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Holiday Fused Glass Workshop 11/7
Southport General Store & Barn

We’re enjoying this crisp fall weather here at Southport General Store & Barn, and we’re looking forward to our next glass class this Saturday, November 7!

We still have a few more spots open for our next Fused Glass Workshop and would love to welcome you to join us!
Class takes place on November 7th form 10 AM–12 PM in the Barn.


Kathy Faass’s

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Could a Habitat Home Be Right for You?
Midcoast Habitat for Humanity and Restore

 

Does Affordable Homeownership Feel Out of Reach?

We're Now Accepting Applications for New Homes Coming to Rockport and Thomaston!

Owning a home in Knox County may feel out of reach, but Midcoast Habitat for Humanity is working to change that.

We're building new, affordable homes in Rockport and Thomaston, creating opportunities for local

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KCDC Post-Election Celebration and Volunteer Thank You
Knox County Democrats

Before we close up KCDC Head-quarters for another election cycle...we're going to party! In recognition and thanks for our fantastic Volunteers ~ for all the hard work & dedication.

Light supper will be provided, including pizza, salad, beer, wine, and soft drinks. Optional- bring a dessert to share. We'll also pick the winner in the much

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KCDC Monthly Meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Knox County Democrats

KCDC will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 from 5:15 PM -7:30 PM at the Rockland Public Library Community Room.


If you would like to become a voting member of KCDC, please email Recording Secretary Mae Nash.

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Dervish brings three decades of traditional Irish music to Strand Theatre
The Strand Theatre

For more than three decades, the Irish traditional music ensemble Dervish has carried the sounds, stories, and spirit of northwest Ireland to audiences around the world. On Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m., the celebrated Sligo-based band brings its live performance to the Strand Theatre in Rockland.

One of Ireland’s most acclaimed traditional

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CSC INSTRUCTORS SPEAK OUT
Coastal Senior College

 

CSC INSTRUCTORS SPEAK OUT

In our 25th Anniversary year Coastal Senior College salutes our instructors who give of their knowledge, their years of experience and especially their keen interest in sharing their valuable resources as the volunteer pillars of the College’s commitment to lifelong learning.

Indeed, WHY do they return to CSC with

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Pokey LaFarge and his band return to the Camden Opera House on November 14th
Camden Opera House

 

Pokey LaFarge and his band return to the Camden Opera House on November 14th celebrating the release of his new album, Rent Money! 

For two decades, Pokey LaFarge has carved his own path with a sound that blends Americana, roots, swing, and rockabilly into something entirely his own. Rent Money is packed with twanging guitars, infectious

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Taking a poll! What times work best for a free Zoom session on book marketing in Maine?
DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

Authors! I'm planning on doing a free Zoom session for Maine authors on Monday, November 9, and want to get a sense of what time works best for all of you. 

The Maine Author's Marketing Playbook

After years of mastering the art of writing, many authors find pivoting to marketing and promotion unfamiliar and overwhelming. Kay Stephens, a Maine

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Help for Kyiv: Briefing in Camden on 11/5
Camden Rotary Club

 

The Camden Rotary Club invites the public to learn about a drive to provide portable generators to offset severe electricity shortages in Kyiv, Ukraine.
A free one-hour program at First Congregational Church, 55 Elm Street, Camden, at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 5, will feature livestream connections with Volodymyr Pilipenko, founder of the Kyiv
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Please Help Feed and Provide this Mission Work
Eastgate Ministries

 

Greetings.

     In 8 days, I will be leaving for Pakistan on November 11th.I am raising funds to help the people who work at the brick factory. Located in the countryside, people of all ages make bricks for the brick master. They work for a meager income and barely make ends meet. Each family lives in a one-room brick house, about the size of most

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How to publish your own book event in Maine newspapers: no press release needed
DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

Have you ever put together a press release for an upcoming author event, sent it on time to the newspaper editor, checked the paper close to the event date...and nothing?

It's a frustrating reality. Sometimes newspapers get inundated with press releases, and they don't run. 

All that time and effort wasted.

Here's a pro tip from DIY Book Marketing

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1St Community Lunch hosted by Boothbay Region Dart League 11/2
Brady’s
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Did You Know… Camden Lions Club purchases and displays the American Flag on Veteran’s Day in downtown Camden? If you are interested in serving your community with the Camden Lions Club, please contact Matt Jones at: mjone10@gmail.com
Camden Lions Club
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Sunday Tidbit: "How Am I?" you ask
Eastgate Ministries

 

      A common way to greet someone is to ask, “How are you?” While this seems like a way to connect with people, I have often questioned its purpose. “Are you really interested in knowing? Or is this just a polite way to start a conversation, or are you just interested in obtaining personal information?” For many, it’s a simple way to say hello

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1St Community Lunch begins Monday November 2nd!!
Brady’s

Monday the 7th season of Community Lunch begins at Brady's with the Boothbay Region Dart League hosting. The gang is all ready and all are expecting busy Mondays as fuel & fuel prices continue to rise. Community Lunch has been in existance since 2009, feeding and providing fellowship to members of the Boothbay Region throughout the winter months

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HUGE weekend at Brady's and .50 WINGS for Sunday Football
Brady’s

The weekend is shaping up to be a big one at Brady's starting off the rip at 11am Saturday with an 80th birthday celebration for Billy Dodge. All are welcome and the kitchen will be open early. Saturday afternoon the college football games are heating up and Brady's will have your favorites.

Sunday is breakfast at 7:30 until 11 am and at 1pm the

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Learn how to Get Your Captain’s License during a Meet ‘n’ Greet with Captain Greg Metcalf at the Sail, Power, & Steam Museum
Sail Power & Steam Museum

 

Learn how to Get Your Captain’s License during a Meet ‘n’ Greet with Captain Greg Metcalf at the Sail, Power, & Steam Museum

Rockland – Ever wanted a captain’s license and wondered if it’s possible in Midcoast Maine?  Well, it is possible because locally, you can complete the training and medical requirements to obtain a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

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COH Blue Café presents Castlebay
Camden Opera House

 

On Wednesday, October 28th at 7:30 pm: the Camden Opera House Blue Café presents Castlebay.

The folk duo Castlebay will present a concert of both traditional and contemporary songs in celebration of Samhain, the late autumn Celtic holiday known to most people as Halloween. This special concert will explore the many aspects of the Samhain

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Boat Surveying with Captain Mike McHenry at the Sail, Power, & Steam Museum, Sat., November 14, 10 a.m. to noon.
Sail Power & Steam Museum

 

Press Release:  For Immediate Release

Learn about the importance of surveying vessels of all sizes with Captain Mike McHenry at the Sail, Power, & Steam Museum

Rockland  - Join us at the Sail, Power, & Steam Museum for an engaging late morning event to learn all about surveying vessels and boats of all sizes with Captain Mike McHenry on Saturday

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The Modern Mindreaders at the Rockport Opera House
Rockport Opera House

 

The Modern Mind Readers - An Evening of Magic and Mystery

An astonishing evening of family-friendly entertainment where world-renowned Mentalists Tabraze and Robin (The Modern Mind Readers) amaze and delight with feats of Mind Reading and Magic.

 

Meet Tabreze and Robin

Award winning entertainer Tabraze Sheikh has been performing incredible feats

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Holiday Fused Glass Workshop 11/7

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Southport General Store & Barn
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