ROCKPORT — George's River Trout Unlimited (GRTU) Board Member Doug Crossley will present on how to catch bass on the fly, Tuesday, April 8, in Rockport.

Summer brings warmer temperatures – and warmer water – which is stressful for trout, according to GRTU, in a news release.

"But there is no need to put your fly rod away!" said GRTU. "Maine offers excellent small and largemouth bass fishing, in midcoast and further afield. Bass fishing is a great way to extend your fly fishing season and…

ROCKPORT — George's River Trout Unlimited (GRTU) welcomes Robert Cotiaux, director of Maine TU Trout Camp, for a two-topic presentation, Tuesday, March 11, in Rockport

WASHINGTON — The Washington Lakes Watershed Association is hosting a Boater Safety Course on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Gibbs Library, 40 Union Road, Washington.

The course is open to the public, ages 12 - Adult. Seats are limited and pre-registration is required at the Maine Inland Fishery and Game website, Educational Programs. 

ROCKPORT — Riley School will hold its inaugural 5K on Sunday, March 23, 2025. The race route, which participants may run or walk, starts on the Riley campus at 73 Warrenton Street and remains within the safety of the Warrenton/Waldo roadway, according to the school, in a news release, and includes a picturesque view of Glen Cove and a loop down to the Samoset Resort.

Two Midcoast Maine State Parks — Camden Hills and Reid — as well as Two Lights State Park on Cape Elizabeth, are hosting Winter Fun Days this coming weekend that include loans from a Ski and Snowshoe Trailer.

BELFAST — The Belfast Ice Festival, presented by Stanley Chevrolet and Maine Chevy Dealers, returns to downtown Belfast for the fifth year on February 21 - 23, 2025. The State of Maine Ice Carving Championship, presented by Rollies Bar & Grill, returns to the corner of Main and Cross streets, from 1 - 3 p.m., on Saturday, February 22.

On February 12, the Camden Hills Windjammers were prepped to play the Gardiner Tigers at Midcoast Recreation Center in Rockport, and prevailed with a score of 6 to 0.

I  spoke with team captain Alden Howard before the faceoff, asking him about how the team would remain focused while knowing their opponent's record ( 1-10), and not underestimating them.

PORTLAND — On Sunday, March 2, Hurricane Island Outward Bound School (HIOBS), a Camden-based nonprofit focused on empowering youth, veterans, and adults through outdoor education, will host Mountainfilm on Tour, at Aura, 121 Center Street, in Portland, starting at 1 p.m. Proceeds will help raise funds for HIOBS’s scholarships and programming. 

ROCKPORT — Camden Hills Regional High School's Varsity Hockey team has been on the ice consistently since Saturday, when it scored a win against Hampden on home ice at the MidCoast Recreation Center in Rockport.

That game presented heavy playoff implications. Hampden is ranked No. 4 in Class B North, while Camden is close behind at No. 6.

WALDOBORO — LCTV is holding its annual Invitational Midcoast Senior High School Basketball Classic on Friday, March 14, in the Medomak Valley High School gymnasium.

"The Classic is one of, if not the last opportunities for many of our region’s Senior student basketball players to face each other on the hardwood courts," said LCTV, in a news release.

Teams will be exclusively comprised of regional Senior high school players.

Team members will receive…

On Friday, Jan. 31, Camden Hills Regional High School once again hosted Cony’s basketball team, except this time it was the boys. It was also another Senior Night, meaning the last home game for all the team's seniors, of which there were three. 

When these two played each other last month, it was an absolute barnburner, with Camden scoring a whopping 91 points in the win. Cony players were no slouches either, and put up an impressive 79 points…

The Camden Hills Girls Varsity Basketball Team was back in action Jan. 29 on their home court, playing in their final home game of the season, otherwise known as Senior Night — called that because it's the last home game for the team's seniors.

Luckily for Camden, the varsity team is graduating but two seniors this year, so expect a fairly similar team next season.

Interestingly, all three of their final games have been against teams they’ve played, and lost.

The public is invited to learn from a Friends of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge summer island intern, who lived 24/7 on remote islands in the Gulf of Maine, about working with the elusive Aleutian terns in Alaska’s outermost islands.

The Midcoast Umpire Association of Maine (MUA) will be providing training for interested new members, or individuals looking to learn more about the game of baseball or softball.  The association assists with providing professional, quality officiating to local baseball and softball teams, grades 7 to 12, as well as to local youth amateur leagues, including Babe Ruth Baseball, Cal Ripken Baseball, and Little League Baseball/Softball.

CAMDEN — The start of the 2025 U.S. National Toboggan Championships begins Jan. 31, and the field of 400 racers is nearly full.

Planning for the 34th annual event is in full gear and many teams are busy building toboggans and trying to figure out the best bottom-finish for the fastest times. Soon, more than 1,000 enthusiastic racers from around the country will make the trek to Camden, Maine, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, to join the fun and race down the 440-foot toboggan chute.

Registration closes…

BELFAST — A new winter program will be offered in Belfast through a collaboration between DoryWoman Rowing, Selkie Sauna, and Belfast Parks and Recreation. In coordination with Our Town Belfast’s Ice Festival February 21-23, the three partners will provide an “Ice Row + Sauna + Dip in Belfast Harbor,” a winter wellness experience aligned with the Ice Festival’s outdoor events.

Experience winter on the water by rowing a traditional-style wooden dory in Belfast Bay with…

Windjammer Spring Basketball registration is now open for all players grades 3-8.  The commitment to Spring Travel basketball is at least two practices a week and traveling to weekend tournaments February through March.

Where can people enjoy Maine’s natural and abundant beauty in cozy comfort during the winter? At the Camden Opera House, Jan. 25, 7 p.m., for the screening of A Peace of Forest, a feature-length film that celebrates the beauty and intimacy of wildlife in Maine.

CAMDEN — "What happens when you bring together ice carving, a polar plunge, fashionable pets, spectacular kids' activities, fun music, and delicious local food on a winter’s day? That's right - Camden Winterfest!" said Camden Public Library, in a news release.

The 22nd annual Camden Winterfest will take place on Saturday, January 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., with all of the beloved traditions, plus bonus features including live jazz and a book sale, and more hot food and treats than ever…

The Camden Snow Bowl will be closed through Jan. 2. Camden Snow Bowl General Manager Jeff Nathan has issued the following Dec. 29: