WERU Community Radio

Hancock County Democrats Meeting
2026-09-17 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Ellsworth, 121 Bucksport Road, Ellsworth, ME, 04605, United States
Hancock County Democrats Meeting: Thursday September 17, 2026 at 7:00PM Candidates Nicole Grohoski, Dakota Dupuis and Brian Thomas
Unitarian Universalist Church, Ellsworth and via Zoom
Following 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.
This 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.

Wild Blueberry Resilience Summit
2026-09-18 | Blue Ridge Farms, 1284 Waltham Road, Waltham, ME, 04605, United States
Maine’s wild blueberry barrens are an iconic part of our region’s landscape and economy, but our family farms are facing an unprecedented squeeze from historic droughts, rising costs, and real estate pressure. To meet this challenge, Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation District is hosting the free Wild Blueberry Resilience Summit on September 18, 2026, at Blue Ridge Farms in Waltham, bringing together 75–100 wild blueberry growers, as well as conservation scientists, local, state and federal partners, and policymakers to deliver real tools for drought resilience, soil health, and farm viability.

Underwater Opera Youth Theatre Camp
2026-09-18 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-19 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Smithereen Farm, 767 Leighton Point Rd, Pembroke, 04666, United States
Welcome to our “first ever” week-long Youth Theatre Camp. This camp is centered on Smithereen Farm and Greenhorns’ Reversing Hall Agrarian Library and led by a group of young and highly motivated theatre professionals from New York and California who share our ethos of bioregionalism, self determination and youth empowerment.
At the heart of the camp is holistic, uninhibited creativity. In the incredible marine and riverine habitats of our area, children will find natural inspiration to create their own theatrical performance about the eco-system. Your child will learn creative skills by helping build an artistic community and immersing themselves in an environment of rivers and bays, of seas and beaches, barrens, and bogs.
Guided by instructors with backgrounds in theatre, clowning, and education, your child will learn the basic elements of theatre through daily acting, singing, movement, and improv classes. Each day will be filled with outdoor excursions in which your child will integrate their learning by singing to the trees and dancing with the water. The day camp will culminate in a final showcase for friends and family — a student-driven show that utilizes an incredible handpainted underwater backdrop created by the Artists’ Rapid Response Team during the www.ForAlltheFish.org campaign earlier this spring.
All are welcome to join us for the performance at the end: a youth-led tale of the marine heritage, comedy/tragedy, prospects and particularities of this place and moment in time. Amidst theatrical instruction and show development, students will learn about the ecological history of their area through guided study at Greenhorns Agrarian Library. We’ll learn from atlases, field guides, indigenous accounts of encounters with settlers, from wild food cookbooks, as well as many other formats. We’ll focus on cod, pollock, alewives, sardines, clams… all will inspire the costumes and set design.
Want to bring the whole family? We can help you find accommodations if needed.
Underwater Opera is designed for youth ages 7-13 and meets during the day only. Cost is $640 for the full week which includes lunch.

Fiber Arts Craft Circle
2026-09-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
Join the Fiber Arts Craft Circle, hosted at the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road), Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m.

Preschool Story times with the Belfast Free Library at the UU Church
2026-09-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Belfast, 37 Miller Street, Belfast, ME, 04915, United States
Youth Services Librarian and Professional Storyteller Stephanie Holman hosts three story times for ages 3-6 with books, puppets, felt stories and songs. Join her at a temporary location, the UU Church, 37 Miller Street, Belfast on Tuesday, September 14, Friday September 18 and Tuesday, September 22 at 10 am. For more information, www.belfastlibrary.org or 207-338-3884, ext 505

View the Declaration of Independence
2026-09-18 10:00 - 15:30 | Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow Street, Bangor, Maine
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.
You may reserve your free, timed tickets on the event website.

Storytime with Ms. Jen
2026-09-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for a preschool storytime, with bubbles, books, and songs! hosted each Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Homeschool Days - Down by the Bay & Off to Sea
2026-09-18 10:30 - 12:30 | Penobscot Marine Museum, 2 Church St, Searsport, ME, 04974, United States
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.

