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Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
A well-equipped Nimbus W9 buttoned up against the Maine weather with full side curtains and an electrically powered sunroof. The mooring bridle takes advantage of both cleats on the bow. The electric anchor windlass can be operated with a remote control from anywhere on the boat; the remote also can run the bow thruster. The touches of orange are wind vanes on accessory whirligigs meant to deter gulls and cormorants.

For the first time in 30-some years, upon my return from Alaska there was no press vehicle waiting for me at the airport to drive home. The NEMPA—New England Motor Press Association—fleet is…

Seal on a beach

The 11th annual Ocean Commotion 5K Run/Walk will take place Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Hermit Island Campground, in Phippsburg. This is the largest fundraising event…

a smaller, community-focused experience this year marks the first step toward a full relaunch next year
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The Bicycle Coalition of Maine (BCM) is bringing back "one of its most beloved cycling traditions" with the return of the Lobster Roll, a scenic coastal ride and community celebration in…

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October 7 was nother beautiful warm fall day with a nice breeze blowing across the Medomak Valley High School field — what a perfect day for some soccer. MVHS Girls Varsity Soccer team took this…

10-foot mast, is made of plywood and local spruce and pine
The boat is the newest addition to the school’s growing flotilla of three boats made by students at Sweet Tree School in Hope. (Photo courtesy David Garrison)

In late September, students at Sweet Tree School launched a 16-foot-long catamaran at the Hobbs Pond public landing. The boat is the newest addition to the school’s growing flotilla of three…

(Photo courtesy Jason Gallant)

Camden Hills Regional High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team just nearly pulled out a win against the Greely Rangers Saturday, Oct. 4, at Greeley High School in Cumberland. 

Camden Hills Regional High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team

Camden Hills Regional High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team bested the Blue Devils at Lewiston in a commanding win of 9-0 on Oct. 2.

Molly Williams, a sophomore, #10,…

Jason Gallant

Both the varsity and junior varsity girls soccer teams of Camden Hills Regional High School won their matches against Oxford Hills Tuesday night, Sept. 30.

The Varsity Windjammers hit eight…

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Medomak played Erskine Academy Sept. 30 on the Arrowhead course at Natanis Golf Course in a KVAC playoff match.

Medomak won 181-182 and will advance to play in the KVAC shootout on Thursday…

Riding the chairlift at the Camden Snow Bow up Ragged Mountain in Camden, with Penobscot Bay in the background. (Photo courtesy Camden Snow Bowl)

Fall Chairlift Rides are back at the Camden Snow Bowl beginning Sunday, Oct. 5, and running every Sunday through October from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Take in the fall foliage from the chairlift…

Homecoming Weekend games, Girls Soccer, at Camden Hills Regional High School Sept 27. (Photo courtesy Erin Donovan)

Both varsity and junior varsity girls soccer teams at Camden Hills Regional High School won their matches against Mt. Ararat teams Sept. 27 at the Windjammers' Homecoming Weekend.

Varsity…

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Windjammer Basketball is a local basketball organization comprised of volunteers dedicated to helping young court athletes develop their knowledge, skills and love for the game of basketball…

kicking off the final fundraising phase of the whole project
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Midcoast Recreation Center (MRC) will reveal the first completed phase of its expansion project on October 11, 2025, at 4 p.m.

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Oceanside versus Medomak t Rockland Golf Club, Friday September 26.

Medomak won 7.5 to 1.5. Medomak shot 172 and Oceanside shot 182. Joseph…

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Ladies League, September 17 | Las Vegas Scramble

1st Place: Shelly Butler, Lauria O'Connell, Jan Abendroth, Patty Berke (37)…

People admire the view from the top of a mountain

Coastal Mountains Land Trust will host a Wednesday Waldo Walk on Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join Coastal Mountains volunteer…

critical habitat for the endangered Atlantic salmon
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Goosepecker Trekker, a free, guided hike in the Northern Headwaters of the Sheepscot River, returns October 11, beginning at 10 a.m.

The…

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ROCKPORT — At the Sept. 23 home game, Camden Hills Regional High School Boys Soccer player beat Mt. Ararat 7 to 0.

Soren Johnson, Connor Middleton (2), Luke Tobias, Brodie Archer, Simo…

Three hooks in neck, three in lower wing and four more hooks found on him at rehab facility in York
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Editor's note:

this month, more focus on observing nature, less focus on mileage
Clark Island. (Photo courtesy Coastal Mountains Land Trust)

Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers Hike, Thursday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m., at…

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The Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is forming a Stakeholder Working Group to focus on public access to privately owned lands. The public is invited to attend all working group…

Sundays in October
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Take in the fall foliage from the summit of Ragged Mountain. Chair lifts will be spinning October 5, 12, 19, 26, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Camden Snow Bowl.

Purchase…

Canoe and paddle boarders row down a river. (Photo courtesy Maeve Cosgrove)

Join Georges River Land Trust on Sunday, October 5 for a group paddle along the St. George River from Warren town center.

