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šŸŒ± How Camdenā€™s 25 Days of Giving Back powers local nonprofits

Camden, Maine Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Camden! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How Camdenā€™s 25 Days of Giving Back powers local nonprofits
  • Why Camden is crowned the ā€œJewel of the Maine Coastā€
  • Rain halts Camden Hillsā€™ big field hockey testā€”when will it resume?

Also on today's calendar: Mr. Drew and His Reptiles Too! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 65 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Sunday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 58, low: 46.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 61 and low of 44 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Meet Becca Gildred (midcoastvillager.com) ā€” United Midcoast Charitiesā€™ development director Becca Gildred explains how the groupā€™s Camden office offers free access to powerful fundraising tools and workshops that many small nonprofits canā€™t afford. She also describes the locally rooted 25 Days of Giving Back campaign, which began with Camdenā€™s downtown businesses donating a share of sales and now channels many small community gifts into major support for food, housing, and safety-net services.
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ā€¢ 12 Prettiest Small Towns In New England (worldatlas.com) ā€” Camden gets a glowing spotlight here, celebrated as ā€œThe Jewel of the Maine Coastā€ for its harbor views, Camden Hills State Park hikes, and standout waterfront dining. The piece highlights Mount Battie, Penobscot Bay cruises, and local restaurants like Peter Ottā€™s and nearby Aster & Rose, positioning Camden as a top New England escape for scenery, food, and relaxed small-town charm.
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ā€¢ Marquee field hockey matchup between Mt. Ararat and Camden Hills suspended by rain (pressherald.com) ā€” A highly anticipated field hockey showdown between Camden Hills and Mt. Ararat in Rockport was halted after one rainy, scoreless quarter for player safety. Officials will reschedule the matchup, which features two of Class A Northā€™s top teams, with Camden Hills currently leading the regional Heal point standings and drawing strong interest from Midcoast fans.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Tree Service Recommendations
    Looking for recommendations for a local tree service to take down several medium size trees on our property and to grind up the stumps. Appreciateā€¦ (Nextdoor Megunticook River-Lake)
  • Genesis HealthCare Corporation posted a job opening for Mgr-Scheduling and Payroll Ctr in Camden. Apply here.
  • Penobscot Bay YMCA posted a job opening for Assistant Childcare Teacher - Part Time in Rockport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Camden here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Rockport

  • 'Jammers, in Competitive Contest With Warriors, Dealt Season's First Defeat (midcoastvillager.com)
  • MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital Awarded Primary Stroke Certification from Joint Commission (midcoastvillager.com)
  • October brings crisp coastal days, colorful foliage, and plenty of fall fun to Gloucester and CapeĀ Ann. (goodmorninggloucester.com)

Rockland

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" ā€” A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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