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Shop for Hope Community Shopping Days: Free entrance for all!

Please join us at the Flangan Center Saturday, July 18 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for our second and final Shop for Hope 2026 Community Shopping Day! Community Shopping Days…

Shop for Hope Community Shopping Days: Free entrance for all!

Please join us at the Flangan Center Friday, July 17 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for our first Shop for Hope 2026 Community Shopping Day! Community…

Join us VIP Night for first selection from our wide array of new and gently used boutique clothing and accessories

Shop for Hope 2026 is coming to the Flangan Center in Rockland July 16-18, and first-night VIP tickets are on sale now! Join us for this fun, community evening Thursday, July 16 from 5:00 - 7:00 p…

West Bay Rotary's spring grants support 12 local charities.

West Bay Rotary of Camden has awarded $17,000 in spring grants to 12 non-profit organizations serving the underserved, promoting the rights of those in the margins,…

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Boat America:

completing this course can lower your boat insurance. In…

It's raffle time!

Want a chance to win $1,500 or $500 while helping good causes?
Stop by in front of French and Brawn anytime until 6 pm today for a…

Greg Marley will lead an outdoor presentation on Foraging Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms …

The Maine Daylily Society will host Daylily Day at Merryspring Nature Center on Saturday, July 25 at 10:00 am.

J.P. Fecteau of the West Bay Rotary Satellite Club presents a $1,694 donation to Tia Anderson, Executive Director of Midcoast Habitat for Humanity, inside Midcoast Habitat’s new ReStore location in Rockport. The donation will support a Habitat home in Thomaston.

Midcoast Habitat for Humanity recently received a generous $1,694 donation from the West Bay Rotary Satellite Club in support of a Habitat…

Southport General Store Catering

Hosting something special? Let us handle the food.

Fresh, Local, Takeaway Catering for Your Special Events and Gatherings.

2nd Sunday Poster

Let your shoes fly to the gorgeous Rockport Opera House for a Flying Shoes dance, now scheduled every second Sunday of the month! A unique cultural tradition, this…

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Navigating Mid Coast Maine:

covers the basics of navigation and trip…

Photo by Kay Stephens

Key Marketing Tips for Maine Authors

 Clark Doran and Bruce Cole of Camden Rotary Club

Camden Rotary Club President Bruce Cole welcomed Clark Doran as his successor during the club's meeting this week. Cole led the club's fundraising project to provide generators for children's care…

Event day at Owls Head Transportation Museum

 It’s back for another year at OHTM! The Antique Truck & Tractor Show returns July 18 & 19, bringing a full weekend of vintage trucks, tractors,…

Six Unique Properties to Tour

 

The Camden Garden Club will hold its 77th Garden Tour on July 16, 2026 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets for this event are $40 each. They are available at…

Midcoast Habitat for Humanity invites the community to celebrate its Open House and ReStore Grand Opening on Saturday, July 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at its new location, 680 Commercial Street in Rockport.

Midcoast Habitat for Humanity invites the community to celebrate its Open House and ReStore…

Happenings on the Harbor 2026

There's something truly magical about live music drifting across the harbor on a warm Maine evening — the sound of the sea, the smell of…
Grid of Maine Tradespeople

Maine's trades are in the spotlight, and Built Together is bringing the community together to celebrate.

Rusty Hinges band at the Sail, Power, & Steam Museum on Friday, July 10 at 7 p.m.

Don’t Miss: It’s the Rusty Hinges in-concert this Friday, July 10 at 7 p.m.,

Gorgeous mornings on Megunticook Lake

Whether you rowed yesterday, last week, last year or 20 years ago, or you have never tried the sport, we welcome you to Megunticook Rowing. Learn to Row sessions are happening these dates…

Southport General Store Tuna Salad Sandwich

Come and get our house-made Tuna Salad Sandwich with tomato, lettuce, and onion on a buttery croissant!

