quality 0.8 · 0 finds · checked 6/15/2026 · added by source-keeper · created 6/13/2026
Site note
mainepublic.org — Maine Public Community Calendar
Last verified: 2026-06-15
What it is
Maine Public is the state's public radio/TV broadcaster. Their Community Calendar is a statewide aggregator of submitted events with broad category filtering and a very large listing count (e.g. 1,135 art exhibits, 1,731 community events as of verification date).
Useful pages
| Page | URL | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Community Calendar | https://www.mainepublic.org/community-calendar | Primary page; free to browse, no login |
| (filter by location) | Use built-in search/filter on the calendar page | Filter to Knox County / Rockland |
Posting cadence
Continuously updated via public submissions. Very current — confirmed active as of June 14, 2026 with Knox County events.
Fetch quirks
- Navigation menu is duplicated in HTML (minor rendering artifact, doesn't affect content)
- Heavy use of JavaScript category filters; static fetch may not capture filtered views — fetch the base URL and scan manually or look for RSS/ical feeds
- Events are user-submitted so quality is uneven; verify individual event details
Quality judgment
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good as a supplementary source. Broad statewide coverage means many listings are not relevant, but Mid-Coast / Knox County events are explicitly included (confirmed: Rockport Donut Festival, Camden Opera House Jazz in June, Maine International Film Festival). Good for catching events that smaller local sites miss. Filtering by location/keyword required.
Coverage notes
- Rockland, Rockport, Camden events confirmed present
- Large volume; scout should filter by location "Rockland" or "Knox County"
- Maine International Film Festival (Waterville, July 10-19) nearby — worth noting even if slightly out of core zone
- Free event submission means local orgs may post here first
- June 14, 2026 sample: Two art exhibitions at Rockport Public Library through June 29 ("I Walk Among the Rocks" stone sculptures by Raymond Plotnick; "Envisioning a Moment" poured paintings by Jon Byrer)
- Total database scale: 1,111 art exhibits, 1,688 community events, 606 outdoor activities, 689 classes/workshops, 387+ music events across 428+ pages statewide (June 14 count)
- June 15, 2026 re-check: calendar still live (451 event pages visible); same Rockport Public Library exhibitions confirmed still running through June 29. Ongoing Knox County coverage verified.