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Join us for a special celebration, marking the The Good Life Center's designation on the National Historic Register of Historic Places. It will feature garden tours, food, music, and speaker: Noel Paul Stookey! Noel Paul Stookey is a musician, activist, and member of the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary — long engaged in...

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

Music and Movement Storytime is back for the summer! Starting Monday, June 15 at 10:30 a.m. preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen each week at the Blue Hill Public Library for Music and Movement Storytime. We will sing songs, play instruments, dance, and read stories. The rhythms, rhymes, and patterns...

An afternoon of fun: Dance to Bookhead Sweettooth Chili Cook-off (and samples to try) Kids Area Food trucks Tabling Community Groups & More!

Three cracks of a cowbell and music erupts! Join Flash! In the Pans for our final community pan dance of the season. There will be music, dancing, socializing and fun! Monday, September 7th at The Surry Town Wharf. *Special earlier time from 7pm to 8:30 pm. There will be food trucks on site. This is...

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.

The Blue Hill Public Library will continue Kairos, a series of readings and discussions, with Denis Sweet, a retired professor at Bates College. This sixth module in the series, The Coming Community, will meet once a week for three months (thirteen sessions) on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the library's Howard Room from September 8...

"Putt" your mini golf skills to the test at the fourth annual Biggest Little Golf Tournament! This fun event is hosted by University Credit Union and CU Insurance Solutions and benefits Special Olympics Maine. Invite your family and friends to participate in a fun evening that includes one round of mini golf, ice cream, a...

The Night & Day Trio, Steve Orlofsky / Sax, Flue and Clarinet, Chris Poulin / Guitar & Vocals and Joel Mann Bass. Playing Jazz, Reggae and the Blues. Every Tuesday 5-8pm. On the porch of the Pen-ta-goet Inn. Reservations recommended.( 207-326-8616)

On Tuesday, September 8 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., teens ages 13+ are invited to come play Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) at the Blue Hill Public Library with Dungeon Master Erich Bensheimer for the continuation of a D&D campaign full of adventure, magic, and intrigue. For this "Session 0," returning players and new players will meet to...

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...

Hike to one of Acadia’s iconic summits AND help Acadia National Park’s efforts to restore native vegetation! Acadia National Park, in collaboration with Friends of Acadia and Schoodic Institute, invites tenacious hikers to bring bags of soil to the summits of Penobscot and Sargent Mountains to be used for plant restoration. You’ll get to choose...

Waterfall Arts Wheel Throwing 6-week introductory class focuses on learning the basics of wheel-throwing, centering, good posture, and the initial steps to building functional pottery.

Pianist Pyotr Akulov returns to Bar Harbor. Ticket includes a fresh popover from The Stadium after the concert. Program: JS Bach Toccata in C Minor, BWV 911 Beethoven Piano Sonata in F Minor, Op. 57, "Appassionata" Schubert Moments Musicaux D780 Liszt Apres une lecture de Dante "Fantasia quasi Sonata" Pyotr Akulov is a native Muscovite....

Paint in one of the most beautiful seaside spots on Mount Desert Island with artist Erika Elizabeth at Seal Cove picnic area. Students will learn how to paint water, rocks, and trees to create their own watercolor landscape, surrounded by mountains, a working harbor, and the sea. Erika has a unique style of teaching that...

Buck Memorial Library welcomes Claire Acroyd, a published author as well as a landscape & garden designer. ​Raised in England among the best traditions of English gardening, in a large house with a large garden and a large family. 25 years ago she began doing inspections for organic certification for the Maine Organic Farmers and...

Fogtown Open Mic is every Wednesday at 6pm at Fogtown Brewing Company, 25 Pine Street, Downtown Ellsworth. Featuring a full back-line, and very supportive community! Come play a song, jam with a band, or read poetry!

Every Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm, Zach Gorrell and Micheal Bennett host a very laid back and welcoming Jazz & Blues session at Bon Vent Cider. Into its 2nd year of running, this session is chock full of incredible local talent, and you never quite know who is going to sit in. Free and open...

Montreal duo Roy-James brings a vibrant blend of Québec, Balfolk, and New England traditions to Bagaduce Music, featuring François-Félix Roy on guitar and vocals and McKinley James on cello. Expect call-and-response songs, haunting ballads, and lively fiddle tunes, brought to life with inventive arrangements and remarkable musicianship. Come at 6 p.m. for guided garden explorations...

