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Make your Retirement a Priority

Birch Point Wealth Management

Have you been thinking about retirement or wanting work to be optional? You can see it on the horizon, but aren’t sure if you are ready? It may be time to consult a Financial Advisor to make sure you are on track for the retirement you want. We talk about preparing for retirement, living in...
Join the 5K to Support Local Youth!

Trekkers

Join Trekkers for this fun family event, and support local student programming! When: June 11, 2023, Check-in: 7AM – 8AM, Start: 8:30AMWhere: Start & Finish at Trekkers – 325 Old County Road, Rockland Learn More or Sign Up Here Entry Donation: $25 and $35 on Race Day Proceeds: 100...
Call for Tour & Application 207 596-6405

Riley School

Call For a Tour and Application. 207 596-6405 www.rileyschool.org "Education is a process, not a product. Like a seed that you care for and nurture, you must allow children to grow and develop strong roots as their own surprising and miraculous identities unfold." Glenna Wade...
Accepting New Students

Peopleplace Cooperative Preschool

We welcome you to be a partner in your child’s first educational experience. At Peopleplace, we believe an excellent education fosters the unique and creative potential of every child, nurturing both their social and emotional development as well as their academic foundation. Our goal is to create...
Summer Session of Grant Writing with Elizabeth Haffey!

The University of Maine Hutchinson Center

Belfast, Maine — Registration is now open for a five-week professional development program, Grant Writing Essentials, through the University of Maine Hutchinson Center. The fee for this online, instructor-led program is $895. Need-based scholarships are available. The summer sessions are 9 a.m.–...
Looking for a real estate agent? Call David at Newcastle Realty!

Newcastle Realty

David’s calling to Maine began as a child summering in Kennebunkport. Approximately 20 years ago, he moved to Portland, Maine where he met his wife Jill, and started raising their two children on a Casco Bay Island. David now calls Damariscotta his home. When not assisting real estate clients, he...
This week at Brady’s!!

Brady’s

We are on the big countdown to this weekend as we have a lot happening!! Don’t forget Brady’s will be closed on Sunday 6/11 for a family wedding. Reception from at 2pm... Wedding crashers won’t be kicked out unless your jerks!! Brady’s will be open at 11:30 Tuesday thru Saturday and serving until...
Public Church Suppers are back in Warren - June 8th - 5:30PM

Second Congregational Church

The Caring and Sharing Sisters at the Second Congregational Church in Warren will be hosting a Public Church Supper on June 8th at 5:30 pm. After supper there will be musical entertainment by “Traveling Light”. A Buffet style supper will begin promptly at 5:30pm at the cost of $10.00 per person. ...
RAD Maine

Owls Head Transportation Museum

Join us for the most radical automotive lifestyle event celebrating the 70s, 80s and 90s! For one day only, this event will honor three decades of unique pop culture and the head-turning, far-out, and futuristic automotive designs that you cannot ignore or forget. Tuners welcome! Exhibitors: 70s,...
Hiring at the Southport General Store!

Southport General Store & Barn

The Southport General Store and Barn is located on Southport Island near Boothbay Harbor, Maine. It is a classic local Maine destination offering deli/pizza, beer/wine, groceries, provisions, and gift store, proudly serving the community throughout the year. We are situated at the roundabout near...
COMMUNITY YARD SALE & SHREDDING – JUNE 10!

West Bay Rotary

Spring in Maine means housecleaning, yard sales, and... shredding! Now you can do all three and support local nonprofit organizations, thanks to West Bay Rotary’s “Donate It... Buy It... Shred It!” fundraiser in partnership with Midcoast Recreation Center (MRC) in Rockport. If you have household...
Paces for PAWS 5k & 1 Mile Walk

P.A.W.S Animal Adoption Center

June 3rd on the rail trail in Belfast. Paces for PAWS is a dog friendly event so please bring your best canine companions to participate in the festivities (don't forget leashes, please)! With this event, we hope to provide an opportunity for people of all walks of life from our community to come...
The Blue Café: Hymn for Her

Camden Opera House

Fun family trio plays juiced-up backwoods blues/rock/pop in the intimate third-floor performance space of Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. Doors open 7 p.m.; seats are limited (no reservations). Free/donations to the Community Arts Fund; cash bar by 40 Paper Bistro and Bar.
Summer Concert at the Rockville Chapel - June 11th

Penobscot Bay Pilot

Summer Concert at the Rockville Chapel with “Bay Winds North Jazz Ensemble” under the direction of Marlene Hall. Concert is Jun e 11 at 3:00 p.m. at the Rockville Community Chapel, Old Rockland St., Rockville (located behind the Green Thumb).
This weekend at Brady’s!!

