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ROCKLAND—On September 11th, 2024, OUT Maine received a $17,000 grant from United Midcoast Charities to support the organization’s work towards increasing equitable and accessible services in healthcare, mental health, and community-based settings for LGBTQIA2S+ youth and adults. OUT Maine will be training providers, distributing practice kits, supporting Gay Straight Trans Alliances (GSTAs), and engaging with...

Airbnb: How to Open and Run One Well  If you have entertained the idea of opening up your guest bedroom or summer camp for short term rental, this is a class not to miss. The instructor, herself an Airbnb owner since 2017, has interviewed many other Airbnb or VRBO owners and put together a packet...

ROCKLAND—28 years in, OUT Maine is still working towards building a more welcoming and affirming Maine for LGBTQIA2S+ youth. The 2023-2024 Mission and Program Impact Reports are now available to view. Since 1996, OUT Maine has aimed to foster inclusive communities that celebrate the rich diversity of Maine’s queer youth across all their intersecting identities....

The Rockport Public Library will be hosting a show of color and black-and-white fine art photography by Harrah Lord from Oct. 2 to 30. The show, “Through These Eyes,” features images that evoke reflection on the passage of time, the beauty of imperfection, and the delicate balance between presence and change. “I am particularly drawn...

Announcing ME DEP’s Inland Shoreline Stabilization Practices Certification course on Thurs., October 24, 2024, at the Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust’s David Moses Bridge Education Hall at 3 Round Top Lane in Damariscotta. Registration and paymentdeadlines are Mon., October 21, 2024. Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine DEP are co-sponsoring this in-person half-day training...

CAMDEN – September 23, 2024 – Nonprofits can now access Foundation Directory Pro (FDP) and GuideStar Pro through the Candid Community App at the United Midcoast Charities (UMC) offices in Camden.  As a Funding Information Network Location, we can help nonprofits access hundreds of thousands of potential funders. Previously, those without a pro subscription would...

[ROCKLAND, ME] — Join us for an extraordinary evening with Lin Pardey, one of the world’s most esteemed sailors and authors, on Friday October 4th, 7pm, at The Camden Opera House. Known for her remarkable voyages alongside her late husband, Larry Pardey, Lin will share captivating stories from their 200,000-mile journey around the globe, which...

Camden, ME – September 20, 2024 – The Maine Women’s Network is excited to announce its upcoming Autumn Networking Event, taking place on Tuesday, October 1st, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Sea Dog Brewing in Camden. This event offers women professionals from across the region the perfect opportunity to connect, share ideas, and...

Rockport, ME – Midcoast Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce a Community Appreciation Day on Saturday, October 5th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Midcoast Habitat ReStore, located at 799 West Street, Rockport. This family-friendly celebration is open to the public and will feature a fun-filled day with food, games, prizes, and...

ROCKLAND—OUT Maine has officially hired a new staff member, Kiana Joler (she/her), as the organization’s Administrative Coordinator. Kiana graduated from Keene State College in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, focusing on multimedia as well as biology. She loves engaging with the community and creating connections in Rockland and throughout the state. She is...