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GIVE THE GIFT OF BETTER/SAFE BOATING!
Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Courses

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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

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Did You Know… The Camden Lions Club conducts multiple vision screening clinics at Mid-Coast schools? If you are interested in serving your community with the Camden Lions Club, please contact Matt Jones at: mjone10@gmail.com
Camden Lions Club
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We repurposed bed frames to benches!
Midcoast Habitat for Humanity and Restore

If you've been into the store lately you've noticed we are pretty empty! Especially the room that holds all the bed frames! We had a few that were broken so we repurposed them into benches! We love this idea so much we've been researching other ways to use bed frames. We have lots of ideas but here's where you come in! We need more! If you have a

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Camden Rotary Club Grant Applications Due by February 15
Camden Rotary Club

The Camden Rotary Club is welcoming grant applications for 2026 from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Knox County and Lincolnville until February 15.  

The Club will make up to $50,000 in grants available this year, focusing on high-impact programs and projects in the following areas: food security, housing, health and safety, youth

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New Hope Midcoast Seeks Clothing and Accessories for Annual Sale
New Hope Midcoast

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

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Penobscot Bay YMCA and Town of Thomaston Launch Community Navigation Pilot to Support Local Residents in Need
Penobscot Bay YMCA

Thomaston, ME — Tuesday, January 20, 2026 — The Penobscot Bay YMCA, in partnership with the Town of Thomaston, is proud to announce the launch of a new Community Navigation pilot program designed to help residents access local and state resources, benefits, and support services.

The grant-funded, pilot program will serve Thomaston residents

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KCDC Monthly Meeting - New Speakers Announced
Knox County Democrats

Meet Democratic candidates for Attorney General of Prosecutorial District 6 which covers Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc and Waldo counties - incumbent Natasha Irving and attorney Barbara Cray.  The KCDC monthly meeting will host both candidates for a presentation of their campaigns followed by Q&A.  The business meeting will start at 5:15 pm followed by

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Financial Planning Tips at Camden Rotary Club on 2/3
Camden Rotary Club

Join the Camden Rotary Club at noon Tuesday, February 3, for a talk about financial planning by Bob Baldwin, CPA. He'll touch on investing wisely, building a secure retirement, and helping children pursue their financial goals.

After receiving his MBA and serving in the U.S. Army, Bob worked for Peat, Marwick & Mitchell, got his CPA, and did

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Financial Planning Advice at Camden Rotary Club on 2/3
Camden Rotary Club

Visit the Camden Rotary Club at noon Tuesday, February 3, for a talk about financial planning by Bob Baldwin, CPA. He'll touch on investing wisely, building a secure retirement, and helping children pursue their financial goals.

After receiving his MBA and serving in the U.S. Army, Bob worked for Peat, Marwick & Mitchell, got his CPA, and did

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Newcastle Realty Announces Listing of Prominent Downtown Damariscotta Property
Newcastle Realty

Newcastle Realty is pleased to announce the listing of a highly visible Bangor Savings Bank branch location in the heart of downtown Damariscotta. Located on Main Street with direct frontage along the Damariscotta River, the property represents a rare opportunity to reimagine one of downtown’s most prominent commercial sites. (Bangor Savings Bank

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Get Financial Planning Pointers at Camden Rotary Club on 2/3
Camden Rotary Club

Want to improve your financial future?

Join the Camden Rotary Club at noon tomorrow for advice financial planning by Bob Baldwin, CPA.

He'll touch on investing best practices, building a secure retirement, and helping children pursue their financial goals.

After receiving his MBA and serving in the U.S. Army, Bob worked for Peat, Marwick & Mitchell

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Apply to be a Trekker!
Trekkers

Seventh graders are now invited to apply to join Trekkers! Students who live in Rockland, Thomaston, South Thomaston, Cushing, Owls Head, and St. George are eligible to apply. Interested? Check out the application packet which has info about the program and reach out to us at 207‑594‑5095 or info@trekkers.org with any questions.