Brady’s

Okay, so the weather doesn’t seem to want to cooperate for the weekend but we don’t care at Brady’s! The fun will still be on tap and there are a lot of things happening!! Friday night is “All you can Eat Fried Haddock’ starting at 4pm. Come on down and see if you can eat more than our hearty...
Come Join Our Team!

Newcastle Realty

Come join our team! Position includes desirable work environment, select benefits, and generous PTO. Experience with Quickbooks required. Apply online at ziprecruiter.com or contact Kristy Battles for more information (kristybattles@cheneycompanies.com)
COASTAL PRIME

Boothbay Harbor Oceanside Golf Resort

Coastal Prime at Boothbay Harbor Oceanside Golf ResortJoin us on our waterfront deckfor delicious food, craft cocktailsand spectacular sunsets. For reservations, please call 207-633-4455or find us on RESY Reservations Arriving by boat...Dock & Dine with us! Open daily 11:30 - 9:00
A night of Local Jazz featuring Simplexity, Whitehead Dean Group and Electric Bonfire

On Saturday, June 3rd from 7 to 10pm the Waldo Theatre in Waldoboro will host three Midcoast Maine bands, celebrating the power of original composition and improvisation in music. Simplexity is led by keyboardist Alan Boyer and features exclusively all-original compositions.Though rooted in jazz...
The Waldo to screen the film ‘But I’m a Cheerleader’ on Friday, June 2nd at 7:00pm

Megan (Natasha Lyonne) considers herself a typical American girl. She excels in school and cheerleading, and she has a handsome football-playing boyfriend, even though she isn't that crazy about him. So she's stunned when her parents decide she's gay and send her to True Directions, a boot camp...
Looking for a real estate agent? Call Sara at Newcastle Realty!

Newcastle Realty

Sara is a Maine native raised in Jefferson. She is a 2001 graduate of Lincoln Academy and studied at the University of Southern Maine. In 2001 she settled in Nobleboro and expanded her family with her husband Jason. Sara is a multi tasked hard working people person who makes herself available 24/7...
PAWS thanks First National Bank for their Support.

P.A.W.S Animal Adoption Center

We hope you will join PAWS for the 6th Annual Paces for PAWS 5k and 1 miles walk on Saturday, June 3rd. This is a family and dog friendly event that takes place on the rail trail in Belfast. Paces for PAWS is the 1st in a series of 5 runs hosted by Run Belfast. Register today at www.pacesforpaws....
COMMUNITY YARD SALE & PAPER SHREDDING – JUNE 10th AT MRC!

West Bay Rotary

Spring in Maine means housecleaning, yard sales, and... shredding! Now you can do all three and support local nonprofit organizations, thanks to West Bay Rotary’s “Donate It... Buy It... Shred It!” fundraiser in partnership with Midcoast Recreation Center (MRC) in Rockport. If you have household...
**Summer Camps at OHTM**

Owls Head Transportation Museum

Join us at the museum this summer for exciting new education camps which allow children to experience invention, engineering, and work with alternate forms of energy. OHTM's Education Department will lead camps designed for ages 4-12, all of which utilize STEM (science, technology, engineering...
Only a few spots left! Mediation & the Art of Conflict Transformation with Will Galloway

The University of Maine Hutchinson Center

Belfast, Maine — Registration is now open for a five-day professional development program, Mediation & the Art of Conflict Transformation, offered June 26 –30 from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. The fee for this in-person program is $1,050, and...
This week at Brady’s!!

Brady’s

Memorial Day has come and gone already but things are just heating up here at Brady’s. Plummer Boy Construction has been hard at work replacing the garden with a new deck and regulation corn-hole space. They also had the last minute idea to put in a beer rail at the court to allow for ease of use...
Grateful for the Incredible Generosity of Midcoast Donors

New Hope Midcoast

New Hope Midcoast, the Domestic Violence Resource Center serving midcoast Maine, recently offered the communities we serve the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. We were so humbled by the response. Most of us know that not everyone is fortunate enough to live in a household...
This Week at the Southport General Store

Southport General Store & Barn

Cheers to a great Memorial Day Weekend! We loved seeing everyone and feeling the buzz of summer energy that has returned to Southport. We couldn’t have asked for better weather! The season has officially begun and we have so much to look forward to! We have a bunch of events planned for this...
Watch the Parade From The Southport General Store!

