Sports

Sunday, Feb. 15; designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and fun for swimmers of all experience levels
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ROCKPORT — After more than a decade without hosting a Masters swim meet, the Penobscot Bay YMCA is bringing adult swimmers back to the blocks with the Kate Killoran Memorial Masters Meet on Sunday…

Salty Witch Sauna is newest outdoor venture of Nicolle Littrell, a.k.a. DoryWoman Rowing
Salty Witch Sauna by founder Nicolle Littrell. Photo by Kay Stephens

BELFAST—Nicolle Littrell, founder of DoryWoman Rowing, unveiled a new service to her business, a wood-fired six-person sauna at 15 Front Street Belfast, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday…

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106.9 FRANK FM, WBQX will broadcast local high school tournament basketball for a 16th straight February beginning Wednesday, February 11, with the Lincoln Academy at Oceanside Boys first round…

(Photo by Sarah Thompson)

In recognition of the Toboggan Championship's 35th anniversary, Vicki Doudera, State representative for Camden and Rockport, presented a proclamation just prior to the start of the annual costume…

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Free Fishing Weekend is coming up, February 14-15, during which time any person may fish without a license (excludes those with suspended or revoked licenses, according…

fictional adventure story about a Maine angler and outdoor writer
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Georges River Trout Unlimited (GRTU) welcomes Paul Guernsey to speak at its next meeting in Rockport, February 10.

Guernsey is a…

34-degree F water, 10-degree F air: bracing
Polar Plunge 2026, Camden Harbor (Photo by Lynda Clancy)

CAMDEN HARBOR — Approximately 30 brave souls ventured into the head of Camden Harbor Jan. 31 as part of the 8th Annual Polar Plunge, a fundraiser for…

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A mandatory evaluation date has been announced for Five Town Little League Majors baseball, softball.

"Mark your calendars and…

35th anniversary of the small-town sport that turned worldwide
Last year's races. Photo courtesy Isaac Remsen

CAMDEN — It's hard to believe that in 1991 only a few hundred locals attended the first organized traditional wood toboggan race in the country. Sports…

Several people hiking through a snowy forest

BRISTOL — Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a hike at Keyes Woods Preserve in Bristol on Friday, Feb. 13, from 2 to…

Three programs will screen at the Camden Hills Regional High School Auditorium February 6-7
"Old Man Lightning," a film in the Serac program. Photo courtesy Dawn Kish via Banff Mountain Film Festival

ROCKPORT—The Banff is back!

It is the 50th anniversary of both the Banff Mountain Film Festival and Maine Sport Outfitters, which has sponsored the festival since 2001. The annual mountain…

Burnt Island Light
Burnt Island Light. Photos Courtesy of DMR

Ever dreamed of living in an historic island lighthouse just a mile off the coast of Maine? The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), in partnership with the Keepers of Burnt Island…

stinging nettles, men in kilts, and a shy monster
Five team members hold a banner with the race name

Winter Adventure Series continues Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 6:30 p.m., with a slide presentation about the Monster the Loch 2025 Rowing Race in Loch Ness Scotland.

The Winter Adventure Series…

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Herring Gut Coastal Science Center invites the community to stay engaged with Maine’s coast this winter through two…

dive into this miniature world with hand lenses
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Join Georges River Land Trust for a guided educational walk focused on mosses, lichens, liverworts, and fungi with Maine Master Naturalist Ama LaBelle, Sunday, March 8, from 1 - 3 p.m., at Gibson…

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CAMDEN – Registration is now open for Five Town Little League Baseball and Softball Winter Clinics.

University…

Winter hikers pose in front of a sculpture

Join Georges River Land Trust, Saturday, February 21, for a guided group hike along the trails of the Langlais Art Preserve in Cushing. Hikers should meet at the trailhead at 10 a.m. The hike will…

Fresh snow provides lessons untaught in any other season
Porcupine through a lens

Saturday, January 31, from 9 a.m. to noon, Maine Coast Heritage Trust invites all ages to join steward and naturalist Kirk Gentalen for a lively morning outdoors, and discover some of the wildlife…

Snowy forest trail

Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers Hike, 

closed portion of a trail

The state awarded $7.5 million to 

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Midcoast Rec will cut the ribbon for the new Camden National Bank Pickleball Center, January 29, 2026, at 5 p.m. 

After raising funds for…

Snowy view and full moon

Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health Program on Saturday, January 31, for a full moon hike to the summit of Beech Hill. The group…

National wildlife refuges have played an important role in American conservation efforts for over a century. 

