PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH — The Fund for Maine Land Conservation, a component fund of the Maine Community Foundation, is accepting grant applications to support projects that encourage preservation of Maine’s land. The fund has four objectives: help preserve traditional uses of land and working landscapes; provide for continued public access and...
Janice Ronco, LCSW to facilitate Ellsworth-The Safe Harbor Cancer Support Group is a new support group at the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center. The groups aim is to provide a confidential and supportive gathering place for people living with all phases of cancer. Coping with the challenges of cancer can...
‘The Role of Palliative Care in the Cancer Journey’ 2019 theme Machias-The 12th Annual Washington County Cancer Conference will be held at the Lee-Pellon Conference Center in Machias on Friday, October 4, 2019. This conference is an informative community forum aimed at cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, care providers, and the community...
STONINGTON— Opera House Arts (OHA) is thrilled to host local band Archipelago as they celebrate their new CD release with a concert at the Stonington Opera House on September 18 at 7pm. Tickets are $10. Archipelago performs a unique mix of original acoustic folk and jazz inspired songs, seasoned with traditional...
BAR HARBOR— Mount Desert Island Hospital President/ CEO Arthur J. Blank will meet with community members to discuss issues surrounding senior health care on Thursday, September 26 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Jesup Memorial Library. In this moderated session, attendees will have the opportunity to share their thoughts,...
The Heart of Ellsworth celebrates the Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekend on October 5 & 6 with a Community Craft Show at 142 Main Street in Ellsworth. Ellsworth - The Community Craft Show will offer a marketplace for community members to sell their handcrafted goods and craft supplies. This is...
Ellsworth - Ellsworth School Department is working with Rachel’s Challenge to stimulate academic achievement and social-emotional learning by focusing on the connection between students, faculty and staff. Using the remarkable story of Rachel Scott, the first victim of the Columbine High School tragedy, Rachel’s Challenge awakens individual hope, desire and...
Ellsworth - Woodlawn invites you to experience the elegance and tradition of an afternoon high tea in September. Held on Wednesdays, September 11,18 and 25, teas start at 3:00 pm and are held rain or shine. On rainy days, tea is served in Woodlawn’s Sleigh Barn. Catered by Flexit Café and...
WINTER HARBOR- Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nicholas Fisichelli as Interim President and CEO. Fisichelli is currently Director of Science and Education at Schoodic Institute. In this new role, Fisichelli will provide leadership in all phases of the Institute’s work while...
ELLSWORTH: Woodlawn is pleased to offer Traditional and Punch Rug Hooking for Beginners on Saturday, September 14 from 10am - 4pm in Woodlawn’s Sleigh Barn. In this one-day introductory workshop, students will make a 9” hooked piece with a coastal design that can be used as a trivet, wall hanging or...