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This weekend, celebrate America's 250th, Penobscot River's Maritime History
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Youth fly fishing day in Orland hosted by UMaine Extension 4-H

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Soccer signup Inner Waldo County Soccer League

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Happy Wanderers head to Meadow Brook Preserve
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Registration deadline extended for inaugural 'Partners in Care Community Golf Classic' in Rockport

Outdoors

TD Beach to Beacon 10K debuts new brand and logo, honoring its legacy while looking to the future
A calm walk through the woods with donkeys is what everyone needs
Maine CDC updates freshwater fish consumption advisories in Waldo County due to PFAS contamination
Camden Snow Bowl launches weekly group mountain bike rides for all skill levels
2026 Special Olympics Maine's Summer Games, June 5-7 in Orono
Free Fishing Weekend in Maine, May 30-31
Bringing injured hiker down from the top of Megunticook, one careful step at a time
Smart grid, deadly device: Camden's ospreys are a warning for Maine
Camden Hills State Park water system getting upgraded, visitors advised to take their own water
North Haven, Rockport students among winners in state 'All that Life in Maine Can Be' poster and essay contest
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On the Water

  • Young sailor quickly takes initiative after squall knocks boat down, tosses classmates into Rockland Harbor
  • Rockport cutter 'Thunderhead' returns to the Newport Bermuda Race, places fourth in division
  • Maine Marine Patrol, law enforcement participate in Operation Dry Water, July 3-5
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"Go the Extra Mile"
5K road race fundraiser in Newcastle
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Welcoming Walkabouts series for LGBTQIA+ heads to Cushing
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CUSHING — The Washington Grunge, in partnership with Georges River Land Trust and Midcoast Conservancy, presents Welcoming Walkabouts, a hiking series for LGBTQIA+ community members at various trails throughout the Midcoast. LGBTQIA+ community members, along with their allies, are invited to explore the preserve’s woodland, riverside trails and connect with new and familiar friends.

Join in on the next Welcoming Walkabout on Sunday, July 19, at 10 a.m., at Georges River Land Trust’s Cross Cushing Nature…

followed by family fun at Ames Elementary School
5th Annual Bryan’s Ride rolls from Belfast to Searsmont, July 25
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BELFAST — The 5th Annual Bryan’s Ride hits the road on Saturday, July 25, 2026, and this year’s event is shaping up to be the biggest and best yet, according to organizers, in a news release.

Bryan’s Ride is held in honor and loving memory of Bryan Lee William Totman, who passed away in a tragic accident in July 2021 at just 9 years old. Bryan loved science and math, and he attended the Challenger Learning Center of Maine’s Astronaut Camp the week before he passed – coming home each day bursting with…

Pizza and Paddling in Warren with Georges River Land Trust
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WARREN — Join Georges River Land Trust on Sunday, July 12, for a group paddle along the St. George. The paddle will begin and end at Warren town center, lasting about two hours total. Afterwards, head to St. George Pizza in Warren for pizza, ice cream, and drinks – partial proceeds from your meal will support the land trust’s conservation and education efforts.

Register for the paddle at georgesriver.org/events, or feel free to just come by St. George Pizza for lunch, according to GRLT, in a news release.…

Rockland Yacht Club talk
What it takes to prep for the Golden Globe Race, a 30,000-mile, solo, nonstop circumnavigation of earth
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Offshore sailor and 2026 Golden Globe racer Matt Woodside talked about preparations for his 30,000-mile, solo, non-stop circumnavigation of earth with the Rockland Yacht Club. In this race, competitors sail using traditional navigation methods — no GPS navigation software, no modern routing, and limited communication with the outside world.

Goose River Golf Club League results for June 23 & 24
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Men's League, June 23 

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Ladies League, June 24 | Las Vegas Scramble 

1st Place (36): Diane Norton, Delisa Morong, Ann Walker…

Happy Wanderers to hike Sears Island
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SEARSPORT — Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT), MaineHealth’s Community Health program, and Friends of Sears Island for a Happy Wanderers hike on Thursday, July 2, at 10 a.m., on Sears Island.

This hike will offer options ranging from 1 to 4 miles, with routes that wind through forested trails, along the shoreline, and out the island’s road. Wanderers are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and linger a bit longer to enjoy the magic of the island after the hike concludes around noon.…

5K run, parade, kid's activities, tournament, food, music
3rd Annual Hope Day, July 25
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Goose River Golf Club League Results for June 16 and 17
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Men's League, June 16 

Gross Skins

Flight 1: Jordan Peasley (2), Len Crann (1), Matt Maguire (1)

Flight 2:  Andrew Schwepfinger …

Rockport Library’s Donut Dash 5K sets a record with 267 racers crossing finish line
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The Friends of the Rockport Public Library’s Donut Dash 5K Family Fun Run/Walk was held at 8 a.m., Saturday, June 13. For the fourth year in a row, runners enjoyed moody fog and cool temperatures, according to a news relsae from the library. A record 267 racers crossed the finish line, accompanied by a handful of dogs and babies in strollers.
 
