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We are holding a Membership Drive during the month of October!
Camden Lions Club

Did You Know

The Camden Lions Club has been serving your community since 1929?  We are holding a Membership Drive during the month of October!

Become a member today and serve your community!

Contact Lion Matt Jones:

mjone10@gmail.com

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The Evolution of the Federal Response to Domestic Violence and Firearms: Rockland
New Hope Midcoast

New Hope Midcoast invites the public to our free annual Speaker Series featuring Margaret Groban. Groban will speak from 4-5:30 p.m. on September 29 in Rockland and on September 30 in Boothbay Harbor.

 

A federal prosecutor in Maine and former member of Maine’s Domestic Violence Homicide Review Panel, Margaret Groban’s expertise offers our

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The Evolution of the Federal Response to Domestic Violence and Firearms: Boothbay Harbor
New Hope Midcoast

New Hope Midcoast invites the public to our free annual Speaker Series featuring Margaret Groban. Groban will speak from 4-5:30 p.m. on September 29 in Rockland and on September 30 in Boothbay Harbor.

 

A federal prosecutor in Maine and former member of Maine’s Domestic Violence Homicide Review Panel, Margaret Groban’s expertise offers our

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Fall Grant Applications Open At West Bay Rotary
West Bay Rotary

West Bay Rotary is now accepting fall grant requests to support local causes. Twice a year, the Club, through its Charitable Foundation, provides financial support to organizations that work to improve the lives of people in Knox County and Lincolnville. Grants up to $1,500 are awarded for general operations, specific programs, or defined projects

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Meet Dean Jacobs, Associate Broker at Newcastle Realty
Newcastle Realty

Raised right here in the heart of Damariscotta, Dean Jabobs brings a deep-rooted connection to the Midcoast to every client he serves. Growing up as part of a family business on Main Street, Dean learned early on the value of community and the importance of building lasting relationships. Today, as an Associate Broker at Newcastle Realty, he is

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MRC Community Day
Midcoast Recreation Center

Everyone is invited to MRC's Community Day on Saturday, October 11th from 4-7pm, and you don't want to miss it! 

Throughout MRC, programs and activities will be free and open to the public, including public skate, and our tennis and pickleball courts and golf bays. A Chili Cook-Off Champion will be crowned, cupcakes will be decorated, and

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Top-quality dining experience in the comfort of your own space.
Around the Table

Everyone loves having people over but when you start considering all the shopping, the menu prep, the cooking, the cleaning… it really starts to add up. It’s a luxury to be able to leave it all up to the professionals but still enjoy a top-quality dining experience in the comfort of your own space.

At Around the Table we are on a mission to create

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9/20 Watercolor Batik Workshop
Southport General Store & Barn

Jeanne is back for another Watercolor Batik workshop next month! Join us on Saturday, September 20th. This is a rare technique we are thrilled to host Jeanne to teach us again!

Watercolor Batik is a unique painting technique that uses melted wax & watercolors on rice paper to create work with stunning texture & depth. Jeanne will walk you through

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Camden Expanded Paid Parking - Resident Portal - Launch Update
Town of Camden

CAMDEN (Sept. 15, 2025): Expanded paid parking officially launches Oct. 1, 2025. Parking enforcement runs to Oct. 15 (annually May 15-Oct. 15).

The rate is $2/hour. Green spaces - paid, Blue spaces - free for two hours, White spaces - free all day.

Camden residents who register a vehicle(s) in Camden are eligible for two free hours of parking daily

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A Night of Roller Skating & Live Music at MRC!
Midcoast Recreation Center

MRC's roller skating season is almost over (meaning ice season is almost here). Help us celebrate the end of the season with our greatest Late Night Skate ever, with LIVE MUSIC featuring the Minivan Carpool band!

