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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917
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SUMMARY:Points North’s 22nd Annual Camden International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 22nd Annual Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) is almost here! September 17—20\, 2026 at venues in Camden and Rockland\, Maine. \nThe festival spans four full days (Thurs–Sun) and kicks off with a free community screening of Nanette Burstein’s film Carl Sagan: We Are Made of Star Stuff on Wednesday\, September 16\, 2026. \nThis year’s edition includes 28 features and 35 short films from 24 countries. Half of the features in the program are either U.S.\, North American\, or World Premieres\, including several new works coming straight to Maine following recent premieres at Venice\, Locarno\, and Toronto\, along with award-winners and standout films from Sundance\, Berlinale\, Visions du Réel\, Cannes and others. For the fourth year\, CIFF’s two major juried competitions — the Harrell Award and Cinematic Vision competitions — are comprised entirely of films making their World\, U.S. or North American premieres at the festival. \nOpening Night will feature two films: Boatbuilders from Luke Lorentzen and The Illusion of Everlasting Summer from Alessandra Sanguinetti. \nLearn more and get your pass at camdenfilmfest.org.
URL:https://weru.org/event/points-norths-22nd-annual-camden-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:Strand Theatre\, 345 Main St\, Rockland\, ME\, 04841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="Points North Institute":MAILTO:info@pointsnorthinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000
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SUMMARY:CARVE A PREENING DUCK WITH MASTER CARVER JOSH BREWER
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning master carver Josh Brewer for this 5-day workshop. Josh will lead students through hand-carving a preening duck (no feet showing) from a cedar blank; then finishing it with sanding and paint. All tools\, materials and the blank are supplied as part of the class fee\, but students are welcome to bring their own carving tools. The class will happen three consecutive days the first week (September 17\, 18 & 19)\, then finish the following week on two consecutive days (September 25 & 26). All class days start at 9am and go to roughly 3pm). If you have any questions about this class\, please contact Director of Engagement Melinda Rice-Schoon at 207-244-7555 or mel@wendellgilleymuseum.org.
URL:https://weru.org/event/carve-a-preening-duck-with-master-carver-josh-brewer/
LOCATION:Wendell Gilley Museum\, 4 Herrick Road\, Southwest Harbor\, ME\, 04679\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Class,Club,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendell Gilley Museum":MAILTO:info@wendellgilleymuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T153000
DTSTAMP:20260723T171624Z
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SUMMARY:View the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:Join Maine Historical Society and the Bangor Public Library for an incredible opportunity to view the Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration of Independence\, one of 26 surviving copies printed on July 4\, 1776. Explore Maine’s important role in the American Revolution and our country’s continuing effort to uphold our founding principles in this interactive traveling exhibition. \nYou may reserve your free\, timed tickets on the event website.
URL:https://weru.org/event/view-the-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Bangor Public Library\, 145 Harlow Street\, Bangor\, Maine
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bangor Public Library":MAILTO:shavaun.rigler@bangorpubliclibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T160131Z
CREATED:20260504T160131Z
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SUMMARY:Mah Jongg Open Play
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for Mah Jongg Open Play\, hosted each Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Whether you’re just looking for a new game to try out or an experienced player\, anyone and everyone is welcome to join free of charge. Visit friendml.org for more details.
URL:https://weru.org/event/mah-jongg-open-play/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Friend Memorial Public Library\, 1 Reach Road\, Brooklin\, ME\, 04616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Friend Memorial Public Library":MAILTO:director@friendml.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T120000
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SUMMARY:Mah Jongg Open Play
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for Mah Jongg Open Play\, hosted each Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
URL:https://weru.org/event/mah-jongg-open-play-7/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Friend Memorial Public Library\, 1 Reach Road\, Brooklin\, ME\, 04616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friend Memorial Public Library":MAILTO:director@friendml.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T123000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Days - Hello! Communication in the 1800s
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool families are invited to the Penobscot Marine Museum for a hands-on educational visit designed for all ages. Participants can learn about Searsport sea captains and their families\, enjoy crafts\, and join a Set Sail demonstration. After the structured program ends at 12:30pm\, families are welcome to explore independently. Registration required.
