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Hodson Preserve. (Photo courtesy Coastal Mountains Land Trust)
Happy Wanderers to hike Hodson Preserve
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Bringing your boat to Maine this season? Here’s what you need to know

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Used bike sale to benefit Camden Snow Bowl trails

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Presentation on birding at Appleton Library
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Goose River Golf Club League results, May 14

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Maine’s Spring Birds, a talk with Nick Lund in Belfast
'Save the Dam Falls Committee' to lead Jane's Walk event in Camden
Registration open for 18th summer of free Lake Keepers Camp
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Winter Seas and Ice Trails in Castine's Witherle Woods challenge 150 Boy Scouts from around Maine
UPDATE WITH WINNERS: Winter, community and speedy chute runs are all celebrated at 34th Annual U.S. Toboggan Championships
Knights of Columbus free throw championship, Feb. 8
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Vernal Pool Walk at Freedom Forest Preserve
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Join the Sebasticook Regional Land Trust and Maine Master Naturalists Mary Ellen Dennis and Cyrene Slegona Saturday, April 26, to explore the beautiful series of vernal pools at Freedom Forest Preserve, one of our Forever Wild Preserves.

Look for egg masses and larvae of the spotted salamander and wood frog — vernal-pool dependent amphibians that migrate during rainy nights in early spring to breed in these temporary but highly significant wetland habitats.

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day event in Rockport, April 26
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ROCKPORT — Dr. Johnstone, of Johnstone Chiropractic Center, will be leading the community in World Tai Chi and Qigong Day, Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Rockport Marine Park.

the return of several different songbirds, seabirds, and shorebirds
Birds of Beech Hill hike with Brian Willson, May 10
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ROCKPORT — Coastal Mountains Land Trust presents Birds of Beech Hill on Saturday, May 10, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at Beech Hill Preserve, in Rockport. This free hike is open to anyone interested in birds. The program will be presented by Brian Willson, avid birder and wildlife photographer.

"Midcoast Maine is a summer home and major migration hub for so many amazing species of birds," said CMLT, in a news release.

Happy Wanderers to hike Haystack Mountain, May 1
 Haystack Mountain. (Photo courtesy Coastal Mountains Land Trust)

LIBERTY — Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers Hike, Thursday, May 1, at 10 a.m., at Haystack Mountain, in Liberty. All are welcome.

Ride the Rail to Hike the Trail program resumes at Sheepscot Station
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ALNA — A unique adventure awaits anyone fascinated by trains and a fan of time spent outdoors. History buffs interested in exploring a new slice of local history will also want to get on board, according to Midcoast Conservancy, in a news release.

Wednesday Waldo Walk heads to Little River Trail, April 9
 Little River Reservoir. (Photo courtesy Coastal Mountains Land Trust)

BELFAST — Coastal Mountains Land Trust invites the public to another Wednesday Waldo Walk. Coastal Mountains volunteer and Waldo County resident Bindy Pendleton will lead a hike at the Little River Trail in Belfast, Wednesday, April 9, at 10 a.m. 

All are welcome.

scenic views of the St. George River
Happy Wanderers to hike Appleton Preserve, April 3
Appleton Preserve. (Photo courtesy Coastal Mountains)

APPLETON — Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers Hike, Thursday, April 3, at 10 a.m., at Appleton Preserve. This trail is owned and cared for by Georges River Land Trust. 

This hike is about 2 miles out-and-back along a path with some roots and unlevel ground. The trail provides beautiful views of the St. George River.

All are…

Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition hosts Earth Day activities in April
Goose River. (Photo courtesy Parker Richardson)

Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition will be hosting two activities in April 2025.

Paddle Goose River with BBWC

Celebrate Earth Day by paddling the Goose River, Saturday, April 19, with the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition. The group will meet at 9 a.m., at the put-in at Swan Lake Dam behind Swan Lake Grocery in Swanville. Bring your kayak or canoe, paddle, PFD, water, lunch, protection from sun, wind, rain, and a bag for trash collection. Five miles, about 4 hours. FMI:…

"Catching Bass on the Fly" presentation with GRTU, April 8
Doug Crossley. (Photo courtesy George's River Trout Unlimited)

ROCKPORT — George's River Trout Unlimited (GRTU) Board Member Doug Crossley will present on how to catch bass on the fly, Tuesday, April 8, in Rockport.

Summer brings warmer temperatures – and warmer water – which is stressful for trout, according to GRTU, in a news release.

