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16 swimmers participate in less formal Hobbs Pond Swim
Mon, 08/19/2019 - 3:30pm

HOPE — Sixteen swimmers, six boaters and a dozen spectators enjoyed the 28th annual Hobbs Pond Swim in Hope on Saturday, Aug. 17. This year, the event was less formal with no timing and no placing. The swim to the sunken truck axle and back is in mostly shallow, warm water along the edge of the pond, according to Bill Jones. Jones noted the event’s most spectacular swim was performed by Neil Krane, who completed the entire half-mile course swimming butterfly. The only other person to accomplish...
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Black Bear Elite to host free field hockey clinic Sept. 8
Mon, 08/19/2019 - 1:30pm

NORTHPORT — Black Bear Elite Field Hockey will be hosting a free back to school clinic Sunday, Sept. 8. The clinic will be held on the turf field at Point Lookout in Northport. U16 and U19 players will attend from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. U10, U12 and U14 players will attend from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Sam Shorey at blackbearelitefieldhockey@gmail.com or text 249-8493. RELATED: Black Bear Elite relocation brings new opportunities for local...
fun facts about Camden’s maritime history, Maine Windjammer Fleet, nautical terms, seafaring lore, and treasure
Treasure Hunt during Windjammer Festival to send teams through Camden
Sun, 08/18/2019 - 8:30pm

CAMDEN — The Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce will once again present a Treasure Hunt as part of the Camden Windjammer Festival schedule of events this Labor Day Weekend. The Treasure Hunt will begin at 10 a.m. sharp on Friday morning, August 30, starting on the deck of the Chamber Visitor Center, located at 2 Public Landing in Camden. The Treasure Hunt will be open to 8 teams of up to 5 people each, on a first-come, first-served basis on Friday morning. The activity, which will lead...
event to include food, music, bike demos
4th annual Camden Snow Bowl Trail Fest to be held Oct. 5
Sun, 08/18/2019 - 6:30pm

CAMDEN — The fourth annual Camden Snow Bowl Trail Fest will be held Saturday, Oct. 5. Including a 3km trail run, a 5km trail, a 10km mountain bike race, and a 15km team or solo duathlon (5km run+10km bike) this dirt extravaganza has something for everyone, a press release noted. The event, co-produced by the Trail Runners of Midcoast Maine and the Midcoast Maine NEMBA, will also feature food vendors, a live band, gear tents and bike demos. Full ticket costs and registration information can be...
to hold golf tournament, silent auction
Hope Elementary Class of 2020 fundraising for class trip
Sun, 08/18/2019 - 3:45pm

HOPE — The Hope Elementary School Class of 2020 is raising money for their class trip and is holding a silent auction and golf tournament Sept. 28. The fundraiser will be held at The Goose River Golf Club from 8 a.m. to noon. Those interested in sponsoring a hole, providing an item for the silent auction, or registering a four person team for the tournament can contact Andrew Lowe at 207-230-4329 or andycapp236@gmail.com . Reach the sports department at: sports@...
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Oceanside Class of 2021 to hold 5K, 10K fundraiser
Sun, 08/18/2019 - 1:00pm

ROCKLAND — The Oceanside Class of 2021 will be hosting a 5K run/walk and a 10K run Saturday, Sept. 14 as a kickoff to the academic year and homecoming. The race will be held at the Eclipse Restaurant and Event Center in Rockland. Registration will be held at 7 a.m. with the 5K walkers starting at 7:45 a.m. and the 5K and 10K runners starting at 8 a.m. Those who register before Sept. 4 will receive a free tech tee. Registration fees are $20 for adults and $15 for students under 18. Awards will...
part of Midcoast Race Series; organized by One Community Many Voices
Frightening 5K to be held Oct. 27
Sun, 08/18/2019 - 11:30am
THOMASTON — The Frightening 5K walk/run hosted by Hybrid Fitness is set for Saturday, Oct. 27. The annual 5K race event will start with a kids race, to be 0.25 of a mile, at 8:30 a.m. The 5K, starting at 9 a.m., is a 3.1-mile race starting at at Hybrid Fitness in Thomaston. Registration starts at 7:45 AM. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome. The 5K is part of the Midcoast Race Series and organized by the local non-profit, One Community Many Voices. All the funds raised at the...
Midcoast Athletics
Meeting to be held for Camden Hills fall sport athletes, parents
Sat, 08/17/2019 - 9:00pm

