2025 Lobster Roll

"We heard you loud and clear, The Bicycle Coalition of Maine (BCM) is returning to the midcoast this year! Join us October 18th, 2025 for a scenic coastal ride with community vibes in Rockland this fall with a fun celebration at the end!

"This Lobster Roll Mini is a reimagined version of one of BCM’s most beloved events. Taking Place along the coast in Midcoast Maine, this one-day fall celebration includes scenic 15 and 30 mile ride option, a finish-line celebration at Snow Marine Park and plenty of local flavor. Its more than a ride – It’s a community homecoming. Rides leave at 10am."

FMI and to register (Adults $60, Kids 13-17 $25, Kids under 12 Free):
https://www.bikemaine.org/2025-lobster-roll/

#SolarPunkSunday #BicycleCoalitionOfMaine #GroupRides #MidcoastMaine #MaineEvents #CriticalMass #Bicycles

#IndigenousPeoplesDay - Monday, October 13

This Indigenous Peoples' Day take some time to learn about the history of the #WabanakiNations.

Event: Inter-Tribal drum group #RezDogs drums for Indigenous Peoples' Day

#AbbeMuseum - October 13, 10:30 - Noon.

Abbe Museum
26 Mount Desert Street
Bar Harbor, ME, 04609

"About the Photo: John Neptune, Lieutenant Governor (1767-1865). John Neptune was a Penobscot Representative to the Legislature in 1823, 1824, 1831, 1835, 1837, 1844, and 1861, and he was the Lieutenant Governor/Sub-Chief in 1847. Source: Maine State Archives and Maine State Museum."
- Jocelyn Hubbell, Interpretive Specialist, BPL

FMI - https://www.abbemuseum.org/events/2025/10/13/inter-tribal-drum-group-rez-dogs-drums-for-indigenous-peoples-day

Select Resources:

#WabanakiReach page about Indigenous Peoples' Day
https://www.wabanakireach.org/indigenous_peoples_day

Wabanaki Reach educational resources
https://www.wabanakireach.org/educational_resources

Online Resource Library by First Light
https://dawnlandreturn.org/first-light/resources

#NativeAmericanHistory #MaineFirstNations #WabankiHistory #CulturalPreservation #IndigenousPeople #IndigenousNews #MaineEvents #Maine #Dawnland #PeopleOfTheDawn

October 2025 Programs at
#RangePondStatePark

#MountainBike with the Ranger
Mondays, October 6 & 20, 5:30 p.m.

Meet at: parking lot on Empire Rd. across from the park entrance

"Bring your bike and explore the trails at the park with a park ranger. This is a beginner friendly social ride to discover what our trail system has to offer and to develop more confidence when riding on dirt. Rides last from 30 to 90 minutes depending on participants; families are welcome. Please bring your bike in good
working condition, a helmet, gloves, a water bottle, and sturdy footwear (no sandals or crocks please). There is no charge for the program, regular park entrance fees do apply."


Book Drop-off Lightly Used Books at the Park

Monday, Tues. & Fri. between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

"Do you have books that you love that you want to share with others? Help us stock up for next summer’s #BookSwaps. Please bring lightly used books for all ages to the Park’s entrance booth on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or call the park at (207) 998-4104 to schedule a drop-off with a park ranger."

Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free.

Contact Phone: (207) 998-4104

Program Reminders: - Programs are free with paid park admission. - Dress for the weather. - Use tick and black fly protection. - Wear sturdy outdoor shoes. - Bring a folding chair if you want to sit. - Children attending programs must be accompanied by an adult. - Text RANGE to 888-514-7527 for park alerts.

#MaineEvents #MaineStateParks #MountainBiking #SpendTimeInNature #ReadABook #SolarPunkSunday

#Maine - October 2025 #NaturePrograms at #CamdenHillsStatePark

280 Belfast Road
#CamdenME 04843

Bird Hike—Saturday, October 4, 8:30—10:30 a.m. Meet at the park entry booth. Calling all #birders! Join us for a guided "bird walk” through the park, led by Ranger Arzu Pahl. Learn the basics of birding, including how to identify some of the many bird species native to Maine by sight and sound during this 1-2 hour walk. All skill levels are welcome. Please bring binoculars.

Owl Prowl—Sunday, October 5, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meet at the park entry booth. Look and listen for Owls with Ranger Arzu Pahl. Wear comfortable walking/hiking foot gear.

#FullMoon Observation on #MountBattie & #Yoga—Monday, October 6 Yoga session at 6:00 p.m. with Nicole. Moon observation from 7:00—10:00 p.m. park. The Mt Battie Auto Road will be open until 10:00 p.m. so visitors can take in the Moon on International Observe the Moon Night from the overlook at the top of Mt. Battie.

Movie Night—Wednesday, October 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Picnic Shelter. Title TBA.

#CameronMountain Blueberry Field Restoration — Saturday, October 11, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Join park volunteers for #blueberry field restoration work on Cameron Mountain.

