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Join Camden Hills State Park staff for a history-focused ramble through the Sagamore (shore side) section of the park, Aug. 19, from 10 - 10:45 a.m.…

Strollers, wheelchairs, mobility scooters, bikes, foot scooters welcome
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BELFAST — Take in the early fall beauty as you roll, stroll, run, or skip down the rail trail in Belfast, Sept. 12, starting at 8:30 a.m. The Start is the head of the Belfast Rail Trail at the…
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NEWCASTLE — The Lincoln County Recovery Community Center, located at 3 Hall St., Newcastle, will be holding its 5K road race on August 22, with sign in beginning at 8…
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CAMDEN — The Camden Snow Bowl will welcome riders from across New England August 29–30 as it hosts its first-ever Maine Gravity Series Enduro, marking the mountain's debut as a stop on…

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APPLETON — The Washington Grunge, in partnership with Georges River Land Trust and Midcoast Conservancy, continues to host Welcoming Walkabouts, a hiking series for LGBTQIA+ community members at…

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BROOKSVILLE — Horse owners and equine enthusiasts will have a rare opportunity to learn from nationally recognized liberty horsemanship trainer Patrick, of…

school supplies, BMX stunt show, hot dogs, haircuts, family activities, community resources
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BELFAST — The Waldo County YMCA and Waldo Community Action Partners (WCAP) are partnering to launch a new back to school tradition, School-a-Palooza, on Sunday, Aug. 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at…

August 7–9
The Maine Boat & Home Show, hosted by Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors magazine, is celebrating its 21st year on the Rockland waterfront.

ROCKLAND — If you are in the market for a way to have fun on the water, start your search at this year’s

Bucksport, Searsport, Bangor, Brewer, Castine
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The Penobscot Maritime Heritage Association is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a big splash, according to a news release. Historic…

gain hands-on experience in fly-tying and casting workshops
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ORLAND — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the 4-H Downeast Fly Fishing Day on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., at…

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SWANVILLE — Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and MaineHealth’s Community Health program for a guided hike along the trails of Meadow…

benefitting the 'Bridge to Care Fund'
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 MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals have extended the registration deadline for their inaugural…

refreshments, games, activities for all ages
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"Midcoast Rec is honored to announce the opening of new outdoor tennis courts dedicated to the late Eric Lee, beloved coach and tennis pro," said Midcoast Rec, in…

Fifth Hole, Goose River Golf Club (Photo courtesy Diane Norton)

Men's League, July 14

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ROCKLAND HARBOR — The July 16 wind and rain storm that pierced a pleasant summer afternoon with heavy rain and a fierce, fast-moving squall bore down on Rockland…

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Join Georges River Land Trust on Friday, July 31, for an afternoon of paddling on Crawford Pond and trail maintenance on 100 Acre Island Preserve.

The paddle to 100 Acre Island will begin…

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At 9:44 p.m. on June 23, Thunderhead crossed the finish line of the 636-mile…

Celebrating Heritage 1743 to 2026
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The 43rd Annual Friendship Day and Friendship Lobster Boat Races are taking place this weekend, July 17-19 in Friendship, Maine.

Friendship Day kicks off this Friday, July 17, with a Pie…

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Athletes and community members are invited to swim, bike, and run in what organizers describe as "one of Maine’s most scenic coastal events."…

"Go the Extra Mile"
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The Lincoln County Recovery Community Center will be hosting a 5k+ road race and kid's fun run on August 22, at its location, 3 Hall St., Newcastle, Maine. Sign in…
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CUSHING — The Washington Grunge, in partnership with Georges River Land Trust and Midcoast Conservancy, presents Welcoming Walkabouts, a hiking series for LGBTQIA+ community members at various…

followed by family fun at Ames Elementary School
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BELFAST — The 5th Annual Bryan’s Ride hits the road on Saturday, July 25, 2026, and this year’s event is shaping up to be the biggest and best yet, according to organizers, in a news release.…

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After 28 years, the TD Beach to Beacon 10K is getting a fresh new look, which was revealed June 29, 2026 at a celebratory event held at…