ROCKPORT — The Camden Hills Regional High School athletic department will host a meet the coaches event for all fall sport athletes and their parents Tuesday, Aug. 27. The event, to be held in the Strom Auditorium, will begin at 7 p.m. and is mandatory for all fall sport athletes and their parents. Athletic Director Jeff Hart will begin the meeting with a short presentation before the fall coaches will speak about the upcoming season. Reach the sports department at: sports@...
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RGC Ladies Association participates in Gayle Kittredge Cup
Sat, 08/17/2019 - 6:30pm

ROCKLAND — The Rockland Golf Club Ladies Association participated in the Gayle Kittredge Cup on Thursday, Aug. 15. Below are the results from the event as submitted to our sports department. First Net: Kathy Harper, Molly Mugler, Wendy Dewing — 52 Second Net: Madolin Fogarty, Wendy Pires, Joanna Schleif — 54 Third Net: Sue Wootton, Kathy Macpherson, Joyce Cooley — 58 Pins: #18 — Bobbi Andrus — 16'6" Reach the sports department at: sports@penbaypilot.com .
Waldoboro Selectman Abden Simmons to race for The Waldo
Sat, 08/17/2019 - 6:15pm

WISCASSET — Waldoboro Selectman Abden Simmons will be racing in the Enduro on Saturday, Aug. 24 at Wiscasset Speedway to benefit the Waldo Theatre. The 100-lap race is designed to provide entry-level racers a chance to become involved in auto racing, according to a press release. The public is invited to pledge whatever amount they choose for each lap Abden drives and all proceeds will go to The Waldo. Abden is setting out to drive all 100 laps, the release noted. The car is a Ford Focus that...
Run, hop, skip in Camden Fire’s Windjammer Festival 5K
Fri, 08/16/2019 - 10:30am
CAMDEN — Shine your running shoes: There’s going to be a 5K this year at the annual Windjammer Festival in Camden over Labor Day Weekend and the Camden Fire Department’s nonprofit, the Atlantic Engine No. 2, is hosting it. The 5K, scheduled to start at 8 a.m., Aug. 31, at the Camden Public Landing, is open to all — runners, walkers, skippers, rope jumpers — however one wants to hoof it along the route will be welcome. The only prerequisite is to arrive with a smiling face and happy attitude...
Nature walk: Mushrooms and Other Fungi
Thu, 08/15/2019 - 4:00pm

CAMDEN — Coastal Mountains Nature Program presents Mushrooms and Other Fungi, Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the St. Clair Preserve (Knights Pond) in Northport. On this walk, David Porter, emeritus professor of mycology at the University of Georgia, will share his broad and in-depth knowledge of mushrooms. During the first hour, participants will spread out to collect mushrooms along the many and varied trails in and around the St. Clair Preserve and adjacent Point Lookout (...
Midcoast Leos Club to hold car wash, bake sale
Thu, 08/15/2019 - 3:45pm
CAMDEN — The Midcoast Leos Club will hold a car wash and bake sale, Saturday, Aug. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Key Bank (adjacent to the Camden Hannaford) to raise funds for the two African students they support. A suggested donation of $10 will be appreciated. The Leos are a youth group sponsored by the Camden Lions Club.
Come fly a kite
Kites and Ice Cream day returns to Beech Hill Preserve
Thu, 08/15/2019 - 3:45pm
ROCKPORT — Coastal Mountains Land Trust will host Kites & Ice Cream, Saturday, Sept. 7, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., at the Beech Hill Preserve in Rockport. This fun event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. Free kites will be provided to registered children, along with a coupon for a complimentary ice cream cone (ice cream will also be for sale for all of you big kids). Please leave your pets at home for this child-packed day of fun. An adult must accompany...
Kristen Lindquist: Goldfinches make the most of late summer
Thu, 08/15/2019 - 8:15am

