October 22, 2020
Boots to Business is a two-step training program developed to introduce Veterans and transitioning service members to business ownership. This 2-day workshop helps ensure that every participant has access to a standardized entrepreneurship training track and the small business resources in their local communities. Any veteran, spouse and/or dependent children over 18 are welcome to participate! More...
October 22, 2020
October slips into November! View or register on our website: www.midcoastadulted.com. Our programs are clearly marked as in-person, online only, or in-person with the option of presenting via Zoom, if necessary. Feel free to call 596-7752 opt.3 and speak to Heidi or Betsy to register over the phone. Charge card payments incur a $1.99 processing fee, but cash and checks are also accepted. More...
October 22, 2020
During the month of November, the Camden Public Library will host a virtual art show entitled “Artists Connecting” featuring the works of Knox County Art Society members. The show is an eclectic mix of watercolors, photography, and abstract oils portraying the breadth of talent of local artists. The gallery can be viewed online, beginning November 1, by visiting the library’s event calendar or librarycamden.org/events/kcas. More...
October 22, 2020
The current global pandemic has escalated the long-standing dire need for affordable housing. With the recent challenges faced by renters and landlords alike, this issue is affecting more Mainers than ever. Knox County Homeless Coalition (KCHC), in conjunction with Maine State Housing Authority and Midcoast Habitat for Humanity is working on an innovative approach to diverse affordable housing through a model that could be replicated in many rural areas across the country. At the same time KCHC is doubling down on its commitment to addressing public health needs and expanding access to non-congregate shelter that has become increasingly critical during COVID-19 through their “tiny home” project. More...
October 22, 2020
Are you looking for something fun and interesting to do as the days turn cooler and darkness comes earlier? This fall and winter Five Town Adult Ed is offering an array of classes with both remote and in-person options. We’ve had a great response with many different classes running. More...
October 22, 2020
The Camden Conference and Rockland Public Library will present photographer Jim Nickelson in a Zoom presentation on November 5 at 6:30pm. He will be discussing his artist residency in Iceland and using art to help combat climate change. Please email pking@rocklandmaine.gov to request a link to attend. More...
October 22, 2020
In the wake of COVID-19, many businesses have been faced with the challenge of organizing annual meetings that are both safe and comply with Maine law. In light of this, Eaton Peabody has prepared a summary of the statutory requirements for both business corporations and nonprofit corporations in Maine, along with considerations for how to safely comply with these current laws. More...
October 22, 2020
The Lincolnville General Store will once again host our annual costume contest inside Grampa Hall's (the building across the street from the general store) with photos taken again by Michael O'Neil, though this year there will be some guidelines. We will only allow a few people in the building at a time, requiring masks, and without refreshments. This years theme is Outer Space and Aliens, as this is clearly the only proper way to explain 2020. More...
October 22, 2020
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust will donate $6,000 to several Northern New England nonprofit organizations on behalf of the Bank’s customers. The Bank hosted a poll during its Customer Appreciation Week, held virtually October 12-16, to give the public an opportunity to vote for a nonprofit in their region that has been impacted by COVID-19 and could benefit from a donation from the Bank. The organizations that received the most votes are: The American Red Cross of Northern New England, Clara Martin Center, Girls Inc., and Healthy Acadia. More...
October 15, 2020
The Camden Public Library announces the addition of a new reader for the popular Friday Explorations Read-Aloud Program. Every Friday, at 11:00 am, on the library’s Facebook page and YouTube channel, the library will stream a brand new recording of local thespian,Joseph Coté reading aloud selections from a wide variety of fascinating and entertaining books of fiction and non-fiction. More...