WERU Community Radio

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...

We will be opening up our Barn for the season with one heckuva party, hosted by yours truly and our new neighbor, Spencer Janney of Naiad Country Brewing and recently-acquired Mainescape. Spencer will be releasing a special collaboration beer with Goodfire Brewing, and there will be multiple other breweries, winemakers, and artisans (Hot Freshies! Tapley...

Undeterred by armed soldiers, smooth-talking politicians, and riot police, journalist Amy Goodman has reported some of the most consequential stories of our time. Steal this story, please! is a gripping portrait of the trailblazer whose unwavering commitment to truth-telling spans three decades of turbulent history. From the frontlines of global conflicts to the organized chaos...

Ken Ludwig’s The Gods of Comedy is a Mel-Brooksian romp through academia, Greek mythology, and personal empowerment, full of razor-sharp wit, absurd misunderstandings, and escalating chaos when two classics professors accidentally summon Greek gods. The production also features a benefit bake sale (May 15–17) supporting the Schoodic Food Pantry, with treats available to enjoy at the show...

The 80-voice Bagaduce Chorale and the GEM Orchestra, under the direction of Bronwyn Kortge present Sir Karl Jenkins’ magnum opus “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace”. This 13-movement work uses diverse texts, to chronicle the fevered descent into war, the infinite horror of conflict, the desolate aftermath of aggression and the tentative movement towards...

Undeterred by armed soldiers, smooth-talking politicians, and riot police, journalist Amy Goodman has reported some of the most consequential stories of our time. Steal this story, please! is a gripping portrait of the trailblazer whose unwavering commitment to truth-telling spans three decades of turbulent history. From the frontlines of global conflicts to the organized chaos...

The Wallflowers Announce 30th Anniversary Tour for Bringing Down the Horse The Wallflowers will mark the 30th anniversary of their landmark album Bringing Down the Horse with a nationwide U.S. tour kicking off April 17, 2026. The band will perform their classic album in its entirety, in sequence. The tour will also include a performance...

Rockland, ME — On Monday, May 25, Park St Grille at 1 Park Drive will welcome Bees Deluxe to the Monday Night Blues Concert Series for an evening of explosive modern blues, sharp musicianship, and adventurous reinterpretations of classic songs. Park St Grille, a locally owned restaurant known for its fresh food, award-winning margaritas, and...

Memorial Day Community Pan Dance with Flash! in the Pans, to benefit the Jonathan Fisher House, Monday May 25, 7:30-9:00 PM, Blue Hill Town Park, 113 Water St., Blue Hill. FMI jonathanfisherhouse.org or 374-2459.

Three cracks of a cowbell and music erupts! Come join Flash! In the Pans for an evening of music, dancing, fun, and socializing. Monday evenings 7:30pm to 9pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day at Blue Hill Town Park. Food trucks will be on site. This is an all ages, free event. Donations are welcome...

Join us for this 8-week hand-building pottery 2 class where we will build on pinching, coiling and slab building. This class is scheduled for 5/12 to 6/30 from 9am to 12pm. This event takes place at Waterfall Arts, 256 High Street in Belfast, Maine – phone (207) 338-2222.

Join us for a Pulling Filigrana Cane glassblowing workshop to create glass cane with a colored center encased in crystal. This class is scheduled for Tuesday, 5/19 from 2pm to 5pm. This event takes place at Waterfall Arts, 256 High Street in Belfast, Maine – (207)338-2222.

Join us for an introduction to cups glassblowing workshop to work with an instructor to create a one-of-a-kind drinking cup. This class is scheduled for Tuesday, 5/26 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. This event takes place at Waterfall Arts, 256 High Street in Belfast, Maine – (207)338-2222.

Join our Brooklin Reads Book Group Discussion hosted by the Friend Memorial Public Library (1 Reach Road) on Wednesday, May 27th at 1 p.m. This month, we will be reading and discussing Heart the Lover by Lily King (a Maine author!), which spins a titillating tale on the complications of friendship, love, and regret. If...

Mother's Circle - A place for mothers/caregiver/aunties/grandmothers with babies six months and under. We gather to share stories, ask questions, have tea and chat. Toddlers welcome if they can be quietly entertained. Free! On the second and fourth Thursdays, 9:00 - 10:30, Ellsworth Public Library, 20 State St., Ellsworth.

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...

Teens aged 11-17 can create their own scrapbook on Thursday, May 28th from 3:30-4:30 pm. at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast.  Scrapbooking supplies will be provided, bring your own photos and ephemera.  Start a memory-keeping journey together with others, no registration necessary.

Explore the intersections between art and climate action with Maine-based artists! Hear from and collaborate with photographer Katherine Emery, songwriter Zak Kendall, landscape embroiderer Emma Mary Murray, art therapist Dawn Nuding, or poet Eloise Schultz to make climate art of your own.

Stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) and join the Fiber Arts Craft Circle, hosted each Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Whether you're a novice interested in trying your hand at fiber arts, or a seasoned veteran looking to work on a project in the comfort of others,...

All children and caregivers are welcome to stop by the Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin (1 Reach Road) for a preschool storytime, hosted each Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. There are always bubbles, books, and songs, free of charge. Visit friendml.org for more details.

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 3pm, families are welcome to explore independently. Registration required

Meet up with BHHT and be artistically inspired by the scenery. “Spring Ephemerals” on the Parker Point-South Street Trail (in Blue Hill) - Friday, May 29th 2-4pm (Starting at the Parker Point end of the trail.) Art supplies provided or bring your own.

Join A Climate to Thrive and Maine-based band Golden Oak for an outdoor concert at The Community School of MDI (rain location - The Neighborhood House in Northeast Harbor) to celebrate 10 years of A Climate to Thrive! Bring a picnic blanket and some dinner, bring your family, and listen to Golden Oak as they share...

Join us for an afternoon of camaraderie and entertainment at The Alamo Theatre in Bucksport. Who doesn't need a good laugh right about now? We’ll be screening one of our favorite classic political comedies: a 90’s film starring Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver about a good-guy presidential imposter who takes over from a crooked commander-in-chief...

Award-winning Maine singer-songwriter Chris Ross is a native of Hancock and 2014 winner of the "Songwriter of the Year" award at the New England Music Awards. Known for his cinematic lyrics and sharp humor, Ross' wit matches his musical talent. "I try my damnedest to make you feel feelings," he says, " occasionally even pleasant...