Haystack Mountain School of Crafts: Seven Decades in the Making
2026-09-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Friend Memorial Public Library, 1 Reach Road, Brooklin, ME, 04616, United States
Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) is hosting Haystack Mountain School of Crafts Executive Director Perry Price on Friday 9/18 from 4 to 5 p.m. to discuss the 75-year history of Haystack using archival materials and one-of-a-kind objects to share the story of the School’s impact on the field and its role in craft education.

Over the River and Through the Woods, a play by Joe Dipietro
2026-09-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Hammond Hall, 427 Main Street, Winter Harbor, ME, 04693, United States
Schoodic Arts for All and the Meetinghouse Theatre Lab presents: Over the River and Through the Woods, a play by Joe Dipietro
Directed by Ellen Lancaster
Every Sunday, Nick crosses the river from New York to New Jersey and has dinner with his four Italian-American grandparents. It’s a tradition built on love, laughter, and a lot of food. But when Nick reveals he’s accepted a job across the country, his grandparents are determined not to let him leave without a fight. Over the River and Through the Woods is a heartfelt and hilarious comedy that celebrates family bonds, generational differences, and the bittersweet moments of growing up.
PG-13
Over the River and Through the Woods is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com
Two weekends: September 11-13 and 18-20
Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm
Tickets: $20
**To benefit the Schoodic Food Pantry, the incredibly talented pastry chef, Donna Harmon, will host a bake sale September 11-13 with delicious treats to enjoy at the show or to bring home!**

Between Two Rivers: An Annual Celebration of Live DownEast Music & Local Food
2026-09-18 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-09-19 12:00 - 2026-09-20 20:00 | Idyllwild, 318 E. Side Dr., Verona Island, Maine, 04416, United States
Fri night rager w/ Primal Soup- 8pm-11pm
[w/ special guests Kevin Roper & Ryan Benoit]
Featuring food by Conscious Cafe.
Saturday picnic, pool party & BBQ 12-8pm
Banned from Eden 1-3pm
Fully Functional 4-7pm
[spontaneous drum jam & fire may ensue]
Featuring lobster rolls & famous Jon’s BBQ.
Camping available on site. Breakfast provided Sat & Sun mornings. BYOB. Potluck. Rain or Shine.

Lincolnville Indoor Flea Market
2026-09-19 08:00 - 12:00 | Lincolnville Community Building, 18 Searsmont Rd., Lincolnville, ME, 04849, United States
SATURDAY, June 20:
Lincolnville Center Indoor Flea Market will be held from 8 a.m. to noon in the Community Building located at 18 Searsmont Road, Rt. 173, Lincolnville CENTER. This is the 14th season of the popular flea market which is held the third Saturday of each month through October. There will be a full array of interesting and affordable merchandise including antiques, handcrafts, value-added farm products, and seasonal decorations as well as a delicious selection of baked goods and breakfast items packed for takeout. The Community Building is wheelchair accessible and there is ample parking. All welcome. The event is sponsored by the United Christian Church (UCC). FMI: humm@tidewater.net.
Thank you,
Mary Schulien, event coordinator
518 Camden Road
Appleton 04862
785-3521

Central Hall Yard Sale
2026-09-19 08:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Central Hall, 306 Falls Bridge Rd., South Blue Hill
South Blue Hill’s Ladies Public Improvement Society (LPIS) will be holding its last yard sale of the season on Saturday 9/19 from 8am-1pm and Sunday 9/20 from 8am-12pm (fill a bag for $2 on Sunday, with bags provided!). Bargains abound, with items including kitchenware, sporting equipment, linens, books, LPs, CDs and DVDs, toys, clothing, electronics, art, furniture, and much more. The sale is at Central Hall, 306 Falls Bridge Rd. in Blue Hill. Proceeds benefit needed maintenance on Central Hall and community outreach by LPIS, a non-profit organization. FMI visit centralhall.me or email info@centralhall.me

Young Eagles Free Flights For Youth 8-17
2026-09-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Belfast Airport, Wright Brothers Drive, Belfast, Maine, 04915
Free 15-30 minute local light airplane flights at Belfast Airport with experienced local volunteer pilots. Get a chance to see Belfast, Penobscot Bay and surrounding areas from the air, and if you wish, take the controls for a bit (with help of course!) Parental permission required. Plus a chance for younger or more timid kids to check out an airplane up close.

