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Jaden Johnson achieves back-to-back first place finishes
Camden-Rockport girls, boys claim cross country crowns
Thu, 10/17/2019 - 4:00pm

DAMARISCOTTA — Nearly 300 middle school cross country runners took the course at Great Salt Bay in Damariscotta for the Busline League cross country championship Wednesday, Oct. 16. Camden-Rockport claimed team championships in both the boys and girls division. For the second consecutive year, Lincolnville eighth grader Jaden Johnson claimed top spot in the Busline championship. Johnson posted back-to-back spotless seasons with a combined 12-0 record. Girls Team Results 1...
Midcoast Athletics
Medomak girls soccer falls in Busline semifinal
Wed, 10/16/2019 - 9:45pm

DAMARISCOTTA — The third-seeded Medomak Middle School girls soccer team hit the road to challenge second-seeded Great Salt Bay in a Busline League semifinal Wednesday, Oct. 16 in Damariscotta. In a hard-fought battle, the visiting Riverhawks were downed 1-0. At the halftime pause, the game remained scoreless. Great Salt Bay scored the game’s lone goal with 15 minutes remaining in the thriller. “[We] played a great game, worked hard and did not give up until the bitter end,” said Medomak coach...
Midcoast Athletics
Four-Peat: Pen Bay U14 boys soccer wins Harvest Cup
Wed, 10/16/2019 - 9:00pm

YORK — The U14 Pen Bay boys soccer team won the Harvest Cup for the fourth consecutive year in York on Oct. 12-14. This year, the tournament victory was extra special for the team as the squad is aging out of the tournament and will be eligible for high school play next year. Members of this year’s Harvest Cup team included Charlie Pons, Will Duke, Karl Hokkanen, Travis Dube, Miles Murray, Liam O’Dwyer, Vishal Mellor, Cam Brown, Eric LeBlond, Ryan Anderson, Owen Reynolds, Owen McManus, Harrison...
Camden Snow Bowl Trail Fest ‘Bigger and Badder’
Wed, 10/16/2019 - 3:30pm

The Camden Snow Bowl hosted Baxter Outdoors’ sixth trail running and second and final duathlon event in the New England Trail Series season on Saturday, October 5, as part of the fourth annual Camden Snow Bowl Trail Fest, presented by Baxter Outdoors, Trail Runners of Midcoast Maine, and Midcoast Maine New England Mountain Bike Association, along with many other supporters. Race organizers promised 2019’s event would be “Bigger and Badder” and they delivered. One hundred and forty racers turned...
fundraiser for overlock park
Belfast Parks and Recreation to host Monster Mania Mini Golf
Wed, 10/16/2019 - 11:30am

BELFAST — Belfast Parks and Recreation is hosting Monster Mania Mini Golf this Halloween as a fundraiser for Overlcok Skatepark at The Boathouse at Steamboat Landing. The nine-hole mini golf course, open to all ages, will feature class monsters and classic mini golf fun that will not be too scary for youngsters. Monster Mania Mini Golf is sure to become an instant classic for the Halloween season, a press release touted. The event will be held Wednesday, Oct. 30 through Sunday, Nov. 3. The...
midcoast athletics
Trio of second half goals boosts Camden Hills boys soccer to victory
Wed, 10/16/2019 - 10:00am

HAMPDEN — After entering halftime down 1-0, the Camden Hills varsity boys soccer team rallied in the second half with a trio of goals to secure a road victory Tuesday, Oct. 15 in Hampden against Hampden Academy. The visiting Windjammers collected a 3-1 victory and improved its record to 9-4. Windjammer goals were scored at the 30 minute, 22 minute and seven minute marks of the second half. Scoring for the Windjammers were Quinn Brown (Ben Owre assist), Jackson Fitch and Brown (Levi Guay assist...
Raising Funds for Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research
Eastern Maine Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Bangor, Oct. 19
Wed, 10/16/2019 - 10:00am

