Downeast Maine recently had a spectacular view of the total lunar eclipse on late March 13th to early 14th.  A total lunar eclipse occurs when the earth’s shadow falls across the full moon and blocks the light of the sun. The process takes about 6 hours. The astrological signs in which the Sun and Moon are stationed give a special nuance to each eclipse. “Lunar Eclipses are about relationships and polarities.” With the Sun in Pisces and the Moon in Virgo, “this Lunar Eclipse presses us to look more closely at our needs, lacks, and wants concerning the balance between Virgo-ruled and Pisces-ruled areas of life. We are encouraged to find a balance between day-to-day functions and routines, physical health, and the need for order (Virgo) and vision, spiritual health, disorder, and the infinite (Pisces).” Read more at Cafeastrology.com.  You can watch the whole lunar eclipse process recorded live at Space.com. (Photo courtesy of Susy Lynett)

As spring approaches, many of us long to get outside and enjoy our local hiking trails and scenic landscapes.  But not everyone knows about these free gems or has the ability to access them.  Maine Coast Heritage Trust staff will lead a focus group for CCC partners at 12 Noon, April 2nd, in the large conference room at Sunrise County Economic Council in Machias.  The focus group will be a “brown bag lunch” opportunity just prior to the CCC monthly Work Group meeting.  MCHT is seeking input from a variety of community groups that would be interested in sharing barriers, needs, and wishes when it comes to accessing local conserved lands and recreational trails.  CCC partners are invited to bring personal and professional perspectives on the topic.  MCHT will provide $25 gas cards as an incentive for participation.

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For starters, check out this calendar of public events the University of Maine at Machias is hosting.  In addition are the following events on campus:

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Community Brunch and Info Sessions

History of Passamaquoddy Wax Cylinder Recordings

Dwayne Tomah will be presenting on the History of Passamaquoddy Wax Cylindar Recordings on Sunday, April 27th, 2 pm at 163 Main Street, Baileyville, courtesy of the Community Connections Center.  Download a flyer to share.

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2025 Healthy Aging Expo

Eastern Area Agency on Aging invites you to their Healthy Aging Expo on May 22nd at the Anah Shriners Building, 1404 Broadway, Bangor.  Over 800 attendees with 70+ vendors or sponsors will be participating. Learn more here.  Also, download a flyer for info on their caregiver support groups.

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• Outdoor Skills Camp
• Canoe Camp
• Youth Sailing Camp: Introduction
• Youth Sailing Camp: Intermediate

This March, Porter Memorial Library’s StoryWalk® will feature Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, by Judi Barrett. In this clever and engaging tale, hard times hit the fictional town of Swallow Falls, and a failed inventor thinks he has the answer to the town’s crisis.  Keep Reading.

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Caring for a loved one who has transitioned to hospice care is a deeply personal and emotional journey. At Caregiver Action Network (CAN), we believe that sharing these experiences can offer guidance, support, and comfort to those navigating similar challenges.  We invite you to join our Caregivers-in-Action Insights Panel, where caregivers like you can share their stories and insights. As a token of appreciation, stipends are often provided for your time.  Sign up today.

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EPISODE #67: The Grieving Body with Mary-Frances O’Connor, Ph.D. Grief, no matter what type, affects your body in profound ways. In this episode, Dr Mary-Frances O’Connor returns to the podcast to discuss her new book, The Grieving Body: How the Stress of Loss Can Be an Opportunity for Healing. Dr O’Connor shares the physical nature of grief, the physiological response of your body, how grief affects every system, ways to cope with grief, how to rebuild after loss  and so much more.  Listen here.