Late last month, as many people were winding…

Jan. 12 - Feb. 6; This year’s theme is 'Heart'
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More than 10,200 students across Maine zipped up their coats, laced their boots, and headed outside, Jan. 12, 2026, for the official kickoff of…

Medomak Valley teams will be wearing unique, pink uniforms in an attempt to 'Pink Out' the gymnasium
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WALDOBORO — The Medomak Valley High School Athletic Department, in conjunction with the Medomak Valley All Sports Boosters, will hold its ninth annual “Paws for the Cause” basketball games to…

paw print in the snow with measuring tape

Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust for the first workshop of a two-part tracking series, Saturday, Jan. 17, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., at the Fernalds Neck…

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For the Joy of Winter: 25 Years of WinterKids will air on Maine Public Television, as part of the Maine…

Adults helping children into life jackets

Effective January 1, 2026, children 12 years of age or younger, including a boat operator who is 12 years of age or younger, must wear a United States Coast Guard…

from close encounters with polar bears to riding out a hurricane
Man holding piece of iceberg

Come Boating!, Belfast’s community boating organization, and the Belfast Free Library are teaming up once again to offer the Winter Adventure Series.

On Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 6:30 p.m. the…

guiding clients on the Kennebec River
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Georges River Trout Unlimited (GRTU) welcomes Sean McCormick, owner/operator of Blue Heron Fly Fishing in Whitefield, for a presentation on fly fishing the Kennebec…

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OLD ORCHARD BEACH — On Thursday, January 1, hundreds of participants will ring in the New Year by running into the Atlantic Ocean in front of The Brunswick during the

what are animals busy doing in the woods this time of year?
paw print in the snow

THOMASTON — Join Georges River Land Trust (GRLT) and Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT), Saturday, Jan. 17, at 9:30 a.m., in the Rockland Bog, for an animal tracking walk. 

"Winter is…

an 'eggs-citing weekend' in Hermon
Slugger and some snowmobile riders

HERMON — "The Pine Tree Camp Celebrity Egg Ride is a 53-year Maine winter tradition that’s unique, memorable, messy and meaningful," said Pine…

explore newly opened trails from Beechwood Street in Thomaston
Rockland Bog Trails sign (cropped)

THOMASTON — Join Georges River Land Trust for a guided group hike along the trails of the Rockland Bog Preserve on Saturday, January 10. Hikers should meet at the trailhead at 10 a.m. The hike…

hit the trails on New Year’s Day
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Maine State Park admission and hikes are free to First Day Hikers.

On January 1, four Maine State Parks will…

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Registration is open for this year’s Plunge for a Purpose on New Year’s Day at Pemaquid Beach in New Harbor. This fundraiser supports programs that

team options for adults and youth; Costumes, music, and team spirit
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Registration is now open for the 14th Annual WinterKids Downhill 24, presented by Agren. Maine’s only 24-hour on snow team challenge returns to…

Lesher Foundation increases its contributions to park efforts
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ROCKPORT — Rockport Common, a new community park on the 7.67 acre parcel on the corner of West Street and Route 1, is due to open with a ribbon cutting in Fall 2026. Between now and then, the…

'I never imagined we could build such a vibrant Karate community here in the midcoast'
Group photo close up of Midcoast participants

The Rockland Matsubayashi-Ryu Karate Dojo, a traditional karate dojo based at the Penobscot Bay YMCA, completed its very first International Karate Seminar this past…

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PORT CLYDE — Herring Gut Coastal Science Center presents A Winter Solstice Walk. The walk will take place Sunday, Dec. 21, from 9 - 10:30 a.m. Meet at Herring Gut…

snow-covered trail with luminaries along the path

BELFAST — Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust for a festive luminary walk at the Head of Tide Preserve, Thursday, Dec, 18, from 4 - 6 p.m. The lighted trail will…

Don Shields will lead coverage, joined by Terry Spear, Chris Seavey
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ROCKLAND –106.9 FRANK FM, WBQX will broadcast local high school basketball for a 16th straight year beginning Friday December 5, when the Medomak Valley Lasy Panthers host Erskine Academy in…

Ducktrap Sea Run Cold Water Fisheries Monitoring Program selected for $4,000 grant
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The Ducktrap River in Waldo County is one of only eight watersheds left in the U.S. that contains Atlantic Salmon, a federally endangered species, and is the only…

Curtis Island Fog Bell, Light Tower and Light Keeper’s House circa 1896

In a time when acts of goodness and kindness are overshadowed by less altruistic reactions, a story of two small coastal towns communicating and reaching a neighborly decision is worth noting.…

physical and mental preparations for long hikes
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Camden Public Library invites the public to a presentation by wilderness backpacker Tom Jamrog on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m., in the Camden Public Library’s Picker Room. This presentation is…