The Great Dlsappointment of 1844— Wednesday, October 22, meet at 6:45 a.m. Meet off Youngtown Road off Maiden Cliff Road—park in field. Please note: this is offered only once a year as the land is private property. Every October 22nd, for 30 years, Rosey Gerry leads a historical hike to Millerite Cliffs.

Cost: Programs are free with park admission. Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free.

Contact Phone: (207) 236-3109

Program Reminders: - Programs are free with paid park admission. - Dress for the weather. - Use tick and black fly protection. - Wear sturdy outdoor shoes. - Bring a folding chair if you want to sit. - Children attending programs must be accompanied by an adult. - Text CAMDEN to 888-514-7527 for park alerts.

#MaineEvents #MaineStateParks #SpendTimeInNature #SolarPunkSunday #NatureBasedLearning #Nature #Birding

#Maine - Autumn Adventure Day at #BradburyMountainStatePark

Date: October 25, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Location: 528 Hallowell Road, #PownalME
State Park: #BradburyMountain
Event Type: #NatureExploration, Special Event

"Join us for a full day of family-friendly fun featuring #LeaveNoTrace principles. Our Autumn Adventure festival will lead you through a wide range of fall activities throughout the entire park. Come experience fall crafts, hands-on learning demonstrations, and guided hikes while practicing minimum impact on the outdoors."

Activities Include:
- 10:00 AM Language of Nature walk to the summit
- A guided 2-hour hike with Maine Guide and Maine Naturalist Jeanne Christy. - 11:00 AM Maine Wilderness and Rescue guided hike and demonstration of mountain rescue at the Quarry
- 12:00 PM Amazing Adaptations presented by the Maine Center for Wildlife.
- 1:00 PM Nature as my Muse presented by the Maine Center for Wildlife
- 3:00 PM Leave No Trace Principles presented by Maine Leave No Trace Advocate Tom O'Brien
- 3:30 PM Leave No Trace Trail of Treats: A self-guided hike through the Seven Principles
- 5:00 PM Fire lightning with hot dogs and s'mores
- 7:00 PM Outdoor movie

Contact Name: The Park
Contact Phone: (207) 688-4712
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/trail_activities/bradbury_trail_conditions.shtml

Cost:
Free with Park Admission: Adult Maine Resident = $4. Adult Non-Resident = $6. Senior Non-Resident = $2. Children 5-11 years = $1. Maine Seniors and Children under 5 are free.

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineParks
#MaineEvents #Maine #Nature #SpendTimeInNature #NatureBasedLearning
#MoreGreenTimeLessScreenTime

#NoKings2 - SATURDAY, OCT 18

"On #October18, millions of us are rising again to show the world: America has #NoKings, and The Power Belongs to the People.

Official as listed NO KINGS events in Maine & NH as of Sept 24.

#AuburnME: 12-2:00PM - Court St, Longley Bridge
#BangorME: 12-2:00PM - Broadway Park
#BathME: 1-2:00PM - Sagadahoc Bridge
#BelfastME: 2-5:00PM - 34 Commerical St, Belfast
#BridgtonME: 12-2:00PM - Shorey Park, Main St
#CalaisME: 11-12:30PM - Flatiron Park, North & Main St
#CherryfieldME: 12-2:00PM - Stewart Park, US Rt 1 & Main St
#Farmington: 11-12:30PM - 196 Main St
#FreeportME: 8-11:00AM - 134 Main St
#LubecME: 11-12:00PM - Washington St & Main St
#MachiasME: 12-1:00PM - 16 O'Brien Ave, bottom of College Hill
#OxfordHills: 11-1:00PM - Fair St, Norway & Main St, #SouthParisME
#PortlandME: 1:30-3:00PM - Deering Oaks Park, State St & Park
#PortsmouthNH: 1-3:00PM - Market Sq
#PresqueIsleME: 10-11:30AM - 1 North St
#SacoME: 10-12:00PM - Saco Transportation Center, 138 Main St
#SouthPortlandME: 11-12:00PM - Erskine Park, B'way & Waterman
#SouthwestHarborME: 11-12:30PM - 315 Main St
#VinalhavenME: 9-11AM - Bandstand, Main St
#WatervilleME: 10-12:00PM - March> UU Church, 69 Silver St
#WayneME: 9-10:00AM - Maine Rt 133 On the Bridge
#WellsME: 1:30-2:30PM - Wells Jr High School, 1470 Post Rd
#WiscassetME: 10-11:00AM - Rt 1 Wiscasset Bridge
#WolfeboroNH: 12-2:00PM - 153 S Main St & Center
#YorkME: 10-11:00AM - York Town Hall, 186 York St

Check for updates: PineTreeActivism.org
Submit events: ptactivism@gmail.com

#MaineResists #NHResists #ResistFascism #Resistance #NoCrowns #NoThrones #October18th #MaineEvents #NHEvents

Benefit for #GazaSoupKitchen in #BathME !