Downeast Donkey Walks offer quiet calm in Searsport
Rebecca Loveland owner of Downeast Donkey Walks with Kota and Ed. Photo by Kay Stephens

SEARSPORT—A red barn at the end of a dead-end dirt road in Searsport is one of the happiest places in Maine this summer. Inside Rebecca Loveland's barn, four gentle, sweet donkeys, Kota, Ed, Henry…

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WARREN — Join Georges River Land Trust on Sunday, July 12, for a group paddle along the St. George. The paddle will begin and end at Warren town center, lasting about two hours total. Afterwards,…

life jacket rules, important message to paddlers, impacts of alcohol
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The Maine Marine Patrol will once again be looking out for anyone violating Maine’s boating under the influence laws and sharing safety information during the national…

Rockland Yacht Club talk
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Offshore sailor and 2026 Golden Globe racer Matt Woodside talked about preparations for his…

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Men's League, June 23 

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SEARSPORT — Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT), MaineHealth’s Community Health program, and Friends of Sears Island for a Happy Wanderers hike on Thursday, July 2,

5K run, parade, kid's activities, tournament, food, music
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Men's League, June 16 

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The Friends of the Rockport Public Library’s Donut Dash 5K Family Fun Run/Walk was held at 8 a.m., Saturday, June 13. For the fourth year in a row, runners enjoyed moody fog and cool…
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Men's League, June 9 

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The Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) today issued updated freshwater fish consumption advisories for

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The Camden Hills Regional High School Windjammer Boys’ Tennis Team lost to Falmouth at the State Championship, June 10 ,at Bates College, winding up the 2026 season…

Front row: Jack Christie, Rubin VanHoewyk   Second row: Blake Christie, Oscar Barnes, Graham Eggena, Mac Pierce, Joey Scordino, Thomas Hollis, Zach Mason, Luke Watkins, Coach Capetta

At Colby College on June 8, the Windjammers’ Boys’ Tennis Team defeated the Bangor Rams to advance to the State Tennis Championship.

On Wednesday, June 10, at Bates…

fundraising for programs that strengthen families and promote child safety throughout Lincoln and Knox counties
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Healthy Kids will host the 21st Annual Strawberry Shortcake Shuffle 5K Run/Walk on July 11, at Great Salt Bay School in Damariscotta.

"Participants will enjoy a professionally timed, well-…

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The Camden Snow Bowl is inviting mountain bikers of all ages and abilities to hit the trails this summer through two weekly community ride programs designed to build skills,…

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On June 2, at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport, the Windjammers’ Boys’ Tennis Team defeated Mt. Ararat Eagles to advance to the North Class A Tennis  finals on Monday, June…

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Special Olympics Maine's 2026 State Summer Games will take place this weekend, June 5-7, at the University of Maine, in Orono. More than 2,200 athletes and…

inviting the community to draw closer to the St. George River and respark childlike wonder
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Georges River Land Trust brings "SEED" a series of participatory art experiences to Midcoast Maine, in collaboration with 2026 Maine Arts Commission Visual Arts Fellow Lihua Lei Farley.

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On Saturday, June 20, Freedom Riders, out of Oxford county, will participate in a benefit ride for the affected firefighters from the…
June 2 play-off match, 3 p.m., in Rockport against Mt. Ararat
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At a May 29 home match at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport,  the Camden Hills Boys’ tennis …

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Men's League, May 26 | Opening Scramble

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Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife reminds Mainers about Free Fishing Weekend…

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Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT) and MaineHealth’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers hike, Thursday, June 4…

Jessie Dowling completes another long and challenging horse race
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On Thursday, June 4, at 6 p.m., in the Community Room of the Rockland Public Library, Jessie Dowling will present a talk on tackling the Gaucho Derby in Patagonia…

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The Camden Hills Regional High School Boys Tennis Team are holding with a strong season, undefeated 7 to 0.

The last…

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CAMDEN — Megunticook Rowing will host the Dirigo Sprints Invitational Junior Championship Regatta, also known as the Dirigo Sprints, on Saturday, May 23, at…