By late summer, birdsong has quieted. Shorebirds’ southward migration is underway. Fledged birds—from sparrows to hawks—are newly on their own. Robins are considering a third nesting. And goldfinches... well, the goldfinches are just getting started. A very familiar backyard bird here in Maine and most of the United States, the male American Goldfinch’s bright yellow and black summer plumage makes him highly visible—and a favorite of many backyard bird-watchers. In fact, the species is so well...
From easy to challenging, mountain bikers find the trails
Mountain biking finds its flow in Midcoast’s abundant terrain
Wed, 08/14/2019 - 11:30am

Over the past decade, the number of mountain biking trails has grown exponentially in the Midcoast. New networks of have been built: the Goose River trails, off the southwest side of Ragged Mountain in Rockport, loops over steep descents, its features peppered with nicknames — Tim Pan Alley, Soundgarden, Lollipop Loop Cakewalk. To the south, the Thomaston Town Forest, with its 500 acres of coniferous woods, offers another nine miles of trails, known for its beginner-friendly terrain. Older...
tour garden, taste tea, play
Nature's Tea Party for families, children at Merryspring
Tue, 08/13/2019 - 1:45pm

CAMDEN — Merryspring Nature Center will host a free program called "Nature's Tea Party" for families and children on Friday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Many common and wild plants can be made into teas and summer drinks. In this program, children will be able to sample teas made from common backyard plants, as well as learn how to create their own mixtures. After a short garden tour and demonstration, there will be a tea tasting and time allowed for free play in the garden. Merryspring...
Midcoast runners help keep baton moving for first responder charity
Tue, 08/13/2019 - 6:15am

MIDCOAST — 3:15 a.m., Sunday morning, Aug. 13, I head south on foot along Route 1 from the Belfast Fire Station to the Northport Fire Station. Twenty feet ahead of me is almost total darkness. The same is true for the sides of the road and behind. I hear a rustle of clothing and I hear footsteps beating the pavement. Relief is instant and ongoing as I affirm that one set of footsteps is expected. No others can be heard. At its inception five years ago, founder and former firefighter Steve...
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Von Oesen hired as Mount View boys soccer coach
Mon, 08/12/2019 - 9:30pm

THORNDIKE — Approximately one year after being hired as the new boys basketball coach at Mount View High School, Jeremy Von Oesen has been hired as the school’s new boys soccer coach. The Mustangs boys soccer team finished the 2018 season with a 15-1 record after being eliminated in the regional quarterfinals by Brewer. Von Oesen is a 1994 graduate of the Thorndike school and played soccer, basketball and baseball as a Mustang. After high school, he played four seasons of...
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Camden Hills football hosting fundraiser Sept. 17
Mon, 08/12/2019 - 8:45pm

ROCKPORT — The Camden Hills football team will be hosting a fundraiser at the Flatbread Company in Rockport on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The event will run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Windjammers open the regular season Friday, Sept. 13 in Rockport against Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale at 7 p.m. Reach the sports department at: sports@penbaypilot.com .
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Camden Hills field hockey hosting fundraiser Aug. 27
Mon, 08/12/2019 - 8:30pm

ROCKPORT — The Camden Hills field hockey team will be hosting a fundraiser at the Flatbread Company in Rockport on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The event will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will include gift card raffle baskets and a 50/50 raffle. The Windjammers will open the regular season Sept. 5 against Lewiston in Rockport at 4 p.m. Reach the sports department at: sports@penbaypilot.com .
middle school sports
Registration open for Lincolnville, Vinalhaven, Hope, Camden-Rockport fall teams
Mon, 08/12/2019 - 1:00pm
Fall sports registration forms are now available for those interested in playing middle school sports at Lincolnville Central School, Vinalhaven School, Hope Elementary School and Camden-Rockport Middle School. Lincolnville Central School Soccer (Ben Edes, ben.edes@fivetowns.net ): Begins Aug. 20. Register by clicking here . Last day to register is Sept. 13. Cross Country (Paul Russo, paul.russo@fivetowns.net ): Begins Aug...
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Fall sports tryouts announced for Camden Hills
Mon, 08/12/2019 - 12:30pm

ROCKPORT — Fall sports tryout information has been announced for Camden Hills Regional High School. Students interested in participating in fall sports need to sign up online by clicking here and having all paperwork completed. Incoming freshmen need to have a physical completed before participating in any athletic events. The below fall sports begin Monday, Aug. 19. Field Hockey: Monday through Thursday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Players should bring both sneakers and...
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Briana Ellis named Searsport girls soccer coach
Mon, 08/12/2019 - 10:30am

