Community Happenings

VFW to hold wreath ceremonies Dec. 14, rain or shine

Dec 13
Belfast VFW Post 3108 will hold a wreath-laying at Grove Cemetery, Belmont Ave., Belfast, at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, followed by a wreath ...
Free adult flu shots offered

Dec 10
Belfast Public Health Nursing will provide free flu shots to adult Belfast residents Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Waldo County General ...
Work with MDACF to control spread of invasive plants

Dec 10
A continuing program through Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is seeking agricultural producers to help control the ...
Salon collecting shampoo for One Less Worry

Dec 09
Green With Envy Salon & Spa is collecting donations of new, unopened, full-size (any brand) shampoo to support One Less Worry's mission to provide ...
Cornerspring offers winter Friday outdoor play session

Dec 09
Cornerspring Montessori School's Nature Play Friday's outdoor fun and adventure will continue as with a transition into a winter session of ...
Services from Advent to Christmas at Sandy Point ...

Dec 09
Everyone is welcome to worship with the congregation at Sandy Point Congregational Church's Sunday services starting at 9:15 a.m. Weekly during ...
Engage Waldo to hold rally in support of impeachment

Dec 09
On the evening before the U.S. House of Representatives votes on articles of impeachment, the date of which has not yet been set, events will held ...
Grant applications being accepted to support aging in place

Dec 07
Grants of up to $2,500 are available through Maine Community Foundation to help communities be more supportive of older people's health, well-being...
UU Church hosts Solstice Celebration Dec. 21

Dec 07
Marking its 23rd year, Unitarian Universalist Church of Belfast, 37 Miller St., will host a Solstice Celebration at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. ...
WCAP partners with USDA for free, reduced meals

Dec 06
Waldo Community Action Partners announces its participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program, Sponsor of Family Day Care Homes, and ...
Third annual Merry & Bright set for Dec. 14

Dec 05
The town's third annual seasonal celebration takes place Saturday, Dec. 14, with a free community meal at the Thorndike Town Office and the ...
SDHS seniors raise funds with Festival of Trees Dec. 14 & 15

Dec 05
Members of Searsport District High School's class of 2020 will hold a Festival of Trees the weekend of Dec. 14-15 to raise funds for their senior ...
Social Security to expand hours and staff in 2020

Dec 02
Social Security offices nationwide will be open to the public on Wednesday afternoons starting Jan. 8, 2020, Andrew Saul, commissioner of Social ...
Santa comes early

By Carolyn Zachary - Dec 01
One of the county's first Santa sightings occurred Sunday in Brooks, where children gathered to make graham cracker cottages and tell the Jolly ...
Libertarians plan caucuses in all 16 counties

Dec 01
Coming up in either January or February 2020, the Libertarian Party of Maine will be holding caucuses in all 16 counties. A caucus is a simple ...
Red Cross: 10 ways to decorate safely for the holidays

Nov 29
The American Red Cross of Maine wants everyone to stay safe as they deck the halls this holiday season. Decorations like trees, lights and candles ...
Shop for a cause Dec. 14

Nov 25
The holiday spirit is thriving in the Midcoast, where businesses in the Belfast, Camden and Rockland area have set aside Saturday, Dec. 14 to ...
Nominations open for state tourism awards

Nov 25
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2020 Governor's Conference on Tourism Awards. Nominations of outstanding people, businesses and ...
First Church plans special events from Advent to Christmas

Nov 19
The First Church in Belfast, 8 Court St., celebrates the arrival of Advent Sunday, Dec. 1, with the arrival of Brother Advent at the 10 a.m. ...
Businesses invited to join Day of Giving

Oct 25
With the holiday season just around the corner, United Midcoast Charities is calling on businesses in Rockland, Belfast and the Camden area to ...