Carter Nature Preserve Beach Cleanup with Blue Hill Heritage Trust (BHHT)
2026-09-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Carter Nature Preserve, Cross Rd, Surry, ME, 04684, United States
Celebrate Maine Coastal Cleanup month with the Shaw Institute and Blue Hill Heritage Trust. All community members are welcome to participate. Bags and gloves will be provided. Please note that trails and shoreline areas have varied terrain. Participants are advised to dress appropriately for both the outdoor weather and the tasks involved. Rain date: Sunday, September 20. No registration required.
For additional details or inquiries, please contact:
BHHT Office: (207)374-5118
Shaw Institute: info@shawinstitute.org or (207) 374-2135

Art Stuff Sale at Waterfall Arts
2026-09-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Waterfall Arts, 256 High St, Belfast, ME, 04915, United States
Calling all crafters, creatives, teachers, and bargain-loving artists! Our epic indoor ART STUFF SALE is back, with a treasure trove of supplies just waiting for their next creative adventure.
From pom poms to oil paints, handmade papers to vintage photo gear, you’ll find all kinds of art-making goodies, including sketchbooks, canvases, fabric, yarn, paint, stencils, inks, dyes, and so much more.
Whether you’re stocking your studio, looking for supplies for your classroom, or just love a good creative bargain, there’s something for everyone.
Saturday, September 19 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
256 High Street, Belfast, ME
No early birds. Prices as marked.
Best of all, all proceeds support Waterfall Arts Youth Programming, so you can shop for a cause and help put more art-making opportunities into the hands of young people.
Want to help?
Have gently used or never-used art supplies taking up space in your studio or classroom? We’d love your donations! You can also lend a hand at the sale.
Call us at (207) 338-2222 to donate supplies or volunteer.
Tag your artsy friends and bring your creative crew. This is one sale you don’t want to miss!

Eric Thomas, clarinet and Yuri Fanahashi, piano
2026-09-19 13:00 - 14:45 | St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church, 41 Mt Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609, United States
Eric Thomas, clarinet and Yuri Funabashi, piano

Hewing Demonstration
2026-09-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Jonathan Fisher House, 44 Mines Rd, Blue Hill, ME, 04614, United States
Nevan Carling will host a live demonstration of heritage hewing techniques to prepare a new sill for the Jonathan Fisher House in Blue Hill. Nevan will use a hand axe, the same tool that Fisher would have used to hew the original sills. Join to watch and ask questions, 1-4 PM on Sat. 9/19 at 44 Mines Rd. in Blue Hill.

Healthy Acadia’s 25 Year Anniversary Celebration
2026-09-19 15:30 - 17:30 | TunkJoy Bakery, 61 Rogers Point Road, Steuben, ME, 04680, United States
This family-friendly gathering will feature plenty of food, live local music, activities for all ages, opportunities to connect with Healthy Acadia staff, board, and partners, and the unveiling of Healthy Acadia’s Art for Health and Hope community art installation.
Whether you’ve been involved with Healthy Acadia for years or are just getting to know them, they would love to celebrate with you.
Please RSVP so they can plan for food and activities. Click here to RSVP.

Tire Tracks
2026-09-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Stonington Opera House, 1 School Street, Stonington, ME, 04681, United States
For the 20th Anniversary of Tire Tracks, we will show this short documentary on the big screen at the Opera House. Join us for this free event to view this 30-minute film that explores the practice of “burning rubber” with a vehicle to make clouds of smoke, piercing squeals, and bold black marks on the road. Considered a nuisance to some and a way of life for others all across rural America, it is a practice we still see along our island roads.
Filmed in Deer Isle, off the Downeast coast of Maine with the help and collaboration of the film’s subjects, Tire Tracks offers an insider’s view of this very American pastime.
This event will include a talkback with the film’s creator and director, John Steed. Copies of the Tire Tracks DVD will be available in the lobby.
After the event, we invite all to make their way to Stonecutters for karaoke night at 8pm.

