Basic principles of meteorology will presented in this course, providing a foundation for the mariner to understand common weather systems. Topics covered will include: structure of the atmosphere; basic meteorological concepts; mid-latitude high and low pressure systems; fronts; upper air concepts analysis; tropical weather systems (waves, depressions, storms, and hurricanes); ocean wave development; local wind circulations; and thunderstorms.

Whether you are an artist looking to support your lifestyle by selling your art;  a solo entrepreneur with a wellness business; a small main street business owner looking to draw more customers through your doors, being on line is a must. Marketing Framework shows you how it all fits together.

UMaine's Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium offers a telescope workshop for new scope owners and aspiring astronomers. This informal, hands-on clinic will be informative and offer tips, trouble-shooting problems, and even include a tour of the best targets in the winter sky.

The Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium is offering a special Homeschooler series of some of its most popular, educational star shows. These showings are only once a month, Thursday at 1:30pm. The Homeschooler series begins on January 13 with “Two Small Pieces of Glass,” for ages none to thirteen. Follow along with two teenagers as they check out the local star party held in the darkness of the city park.

Everything you need to know about building, buying, financing, remodeling, decorating, and landscaping with more than 175 exhibitors.

The twenty-fourth annual Camden Conference has a sweeping theme: The Challenges of Asia. Attention will be given both to the challenges posed to the United States by a “rising Asia” as well as the many internal challenges within Asia that confront Asian leaders and peoples. This event is sponsored by Down East.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Penobscot Marine Museum and hear about romance in maritime stories, make a beautiful shellwork sailors’ valentine, and enjoy tea and chocolate.

Penobscot Marine Museum present a workshop in the art of shadowbox making. Participants have an opportunity to examine the museum's current exhibit of contemporary marine shadowboxes, "Inside the Box: The Art of Anne-Emmanuelle Marpeau," for inspiration and ideas. Shadowboxes, also known as dioramas, are artistic scenes or tableaux presented within a glass-fronted or open box.

 Browse and shop the finest in Maine craftsmanship both indoors and out, where sixty artisans, representing excellence in Maine craft, display their work.

 Now in its seventh year and based partially on the International Marina Institute’s (IMI’s) highly successful Intermediate and Advanced Marina Management courses, ABBRA’s MSM class caters specifically toward professionals in boatyards and marine service and repair centers. ABBRA’s expert instructors present MSM participants with pointers in such nontechnical topics as human-resource development, financial controls, customer relations, codes and standards, marketing and sales, and more.