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A 1930s Cottage with Coastal Elegance in South Bristol
Newcastle Realty

Tucked away in the heart of Maine’s unspoiled coastline, South Bristol is a hidden gem—a place where maritime heritage, natural beauty, and quiet charm converge. Along its tranquil shores lies a rare opportunity: a classic 1930s waterfront cottage that captures the essence of coastal living.

This inviting three-bedroom cottage is nestled in a

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Castlebay Performs Live at Sail, Power, and Steam Museum!
Sail Power & Steam Museum

The Sail, Power, and Steam Museum is delighted to presented a musical performance by Castlebay! The concert is Saturday, July 19th at 7pm. The museum is located at 75 Mechanic Street in Rockland, Maine.

Castlebay has been musically weaving together the heritage of New England and the Celtic lands since 1987. Members Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee have

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"Adventurer's Club" -- Afternoon Youth Sailing Program!
Sail Power & Steam Museum

The Sail, Power, and Steam Museum’s Midcoast Sailing Center announces a new youth sailing program, designed to complement the center’s free “SKFF” (Sail Kids For Free) program.  The program provides hands-on experience aboard a range of vessels, from 420s and Sunfish to an historic Herreshoff 12 1/2 and modern keel boats like our J22. Participants

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Concert - Larry Kaplan Performs at Sail, Power, and Steam Museum!
Sail Power & Steam Museum

The Sail, Power, and Steam Museum is delighted to present musician Larry Kaplan on Saturday, July 12th, at 7pm.

One of New England’s leading contemporary folk song makers, Larry Kaplan’s recognition continues to spread internationally.

His well-known songs are loved and sung by audiences and fellow artists alike, poignant observations of the human

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Camden Garden Club presents “Edible Gardens & Bountiful Tables” Overview of the Day
Camden Garden Club

The count down begins to July 17. The schedule of the day is as follows...be sure to get your tickets at camdengardenclub.org/2025-garden-expo.

8:30 - 9:00 Doors Open at Camden-Rockport Middle School

Show your ticket receipt on your mobile phone or a receipt print-out

9:00 - 1:00 Bountiful Tablescapes, Center Hallway

View tablescapes spanning a

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Hyperbaric Oxygen and Arthritis Relief
Camden Hyperbaric

Arthritis is fundamentally a condition of painful, swollen and inflamed joints. Chronic discomfort and reduced mobility translate to a more or less constant hit to quality of life.

Medical research conducted on the potential of hyperbaric oxygen - a broadly anti-inflammatory therapy that improves oxygenation and circulation throughout the body -

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New Hope Midcoast: Shop for Hope 2025 Community Shopping Day #1
New Hope Midcoast

New Hope Midcoast, the Regional Domestic Violence Resource Center serving Midcoast Maine, welcomes all community members and visitors to our boutique clothing and accessory sale with items for the whole family! It’s all happening from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 11 at the Flangan Community Center in Rockland.

Come shop with us

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New Hope Midcoast: Shop for Hope 2025 Community Shopping Day #2
New Hope Midcoast

New Hope Midcoast, the Regional Domestic Violence Resource Center serving Midcoast Maine, welcomes all community members and visitors to our boutique clothing and accessory sale with items for the whole family! It’s all happening from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 12 at the Flangan Community Center in Rockland.

Come shop with us

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THE COURT JESTERS AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET SUNDAY 5:00 to 8:00PM
Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

We invite you to join us Sunday evening from 5:00 to 8:00pm to hear the dynamic duo, John and Tina ofThe Court Jesters. A spectacular sunset will be on hand to enjoy our outside deck and Chef Ethan Cosby has created some specials to celebrate the weekend.  Come say "hi" to our local celebraity bartender, Kathy Heaton, who by the way, makes a

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Camden Summer Sounds
Camden Opera House

Camden Opera House presents free outdoor concerts at the Camden Snow Bowl, 20 Barnestown Road: Aug. 3, Outerspace Band; Aug. 10, Gawler Family Band; Aug. 17, Primo Cubano; and Aug. 24, The Right Track.Admission is free; donations to the Community Arts Fund are welcomed. Attendees are invited to bring their own lawn seating and picnics; pets must

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Happenings on the Harbor in Rockport
Rockport Opera House

Select Sundays throughout the Summer.... 