Trekkers is a six

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Midcoast Habitat's Weatherization & Repair Program
Midcoast Habitat for Humanity and Restore

Do You:

Live in Knox County Own the home needing repairs Have a household income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (check the HUD Income limits here)

Our Weatherization and Repair Program supports qualifying low- to moderate-income homeowners by helping them preserve their homes and remain safely and affordably housed. Through essential

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Cold rooms, high heating bills, and what winter can reveal
Evergreen Home Performance

If one room in your house always feels colder than the rest, winter may be the best time to find out why.

Thermal imaging is a diagnostic tool commonly used during home energy audits to identify insulation gaps, air leaks, and cold spots. While energy audits can be performed year-round, Maine’s long, cold winters create the ideal conditions for

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Pickleball Center Grand Opening at Midcoast Rec!
Midcoast Recreation Center

It's a day to celebrate! Join us at Midcoast Rec for the official grand opening event of our new Camden National Bank Pickleball Center on Sunday, February 8th, from 11am-2pm.

Come check out the new building, explore the beautiful pickleball lobby, and play on the 8 fresh courts! Court time is completely free during the party. Haven't tried

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Did You Know… The Camden Lions Club conducts multiple vision screening clinics at Mid-Coast schools? If you are interested in serving your community with the Camden Lions Club, please contact Matt Jones @ mjone10@gmail.com
Camden Lions Club
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February: Workshops to build your marketing skills
DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

A new blog from DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors just dropped.

The February blog is chock full of opportunities for published or soon-to-be published authors to boost your marketing and business skills this month. Check that out here.

DIY means Do It Yourself. That's what this hub is all about—working on building your own skills with tools and

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Maine’s new free Creative Career Labs can boost your author marketing skills
DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

Listen up authors!  I discovered a new series of free creative skill-building courses are coming your way in February and March-and it's not just for artists!

The Maine Arts Commission is partnering with Lights Out Gallery to launch Creative Career Lab, a new series of interactive, in-person skill-building gatherings designed to strengthen Maine’s

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Sunday Tidbit: What Do You See?
Eastgate Ministries

     I often go to Moosehead Lake for a three-day retreat. Once while sitting at the water’s edge, I found myself mulling over the issues and situations I was dealing with. After some time, I heard the Holy Spirit ask, “What do you see?" A bit shaken, I knew this was the same question the Lord had asked the prophet Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:1-12).

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Newcastle Realty Spotlights Experienced Broker Larry Barnes
Newcastle Realty

Newcastle Realty is proud to highlight Larry Barnes, a third-generation Realtor who has been helping families buy and sell homes since 2001 and brings decades of experience and deep local knowledge to clients throughout Midcoast Maine.

A Midcoast Maine native, Larry’s connection to the region runs deep. He has successfully served clients from

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Help ReStore Buy a Box Truck!
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The Mallett Brothers Band w/Chris Ross returns to the Camden Opera House
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Why Portland needs to be on your author radar for strategic media coverage
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Did You Know… The Camden Lions Club conducts multiple vision screening clinics at Mid-Coast schools? If you are interested in serving your community with the Camden Lions Club, please contact Matt Jones at:  mjone10@gmail.com

Did You Know… The Camden Lions Club conducts multiple vision screening clinics at Mid-Coast schools? If you are interested in serving your community with the Camden Lions Club, please contact Matt Jones at: mjone10@gmail.com

Camden Lions Club
Antique 3/4 bed

We repurposed bed frames to benches!

Midcoast Habitat for Humanity and Restore
Bob Baldwin, CPA

Financial Planning Tips at Camden Rotary Club on 2/3

Camden Rotary Club
Bob Baldwin, CPA

Financial Planning Advice at Camden Rotary Club on 2/3

Camden Rotary Club
Newcastle Realty Announces Listing of Prominent Downtown Damariscotta Property

Newcastle Realty Announces Listing of Prominent Downtown Damariscotta Property

Newcastle Realty
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February: Workshops to build your marketing skills

DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors
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Maine’s new free Creative Career Labs can boost your author marketing skills

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Sunday Tidbit: What Do You See?

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