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Will be lifting off from Camden base
A view over Penobscot Bay and beyond to Isle au Haut, from the top of Bald Rock Mountain in Lincolnville. (Photo courtesy Lily Herb)

CAMDEN — Two helicopters owned by…

Large crowd of participants pose for a picture on the beach

Ready to chill out with Hearty Roots? Registration is open for this year’s Plunge for a Purpose on New Year’s Day at Pemaquid Beach. All are invited…

free and discounted programs
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WinterKids is relaunching the WinterKids Passport, a program that connects Maine families to free and discounted winter activities across the state.

Camden Hills Regional High School Mountain Bike Team. (Photo courtesy Kate Lee)

The Camden Hills Regional High School Mountain Bike Team capped off a strong season with an impressive second-place finish in the Eastern Division of the Northern New England Mountain Bike Series…

Next game, Bangor: Jammers vs Rams
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The Camden Hills Regional High School Windjammer girls varsity soccer team had a tremendous semi-final win against Mt. Ararat Eagles Saturday, Nov. 1, at Lincoln Academy, in Newcastle.…

and other wild Maine rivers
George's River Trout Unlimited logo

George's River Trout Unlimited (GRTU) welcomes Sawyer Deroche, registered Maine guide, for a presentation on fishing the Allagash and other wild Maine rivers, Tuesday,…

(Photo courtesy Jason Gallant)

The Camden Hills Regional High School Windjammer girls soccer team soared through to a victory of 8-0 against Messalonskee in a game that ended early due to the mercy rule. The quarterfinal…

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Sunday October 26, 2025

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anticipating year-round recreational opportunities for a wide range of users, from walkers and strollers to wheelchair users and, eventually, mountain bikers
Wide path through forest area

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust has opened a new 950-foot ADA-accessible trail at Castner Brook Community Forest in Damariscotta. Constructed this fall, the…

(Photo courtesy Megunticook Rowing)

Megunticook Rowing Loonies proved that they are the loudest little club on the Charles River Oct. 17-19 at the 60th running of the legendary Head of the Charles Regatta.

Gearing up for February U.S. National Toboggan Championships
Abe Rhode, Kristi Van Blarcom, Ian Bogey, David Garner paint the toboggan chute with a fresh coat of white paint Oct. 5. (Photo courtesy Peter Berke)

Thanks to the efforts of five volunteers who trekked to Tobogganville at the Camden Snow Bowl in early October, the chute is now sporting a fresh coat of white paint, and ready for winter…

Varsity Windjammers Girls soccer team is second in the league
(Photo courtesy Jason Gallant)

Away at Messalonskee High School this Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Windjammer girls soccer team soared through to a victory of 5-0.

It was a rough battle to halftime with the…

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Midcoast Conservancy will be hosting an outdoor gear sale – featuring used cross-country skis, boots, and poles, snowshoes, and mountain and fat tire bikes – on November 21 and 22, at their…

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Georges River Land Trust welcomes the return of Hiking Club, a guided series of hikes across the land trust’s preserves year-round.

"These walks are a great way to explore trails throughout…

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The Camden Hills Windjammer Girls Soccer teams prevailed in two games last week, and now are looking forward to their last game of season before stepping into playoffs. On Tuesday, Oct. 21,…

hosted by DoryWoman Rowing
People dressed as witches

The 7th annual Witches Row, hosted by DoryWoman Rowing, will happen…

Georges River Land Trust logo

Join Georges River Land Trust for a special full moon walk, Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 4:30 - 6 p.m., at Riverview Hayfields Preserve, in South Thomaston.

Participants should meet the Land…

Fernald's Neck Preserve. (Photo by Lynn Luzzi)

Join Maine Health’s Community Health program and Coastal Mountains Land Trust for a Happy Wanderers Hike on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 10 a.m., at…

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THOMASTON — The Town of Thomaston invites the community to celebrate the season at the annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 12 to 6 p.m., located behind the block at…

Defeat Morse High School teams by wide margin
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What a beautiful fall Saturday it was, Oct. 11, for a soccer game at Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro. The sun was out and it was 60 degrees F with the foliage all around. 

Diane Zollo and Faith Vautour, from Goose River Golf Club's Ladies League, present AIO food pantry CEO Alan Kearl with $1200.

Money raised all season from the 50/50 raffle at Goose River Golf Club's Ladies League, amounting to $1200, has been donated to AIO food…

Camden Hills Regional High School Varsity Girls Soccer team takes on the Brewer High School Witches. (Photo courtesy Jason Gallant)

Camden Hills Regional High School Varsity Girls Soccer Team again prevailed on field, this time on Oct. 8 at a home game versus Brewer High School, defeating the No. 6…

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George's River Trout Unlimited (GRTU) welcomes Geoff Day, Executive Director of the Sea Run Brook Trout Coalition, Tuesday, Oct. 14,…

Megunticook’s Mixed Quad finished with commanding style. Hugh Brock, Amy Dyer, Will Schaetzke and Meredith Currier passed three boats leaving the field in their wake by more than a minute in raw time, setting a high bar for the competition and excitement for future races. (Photo courtesy Megunticook Rowing)

LOWELL, MASS. — Megunticook Rowing Loonies delivered an outstanding performance at the 46th Annual Textile River Regatta on Sunday, October 5, making a strong impression across both junior…

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. 

help stock the shelves of Camden Area Christian Food Pantry during the holidays
Bicyclers stand around carts filled with frozen turkeys

The 7th Annual Turkey Ride sets off from Maine Sport Outfitters Rockport store on November 15 (rain date November 16). Join the Maine Sport crew and other local cyclists as…

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,…

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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
Camden Snow Bowl logo

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…