URL:https://weru.org/event/homeschool-days-hello-communication-in-the-1800s-2/
LOCATION:Penobscot Marine Museum\, 2 Church St\, Searsport\, ME\, 04974\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Activity
ORGANIZER;CN="Penobscot Marine Museum":MAILTO:museumoffices@pmm-maine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T173000
DTSTAMP:20260723T173712Z
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SUMMARY:Brooklin Camera Club
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for the Brooklin Camera Club\, hosted on the first and third Thursday of each month from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Anyone is welcome\, regardless of skill or experience level!
URL:https://weru.org/event/brooklin-camera-club-5/
LOCATION:Friend Memorial Public Library\, 1 Reach Road\, Brooklin\, ME\, 04616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friend Memorial Public Library":MAILTO:director@friendml.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T183000
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SUMMARY:Lecture with Capt. Dennis Dorsey: “The Burning of the Royal Tar\, 1836”
DESCRIPTION:The 1836 burning of the steamship Royal Tar in Penobscot Bay became one of Maine’s most remarkable maritime disasters. In this illustrated presentation\, Capt. Dennis Dorsey will discuss the findings of an eighteen-year investigation into the vessel\, its operation\, the people and animals aboard\, its final voyage\, the development of the fire\, rescue efforts\, conflicting witness accounts\, and the events that followed. \nThe presentation also examines how archival records\, contemporary newspaper accounts\, maritime evidence\, and other surviving information were compared and evaluated to reconstruct the circumstances surrounding the disaster. Dorsey’s investigation culminated in his recently published book\, SJ23 Totality of the Circumstances\, The Burning of the Royal Tar\, 1836. \nMore info and a link to livestream will be shared soon. \nThis event will take place in the Mitchell Room\, at 17 School Street.
URL:https://weru.org/event/lecture-with-capt-dennis-dorsey-the-burning-of-the-royal-tar-1836/
LOCATION:Castine Historical Society\, 17 School St\, Castine\, ME\, 04421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Castine Historical Society":MAILTO:admin@castinehistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T183000
DTSTAMP:20260821T184210Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture with Capt. Dennis Dorsey: “The Burning of the Royal Tar\, 1836”
DESCRIPTION:The 1836 burning of the steamship Royal Tar in Penobscot Bay became one of Maine’s most remarkable maritime disasters. In this illustrated presentation\, Capt. Dennis Dorsey will discuss the findings of an eighteen-year investigation into the vessel\, its operation\, the people and animals aboard\, its final voyage\, the development of the fire\, rescue efforts\, conflicting witness accounts\, and the events that followed. \nThe presentation also examines how archival records\, contemporary newspaper accounts\, maritime evidence\, and other surviving information were compared and evaluated to reconstruct the circumstances surrounding the disaster. Dorsey’s investigation culminated in his recently published book\, SJ23 Totality of the Circumstances\, The Burning of the Royal Tar\, 1836. \nMore info and a link to livestream will be shared on website. \nThis event will take place in the Mitchell Room\, at 17 School Street\, Castine.