SEARSPORT — A familiar face has been hired as the new varsity girls soccer coach at Searsport District High School. Briana Ellis, who has served recently as an assistant girls basketball coach for the Vikings, was named Amber Stanhope’s replacement. “I really enjoyed coaching the [...] team last year and I truly did believe that I would be back,” Stanhope said in an early June interview about her resignation. “Unfortunately things did not play out that way.” Stanhope stated...
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Fall sports tryouts announced for Oceanside
Sun, 08/11/2019 - 11:15pm

ROCKLAND and THOMASTON — Information on the fall sports tryouts for the Oceanside middle and high school teams have been announced. In order to participate in any athletic program offered by RSU 13 each player must have proof of a current physical (fax to 593-3692), health insurance, and parent permission. In addition, parents and student athletes must read and sign the athletic handbook. Monday, Aug. 19 High School Cross Country — 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. at OHS (park on Cedar...
Youth fishing, boating and outdoor skills program coming to Hope
Sun, 08/11/2019 - 3:30pm

HOPE — Knox County Fish and Game in Hope will host a youth outdoor program Saturday, Sept. 7. It will be an aquatic based program dealing with canoeing and kayaking, fishing as well as general outdoor skills, safety, survival and first aid. The program is designed so those with an interest in these activities, but have little or no experience, will have an opportunity to learn and participate. It is open to youth between 10 and 15 years old and the program will only be open to 15 attendees...
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Golfers swing into action for Midcoast Cancer Classic
Sun, 08/11/2019 - 2:30pm

ROCKLAND — Area golfers gathered Friday, Aug. 9 at the Rockland Golf Club for the Midcoast Cancer Classic. Below are results from the event as reported to our sports department. Women’s Division 1. Helen Plourd, Jean Sweetser, Velma Whittier, Stephanie Rodrigue — 61 2. Nancy Carlson, Donni Witham, Bobbi Andrus, Sybil Davis — 70 3. Cindy Perkins, Pat Upham, Pat Cutler, Nancy Stewart — 72 Men’s Division 1. Parker Hilchey, Garret Hilchey, Jason Vinal, Andrew...
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Anderson, King win Rockland Golf Club championship
Sun, 08/11/2019 - 2:15pm

ROCKLAND — The Rockland Golf Club championships were held Saturday, Aug. 10 and Sunday, Aug. 11. Below are the results of the event as reported to our sports department. Overall champions received prizes of $50. Those topping the flight by gross received prizes of $25. Those topping the flight by net received prizes of $15. Overall Champion Men: James Anderson, 74-74, 148 Women: Tammy King, 84-85, 169 Men "A Flight" First Gross: Paul Spizzuoco, 76-75, 151...
event to be informal with no timing or prizes
28th annual Hobbs Pond swim takes place Aug. 17
Fri, 08/09/2019 - 10:00pm
HOPE — The 28th annual Hobbs Pond swim will occur Saturday, Aug. 17 at Hope Town Beach on Pond Road off Barnestown Road near Hope Corner. The swim will start at 10 a.m. with participants encouraged to gather at 9:30 a.m. This year’s swim will be more informal with no timing and no orange buoys, only spotting boats, swim caps and sign-in required for safety, a press release noted. There will be no advanced registration, no entry fee, no t-shirts and no prizes. The after-swim social gathering...
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Registration open for Oceanside, Camden Hills youth field hockey league
Fri, 08/09/2019 - 12:30pm

Registration is now open for the combined Oceanside and Camden Hills youth field hockey league and is open to those in third through fifth grades residing within the school districts of Oceanside High School and Camden Hills Regional High School. Players should come prepared with a mouthguard and shinguards; sticks are available to borrow if needed. The cost is $20 per player. Registration can be completed by clicking here . For more information, contact Lindsey Clement at...
210 students honored across five states
Roy, Bouchard recognized by Boston Red Sox for community service, academics
Fri, 08/09/2019 - 12:00pm

BOSTON — Two local students were recognized by the Boston Red Sox as part of the professional baseball team’s service scholarship program, which awarded students across New England with scholarships in recognition of their community service and academic achievements. From the Midcoast, Camden Hills Regional High School graduate Eliza Roy and Oceanside High School graduate Jasmine Bouchard were awarded scholarships. The two Knox County students were recognized as a recipient of the Red Sox...
Herring Gut to bring touch tank to Camden Harbor
Thu, 08/08/2019 - 11:00am

