ROCKPORT — Grab your costumes and join the fun at the Penobscot Bay YMCA’s Monster Mash on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free, family-friendly Halloween celebration is packed with games, wicked inflatables, crafts, a dance party, a photo booth, face painting, temporary tattoos, open climb, a floating pumpkin patch, and plenty of spooky fun for all ages, according to the YMCA, in a news release.

1st Place (36): Traci Holstein, Lauria O'Connell, Wendy Anderson, Sarah Bullock

2nd Place (38): Suzanne Wright, Ann Walker, Mary Buck, Carol Brewer

On Saturday, Sept. 26, the Camden Hills Windjammers bested the Mt. Blue Cougars on the road with a 2-0 win.

The Windjammers, who hold an undefeated record, kicked off in Farmington, sporting their white and red jerseys. The weather presented an obstacle, with very strong winds causing shots to be carried higher and faster.

LIBERTY — Join Georges River Land Trust (GRLT) and Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) for an evening of stargazing at the summit of Haystack Mountain Preserve in Liberty/Montville. This event will take place Thursday, Oct. 15, from 6 - 8 p.m. 

On this dark evening, participants will admire constellations and celestial bodies from the scenic summit of the mountain. Naturalist and MCHT Stewardship Manager Kirk Gentalen will provide interpretation.

The nor'easter and rain held off and Sept. 26 proved to be a beautiful warm fall day for the soccer match between Medomak Valley High School Girls Soccer Team and their counterparts from Lincoln Academy.

The game was nil nil when a Lincoln Academy player went down with a bad injury, shaking everyone, reported Coach Andrea Williamson.

ROCKPORT — Midcoast Rec welcomes all for a free celebration event on October 3, from 4 - 7 p.m. 

"Midcoast Rec's annual Community Day is bigger and better than ever," said Midcoast Rec, in a news release.

SEARSMONT — Did you know you can fish in the St. George River all year long, asked Georges River Land Trust, in a news release. Have you been curious about fly fishing, but don’t know where to begin? Or maybe you’re looking to freshen your casting and tying skills.

Camden Hills Girls Soccer took on Mt. Ararat on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The Jammers completed the game victorious once again, with an end score of 6-1.

It took longer than usual for the home team to find the back of the net, but Remi Caton, Freshman No. 3, solved the problem with a beautiful long shot, soaring past the opponents keeper. To close out the first half, Senior Captain No. 7 Thea Laukka took a corner kick, and Sophomore Captain No. 5 Liv Domareki was able…

HOPE — Join the Maine Mycological Society on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., for a walk that explores the expansive world of fungi. This educational excursion will be on Coastal Mountains Land Trust’s Ragged Mountain trail, starting and ending at the Thorndike Brook trailhead in Hope.

It was a beautiful day for Homecoming, at Medomak Valley High School, sunny, warm, and, "beautiful soccer weather," reported Coach Andrea Willamson.

MVHS's varsity girls team battled in their game versus Lincoln Academy. Medomak scored the first goal with a little less than 10 minutes left in the first half.

The Camden Hills Regional High School Windjammer’s Girls Soccer Team played two games in three days this past week. On both accounts, the Jammer’s packed away two big wins. 

On Thursday, Sept. 17, the Jammers faced off against the Brunswick Dragons at an away game. Camden Hills had no trouble securing a 10-1 game, with a mercy win on the road.

Goal scorers for the game were Junior Captains No. 10 and No. 13, Molly Williams and Eve Domareki…

The September sun was hanging low over the trees as I pulled into the student parking lot at Camden Hills Regional High School Friday, Sept 18. It was 5:30 p.m. and the place was already filling up. I pulled on my Camden Hills Windjammers sweatshirt, something I never would have worn during my own time as a student, and made my way to the field.

As autumn arrives in the Midcoast, the Camden Snow Bowl invites visitors and locals to experience the beautiful fall foliage from a different perspective—high above Ragged Mountain.

The Snow Bowl’s annual Fall Chairlift Rides return on Sundays in October, offering scenic rides to the summit of Ragged Mountain and sweeping views of Camden Harbor, Penobscot Bay and the…

Medomak Middle School girls and boys had a double header at Great Salt Bay School in Wiscasset September 9 for their season openers.

The girls played first and won the game 6-1. Elsa Vannoy scored 2 goals, Olivia Peabody 1 goal, and Natalie Thorbjorson scored 3.

"Our keeper Ella Boggs shut down GSB's shots making seven incredible saves, several of which were right off the line," reported Coach Annie Garrett.

SEARSMONT — Georges River Land Trust (GRLT) invites you for coffee and pastries at Gibson Preserve in Searsmont every Wednesday morning in October, from 8 - 10 a.m.

These informal gatherings will take place at the land trust’s cabin at the preserve. Community members are invited to start their day with coffee, breakfast treats, and a tour of the property and building which has been used over the past year as an educational site and office for the land trust.

The Camden Hills Windjammer Girls Soccer teams soared into tremendous victories over Edward Little High School on Friday, Sept. 11. The Jammers, earning two previous wins, were confident heading into this face-off against the Red Eddies.

This September, the Maine State Library and Maine State Parks are celebrating National Library Card Sign-up Month by giving Maine library card holders a day to enjoy the state’s great outdoors—free of charge. 

On Saturday, September 19, simply show your Maine library card at the entrance to any participating Maine state park and enjoy a day outdoors at no cost, said the State Library, in a news release. Pack a picnic, take a hike, explore…

THOMASTON — Join Georges River Land Trust and the Maine Forest Service, Thursday, Oct. 1, from 3 - 5 p.m., at the Rockland Bog Preserve in Thomaston, for a woodland walk looking admiring the changing fall forest, identifying plants and signs of animal activity, practicing mindfulness.

"This walk is a great way to explore the trails of the Rockland Bog, the largest peatland bog complex in the Midcoast!" said Georges River Land Trust, in a news release.