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Brady's is your place for great Food, Friends, & Fun!!
Baby Back Ribs & All You Can Eat Haddock Thursday open 11-5
Brady’s

Thursday is all you can eat Haddock fry along with an extra special Baby Back Ribs special! Brady's is on our winter schedule so pay attention!! 

Tuesday ~ Thursday 11:30 -5 (If you are picking up take out we are here until 6)

Frida & Saturday  11:30- 8

Sunday Breakfast 7:30-11 and football snacks

Join us for this series of dances in Rockport
Winter Wonderland Contra Dance
Rockport Opera House

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!

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Readers are interested in YOU, not just your book
DIY Marketing for Maine Authors

An indie author on TikTok had some interesting insights on why she chooses to buy some books over others.

Author Elle Grawl said she doesn't just see books on shelves, she sees the hours and hours of work it took to get there. 

She said, "Seeing a book is a NYT best seller is a turn-off" as well as

We are already at $20,000 raised!!
We need our own truck!!
Midcoast Habitat for Humanity and Restore

The bulk of the inventory in this store comes from our free pick up service twice a week. In order to make this happen we have to rent a Uhaul each time. That is a big expense for us. 

We’re fundraising for a ReStore box truck to support more pickups and deliveries, helping to better serve donors

Brady's is your place for great Food, Friends, & Fun!!
We're Still Here!! open 6 days a week... and Community Lunch Monday
Brady’s

The Gardens are done and the lights shut off but they are still burning bright at Brady's! We will be starting our winter hours this week and our new winter menu! All the favorites are back, Taco Tuesday, Rib Thursday (A great take out item for a great dinner!), All you can eat Haddock Thursday

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For introverts and newly published-where are you putting your energy?
DIY Marketing for Maine Authors

The key to book marketing is consistency, so let's get started on some goals.

In January, pick one or several to-dos:

  • Join a local writers group or workshop.
  • Submit to writing contests with January deadlines
  • Attend (or live-tweet/blog about) a literary seminar or festival
  • Host or participate in
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Why you have to be your own publicist
DIY Marketing for Maine Authors

In today’s crowded, fast-moving book market, no author can afford to be invisible. The book marketplace has become oversaturated, according to the latest Bowker data (Publishers Weekly, February 20, 2023).

Publishers have limited marketing budgets and must spread attention across many titles, while

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Trad Irish Music Night
Camden Opera House

Accordion maestro Dan Possumato, guitarist and vocalist Jim Hyland, and tin whistle player Jody Johnstone return to fill Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St., with traditional tunes. Choose your own reserved seat tickets are just $10 in advance, $15 day-of-show, at camdenoperahouse.com. Doors open 7 p.m

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The Blue Café: Bobbylene
Camden Opera House

Folk-pop husband/wife duo Bobby Katz and Marlene McCarthy open this year’s season up in Camden Opera House’s intimate third-floor listening room. Elevator lobby doors open 7 p.m. at 29 Elm St. There is no admission charge for The Blue Café series; donations for the sponsoring Community Arts Fund are

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SoundCheck: “The 39 Steps”
Camden Opera House

Everyman Repertory Theatre presents Lux Radio-style adaptation of Hitchcock’s spy caper to start the new year with fast-paced fun, live at Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. General admission seating ($10, online at camdenoperahouse.com or cash at the door). Show will run about 80 minutes. Sponsored by

Volunteer with Restore
Volunteer with ReStore!
Midcoast Habitat for Humanity and Restore

Do you love treasure hunting?
We see you swinging by ReStore “just to look.”
Why not make it official and volunteer? Join the team, help customers, organize donations, and get first dibs on the good stuff.
Flexible shifts, fun people, and the satisfaction of supporting affordable housing in your

Evergreen Home Performance team with Efficiency Maine staff at 2025 awards ceremony for top insulation rebate contractor in Maine
Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine
Evergreen Home Performance

Rockland, ME – Evergreen Home Performance has been recognized by Efficiency Maine as the top contractor in the state for insulation rebates in 2025 – a milestone that reflects the trust of homeowners across Maine and the company's ongoing commitment to energy efficiency.

According to Efficiency

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Join us for this family friendly matinee on Sunday January 25th
Story Songs of the 70's - Winter Edition with Tom DiMenna
Rockport Opera House

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

Breakfast at Brady's
Sunday Breakfast at Brady's!!
Brady’s

It's Sunday Breakfast at Brady's!! Opening at 7:30 with early bird specials until 9am! This is the best breakfast in town and we can handle large parties with eas!! Come on down!

Remember Moody's is closed on Sundays now so make the treck toi the Hawba!!

Brady's is your place for great Food, Friends, & Fun!!
Brady's Holiday Weeks' Schedule!!
Brady’s

The holiday's are here and that means schedule's are a bit wonky!! Brady's will be open the following

Monday 12/22 ~ Community Lunch 11:30 hosted by Earl's Eats

Tuesday 12/23 ~ open 11:30am - 8pm

Wednesday & Thursday Christmas Eve/Christmas Brady's is closed!!

Friday 12/26 open 11:30 - 8

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Weekend at Brady's!! Football, Football, & More Football!! and great food!!
Brady’s

This weekend at Brady's will be packed with fun, food, and football. Join us before or after your Garden's adventure to warm up, have a few laughs and enjoy everything Brady's has to offer.

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The Good Table has everything you need to prepare your next delicious meal.
The Good Table

We have pans, roasters, basters, recipes, cookbooks, and every kitchen appliance you may need to help you prepare your next culinary masterpiece! First time customers are often surprised with the amount of inventory we have available in the store. Think of anything you can use in the kitchen, and

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Maine Authors-Ready to Take One Small Step This Year?
DIY Marketing for Maine Authors

If you have a book coming out this winter or spring or just want to find new ways to promote the one already out, we're here to help.  

Our studio of low-cost tools is designed for Maine writers who aren’t particularly design-savvy or who find marketing overwhelming—so you can reach readers without

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FREE for Maine Authors! 30 Social Media Prompts
DIY Marketing for Maine Authors

Struggling to know what to post on social media to promote your book? 

FREE: 30 Maine‑Centric Social Media Prompts for Authors

Get this free downloadable guide filled with creative, ready‑to‑use social media ideas specifically for authors in Maine. Whether you’re building community, sharing your

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