BANGOR — The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Bangor area residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Eastern Maine Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 19, at 8 a.m., at the Bangor Waterfront on Railroad Street in Bangor. More than 1,000 Walk to End Alzheimer's participants will complete the two-and-a-half-mile walk around Bangor and Brewer and will learn about Alzheimer's disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies, support programs and services...
oct. 15 rankings
Camden Hills girls soccer team remains ranked 20th in the nation
Tue, 10/15/2019 - 3:00pm

ROCKPORT — The Camden Hills varsity girls soccer team will spend a second consecutive week within the top 20 of the national rankings and the third consecutive week as a nationally ranked squad. In the eighth edition of the USA TODAY Super 25 girls soccer rankings, the Windjammers remained ranked 20th in the nation, thus not moving up at all compared to last week’s edition. Interestingly, the Windjammers are the only team from Maine ranked. Other teams on the list hailed from New...
Midcoast Athletics
Camden Hills football shows potential in under-the-lights showdown
Mon, 10/14/2019 - 5:00pm

ROCKPORT — The Camden Hills varsity football team was back in action Friday, Oct. 11 after an unexpected bye week Oct. 4 as a result of Dirigo cancelling the remainder of its season. In the under-the-lights showdown against Lake Region (3-3), the host Windjammers (2-4) were defeated in a hard-fought contest 28-20. Camden Hills took an early 8-0 lead on a six yard run by sophomore Hunter Norton and a two-point conversion. The visiting Lakers quickly responded with a five yard touchdown run of...
costume parade, treats, crafts, a story, prizes, and surprises
Halloween party at Stockton Springs Community Library
Mon, 10/14/2019 - 2:00pm
STOCKTON SPRINGS — Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) will host its Annual Children’s Halloween Party, Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10:30 a.m. - noon. “Everyone’s invited to attend what has become one of the library’s most popular events for children of all ages,” said the Library, in a news release. “Adults love it too!” There will be a costume parade, treats, crafts, a story, prizes, and surprises. The costume parade is a favorite feature of the party and provides an opportunity to see all...
Midcoast Athletics
Camden Hills boys soccer narrowly defeated
Sun, 10/13/2019 - 9:30pm

ROCKPORT — The Camden Hills varsity boys soccer team hosted Lewiston in a thrilling Saturday, Oct. 12 contest in Rockport. After a scoreless opening half, a trio of goals were tallied in the second half with Lewiston (11-0) collecting a 2-1 victory. The host Windjammers (8-4) jumped on the scoreboard with a 1-0 lead in the second half at the 33:57 mark when Ben Owre crossed a pass to Quinn Brown, who tallied his 17th goal of the season. A mere 20 seconds later, Bilal Hersi dribbled into the...
Oceanside, Islesboro, Mount View also participated
Windjammers, Lions, Panthers enjoy successful Rockport cross country meet
Sun, 10/13/2019 - 11:15am

ROCKPORT — Over 150 high school cross country runners descended upon Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport on Friday, Oct. 11 to participate in a cross country meet. Teams participating in the meet were Camden Hills, Medomak Valley, Belfast, Erskine Academy, Oceanside, Islesboro, Mount View, Lawrence, Nokomis, Brunswick, Morse and Skowhegan. Girls Team Results 1. Camden Hills — 1:48:45.05 2. Medomak Valley — 1:54:19.32 5. Belfast — 2:29:38.63 Boys Team Results...
Midcoast Athletics
Murphy, Sebrey excel in individual state golf championship
Sun, 10/13/2019 - 10:45am

VASSALBORO — Two members of the Medomak Valley golf team traveled Saturday, Oct. 12 to Vassalboro to participate in the Class B individual state golf championship at Natanis. Representing the Panthers golf team were Carson Murphy and Sean Sebrey. Murphy shot an 87 to finish 12th and Sebrey shot a 91 to finished tied for 15th. Both will be named to the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference all-conference team for earning berths in the individual state tournament. Reach the sports department at...
NCAA Division III Cross Country
Kaitlyn Kessel finishes 82nd at Standish cross country meet
Sat, 10/12/2019 - 3:30pm

