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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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Registration For Reading Music Course

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Bay Chamber Community Music School invites music lovers and performers to register for Reading Music course with instructor Mary Anne Driscoll Bay Chamber Community Music School...

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Bay Chamber Community Music School Invites Guitarists To Workshop/Ensemble With Jeffrey Rojo

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Bay Chamber Community Music School invites guitarists to join our evening Guitar Workshop/Ensemble with faculty member Jeff Rojo.  The workshop and ensemble is open to all...

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Bay Chamber Concerts Presents '100 Years of Broadway'

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Save yourself a trip to New York!  With “100 Years of Broadway” you can see five Broadway stars and fifty of the greatest characters from Broadway musicals, all in one...

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Looking To Learn A New Instrument Or Improve Your Playing?

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Register now for Private Instruction at Bay Chamber Community School! Spring Semester begins February 6!Are you interested in learning to play a musical instrument?  Have you...

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Bay Chamber Community Music School Now Offers Percussion Lessons And More With John Mehrmann

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Bay Chamber Community Music School is proud to announce its newest faculty member, John Mehrmann. A percussionist, drummer, pianist, vocalist, composer and improviser, Mehrmann...

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Rockport, Maine with AmericanTowns Rockport Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Knox County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team up...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Rockport organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Rockport is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

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Weekend Activities in and around Rockport

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Rockport area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Maine’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Rockport in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Maine  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

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An Invitation to our Rockport Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Rockport, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Maine

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Maine Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

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Rockport's Holiday On The Harbor

from:Bay Chamber Concerts

Celebrate the holiday season with Rockport’s Holiday on the Harbor Rockport village comes alive with luminaries, shopping, caroling, and more!Rockport village is hosting a...

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Bay Chamber’s Odeon Holiday Concert

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Free concert will feature guest cellist Marc Johnson and talented musicians of all ages!Sponsor: Viking LumberFor a delightful afternoon of free entertainment, come enjoy Bay...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

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Rockport Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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The Power of a Single Vote - Rockport Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Rockport elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

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Bay Chamber Concerts Presents - Michael Brown Concert

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Bay Chamber Concerts presents “Michael Brown, piano”.  The second performance in Bay Chamber’s 2011-2012 Performing Arts Series, the natural sound of the Steinway model...

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Memorial Service and Performance To Celebrate Life of Kathie Johnson

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The community is invited to a celebration of the life of Kathie Johnson, who passed away on February 4, 2011. The memorial service and performance will take place at the...

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Knox County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Knox County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Knox County Maine area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Maine ME

Maine Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Maine. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

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Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Rockport and across the country. With...

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Find Maine Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Maine haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Maine corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have October...

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Bay Chamber Concerts Presents Chamber Music All Stars

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Chamber music concert brings together members of the Muir String Quartet and guests! Bay Chamber Concerts opens its 2011-2012 Performing Arts Series with “Chamber Music All...

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Bay Chamber Concerts Announces 2011-2012 Performing Arts Series

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Rockport, ME - Bay Chamber Concerts is pleased to announce the exciting, eclectic, 2011-2012 Performing Arts Series! The Performing Arts Series, now in its twenty-sixth year, will...

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Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Maine ME

We have the best Maine apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Maine. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in and...

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Bay Chamber Community Music School - Classes And Open House

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Music is in the air above Rockport Harbor! Open House on Saturday, September 24!Community Music School offerings include private instruction, group classes, & ensembles!Bay...

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Bay Chamber Community Music School Registration For Fall Music Classes

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Community Music School offerings include private instruction, group classes, & ensembles!Bay Chamber Community Music School is celebrating our first anniversary and is...

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Bay Chamber Concerts: First Chair All Stars

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Bay Chamber Concerts presents “First Chair All Stars – Mostly Brahms.”  The concert will feature first chair musicians from some of the nation’s top orchestras,...

