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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T180000
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SUMMARY:Creating a Local Green Burial Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Creating a Local Green Burial Cemetery \nMidcoast Maine Green Burial\, a local volunteer organization formed to promote the creation of a green burial cemetery in Knox\, Waldo\, and/or Lincoln county\, will host a free public presentation about green burial in the Abbott Room at Belfast Free Library\, located at 106 High Street\, on Monday\, August 31\, at 6 p.m. All are welcome. Judith Soleil\, president of the organization\, will offer a narrated PowerPoint presentation and answer questions. \n​For more information about green burial\, visit midcoastmainegreenburial.org. With questions\, email info@midcoastmainegreenburial.org.
URL:https://weru.org/event/creating-a-local-green-burial-cemetery/
LOCATION:Belfast Free Library\, 106 High Street\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Belfast Free Library":MAILTO:info@belfastlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T180000
DTSTAMP:20260813T180538Z
CREATED:20260813T180538Z
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SUMMARY:Human Health and the Climate Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Join Gail L. Carlson PhD\, assistant professor of environmental studies at Colby College in a presentation and discussion of this topic. She has designed a curriculum and written a textbook to educate and inform students about this rising problem and who it impacts.
URL:https://weru.org/event/human-health-and-the-climate-crisis/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brooklin Climate Response Committeee":MAILTO:info@brooklinclimate.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T203000
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SUMMARY:Skywatching: Human-Bird Relationships Through Time feat. Dr. Bonnie Newsom\, Angi King Johnson\, and Olivia Olson (Schoodic Institute's Summer Lecture Series)
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at Schoodic Institute or online via Zoom on Tuesday\, September 8 at 7:00pm for Skywatching: Human-Bird Relationships Through Time\, our 2026 Summer Lecture Series closing event featuring Dr. Bonnie Newsom (Associate Professor of Anthropology and Associate Faculty in the Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine)\, Angi King Johnson (interpretive naturalist and raptor specialist)\, and Olivia Olson (M.S. University of Maine and Public Programs and Volunteer Manager at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum). \nAs the autumn winds increase and the days shorten\, Acadia experiences waves of migrating sea and shore birds\, warblers\, and raptors\, an annual phenomenon that provides an opportunity to consider human relationships with birds. In this panel discussion\, Dr. Bonnie Newsom will present on Wabanaki cultural associations with birds. These stories are grounded in gifts and creations Wabanaki ancestors left behind in shell mounds\, and Olivia Olson will share her analysis of bird-related materials recovered from cultural heritage spaces in and beyond Acadia. Angi King Johnston\, lead volunteer for the Cadillac Mountain Hawk Watch\, will make connections from past to present\, describing trends observed over the last thirty years of watching the skies from the highest mountain on the East Coast. \nRegister online at https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/summer-lecture-series-skywatching/ \nSchoodic Institute’s 2026 Summer Lecture Series events are free\, thanks to support from our generous sponsor\, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust.
URL:https://weru.org/event/skywatching-human-bird-relationships-through-time-feat-dr-bonnie-newsom-angi-king-johnson-and-olivia-olson-schoodic-institutes-summer-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Schoodic Institute\, 9 Atterbury Cir\, Winter Harbor\, ME\, 04693\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Lecture,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Schoodic Institute":MAILTO:gupham@schoodicinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260826T141211Z
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SUMMARY:The Singing Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Tobey Crawford\, vice-president of the Sullivan-Sorrento Historical Society\, will present the rich history of our landmark “singing bridge” and the upcoming celebration of the 100th anniversary of its construction. The museum will be open at 6:00 pm for browsing. Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://weru.org/event/the-singing-bridge/
LOCATION:Hancock Historical Society Museum\, 11 Captain Bill Rd\, Hancock\, ME\, 04640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hancock Historical Society":MAILTO:​hancock.me.history@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T183000
DTSTAMP:20260821T174333Z
CREATED:20260821T174333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T174333Z
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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
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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:20260922T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T183000
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SUMMARY:Indian History on Deer Isle
DESCRIPTION:Local anthropologist Bill Haviland discusses his latest book “Indian History on Deer Isle”\nSeptember 22 at 5:30 at the Sargentville Library
URL:https://weru.org/event/indian-history-on-deer-isle/
LOCATION:Sargentville Library\, 659 Reach Road\, Sargentville\, 04673\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sargentville Library Association":MAILTO:info@sargentvillelibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T203000
DTSTAMP:20260905T153345Z
CREATED:20260905T153345Z
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SUMMARY:People-Nature-Art with Sculptor Spencer Tinkham
DESCRIPTION:Spencer Tinkham is a self-taught\, award-winning American wood sculptor and multidisciplinary artist known for creating intricate macro- and micro-sculptures of birds and wildlife from reclaimed and salvaged material. His paintings\, sculptures\, and installations explore perception\, ecological change\, and natural history. \nThe Gilley is thrilled to bring him to Maine in September as the museum’s People-Nature-Art presenter. While here\, he will be working with children in local schools. \nWorking with carved wood\, painting\, and installation\, Tinkham creates forms that move between realism and abstraction. Through scale\, repetition\, and material tension\, his work transforms patterns found in nature into physical encounters that connect biological form with human emotion. Rather than depicting the natural world directly\, the work shifts familiar forms into psychologically charged states\, inviting viewers to reconsider how they perceive and relate to the living world. \nThe ecological fates of birds and humans are intertwined\,” he says. “I share specific stories of birds as a witness to natural and manmade change. Their fragile beauty and unsung voices become magnified so as not to be missed by the careless eye.”