STANDISH — Sophomore Alice Najimy (Pittsfield, Mass.) finished fourth for the second straight year to lead the Simmons University women’s cross country team to a sixth-place team finish at the Runnin’ Monks Invitational on the campus of Saint Joseph’s College in Standish. Bates College first year Frieda Kickliter won the race with a time of 24:53.3, while Najimy clocked in at 25:20 to finish 16 seconds shy of third place in the six-kilometer race. Bates won the team championship with 17 points...
pocket-size brochure Distributed at Camden Public Library, Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce, Camden Town Office, hotels and inns, shops and restaurants
Self-guided tour of Camden’s historic mills offers exploration of industrial past
Fri, 10/11/2019 - 9:15am

CAMDEN — A newly produced self-guided tour of Camden’s Historic Mills is one of the many projects the Historic Resources Committee helped facilitate in 2019. The tour is presented in a brochure that includes a historic timeline featuring 19 mills and an easy-to-follow map that guides users to discover six different mill sites and three dams. What was the every-day life of a mill worker like? The tour brochure provides answers and is highlighted by intriguing anecdotes of mill history. Did you...
Midcoast Athletics
Medomak girls soccer tops Troy Howard in Busline quarterfinals
Thu, 10/10/2019 - 10:45pm

WALDOBORO — The Medomak and Troy Howard middle school girls soccer teams met on the pitch in Waldoboro for a Busline League quarterfinal playoff game Thursday, Oct. 10. Courtesy a trio of goals, the third-seeded Riverhawks advanced to the semifinals with a 3-0 win over sixth-seeded Lions. Seven minutes into the contest, Kytana Williamson passed the ball to Acadia Dinsmore, who assisted Eliza Luce in finding the back of the net to put the hosts up 1-0. Roughly 20 minutes later, Sara Nelson...
Midcoast Athletics
RGC Ladies Association Oct. 10 results
Thu, 10/10/2019 - 8:30pm

ROCKLAND — The Ladies Association gathered at the Rockland Golf Club on Thursday, Oct. 10 for a golf outing. Below are the results from the gathering as submitted to our sports department. A Flight First Gross: Sue Wootton — 90 Second Gross: Nancy Carlson — 91 First Net: Kathy Macpherson — 71 Second Net: Kathy Harper — 74 Low Putts: Sue Wootton — 28 B Flight First Gross: Diane Bryant — 105 Second Gross: Kathy Sprowl — 106 First Net: Heidi Lyman — 74 Second...
construction of first 5.5 miles has begun
Midcoast NEMBA raises $10,000 for Round the Mountain Trail
Thu, 10/10/2019 - 1:15pm

CAMDEN — After staging a successful Fondo event in Searsmont, the Midcoast Chapter of NEMBA (New England Mountain Biking Association) was able to meet its $10,000 goal to claim a mile marker in support of the Round the Mountain Trail. The Round the Mountain Mile Marker Challenge aims to encourage community groups and organizations to get actively involved in the creation of the Round the Mountain Trail. McNemba members ride, build trails, and promote all things mountain biking in the Camden,...
Nativity Lutheran Church Harvest Festival, tag sale Oct. 12
Thu, 10/10/2019 - 11:30am

ROCKPORT — The 13th annual Harvest Festival and Tag Sale will be held at Nativity Lutheran Church, in Rockport, on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event features a ladies boutique, a silent auction with household items, nautical items, model railroad set and pieces. Handmade crafts and baked goods will also be available. The Tag sale will be held in the church basement with household items, tools, books and tapes, children items, and seasonal. The basement must be cleared, so...
Pumpkin lighting at 7 p.m.
Pumpkin Palooza: Help Camden Library carve, illuminate ‘record number’ jack o’lanterns
Thu, 10/10/2019 - 11:15am

