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Evergreen Home Performance team with Efficiency Maine staff at 2025 awards ceremony for top insulation rebate contractor in Maine
Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine
Evergreen Home Performance

Rockland, ME – Evergreen Home Performance has been recognized by Efficiency Maine as the top contractor in the state for insulation rebates in 2025 – a milestone that reflects the trust of homeowners across Maine and the company's ongoing commitment to energy efficiency.

According to Efficiency

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David Dodson in Concert at Watts Hall!
Watts Hall Community Arts

David Dodson is bringing his wide-ranging American songbook to Watts Hall. A gifted songwriter whose work spans folk, rock, blues, jazz, and country, David moves effortlessly from poignant ballads to laugh-out-loud storytelling. He plays a mean guitar, sings with warmth and agility, and has the kind

We are already at $20,000 raised!!
Help ReStore Buy a Box Truck!
Midcoast Habitat for Humanity and Restore

The bulk of the inventory in this store comes from our free pick up service twice a week. In order to make this happen we have to rent a Uhaul each time. That is a big expense for us. 

We’re fundraising for a ReStore box truck to support more pickups and deliveries, helping to better serve donors

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Springtide May 3 at the Rockport Opera House - Spring Music for May!
Rockport Opera House

Springtide is….

Joyful high-energy fiddle and dance music, heartfelt originals, rich vocal harmonies, and spacious improvisation

Springtide is Willy Clemetson (fiddle), Elsie Gawler (cello), and Ethan Tischler (guitar), musicians, songwriters, and central figures in the Mid-Coast Maine fiddling

Folk singer/songwriter Paddy Mills is in Concert May 2, opening weekend of the Sail, Power, & Steam Museum.
Sail, Power, & Steam Museum Welcomes Paddy Mills in Concert Opening Weekend May 2nd
Sail Power & Steam Museum

FROM:             Jim Sharp sailpowersteammuseum@gmail.com

                          207-701-7627 for more information

                          April 14, 2026

 

 Sail, Power, & Steam Museum Welcomes Paddy Mills in Concert Opening Weekend

 

The Sail, Power, & Steam Museum celebrates its opening 2026

Lobster and Prime Rib Friday & Saturday!!
Lobster & Prime Rib Friday and Saturday
Brady’s

Fresh Lobster Rolls, Bake Stuffed Lobster with Lobster Newburg, and Prime Rib are all on special this weekend at Brady's!! Come on down and see what's cooking. New menu rollout Tuesday!!

See ya there!

Delivered fresh last night!!
Catch 22 Lobster Rolls Wednesday!!
Brady’s

Fresh of off the Lobster Boat Catch 22 Brady's will have lobster rolls while they last on Wednesday!! $32 with fries!

Come on down!!

Bake Stuffed Lobster Friday & Saturday Night at Brady's!!
Who Loves a Bake Stuffed Lobster?!!?
Brady’s

Wanna get your Bake Stuffed Lobster on? Fresh off the lobsterboat Catch 22, Brady's will be stuffing up some of these delicious crustaceans with a traditional crabmeat stuffing, baking them, and then topping it all off with a lobster Newburg sauce! Pre-orders assure you get yours but when they are

$15 Bake Stuffed Haddock Sunday at Brady's!!
Spring Fling Sunday at Brady's with $15 Bake Stuffed Haddock!!
Brady’s

We are Flinging Spring around like it's pre-Covid at Brady's Sunday with breakfast starting at 7:30 with $5.99 specials including coffee, $4 Mimosas, and to really act like fools we will be having our Bake Stuffed Haddock with Lobster Newburg on special for $15!!!

Photo by DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors
Are you ready to pitch your book or an upcoming event to the media?
DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

Normally, a one-time, downloadable Maine media list can typically cost between $100 and $500+ for a targeted, niche list from data vendors.

But having done the work and the research, I've put together a bundle of media directories that cover all of Maine:

• Portland and southern Maine

• Midcoast

Brady's is open!!
Brady's is open!!
Brady’s

Brady's is open 6 days a week!!