Music, Food, Community and Fun!

3 Great Bands, Food Truck Rotation and hopefully SUNSHINE!  In the event of rain, these concerts will shift to inside the Rockport Opera House.

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Summer Sun Shine Contra Dance
Rockport Opera House

Our summer contra dance is coming up next weekend at the Rockport Opera House. A wonderful collaboration satellite dance put on by Belfast Flying Shoes and the Rockport Opera House.

Liz Nelson caller, from western Massachusetts

And Music by Maine’s own “Dance Panther“ Alden Robinson - fiddle, Glen Loper - mandolin & banjo and Bethany Waickman -

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Quinn Bachand & Natalie Padilla - Fiddle Night at the Rockport Opera House
Rockport Opera House

Join us for some fiddle music to awaken your musical senses! Natalie Padilla plays with Low Lily whom you have likely heard touring around the midcoast. This night however, highlights a lovely collaboration between Natalie Padilla and her fiddle mate Quinn Bachand.

They will be offering both a workshop and a concert in Rockport on the 19th. The

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Camen Garden Club Presents "Edible Garden and Beautiful Tables" The Count Down Begins
Camden Garden Club

How would you like to spend a morning and afternoon, collecting ideas about table and garden? Take away some new plans for your own home and garden life. This Expo will be like walking through a real-life book of ideas, in real time and with many key, Maine players.

Purchase your ticket for the Garden Expo on July 17. camdengardenclub.org/2025

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Fun at Maine Fibershed Festival!
Southport General Store & Barn

We had an absolute blast last Saturday during our first Maine Fibershed Festival! We didn’t let the rain hold us back from enjoying a live sheep shearing demonstration, craft time and chat with local fiber farmers.

Huge thanks to @maine_fibershed @staceysspinninghaven @buckwheatblossomfarm and @capenewagenfarm for spending the day with us and

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7/18 Fused Glass Workshop!
Southport General Store & Barn

Fused Glass Workshops have been such a hit we decided to add an extra bonus class! This will be a 2 hour sun catcher class! Join us on FRIDAY July 18th from 9:30am-11:30am. 

Pieces made in class will be ready to pick up the following week. (We can ship them to you if need be for $8 per student.)

Children accompanied by an adult are welcome! This is

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Sunday breakfast (5.99 specials!) and a show at Brady's!!
Brady’s

Sunday Breakfast from 8-11am! Large parties welcome, no stairs, fantastic views, and MIMOSAS!

Saltwater Hillbilly from 2-5pm!

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DOGFISH HEAD 30TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL
Southport General Store & Barn

Join us Saturday, 7/26 from 3-7p at the Southport General Store to celebrate our good friends Dogfish Head 30th Anniversary Party!

Each ticket gains you entry to the party of the summer, and includes the following:

- Delicious BBQ buffet prepared by the Southport General Store chefs

- Two drink tickets redeemable for the Dogfish Head beer or canned

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Camden Garden Club Announces Lamppost Sponsors 2025
Camden Garden Club

The Lamppost Initiative encourages private and public sponsorship to help create the public gardens of Camden. This year, town retailors and private citizens have stepped up once again to work with the Club. Planting and maintanence of 13 public spaces is manpowered by Club members and financially supported by donation. 

With pleasure, Camden

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June-July Town Newsletter Posted
Town of Camden

The June-July 2025 Camden Town Newsletter is also available as a .pdf to view or download from NEWS at camdenmaine.gov. Hyperlinks embedded in the newsletter can be accessed via the .pdf.

To sign up to receive an email with the latest newsletter the day it is published, or for questions and comments, send email to newsletter@camdenmaine.gov.

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