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Midcoast Interact Invites New Members to Join in Community Service

West Bay Rotary

Midcoast Interact invites students currently attending Camden Hills Regional High School and those entering Camden Hills in the fall of 2021 to join them for their last community project of the academic year. Scheduled for the morning of Saturday, May 29th, students will assist West Bay Rotarians...
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The May Salty Paws is out whether you want it to be or not!Make sure to consult your local elected official or bartender if your panties are all in a sufficient bunch over this. Otherwise, check it out: https://mailchi.mp/797948287b3c/the-salty-paws-may-7225678 AN APOLOGY:For the longest time I'...
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Two people chosen at random from a pool of correct answers will win a 3oz bag of Bare Bites dehydrated beef liver! Good for dogs AND cats. If you are from away, you will be mailed your winning as long as you don’t live in some weird place like Kamchatka or some place that doesn’t have postal...
West Bay Rotary 2021 Community Challenge!

West Bay Rotary

While the end of the pandemic may be coming into view, its impact on many of our friends and neighbors is still being felt and it’s going to be felt for quite some time. Thanks to West Bay Rotary (WBR), there is a great way to help them get through it and double your impact. WBR in partnership...
Accepting New Students

Peopleplace Cooperative Preschool

We welcome you to be a partner in your child’s first educational experience. At Peopleplace, we believe an excellent education fosters the unique and creative potential of every child, nurturing both their social and emotional development as well as their academic foundation. Our goal is to create...
Free 15 minute consultations with Dr. Maloof Available! - Atlas Naturopathic

Atlas Naturopathic Health Center

Atlas Naturopathic, Rockport's new holistic healthcare center, is now accepting new patients. Dr. Alison Maloof, ND is a naturopathic family medicine doctor treating new and existing patients with the option of in-person or telemedicine visits. As a Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Maloof always tries to...
When is it time to hire a financial advisor?

Birch Point Wealth Management

You may be wondering when or if there is a right time to hire a financial advisor. The simple answer is when you think an advisor can add more value than what you can achieve on your own. Here are some common situations that lead families to reach out to a financial advisor for help: It's...
It’s Time for a Better Way to Work!

Our Port Workspace

Our Port Workspace offers a home for your business to thrive in beautiful Boothbay Harbor!
STEM research course offered to high school students at UMaine Hutchinson Center tuition free

The University of Maine Hutchinson Center

Belfast, Maine — Registration is open for an innovative five-week college STEM research course for qualified high school students (grade 10–12) offered by the University of Maine, June 28–July 30, at the UMaine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. Introduction to Integrated Science and Career Exploration...
Camden Rotary Explores Childcare Gaps on May 11

Penobscot Bay YMCA CEO Melissa Bellew will discuss childcare gaps in Midcoast Maine at Camden Rotary Club’s Zoom meeting at noon Tuesday, May 11. Bellew’s talk is the ninth in a series the club is hosting on local economic and workforce development challenges. It will cover the soaring need for...
Online Grant Writing professional development program to be offered in May

The University of Maine Hutchinson Center

Belfast, Maine — Registration is now open for a five-day professional development program, Grant Writing Essentials, on May 21 & 28 and June 4, 11 & 18 from 9 a.m.–Noon through the University of Maine Hutchinson Center. The fee for this online, instructor-led program is $850. This program...
Join Rock Coast Networkers 1st Business Connect

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Rock Coast Networkers is hosting its very first RCN Business Connect May 13th 2021 at 7:30am to be held Virtually via Zoom or in person at our local meeting location, courtesy of Rock Harbor Brewing Company.Guest Speakers will be Diane Sturgeon, Deputy District Director of the Small Business...
Early College for High School Students at UMA Rockland Includes Summer Course in Personal Financial Planning

University of Maine at Augusta - Rockland Center

Students currently enrolled in high school are eligible for free summer University courses through UMA Rockland. The summer term begins Monday, May 17. The program, known as High School Aspirations, provides an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to enroll in courses that take place...
New Hope for Women Celebrates 40th Year with New, Responsive Website