URL:https://weru.org/event/lecture-with-capt-dennis-dorsey-the-burning-of-the-royal-tar-1836-2/
LOCATION:Castine Historical Society\, 17 School St\, Castine\, ME\, 04421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Castine Historical Society":MAILTO:admin@castinehistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260915T134659Z
CREATED:20260915T134659Z
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SUMMARY:Maine Immigration Forum
DESCRIPTION:An evening dedicated to celebrating & elevating immigrant communities in Maine\, featuring speakers and entertainers whose work and lived experience centers solidarity\, community care\, and sustainable endurance. \nMCing the event will be Eisha Khan\, program manager at MaineHealth and wife of Biddeford Mayor Liam LaFountain. \nKeynote speaker will be Mikey Lopez\, team captain and defensive midfield player for the Portland Hearts of Pine soccer team. \nCall to action from Fatima Saidi\, Director of We Are All America at the National Partnership for New Americans. \nPerformance by Sea Change Chorale\, a community choir conducted by Deirdre McClure\, dedicated to supporting local social justice organizations. \nReadings by Telling Room ambassadors Sophia Kapita\, Didon Heri\, Askar Azeez\, and Ahmednoor Hassan. \nAdditionally\, we will showcase groups involved in rapid response and fundraising to support MIRC members and partners including Maine Solidarity Fund\, Project Relief\, Mainers for Humane Immigration\, Viewshed\, Neat Brigade\, Resilient Coders\, and Red Hat Resistance. \nDinner will be catered by Taj Indian Cuisine\, Jaffa Mediterranean Grill\, and Flores Salvadoran Restaurant.
URL:https://weru.org/event/maine-immigration-forum/
LOCATION:Halo at the Point\, 20 Van Aken Way\, Portland\, 04102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition":MAILTO:info@maineimmigrantrights.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260821T173056Z
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SUMMARY:Trivia at the Stonington Opera House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this community favorite – free Trivia Nights hosted in the Opera House lobby. All are welcome to attend on September 17\, 2026 at 6pm. Bring a team or join one\, think with a drink\, and make it a dinner date with a homemade flatbread pizza overlooking the harbor. Trivia Nights take place each month on the third Thursday.
URL:https://weru.org/event/trivia-at-the-stonington-opera-house/
LOCATION:Stonington Opera House\, 1 School Street\, Stonington\, ME\, 04681\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Opera House Arts":MAILTO:info@operahousearts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T143743Z
CREATED:20260610T143743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T143743Z
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night at Fogtown
DESCRIPTION:Fogtown’s Trivia Night is every Thursday evening at 6:30!\nCome for the beer\, cider & wood-fired pizza and test your knowledge at the Fogtown taproom\, 25 Pine Street in Downtown Ellsworth. \nGather a team or come solo; plus\, there are prizes to be won!
URL:https://weru.org/event/trivia-night-at-fogtown/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Fogtown Brewing Company\, 25 Pine Street\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trivia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260630T182444Z
CREATED:20260630T182444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T182444Z
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SUMMARY:Old-Time Appalachian fiddle & banjo music session
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday evening through the Summer and Fall there is a open Old-Time jam session at Bon Vent Cider. Primarily focusing on trading tunes in the southern Appalachian traditional with the driving rhythm of the “Ithaca style”. We welcome players of all abilties and backgrounds who’d like to share tunes\, and as always music lovers and listeners of all ages are welcome too!
URL:https://weru.org/event/old-time-appalachian-fiddle-banjo-music-session/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Bon Vent Cider\, 684 US Highway 1\, Hancock\, ME\, 04640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Live Music,Music Session
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bon Vent Cider":MAILTO:Bonventcider@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260905T151952Z
CREATED:20260905T151952Z
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SUMMARY:Hancock County Democrats Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Hancock County Democrats Meeting: Thursday September 17\, 2026 at 7:00PM Candidates Nicole Grohoski\, Dakota Dupuis and Brian Thomas \nUnitarian Universalist Church\, Ellsworth and via Zoom \nFollowing brief business updates\, Maine Senate Candidate Nicole Grohoski will talk about how people can help candidates for the State House and State Senate win their elections. Lt. Dakota Dupuis (Hancock County Sheriff candidate) and Brian Thomas\, Esq. (Judge of Probate candidate) will discuss how the legal and criminal justice systems function and share their goals and priorities should they be elected. \nThis month’s meeting will be held both in person at the UU Church in Ellsworth and via Zoom. Pre-registration for Zoom participation is required in advance by noon the day before the meeting at www.hancockdems.org. You will receive a unique link that you will need to use to join the meeting.
URL:https://weru.org/event/hancock-county-democrats-meeting/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Ellsworth\, 121 Bucksport Road\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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