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Midcoast Conservancy’s Goosepecker Trekker guided hike in Liberty
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Walker School 5K Walk-a-thon, fun run community fundraiser

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Midcoast Recreation Center in Rockport to welcome UMaine's Women’s Hockey team for free community event

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Camden boys, Lincolnville girls win Great Salt Bay meets
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Spook-tacular fun at YMCA’s Monster Mash

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Maine DMR launches public education campaign to support sturgeon recovery
2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s season begins in Maine
Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame announces finalists for 2026 Student Athletes of the Year
A low water history of Megunticook Lake
Sept. 11 golf tournament keeps veterans supported, memorialized
Town of Liberty awarded $75,000 grant for Walker building repurposing
Firefighter to run Megunticook 50K, promotes give-back fundraiser for foundation supporting Searsmont, other burn victims
11th Annual Girls Youth Mentoring Day at Messalonskee High School
Volunteers 'desperately needed' for 5K road race in Newcastle
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Midcoast Rec Community Day in Rockport
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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.

Introduction to Fall Fly Fishing workshop offered in Searsmont
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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 Team continues winning streak with victory over Mt. Ararat
(Photo courtesy Jason Gallant)

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…

Mushroom excursion with Coastal Mountains Land Trust, Oct. 3
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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.

Medomak Valley Girls Soccer teams scramble hard against Lincoln Academy: one win, one loss

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.

Five games, five mercies
Windjammers girls soccer players set tone in season's first five games
(Photo courtesy Jason Gallant)

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…

This Week in Lincolnville
Friday Night Lights at Camden Hills Regional High School
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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.

Take in colors from above: Camden Snow Bowl to hold Fall Chairlift Rides
Camden Snow Bowl Fall Chairlift rides take place every Sunday through October. (Photo courtesy Camden Snow Bowl)

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 Soccer team scores 6 to 1 against Great Salt Bay
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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.

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Peace Ridge hosts 5th Annual 5k Run for the Animals, 1 Mile Fun Walk
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Open houses at Gibson Preserve cabin Wednesday mornings in October
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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.

JV team equally dominant on the field
Camden Hills Girls Varsity Soccer Team trounces Edward Little, 8 to 0
(Photo by Jason Gallant)

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.

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Maine library card holders get free day at Maine State Parks, Sept. 19
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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…

Guided fall woodland walk at Rockland Bog Preserve
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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.

Kirk Gentalen to lead mushroom walk at Erickson Fields Preserve 
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Camden Hills Girls Soccer teams blaze into 2026 season with strong wins over Lewiston, Hampden
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The Camden Hills Girls Soccer Windjammers are back, and with a bang! The Windjammers, coached by Meredith Messer, Josh Mahar, Jacqueline Wood, and Wade Ward, finished their last season as Northern A Finalists, and are back this season hungry for another chance at victory.

The varsity girls started off with a successful first game versus Hampden Academy Thursday, Sept. 3, which ended with the Jammers on top in an 8-0 game.

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Benner Hill Trail Development Project
Help build new shared-use hiking, mountain biking trails in Rockland
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Camden Windjammer Festival returns for Labor Day Weekend
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The Camden Windjammer Festival returns to Camden Public Landing on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4 - 5, 2026, inviting residents and visitors to celebrate Camden’s rich maritime history with a full weekend of tall ships, live music, local food, art vendors, family activities, and waterfront fun.

"A longtime Camden tradition, the festival brings the Maine Windjammer Fleet together in Camden Harbor for a spectacular afternoon arrival on Friday,"…

Rockland Golf Club Men’s Group results
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Camden Public Library talk: Restoring sea-run fish in Maine's rivers
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Jill Howell, project manager for Downeast Salmon Federation, will present on the organization's work to conserve and restore sea-run fish in Maine's rivers Sept. 8, 6 to 7 p.m.
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