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Sports

The 2024 Trekkers 5K. (Photo courtesy Trekkers)
Trekkers 5K fundraiser pounds the pavement June 8
Graham Eggena (Photo courtesy Gary Spinney)
Camden Hills Boys’ Tennis Team enters regional quarter finals versus Edward Little High School

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UPDATE: Search teams on Katahdin recover body of second missing hiker

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Maine updates state Wildlife Plan, asks for citizen input
(Photo courtesy Waldo County YMCA)
Dan Horton Invitational swim meet a splash for WCY Bluefish

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Used bike sale to benefit Camden Snow Bowl trails
Maine’s Spring Birds, a talk with Nick Lund in Belfast
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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
Camden residents invited to participate: Free Street Tree Program
Register for Five Town Little League 2025 Baseball and Softball Winter Clinics
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Camden Hills Windjammers defeat Messolonskee, Mt. Ararat in mid-May tennis matches
Joey Scordino (Photo courtesy Gary Spinney)

Camden Hills Boys’ Tennis Team defeated Mt. Ararat 5-0 for their eighth win on May 14.

Individual results, with Camden Hills players listed first, were: In singles, Will Meyer defeated Charles Scribner 6-0, 6-0; Joey Scordino defeated Noah Cook 6-2, 6-0; and Oscar Barnes defeated Sebastian Fiofi 6-2, 6-0.

In doubles, Charlie Nicolet and Toby Van Hoewyk defeated Joe Grady and Miles Daily 6-3, 7-5  and Graham Eggena & Blake…

Happy Wanderers to hike Hodson Preserve
Hodson Preserve. (Photo courtesy Coastal Mountains Land Trust)

Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers Hike, Thursday, June 5, at 10 a.m., at Hodson Preserve. All are welcome.

Presentation on birding at Appleton Library
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The Appleton Library, at 2916 Sennebec Road, Appleton, will be hosting local birding expert Gary Roberts of Deerfoot Farm. He will give a presentation on birding on Thursday, May 22, at 6 p.m.

This is a free event. 

Goose River Golf Club League results, May 14
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Ladies League, May 14 | Opening Scramble

1st Place (38)
Martha Grant
Kim Schroeder
Michelle Faulds
Shelly Buttler

2nd place (40)
Joanna hall
Danielle Maguire
Delisa Morong
Chris Gallagher

3rd place (41)
Brenda Berry
Kea Tesseyman
Marion McCord
Dawn Peletier

Closest to the pin
Diane …

Camden Hills Boys’ Tennis Team continues its winning streak
Joey Scordino (Photo courtesy Gary Spinney)

Camden Hills Boys’ Tennis defeated Edward Little High School 5-0 for their sixth win with no losses.

At Camden Hills, May 8, the Windjammers executed a shutout win over the Red Eddies. 

Individual results, with Camden Hills players listed first, were: In singles, Joey Scordino defeated Calvin Vincent 6-0, 6-4, Oscar Barnes defeated Gabe Vincent 6-2,  6-1, and Charlie Nicolet defeated Kadan Haider 6-0, 6-0.…

'Secrets to Fishing the St. George River' talk, May 13
A small brookie caught by a beginning angler last spring on the St. George. (Photo courtesy Carmen Bombeke)

ROCKPORT — George's River Trout Unlimited (GRTU) members Troy Curtis and Steve Hirshberg will present “Secrets of Fishing the St. George River”, Tuesday, May 13, in Rockport.

Rockland hosts annual Bike to Work and School Day, May 16
The 2024 Bike to Work and School Day. (Photo by David Troup)

ROCKLAND — On Friday, May 16, the City of Rockland will host its annual Bike to Work and School Day. The event will take place at Chapman Park, on the corner of Park and Main Streets, from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Community members are invited to pedal over for free coffee, breakfast snacks, and a morning of fun on bikes.

Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame nominations accepted until June 1
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Nominations for individuals for induction into the Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame are due by June 1. Legends and Outstanding Team Nominations are also due by June 1. All nomination forms can be found on our website midcoastsportshalloffame.org. If you have any questions email ttmellor@gmail.com or call 691-2770.

teaching new birders how to look for and identify avian species
Bart Wood Memorial Bird Walk at Merryspring, May 10
Bird watching at Merryspring. (Photo courtesy Merryspring Nature Center)

CAMDEN — Don Reimer will lead the annual Bart Wood Memorial Bird Walk at Merryspring Nature Center on Saturday, May 10, at 7:30 a.m.

Bird Time on the Coast 2025 begins at Weskeag Marsh, April 30
Ann Boover leads a bird walk at Beech Hill. (Photo courtesy Friends of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge)

“Bird Time on the Coast,” a program of the Friends of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge, returns this year. This fan favorite includes local bird experts who will lead trips to some of their favorite bird hotspots along the coast of Maine.

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.

Penobscot Bay (and beyond) Summer 2025 races and regattas
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Maine loves its schooners and beautiful sailboats. Enjoy these spectacular summer sails from onboard or onshore. The various Midcoast harbors have their own boat and yacht clubs with local races taking place through the season. The following represents some of the bigger regattas and races scheduled for Summer 2025. 

the return of several different songbirds, seabirds, and shorebirds
Birds of Beech Hill hike with Brian Willson, May 10
(Photo by Brian Willson)

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…

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