New Hope for Women

New Hope for Women, now celebrating its 40th anniversary as Midcoast Maine’s only domestic violence resource center, announces the launch of its new website at newhopeforwomen.org. As part of the agency’s rebranding, the improved website helps community members affected by domestic abuse, dating...
Mediation & the Art of Conflict Transformation professional development program to be offered in June

The University of Maine Hutchinson Center

Belfast, Maine — Registration is now open for a five-day professional development program, Mediation & the Art of Conflict Transformation, offered June 14–18 from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. The fee for this in-person program is $850, and includes...
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A brand NEW and stupid Harbor Dog’s Stories blog is out. Unfortunately, it’s about Don. Read the teaser below and click on the link below if you aren’t: AngeredConfused Bent on giving Don a black eyeAbout to pee yourselfIn court defending a chargeDriving Hello. This is Chad Rancid of “Who The...
Affordable Housing Strategies Aired at Camden Rotary Club

Guest speaker Joe Cloutier shared his perspective as a developer of affordable workforce housing solutions during a recent Camden Rotary Club meeting. Cloutier, who co-founded Realty Resources Group and has created numerous workforce housing communities in New England, addressed the club as part...
Medicare 101 Workshops (Free, on Zoom) - Sign Up Today!

Allen Insurance and Financial

Allen Insurance and Financial is holding a series of free Medicare 101 workshops in 2021. All are Zoom presentations with specific meeting information provided by email. Unless noted, please email sgilbert@allenif.com for registration information. Monday, May 10, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Register with...
Water as Medicine—Wellness Wednesdays with Dr. Alison Maloof, ND

Atlas Naturopathic Health Center

Water as Medicine—Wellness Wednesdays with Dr. Alison Maloof, ND Water has had a long history of use in medicine over thousands of years. Hydrotherapy— “Water Cure” Hydrotherapy is the therapeutic use of water, which was first officially used by naturopathic doctors in the 1800’s by Father...
Addressing Childcare Gaps in Midcoast Maine

Penobscot Bay YMCA CEO Melissa Bellew will discuss childcare gaps in Midcoast Maine at Camden Rotary Club’s Zoom meeting at noon Tuesday, May 11. Bellew’s talk is the ninth in a series the club is hosting on local economic and workforce development challenges. It will cover the widening needs for...
A Conversation with Laura Miller, New Board Member at Trekkers

Trekkers

By: Teresa Valdepenas, Communications & Impact Manager at Trekkers ROCKLAND - I spoke with Laura Miller, of Tenants Harbor, who joined the Board of Trekkers last Fall. She’s a parent of a 6th grade “Trekkers-hopeful” and also three older sons who are in or have been in Trekkers (one who...
Lincoln Home Staff and Residents Celebrate their New Sign

The Lincoln Home Lifestyle

Residents at The Lincoln Home are always up for celebrating! Today, a group of residents and staff, sporting their new t-shirts, came out to show off their new sign. Check out the new website, www.lincoln-home.org, to see all the fun events planned for this summer!
Congratulations to Patrick Chamberlin on Earning His CIC Designation!

Allen Insurance and Financial

Patrick Chamberlin, a member of the business insurance team at Allen Insurance and Financial, has earned the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor, one of the insurance industry’s most highly respected designations. “CICs are recognized for expertise and commitment to the industry and it is...
April 2021 Real Estate Market Update

Newcastle Realty

Home buyer demand persists in the Maine real estate market, with Realtors reporting 1,313 single-family home sales for the month of March alone—a jump of 16.81 percent over March 2020. Statistics shared by Maine Listings infer the statewide median sales price (MSP) reached $268,500, an increase of...
Supporting Students From Diverse Backgrounds program to be offered April 29 & 30

The University of Maine Hutchinson Center

Belfast, Maine — Registration is now open for an online two-day professional development program, Supporting Students From Diverse Backgrounds, offered April 29–30 from 4–6 p.m. through the University of Maine Hutchinson Center. The fee for this online program is $95. This virtual professional...
Help Megunticook Rowing row the coast of Maine!

