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March Open Mic

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March Open Mic

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor
03/24/2023 | 6:00 pm

Our final winter Open Mic night in the upstairs bar. Ready to share that new song or poem you wrote this winter? Or just come see what others have been working on. Sign-ups at 5:30, with the mic going live at 6 pm. Host: John Schindler. $5 donation at the door. Hungry? The Friends will be serving chili and cornbread during all open mics this season.

Oshima Brothers Film, ‘Dark Nights Golden Days,’ at The Waldo

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Oshima Brothers Film, ‘Dark Nights Golden Days,’ at The Waldo

The Waldo Theatre
916 Main Street
Waldoboro
03/24/2023 | 7:00 pm

The Waldo Theatre is pleased to announce that local favorites Oshima Brothers will present their new film, “Dark Nights Golden Days,” at the theater at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 24.

In their first self-directed film, the Oshima Brothers tell the story of their lives as artists and siblings in a world torn apart by climate change that’s consoled by people and art. The film is a visual album that pairs with the sequence of their new record of the same name, “Dark Nights Golden Days.”

For more information and tickets for this and other events, go to thewaldotheatre.org.

MDIFW Certified Safety Instructor Coffee Hour and Planning Session

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MDIFW Certified Safety Instructor Coffee Hour and Planning Session

Johnson's Sporting Goods
51 Park St.
Rockland
03/25/2023 | 8:30 am – 10:00 am

Certified Safety Instructors in all disciplines (firearm, bow, crossbow, boating, ATV, snowmobiling and trapping) – and those interested in learning about becoming a certified safety instructor – are invited to an informal Safety Instructor coffee hour and planning session with MDIFW Recreational Safety Coordinator, Carmen Bombeke. This will be an opportunity for instructors from Knox, Lincoln and Waldo counties to reconnect and to engage in planning upcoming in-person safety programs to serve the midcoast region. Applications will be available for those interested in becoming new instructors. No registration required. Johnson’s Sporting Goods, 51 Park Street, Rockland. 8:30-10am. FMI: carmen.bombeke@maine.gov

Special Republican Caucus March 29

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Special Republican Caucus March 29

Coastal Christian School
574 N. Nobleboro Road
Waldoboro
03/29/2023 | 5:30 pm

The Lincoln and Knox County Republicans will hold a special caucus for the towns of House District 45 which include Bremen, Louds Island, Waldoboro, Friendship, and Washington.

The caucus will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, at the Coastal Christian School located at 574 North Nobleboro Rd. Waldoboro. All registered Republicans in the listed towns are invited to attend and participate.

The purpose of the caucus is to nominate a Republican candidate to run in a special election for the House District 45 seat vacated by Waldoboro Democrat Clinton Collamore, who resigned after being charged for defrauding the clean election system.

Edible Book Festival at Rutherford Library

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Edible Book Festival at Rutherford Library

Rutherford Library
200 Route 129
South Bristol
04/01/2023 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Create an edible depiction of a book to participate in the Rutherford Library’s Edible Book Festival, Saturday, April 1. (Photo courtesy Rutherford Library)

Create an edible depiction of a book to participate in the Rutherford Library’s Edible Book Festival, Saturday, April 1. (Photo courtesy Rutherford Library)

Those who want to see (and taste) some creative cooking are invited come to the Rutherford Library’s Edible Book Festival in South Bristol on Saturday, April 1.

There is still time to participate. Just call the library by Thursday, March 30 at 644-1882, or stop by during regular hours – Wednesday and Thursday 12-6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

It’s easy to enter – just create an edible depiction of a book. It can be sweet or savory, funny, punny, or simply representational. Those who don’t want to enter can still come to taste and judge their favorites.

Entries must be brought to the library between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday March 31, or by 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 1. Tasting and judging will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come join the fun.

For more information check the library’s Facebook page at RutherfordLibraryMaine or call at 644-1882. The library is located at 2000 Route 129.

Medicare 101 in Damariscotta

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Medicare 101 in Damariscotta

Spectrum Generations
767 Main St
Damariscotta
04/06/2023 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Spectrum Generations offers an in-person Medicare 101 class on the first Thursday of each month, at 10:00 a.m., at Spectrum Generations 767 Maine Street, Damariscotta, Maine. This class is taught by a State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) certified instructor who offers unbiased information about Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, Prescription Drug Plans and Supplemental Health Plans. We also explain how to save money by reviewing information and eligibility guidelines for Medicare Savings Plans such as QMB and SLMB; and how to avoid penalties with timely enrollment. This class is recommended for those turning 65 or anyone wanting a better understanding of Medicare.
Please call Andrea Handel to pre-register 207-790-6023.

Halcyon String Quartet at The Waldo Theatre

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Halcyon String Quartet at The Waldo Theatre

The Waldo Theatre
916 Main Street
Waldoboro
04/07/2023 | 7:00 pm

Halcyon String Quartet’s second annual family performance, Wonderful World, is coming to The Waldo Theatre at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 7.

In collaboration with actor Ben Meader and singer Kaylee Kazadi, Halcyon will be combining music and story to celebrate two of Maine’s most beloved children’s book authors and illustrators, Ashley Bryan and Robert McCloskey.

The show will feature McCloskey’s, “Blueberries for Sal” alongside illustrations from Bryan’s “Wonderful World,” and “Let it Shine.” Musical selections performed by Halcyon will include “This Little Light of Mine,” “Wonderful World,” and many other favorite tunes from childhood and beyond.

For tickets and more information, go to thewaldotheatre.org.

Guided Hike at Tracy Shore April 8

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Guided Hike at Tracy Shore April 8

Tracy Shore Preserve
Rt 129
South Bristol
04/08/2023 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a hike at Tracy Shore in South Bristol from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 8.

This is the second of Coastal Rivers’ Spring Saunters series of guided hikes this season. During these gentle walks, participants will keep an eye out for spring flowers, emerging buds, and migratory songbirds, and enjoy the company of fellow nature enthusiasts.

Owned by the town of South Bristol and co-managed by Coastal Rivers, Tracy Shore is located on the eastern shore of Jones Cove on the Damariscotta River. A well-marked system of trails winds past vernal pools, cascading streams, and cliffs adorned in rock tripe and ferns, ending up at a high overlook that offers stunning views of the cove and river.

This program is free of charge, thanks to member support. Registration is required at coastalrivers.org/events.

The next Spring Saunter will be a guided hike at Coastal Rivers Salt Bay Farm in Damariscotta on Friday, May 5.

Coastal Rivers is a nonprofit, member-supported, nationally accredited land trust caring for the lands and waters of the Damariscotta-Pemaquid region by conserving special places, protecting water quality, creating trails and public access, and deepening connections to nature through education programs.

For more information, email info@coastalrivers.org or go to coastalrivers.org.

Easter Bunny Coming to Waldoboro

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Easter Bunny Coming to Waldoboro

Waldoboro Fire Station
1600 Atlantic Highway
Waldoboro
04/08/2023 | 10:00 am

This Saturday morning, April 8, the Waldoboro Fire Department is inviting area children to its fire station at 1600 Atlantic Highway in Waldoboro for an Easter egg hunt.

The Easter Bunny will arrive by fire truck at 10 a.m. and, along with Sparky the Fire Dog, will be available for pictures with children throughout the event.

Children are encouraged to bring their own Easter basket to collect their candy-filled eggs.

For more information, email firechief@waldoboromaine.org.


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