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Meet Newcastle Realty's Newest Team- The Coastal Group
Newcastle Realty

Newcastle Realty is proud to announce the formation of its newest real estate team, The Coastal Group at Newcastle Realty,  bringing together three trusted local professionals with a shared passion for serving buyers and sellers along Maine’s stunning Midcoast. Comprised of Ashley Little, Hillary Barrett, and Chelsea Poland, the team offers

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FRIGG at the Rockport Opera House!
Rockport Opera House

The internationally celebrated Finnish folk ensemble FRIGG launches their Bagaduce Music Residency at the Rockport Opera House on Saturday, January 31, co-presented by Bagaduce Music and the Rockport Opera House.

The residency features special collaboration with Maine guitarist Noah Fishman, who joins the band throughout the tour. Known for their

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Public Invited to Lincoln Home’s Creativity Show February 27
The Lincoln Home Lifestyle

The Lincoln Home residents and staff have been busy creating both as a group and on their own. A sampling of paintings, pastels, photography, knitting, quilting, craft projects and culinary creations will be on display Monday, February 2. Join us for a wine and cheese reception in our living room from 3:00 - 5:00PM. Some art will be for sale. The

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Video: Change to SNAP Benefits Town Hall 2026
Boothbay Region TV & Media Center
Discussion to help community members understand what’s changing with SNAP Benefits, who is affected, and how these decisions impact families across Maine.
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2 Bedroom Apartment available at Knox Hotel in Thomaston
MCH Making Community Happen

Located in Thomaston’s historic business district, Knox Hotel Apartments underwent an extensive rehab in 2011. Each of the 26 one-bedroom and 3 two-bedroom apartments have fully applianced kitchens. Knox Hotel Apartments are located across the street from restaurants, a grocery store, banks, and local churches.

Residents must be 62 or older or an

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GIVE THE GIFT OF BETTER/SAFE BOATING!
Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Courses

Sign up for Coast Guard Auxiliary

Boating Courses (Zoom/in-person)

 Suddenly in Command:

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

 Boat America:

satisfies most state boater ed requirements, including Maine. Completing the course can also lower boat insurance

 Navigating Mid Coast Maine:

learn how to use charts

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FREE CINEMA CLUBHOUSE FILM SUNDAY 6 PM
Harbor Theater

CINEMA CLUBHOUSE, FREE MONTHLY MOVIE PARTY, SPONSORED BY TANNER GROVER

Join us at Harbor Theater at 6 pm on Sunday, January 18 for this month's Cinema Clubhouse offering.

Watch the movie, munch on the all-time best theater popcorn, participate in lively movie conversation, fill out a reviewer's scorecord, and participate in community building

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Meet Bella Fabiano: A Rising Presence at Newcastle Realty
Newcastle Realty

Meet Bella Fabiano: A Rising Presence at Newcastle Realty 

Newcastle Realty is pleased to highlight Bella Fabiano, who joined the agency in May 2025 and has quickly established herself as an energetic and highly personable presence in the Midcoast Maine real estate market.

 

A true local with deep ties to the region, Bella has hit the ground

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MAGIC FLUTE FILM & TALK
Harbor Theater

Join us at Harbor Theater on Saturday, January 17, 2026, 2 p.m. for a very special presentation from our Arts on Film series! Even if you caught the Met Opera’s Live presentation of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” in December, you will want to revisit this masterpiece with us in Ingmar Bergman’s 1975 cinematic version. Maine-based professional

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YMCA Penguin Plunge 2026
Boothbay Region TV & Media Center
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Have you considered becoming a Meals on Wheels volunteer?
MCH Making Community Happen

Hunger and malnutrition are growing problems across the United States, affecting people of all ages. These issues are intensified for local homebound seniors — older adults who face significant barriers to mobility, food access, and meal preparation. The meals delivered by Knox County Meals on Wheels volunteers are often the primary or sole source

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Buy a bouquet & help Meals on Wheels serve a meal!
MCH Making Community Happen

This month, every time a shopper purchases a bouquet with the red circle sticker at Hannaford in Camden, MCH/Meals on Wheels will receive a $1 donation.This is a great opportunity to bring some winter cheer into your home while helping us feed our friends & neighbors in Knox County. Thank you for helping us with your support. 

