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North Haven, Rockport students among winners in state 'All that Life in Maine Can Be' poster and essay contest
Blake Christie (Photo courtesy Gary Spinney)
Camden Hills Regional High School Boys Tennis Team starts season with three wins

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Camden Hills State Park water system getting upgraded, visitors advised to take their own water

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Celebrate the opening of new trails in Rockland Bog with Georges River Land Trust
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Registration and tryouts set for Pen Bay Soccer Club Fall 2026 play

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Joel Lafleur to speak at GRTU meeting: Fly fishing remote ponds
Thomaston temporarily closes Mill River Park to dogs
Cornhole, kayaks, community: Pine Tree Camp kicks off 30th anniversary spring fundraisers
Waldo County Hills to Sea Trail Coalition seeks volunteers 
Megunticook Watershed Association announces the first 
Ken Bailey Memorial Watershed Steward
Killing the hunters, not the rats: Why rodenticides don’t belong in Maine
Maine holds Nonresident Free Snowmobile Weekend, March 6-8
542 Athletes and Unified partners to compete in Special Olympics Maine Winter Games
New exhibit in Portland celebrates Maine’s golden era of golf
Free Fishing Weekend in Maine: February 14-15
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Maine's coast and forests are sometimes called a "baby bird factory"
Spring migration bird walk at Rockland Bog
Eastern Kingbird

THOMASTON — Join Georges River Land Trust and Maine Coast Heritage Trust for a birdwatching walk during spring migration at the Rockland Bog Preserve.

According to a GRLT news release, Maine's coast and forests are sometimes called a "baby bird factory," providing crucial breeding habitat for over 90 migratory bird species. In May, numerous species of warblers, flycatchers, and raptors return to Maine from their wintering locations.

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American Legion Post 30 honors Jerry Carr at Five Town Little League opening ceremony
Jerald “Jerry” W. Carr

American Legion Post 30 will join the Five Town Little League (FTLL) community on May 2, at 11 a.m., to dedicate the baseball season to the memory of Specialist 4 Jerald “Jerry” W. Carr. In a ceremony held at the FTLL fields, members of Post 30 will raise the American flag to honor Carr’s legacy of military service and his lifelong commitment to the Midcoast community.

Two local grads among Maine Sports Hall of Fame 2026 Class of Inductees
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Eleven inductees of the The Maine Sports Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 are being honored, including two athletes from the Midcoast region. Carroll LaHaye and Christina Strong are among the distinguished group of athletes, coaches, and contributors whose achievements have left a lasting impact on sports in Maine and beyond, according to Maine Sports Hall of Fame, in a news release. The ceremony will take place…

designed so that everyone can participate, whether they run, walk, or roll
Inclusive Unified 5K, adaptive sports expo in Brunswick, June 13
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BRUNSWICK — AdaptX, in partnership with the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center (AOEC), will host a Unified 5K on June 13, 2026, at the Brunswick Parks and Recreation Department. The event is an inclusive road race and adaptive sports expo designed so that everyone can participate, whether they run, walk, or roll.

Museum of Maritime Pets to hold 3rd annual Mini-Golf Charity Benefit
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The Museum of Maritime Pets will host its third annual Mini-Golf Charity Benefit on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Golfer’s Crossing, 7 Country Way, Rockport.

This event will support the museum’s innovative outreach programs and provide an affordable and family-friendly way to support the fee-free admission policy.

The Maine Mini Golf Tour, a genial competitive league, will lead off the event with a two-round tournament starting at 9:30 a.m. for $30.

Five Town Little League strengthens partnership with Camden Hills Athletics through $1,500 in support, shared programming
Thea Laukka, Maya Stone, Karly Putansu, Adrianna Pedro  Left to right back row Charlotte McGreevy, Meg Kivus, Carly Fitzpatrick, Evangelene Morneau, Alanna Smith, Brooklyn Rollins, Molly O'Dwyer, Izabelle Minery, Catherine Leadbetter  Missing from photo: Grace Fenton

Five Town Little League (FTLL) is deepening its partnership with Camden Hills Regional High School through a combined $1,500 contribution supporting both baseball and softball programs, reinforcing a growing collaboration that benefits student-athletes across multiple age groups, according to an April 13 news release from FTLL.

'Vernal Pool Party' up-close exploration in Rockland Bog with Georges River Land Trust
hand holds egg mass

"Spring is an amazing time in the amphibian world – now is the time when frogs and salamanders are migrating from their wintertime woodland hideouts to vernal pools," said Georges River Land Trust, in a news release.

Join GRLT for a vernal pool program at the Rockland Bog on Sunday, May 3, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Vernal pools are special, ephemeral bodies of water where frogs, salamanders, and insects breed.

"On this guided exploration, participants will learn about these…

Run the '5K for Affordable Housing' in Lamoine this May
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LAMOINE — Lace up your running shoes to help local Realtors raise funds for area housing charities.

