If you are interested in serving your community with the Camden Lions Club, please contact Matt Jones at: mjone10@gmail.com.
Book marketing doesn’t have to be overwhelming—or expensive.
The DIY Book Marketing Studio is a new collection of tools, guides, and resources designed to help Maine authors take control of their book promotion with confidence.
Whether you’re launching your first book or reviving a backlist title with a new event, this studio of affordable
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
Due to ice and weather conditions, all Town of Camden non-emergency facilities are closed today, Monday, Dec. 29. All emergency facilities will remain open as usual.
Town officials are urging motorists and pedestrians to use care on roads and sidewalks if they must go outdoors or travel.
Note: all town offices will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1, New
Winter Edition Tour: Story Songs of the 70s: Gordon Lightfoot, Harry Chapin, and Cat Stevens.
Sunday January 25th, 2026 at 4pm
Rockport Opera House is delighted to host Tom as part of their Winter Tour. Maine-based singer-songwriter Tom DiMenna brings the Winter Edition of Story Songs with a group of accompanists, the show celebrates the beloved
Winter Wonderland Contra Dance - Friday January 16th
Musicians: Willy Clemetson, Samuel Foucher, & Bennett Konesni with caller
Chrissy Fowler
Community dance 6:30 pm
Workshop 7:30 pm
Contras begin at 8:00 pm
Tickets at the door!
Monday's Community Lunch is being hosted by Byron Cortez & Stanley Hornsby and the Mexican spread they have planned is epic. From scratch EVERYTHING!! There may be a little rain in the forecast but that has never slowed us down. Come on down Brady's at 11:30 and enjoy a free weekly event hosted by The Community Lunch Bunch.
Cheers
Each Sunday, I have been posting a Sunday Tidbit. The response has been inspiring and widespread. Ministers and Christians of all denominations have shared that they really enjoy reading these tidbits. I'm sorry to say that this Sunday, I won't be posting an article. It’s vacation time.
I left Maine Saturday at 4:30 am. It was 5 degrees
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - 7:00 PM EST
Rockport is the place to be on December 31st. Let’s Celebrate Together and Ring in the New Year in Style… Your $40 ticket is all inclusive for Dinner and Dancing.
After a fabulous fireworks display at the Harbor, First Night Festivities in Rockport will
TMBB returns to Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St., for another Toboggan Nationals weekend show! New England favorites range from alt-country to Americana, country, jam and roots rock. Chris Ross, another Maine treasure with a passionate following, will open the night. Reserved seat tickets are $27 in advance/$30 day-of-show, at camdenoperahouse.com
Meals on Wheels is the only nationwide community-based network dedicated to ending senior hunger. But demand continues to rise in midcoast Maine, which is why we're counting on generous supporters like you. You are a key to helping Meals on Wheels serve more seniors. Bring joy to a senior this year. Your gift today delivers more than a meal. It
Spend your New Year's Eve playing at MRC!
From 7pm-midnight, enjoy events throughout the entire building, including golf, tennis, and pickleball. Public ice skating starts at 8pm and runs the rest of the night! Other activities include karaoke from 8-10pm, a photo booth, and a ping-pong tournament.
Authentic Mexican street tacos will be available
Still looking for the perfect present for the sport enthusiast in your life? MRC has you covered! Check out our pro shop for fantastic gift options, including:
• Sweatshirts
• Water bottles
• Tennis rackets, pickleball paddles, & hockey sticks
• Tennis, pickleball, and hockey gear & accessories
Or give the gift of a new hobby or support a sport
After seven incredible years with New Hope Midcoast, I will be stepping down from my role as Executive Director as of Dec. 10. It has been the honor of my career to work alongside such a dedicated and mission-driven staff and board. Together, we navigated intense moments of change and growth, including the early days of the pandemic, when we
If you are interested in serving your community with the Camden Lions Club, please contact Matt Jones at mjone10@gmail.com.
In recognition of their vital role for those in need here in Midcoast Maine, 10 local charities were awarded grants from West Bay Rotary this week. As an integral part of its mission, the club hosts fundraising events throughout the year to support qualified charitable causes. The club’s ongoing fundraising events include Christmas tree/wreath
Sunday Tidbit –Who are you?
Do you know who you are? Is your identity based on how others see you, on your gifting, employment, a title, or social status, or on how God sees you as your heavenly Father?
Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do men say that I am?” They replied that some saw Him as John the Baptist, Elijah, or another prophet
Are you ready for it?!?!?! Rich Elliott is co-sponsoring Community Lunch and has Earl Brewer (of Earl's Eats Instagram fame)doing all the cooking so we KNOW this is going to be an amazing lunch. Earl has an elite team of seasoned professionals lined up to help him pull off this extravaganza and if you aren't here Monday you are missing out!!
We
Ashley Rackliff has joined Allen Insurance and Financial as a Client Service Associate in the company’s personal insurance division.
Rackliff brings a strong background in customer service and management, with prior experience in banking, hospitality and retail leadership. Ashley holds an associate degree in business administration and is
Osher Scholarship Available for First-Time and Returning Students
Rockland - The UMA Rockland Center announces the availability of Osher New Beginnings Scholarships for those interested in exploring college in the upcoming semester that begins in January.
“This scholarship was established especially for those who are first-time college