CAMDEN — The Touch Tank is Coming! on August 7 and 14 at the Camden Harbor Dock. The Stewardship Education Alliance (S.E.A.), the education outreach of the Camden Conservation Commission will host a touch tank of sea critters at the Camden Harbor dock, Wednesdays, August 7 and August 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Herring Gut Learning Center will have staff and interns to answer your questions and let you handle the sea animals safely.
Relay for responders to run through Midcoast
Wed, 08/07/2019 - 6:00pm

MIDCOAST — A running relay will wind its way through the Midcoast along Route 1, Sunday morning, August 11. With little fanfare expected, at least one runner at each stage will pass the baton of awareness and fundraising for first responder mental and physical health. Most transition points along the Run2Respond’s Maine to Maryland course will be fire departments. The relay is a fundraiser for The Firefighter Five Foundation, of Delaware, which focuses on the wellbeing of first responders...
13 participating artists
Annual pie, art festival at Stockton Springs Library
Mon, 08/05/2019 - 12:45pm
STOCKTON SPRINGS — Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) will hold its 6th Annual Pie and Art Festival fundraiser at the library, Saturday, August 17, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the SSCL endowment fund. The event will offer a wide variety of sweet and savory pies donated by library volunteers and community members. Those wishing to donate pies should drop them off at the library, at 8 a.m., on August 17. “Pies sell quickly so people are encouraged to arrive early (after...
American Travelling Morrice to dance in Rockland
Mon, 08/05/2019 - 12:30pm

ROCKLAND — The American Travelling Morrice group will perform in the side staff parking lot of the Rockland Public Library on Thursday, August 15, at 2 p.m. The American Travelling Morrice ismprise cod of dancers and musicians from across North America and abroad. While many perform regularly with teams in their hometowns, they come together for one week each year to form the American Travelling Morrice. Since 1976, the group has toured throughout the Northeastern United States and England...
2019 Lobster Festival recap: Community (and lobster) at the Heart of it All
Mon, 08/05/2019 - 11:00am

ROCKLAND — Three large tubs of cole slaw per day. Twenty-three thousand pounds of lobster cooked between Wednesday lunch and Saturday night – with Sunday still to come. Despite an overly friendly equine and a couple of vehicles motoring on their very last legs during the annual parade, the 72nd Maine Lobster Festival soared through with no major catastrophes. No Ferris Wheel or super large slide this year, but other play toys easily filled the void. Pirate tours and demonstrations, Coast Guard...
Updated with race results
Runners young and old(er) burn the pavement at 2019 Lobster Festival
Mon, 08/05/2019 - 9:45am

ROCKLAND — Runners of all ages flashed their race bibs and sneakers Sunday morning, in Rockland. As 10K runners hit their halfway point, 5K runners began filtering through the finish line and young tredders flash-mobbed ahead full steam on the count of Set! (as in, Ready? Set. Go!) At 8 a.m., 3.1-miling teens and adults ran up Main Street and down Broadway, eventually finishing on Pleasant Street near Union Street. The 6.2 milers took a long, windy route that sent them on a few twists and turns...
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New basketball official courses to begin in September
Sun, 08/04/2019 - 2:45pm
Central Maine Board #20 is offering a five-week rules course for people interested in becoming a certified basketball official. The courses are being held in three locations throughout Central Maine: Augusta, Waterville and Newcastle. The Augusta class meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. beginning Sept. 23 at Buker Community Center (22 Armory St). The Waterville class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. beginning Sept. 24 at Waterville High School through Adult Education. The Newcastle...
proceeds to help dancers perform at disney
Studio Red Dance Team holding 5K fundraiser Aug. 11
Sun, 08/04/2019 - 2:15pm

ROCKLAND — The Studio Red Dance Team is holding its first annual Tutu Trot 5K fundraiser around Rockland on Sunday, Aug. 11 at 10 a.m. The race commences from Carquest Auto Parts at 50 Park Street and will follow a designated course around Rockland. Tutus will be available for runners and walkers to wear to get into the fun and there are swag bags for the first 30 registered participants. Registration is $30 for ages 18+, $20 for ages 11-17 and free for those 10 and under. Pre-registration is...
parade photo gallery part 1
Armed services, community recognized during 2019 Lobster Festival parade
Sat, 08/03/2019 - 7:00pm