CAMDEN — Share your creative carving genius and bring your pumpkin to the Camden Public Library on Friday, October 25, between noon and 6 p.m. Bring a carved pumpkin, or carve on-site in the Amphitheatre between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. All ages and carving talents welcome and encouraged to participate! You can enter your carved pumpkin into the contest to win prizes in one of the age categories: Family, Teen, and Adult! The pumpkin lighting will happen at 7 p.m. in the Amphitheatre, and the library...
Midcoast Athletics
Camden Hills boys soccer blanks Bangor
Wed, 10/09/2019 - 10:30pm

BANGOR — The Camden Hills varsity boys soccer team hit the road Wednesday, Oct. 9 to challenge Bangor in a key Heal Points contest. Courtesy of a goal in each half, the visiting Windjammers collected a 2-0 victory to boost its record to 8-3. The scoring began when Levi Guay of Camden Hills found the back of the net at the 21:23 mark in the first half when he nailed a goal from 25 yards that scraped the crossbar before finding the back of the net. Three minutes into the second half, the...
Midcoast Athletics
Lynx edge Schooners in Busline soccer showdown
Tue, 10/08/2019 - 6:30pm

LINCOLNVILLE — In a battle for first place on the Lincolnville pitch, the Lynx emerged victorious against a skilled and aggressive Camden-Rockport seventh grade team Tuesday, Oct. 8 by a score of 3-2. The first half played very evenly, but Lincolnville nonetheless dominated the scoreboard despite a number of excellent tries by the Schooners. It took the Lynx awhile to get started, but finally with 16:54 gone, midfielder Mason Clark sent a long clear up to striker Owen McManus who outran his...
Oct. 8 rankings for games through Oct. 6
Camden Hills girls soccer cracks top 20 in new national rankings
Tue, 10/08/2019 - 3:45pm

ROCKPORT — In the midst of a quest for a fourth consecutive state championship, the Camden Hills girls soccer has cracked the top 20 on a list of the nation’s best high school girls soccer teams. In the seventh edition of the USA TODAY Super 25 girls soccer rankings, the Windjammers moved up in the rankings by earning recognition as the 20th best team in the nation for games played through Oct. 6. Through Oct. 6, the Windjammers possessed a 9-0 record. Previously, the Windjammers were...
Oct. 1 rankings for games through Sept. 29
Camden Hills girls soccer team ranked 22nd in the nation
Mon, 10/07/2019 - 10:00pm

ROCKPORT — In the midst of a quest for a fourth consecutive state championship, the Camden Hills girls soccer is entering its Tuesday, Oct. 8 road contest against Skowhegan with a perfect 9-0 record and as a nationally ranked squad. In the sixth edition of the USA TODAY Super 25 girls soccer rankings, the Windjammers made its poll debut by earning recognition as the 22nd best team in the nation for games played through Sept. 29. Through Sept. 29, the Windjammers possessed a 7-0 record...
party with games, crafts, and refreshments followed by Trick or Treating
Trunks for Treats at Aldersgate Church
Mon, 10/07/2019 - 5:00pm

ROCKLAND — Trunks for Treats Aldersgate United Methodist Church is once again hosting its free annual children’s community Halloween event on Saturday, October 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. Following a party with games, crafts, and refreshments, little people will go from trunk to trunk "Trick or Treating," according to Aldersgate, in a news release. This is for children, birth through 6th grade, with their adult companions. This is a safe and nut-free event. “Come in Costume... adults too (if they wish...
Falling Leaf Fun includes game called ‘Steal the Leaf’
Autumn fun while learning at Belfast City Park
Mon, 10/07/2019 - 4:45pm

