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Folk, Fiddle and Feet - Workshop and Concert
Rockport Opera House

An afternoon with Lissa Schneckenburger, Nic Gareiss, and Garrett Cameron

Vermont-based fiddler and composer Lissa Schneckenburger, step dancer Nic Gareiss, and multi-instrumentalist Garrett Cameron join forces to create music that’s equal parts rooted tradition and fearless exploration. Together, they craft concerts full of rhythm, melody

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Blue Café performance by singer/songwriter Alice Limoges on April 1st
Camden Opera House

Alice Limoges brings her powerful voice to the Blue Café at the Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. Camden on April 1 at 7:30 PM. 

Born and raised in coastal Maine, Alice Limoges was singing before she could walk, with roots in the folk, jazz, and rock traditions of her childhood. After seven years immersed in the New York City music scene, she

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3/31 at Camden Rotary Club: Bank Fraud Prevention
Camden Rotary Club

 Members of Camden National Bank’s fraud unit will address the growing risk of bank fraud at the Camden Rotary Club’s noontime meeting at 12 p.m. Tuesday, March 31.

Camden National Bank Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management and Fraud Mitigation, Morgan LeClair, and Assistant Vice President Ryan Ford, leader of the bank’s specialized

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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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Sunday Tidbit: Spiritual Direction
Eastgate Ministries

Sunday Tidbit: Spiritual Direction

       Sometimes we are redirected by the Holy Spirit, which leads us onto a new path. As a biblical example, while Paul was traveling with his companions, the Holy Spirit prevented them from preaching in Asia Minor (present-day Turkey). Paul then had a vision to go and minister in Macedonia (Acts 16:6-9). The

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3/31 Topic at Camden Rotary Club: Protect Yourself from Bank Fraud
Camden Rotary Club

 Members of Camden National Bank’s fraud unit will address the growing risk of bank fraud at the Camden Rotary Club’s noontime meeting at 12 p.m. Tuesday, March 31.

Camden National Bank Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management and Fraud Mitigation, Morgan LeClair, and Assistant Vice President Ryan Ford, leader of the bank’s specialized

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Did You Know… The Camden Lions Club has been serving your community since 1929... We are holding a Membership Drive for the month of April!?
Camden Lions Club

If you are interested in serving your community with the Camden Lions Club, please contact Matt Jones at:  mjone10@gmail.com.

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Gordon Bok Concert Coming April 18!
West Bay Rotary

There are only a few tickets left as West Bay Rotary of Camden proudly presents "Gordon Bok with The January Men & Then Some" on April 18th at the Camden Opera House. All proceeds from this community fundraising event provide funding for local and international charities as well as local scholarships.

Gordon grew up around the water and spent his

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Kids Play Pickleball with UMaine Black Bears!
Midcoast Recreation Center

Kids ages 14 and under get the chance to be teamed up with college players for a day of fun and learning on the court. Youth players will play singles matches while the college players coach and encourage them, then team up with a college coach for doubles games together. It’s a great opportunity for kids to build skills, confidence, and

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A New Era in Real Estate: What It Means for Maine and Our Communities By Dennis Hilton, Designated Broker, Newcastle Realty
Newcastle Realty

Over the past year, the real estate industry has entered a new chapter following a national legal settlement in 2024. While much of the public discussion has focused on commissions, the more important story is what these changes mean for buyers and sellers in Maine and here in our communities. At its core, this shift is about something long overdue

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Tips on selling your book without social media
DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

In a popular online writing group, here are tips from two authors with two approaches to selling books without a social media presence. 

TIp #1

"The short answer is that books sell through discoverability, and social media is just one channel for that. Amazon ads, a strong cover that signals genre correctly, a blurb that hooks in the first two

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Exploring the Past & Future of Primary Care
Camden Rotary Club
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Sunday Tidbit: God's Saving Grace Part 2
Eastgate Ministries

      As previously noted in the last tidbit, we are familiar with God’s saving grace, the gift of salvation. But His saving grace also touches every part of our lives. As the Bible shows, God’s Spirit sometimes intervenes to save us from certain death, injury, and the traps the enemy sets.

     In the book of Daniel, chapter 3, King

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Attention Parents! It’s Not Too Late to Join a Spring Sport Your Child Will Love - Come Row with Megunticook Rowing!
Megunticook Rowing

Looking for a fresh, exciting challenge for your child this spring? Megunticook Rowing is welcoming new members for the Spring 2026 Varsity and Club teams! Whether your child is an experienced athlete or brand-new to rowing, there’s a seat waiting for them.

Dry-land training is happening afternoons at the Penobscot Bay YMCA, and we’ll move to

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Sail, Power, and Steam Museum is the new home of Four-Ton Triple-Stage Expansion Steam Engine
Sail Power & Steam Museum

The Sail, Power, and Steam Museum (SPSM) in Rockland, is the new home of a rare Triple-Stage Expansion Engine, donated to us by the Maine Maritime Museum (MMM) in Bath, Maine. When our museum reopens for the season on May 1, 2026, visitors can view first-hand this enormous engine exhibit and watch it run almost as it did in the 19th and 20th

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Hanneke Cassel Band at the Rockport Opera House
Rockport Opera House

Effervescent and engaging, Boston-based fiddler Hanneke Cassel’s fiddle music fuses influences from the Isle of Skye and Cape Breton with Americana grooves and musical innovations. She has performed and traveled across North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. Hanneke’s music is a blend of the contemporary and traditional, described by the Boston

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KCDC Meeting on April 14: Hear How Federal Economic Policy is Hurting Maine Families
Knox County Democrats

When:             5:15 PM – 7:00 PM - Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Where:            Community Room, Rockland Public Library

                        80 Union Street, Rockland

Please join the Knox County Democratic Committee (KCDC) for our April 14th meeting at the Rockland Public Library Community Room. Following the business meeting (5:15 PM - 6:00 PM)

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Hear how Federal Economic Policy is Hurting Maine Families
Knox County Democrats

Hear how Federal Economic Policy is Hurting Maine Families

When:             5:15 PM – 7:00 PM - Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Where:            Community Room, Rockland Public Library

                        80 Union Street, Rockland

Please join the Knox County Democratic Committee (KCDC) for our April 14th meeting at Rockland Public Library Community

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Watts Hall Community Arts Announces Grand Reopening in April with Full Month of Events
Watts Hall Community Arts

After more than six months of closure for renovations, Watts Hall Community Arts is set to reopen its doors this April with a full lineup of music, dancing, and community celebrations. Located at 174 Main Street in Thomaston, Watts Hall will welcome the public back with a mix of ticketed performances and free events throughout the month.

“We are

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Did You Know… Camden Lions Club partners with Camden-Rockport Middle School for the International Peace Poster Contest? We could use a little more peace today!?
Camden Lions Club

If you are interested in serving your community with the Camden Lions Club, please contact Matt Jones at:  mjone10@gmail.com.

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