ROCKLAND — Blue skies and an appreciative crowd lined Rockland’s streets, Saturday, Aug. 3, in recognition of the U.S. Armed Forces and the community. All five services were represented during this year’s Lobster Festival Parade as veterans, serving as grand marshals, started at North Main and waved their way through downtown to Pleasant Street. Many of the participants intertwined this year’s theme, “Community...At the Heart of it All,” and lobster images, into floats, costumes, and signs for...
Proceeds to benefit Matt Lindahl Family Scholarship
Rockland firefighters to host second annual golf tournament Sept. 14
Sat, 08/03/2019 - 5:00pm
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Professional Firefighters Local 1584 will be hosting its second annual golf tournament Saturday, Sept. 14 at 8 a.m. at the Goose River Golf Club in Rockport. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit The Matt Lindahl Family Scholarship, as well as Local 1584 and its Union Scholarship. Entry fee is $75 per person, $300 per foursome and includes 18 holes, golf cart and lunch. Silent auction, mulligans and putting string will all be available as well. For more...
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Cole Anderson finishes tied for 33rd in South Carolina tournament
Fri, 08/02/2019 - 4:15pm

AIKEN, S.C. — Cole Anderson’s busy summer on the golf course continued July 24-27 in South Carolina. After winning the three-day Maine Amateur Championship in Falmouth on July 11, Anderson finished third in a U.S. Amateur Championship qualifying event in York on July 15. By finishing third, the 19-year-old Anderson narrowly missed earning his second berth in three years to the U.S. Amateur Championship, though he is the first alternate should a slot open for...
collaborating of phase two in progress; fall/winter use anticipated
Sidecountry Sports pledges $10,000 to Georges River Land Trust trails program
Fri, 08/02/2019 - 1:45pm

ROCKLAND — Sidecountry Sports owners Andrew Dailey and Brian Kelley have pledged of $10,000 to the Georges River Land Trust trails program. Georges River Land Trust manages more than 60 miles of trails. Recently, the land trust started building multi-use trails in the Thomaston Town forest. This summer, Georges River Land Trust is completing a second phase. These trails are aimed at entry into outdoor sports, and allow youth to ride their bikes on trails that have been optimized through removal...
Guided walk: Wildlife Wonders of the Weskeag
Fri, 08/02/2019 - 10:15am

SOUTH THOMASTON — Georges River Land Trust and Friends of the Weskeag will co host Wildlife Wonders of the Weskeag, a bird, wildlife, and salt marsh habitat walk in the Weskeag Marsh on Thursday, August 15, at 10 a.m. Speaker for the event is Keel Kemper, Regional Wildlife Biologist with Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The walk is free and the public invited to attend. Kemper works to maintain and improve wildlife habitat conditions, maximize biological diversity and protect...
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RGC Ladies Association Aug. 1 results
Thu, 08/01/2019 - 5:45pm

ROCKLAND — The Ladies Association gathered at the Rockland Golf Club on Thursday, Aug. 1 for a golf outing. Below are the results from the gathering as submitted to our sports department. A Flight First Gross: Sybil Davis, 86 Second Gross: Madolin Fogarty, 97 First Net: Kathy Harper and Sue Wootton, 71 Putts - Sybil Davis 31 B Flight First Gross: Molly Mugler, 96 Second Gross: Faith Vautour, 97 Third Gross: Donni Witham, 100 First Net: Joyce Cooley, 64 Second...
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Fall sports tryouts announced for Medomak Middle, Medomak Valley
Thu, 08/01/2019 - 12:30pm

WALDOBORO — The Medomak Valley athletic department has announced the fall sports tryout dates and information for its middle school and high school athletes. All interested in participating in fall sports must return a completed sports participation approval form, a sports physical and health insurance before or on the first session. Forms can be downloaded on the school’s website under “Athletics” and then “Forms.” Paperwork can be turned in at the main offices, handed in at the first session...
Aug. 7 tickets on sale now
Merryspring’s Kitchen Tour 2019 highlights latest concepts in kitchen design and features
Thu, 08/01/2019 - 9:00am

