Coverage is all of Knox County, Maine — centered on Rockland, the county seat — plus a few nearby Lincoln County towns.
Knox County communities:
(The unorganized Criehaven and Muscle Ridge townships have no real community or businesses — skip them.)
Nearby Lincoln County towns in scope: Waldoboro, and immediate neighbors when a story affects the mid-coast.
Portland and Bangor news only when it affects the coastal communities.
The Farnsworth Art Museum's library (16 Museum St., Rockland) hosts a free Braiding Circle led by Verónica Pèrez on Wednesday, July 15 (1–3 PM). A hands-on, communal gathering bringing together braiding traditions and conversation — open to all ages and skill levels at the museum.
Merryspring Nature Center (30 Conway Road, Camden) hosts an Early Summer Herb Garden Walk with naturalist Denise DeSpirito on Tuesday, June 30 at noon (1 hour). A guided stroll through the center's herb gardens at the height of early summer — free or by suggested donation at one of Camden's most beloved natural preserves.
Rockport Public Library hosts a community youth parade on Saturday, June 27 (10 AM–noon) featuring Ms. Katie's ChangeMakers — a program celebrating young people making a difference in their community. A festive, family-friendly outdoor event in Rockport to kick off the summer.
Rockport Public Library hosts a free public talk, "Birds Up Close: An Engineer Explores Their Hidden Wonders," on Tuesday, June 23 at 1 PM. A fascinating blend of natural history and engineering perspective on the mechanics and adaptations that make birds so remarkable — free and open to all at the Rockport library.
Owls Head Transportation Museum (117 Museum St.) hosts a two-day First Responder Event on Saturday–Sunday, June 27–28 (10 AM–3 PM each day), bringing fire trucks, police vehicles, and emergency equipment on-site for families to explore. A free-with-admission community event celebrating the region's first responders alongside the museum's historic vehicle collection.
The Farnsworth Art Museum's Gamble Education Center (9 Grace St., Rockland) hosts a five-day plein air watercolor workshop with artist Timothy James Standring, July 6–10 (10 AM–4 PM daily). Participants paint on location in and around Rockland under an experienced instructor — a hands-on summer art immersion for adults.