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Rockland facility part of sale
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Blackstone said Feb. 24 that its funds managed by Blackstone Infrastructure agreed to acquire Safe Harbor Marinas, the largest marina and superyacht service business in the U.S., from…

Fun run, 5K, Maine Maple Sunday, chili cook-off, and more
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ROCKPORT — Riley School will hold its inaugural 5K on Sunday, March 23, 2025. The race route, which participants may run or walk, starts on the Riley campus at 73 Warrenton Street and…

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Two Midcoast Maine State Parks — Camden Hills and Reid — as well as Two Lights State Park on Cape Elizabeth, are hosting Winter Fun Days this coming weekend that include loans from a Ski and…

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BELFAST — The Belfast Ice Festival, presented by Stanley Chevrolet and Maine Chevy Dealers, returns to downtown Belfast for the fifth year on February 21 - 23, 2025. The State of Maine Ice Carving…

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On February 12, the Camden Hills Windjammers were prepped to play the Gardiner Tigers at Midcoast Recreation Center in Rockport, and prevailed with a score of 6 to 0.

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Camden-based Troop 200 participates in 54th Klondike Derby
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A bright and very cold recent Saturday found the Scouts from BSA Troop 200 in full winter gear, hauling packed sleds across the snowy trails of Castine’s Witherle Woods Preserve. They were there…

guest speaker Tania Aebi, renowned solo sailor and adventurer
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PORTLAND — On Sunday, March 2, Hurricane Island Outward Bound School (HIOBS), a Camden-based nonprofit focused on empowering…

one win, one loss
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ROCKPORT — Camden Hills Regional High School's Varsity Hockey team has been on the ice consistently since Saturday, when it scored a win against Hampden on home ice at the MidCoast Recreation…

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WALDOBORO — LCTV is holding its annual Invitational Midcoast Senior High School Basketball Classic on Friday, March 14, in the Medomak Valley High School gymnasium.…

CHRHS Jan. 31, 2025 (Photo by Eric Lear)

On Friday, Jan. 31, Camden Hills Regional High School once again hosted Cony’s basketball team, except this time it was the boys. It was also another Senior Night, meaning the last home game…

A gallery of what makes the most fun winter event in Camden every year
Tim Savard and Emily Eplan model two handmade toboggan shelves to hold their drinks. Photo by Kay Stephens

CAMDEN—Though the frigid 15-degree temperatures probably contributed to seeing fewer costumes on the ice this year, the 34th US National Toboggan Championships always brings out the local ice…

Exciting end to Chills vs. Broncos game, with Camden Hills edging out season competitor
Camden vs. Cony, Jan. 29. (Photo by Eric Lear)

The Camden Hills Girls Varsity Basketball Team was back in action Jan. 29 on their home court, playing in their final home game of the season, otherwise known as Senior Night — called that…

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The public is invited to learn from a Friends of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge summer island intern, who lived 24/7 on remote islands in the Gulf of Maine, about w…

Boys and girls ages 9-14
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ROCKLAND — The Rockland Council 136 of the Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a free throw championship for local youth on Saturday, February 8, from 1 to 3 p.m., at …

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In September, Camden residents and volunteers partnered with the Camden Conservation Commission and Public Works to plant trees throughout the town as part of the Street Tree Program. The…

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The Midcoast Umpire Association of Maine (MUA) will be providing training for interested new members, or individuals looking to learn more about the game of baseball or softball.  The…

359 teams registered, 41 slots available
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CAMDEN — The start of the 2025 U.S. National Toboggan Championships begins Jan. 31, and the field of 400 racers is nearly full.

Planning for the 34th annual event is in full gear and many…

Our Town Belfast’s Ice Festival February 21-23
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BELFAST — A new winter program will be offered in Belfast through a collaboration between DoryWoman Rowing, Selkie Sauna, and Belfast Parks and Recreation. In coordination with Our Town Belfast’s…

Baseball Clinic. (Photo courtesy Five Town Little League)

CAMDEN — Four clinics will be offered at the pitch this winter, 2025.