BELFAST — Friends of Sears Island will host “Falling Leaf Fun,” a program for kids, Friday, October 18, from 2:30 - 4 p.m., at Belfast City Park. The program will be led by Jenni Judkins, of the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition. Judkins will guide children on a walk to observe and collect leaves, followed by a game called “Steal the Leaf” to learn how to identify common Maine tree species. Children will have the opportunity to journal and create nature mandalas with colorful autumn leaves...
Midcoast Athletics
Local Busline cross country teams enjoy successful Damariscotta meet
Mon, 10/07/2019 - 4:30pm

DAMARISCOTTA — The Busline League middle school cross country season continued Thursday, Oct. 3 with a meet at Great Salt Bay School in Damariscotta. Participating from the area were Camden-Rockport, Lincolnville, Appleton, Troy Howard, Oceanside and St. George. Below are results from the meet. Girls Team Results 2. Camden-Rockport — 1:16:22.44 3. Lincolnville — 1:17:38.11 4. Appleton — 1:22:24.20 6. Troy Howard — 1:35:43.00 Boys Team Results 1. Camden-...
Hike part of Hills to Sea Trail with Watershed Coalition
Mon, 10/07/2019 - 4:15pm

UNITY — Hike the Hills to Sea Trail from the Unity trailhead to MOFGA (5 ½ miles), Saturday morning, Oct. 19. Meet at 10 a.m., at the Crosby Brook Road crossing of the Hills to Sea Trail (by the trail sign) in the MOFGA property. Leave cars there, carpool to Main Street in Unity and start hiking. This hike includes a knee-deep wade across Sandy Stream. Bring water, lunch, protection from rain, bugs. No charge. FMI: 338-1147. The Belfast Bay watershed consists of 4 watersheds: the Little River...
Midcoast Athletics
Medomak Valley golf finishes eighth at team state championship
Sun, 10/06/2019 - 10:15pm

VASSALBORO — Two area high school golf teams hit the road to Vassalboro on Saturday, Oct. 5 to participate in the Class B state championship at the Natanis Golf Course. Qualifying from the area for the state tournament as a team were Belfast and Medomak Valley. Medomak finished eighth shooting a 385, while information on Belfast was not available. Medomak Valley Carson Murphy — 91 Sean Sebrey — 86 Merritt Gould — 129 Garret Hutchins — 102 Tyler Metcalf — 106 Adam Berry — 116...
wear costumes and gather treats at Halloween-themed vehicles
Trunk or Treat at Vose Library in Union
Sun, 10/06/2019 - 1:15pm
UNION — The Vose Library will host its annual Trunk or Treat event, Thursday, October 31, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., in the library parking lot. Children and families are invited to this safe, fun and festive event and are encouraged to wear costumes and gather treats at the featured Halloween-themed vehicles. Parking is available curbside on Common Road; the library parking lot will be closed to traffic. Stop by the Library if you are interested in volunteering or decorating your vehicle for this...
more than 130 volunteers have contributed hundreds of hours this year
Volunteer Appreciation Party at Merryspring
Sun, 10/06/2019 - 1:00pm
CAMDEN — Volunteers past, present, and future are invited to celebrate their service at the Volunteer Appreciation Party at Merryspring Nature Center on Friday, October 11, from 4 to 6 p.m. During the past year, more than 130 volunteers have contributed hundreds of hours to Merryspring, from weeding gardens and clearing trails, to helping with the annual Kitchen Tour and various educational programs and projects. This party is not only a way of showing our volunteer appreciation, but also an...
look and listen for birds; find evidence of animals and the changing season
Free family fall foliage walk at Merryspring
Sun, 10/06/2019 - 1:00pm

