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Sunday Tidbit: Be Filled With The Spirit
Eastgate Ministries

 

                                         Sunday Tidbit: Be Filled With The Holy Spirit

      Something was wrong. My spiritual life and walk with God had become a faded memory. In 1977, I was filled with the Holy Spirit and the Father’s love. Now, just a few years later, I felt as dry as desert sand. I wondered, “What is wrong with me? Why am I

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Navigating Mid Coast Maine

 

Navigating Mid Coast Maine:

covers the basics of navigation and trip planning while taking you to the far corners of the Boothbay area. Our instructors have hundreds of hours cruising the waters covered in this course as recreational boaters and on Coast Guard Auxiliary patrols. They are certified CG Auxiliary Small Boat Coxswains and Boat Crew

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Camden Garden Club Invites You to the 77th Garden Tour
Camden Garden Club
We are counting down three weeks till the iconic Camden Garden Tour. This year, there are six distinctive gardens. The majority are designed and maintained by their owners. Your Tour ticket is your all-access pass to gardens and activities across the day. Go to @camdengardenclub.org to purchase your ticket and receive all necessary information.
 
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Boat America!

 

Boat America:

completing this course can lower your boat insurance. In Maine, anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1999 operating a boat with more than 25 hp MUST have a certificate showing completion of Boat America. This course is an introduction to how boats handle, boating laws and requirements, emergencies, and trailering. Cost: $40, includes

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INDIAN NIGHT MONDAY, JUNE 29TH FROM 4-8:30PM AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR
Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

We invite you to join us for Theme Night at 727 Ocean sunset Bar at Smuggler's Cove Inn Monday, June 29th from 4:00 to 8:30pm.  This week we will be exploring the spices and flavors of India.  Reservations recommended. Call 207-633-2800.  www.smugglerscoveinn.com 

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STEVE JONES & COMPANY SUNDAY, JUNE 28th 5-8 PM 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR
Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Join us Sunday afternoon as wel welcome back the very talented local favorite, Steve Jones & Company, Sunday, June 28th from 5-8pm at 727 Ocean Sunset Bar at Smuggler's Cove Inn.  Grab a seat, grab a cocktail and enjoy the amazing Steve Jones & Company.  Reservations recommended.  Call 207-633-2800 www.smugglerscoveinn.com 

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Reimagining a Former Bank Building: 100 Main Street, Damariscotta
Newcastle Realty

 

 

Some people see a vacant building and wonder what it used to be—and others imagine what it could become. That difference is often where opportunity begins. The former bank building at 100 Main Street in Damariscotta is a perfect example. For decades, it served a specific purpose in our community. Constructed by local businessmen who formed

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Boating Course June 16 & 18

 

Suddenly in Command:

basic skills and emergency situations including how boats handle, getting underway, docking, VHF radio, and required equipment are covered. Cost: $30.

 

Date/Time: June 16 & 18, 6 pm - 8 pm. each night. Location: American Legion Hall, 25 Industrial Park., Boothbay ME. To Register/more information: davidbeastwood@gmail.com Davi
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Empty Nest and all the Rest; a one-man comedy show by Clay Hausmann
Camden Opera House

 

One-Man Comedy Show “Empty Nest and All the Rest” to benefit the Camden Opera House’s Community Arts Fund 

Becoming an empty nester hits everyone differently. For some, sorrow, for others, joyful liberation. For comic storyteller Clay Hausmann, it seemed only natural to cope with this major life transition by creating a comedy show about it.

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KNOX COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE CELEBRATES THE 4TH OF JULY IN THOMASTON’S PARADE
Knox County Democrats

The Knox County Democratic Committee (KCDC) will again celebrate the spirit of our community by marching in the Fourth of July parade in Thomaston, Maine. 

