🌱 Why this writer says you haven’t truly seen Maine without Camden

Good morning Camden! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why this writer says you haven’t truly seen Maine without Camden
• Planning a brisk New Year’s hike up Camden Hills?

Also on today's calendar: Fresh Brewed News and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An afternoon snow shower, with a high of 37 and low of 13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Partly sunny; windy, colder, temps: high: 26, low: 15.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 33 and low of 17 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• You haven't been to Maine until you've visited these small towns (nationalgeographic.com) — Camden gets star treatment here as a must-visit coastal town, from sweeping Penobscot Bay views atop Mount Battie to strolls along the Riverwalk and visits to the Camden Opera House. The piece highlights harbor cruises, historic inns, and nearby Rockland attractions, framing Camden as a quintessential stop on any Maine small-town tour.
   

• 4 Maine State Parks Will Host First Day Hikes on New Years Day (z1073.com) — If you’re looking to start the new year outdoors, Camden Hills State Park is among several Maine parks offering First Day Hike options on January 1. Guided and self-guided outings, plus alternatives like cross-country skiing, encourage residents to bundle up and enjoy fresh air instead of staying inside all day.
   

📸 Around Camden

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Camden

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 11

• Winter Chamber Music Recital — Bay Chamber
  5 Mountain St, Camden
  10:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Story Time with Miss Amy for Pre-School Age Children in the Picker Room
  Camden Public Library , 55 Main Street , Camden
  10:00 am
• Fresh Brewed News
  Villager Cafe , 25 Mechanic St , Camden
  10:30 am

Saturday December 13

• Guini Ridge Farm Christmas Market
  Guini Ridge Farm & Garden Center , 310 Commercial St , Rockport
  9:00 am

Monday December 15

• Tai Chi and Qigong
  Camden Library - Adult Calendar Camden, ME 04843
  10:30 am

Tuesday December 16

• Book Donations Open at the Blue Door Book Shed
  Camden Library - Adult Calendar Camden, ME 04843
  9:00 am
• Walsh History Center Hour - On Zoom
  Camden Public Library , 55 Main Street , Camden
  12:00 pm
• Winter Evening Concert in Camden — Penobscot Bay Orchestra
  Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School , 5 Mountain St , Camden
  7:00 pm

📣 Camden Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Winter Concert
  Appleton Village School Rockport, ME 04856
  6:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Snow Date for Winter Concert
  Appleton Village School Rockport, ME 04856
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Kid Christmas Craft Class
  Guini Ridge Farm & Garden Center , 310 Commercial St , Rockport
  10:00 am
• WinterKids Family Day @ Midcoast Recreation Center
  MidCoast Recreation Center , 535 West St , Rockport
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hammond Lumber Company posted a job opening for Driver Application in Camden. Apply here.
• Maine Medical Center posted a job opening for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / CRMA- Quarry Hill in Camden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Camden here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rockport

• This Maine cook finishes her 2025 culinary bucket list with a family recipe (pressherald.com)

Rockland

• Rockland takes inventive approach to attract and create new housing for workforce (newscentermaine.com)
• Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at Hole in the Wall Bagel Shop (bangordailynews.com)
• Arkansas Sex Offender Arrested 2nd Time in Maine for Failing to Register (wgan.com)

Ok Camden! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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