Are you passionate about tennis or pickleball? Love sharing your skills and inspiring others to move, play, and have fun? Midcoast Rec, a nonprofit rec center based in Rockport, is looking for energetic instructors to lead our recreational and instructional tennis or pickleball programs for participants of all ages and abilities.

At Midcoast Rec

Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance had such a good craft note this week pertaining to self-promotion for authors, I had to share:

"There is this predilection for writers to be ashamed of self-promotion...We have to be our own advocate for the art that we make in the world, not only to be an advocate for us, for oneself, but for art’s power and

Registration for Spring 2026 Megunticook Rowing Varsity and Club teams is now open! While we will not be on the water until the end of April, dry-land work outs at the Penobscot Bay YMCA start Monday, March 16th. Club and Varsity athletes will build both physical strength and camaraderie to prepare for a competitive and exciting spring season.

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One of Scotland's finest traditional bands returns to the Camden Opera House on March 21st at 7:30pm, all the way from Edinburgh! Diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, and original ballads and lullabies. Tannahill Weavers, whose members include Scotland’s youngest clan chieftain on the pipes

Sign up for Coast Guard Auxiliary

Boating Courses (Zoom/in-person)

 Suddenly in Command:

an introduction to avoiding emergencies and what to do if they occur.

 Boat America:

satisfies most state boater ed requirements, including Maine. Completing the course can also lower boat insurance

 Navigating Mid Coast Maine:

learn how to use charts

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Camden Lions Club for their generous support of Knox County Meals on Wheels  A special thank you to Mike Castle, Camden Lions Club member and volunteer driver, for presenting this wonderful gift on behalf of the club. Their continued generosity and dedication to helping others make a meaningful

If you are like me you have decluttered your house many times. The piles of items to move, not wanting to throw things away or drive all over town to donate them is a little overwhelming. When I started working at the ReStore I utilized our pickup service for the first time. I like some of you, didn't know it existed. When the awesome pickup team

Women Build Returns in 2026 to Build at Compass Point in Rockport
Local Women Unite to Raise Walls, Build Confidence, and Strengthen Community

Taking place May 2, 3, 5, and 6, Women Build brings together women from across Knox County to step onto the construction site, pick up tools, and help build permanently affordable homes for local families

Effervescent and engaging, Boston-based fiddler Hanneke Cassel’s fiddle music fuses influences from the Isle of Skye and Cape Breton with Americana grooves and musical innovations. She has performed and traveled across North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. Hanneke’s music is a blend of the contemporary and traditional, described by the Boston

Sunday Tidbit: Jesus, My Everything

   I asked the Lord, “What theme should I write about for Sunday?” The thought came to me, “What’s on your heart?” I looked inward. “Well, that’s easy,” I responded. “It’s Jesus.” 

  The name of Jesus is always on my lips. Every night when I snuggle my pillow, I speak His name. Almost instantly, I fall

If you are interested in serving your community with the Camden Lions Club, please contact Matt Jones at:  mjone10@gmail.com.

Women Build 2026

Build strength. Build community. Build homes.

Women Build brings women together from across Midcoast Maine to help build safe, permanently affordable homes for local families. This empowering event invites women of all backgrounds and skill levels to step onto the construction site, learn new skills, and make a tangible

There's a saying among marketing professionals: "'For every hour you spend learning how to write well, spend two hours learning how market well.' and 'For every hour you spent writing your book, spend two hours marketing your book'."

And there are so many ways to market it; it takes persistence.

One author on Reddit stated that the one effort he

If you are interested in serving your community with the Camden Lions Club, please contact Matt Jones at:  mjone10@gmail.com.

Shop for Hope is coming to the Flanagan Center in Rockland July 16-18 and we need your donations to make this event the best one yet! We are seeking quality new and gently used clothing for the entire family, for all seasons, and for all ages (new with tags only if for children). Accessories like jewelry, footwear, scarves, hats, mittens, belts

Ever wanted to try rowing? Now’s your chance! Megunticook Rowing is offering free Learn-to-Row sessions this February and March at the Pen Bay YMCA. Whether you’re brand new to rowing or just looking for a fun winter fitness challenge, this is the perfect way to get started.

Megunticook Rowing’s Winter Learn-to-Row program includes two or three erg

West Bay Rotary of Camden is proud to present "Gordon Bok with The January Men & Then Some" on April 18th at the Camden Opera House. All proceeds from this community fundraising event provide funding for local and international charities as well as local scholarships.

Gordon grew up around the water and spent his early years working on various

Many homeowners assume that newer homes are efficient by default. But a Belfast family discovered that wasn’t the case when their energy bills stayed stubbornly high and some rooms never felt comfortable, even during mild weather.

An energy audit revealed that the home had hidden air leaks and insulation gaps that were quietly undermining

MCH, Inc. has a full-time (30 hours/week may flex up) position available to perform custodial and building maintenance duties (including shared on-call responsibility) at several senior housing complexes in the Rockland area. Ability and willingness to interact well with residents is required. Benefits include health insurance and generous paid

Our new March blog "Spring Clean Your Writing Skills" is now up.

March is the renewal month, where momentum starts to rise again. Here are some literary events, writer meet ups, and contests to put on your radar!

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