CAMDEN — Merryspring Nature Center will host a free family fall foliage walk, Saturday, October 19, at 10 a.m. This walk will lead guests through the forests and meadows of Merryspring to view changing leaves at peak season. Along the way, guests will learn a little about the science of why leaves change colors, look and listen for birds, and find evidence of animals and the changing season. Part of the walk will take guests over the three new trail bridges that were built on the perimeter...
Exploring Iceland for Atlantic salmon, brown trout and arctic char
Fly Fishing Journeys author, videographer to speak in Rockport
Sun, 10/06/2019 - 12:45pm
ROCKPORT — Georges River Trout Unlimited (GRTU) welcomes Rob Giannino, author and videographer at Fly Fishing Journeys, to its October 21 meeting, in Rockport. Giannino will discuss his 2019 exploratory fishing trips to Iceland for Atlantic salmon, brown trout and arctic char. Trout Unlimited is a nonprofit organization with a mission dedicated to conserve, protect and restore North America's cold water fisheries and watersheds. The GRTU monthly chapter meeting will be held on October 21 in the...
Oceanside, Searsport also participated
Windjammers, Panthers, Lions enjoy success at 18th Festival of Champions
Sun, 10/06/2019 - 9:30am

BELFAST — More than 1,600 cross country runners from across the New England region and Canada descended upon Troy Howard Middle School in Belfast on Saturday, Oct. 5 to participate in the 18th annual Maine Cross Country Festival of Champions. In addition to the representation of 71 Maine teams, participants also hailed from seven Rhode Island schools, one Vermont school and four Canadian schools. Girls Team Results 9. Camden Hills — 1:45:45.26 28. Medomak Valley — 1:55:28.16...
Midcoast Athletics
Camden Hills boys soccer slips past Edward Little
Sat, 10/05/2019 - 10:30pm

AUBURN — After netting a single goal in the opening half, the Camden Hills varsity boys soccer team found the back of the net three times in the second half to thwart an Edward Little rally in Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 5. The visiting Windjammers (7-3) not only collected a 4-2 victory over the Eddies (4-5), but also collected valuable heal points in the race for the playoffs. "With valuable heal points at stake it was a playoff type game in Auburn today,” said Camden Hills head coach Ryan Hurley...
Midcoast Athletics
GSB narrowly defeats Medomak girls soccer in nail-biter
Sat, 10/05/2019 - 9:45pm

WALDOBORO — The Medomak and Great Salt Bay middle school girls soccer teams met on the pitch in Waldoboro for a regular season finale Friday, Oct. 4. After a nail-biting second half, the visitors collected a 3-2 victory. Great Salt Bay captured an early lead on a Maya Cannon goal, who would score again for the visitors to create a 2-0 game at the halftime break. The host Riverhawks appeared on the scoreboard with seven minutes of the game remaining when Sara Nelson tallied a goal. Two minutes,...
Trail Fest: The winner in all of us
Sat, 10/05/2019 - 6:00pm

CAMDEN — In July 2000, Scott, of Lewiston, was in a motor vehicle accident. He spent five months in a coma, and approximately 18 years working to return his paralyzed left side to a fully-functioning life. Saturday, Oct. 5, Scott treaded his way along a rugged Camden Snow Bowl running course where calf muscles often strain as participants race up the perimeter ski trails. Carrying a walking stick and traveling slowly, he negotiated the earthy course, circling rocks and roots that other athletes...
Trail Fest: In the winners’ circle
Sat, 10/05/2019 - 6:00pm

CAMDEN — 34 degrees at 7 a.m., a cold wind, and a slight morning delay easily changed into clear blue skies and sunny dispositions for the participants of the Camden Snow Bowl Trail Fest. Saturday, Oct. 5, hundreds of runners and mountain bikers inched their chins a bit more skyward to see the rising trail (or pushed their chins downward to avoid the intimidation) as they stepped, pedaled, or both, through the pine needles of autumn. The fourth annual event, sponsored by Baxter Brewing Company’...
Annual Fall Festival at Hope Orchards
Fri, 10/04/2019 - 9:30am
HOPE — Annual Fall Festival at Hope Orchards will take place Sunday, October 13, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Local crafts and community groups will share fun, food, arts, crafts and more. Food provided by Partners for Enrichment. Riley School, Hope Library, and Face the Paint will provide children's activities. Artists and crafters will share their wares. Rosey Geary and the Route 17 Ramblers: 12 to 2 p.m.
Midcoast Athletics
Camden Hills field hockey blanks Lincoln Academy
Fri, 10/04/2019 - 9:00am