CAMDEN/ROCKPORT — The 24th annual Merryspring Kitchen Tour on August 7 will include seven homes in Camden and Rockport that showcase the latest concepts in kitchen design and features. The tour will also features local chefs who offer bite-size samples of their finest dishes. Sponsored once again by Hammond Lumber Company, this year’s tour features homes built from 1850 to 2018 with individual kitchen personalities resulting from creative homeowners, designers, builders, suppliers and...
standout leaving UMaine women’s soccer team after two seasons
Charlotte Messer putting soccer aside to discover academic passions
Wed, 07/31/2019 - 9:45pm

ORONO — For the past two school years, Camden Hills Regional High School graduate Charlotte Messer has been an undeclared major at the University of Maine, while playing for the university’s women’s soccer team. That is changing this summer as Messer, who would be a junior in college this fall, has opted not to enroll at the Orono-based university for fall classes, and does not have plans to return to the state’s flagship university. Instead, Messer will spend the upcoming school year away from...
2019 Sea Goddess crowned in Rockland
Wed, 07/31/2019 - 9:15pm

ROCKLAND — The family tree of Sea Goddesses added another branch Wednesday, July 31, as the 72nd annual Maine Lobster Festival crowned its newest royal court. A couple hundred people watched as one of Rockland’s own realized a dream of one day riding in the annual Festival parade as a Sea Princess. During Wednesday evening’s coronation, Oceanside High School 2019 graduate Makaila Hickey cried as she walked the runway wearing the highest of sashes. Saturday, at 10 a.m., she will ride down Main...
Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame to induct eight individuals
Wed, 07/31/2019 - 2:15pm

WALDOBORO — On October 19, the Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame will induct eight individuals into the Hall of Fame at their Annual Banquet. Inductees for 2019 include: Ann Betts Daggett — Ann graduated from Georges Valley High School in 1990 where she played field hockey and basketball. She became a starter for GVHS basketball her sophomore year, helping the team make the Western Maine semi-finals before losing to Traip Academy. The team was 15-3 that year. She was co-captain of...

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New Orleans band ‘Tuba Skinny’ to amp up Belfast Summer Nights

Event: Thu, Aug 22 - 5:30 pm
Author of Maine Clambake series to speak in Bremen

Event: Thu, Aug 22 - 7:00 pm
Learn about rearing monarch butterfly caterpillars at Merryspring

Event: Sat, Aug 31 - 10:00 am
STEM Workshop: Star Wars Science

Event: Wed, Aug 28 - 3:45 pm
Children's drawing classes at Rockland Public Library

Event: Tue, Sep 3 - 4:00 pm
Adult art workshops at Rockland Public Library

Event: Mon, Sep 9 - 11:00 am
Waldoborough Historical Society to host Waldoboro Business Association

Event: Wed, Aug 28 - 6:00 pm
Tour Merryspring’s herb gardens with Denise DeSpirito

Event: Tue, Aug 27 - 12:00 pm
Outdoor worship service to celebrate wonder and amazement

Event: Sun, Aug 25 - 9:30 am
Owl Pellet Investigation Workshop at Merryspring

Event: Fri, Aug 23 - 10:00 am
Treasure Hunt during Windjammer Festival to send teams through Camden

Event: Fri, Aug 30 - 9:00 am
CIFF Selects to screen Nat Geo’s Sea of Shadows

Event: Wed, Aug 28 - 7:00 pm
Harvest Celebration, Gleaning Party at Erickson Fields

Event: Thu, Aug 29 - 2:00 pm
Red Baraat brings joyful, hard-driving world music to Strand stage

Event: Sat, Aug 24 - 7:30 pm
Spruce Head Community Hall to hold Multifamily Flea Market

Event: Sat, Aug 24 - 8:00 am
4th annual Camden Snow Bowl Trail Fest to be held Oct. 5

Event: Sat, Oct 5 - 8:30 am
Hope Elementary Class of 2020 fundraising for class trip

Event: Sat, Sep 28 - 8:00 am
Oceanside Class of 2021 to hold 5K, 10K fundraiser

Event: Sat, Sep 14 - 7:00 am
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Event: Sun, Oct 27 - 7:45 am

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