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  • Seal Night with the Portland Sea Dogs

    Delta Dental Park 271 Park Ave., Portland, ME

    Thursday, May 8 join us as the Sea Dogs take on the Bowie Baysox to celebrate Seal Night! There will be a MMoME table at the ballpark and seal spin the wheel between the innings. Use this link to purchase your special fundraising tickets (before May 5) with a portion of proceeds supporting MMoME's seal...Continue Reading

  • July 2025 Volunteer Info Session

    All prospective volunteers are required to attend an informational session to become more familiar with the organization, and to help you, and MMoME, identify if you’re a good fit for the volunteer roles currently available. The info sessions also offer an opportunity for individuals to meet some of MMoME’s staff and volunteers. Fill out the...Continue Reading

  • ‘A Year with the Seals’ book launch and signing

    Back Cove Books 651 Forest Ave, Portland, ME

    Back Cove Books is excited to host Alix Morris for the launch of A Year with the Seals on Tuesday, July 15th at 6:30pm! Alix will be in conversation with Lynda Doughty, Founding Executive Director of Marine Mammals of Maine. A portion of all sales for the event will be donated to MMoME.  About the Book...Continue Reading

  • Flatbread Community Bake

    Flatbread 72 Commercial St, Portland, ME, United States

    On Tuesday, July 29th, Flatbread Co. in Portland will be donating a portion of proceeds from all pizzas sold between 5 pm-9:30 pm to MMoME! Head to Flatbread during those hours and get your flippers on some freshly made pizza while supporting marine conservation!

  • Wild Oats “Cupcakes for a Cause”

    Wild Oats Bakery and Cafe 166 Admiral Fitch Ave, Brunswick, ME, United States

    Wild Oats Bakery in Brunswick is expanding their Cupcakes for a Cause for a full week this year. Stop in and grab a seal cupcake and support MMoME at the same time!

  • World of Whales at Baxter Memorial Library

    Baxter Memorial Library 71 South St, Gorham, United States

    Whales play a vital role in the ocean ecosystem that helps to support all life on Earth. Join us as we dive deep into the world of whales. We will start with a basic overview of what species have been spotted in the Gulf of Maine (the common and the uncommon). We will also investigate...Continue Reading

  • A Seal’s Journey with Zadoc Long Free Library

    Zadoc Long Free Library 5 Turner St., Buckfield, ME, United States

    Join Marine Mammals of Maine at the Zadoc Long Free Library as we take you through a seal’s journey from stranding to release, and all of the obstacles in between. Starting with seal basics such as: whether it’s normal for them to be out of the water and why you might see a baby on...Continue Reading

  • A Year With the Seals Reading and Conversation

    Scarborough Public Library 48 Gorham Rd, Scarborough, ME

    Join author Alix Morris, who spent extensive time with Marine Mammals of Maine while writing this book, and Lynda Doughty for a talk about all things seals. We'll be "unlocking the secrets of the sea's most charismatic creatures." Books will be available for purchase. A rare look at what happens when conservation efforts work, and...Continue Reading

  • 2025 Ocean Commotion 5K

    Hermit Island Campground 6 Hermit Island Road, Phippsburg, ME, United States

    Join us for the 11th Annual Ocean Commotion 5K Race! This scenic 5K benefits Marine Mammals of Maine and its work educating about and providing response, assistance, and care to stranded marine mammals and sea turtles in southern and midcoast Maine. The Ocean Commotion course is appropriate for participants of all fitness levels and takes...Continue Reading

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  • November 2025 Volunteer Info Session

    All prospective volunteers are required to attend an informational session to become more familiar with the organization, and to help you, and MMoME, identify if you’re a good fit for the volunteer roles currently available. The info sessions also offer an opportunity for individuals to meet some of MMoME’s staff and volunteers. Fill out the...Continue Reading