The parade theme this year is “250 Years of Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights.” Knox County is more than a place on the map - it is home. In taking part in this tradition, and with each step we

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SINGER/SONGWRITER AARON NADEAU TUESDAY JUNE 23RD 727 OCEAN SUNSET 5:30 to 7:30PM
Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

We invite you to join is in welcoming back singer/songwriter Aaron Nadeau Tuesday, June 23rd from 5:30 to 7:30PM at 727 Ocean Sunset Bar at Smuggler's Cove Inn in East Bootbay.  Happy Hour 3-5PM daily.  Come join us on the deck for cocktails, grab some dinner and listen to the sweet songs of this very talented musician.  For more information call 2

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Lincoln County Real Estate Market Update
Newcastle Realty

 

Although Maine home sales eased slightly year-over-year in May 2026, home values remained strong and stable, while a significant increase in inventory provided buyers with more options heading into the busy spring and summer market.

According to Maine Listings, 1,206 existing single-family homes sold in May. The statewide median sales price (MSP)

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First Responders Weekend at Owls Head Transportation Museum
Owls Head Transportation Museum

The First Responders Weekend at Owls Head Transportation Museum offers something increasingly rare - an opportunity to connect directly with the people serving our communities every day.

This new event is designed to help visitors better understand what it takes to be a first responder while creating opportunities for conversations, learning, and

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Happenings on the Harbor 2026 in Rockport
Rockport Opera House

 

There's something truly magical about live music drifting across the harbor on a warm Maine evening — the sound of the sea, the smell of salt air, neighbors and visitors gathered together on the dock.

Our Summer Concert Series has been a beloved tradition in our little corner of the coast, and this year we need YOUR help to make it happen again
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Come Row With Us Saturday June 27 10-12pm
Megunticook Rowing

Whether you rowed last year or 20 years ago, or you have never tried the sport, we welcome you to Megunticook Rowing. You’ll experience a fun, low-pressure opportunity to get back on the water, reconnect with the sport, and enjoy time with the rowing community. Ages 11-100 are welcome.

What to expect:

•Short, casual land session on ergs, and on

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Rusty Hinges in concert to benefit the Sail, Power & Steam Museum, Fri., July 10, 7 p.m.
Sail Power & Steam Museum
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Rusty Hinges concert to benefit SPSM
Sail Power & Steam Museum

 

Rusty Hinges in concert to benefit the Sail, Power, & Steam Museum

The Rusty Hinges band will be on stage at the Sail, Power, & Steam Museum (SPSM) for a benefit concert, Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. Rusty Hinges’ appearance is part of the 2026 SPSM Summer Concert Series at the Sail, Power, &
Steam Museum, which is located at the Old Snow

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Shop for Hope 2026: VIP Tickets on Sale Now!
New Hope Midcoast

Shop for Hope 2026 is coming to the Flangan Center in Rockland July 16-18, and first-night VIP tickets are on sale now! Join us for this fun, community evening Thursday, July 16 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. This elegant event features first selection from from our amazing array of clothing and accessories, like items from Black Parrot, EILEEN FISHER, Jill

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Rhythm, Blues, and All That Jazz in Camden July 4
Camden Rotary Club

 

Camden Rotary Club will present four free outdoor concerts during its annual Music by the Sea celebration on Saturday, July 4.

The event will feature jazz, ragtime, Dixieland, July 4th favorites, and rhythm & blues.

Here's the lineup: 

Noon – 1:00 p.m. Bay Chamber Concerts Jazz Ensemble (Village Green)

2:00 – 3:15 p.m. Red Hot Peppers Dixieland

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Camden Garden Club Welcomes Cassie Sano as Featured Artist as well as Two New Demonstrations
Camden Garden Club
Join the 77th Garden Tour showcasing six distinctive gardens designed and maintained by their owners.
Your Tour ticket is your all-access pass to gardens and activities across the day.
The day is self-guided at your own pace.

Not to be missed:
Cassie Sano, En Plein Air artist, and garden demonstrations by Linda Redmond of Brae Maple Farm and
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MONDAY THEME NIGHT AT 727 - INDIAN NIGHT

INDIAN NIGHT MONDAY, JUNE 29TH FROM 4-8:30PM AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

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Stevie Jones & Company Sunday June 28th 5-8pm

STEVE JONES & COMPANY SUNDAY, JUNE 28th 5-8 PM 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

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Former Bank Reimagined

Reimagining a Former Bank Building: 100 Main Street, Damariscotta

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Empty Nest and all the Rest; a one-man comedy show by Clay Hausmann

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