ROCKPORT — The Camden Hills varsity field hockey team collected a Thursday, Oct. 3 victory over Lincoln Academy at home in Rockport. The host Windjammers earned a 2-0 and boosted its record to 3-7-1. Scoring for Camden Hills were Lulu Lydon (assisted by Sophia Campbell) and Maggie Blemaster (unassisted). Camden Hills will take the field once again Saturday, Oct. 5 for a home contest against Skowhegan (9-0) at 2 p.m. Reach the sports department at: sports@penbaypilot.com ....
Spooky stories on Beech Hill
Fri, 10/04/2019 - 7:00am

ROCKPORT — Coastal Mountains Land Trust and the Camden Public Library will team up for storytelling at Beech Hill on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Children’s librarian, Miss Amy, will bring a selection of spooky stories up to the top of the hill, and will read them aloud as kiddos enjoy popcorn and cider around the fire. Free and open to all ages but please leave dogs at home. Beech Hill Preserve is a 295-acre conservation property, managed for the complementary purposes of...
Midcoast Athletics
Camden Hills boys soccer blanks Oxford Hills
Thu, 10/03/2019 - 10:00pm

SOUTH PARIS — A strong opening half with five goals set the Camden Hills varsity boys soccer team up for victory on the road in South Paris against Oxford Hills on Thursday, Oct. 3. After taking a 5-0 advantage into the halftime pause, the visiting Windjammers netted a trio of second half goals to collect an 8-0 victory. With the win, Camden Hills improved its record to 5-3 on the season. For the Windjammers, Quinn Brown recorded a hat trick and two assists, while Ben Owre tallied a pair of...
Midcoast Athletics
RGC Ladies Association Oct. 3 results
Thu, 10/03/2019 - 2:30pm

ROCKLAND — The Ladies Association gathered at the Rockland Golf Club on Thursday, Oct. 3 for a golf outing that included a nine-hole scramble. Below are the results from the gathering as submitted to our sports department. First Gross (38) Wendy Pires Kate Hewlett Joyce Cooley Karen Hardy First Net (23.75) Molly Mugler Wendy Dewing Diane Bryant Heidi Lyman Longest Putt #9: Jan Staples — 30' 2 1/2" Reach the sports department at: ...
Midcoast Athletics
Camden Hills field hockey edges Bangor
Thu, 10/03/2019 - 1:30pm

BANGOR — The Camden Hills varsity field hockey team hit the road to Bangor to challenge the Bangor Rams on Wednesday, Oct. 2. In a very tight nail-biter, the visiting Windjammers collected a narrow 2-1 victory over the Rams. Scoring for Camden Hills were Lulu Lydon (assisted by Molly Shook) and Kyla Taylor (unassisted). Scoring for Bangor was Meaghan Caron (unassisted). “Bangor is always a great competitor — they're aggressive and fast, but the game is always clean,” said Camden Hills head...
Wednesday Walkers at Rockland Public Library
A tree’s seasonal transition: Rockland's tree warden to lead autumn walk
Thu, 10/03/2019 - 8:45am

ROCKLAND — Richard Schneller will lead Rockland Public Library's Wednesday Walkers in a special autumn tree walk, Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 10:30 a.m. An autumn tree walk is desirable not only for enjoying the wonderful fall foliage that New Englanders know and love, but it's a good time to observe trees transitioning into their winter dormancy, according to the Library, in a news release. Learning to recognize aspects of the twigs, buds, and fruit, is an important part of knowing the identity of...
Full Hunter Moon hike and sing
Thu, 10/03/2019 - 7:00am