Pianist Pyotr Akulov returns to Bar Harbor. Ticket includes a fresh popover from The Stadium after the concert. Program: JS Bach Toccata in C Minor, BWV 911 Beethoven Piano Sonata in F Minor, Op. 57, "Appassionata" Schubert Moments Musicaux D780 Liszt Apres une lecture de Dante "Fantasia quasi Sonata" Pyotr Akulov is a native Muscovite....

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.

In this sketchbook workshop for all levels, we will explore stress-free techniques to build your skills and confidence while creating art in a sketchbook with paints, drawing tools, and a variety of papers.

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.

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...

PMM is excited to welcome guest chanteyman Stephen Sanfilippo for our August and September Chantey Singalongs. He’ll lead sea songs and chanteys on the concertina, many with catchy choruses for everyone to join in. Drop in for a few songs or stay for the whole evening—sing along or just listen. Stephen will also share stories and background on how chanteys were...

Teens aged 11-17 are invited to an hour of no pressure writing together with others on Thursday September 10 from 4:00-5:00 pm. Come gather with fellow writers and share your projects, get feedback or just hang out to write. Notebooks and prompts will be supplied. For more information, www.belfastlibrary.org or 207-338-3884, ext 26.

A discussion space to share, listen and support each other while acknowledging differing experiences, facilitated by Downeast Restorative Justice. Upcoming topics: JULY 9: Grief; how does our culture make space or not for grief? How do we process grief in community? AUG 13: Affordability; in what ways is our community affordable, or not? Are there...

Join us for a panel discussion offering a critical examination of Maine's historical and legal relationship with the Wabanaki Nations. Drawing on archival records—including the 1942 Maine Legislative Research Committee hearings—and landmark court decisions such as Murch v. Tomer and State v. Newell, the discussion reveals how law and policy were deliberately shaped to control,...

Waterfall Arts Presents Water’s Embrace: The Works of Jerri Finch On View: September 10–October 10, 2026 Opening Reception Thursday, September 10 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM Waterfall Arts | Clifford Gallery Artist Talk Thursday, October 1 | 6:00 PM For more than 40 years, artist Jerri Finch has been painting water. Through decades of exploration,...

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...

Fogtown's Trivia Night is every Thursday evening at 6:30! Come for the beer, cider & wood-fired pizza and test your knowledge at the Fogtown taproom, 25 Pine Street in Downtown Ellsworth. Gather a team or come solo; plus, there are prizes to be won!

The Blue Hill Library will present a talk with local acupuncturist Vicki Pollard on Thursday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m. Vicki will speak about her experiences with Chinese medicine and her practice in acupuncture. In this talk, Vicki will explain some of the ways that she has seen healing happen with acupuncture, and will share...

Vicki Pollard started practicing acupuncture in Blue Hill, in 1979. So few people knew what acupuncture was that she charged $25 per treatment and was often pain in either lobster, eggs, a pottery cup, or something else. After nearly 50 years, Vicki is still learning about the magic and wisdom of acupuncture. In this talk,...

As darkness falls over the Schoodic Peninsula, the Milky Way arches across the sky from horizon to horizon. Late summer’s most prominent constellations are suspended within its pale glow. Amateur astronomer Richard Luecke will take you on an indoor 50-minute image-enhanced journey along that river of starlight and introduce you to summer’s most prominent constellations....

Youth Services Librarian and Professional Storyteller Stephanie Holman hosts a story time for ages 3-6 with books, puppets, felt stories and songs. Join her at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast, on Friday September 11 at 10 am. For more information, www.belfastlibrary.org or 207-338-3884, ext 505

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.

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.

Friday, September 11 at 5:30 in the Riverview Room of the Ellsworth Public Library. Join the Conversation and Celebration with Moe Claire, author of the Pyke Island Mysteries. a contemporary Downeast Maine crime-suspense series, on the release of the fourth book A Blind Spider.

Join us for our monthly evening paint ‘n’ sip workshops with instructor Erika Elizabeth at the Gilley for a fun evening of learning and art. Students are guided step by step through the process of painting, with plenty of explanation and instruction along the way. Each month has a different theme and inspiration-painting. For September,...

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.

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...

The Danny Fisher-Lochhead Large Ensemble was born in Brooklyn, NY in 2013 with a much different cast of characters, except for the stalwart Ross Gallagher who has held it down in every version of this band. When Danny moved to Downeast Maine in 2015 seeking a new logic to his life and musical pursuits, he...