You've seen them all around town, now lace up your roller skates and come boogie to the Minivan Carpool band at MRC to close out our

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The Elmors preform LIVE at Brady's Saturday @2pm!!
Brady’s
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Camden Expanded Paid Parking Program Details
Town of Camden

Camden Expanded Paid Parking Details

The expanded paid parking program coming to Camden has not yet officially launched. Currently, 2-hour parking on streets and in parking lots remains the same (free). The previous kiosks at the public landing have been replaced, but they too are not yet operational. Parking enforcement will continue through Oct

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Trekkers Bus Reveal Party
Trekkers

We're celebrating the arrival of our new bus!

Newly dubbed "Dottie," thanks to the community and judge panels, this new bus will be the trusty steed for our youth programs for many years to come. She will travel far and wide throughout the year as students embark on short treks and long expeditions to learn about other areas and cultures, do

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Trekkers Bus Reveal Party
Trekkers

We're celebrating the arrival of our new bus!

Newly dubbed "Dottie," thanks to the community and judge panels, this new bus will be the trusty steed for our youth programs for many years to come. She will travel far and wide throughout the year as students embark on short treks and long expeditions to learn about other areas and cultures, do

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International Community Dinner & Free Wine Tasting
Southport General Store & Barn

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY DINNER!

Friday, September 12 | Dinner 5:30–7:30pm | Free Wine Tasting 4:30–5:30

Our seasonal economy here on the coast wouldn’t be possible without the hard work and dedication of the students who join us each summer through the J1 visa program. These young people bring incredible energy, talent, and heart to our businesses

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Bundle the Wave Magazine with Digital Exposure
Penobscot Bay Pilot

The Wave is our biannual, full-color, free magazine offering a seasonal take on Midcoast life.  Featuring all-original content written by the Pen Bay Pilot team.  Ninety percent of copies are direct-mailed to homes throughout the Midcoast, with additional distribution at grocery stores and local gathering spots in Camden, Rockport, Lincolnville

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Fall Grant Applications Open At West Bay Rotary
West Bay Rotary

West Bay Rotary is now accepting fall grant requests to support local causes. Twice a year, the Club, through its Charitable Foundation, provides financial support to organizations that work to improve the lives of people in Knox County and Lincolnville. Grants up to $1,500 are awarded for general operations, specific programs, or defined

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The Blue Café: Chris Ross
Camden Opera House

The occasional series of free performances in our intimate third-floor listening room welcomes Chris Ross back for a solo performance, after he opened for the Mallett Brothers this spring. The award-winning Maine singer-songwriter is a native of Hancock and past winner of the New England Music Awards’ Songwriter of the Year award. Known for his

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HOLY MACKEREL DUO - PAUL D’ALESSIO & MARK STOVER SUNDAY NIGHT AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET FROM 5-8PM
Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Come join us for an evening of fantastic music by the Holy Mackerel Duo, Paul D'Alessio and Mark Stover at 727 Ocean Sunset at Smugglers's Cove Inn from 5-8pm, Sunday, September 7th.  www.smugglerscoveinn.com

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International Community Dinner 9/12!
Southport General Store & Barn

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY DINNER!

Friday, September 12 | Dinner 5:30–7:30pm | Free Wine Tasting 4:30–5:30

Our seasonal economy here on the coast wouldn’t be possible without the hard work and dedication of the students who join us each summer through the J1 visa program. These young people bring incredible energy, talent, and heart to our businesses

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We are holding a Membership Drive during the month of October!

Camden Lions Club
Fall grant applications are now being accepted at West Bay Rotary. FMI: www.WestBayRotaryOfMaine.org.

Fall Grant Applications Open At West Bay Rotary

West Bay Rotary
Dean Jabobs, Associate Broker

Meet Dean Jacobs, Associate Broker at Newcastle Realty

Newcastle Realty
MRC Community Day, October 11th, 4-7pm

MRC Community Day

Midcoast Recreation Center
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9/20 Watercolor Batik Workshop

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Camden Expanded Paid Parking - Resident Portal - Launch Update

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A Night of Roller Skating & Live Music at MRC!

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The Elmors preform LIVE at Brady's Saturday @2pm!!

Brady’s

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