Megunticook Rowing

Maine has the 4th longest coastline of all states in the U.S : 5,597,298 meters! Megunticook Rowing has set a challenge to “row” the length of Maine’s coastline this winter. We are finishing up on May 1! Come join us on the green in Camden and at the MidCoast Recreation Center in Rockport on...
Ashwood Waldorf School to Host Virtual Open House Series

Ashwood Waldorf School

Starting in January, Ashwood Waldorf School will host a series of Virtual Open Houses for adults interested in learning about the school’s innovative kindergarten through 8th grade programs. The first Virtual Open House will take place on Wednesday, January 27 from 6:00–7:00 p.m. The theme will be...
West Bay Rotary is raising money for Merryspring Nature Center

West Bay Rotary

West Bay Rotary is raising money for Merryspring Nature Center and you can help. It is a West Bay Rotary tradition that members donate money for charities and nonprofits by putting money into buckets on the table at each meeting. Because we are currently meeting via Zoom, we are now calling these...
Meet Our April Pet of the Month!

The Camden Hospital for Animals

Finley is a 12 year old English Cream golden retriever who has been with his family, the Weilers, since he was a puppy. April happens to be his birth month, so on the 23rd he will be turning 13 years old--a very admirable age for a golden of his size (90lbs)! Finley is his family’s fourth golden...
UMA Rockland Preparing Future Nurses

University of Maine at Augusta - Rockland Center

Admission to the University of Maine at Augusta's Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Fall of 2021 is underway at the UMA Rockland Center. In addition 16 second-year sophomore students will begin clinical education and nursing laboratory components next fall in the local area, having finished up...
Camden Rotary Club to Invest $23,000 in Grants for Local Nonprofits

The Camden Rotary Club has selected six local nonprofit organizations to receive a total of $23,000 in grants for community services in Knox County and Lincolnville. New Hope For Women will receive $10,000 to continue providing emergency shelter and food for victims of domestic violence. The need...
Meesha Luce Earns CPIA Designation

Allen Insurance and Financial

Meesha Luce, ACSR, a member of the personal insurance team at Allen Insurance and Financial, has earned the Certified Professional Insurance agent designation from the American Insurance Marketing and Sales Society. The CPIA designation emphasizes critical skills in insurance underwriting,...
Chef Ingrid Gundersen from The Lincoln Home Shares a Fun Appetizer Recipe

The Lincoln Home Lifestyle

Ingrid Gundersen is part of the culinary team at The Lincoln Home. She started cooking as soon as she was able to hold a spoon, helping her mother and grandmother cook whenever they would let her. Ingrid got her first cooking job at 16 then attended Southern Maine Community College’s culinary arts...
DAY OF THE DOGS - THE FORBIDDEN PIG

Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters

My Dog “Max” has written the latest installment of his new Novel- ”Day of the Dogs.” He’s pretty proud of it. And a dog who can write a novel SHOULD be proud of himself. Don’t you agree? First Installment, click here: https://www.twosaltydogs.net/blog/day-of-the-dogs-volume-i-by-max/...
The World’s Most Popular Drink—Wellness Wednesdays with Dr. Maloof, ND

Atlas Naturopathic Health Center

The World’s Most Popular Drink—Wellness Wednesdays with Dr. Maloof, ND What is the number one beverage, besides water of course, worldwide? Tea! American’s drink more coffee than any other country, but tea is the most popular beverage worldwide. People having been drinking tea throughout Asia...
Camden Rotarians Explore Workforce Housing Challenges and Solutions

Joe Cloutier, co-founder of Realty Resources Group, will discuss affordable workforce housing solutions at Camden Rotary Club’s Zoom meeting at noon on Tuesday, April 20. Cloutier will discuss completed affordable housing projects in New England and how these developments have diversified...
SoundCheck: Natále

Camden Opera House

Genre-defying singer/songwriter and trio offer eclectic mix of soul, folk-rock and Middle Eastern vibes in audience-free livestream from Camden Opera House stage to its Facebook page, free to watch (no link or RSVP needed). Sponsored by Camden Maine Stay Inn. Donations to Community Arts Fund ...
The Lincoln Home Launches New Website

The Lincoln Home Lifestyle

The Lincoln Home has been working on recreating a new look and brand to communicate the essence of the Vibrant Senior Living that residents enjoy at our all inclusive assisted and independent living community in Newcastle. The new website, www.lincoln-home.org was launched today. The Lincoln Home...
The Lincoln Home Donates A Summer Camp Scholarship to The Merry Barn

The Lincoln Home Lifestyle

Stephanie Noyes McSherry, founder of Merry Barn Writers’ Retreat & Educational Consulting, has been working with residents at The Lincoln Home helping them engage in writing and sharing stories, adventures and memories from their lives. The group, who have met weekly since the fall, look...
OUR APRIL NEWSLETTER IS OUT.

Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters

It might be easier to read the monthly Two Salty Dog’s Newsletter, The Salty Paws here: https://mailchi.mp/2017ef17088a/the-salty-paws-april-7222957 Or just sign up for it here, dummy. It comes on the 1st of every month: https://us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=0e5740287c6b4fe45247c8351&id=...
Please help West Bay Rotary support Mid-Coast Recovery Coalition

West Bay Rotary

West Bay Rotary is raising money for Mid-Coast Recovery Coalition and you can help. It is a West Bay Rotary tradition that members donate money for charities and nonprofits by putting money into buckets on the table at each meeting. Because we are meeting via Zoom these days, we are now calling...
Pints & Puppies!!

Brady’s

That’s right people!! Saturday April 17th, Brady’s will be hosting simultaneous events! Underhound Railroad will be here with puppies looking for their furever homes and Boothbay Craft Brewery will be here pouring and talking about their fabulous beer! What in the world could be be better? Well...
Free Medicare 101 Workshops - Sign Up Today!

Allen Insurance and Financial

Allen Insurance and Financial is holding a series of free Medicare 101 workshops in 2021. All are Zoom presentations with specific meeting information provided by email. Unless noted, please email sgilbert@allenif.com for registration information. Thursday, April 29, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Register with...
THE ONLY NOVEL WRITTEN BY A DOG

Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters

My Dog “Max” has written the latest installment of his new Novel- ”Day of the Dogs.” He’s pretty proud of it. And a dog who can write a novel SHOULD be proud of himself. Don’t you agree? First Installment, click here: https://www.twosaltydogs.net/blog/day-of-the-dogs-volume-i-by-max/...
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SOCIAL MEDIA

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Is there a void in your life? Do you find that you're wasting away too much of your precious life on Facebook and Instagram? Has social media made you distant and cold to your family and loved ones? Then Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters BRAND NEW Pinterest Page is for you! ** ENJOY our cutting and...
Field & Forest, Art & Science: Ashwood to Offer an Array of Summer Camps

Ashwood Waldorf School

Ashwood Waldorf School is offering a diverse menu of camps this summer for ages 3 through grade 8. For the youngest campers, Ashwood’s nursery teacher, Tamara Rosenthal, will be leading five mornings of Field & Forest Camp for ages 3-4, August 9–13 from 9:00 am. until noon. Campers will explore...
Parking.... It’s still a thing

Brady’s

Just a reminder that parking across the street does exist for Brady’s and we will be putting signs up very soon. The parking for Brady’s is in the back of the lot and in front of both dumpsters which is fine anytime we are open. We ask that everyone respect each others space. We all need a great...
SoundCheck: Mark Tipton Trio

Camden Opera House

Trumpeter, composer, producer and educator brings his jazz-and-more trio for audience-free livestream from Camden Opera House stage to its Facebook page, free to watch (no link or RSVP needed). Sponsored by Camden Maine Stay Inn. Donations to Community Arts Fund appreciated. Rescheduled from...
Registration is Open for Summer and Fall 2021 Classes at the University of Maine at Augusta. Time to Visit URock to learn more.

University of Maine at Augusta - Rockland Center

The University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) has begun registration for summer and fall courses and UMA Rockland Center staff are available to help recent high school graduates, transfer students, and returning students complete their application; start the financial aid process; and enroll in summer...
The Clean Fifteen 2021 Explained—Wellness Wednesdays with Dr. Maloof, ND

Atlas Naturopathic Health Center

The Clean Fifteen 2021 Explained—Wellness Wednesdays with Dr. Maloof, ND The top 15 foods least contaminated with pesticides Dr. Alison Maloof typically recommends eating organic foods as much as possible. However, if you’re on a budget buying organic can be overwhelming. The Clean 15 foods are...

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