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Cold rooms, high heating bills, and what winter can reveal
Evergreen Home Performance

If one room in your house always feels colder than the rest, winter may be the best time to find out why.

Thermal imaging is a diagnostic tool commonly used during home energy audits to identify insulation gaps, air leaks, and cold spots. While energy audits can be performed year-round, Maine’s long, cold winters create the ideal conditions for

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Video: Varsity Basketball - Boothbay Seahawks vs NYA Panthers (Jan. 6, 2026)
Boothbay Region TV & Media Center
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Holiday Sparkles at The Lincoln Home
The Lincoln Home Lifestyle

Holiday decorating, preparations and celebrations! Music, performances, Christmas lights, tree decorating, cookie baking, gingerbread houses, children, family, friends... A wonderful holiday season full of sparkles and fun! Happy New Year !

The Lincoln Home is located at 22 River Road in Newcastle. To learn more about vibrant senior living, visit

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Watch the video: Chasing Time with Tim Lewis featuring Genealogist Ellen Stevens Newton
Boothbay Region TV & Media Center
Boothbay native Ellen Stevens Newton joins Tim Lewis in the Boothbay Region TV Studio to discuss her passion for genealogy and her new show "Relatively Speaking" coming soon.
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Help feed our friends & neighbors in Knox County
MCH Making Community Happen

Meals on Wheels is the only nationwide community-based network dedicated to ending senior hunger. But demand continues to rise in midcoast Maine, which is why we're counting on generous supporters like you. You are a key to helping Meals on Wheels serve more seniors. Bring joy to a senior this year. Your gift today delivers more than a meal. It

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Watch the Video: Spotlight on Harbor Theater - January 2026
Boothbay Region TV & Media Center
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CLASSIC FILM WITH MEDIEVAL FEAST
Harbor Theater

Join us at Harbor Theater on Tuesday, December 30 for the 1968 Classic The Lion in Winter, accompanied by a medieval feast made from 12th century recipes. Lunch begins at 12:30; the film starts at 1:00.

It's Christmas 1183, and King Henry II (Peter O'Toole) is planning to announce his successor to the throne. The jockeying for the crown, though

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"Lettuce Taco 'Bout Community Lunch
Brady’s

Monday's Community Lunch is being hosted by Byron Cortez & Stanley Hornsby and the Mexican spread they have planned is epic. From scratch EVERYTHING!! There may be a little rain in the forecast but that has never slowed us down. Come on down Brady's at 11:30 and enjoy a free weekly event hosted by The Community Lunch Bunch. 

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Story Songs of the 70's - Winter Edition with Tom DiMenna
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The Mallett Brothers Band w/Chris Ross returns to the Camden Opera House
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Trad Irish Music Night
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Winter Supper Series at Southport General Store
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Baby Back Ribs & All You Can Eat Haddock Thursday open 11-5
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We're Still Here!! open 6 days a week... and Community Lunch Monday
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Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine
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The Coastal Group at Newcastle Realty, L-R: Ashley Little, Hillary Barrett, Chelsea Poland

Meet Newcastle Realty's Newest Team- The Coastal Group

Newcastle Realty
Frigg

FRIGG at the Rockport Opera House!

Rockport Opera House
Lincoln Home residents meet monthly to create pastel paintings with Kim Traina.

Public Invited to Lincoln Home’s Creativity Show February 27

The Lincoln Home Lifestyle
Video: Change to SNAP Benefits Town Hall 2026

Video: Change to SNAP Benefits Town Hall 2026

Boothbay Region TV & Media Center
Knox Hotel Apartments

2 Bedroom Apartment available at Knox Hotel in Thomaston

MCH Making Community Happen
Cinema Clubhouse

FREE CINEMA CLUBHOUSE FILM SUNDAY 6 PM

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Isabella Fabiano, Sales Agent at Newcastle Realty

Meet Bella Fabiano: A Rising Presence at Newcastle Realty

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Magic Flute

MAGIC FLUTE FILM & TALK

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