To encourage new rowers, we are offering three open rowing sessions August 13, 18 and 25 at 5pm at Barrett's Cove at no charge. Grab a friend and come check out the ultimate team sport that is rowing. Some current team members and our awesome coaches will be on hand to take you through the basics. After this session, you can participate in coached

Jock Robie will lead an indoor Worm Bin Harvest workshop at Merryspring Nature Center on Tuesday, August 25th, at 5:30 pm. This free workshop is generously co-sponsored by Camden Riverhouse Hotel.

This session is for any interested alumni and new students. Attendance is free and pre-registration required by emailing info@merryspring.org or calling

Clean stand-up comedy comes to Thomaston for ONE NIGHT ONLY on Friday, September 11th at 7:00 pm! Featuring Lee Hardin. Based out of Nashville, Tennessee, Lee Hardin has been touring the country, telling relatable jokes and stories Over the years, Lee has been able to share the stage with comedians like Henry Cho, Ryan Hamilton, & Nate Bargatze. In

New Hope Midcoast, the Regional Domestic Violence Resource Center serving Midcoast Maine, invites the public to join board an staff in celebrating 45 years of providing comprehensive services for survivors of domestic abuse, dating violence, and stalking. Please join us for a celebratory evening from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 27 at the

Enjoy a real Maine lobster with all the trimmings and support local and international charitable causes at the same time! West Bay Rotary is hosting its second annual Lobster Bake on Saturday, September 5 under the big tent at the Camden Windjammer Festival.

Your meal includes a mouth-watering 1.25-pound Maine lobster, corn on the cob, butter

Sunday Tidbit: God’s mercy, a two-sided coin

      When we think of mercy, we think of God’s love and forgiveness, especially the richness of His mercy toward us in Christ Jesus, “For by grace we are saved through faith” (Ephesians 2:8). By His steadfast love, His mercies never end and are renewed each morning. As King David exclaimed, “Great is

Navigating Mid Coast Maine:

covers the basics of navigation and trip planning while taking you to the far corners of the Boothbay area. Our instructors have hundreds of hours cruising the waters covered in this course as recreational boaters and on Coast Guard Auxiliary patrols. They are certified CG Auxiliary Small Boat Coxswains and Boat Crew

CSC 2026 Fall Courses   
Registration opens August 11 at 8 AM

Instructor: Bob Rackmales   Time: 9:30 - 11:30

Tuesdays

Poets’ Ecology
Maryanne & John Ward   Time: 10:00 - 11:30
How Does Music Work?
Instructor: Susan Borg Time: 1:30 - 3:15

The very talented Justin Maxwell Hart and Karen McDine join the 727 Ocean Sunset Bar at Smuggler's Cove Oceanfront Inn family of musicians this Sunday, August 9th from 5-8PM. Come give them a listen, enjoy a handcrafted cocktail, a great meal and some of the best sunsets in the region. Happy Hour 3-5pm daily. Reservations recommended. Call 207-633

The following is a real Reddit post by someone who works in the publishing industry.

I just need to rant because people can’t read anymore??? It is 2026 — NO ONE is accepting queries by phone, why are people still trying??

The amount of phone calls I get from people who think email is “just so impersonal” and “I have this incredible story that no

Join us every Thursday evening from 4:00 to 8:30pm for Prime rib Night at 727 Ocean Sunset Bar at Smuggler's Cove Inn in East Boothbay. Indulge in a thick, tender, juicy piece of prime rib with a popover and classic sides.  Reservations recommended. Call 207-633-2800. Happy Hour daily from 3-5pm www.smugglerscoveinn.com

We are very pleased to announce that Hannah Hilton has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Newcastle Realty, Cheney Insurance, and Newcastle Vacation Rentals. Together, these companies comprise Cheney Financial Group, a locally owned family enterprise with more than 30 associates working from three offices in Damariscotta and

Coastal Senior College Offers

“Revision Techniques: How to Cut and Prune Your Writing”

This fall, Coastal Senior College (CSC) again offers its popular course in “Revision Techniques: How to Cut and Prune Your Writing” with author and teacher Caroline Janover. Registration is now open for this and the thirteen other courses in the Fall catalogue

New Hope Midcoast, the Regional Domestic Violence Resource Center serving Midcoast Maine, invites the public to join board an staff in celebrating 45 years of providing comprehensive services for survivors of domestic abuse, dating violence, and stalking. Please join us for a celebratory evening from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 20 at the Maine

Join us Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 7:30PM when we welcome back singer/songwriter, Aaron Nadeau.  Reservations recommended. Call 207-633-2800 www.smugglerscoveinn.com

The Rockland Yacht Club (RYC) is proud again to partner with Rockland’s Sail, Power & Steam Museum (SPSM) to present the annual RYC Scholarship Race, dedicated to raising funds for educational opportunities for youth sailing programs in Midcoast Maine. 

Scholarship race partners believe that money should not be a barrier to learning to sail and