On Monday, November 17, the Special Olympics Knox/Waldo Bowling Tournament took place at Oakland Park Lanes, in Rockport.  Athletes are grouped into divisions by age group and score, with student and adult results. Place ribbons were awarded based on their division.

The annual Ski Swap sale that benefits skiers and boarders of all ages with new and used equipment will take place Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Camden Snow Bowl lodge.

Each November, the Ski Swap is anticipated by those hoping to sell used snow sport equipment and by those wanting to acquire new equipment for the upcoming season.

Ready to chill out with Hearty Roots? Registration is open for this year’s Plunge for a Purpose on New Year’s Day at Pemaquid Beach. All are invited to take the plunge while having fun and supporting programs that guide local kids off the grid and into their hearts. Hearty Roots offers year-round school partnerships, campouts, and day camps, creating meaningful mentorships and connecting kids to the natural world.

The Camden Hills Regional High School Windjammer girls varsity soccer team had a tremendous semi-final win against Mt. Ararat Eagles Saturday, Nov. 1, at Lincoln Academy, in Newcastle.

The Jammers had seen the Eagles before, pulling out a 4-3 win in overtime the last time they faced off. This time, the Jammers were nothing but thirsty for the chance of a semi-final win.

The game kicked off with the Jammers wearing red, and early on the home team…

George's River Trout Unlimited (GRTU) welcomes Sawyer Deroche, registered Maine guide, for a presentation on fishing the Allagash and other wild Maine rivers, Tuesday, Nov. 11, in Rockport.

The meeting starts at 6 p.m. with an informal gathering for those who wish to visit before the presentation. The featured presentation starts at 7 p.m.

Maine Sport (upstairs fly shop), 115 Commercial Street, Rockport. 

The Camden Hills Regional High School Windjammer girls soccer team soared through to a victory of 8-0 against Messalonskee in a game that ended early due to the mercy rule. The quarterfinal kicked off at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, with the Jammers representing with their original red jerseys.

On one play, an array of shots from many Jammer players flew through the air, and Senior and Captain Izzy Debrosky, No. 12, nailed the rocket into the back of the net, giving the…

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1st Gross              Dana White

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Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust has opened a new 950-foot ADA-accessible trail at Castner Brook Community Forest in Damariscotta. Constructed this fall, the trail begins at Piper Mill Road and offers an inviting shaded pathway through the woods to Castner Brook.

The project was made possible with support from Athletic Brewing Company through their Two for the Trails grant program, which contributes up to $2 million…

Thanks to the efforts of five volunteers who trekked to Tobogganville at the Camden Snow Bowl in early October, the chute is now sporting a fresh coat of white paint, and ready for winter competitions — or just plain fun.

Abe Rhode, Kristi Van Blarcom, Ian Bogey, David Garner and Peter Berke all chipped in Oct. 5 to paint the toboggan chute, to, "to make it look really good, really slick," said Berke, owner of North Atlantic Painting. "Now, tobogganing is not until February, so we have some…

Away at Messalonskee High School this Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Windjammer girls soccer team soared through to a victory of 5-0.

It was a rough battle to halftime with the score still stuck at 0-0, but the Jammers morale never wavered.

The Jammer girls opened up the second half with a goal from Sophomore #10, Molly Williams, and the goals did not stop after that.

Midcoast Conservancy will be hosting an outdoor gear sale – featuring used cross-country skis, boots, and poles, snowshoes, and mountain and fat tire bikes – on November 21 and 22, at their Hidden Valley Nature Center, 131 Egypt Road, Jefferson.

"Most of the gear is in excellent or gently used condition; some may need repairs and will be priced accordingly," said the Conservancy.

Georges River Land Trust welcomes the return of Hiking Club, a guided series of hikes across the land trust’s preserves year-round.

"These walks are a great way to explore trails throughout the St. George River watershed with a group," said GRLT.

From Montville to Cushing, Georges River Land Trust maintains over 80 miles of public, multiuse trails.

Join Georges River Land Trust for a group hike at Haystack Mountain Preserve in Liberty, Saturday, Nov. 15, at 10 a.m.

The Camden Hills Windjammer Girls Soccer teams prevailed in two games last week, and now are looking forward to their last game of season before stepping into playoffs. On Tuesday, Oct. 21, varsity and junior varsity players will travel to Oakland and take on Messalonskee players at their home field.

On Oct. 16, the Jammers completely shut down the Bangor Witches at home.

The 7th annual Witches Row, hosted by DoryWoman Rowing, will happen in Belfast Harbor on Halloween, Friday, Oct. 31, from 4 - 5:30 p.m. Nicolle Littrell, the owner/operator of the local rowing service and licensed Maine Guide, will lead the witchy procession in her traditional-style wooden dory Sorciere.

Join Maine Health’s Community Health program and Coastal Mountains Land Trust for a Happy Wanderers Hike on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 10 a.m., at the Fernalds Neck Preserve. 

This is a moderate 3.1-mile loop, which includes hemlock groves, glacial erratics, stands of mature pines. This preserve is known to provide a plethora of mushrooms, at this time of year. If some participants feel like a shorter hike, there will be an opportunity to…

Join Georges River Land Trust for a special full moon walk, Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 4:30 - 6 p.m., at Riverview Hayfields Preserve, in South Thomaston.

Participants should meet the Land Trust in the parking lot at 4:30 p.m. to walk 0.4-miles to the gazebo where hot tea will be served and beautiful views of the moon on the river can be seen, according to GRLT. Those who come later should feel free to walk the trail to the gazebo to meet the group.

Headlamps or flashlights are recommended. Dress warmly and wear…

THOMASTON — The Town of Thomaston invites the community to celebrate the season at the annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 12 to 6 p.m., located behind the block at 13 Valley Street. Free public parking will be available behind the nearby business block.

What a beautiful fall Saturday it was, Oct. 11, for a soccer game at Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro. The sun was out and it was 60 degrees F with the foliage all around. 

People were not looking at the leaves though, as this was a very interesting and fun game to watch between the two girls varsity soccer teams of Medomak and Gardiner High School.

The game was scoreless until just about the 20- mark left in the second half. 

Money raised all season from the 50/50 raffle at Goose River Golf Club's Ladies League, amounting to $1200, has been donated to AIO food pantry, in Rockland. 

Diane Zollo and Faith Vautour from Goose River Golf Club's Ladies League presented the money to AIO food pantry CEO Alan Kearl.

Camden Hills Regional High School Varsity Girls Soccer Team again prevailed on field, this time on Oct. 8 at a home game versus Brewer High School, defeating the No. 6 Brewer Witches 3 to 0.

The Jammers started off bringing the heat out of the gate, but the shots weren't landing as they’d hoped.

Not to fear, because Freshman #19, Elsa Schwalm came in clutch with a goal that was scored off of pure grit and aggressiveness, to take the…