The Acadia Council of the Mid-Coast Board of REALTORS 5K for Affordable Housing will be held Saturday, May 2, at 9 a.m., at Marlboro Beach, in Lamoine. Machias Savings Bank is this year’s presenting sponsor.

Registration is $25 per person. Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to take part. The first 75 people to register will receive a commemorative event T-shirt.

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Signs of Spring woodland walk with Georges River Land Trust, Maine Forest Service
cabbage-like growth in front of a puddle

THOMASTON — Join Georges River Land Trust and the Maine Forest Service for a woodland walk looking for signs of spring and practicing mindfulness, Friday, April 24, from 4:30 - 6 p.m., at the Rockland Bog Preserve in Thomaston.

"This walk is a great way to explore Georges River Land Trust’s new Beechwood Street trailhead to the Rockland Bog, the largest peatland complex in midcoast Maine," said GRLT, in a news release.

the Georges River Canal was created in the 1800s to bring supplies upriver
Guided hike at Appleton Preserve with Georges River Land Trust
Line of hikers walk up a snow-covered trail

Join Georges River Land Trust for a guided group hike along the trails of the Appleton Preserve on Saturday, April 18. Hikers should meet at the trailhead at 10 a.m. The hike will cover about 2.5 miles of trails, with portions of uneven ground. Planning for wet and muddy conditions by wearing boots may be helpful, according to GRLT, in a news release.

Rockland Harbor Trail event: Bird Walk with Kate Doiron
Pen Bay Pilot logo

The Rockland Harbor Trail Committee invites everyone to join them on Thursday, April 9, for their next Discover the Trail adventure. Led by local birder Kate Doiron, the committee will host a bird walk. The Discover the Trail adventure, in partnership with the Friends of the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge, will take place from 8:30 to 10 a.m.

'DIY Fly Fishing in New Zealand' talk at Georges River Trout Unlimited meeting
Male holding big fish

Teammate secures a New England runner-up finish
Lincolnville boy wins championship at the New England Wrestling Qualifier
Leland Fields stands left, while Benjamin Laite stands beside him. (photo provided by Cody Laite)

FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS — Two Lincolnville boys have each claimed a championship, and each earned ranked status in the sport of wrestling, after competing in the Maine All-State/New England Qualifier, according to a media release March 17. 

Leland Fields and Benjamin Laite, who both attend Lincolnville Central School, wrestle exclusively for Mid-Coast Wrestling Club, which is a feeder program from Camden HIlls.

'Their bark oozes personality, their leaves glorify spring, summer and fall'
Naturalist to lead community walk through cemetery’s sugar maples
Building next to a cemetery

On Sunday, March 29, at 1 p.m., join naturalist Cloe Chunn of the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition on a walk through the sugar maples in Belfast’s Grove Cemetery. Sponsored by the Belfast Garden Club, the event is free and open to the public.

Northport resident helps CMCC team win national basketball championship
Julie Darres (Photo courtesy Matt Darres)

Northport resident and Belfast High School graduate Julie Darres, who is now a member of the Central Maine Community College Women’s Basketball Team, traveled to Buffalo, New York, where the CMCC Mustangs won the March 7 USCAA National Championship game.

Camden Hills Regional High School Girls Swim Team sweeps Class B title at state championships
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"Girls Swim! State Champions!"

Enough said with those few choice words that came across the high school Facebook feed in early evening, March 7, setting off a round of cheers throughout the community.

Watch the woodcocks dance with Georges River Land Trust
Pen Bay Pilot logo

"A woodcock's sky dance is one of the most exciting signs of spring in Maine," said Georges River Land Trust, in a news release. "Just after dusk, these incredible, chunky birds perform a mating ritual you won't want to miss."

Join GRLT on Wednesday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m., at Trolley Marsh Preserve, in Warren, to watch, learn, and share in the excitement of the changing seasons.

Gail Presley, avid birder and board member of Midcoast Audubon, will provide interpretation about the American woodcock, why…

Happy Wanderers hike at Head of Tide Preserve, March 5
Picture of Head of Tide Preserve sign in winter

Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers Hike, Thursday, March 5, at 10 a.m., at Head of Tide Preserve in Belfast. All are welcome.

accepting old, leaky waders to donate to Maine Fly Company’s Repurposed Waders program
2026 Fly Fishing Film Tour to celebrate two decades of adventure
Event poster

Georges River Trout Unlimited and Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust are co-sponsoring the 20th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) as it celebrates two decades of adventure. The event takes place March 28, at The Waldo Theatre, in Waldoboro. Doors open at 6 p.m. 

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'Conserving the Magalloway' topic of Georges River Trout Unlimited meeting
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CAMDEN — Georges River Trout Unlimited (GRTU) welcomes Jake Metzler for a presentation on the Magalloway Project, a collaborative effort to conserve 78,000 acres in Western Maine. Metzler will discuss the Magalloway conservation project, including details about what makes the project unique, why the area is important, the collaborative partnership that has developed to complete the work, and how people can support the effort.

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