BELFAST — Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust for a full moon hike on the Belfast Rail Trail, Monday, Oct. 14, from 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. The full-hunter-moon hike will be approximately 1.5-miles round trip and is open to all ages and abilities. Bring a flashlight and a mug; Coastal Mountains will provide a hot drink and will teach some moon songs for the moonrise. Email info@coastalmountains.org to register for this free event and so that the Land Trust can contact you if the hike is cancelled...
Midcoast Athletics
Lincolnville co-ed soccer earns narrow victory
Wed, 10/02/2019 - 7:30pm

LINCOLNVILLE — The Lincolnville middle school soccer team emerged victorious on a blustery, cold Oct. 1 at the Lincolnville pitch, defeating the Bristol Blue Devils 3-2 after Bristol gave the Lynx a real scare. It took a while for the Lincolnville offense to get untracked, and during that time both teams staged several challenging drives into their offensive ends. Finally, at 12:26, midfielder Mason Clark sent a long corner in which a Blue Devil defender hip checked into the nets for an own...
Midcoast Athletics
Two area golf teams qualify for states; six local players qualify as individuals
Wed, 10/02/2019 - 1:15pm

VASSALBORO — The Medomak Valley, Belfast and Oceanside golf teams hit the road to Vassalboro on Tuesday, Oct. 1 to participate in the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference state qualifying event at the Natanis Golf Course. Qualifying from the area for the state tournament as a team are Belfast and Medomak Valley. The team state championship will be played at the same site Saturday, Oct. 5. Team Results 1. Leavitt — 348 2. Belfast — 362 3. Waterville — 364 4. Medomak Valley — 378...
Award-winning corn maze has elaborate, artistic design
Cheap Dates: Wander a maze in the design of Blueberries For Sal
Wed, 10/02/2019 - 12:30pm

LEVANT—Fall is road trip time and one of the coolest destinations we’ve seen in a long time is the Treworgy Family Orchard corn maze that changes its five-acre corn fields every year into a spectacular interactive maze. This family-owned farm in Levant, established by Gary and Patty Treworgy in 1983, was just a pond and a cornfield before they eventually transformed it into an apple orchard, farm, petting zoo and five-acre corn maze. It is considered the oldest corn maze in Maine. But it’s...
Midcoast Athletics
Oceanside field hockey shutout
Wed, 10/02/2019 - 10:15am

READFIELD — The Oceanside varsity field hockey team hit the road Monday, Oct. 1 to challenge Maranacook in Readfield. The visiting Mariners were shutout in the contest 2-0. Thus, Oceanside’s record dropped to 2-8 for the season. Scoring for Maranacook was Abbie Jaques, who netted both goals unassisted. Maranacook recorded seven corners, while Oceanside had 11. Oceanside had eight shots, compared to Marancook’s seven. Alyssa Pratt tallied six saves in the goalie net for Maranacook, while Alexa...

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“They Shall Not Grow Old”

Event: Mon, Nov 11 - 7:00 pm
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Event: Fri, Oct 25 - 10:30 am
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Event: Fri, Oct 25 - 7:00 pm
Historical talk in Belfast: The Photography of Kosti Ruohomaa

Event: Mon, Oct 28 - 7:00 pm
10/28: Shelley’s Flowers and Gifts Demonstrates Fall Flower Arranging at Lincoln Home

Event: Mon, Oct 28 - 3:00 pm
Comedian Juston McKinney

Event: Sat, Nov 2 - 7:30 pm
Palaver Strings celebrates Maine’s immigrant communities in Belfast concert

Event: Fri, Nov 8 - 7:00 pm
Meals of Hope Meal Packing Event

Event: Sat, Oct 26 - 9:00 am
Illustrated talk on Maine’s challenge to form a state 200 years ago

Event: Tue, Oct 29 - 2:00 pm
Veterans' Day Breakfast at Camden Hills open to veterans, family

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Boothbay Opera House: Brian Dunne with Kate Rhudy

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