursday to Saturday, 10:00 – 4:00, excluding holidays, through the Summer of 2026, at the Shaw Institute’s Environmental Education Center, 55 Main St, Blue Hill. FMI: Shaw Institute.

Weekly Standout/Vigil in support of peace and justice in the US and beyond – the Middle East, Ukraine/Russia, and everywhere. In opposition to war, genocide, authoritarianism, and attacks on immigrant and others.  Every Wednesday, 12:00 noon – 12:30, Kenduskeag River Bridge, 6 State Street, Bangor. Signs provided or bring your own. Sponsored by the Peace and Justice Center of Eastern Maine. FMI: (207) 262-3706 or larryd@myfairpoint.net.

An exploration of the African-American experience in classical music, through the eyes of Black composers. Apple of Their Eyes encapsulates the African-American experience, and celebrates the richness and depth of Black classical music. Wednesday, March 11th, 12:30 – 1:15, Trinity Commons – Oasis Music, 247 Bates Street, Lewiston. More Info & Tickets: https://www.palaverstrings.org/events/apple-of-their-eyes-lewiston-me

An exploration of the African-American experience in classical music, through the eyes of Black composers. Apple of their Eyes encapsulates the African-American experience, and celebrates the richness and depth of Black classical music. Wednesday, March 11th, 5:30 – 6:30, Mechanics’ Hall, 519 Congress Street, Portland. More Info & Tickets: https://www.palaverstrings.org/events/apple-of-their-eyes-portland-me

Bon Vent Cider Hosts Open Jazz and Blues Sessions Weekly! A full band set up is provided. Bring an instrument, your voice, or simply enjoy the tunes. All are welcome. Every Wednesday, 6:00- 8:00, 684 US Highway 1, Hancock. FMI: Bon Vent Cider.