Southport General Store & Barn

Come and see us all weekend! We are a prime location to watch the Memorial Day parade in Southport. Grab a coffee and be outside to see the tribute to our veterans and hear from Gerry Gamage!The Barn will now be open 7 days a week to shop local Maine artists and Southport apparel!
Waldo After Dark cult classics film series continues with ‘Maniac Cop’ on Friday, May 26th at 9:00pm

A 1988 classic cult thriller. A killer dressed in a police uniform begins murdering innocent people on the streets of New York City. Rated R. Runtime - 1 hr, 25 min Online tickets are available for $8 in advance, $10 the day of the event at:https://waldotheatreinc.thundertix.com/events/212198....
BAY VIEW COLLECTION RECOGNIZES TWO GUEST SERVICES STAFF

CAMDEN, ME, MAY 24, 2023 – Press Release – Bay View Collection is proud to announce that Emma Owen has been recently promoted to the role of Guest Services Manager, and John Chilton, a new Guest Services Associate, was recently awarded a Hospitality Maine Education Foundation Scholarship. Emma Owen...
Watercolor Batik Workshop at The Barn

Southport General Store & Barn

Join us on Monday, June 12th for a Watercolor Batik workshop with Southport artist, Jeanne Lally! Watercolor Batik is a painting technique that uses melted wax & watercolors on rice paper to create work with stunning texture & depth. Jeanne will walk you through using fine point pens, wax...
Coastal Children’s Museum May Events 2023

Coastal Children’s Museum

Butterflies, Bees, ’n Bee-You-T-Full Mommies May 2023 Fridays & Saturdays 10am - 4pm Come join us at the Coastal Children’s Museum every Friday and Saturday where we’ll learn about butterflies and bees and make something special for the wonderful mommies. The CRCC is hosting a mother's...
Looking for a real estate agent? Call Debby at Newcastle Realty!

Newcastle Realty

2017 Realtor of the Year, Debby loves living in Midcoast Maine. Her passion for the area and joy of living here is contagious when she works with clients, both buyers and sellers. She believes that building relationships through trust, integrity and client service is as important as closing each...
Volunteer Social + Open House at Owls Head Transportation Museum

Owls Head Transportation Museum

New to the museum—come discover all the volunteer opportunities that our unique and historic museum has to offer! Already a volunteer and love what you do—bring a friend! Give back to the community, knowing you're making a difference! Staff from all departments will be on hand at this event to...
June 2 opening reception: S.P.E.A.K., Students Promoting Equity, Art, and Knowledge art exhibit

The University of Maine Hutchinson Center

Belfast, Maine — “S.P.E.A.K.”, Students Promoting Equity, Art, and Knowledge, a new multimedia art exhibit created by Troy Howard Middle School’s 8th grade social studies students, is at the H. Allen and Sally Fernald Art Gallery at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. The show, on...
Hiring at the Southport General Store!

Southport General Store & Barn

The Southport General Store and Barn is located on Southport Island near Boothbay Harbor, Maine. It is a classic local Maine destination offering deli/pizza, beer/wine, groceries, provisions, and gift store, proudly serving the community throughout the year. We are situated at the roundabout near...
Looking for a real estate agent? Call Anne at Newcastle Realty!

Newcastle Realty

Anne is a native of Midcoast Maine, take advantage of her local knowledge and over 20 years experience as a REALTOR. She is committed to providing her clients with extraordinary satisfaction in every transaction. Anne holds designations as an (ABR) Accredited Buyers Representative and also has her...
May 2023 Real Estate Market Update

Newcastle Realty

Due to low inventory and higher interest rates, homebuying efforts across Maine continue to struggle. Statistics shared by Maine Listings show a decrease of 30.53 percent for home sales in April 2023 compared to April 2022. Prices, however, increased 6.21 percent to a median sales price (MSP) of $...
2023 DUCK DERBY WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

West Bay Rotary

At exactly 2:00 p.m. on a sunny Sunday afternoon in Camden, 3,000 numbered ducks were finally let loose en masse from the back deck at The Smiling Cow. It was a wild and bumpy ride due to recent heavy rains creating higher-than-normal water levels, and most of the ducks took the short route...
Thomaston Place Announces ‘Trendsetter’ Auction!