URL:https://weru.org/event/people-nature-art-with-sculptor-spencer-tinkham/
LOCATION:Wendell Gilley Museum\, 4 Herrick Road\, Southwest Harbor\, ME\, 04679\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Community Event,Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendell Gilley Museum":MAILTO:info@wendellgilleymuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260821T184621Z
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UID:10004428-1790269200-1790278200@weru.org
SUMMARY:Penobscot Expedition Talk and Archive Tour with Dr. Liam Riordan
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Liam Riordan of the University of Maine for a lecture on the Penobscot Expedition\, co-hosted by the CHS and Maine Historical Society to honor the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Prior to the lecture\, attendees will have the opportunity to view the CHS’s incredible collection of archival material related to the Penobscot Expedition. \nFor in-person attendance\, register at https://www.castinehistoricalsociety.org/events/penobscot-expedition-talk-and-archive-tour-with-dr-liam-riordan/. Registration is encouraged but not required. \nThis event will be livestreamed here: https://youtube.com/live/j7GEJ3-nuWw
URL:https://weru.org/event/penobscot-expedition-talk-and-archive-tour-with-dr-liam-riordan/
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:20261006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T203000
DTSTAMP:20260905T153859Z
CREATED:20260905T153859Z
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SUMMARY:People-Nature-Art With Bird Author Lillian Stokes
DESCRIPTION:In this engaging talk filled with beautiful photography\, Lillian Stokes will explore the many ways people connect with birds and nature\, whether birding\, photography\, bird-feeding\, art\, or even experiencing a spiritual and uplifting bond that can change one’s life and is open to all. The science of connecting has many new studies that tell us everyday encounters with birds result in less stress\, anxiety and depression. The profound value of connecting with birds and nature provides personal health and wellness benefits\, a greater appreciation and understanding of the creatures we share the planet with\, and fosters a desire to protect and conserve that which we love\, she says. \nLillian is an award-winning coauthor (with her late husband Don) and photographer of 35 Stokes Guides\, which have sold more than 6 million copies nationwide. Her latest guide is The Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada with coauthor Matthew A. Young\, which The American Birding Association chose as one of the Best Bird Books of 2024. She was also a producer\, videographer\, and co-host of two national PBS bird-watching TV series that were seen by about 40 million viewers. For more than 35 years\, she has educated the birding public\, giving keynote talks at birding festivals and organizations nationwide. \n“What\,” she asks “is the spark that ignites the fire that becomes the destiny of human-nature bonding? What is the moment in time and space\, like the long football pass that becomes the touchdown\, when you know in your soul you connect and are hooked?”
URL:https://weru.org/event/people-nature-art-with-bird-author-lillian-stokes/
LOCATION:Wendell Gilley Museum\, 4 Herrick Road\, Southwest Harbor\, ME\, 04679\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Community Event,Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendell Gilley Museum":MAILTO:info@wendellgilleymuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260911T201140Z
CREATED:20260911T201140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T201140Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Siri Beckman in Conversation with Carl Little
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Siri Beckman\, whose work is now in the Gilley’s Special Gallery\, in conversation with poet and arts writer Carl Little in this special event at the Museum on Saturday\, Oct. 3\, from 2 to 4pm. Free and open to all but registration is required. Reception at 2pm and program begins at 2:30pm.
URL:https://weru.org/event/artist-siri-beckman-in-conversation-with-carl-little/
LOCATION:Wendell Gilley Museum\, 4 Herrick Road\, Southwest Harbor\, ME\, 04679\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Community Event,Lecture,Poetry,Reception
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wendell Gilley Museum":MAILTO:info@wendellgilleymuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T190000
DTSTAMP:20260905T152617Z
CREATED:20260905T152510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T152617Z
UID:10004937-1792087200-1792090800@weru.org
SUMMARY:Castine\, Penobscot Bay\, and Global Slavery in the Age of Sail with Dr. Kate McMahon
DESCRIPTION:Join Castine Historical Society Executive Director Dr. Kate McMahon to learn about ongoing research into Castine\, Penobscot Bay\, and global slavery during the Age of Sail. This talk will focus on newly discovered slave ship the brig Baron de Castine and other ongoing research into the region’s connections to global slavery during the mid-19th century. \nThis is a livestream only event. Please register for this webinar at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RzYbUKTWQQKyGiNk2JQcvQ#/registration.
URL:https://weru.org/event/castine-penobscot-bay-and-global-slavery-in-the-age-of-sail-with-dr-kate-mcmahon/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-08-20-140215-768x496-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Castine Historical Society":MAILTO:admin@castinehistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T120000
DTSTAMP:20261027T174004Z
CREATED:20261027T174004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T174004Z
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SUMMARY:Boat Surveying with Capt. Mike McHenry
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Sail\, Power\, & Steam Museum in Rockland\, for an engaging late morning event to learn all about surveying vessels and boats of all sizes with Captain Mike McHenry on Saturday\, Nov. 14\, from 10 a.m. to noon. \nSurveying a vessel is a comprehensive inspection that assesses its overall condition\, safety\, and current market value and Capt. McHenry helps evaluate a boat prior to purchase\, or work with an owner to assess their vessel and whether it complies with safety requirements for insurance purposes.
URL:https://weru.org/event/boat-surveying-with-capt-mike-mchenry/
LOCATION:Sail\, Power & Steam Museum.\, 75 Mechanic St.\,\, Rockland\, ME\, 04841\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sail%2C Power%2C &amp%3B Steam Museum":MAILTO:sailpowersteammuseum@gmail.com
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