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Join us for this family friendly matinee on Sunday Feb. 1st
NEW DATE: FEB 1st - 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 Feb. 1, 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 of

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Why every author’s press kit needs a one-pager
DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

Your author one pager is your first impression. 

Journalists, podcasters, bloggers, and event organizers are always busy; they don't have time to hunt for info on you and your book.

If it’s all on one page, you make their job easy. An author one-pager gives them everything they need.

I've created a

The Mallett Brothers Band
The Mallett Brothers Band w/Chris Ross returns to the Camden Opera House
Camden Opera House

The Mallett Brothers Band returns to the Camden Opera House on Friday, February 6th for another Toboggan Nationals weekend show! New England favorites range from alt-country to Americana, country, jam and roots rock. Award winning Maine musician Chris Ross will open the night. Reserved seat tickets

We are already at $20,000 raised!!
Help ReStore Buy a Box 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

Buy a bouquet & help Meals on Wheels serve a meal!
MCH Making Community Happen

This month, every time a shopper purchases a bouquet with the red circle sticker at Hannaford in Camden, MCH/Meals on Wheels will receive a $1 donation.This is a great opportunity to bring some winter cheer into your home while helping us feed our friends & neighbors in Knox County. Thank you for

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

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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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How to boost your chances of getting newspaper coverage for your book
DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

The photo above is a sneak peek of a free Zoom presentation I'll be doing next month on "Do's and Don'ts for pitching Maine media."

Stay tuned for that sign up link on our Facebook page. 

If you want a quick checklist of these do's and don'ts, plus a bonus sample pitch email for $10, click here.

If

Winter Supper Series at Southport General Store
Winter Supper Series at Southport General Store
Southport General Store & Barn

Join us this winter forour Winter Supper Series!
Don’t miss our first supper: Soup,Bread & Book Swap!

Enjoy all you can eat soup and chowder selection with house-made breads, coffee, tea, and cookies.
Book Swap: Bring in your gently loved books and swap them out with your neighbor’s gently loved

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

Launch your new book like a pro with this $30 bundle
DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

The Maine Author Book Launch digital bundle gives authors a complete set of practical, ready-to-use tools to kickstart your book launch.

Includes:

* Maine Author Launch Checklist
* Do's and Don'ts when Pitching Newspapers/Magazines & Sample Email
* Bookstore Pitch Best Practices & Sample Email
* Choice

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Want a comprehensive list of all of Maine's indie bookstores? Only $20.00
DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

If you want to reach out to the 60+ indie bookstores all around Maine to pitch a potential event you either have to: research it yourself, which is time consuming or Google existing lists on the Internet. They're out there, but they are incomplete and out of date. I know because I researched every

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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The hard truth about pitching Maine newspapers and magazines
DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

Local newspapers still cover books and events—but the process has largely changed.

Many major U.S. newspapers began reducing or eliminating stand-alone book review sections as part of broader cuts in arts and cultural coverage around the early 2000s.

Many smaller newspapers either cut back or

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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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!!
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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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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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