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ~ 11:30 - 7pm

Friday & Saturday ~11:30-8

Sunday 7:30 ~ 5

Italian Night At Southport General Store
Italian Night At Southport General Store
Southport General Store & Barn

Winter Supper Series: Italian Night 
Cookbook & Recipe Swap • Wine Tasting

Join us for a warm and inviting Italian-inspired evening filled with rich flavors, good company, and a touch of la dolce vita. Bring your favorite recipes to share, sip some wine, and gather with friends for a cozy night

Easter at Brady's!!
Easter at Brady's!!
Brady’s

Roast Leg of Lamb, Prime Rib, Baked Stuffed Haddock with a Lobster Newburg Sauce, and Baked Stuffed Lobster are all on the menu for Easter Dinner at Brady's starting at 11:30am. 

Breakfast starts at 7:30 until 11am

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Bookstore event tips for authors
DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

Marketing tips from DIY authors on running successful bookstore events:

"Never sit, stand and stay active. Don’t try to make eye contact and smile at every person; no one likes a salesperson, especially book people. Be chill but happy and approachable. Some people walked by the table three times

Spring Hours!
Spring Hours at Brady's!!
Brady’s

Spring Hours start Tuesday March 24th!!

Tuesday ~ Thursday 11:30am-7pm

Friday & Saturday 11:30am ~ 8pm

Sunday 7:30am ~ 5pm

Breakfast every Sunday! Large parties welcome!

Photo by DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors
Is your new book coming out this spring? Here’s how to prepare for your launch
DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

Springtime is when many traditional, hybrid, and self-published authors release a new book. But there is SO MUCH to do before launch day.

Are you ready to be your own publicist?

DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors provides affordable, DIY templates, tools, and low-cost resources that help authors

Corned Beef and Cabbage!!
St Patrick's Day at Brady's!!
Brady’s

Corned Beef and Cabbage are on the menu for Tuesday! Dine in or Take Out until 5:30! Only $18.00!! We are celebrating the day and you should  too! Only Guinness on draft on the peninsula. Take that!

Call 315-6555 to order!

Winter Morning
A Winter Morning, Thinking About Spring
Penobscot Bay Pilot

Still snow on the ground here in Hope, but the sunshine at my desk is good reminder that spring isn't too far away.

I'm working on the Spring/Summer edition of the Wave Magazine, and our ad deadline is March 20th, a little earlier than in past years, so I'm already looking ahead to warmer months

Italian Night at Southport General Store
Italian Night at Southport General Store
Southport General Store & Barn

Winter Supper Series: Italian Night
Cookbook & Recipe Swap • Wine Tasting

Join us for a warm and inviting Italian-inspired evening filled with rich flavors, good company, and a touch of la dolce vita. Bring your favorite recipes to share, sip some wine, and gather with friends for a cozy night

Photo courtesy Marcus Winkler via Pixabay
What is considered A+ List marketing content for your book?
DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

Tips from successful authors who DIY their own book marketing:

"A+ Content is basically the extra stuff you add on your Amazon book page to make it look more professional and help people decide to buy.

Examples:

  • Images showing what’s inside the book (sample pages)

  • A section explaining who the

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Sail, Power, & Steam Museum Welcomes Paddy Mills in Concert Opening Weekend May 2nd
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Gongs at the Opera House

Special Sound Immersion at the Rockport Opera House - Gongs, Cello, and Shakuhachi

Rockport Opera House
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Sunday Tidbit: God's Message Of The Bird Man

Eastgate Ministries
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Star Wars themed Late Night Roller Skate Event at Midcoast Rec

Midcoast Recreation Center
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Roller Skating is alive and well at Midcoast Rec

Midcoast Recreation Center
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Key Marketing Tips for Maine Authors: A Checklist

DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors
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Blue Café acoustic piano performance by Ben Cosgrove

Camden Opera House
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Sunday Tidbit: By His Stripes We Are Healed

Eastgate Ministries
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