Dan Nicholas Jazz Quartet, Live! at the Barn at Barncastle
2026-09-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Barncastle Hotel & Restaurant, 125 South Street, Blue Hill, ME, 04614, United States
The renovated Concert Hall inside the Barn at Barncastle Hotel & Restaurant is an intimate venue where attendees can get up close and personal with the musicians. It is mixed seated & standing, and there is a bar with cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options. Advanced ticket purchases are encouraged, and while there is no food inside the concert hall, you may reserve a table inside restaurant beforehand, which boasts an Italian-influenced menu highlighting local ingredients alongside a curated beverage program.

Adult Outdoor Skills Day at Camp Beech Cliff
2026-09-20 08:30 - 16:30 | Camp Beech Cliff, 264 Beech Hill Rd, Mount Desert, ME, 04660, United States
Adults ages 18 and older are invited to Camp Beech Cliff’s Adult Outdoor Skills Day on Sunday, September 20. Presented by Camp Beech Cliff in partnership with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s Maine Outdoor Programs, this daylong event offers participants the opportunity to build confidence and learn new outdoor skills in a welcoming, inclusive environment.
Participants will choose one three-hour morning workshop and one three-hour afternoon workshop. Options include reading the forested landscape, lake ecology, adventure cycling, archery and bowhunting, hunting, and rod-and-reel fishing.
Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $75 and includes both workshops. Participants should bring lunch and snacks and dress for outdoor activities and changing fall conditions. Limited scholarships are available. On-site tent camping is available Saturday night for an additional $25. Space is limited, and workshop selections are first come, first served.
Learn more and register: https://www.campbeechcliff.org/adultskills
Adult Outdoor Skills Day is supported by Friends of Acadia, Atlantic Landscape Construction, and Bangor Savings Bank.

Camden Native Plant Sale & Celebration
2026-09-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Camden Public Library, 55 Main Street, Camden, ME, 04843, United States
Join us for the annual Camden Native Plant Sale and Celebration on Sunday, September 20 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM to purchase sustainably-grown native plants from local vendors in the beautiful harborside Amphitheater in the heart of the Midcoast! This event is put on by Wild Ones Midcoast Maine in partnership with Camden Public Library.
There will be shopping from local native plant nurseries, educational booths with various organizations; conversations with native plant growers and garden experts; two speakers; music; kids activities, food, treats, and more! This is a great opportunity to learn more about native plants and incorporate them into your own garden and yard.

KAT-Walk & Karo-5k for Brain Aneurysm Awareness
2026-09-20 09:30 - 13:00 | Payson Park, 755 Baxter Boulevard, Portland, ME, 04103
Lace up your walking and running shoes for the KAT-Walk & Karo-5K for Brain Aneurysm Awareness on Sunday, September 20, 2026 on the Back Cove Boulevard at Payson Park in Portland Maine.
The KAT-Walk is in memory of Kimberly A. Tudor, a Deering HS and UNE graduate and athlete, who lost her life to a sudden brain aneurysm in December 2008. The Karo-5K is in memory of Karolina A. Kurka, a Scarborough HS and UNH graduate who passed away from an undetected brain aneurysm in July 2011.
Now in its 18th year, this annual event has NOW grown to include hundreds of families affected by brain aneurysms or stroke and this day is used to honor survivors and remember loved ones lost to this silent killer.
Funds raised by the event will benefit our local efforts to support early detection, education, fund research, and create awareness about brain aneurysms in Maine and northern New England.
Please join us, as we “share our tears, remember with love, walk & run to honor” Kim, Karo, and many other families affected and help save lives!

Quebecois open music Session
2026-09-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Bon Vent Cider, 684 US Highway 1, Hancock, ME, 04640, United States
Every 2nd and 4th Sunday afternoon from 1-3, members of the community who wish to keep the traditional folk music of Quebecois alive, play and share tunes with each other. All are welcome
