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Gordon Bok Concert Coming April 18!
West Bay Rotary

There are only a few tickets left as West Bay Rotary of Camden proudly presents "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

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Blue Café performance by singer/songwriter Alice Limoges on April 1st
Camden Opera House

Alice Limoges brings her powerful voice to the Blue Café at the Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. Camden on April 1 at 7:30 PM. 

Born and raised in coastal Maine, Alice Limoges was singing before she could walk, with roots in the folk, jazz, and rock traditions of her childhood. After seven years immersed in the New York City music scene, she

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Folk, Fiddle and Feet - Workshop and Concert
Rockport Opera House

An afternoon with Lissa Schneckenburger, Nic Gareiss, and Garrett Cameron

Vermont-based fiddler and composer Lissa Schneckenburger, step dancer Nic Gareiss, and multi-instrumentalist Garrett Cameron join forces to create music that’s equal parts rooted tradition and fearless exploration. Together, they craft concerts full of rhythm, melody

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Did AI hijack your book for training purposes? Make a claim before March 30
DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

Note to all authors: You should check if your book was used improperly by the AI company Anthropic. March 30 is the deadline.

Bartz v. Anthropic is one of the major copyright lawsuits brought by authors against an AI company for using books without permission to train large language models. It was filed by nonfiction authors Charles Graeber (The

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GIVE THE GIFT OF BETTER/SAFE BOATING!
Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Courses

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

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Kids Play Pickleball with UMaine Black Bears!
Midcoast Recreation Center

Kids ages 14 and under get the chance to be teamed up with college players for a day of fun and learning on the court. Youth players will play singles matches while the college players coach and encourage them, then team up with a college coach for doubles games together. It’s a great opportunity for kids to build skills, confidence, and

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A New Era in Real Estate: What It Means for Maine and Our Communities By Dennis Hilton, Designated Broker, Newcastle Realty
Newcastle Realty

Over the past year, the real estate industry has entered a new chapter following a national legal settlement in 2024. While much of the public discussion has focused on commissions, the more important story is what these changes mean for buyers and sellers in Maine and here in our communities. At its core, this shift is about something long overdue

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Tips on selling your book without social media
DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

In a popular online writing group, here are tips from two authors with two approaches to selling books without a social media presence. 

TIp #1

"The short answer is that books sell through discoverability, and social media is just one channel for that. Amazon ads, a strong cover that signals genre correctly, a blurb that hooks in the first two

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Exploring the Past & Future of Primary Care
Camden Rotary Club
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Sunday Tidbit: God's Saving Grace Part 2
Eastgate Ministries

      As previously noted in the last tidbit, we are familiar with God’s saving grace, the gift of salvation. But His saving grace also touches every part of our lives. As the Bible shows, God’s Spirit sometimes intervenes to save us from certain death, injury, and the traps the enemy sets.

     In the book of Daniel, chapter 3, King

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Attention Parents! It’s Not Too Late to Join a Spring Sport Your Child Will Love - Come Row with Megunticook Rowing!
Megunticook Rowing

Looking for a fresh, exciting challenge for your child this spring? Megunticook Rowing is welcoming new members for the Spring 2026 Varsity and Club teams! Whether your child is an experienced athlete or brand-new to rowing, there’s a seat waiting for them.

Dry-land training is happening afternoons at the Penobscot Bay YMCA, and we’ll move to

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Sail, Power, and Steam Museum is the new home of Four-Ton Triple-Stage Expansion Steam Engine
Sail Power & Steam Museum

The Sail, Power, and Steam Museum (SPSM) in Rockland, is the new home of a rare Triple-Stage Expansion Engine, donated to us by the Maine Maritime Museum (MMM) in Bath, Maine. When our museum reopens for the season on May 1, 2026, visitors can view first-hand this enormous engine exhibit and watch it run almost as it did in the 19th and 20th

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Hanneke Cassel Band at the Rockport Opera House
Rockport Opera House

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

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KCDC Meeting on April 14: Hear How Federal Economic Policy is Hurting Maine Families
Knox County Democrats

When:             5:15 PM – 7:00 PM - Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Where:            Community Room, Rockland Public Library

                        80 Union Street, Rockland

Please join the Knox County Democratic Committee (KCDC) for our April 14th meeting at the Rockland Public Library Community Room. Following the business meeting (5:15 PM - 6:00 PM)

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Hear how Federal Economic Policy is Hurting Maine Families
Knox County Democrats

Hear how Federal Economic Policy is Hurting Maine Families

When:             5:15 PM – 7:00 PM - Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Where:            Community Room, Rockland Public Library

                        80 Union Street, Rockland

Please join the Knox County Democratic Committee (KCDC) for our April 14th meeting at Rockland Public Library Community

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Watts Hall Community Arts Announces Grand Reopening in April with Full Month of Events
Watts Hall Community Arts

After more than six months of closure for renovations, Watts Hall Community Arts is set to reopen its doors this April with a full lineup of music, dancing, and community celebrations. Located at 174 Main Street in Thomaston, Watts Hall will welcome the public back with a mix of ticketed performances and free events throughout the month.

“We are

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Did You Know… Camden Lions Club partners with Camden-Rockport Middle School for the International Peace Poster Contest? We could use a little more peace today!?
Camden Lions Club

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

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2026 YEAR-TO-DATE MARKET AND SALES UPDATE *
Newcastle Realty

Despite February typically being a slower month for Maine’s single-family home market, home prices continued to show steady growth. The median sales price rose 3.47 percent to $395,000, meaning half of the homes sold for more and half sold for less. According to Maine Listings, Realtors closed 691 home sales statewide in February, representing an 8

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Attention Parents! Looking for a Spring Sport for Your Child? Join Megunticook Rowing! 
Megunticook Rowing

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.

VAR

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Rockport Update at Camden Rotary Club on 3/17
Camden Rotary Club

Rockport Select Board Chair Denise Munger will update the Camden Rotary Club on current issues facing the town during the club's weekly meeting at noon Tuesday, March 17.

Visitors are welcome to attend the meeting at First Congregational Church, Camden, or via Zoom.

For online connection details, please visit https://camdenrotary.org/speakers/.

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Gordon Bok and The January Men & Then Some, April 18. Tickets are going fast, so don't delay. Go to: https://camdenoperahouse.thundertix.com/events/259726

Gordon Bok Concert Coming April 18!

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Folk, Fiddle and Feet

Folk, Fiddle and Feet - Workshop and Concert

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Did AI hijack your book for training purposes? Make a claim before March 30

DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors
Dennis Hilton, Designated Broker, Newcastle Realty

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