"This is a great time of year to admire fall foliage along the…

World Animal Day
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Peace Ridge Sanctuary is hosting its 4th Annual 5k Run for the Animals & 1 Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, also known as World Animal Day.

Camden Hills Regional High School Boys and Girls Tennis teams, 2025 (Photo courtesy Gary Spinney)

The Falmouth Navigators sailed pass the Camden Hills ‘Class A Tennis boys and girls from Rockport in a pair of dominating 5-0 sweeps to…

State of Maine seal

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and thanks to a …

October 18 awards banquet
athletes Midcoast Hall of Fame

For the 18th year, the Midcoast…

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There will be free Belfast Harbor tours for handicapped people on a pontoon boat September 20 and 21, noon to 3 p.m. The tours will be wheelchair, cane, and walker accessible.

The tours are…

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The 1983/84 Boothbay State Champion girls’ basketball team and the 1986 Chuck Wagon/Steve’s Marine men’s local, state, and New England softball champions will be recognized as “Outstanding Teams”…

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Medomak Valley High School Girls Soccer Varsity Team traveled to Winslow Saturday, Aug 6, for its season opener game.

It was a warm, muggy day, reported Assistant Junior Varsity Coach…

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Medomak Valley played Erskine Academy on the Arrowhead course at Natanis Sept. 4. Medomak won 8-1, shooting 173.

Erskine shot 186. Joseph Wilcox was the medalist with a 40.

Joseph…

Appleton Library (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

The second unofficial cubing competition will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, at 10:30 a.m., at the Appleton Library, 2916 Sennebec Road.

"So much fun was had at the first cubing…

Man fly fishing. (Photo courtesy Georges River Trout Unlimited)

Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., join Georges River Land Trust and Georges River Trout Unlimited for a beginner-friendly introduction to fall fly fishing, including hands-on fly tying and…

Rockland Golf Club

Rockland Golf Club Men’s Group Results

Team Points

Saturday, September 6, 2025

1st –   …

Sept. 9 game at Lewiston: 'Rematch of last year's Northern Maine Class A final'
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Playing at Hampden Academy Sept. 5, the Camden Hills Regional High School Boys Soccer Team prevailed over Hampden Academy by 5 to 1.

Connor Middleton, Camden Hills Regional High School…

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The Museum of Maritime Pets will host its second annual Mini-Golf Charity Benefit on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. - noon, at Golfer’s Crossing, 7 Country Way, Rockport. This event will…

Roll, Stroll, Run for Hospice on the Rail Trail
The first annual Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County 5K will start from City Point Depot Station at 13 Oak Hill Road in Belfast. (Photo by Susan Guthrie)

Take in the autumnal colors on October 4, as you roll, stroll, run, or skip down the Belfast Rail Trail, starting 8:30 a.m., at City Point Depot Station, at 13 Oak Hill…

Goose River Golf course Fifth Hole. (Photo courtesy Diane Norton)

Men's League, August 26

Gross Skins

Flight 1: Matt Maguire (1), Kris Welt (1)

Flight 2: Len Crann (…

End of summer morning on Camden's inner harbor
Camden Windjammer Weekend, 2025. (Photo courtesy Claudia Griffiths)

Camden Harbor was lively Friday and Saturday, Aug. 29 and 30, for the annual Windjammer Festival, drawing schooners of all vintage and size to the waterfront for a celebration of a coastal Maine…

Engines Roaring, Crowds Buzzing
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One of Midcoast Maine’s largest and most anticipated motorcycle meets returns to The Owls Head Transportation Museum, Saturday, Sept. 6 (rain date Sunday, Sept. 7). This annual event celebrates…

Not Just a Race, An Adventure!
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Join Megunticook Rowing for the 31st annual Megunticook Regatta, Saturday, September 6, at Barrett's Cove, in Camden.

"Is there a prettier regatta," ask organizers. "We don't think so. In…

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Thousands of Maine students will participate in overnight outdoor educational experiences in the coming school year, at no cost to their districts, according to the University of Maine.…

(Photo by Mike Harris)

Coastal Mountains Land Trust will host a Wednesday Waldo Walk, September 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Sept. 6
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The community is invited to a ribbon-cutting at the Grinnell Woods Trail, 241 Rockland Road in Washington, Saturday, September 6, at 10 a.m. 

 The Grinnell Woods Trail…

225 participants raise money for UMaine Cooperative Extension 4-H Camp and Learning Centers at Tanglewood & Blueberry Cove
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The runners, walkers and strollers — all 225 of them (breaking the record of number of participants) — filled the rural back roads of St. George Aug. 24 for the annual fundraiser…

pay it forward
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Mid-Coast Recreation Center, in Rockport, is one of several clubs in Maine participating in “Rally Against Cancer” this September…

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Rockland Golf Club Women’s Golf Association Results

Thursday August 21, 2025

1st     Nancy Carlson