The overall male and female winners of the race were Eric Neill (age 32), with a time of 16:48 and Kylie van Tassel (…
Goose River Golf Club League results for June 9, 10
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Men's League, June 9 

Gross Skins

Flight 1: Jordan Peasley (2)

Camden Hills boys’ tennis ends season with a 14-2 record
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The Camden Hills Regional High School Windjammer Boys’ Tennis Team lost to Falmouth at the State Championship, June 10 ,at Bates College, winding up the 2026 season as runner-up in the State Class A Championship.

Individual results, with Camden Hills’ players listed first were: 

Camden Hills Boys’ Tennis are North Tennis Champions, defeat Bangor 4-1
Front row: Jack Christie, Rubin VanHoewyk   Second row: Blake Christie, Oscar Barnes, Graham Eggena, Mac Pierce, Joey Scordino, Thomas Hollis, Zach Mason, Luke Watkins, Coach Capetta

At Colby College on June 8, the Windjammers’ Boys’ Tennis Team defeated the Bangor Rams to advance to the State Tennis Championship.

On Wednesday, June 10, at Bates College they will face the No.1 Falmouth Navigators.

fundraising for programs that strengthen families and promote child safety throughout Lincoln and Knox counties
21st Annual Strawberry Shortcake Shuffle 5K Run/Walk in Damariscotta
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Healthy Kids will host the 21st Annual Strawberry Shortcake Shuffle 5K Run/Walk on July 11, at Great Salt Bay School in Damariscotta.

"Participants will enjoy a professionally timed, well-marked course, with a few updates to this year’s route, including a loop through the Great Salt Bay School parking lots," said Healthy Kids, in a news release.

Camden Hills Boys Tennis Team advances to finals at Colby College June 8
(CHRHS Boys Tennis Team (Photo courtesy Gary Spinney)

On June 2, at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport, the Windjammers’ Boys’ Tennis Team defeated Mt. Ararat Eagles to advance to the North Class A Tennis  finals on Monday, June 8, at Colby College, where the team will face No. 3, the  Bangor High School Rams.

June 2 individual results, with Camden Hills’ players listed first were: Singles — Oscar Barnes defeated Miles Dailey 6-1, 6-2; Blake Christie defeated Joe Grady 6-1, 6-2; Zach Mason lost to Kai…

inviting the community to draw closer to the St. George River and respark childlike wonder
"SEED" multi-site art project events with Lihua Lei Farley, Land Trust
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Georges River Land Trust brings "SEED" a series of participatory art experiences to Midcoast Maine, in collaboration with 2026 Maine Arts Commission Visual Arts Fellow Lihua Lei Farley.

SEED is a multi-site art project which invites the community to draw closer to the St. George River and respark childlike wonder, according to GRLT, in a news release.

Benefit ride for affected firefighters of Robbins Lumber fire, June 20
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On Saturday, June 20, Freedom Riders, out of Oxford county, will participate in a benefit ride for the affected firefighters from the Robbins Lumber fire.
 
The ride starts in Litchfield and ends in Belfast, where there will be food trucks, raffle tickets/tables, live music. All proceeds will be donated. 
 
Any questions people can reach out to the Freedom Riders Facebook page.

 

June 2 play-off match, 3 p.m., in Rockport against Mt. Ararat
Camden Hills Boys Tennis Team advances to semifinals following May 29 match with Edward Little High School
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At a May 29 home match at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport,  the Camden Hills Boys’ tennis compiled a quarter final postseason win over Edward Little High School.

Goose River Golf Club League Results for May 20, 26 and 27
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Men's League, May 26 | Opening Scramble

1st Place (28): Ewie Greet, Matt Maguire, Luke Dorr, Elliott Thompson, John Davee 

2nd Place (29): Mike Hedstrom, Sam Irish, John Wickenden, Don Benson, David Luckman (29)

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Happy Wanderers to hike Bald Mountain in Camden
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Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT) and MaineHealth’s Community Health program for a Happy Wanderers hike, Thursday, June 4, at 10 a.m., at Bald Mountain, in Camden.

This 2.6-mile out-and-back hike will bring wanderers above the tree line to a 1,280-foot peak, with sweeping views of western Penobscot Bay and the surrounding coastal mountains. Expect some rocky footing along the way and about 660 feet of elevation gain, according to CMLT, in a news…

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Merryspring Nature Center will host its annual Bug Safari as part of its Free Family Fridays series on Friday, August 14 at 10:00 am.

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Greg Marley will lead an outdoor presentation on Foraging Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms at Merryspring Nature Center on Saturday, August 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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