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Megunticook Rowers invites participants for Sept. 6 Regatta in Camden
Join Megunticook Rowing for the 31st annual Megunticook Regatta, Saturday, September 6, at Barrett's Cove, in Camden. "Is there a prettier regatta," ask organizers. "We don't think so. In addition to the spectacular venue, you will be treated to a blueberry…
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Annual Windjammer Festival sails in for two days of maritime celebration on Camden Harbor
Labor Day Weekend marks the traditional seasonal Camden celebration for the windjammer fleet and this year promises another robust gathering full of events on the waterfront and downtown. Festivities with the Camden Windjammer Festival begin Aug. 29, when…
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Colonial Theatre and Hawthorne Arts Collaborative appoint new leadership team
The Colonial Theatre, owned and operated by the nonprofit organization Hawthorne Arts Collaborative, has announced that Meg Fournier has been appointed as the organization’s new executive director.  Born and raised in Louisiana, Fournier has made Belfast and…
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Rockland art museums and galleries to celebrate First Friday Artwalk September 5
On Friday, September 5, beginning at 4 p.m., galleries and art museums throughout Rockland will celebrate the fifth First Friday Art Walk of the 2025 season. Below is a listing of some of the openings taking place throughout Rockland for this month’s event. Art…
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Longtime school Superintendent Maria Libby to retire in 2026
On Aug. 27, the school boards of the Five Town CSD (Camden Hills Regional High School) and School Administrative District 38 (Camden-Rockport K-8) together announced that their superintendent, Maria Libby, will retire at the end of the 2026 school year. CSD Board…

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Maine public schools are starting to provide special education to preschoolers. Demand is high.
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Christopher Beebe awarded for philanthropic excellence
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Merryspring talk explores 'Soils: Truth, Myth, and Snake Oil'
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Signing up for a library card in September automatically enters the person into a raffle
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Maine to pilot Outdoor School for All this year for students across the state
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New sign created for General Henry Knox Burial Site in Thomaston
Richard “Dick” Baynes designed and created a new sign for the General Henry Knox Burial Site in Thomaston. (Photo courtesy Delores Allen)

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Coastal Recovery Community Center hires new employee
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Bess the Book Bus marks end of summer program at Gibbs Library, Aug. 28
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Maine Dept. of Labor no-cost trainings for September 2025
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Millay House Rockland hosts Conversations with Dead Poets: A Panel Discussion
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Knox County court news: Attempted strangulation of a woman, eluding an officer, criminal speeding
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Searsmont man identified as driver involved in fatal Newburgh crash
Firefighters battle electricity, low water, wind at South Thomaston fire
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Tides

Friday, 08/29
4:00 AM High 8.64`
9:45 AM Low 1.52`
4:14 PM High 9.23`
10:23 PM Low 1.30`
Saturday, 08/30
4:49 AM High 8.20`
10:30 AM Low 1.91`
5:00 PM High 9.00`
11:14 PM Low 1.56`
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Tides

Friday, 08/29
3:38 AM High 8.14`
9:33 AM Low 1.43`
3:52 PM High 8.70`
10:11 PM Low 1.23`
Saturday, 08/30
4:27 AM High 7.72`
10:18 AM Low 1.80`
4:38 PM High 8.48`
11:02 PM Low 1.47`
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Rockland Tides

Friday, 08/29
3:34 AM High 9.03`
9:37 AM Low 1.61`
3:47 PM High 9.42`
10:10 PM Low 1.33`
Saturday, 08/30
4:20 AM High 8.59`
10:21 AM Low 2.01`
4:31 PM High 9.21`
11:02 PM Low 1.54`
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Belfast Tides

Friday, 08/29
3:31 AM High 9.44`
9:31 AM Low 1.77`
3:46 PM High 9.97`
10:06 PM Low 1.52`
Saturday, 08/30
4:18 AM High 8.96`
10:16 AM Low 2.20`
4:33 PM High 9.69`
10:56 PM Low 1.78`
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Novel Jazz Septet concert completes 2025 Arts on the Hill series
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