Thomaston Place Auction Galleries

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Emma Testerman Telephone: 207-354-8141 Thomaston Light Presents ‘Trendsetter’ on May 24 THOMASTON, ME: Thomaston Place Auction Galleries’ division, Thomaston Light, will conduct an online auction of contemporary art, jewelry, interiors and...
Brady’s Weekend~All you Can eat fried Haddock, Karla Bonoff, & Brunch!!!

Brady’s

The weekend at Brady’s is getting started and we are ready for a great one! Friday night kicks it off with “All You Can Eat Fried Haddock” regular price but you get MORE! Saturday Boothbay Harbor welcome’s Karla Bonoff to the Opera House for a show starting at 7:30pm. Join us at Brady’s before the...
PAWS Responds to Camden Herald Reporting and Editorial

P.A.W.S Animal Adoption Center

The Camden Herald is taking sides in a pending litigation between a person claiming to be the owner of a dog and the local animal shelter, PAWS. Reporter, Dan Dunkle, wrote an article about the litigation with information essentially provided by the attorney for the purported owner. The Camden...
THE DUCKS ARE ALMOST HERE!!!

West Bay Rotary

You only have a few days left before race day, Sunday May 21st at 2:00 p.m., That's when 3,000 numbered ducks will be let loose to race over the falls and across the finish line in Camden Harbor. Each duck represents a chance to win one of 10 great prizes. Raffle tickets that correspond with the...
Benefit Concert in Warren on May 21st 3:00pm

Second Congregational Church

Sunday May 21 at 3:00pm the Second Congregational Church - 252 Main Street in Warren will be hosting a Spring Concert to benefit (AIO) Area Interfaith Organization Food and Energy Assistance Program serving the Midcoast. Come and enjoy the beautiful sounds from a variety of genres played by ON...
The Waldo Theatre presents a live staged reading of ‘Deployed’ on Sunday May 21st at 2pm

The Waldo Theatre presents a live staged reading of Deployed, written by Nicola Smith and Samantha Lazar, and directed by Anna Belknap. The cast of seven talented actors comprises both veterans and non-veterans. Deployed explores what it means to do one’s duty and to serve with...
THE DUCKS ARE COMING TO A FALLS NEAR YOU!!!

West Bay Rotary

Are you ready? You only have a few days left before race day, Sunday May 21st at 2:00 p.m. That's when 3,000 numbered ducks will be let loose to race over the falls and across the finish line in Camden Harbor. Each duck represents a chance to win one of 10 great prizes. Raffle tickets that...
The Waldo Theatre presents a live staged reading of ‘Deployed’ on Saturday, May 20th at 7pm

The Waldo Theatre presents a live staged reading of Deployed, written by Nicola Smith and Samantha Lazar, and directed by Anna Belknap. The cast of seven talented actors comprises both veterans and non-veterans. Deployed explores what it means to do one’s duty and to serve with...
United Midcoast Charities “2022 Impact Report” Helping 1 in 3 Residents

United Midcoast Charities

CAMDEN, Maine – United Midcoast Charities’ “2022 Impact Report” shows that UMC-funded agencies provided vital services to more than 27,000 residents here in Knox and Waldo counties last year. That’s one out of every three people! This year’s report also commemorates UMC’s 80th year. “As our...
Watch What I do, the Lord said. A brief review of my trip to Pakistan

Eastgate Ministries

“Watch What I do” the Lord said, A short review of my trip to Pakistan I just completed my second ministry trip to Pakistan. Often, just before a meeting I would hear the Lord say “Watch what I do.” This usually came after spending hours preparing for the day’s ministry event. When that...
This week at Brady’s

Brady’s

The weather is improving everyday and with that comes some fun outdoor projects!! The Plummer boys put a new resin top on the Castaway Bar (New Dog New Name!) and it looks amazing. We will be sprucing up the cornhole space, have the Peanut Gallery set up for our favorite friends, and the outside...

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