Take in the early-fall beauty as you roll, stroll, run, or skip along the rail trail in Belfast. All are welcome to join our vibrant community of volunteers, donors, and the wider community to benefit Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County on September 12th, starting at 8:30 a.m. Start is at the head of the Belfast...

Seven area nurseries will be on site at Native Gardens of Blue Hill selling their sustainably grown Maine native plants on Saturday, September 12 from 9 am to 12 pm. Over 175 species of plants, trees, shrubs, grasses and ferns are available for pre-order, or stop by the sale to browse the selection. Visit NGBH's...

Flock to the Gilley for a fun and informative few hours with field ecologist and expert birder Seth Benz. Seth will delve into research and share current sightings and insights. Bring your own questions and curiosity, a favorite bird-related reading, or your latest observations. Depending on weather, the group might go for a bird-sighting walk...

OLD TOWN, Maine — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host its annual Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden Fest & Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden, 914 Bennoch Road in Old Town. The event is free and open to the public, with a rain...

The Artisans' Market is a bi-weekly event to showcase artisans works in the local community. Meet local makers and support small business. Come find a wide variety of unique handmade items covering a range of specialties. This is an outdoor event with indoor availability for weather.

The Healing Garden, a Belfast-based wellness education organization, is hosting a celebration of the arrival of autumn with a walk in the woods and a collaborative mandala-making ceremony. The event will be held on Saturday, September 12, from 10am to noon at 289 Northport Ave, Belfast Reservoir #1. This event is free and all are...

The Closing Fair at Camp Etna will have vendors, mediums giving readings and a History Walk at noon. This is the last guided tour of the season with the Camp Historian around the grounds of Camp Etna, a Spiritualist Camp that has been providing continuous summer service since 1876. It begins at their expanded museum...

A fall tree walk in the city arboretum Saturday, September 12, 10am-12pm 208 Northport Ave, Belfast, ME Walk among the 300 trees and 80+ species City Park offers, including American Beech, Red Pine, and Shagbark Hickory, with ecologist Aleta McKeage. Founded in 1904, this is a gorgeous historic and current effort that includes many climate...

The St. George Historical Society presents its 3rd annual ARTS IN THE BARN Saturday, September 12th, 2026 11-3 p.m. Andrew Robinson Homestead 945 River Road, St George, Maine Drift Rope Project artwork by Eric Darling, made from recycled rope from Midcoast, Maine A mixed array of local artists, including Eric Darling and Gavin McSkeane, will...

Following the success of the 2025 event, the Castine Film Festival returns to the Delano Theatre on the campus of Maine Maritime Academy on Saturday, September 12th! The festival jury received hundreds of submissions for consideration and conducted outreach to filmmakers creating stories of specific interest to our area. The final selection of eight films...

The St. George Historical Society presents its 3rd annual ARTS IN THE BARN Saturday, September 12th, 2026 11-3 p.m. Andrew Robinson Homestead 945 River Road, St George, Maine Drift Rope Project artwork by Eric Darling, made from recycled rope from Midcoast, Maine A mixed array of local artists, including Eric Darling and Gavin McSkeane, will...

The St. George Historical Society presents its 3rd annual ARTS IN THE BARN Saturday, September 12th, 2026 11-3 p.m. Andrew Robinson Homestead 945 River Road, St George, Maine Drift Rope Project artwork by Eric Darling, made from recycled rope from Midcoast, Maine A mixed array of local artists, including Eric Darling and Gavin McSkeane, will...

Create sardine dishes inspired by the Maine Sardine Council cookbooks. Attendees will create several of these mid-to-late twentieth century no-bake recipes, plus a recipe or two with a modern take on flavors and food trends. All ingredients and supplies will be provided. Registration required.

A Timely Conversation About Returning to the Earth Local nonprofit Midcoast Maine Green Burial will host a free screening of the film “A Will for the Woods,” along with a panel discussion and silent auction, from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, in the theater at the RIley School, located at 73 Warrenton...

Join us for the Dark Sky Maine Star Party - Saturday, September 12th 4-10PM - Flye Point, Flye Point Road in Brooklin, Maine The schedule of events: 4 - "Look at the Sun through a filtered telescope" Solar telescope viewing " 5 - Hearth & Soul Food truck and Lookout Inn supper 6 - Campfire...

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...