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an introduction to avoiding emergencies and what to do if they occur.

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Springtide - Sunday 5.3 at the Rockport Opera House
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 scene. We combine a love of high energy

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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 season weekend by welcoming the ever-popular folk

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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 scene. We combine a love of high energy traditional

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Blue Café acoustic piano performance by Ben Cosgrove
Camden Opera House

On April 29th at 7:30pm, the Camden Opera House will present an acoustic piano performance by Ben Cosgrove, in the Blue Café. 

Ben Cosgrove is a traveling composer-performer whose music explores themes of landscape, place, and environment. Described by the Boston Globe as “a sonic plein-air painter… [using] his piano as a paintbrush,” Ben has

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Tom DiMenna & Friends; Story songs of the 70s
Camden Opera House

Tom DiMenna & Friends; Story songs of the 70s returns to the Camden Opera House on April 24th at 7:30pm.

Story Songs of the 70s is a seasonal concert series by Maine-based singer/songwriter, Tom DiMenna, and features songs by 3 legendary songwriters of the vinyl era — Gordon Lightfoot, Cat Stevens, and Harry Chapin. This folk-rock act blends lush

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New Hope Midcoast Requests Clothes & Accessories for Annual Sale
New Hope Midcoast

Shop for Hope is coming to the Flanagan Center in Rockland July 16-18 and we need your donations to make this event the best one yet! We are seeking quality new and gently used clothing for the entire family, for all seasons, and for all ages (new with tags only if for children). Accessories like jewelry, footwear, scarves, hats, mittens, belts

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Watch the Video: BBH Selectmen Candidate Forum
Boothbay Region TV & Media Center
Tim Lewis asks questions of the 4 candidates running for 1 seat on the Boothbay Harbor Select Board
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GEORGIA O'KEEFFE FILM SATURDAY 2 PM
Harbor Theater

Join us at 2 pm on Saturday April 18 for GEORGIA O'KEEFFE: THE BRIGHTNESS OF LIGHT.

An intimate portrait of one of America’s most visionary artists.

Narrated by Hugh Dancy and featuring Claire Danes as the voice of Georgia O’Keeffe, The Brightness of Light illuminates the extraordinary life and lasting influence of an artist who reshaped the

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GEORGIA O'KEEFFE FILM SATURDAY 2 PM
Harbor Theater

Join us at 2 pm on Saturday, April 18 for Georgia O'Keeffe - The Brightness of Light.

An intimate portrait of one of America’s most visionary artists.

Narrated by Hugh Dancy and featuring Claire Danes as the voice of Georgia O’Keeffe, The Brightness of Light illuminates the extraordinary life and lasting influence of an artist who reshaped the

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FREE FAMILY PASSES FOR GOAT FRIDAY NIGHT
Harbor Theater

FAMILY FILM DEAL!

Get two FREE admissions (1 Adult ticket and 1 Child's ticket) and one FREE large popcorn per family. Additional family members pay regular ticket prices ($12 Adult, $8 Child). Secure your passes now for a fantastic family outing! OFFER ONLY VALID FOR OPENING NIGHT: FRIDAY, APRIL 17 AT 7:00 P.M.

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April 2026 Real Estate Market Update
Newcastle Realty

The availability of homes for sale in Maine remains limited, though Realtors are beginning to report encouraging trends across several counties. According to Maine Listings, statewide sales of single-family existing homes were unchanged compared to last March, and the median sales price (MSP) held steady at $375,000 when comparing March 2026 to

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Watch New Episode: Relatively Speaking S1 Ep3 Cathy Teague Orne
Boothbay Region TV & Media Center
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Downtown Poetry Party with Dave Morrison
Camden Opera House

Downtown Poetry Party on  April 22 at 7:30 PM  

Poet Dave Morrison celebrates the release of his new collection Already Home (JukeBooks 2026) with a music/spoken word performance in the Blue Café, on the 3rd floor of the Camden Opera House.  

Dave Morrison is like a carpenter missing fingers – do you worry about his ability or applaud his devotion

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Register Now for Sail Kids For Free (SKFF) Program
Sail Power & Steam Museum

Press Release – For Immediate Release

 From:               Capt. Jim Sharp

                        Sail, Power, and Steam Museum

sailpowersteammuseum@gmail.com

207-701-7627

Date:               April 1, 2026

 

Register Now for Sail Kids For Free (SKFF) Program

 

Rockland’s Sail, Power, and Steam Museum (SPSM) with its Midcoast Sailing Center

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Knox County Meals on Wheels receives Bowdoin College grant
MCH Making Community Happen

Liz Schuh, Executive Director of MCH, Inc., recently accepted a grant on behalf of MCH Meals on Wheels from the Common Good Grant Program of Bowdoin College. The purpose of the program is to provide Bowdoin students with the opportunity to learn about grants, foundations, and philanthropy while becoming familiar with local non-profit organizations

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Meet Patti Brown, Associate Broker at Newcastle Realty
Newcastle Realty

With a deep understanding of Midcoast Maine and a steady, client-focused approach, Patti Brown brings both insight and experience to every transaction. As an Associate Broker at Newcastle Realty, Patti is known for helping buyers and sellers navigate the market with clarity, honesty, and thoughtful guidance.

Patti has a keen ability to help

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Upcoming @ BHML—April
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
Game NightApril 3, 2026 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pmJoin us for our next Library After hours Game Night spectacular! We’re moving this monthly meeting to the First Friday of […]

The post Upcoming @ BHML—April appeared first on Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library.

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New Episode: Chasing Time with Tim Lewis featuring Boothbay Region YMCA
Boothbay Region TV & Media Center
Tim chats with Boothbay Region YMCA CEO, Andy Hamblett, about 24 years of community outreach and relations. Andy reflects on his accomplishments, Y-Arts, pickleball and more.
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Watch the video: Samples Shipyard Open House 2026 to benefit the Boothbay Region Historical Society Scholarship Program
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Springtide May 3 at the Rockport Opera House - Spring Music for May!

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