Events for May 19, 2017

Downeast Horizons is hosting a Color Fun 5K on Saturday, May 20 at 9am rain or shine. The race begins at 77 Union Street in Ellsworth with a registration fee of $25. Register before May 19th to ensure a t-shirt, protective glasses, color powder and temporary tattoos. Visit online at dehi dot org or visit […]

The Peanut Butter & Jelly Drive is going on throughout the month of May. Just drop off your peanut butter and jelly donations to any Bangor Savings Bank branch to help fight against hunger in Maine. To help even more, take a “selfless selfie” while making the donation and send the photo to socialmedia@bangor dot […]

RSU #24 Kindergarten registration for the Peninsula School is on Friday, May 19. To make an appointment, call 963-2003.

The Bucksport Animal Shelter is looking for volunteers to come help at the shelter. If you love animals, walking dogs and patting cats can make a BIG difference in helping them prepare for their forever homes. To learn more, contact Animal Control Officer Dan Joy a 469-7951.

Maine Coast Memorial Hospital will host emergency responders from Hancock and Washington counties for an Emergency Responders Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, May 25, at 6 pm in the hospital cafeteria. MCMH honors a local team of responders each year for “Outstanding Emergency Call of the Year” based on nominations received from the community. This year’s […]

The Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor is hosting Words Unleashed! Story Slam on Friday, May 19, at 7 pm. Stories must be your own, told in the first person and be no more than five minutes long. For more information, call the library at 288-4245.

Bob Thayer will be presenting a talk on Iceland at the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor on Friday, May 19 at 7 pm. The program will give you a glimpse into the unique character of Iceland’s landscape and its people. For more information, call the library at 288-4245.