Belfast Historical Society Program

Abbott Room

1911, Busy, Booming Belfast- presentation with Megan Pinette Megan Pinette, historical society president, will present a look at 1911 as recorded in the Waldo County Herald newspaper. That year saw several important additions to commercial Belfast; the Colonial Theatre, a corn canning factory, and a sardine packing plant. In the words of WCH editor, Edgar F. […]

Earth Day Film Presentation: A Plastic Ocean

Abbott Room

Part 2 of  Planet vs. Plastics programming co-sponsored by the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition. A Plastic Ocean is an award-winning feature length documentary brought to you by a group of dedicated scientists, film-makers, social entrepreneurs, scholars, environmentalists and journalists, that explores the fragile state of our oceans and uncovers alarming truths about the consequences of […]

Event Series Knit2Together

Knit2Together

Abbott Room

Knitters, crocheters, yarn enthusiasts of all experience levels are welcome to join us every Wednesday , from 4:00-5:30 pm in the Abbott Room. This drop-in event is a chance for knitters- and crocheters too- of all ages and experience levels to chat, get tips, and learn from each other while working on their own projects. […]

Ocean Xplorers STEAM- Flippers, Fun, and Fur

Abbott Room

~Join Maine 4-H and UMaine students to explore how scientists study marine mammals! Participants will explore research methods such as DNA extractions, fecal sampling, and sound studies used by marine mammal researchers. ~To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Sadee Mehuren, [email protected], 207.342.5971. ~Free event for ages 6-12. Space is limited to 30 children. ~For more […]

Community Solar 101- with ReVision Energy-

Abbott Room

“Shaded roof? Renting? No worries! ReVision Energy’s Solar Farm expert, Kevin Boyan, will share how you can access the benefits of going solar by joining a local Community Solar Farm (CSF). Join us for a presentation and Q+A to learn how you can get your electricity from a local solar farm while lowering your monthly electricity cost and […]

2024 Youth Poetry Contest Reception and Reading

Abbott Room

Date of Reception and Reading:  April 30th Time of Reception and Reading:  3:30pm to 4:30 pm Location of Reading and Reception:  Abbott Room To celebrate National Poetry Month and the Year of the Dragon, children and teens of Waldo county have submitted poems on themes of bravery, courage and resilience. Prize winners will be announced […]