Hummus & Poetry

Thursday, September 25, 2025
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

#ChocolateChurch Arts Center
804 Washington Street
Bath, ME, 04530

Tickets - $10

"Hummus and Poetry events were an annual tradition at The Gulf of Maine Books in Brunswick until COVID put a stop to it. #CCAC is delighted to reinvigorate this tradition in collaboration with #TheGulfIOfMaineBooks, and with the sister and brother team Zeina and Fateh, who had been participants in that tradition."

FMI -
https://www.mvprights.org/events/hummus-poetry

#MaineVoicesForPalestinianRights #MaineVoicesForPeace #GazaFundraisers #FreeGaza #EndTheGenocide #MaineEvents

[Thread] The tickets for this event aren't cheap, but I hope they find some patrons to support the cause!

"The #WabanakiAlliance will host our third annual #Nihkaniyane: Let’s Go Forward Together event, a celebration of our friendships and alliances, from 5-7:30 PM on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at the Smith Center for Education and Research, Wolfe’s Neck Center, Freeport. Honorees will include John Banks and Brianne Lolar, both of the Penobscot Nation, and Emma Soctomah, of the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Motahkomikuk.

"The Wabanaki Alliance formed in 2020 when the #HoultonBand of #Maliseet Indians, #MikmaqNation, #PassamaquoddyTribe, and #PenobscotNation joined together to work to improve upon the 1980 Maine Indian Claims #SettlementAct (#MISCA) and educate the public on tribal histories and communities.

"Over the past five years, we have achieved significant milestones, demonstrating the power of persistent advocacy and strong partnerships. We have seen improved relations with the state government, fostering a more collaborative environment for dialogue and progress. Our bipartisan efforts have been crucial in building bridges across political divides, ensuring that the critical issues facing the Wabanaki Nations resonate with a broad spectrum of policymakers. These successes include advancing key legislation that strengthens tribal jurisdiction and increasing public understanding of Wabanaki inherent rights. We have laid essential groundwork, moving closer to true self-determination.

"This gathering is where we will celebrate our progress, discuss future strategies, and strengthen our collective voice. Donations will allow us to expand our advocacy efforts in Augusta and Washington D.C., and invest in community-led initiatives that focus on economic development, health, education, and cultural preservation within the Nations. The support will also help us reach wider audiences to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Wabanaki history, rights, and contributions, particularly through our upcoming community outreach initiatives."

FMI and to donate and/or purchase tickets:
https://www.wabanakialliance.com/nihkaniyane2025/

#MaineTribes #IndigenousPeople #IndigenousSovereignty #Dawnland #Wabanaki #MaineEvents

I just chatted with #PineTreeActivism folks. #NoKings2 events in #Maine will be forthcoming in the next few days. Stay tuned...!

#MaineEvents #NoKingsMaine #NoKings #October18th #ResistFascism

#VoicesFromTheBarrens: Film & Discussion

Panel Discussion (via Zoom): Tuesday, October 7, at 6:00 PM (pre-registration required)

"Join us for an online screening of the documentary Voices From the Barrens followed by and a panel discussion with REACH #Wabanaki Wellness Coordinator, #BrianAltvater, filmmaker #NancyGhertner and other guests. The film will be available beginning Thursday, September 25, 2025 till the evening of the panel discussion on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

"Voices from the Barrens, #NativePeople, #Blueberries and #Sovereignty, documents the wild blueberry harvest of the Wabanaki #IndigenousPeople from the USA and Canada as the tribes are challenged to balance blueberry hand raking traditions with the economics of the world market. The documentary was filmed from 2014 to 2019 and was released in 2020. It has been part of nine film festivals, part of the Maine Public’s Film Series, and at many colleges and universities across Maine and New England.

"Pre-Registration to view the film and to participate in the online panel discussion is required, please sign up below. Registrants will receive a follow up email with instructions and a link to the film and event.

"For questions contact: Tom Reynolds treynolds@wabanakireach.org, 207-831-6980

"This event is free and open to the public. Contributions supporting our ongoing work are greatly appreciated.

"Nancy Ghertner, the film’s director, lives along Lake Ontario in New York. She was introduced to the Passamaquoddy at Sipayik while she was a student at Colby College where she was involved in a research project related to the tribal communities of Maine. She subsequently followed a path into the visual arts and has created numerous experimental and documentary films. Her 2011 feature documentary, 'After I Pick the Fruit' was screened at various film festivals and received a Documentary Achievement awards. 'Voices from the Barrens,' was started from Nancy’s research into agriculture labor across the international border."

FMI and to register:
https://www.wabanakireach.org/voices_from_the_barrens_film_discussion

#WabanakiREACH #WabanakiAlliance #WildBlueberries #MaineBlueberries #BlueberryHarvest #IndigenousSovereignty #FoodSovereignty #TraditionalHarvesting #TraditionalFoodSources #MaineEvents #BigAg #SolarPunkSunday