Overheard in the dining room “That’s good tuna!”

waterfront dining, deck, seafood, lobster

Summer is heating up at Brady's and we are adding 2 new TV's to the outside deck for your viewing enjoyment!! With the World Cup moving…

Holy Mackerels Duo Tuesday 5:30 to 7:30PM

Come join us as we welcome back local favorites Paul D'Allsio and Mark Stover Teusday, July 7th from 5:30 to 7:30pm at 727 Ocean Sunset Bar at Smuggler's Cove Inn.  Happy Hour daily 3-5pm.…

Jonathan Goss

Jonathan Goss, president of MidCoast Regional Housing Trust, will tell the Camden Rotary Club about efforts to develop permanent year-round workforce housing…

 
Camden Garden Tour is July 16 from 10 to 4. Enjoy 6 beautiful gardens and 2 demonstrations. The Tour supports…
Clockwise from left: Red Hot Peppers, Midcoast Community Band, The Right Track, Bay Chamber Concerts Jazz Ensemble

Celebrate July 4th with fammily and friends at Camden Rotary Club's annual Music by the Sea celebration featuring four free concerts:

Noon – 1…

CHIP SCHWEHM ON GUITAR AND VOCALS TUESDAY EVENING 5:30 to 7:30pm

We invite you to join us Tuesday evening as we welcome back local favorite Chip Schwehm on guitar and vocals from 5:30 to 7:30pm.  Happy Hour 3-5pm daily.  Come enjoy the cool ocean…

Did You Know… Camden Lions Club purchases and displays the American Flag on Independence Day in downtown Camden?

If you are interested in serving your community with the Camden Lions Club, please contact Matt Jones at:  mjone10@gmail.com.

Welcome to the Barn!
Hi friends! The Barn is officially open 7 days a week!!

We have so many new items this season as well as some of your favorites!
Featured Garden for the July 16 Garden Tour
We are counting down three weeks till the iconic Camden Garden Tour. This year, there are six distinctive gardens. The majority are designed and maintained by their owners.…

The Knox County Democratic Committee (KCDC) will again celebrate the spirit of our community by marching in the Fourth of July parade in Thomaston, Maine. 

The…

Roy Roden

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MONDAY THEME NIGHT AT 727 - INDIAN NIGHT

We invite you to join us for Theme Night at 727 Ocean sunset Bar at Smuggler's Cove Inn Monday, June 29th from 4:00 to 8:30pm.  This week we will be exploring the spices and flavors of India…

Stevie Jones & Company Sunday June 28th 5-8pm

Join us Sunday afternoon as wel welcome back the very talented local favorite, Steve Jones & Company, Sunday, June 28th from 5-8pm at 727 Ocean Sunset Bar at Smuggler's Cove Inn.  Grab a…

Aaron Nadeau Tuesday, June 23rd 5:30 to 7:30PM

We invite you to join is in welcoming back singer/songwriter Aaron Nadeau Tuesday, June 23rd from 5:30 to 7:30PM at 727 Ocean Sunset Bar at Smuggler's Cove Inn in East Bootbay.  Happy Hour 3-…

 

Although Maine home sales eased slightly year-over-year in May 2026, home values remained strong and stable, while a significant increase in inventory provided buyers with more…

Event day at Owls Head Transportation Museum

The First Responders Weekend at Owls Head Transportation Museum offers something increasingly rare - an opportunity to connect directly with the people serving…

Don't miss Rusty Hinges in concert, to benefit the Sail, Power, & Steam Museum, July 10 at 7 p.m.

Rusty Hinges in concert to benefit the Sail, Power, & Steam Museum

The Rusty Hinges…

Free live music in Camden July 4

Camden Rotary Club will present four free outdoor concerts during its annual Music by the Sea celebration on Saturday, July 4.

The event will…

Brady's is your place for great Food, Friends, & Fun!!

Friday night Brady's will close at 6:30pm for a private party.