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Midcoast Rec indoor tennis courts

With the addition of the Camden National Bank Pickleball Center and the expansion of our indoor courts, it’s easier than ever to book tennis and pickleball time at Midcoast Rec…

Kids laughing and playing outside at a Midcoast Rec summer camp

All-day action starts here at Midcoast Rec's full-day sports summer camps! Choose between tennis, pickleball, or…

Antique 3/4 bed

If you've been into the store lately you've noticed we are pretty empty! Especially the room that holds all the bed frames! We had a few that were broken so we repurposed them into benches! We…

Thomaston, ME — Tuesday, January 20, 2026 — The Penobscot Bay YMCA, in partnership with the Town of Thomaston, is proud to announce the…

Newcastle Realty Announces Listing of Prominent Downtown Damariscotta Property

Newcastle Realty is pleased to announce the listing of a highly visible Bangor Savings Bank branch location in the heart of downtown Damariscotta. Located on Main Street with direct frontage along…

Midcoast Habitat's Weatherization & Repair Program

Do You:

  • Live in Knox County
  • Own the home needing repairs
  • Have a household income at or below 80% of the Area Median…
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A new blog from DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors just dropped.

The February blog is chock full of opportunities for published or soon-to-be published authors to boost your marketing and…

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Listen up authors!  I discovered a new series of free creative skill-building courses are coming your way in February and March-and it's not just for artists!

The Maine Arts Commission…

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If you use TikTok to promote your books, listen up!

TikTok's new U.S. ownership comes with new rules for promoters of products on their app.

They are now insisting on strict…

Roy Roden

Dear friends,

I leave for Pakistan on March 4th for a 28-day mission trip. I will be ministering in various churches and Bible schools and conducting leadership training events. I rely on…

Lincoln Home residents meet monthly to create pastel paintings with Kim Traina.

The Lincoln Home residents and staff have been busy creating both as a group and on their own. A sampling of paintings, pastels, photography, knitting, quilting, craft projects and culinary…

Midcoast Habitat for Humanity and ReStore Has Outgrown Their Home.

Thanks to our volunteers, donors, Board, and the support of this generous community, we are building more affordable housing than ever as we move into 2026. Midcoast Habitat for Humanity now…

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People seem to think the Facebook and Instagram stories feature is an afterthought...or not all that useful.

In fact, Facebook Stories generally see…

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Engage your audience by sharing a behind-the-scenes story about your writing journey.


People love authentic insights. Post a short…

Hands shaped into hearts over a pickleball and paddles

It's a day to celebrate! Join us at Midcoast Rec for the official grand opening event of our new Camden National Bank Pickleball Center on Sunday, February 8th, from…

Did you know...Prospective Lion members eat dinner for free at their first 3 meetings!?  We are having a membership drive during the month of January!

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

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Interesting in Applying to Trekkers?

7th grade students & families are invited to join us for the community meeting this Thursday, Jan. 15 at 6pm at Oceanside Middle School. Students…

two students smiling by a bus

Each year, the need for scholarship support grows. As more young people in our community seek belonging, mentorship, and stability, Trekkers ensures that finances are never a…

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FREEBIE: If you’re a Maine or New England author who wants to promote your book to newspapers, magazines, blogs, and TV stations, this tool makes it easy.

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With 2.2 million titles published every year, you've got to cut to the chase.

Readers want to know the who/what/where/when/why on your book’s genre, characters and plot right away. One of…

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What DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors is and isn’t.

These are downloadable tools and templates to help you build professional marketing materials to promote your books that you can then…

Holiday Celebrations at The Lincoln Home

Holiday decorating, preparations and celebrations! Music, performances, Christmas lights, tree decorating, cookie baking, gingerbread houses, children, family, friends... A wonderful holiday…

Did You Know… The Camden Lions Club is having a Membership Drive for the month of January!?

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

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January is all about fresh starts.

The key to marketing is consistency, so let's get started on some goals.

For those interested in literary contests, here are some with January…

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Hashtags-if you already know about them, Maine writers, go ahead and snag your free resource here.

Meals on Wheels is the only nationwide community-based network dedicated to ending senior hunger. But demand continues to rise in midcoast Maine, which is why we're counting on generous supporters…

Happy New Year from your Camden Lions Club!

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

Indoor virtual golf screen with a bag of golf clubs

Did you know MRC has indoor virtual golf simulators, where the weather is always perfect and daylight never fades? 

And did you know you can learn to play golf at MRC on these virtual…

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The writing world can be very supportive of one another, especially if you are an indie author.

Two online organizations…

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TikTok is not just for young people dancing. That's the lingering myth.

Gen Xers have been embracing it for some time now as a creator channel, many to promote their products and services…

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Book marketing doesn’t have to be…

Byron Cortez & Stan Hornsby host Community Lunch

Monday's Community Lunch is being hosted by Byron Cortez & Stanley Hornsby and the Mexican spread they have planned is epic. From…

Did you know…A member of the Camden Lions Club originated the Mount Battie Star?

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

Earl Brewer will be cheffing up a storm on Monday

Are you ready for it?!?!?! Rich Elliott is co-sponsoring Community Lunch and has Earl Brewer (of Earl's Eats Instagram fame)doing all the…