Garden on a Ledge, A Palette in Bloom
Built atop a rocky ledge, this very special garden rests on yards of topsoil brought in to create meadowland and perennial beds that bloom all summer. A colorful variety of annuals is planted each year among steadfast perennials, so that the garden is ever-changing, always a different palette of color.
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Newcastle Realty has recently expanded its investment in new technology and training to help agents stay organized, improve communication with clients, and simplify the day-to-day process of buying and selling real estate.
Earlier this year, the locally owned Midcoast Maine brokerage began rolling out a new transaction management and client
Savani Latin Jazz Quartet performs at the Camden Opera House on Friday, June 12th at 7:30pm!
Friday night's Jazz in June Camden headliner is the Savani Latin Jazz Quartet. Traditional rhythms of Cuba and South America are given flight with jazz arrangements that highlight the improvisatory prowess of the musicians. Elspeth Savani has had the
John Scofield Trio performs at the Camden Opera House on Saturday, June 13th at 7:30pm!
Headlining Jazz in June on Saturday, June 13th is the acclaimed John Scofield Trio, which features three-time Grammy Award winning guitarist and composer John Scofield, bass player Vicente Archer and percussionist Bill Stewart. Their music is intricate, pers
FROM: Jim Sharp, Executive Director
sailpowersteammuseum@gmail.com
DATE: May 18, 2026
RE: Moorings Available at SPSM/Midcoast Sailing Center
Rent a Mooring at the Sail, Power, & Steam Museum
Rockland – The Sail, Power, & Steam Museum’s (SPSM) Midcoast
Finally the weather has turned and we are able to get some outside work done! Can you believe this weekend is Mermorial Day? We are not sure we can but we are getting it rolling and ready for the Saltwater Hillbilly's opening preformance this Sunday from 2-5.
See you There!!
It's prime time for ducks! On Sunday June 14th at 12:00 p.m. the West Bay Rotary Club's annual Duck Derby lines up 3,000 rubber ducks at the top of the falls in Camden Harbor, and with the sound of an air horn, they're released, furiously competing to be the first across the finish line.
“This is quite the show,” said West Bay Rotary President
Join Camden Garden Club on Thursday, May 28, to hear our speaker, Peter Ralston, at 9:30 AM. The meeting is at St Thomas’ Episcopal Church, Camden.
Continuing our “Re-Visioning “ theme, Peter Ralston, well-known for his iconic photographs of the people and working communities that define coastal Maine’s character, will be speaking about how he
Kyra Anderson, will be guest speaker at the the Camden Rotary Club's noontime meeting on Tuesday, May 19. She will tell about her University of Tennessee junior Spring-2026 semester at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain, and its impact. By planning ahead and taking extra courses during the summer of 2025, Kyra had time to travel extensively
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
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
We invite you to join us at 727 Ocean Suinset at Smuggler's Cove Inn, Tuesday, May 19th from 5:30 to 7:30PM when local favorite, Chip Schwehm, opens our 2026 season. Join us for Happy Hour daily from 3:00 to 5:00pm, dine on our outdoor deck overlooking the ocean and listen to the sweet sounds of Chip Schwehm on guitar and vocals. For more
We are open for the 2026 season and just waiting for you. We have a new look, new faces, and spectacular sunsets. Happy Hour daily from 3:00 to 5:00PM. Restaurant is closed Wednesdays. Entertainment Sunday nights from 5:00 to 8:00PM and Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7:30PM. For more information call (207) 633-579-7004. www.smugglerscoveinn.com
Public roller skating is back at Midcoast Rec, including our popular Late Skates from 6:00-8:00pm. This year, Late Skates will be held EVERY Friday and Saturday, with themed skates sprinkled in throughout the season.
The next Late Skate in our series will be the Disco Late Skate on Friday, May 22nd! Disco is alive and well, and it lives on
Trekkers’ Biennial Art Auction: 360 Degrees of Support
May 21–28 | Online Auction & In-Person Viewing
Pascal Hall, 86 Pascal Hall, Rockport
Trekkers invites the community to its Biennial Art Auction, showcasing work by more than 35 artists from Midcoast Maine and beyond. Artists were invited to explore the theme “360 Degrees of Support,” reflecting
If you are interested in serving your community with the Camden Lions Club (or have a generous optician), please contact Matt Jones at: mjone10@gmail.com.
Sunday Tidbit: Is This Really You, Lord?
It was an ordinary workday. That is, until a stray question popped into my mind, “What would you do if you saw a naked lady?” Surprised, I responded, “Well, that can’t be Jesus!” But the same question, like a boomerang, came back again, “What would you do if
In Maine, “going down cellar” is part of daily life. But when moisture, musty air, or even radon starts showing up, it rarely stays in the basement. It affects the entire home.
For many older homes across Midcoast Maine, fixing a wet basement typically falls somewhere between $15,000 and $30,000+. That’s a wide range, but there’s a reason for it.
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Writing advice from authors who have done the work and know what works!
Romance and PNR live on TikTok and KU page reads. Nonfiction makes money on email lists and Amazon Ads. Sci-fi and fantasy do well on BookBub featured deals. Literary moves through Goodreads and Substack. Pick the one that fits your genre, not the one that's loud on Reddit this