"But there is no need to put your fly rod away!" said GRTU. "Maine offers excellent small and largemouth bass fishing, in midcoast and further afield. Bass fishing is a great way to extend your fly fishing season and stay…

George's River Trout Unlimited
Presentation on Maine fly fishing camp, Crooked River Priority Waters project, March 11
2024 Trout Unlimited fly fishing camp. (Photo courtesy George's River Trout Unlimited)

ROCKPORT — George's River Trout Unlimited (GRTU) welcomes Robert Cotiaux, director of Maine TU Trout Camp, for a two-topic presentation, Tuesday, March 11, in Rockport

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Boater safety course in Washington, April 5
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WASHINGTON — The Washington Lakes Watershed Association is hosting a Boater Safety Course on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Gibbs Library, 40 Union Road, Washington.

The course is open to the public, ages 12 - Adult. Seats are limited and pre-registration is required at the Maine Inland Fishery and Game website, Educational Programs. 

Fun run, 5K, Maine Maple Sunday, chili cook-off, and more
Riley School to host inaugural 5K, March 23
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ROCKPORT — Riley School will hold its inaugural 5K on Sunday, March 23, 2025. The race route, which participants may run or walk, starts on the Riley campus at 73 Warrenton Street and remains within the safety of the Warrenton/Waldo roadway, according to the school, in a news release, and includes a picturesque view of Glen Cove and a loop down to the Samoset Resort.

Public invited to Camden Hills State Park Winter Fun Day, Feb 22
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Two Midcoast Maine State Parks — Camden Hills and Reid — as well as Two Lights State Park on Cape Elizabeth, are hosting Winter Fun Days this coming weekend that include loans from a Ski and Snowshoe Trailer.

Fifth Annual Belfast Ice Festival, Feb. 21-23
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BELFAST — The Belfast Ice Festival, presented by Stanley Chevrolet and Maine Chevy Dealers, returns to downtown Belfast for the fifth year on February 21 - 23, 2025. The State of Maine Ice Carving Championship, presented by Rollies Bar & Grill, returns to the corner of Main and Cross streets, from 1 - 3 p.m., on Saturday, February 22.

Camden Hills hockey team scores a win over Gardiner, faces Brewer Saturday
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On February 12, the Camden Hills Windjammers were prepped to play the Gardiner Tigers at Midcoast Recreation Center in Rockport, and prevailed with a score of 6 to 0.

I  spoke with team captain Alden Howard before the faceoff, asking him about how the team would remain focused while knowing their opponent's record ( 1-10), and not underestimating them.

guest speaker Tania Aebi, renowned solo sailor and adventurer
Mountainfilm event in Portland to benefit Hurricane Island Outward Bound scholarships
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PORTLAND — On Sunday, March 2, Hurricane Island Outward Bound School (HIOBS), a Camden-based nonprofit focused on empowering youth, veterans, and adults through outdoor education, will host Mountainfilm on Tour, at Aura, 121 Center Street, in Portland, starting at 1 p.m. Proceeds will help raise funds for HIOBS’s scholarships and programming. 

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Camden Hills hockey round-up: Hampden, Cony games
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ROCKPORT — Camden Hills Regional High School's Varsity Hockey team has been on the ice consistently since Saturday, when it scored a win against Hampden on home ice at the MidCoast Recreation Center in Rockport.

That game presented heavy playoff implications. Hampden is ranked No. 4 in Class B North, while Camden is close behind at No. 6.

LCTV holds annual Invitational Midcoast Senior High School Basketball Classic
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WALDOBORO — LCTV is holding its annual Invitational Midcoast Senior High School Basketball Classic on Friday, March 14, in the Medomak Valley High School gymnasium.

"The Classic is one of, if not the last opportunities for many of our region’s Senior student basketball players to face each other on the hardwood courts," said LCTV, in a news release.

Teams will be exclusively comprised of regional Senior high school players.

Team members will receive a custom…

Cony edges out Camden Hills Boys Varsity Basketball team in close game
CHRHS Jan. 31, 2025 (Photo by Eric Lear)

On Friday, Jan. 31, Camden Hills Regional High School once again hosted Cony’s basketball team, except this time it was the boys. It was also another Senior Night, meaning the last home game for all the team's seniors, of which there were three. 

When these two played each other last month, it was an absolute barnburner, with Camden scoring a whopping 91 points in the win. Cony players were no slouches either, and put up an impressive 79 points themselves.…

A gallery of what makes the most fun winter event in Camden every year
Good times in Tobogganville
Tim Savard and Emily Eplan model two handmade toboggan shelves to hold their drinks. Photo by Kay Stephens

CAMDEN—Though the frigid 15-degree temperatures probably contributed to seeing fewer costumes on the ice this year, the 34th US National Toboggan Championships always brings out the local ice shack tail-gating crowd. From its humble beginnings as more of a locals' event, this has always been the heart of the Toboggan Weekend. We'll take you around and show you why the Maine vibe brings people out to Hosmer Pond every year.

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