University of Maine Coaching Staff will be on…

male wood duck in the shallow waters of Bear Pond

Where can people enjoy Maine’s natural and abundant beauty in cozy comfort during the winter? At the Camden Opera House, Jan. 25, 7 p.m., for the screening of A…

Doggie (and a cat) Fashion Show. (Photo courtesy Camden Public Library)

CAMDEN — "What happens when you bring together ice carving, a polar plunge, fashionable pets, spectacular kids' activities, fun music, and delicious local food on a winter’s…

Washington Lakes Watershed Association reactivates participation in clean water program
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Maine’s more than 6,000 lakes and ponds are cherished assets of our state providing more than $14 billion dollars in economic value. Mainers and visitors, alike, enjoy recreational opportunities,…

Camden Snow Bowl (Photo courtesy Camden Snow Bowl)

The Camden Snow Bowl will be closed through Jan. 2. Camden Snow Bowl General Manager Jeff Nathan has issued the following Dec. 29:

"We started the season strong, with a snowmaking plan that…

Camden Winterfest 2025
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CAMDEN — Join Sundog Outdoor Leadership Initiative on Saturday, January 25, at 10:30 a.m., as they host their 7th annual Polar Plunge fundraiser as part of Camden…

CHRHS Dec. 17, 2024

The Camden Hills Regional High School Boys Varsity Basketball team faced Skowhegan Area High School Dec. 17 in Rockport for the fourth game of the season, and took a win with a final score…

Jan. 25 animal tracking walk
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ROCKPORT – On Saturday, January 25, Maine Coast Heritage Trust invites all ages to join steward and naturalist Kirk Gentalen for a lively morning outdoors from 9:30 a.m. to noon and discover some…

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Belfast Marine Institute students in Genna Black and Chip Lagerbom's Marine Studies class at Belfast Area High School recently navigated their way around Penobscot Bay using nautical charts…

Contestants "ride de pry" while jostling for position at the Bahamas Family Island Regatta. (Photo courtesy Art Paine and Come Boating)

BELFAST — Come Boating! Belfast’s Community Boating Organization and the Belfast Free Library are teaming up once again to offer the Winter Adventure Series. This year the series of four programs…

Beginning Dec. 6, Veteran broadcaster Don Shields will lead coverage
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106.9 FRANK FM, WBQX will broadcast local high school basketball for a 15th straight year beginning Friday, December 6, when the defending Southern Maine Class B Champion…

new this year: Tot Trot
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ROCKPORT — Get ready to run, walk, or waddle at the Penobscot Bay YMCA’s annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk on Friday, Nov. 29, at 8:30 a.m…

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Windjammers mountain bikers win regional series.

Camden Hills Regional High School Mountain bike team has won the Eastern Division of the Northern New England Mountain Bike Series. And last weekend, they traveled to Woodstock…

Don Palmer Field, CHRHS

Under the lights at Don Palmer Field Friday, Nov. 8, the Camden Hills Windjammers faced the Mt. Ararat Eagles in one of two eight-man football semifinal games.

Camden had beaten Ararat…

Game preview
Camden Hills Regional High School football bleachers

On Friday, Nov. 8, the Camden Hills Regional High School Football Team with square off with Mt. Ararat, the team from Topsham.

Camden Hill's eight-man football team will be a rematch of…

Rockland Golf Club

Thursday October 24, 2024

1st Sue Wooton

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ROCKPORT — Have your kids outgrown their winter gear? Do you have gear that is no longer working for you or your family?

The annual Camden Hills Regional High School Ski Team Ski Sale will…

CHILLS on their way to the semifinals
Camden Hills Girls Varsity Soccer Team taking a rest. (Photo by Eric Lear)

ROCKPORT - At a home Class A semifinal game Oct. 31, Camden Hills Regional High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team faced a familiar foe(and not just because it's another mountain team!)…

Owls Head Light in October. Photo by Kay Stephens

Lighthouses may be beacons of light and hope for some; for others, they are haunted places. With their rugged seaside locations, connection to shipwrecks, and other maritime accidents during…

Camden Hills Regional High School Varsity Soccer Team

ROCKPORT — At a home game Oct. 29, the Camden Hills varsity girls soccer team took a post-season playoff win against Mt. Blue High School, with a final score of 8-0 (mercy rule).

Second year in a row
MPA Good Sportsmanship Awards

The Medomak Valley Golf team and Coach Kevin Richardson received high honors from their…

Medomak Valley High School varsity and junior teams both scored wins over Erskine Academy.  The following synopsis is courtesy of Coach Andrea Williamson.

Varsity Game

Rockland Gold Club

Sunday October 6, 2024

1st Place Tyler Metcalf        +7    

2nd Place Mer Doucette       +4                                 

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“Dip Down to Rise Up”
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Amy Hopkins, of Saltwater Mountain Company, will give "an invigorating and inspiring presentation" about the cold dipping experience and its incredible benefits, on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 6:30 p.m…