On Thursday, May 28, from 4 to 7 pm, the community is invited to Lori's Cafe at 504 Belfast-Augusta Road in Liberty, Maine for a drive-through Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser benefiting the firefighters and EMS personnel injured in the Robbins Lumber fire in Searsmont on May 15, 2026. Meals are offered on a by-donation basis — give what you can — and

TONIGHT! At 727 Ocean Sunset at Smuggler's Cove Inn - all Veterans and First Responders will receive a $10 voucher off their dinner in appreciation for their service.  www.smugglerscoveinn.com

Please join us as we welcome the very talented singer/songwriter Scott King to 727 Ocean Sunset at Smuggler's Cove Inn Tuesday evening, May 26th from 5:30 to 7:30PM.  

Singer/songwriter Scott King was a finalist in the WADN songwriter competition and a semi-finalist for Boston Acoustic Underground. His music has been featured on WBCN, WAAF, WKPE

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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

      Responding to a knock at my door, I found a short Asian man standing there. “I am your neighbor. May I come in?” he asked. Somewhat skeptical, I said, “Sure, come on in.” After a brief introduction, he asked if he could read my palm, which is fortune-telling by reading the life lines of a person’s palm. Although I knew biblically that this

Don't wait... there are just a weeks left before race day! 

Sunday June 14th at 12:00 p.m. the West Bay Rotary Club will host its annual Duck Derby. That means 3,000 rubber ducks take their marks, get set, and with the sound of an air horn, are released down the falls, furiously competing to be the first across the finish line in Camden Harbor. 

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Join us Sunday evening, May 24th from 5-8pm as we open our summer season with the rockin sounds of Boogie2Shooz.  A favorite around the region, Pam and PJ will have you singing, dancing and making new friends!  Enjoy our outside deck overlooking beautiful Linekin Bay for cocktails and dinner.  We're just waiting for you! For more information call (

Hundreds of tulips are planted each autumn by Camden Garden Club in anticipation of the glory of spring. Though this sudden burst of color may look like magic, there are months of planning and a good deal of fundraising involved in creating this tapestry on Camden's Main and Mountain Streets. Many hands participate both in selecting and planting

Newcastle Realty is proud to announce that agent Bella Fabiano has been featured in the Spring 2026 edition of Maine REALTOR® Magazine, the official publication of the Maine Association of REALTORS®.

The article, part of the magazine’s “Beyond the REALTOR®” feature highlighting the unique backgrounds and interests of Maine real estate

The wait is over-The Barn is officially OPEN for the season starting this Saturday!

Join us from 1-4 PM for a special Sip & Shop gathering as we celebrate the start of another beautiful season.

Come browse all of our new arrivals, discover unique finds, enjoy a drink, and spend a relaxing afternoon with us at The Barn. We've been busy filling the

Don Reimer will lead an outdoor presentation titled River of Life at Merryspring Nature Center on Tuesday, May 26 at 12:00 pm.

 Naturalist, writer, and photographer Don Reimer will talk about the lower St. George River from Warren to Thomaston Harbor, highlighting this region’s scenic beauty, its recreational and commercial values, and provide a

Join Allyssa Gregory for a walk to see How Historical Events Shaped the Forest of Merryspring at Merryspring Nature Center on Tuesday, June 2 at 12:00 pm.

Learn how historical events, both natural and human, shaped the forests of Merryspring. This walk will complement her previous online presentation on this topic. During the walk, participants

DATE:                    May 18, 2026

Sail, Power, & Steam Museum welcomes Waterfront Manager

Rockland – The Sail, Power, & Steam Museum (SPSM) announces and welcomes Waterfront Manager Kevin Cooke to SPSM’s Midcoast Sailing Center (MCSC) team.

Cooke’s role will serve the community and MCSC by managing adult sailing, charter and rental fleet

Note, I am a member of the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance, and truly find the membership valuable for the following reasons.  No compensation of any kind is being received for this post.

The Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance (MWPA) should bepart of your marketing goals. They distribute two email newsletters to help writers, readers, and

Megunticook Rowing will host the Dirigo Sprints Invitational Junior Championship Regatta, also known as the Dirigo Sprints, on Saturday, May 23 at Barrett’s Cove on Megunticook Lake. Racing begins at 8:30 a.m. with a Mixed 8 event, and the final race is scheduled for 12:15 p.m.

The Dirigo Sprints were established several years ago to bring

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