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Bay Chamber Concerts Presents 'Timeless Treasures'

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At the Rockport Opera House, “Timeless Treasures” again features James Campbell, clarinet; Mark Fewer, violin; John Novacek, piano; and Mark Johnson, cello.  These...

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Bay Chamber Concerts Presents 'The Spirit of the 20s'

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Bay Chamber Concerts presents “The Spirit of the 20s.”  The concert will feature James Campbell, clarinet; Mark Fewer, violin; John Novocek, piano; Marc Johnson, cello;...

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Bay Chamber Concerts Presents 'Harp, Strings and Winds'

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“Harp, Strings, & Winds” features the St. Lawrence String Quartet with Julie Smith, harp.  The returning artists will be joined by Thomas Wolf, flute; and Romie de...

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Bay Chamber Concerts Presents 'La Musique, Parts I and II'

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Bay Chamber Concerts presents “La Musique”: two unique one-hour programs at the Farnsworth Wyeth Center with the St. Lawrence String Quartet and harpist Julie Smith. ...

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Bay Chamber Concerts: St Lawrence Premieres -- Grand Sextet!

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Bay Chamber Concerts presents “St. Lawrence Premieres” at the Strand Theatre in Rockland.  Sponsored by Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors, this concert will feature Bay...

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Bay Chamber Concerts Presents 'Louisiana Repertory Jazz Ensemble' and 'Latitude 41, Piano Trio'

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Louisiana Repertory Jazz Ensemble returns to Maine this year with another exciting program of authentic New Orleans style jazz performed by musicians who are experts in the...

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Bay Chamber Concerts Presents Brahms For Two

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Underwriter: Down East Magazine Associate Underwriter: Samoset ResortMedia Sponsor: Village Soup Sponsor: Center for Maine Contemporary ArtPerformers: Stefan Jackiw, violin; and...

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Time For Three With Curtis On Tour

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Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto in d minor for two Violins, BWV 1043, First Movement (Vivace)Johannes Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 5Johannes Brahms: String Sextet in B Flat Major,...

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Friends of Rockport Public Library 42nd Annual Book Sale

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The Friends of Rockport Public Library will hold their "42nd Edition" annual book sale. As always, literally thousands of great quality books and related literary...

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Bay Chamber Concerts Presents 'Bach to Schumann' at Rockport Opera House

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An evening of world-class solo piano music at the intimate Rockport Opera House!Bay Chamber Concerts presents “Bach to Schumann,” featuring pianist Simone Dinnerstein at the...

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Bay Chamber's Odeon Chamber Orchestra Concert at the Rockport Opera House

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Bay Chamber will present the Odeon Chamber Orchestra in their free spring concert. The Odeon Orchestras have served midcoast musicians since 2000, evolving from a single ensemble...

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TheDaughter of the Regiment - Port Opera July Festival Illustrated Program

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In collaboration Bay Chamber Concerts, PORTopera, Helen and Bob Blakelock of Damariscotta Mills who will explore La Fille du Regiment (TheDaughter of the Regiment) PORTopera's...

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Memorial Day Parade

A parade will begin at 11 a.m. next to the Rockport Post Office. – Honor roll (wreath, taps, minister).– Bridge (wreath, rifle salute, taps, minister).– Rockport Cemetery...

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Bay Chamber Announces Young Stars of Maine Scholarship Program and Next Generation Youth Chamber Music Summer Program

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For the first time ever, applicants to Bay Chamber’s Young Stars of Maine Scholarship Program and Young Stars of Maine Scholarship Program can apply using just one form! ...

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Bay Chamber Community Music School - Open House

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Featuring an assortment of activities, performances, demo classes, and more!Bay Chamber Community Music School will hold a “May Day” Open House. Bay Chamber Community Music...

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Bay Chamber Concerts Presents Héctor Del Curto’s Tango Quartet

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Concert will feature Argentinean tango music and professional tango dancers!This Mother’s Day, treat your mother to a marvelous concert with tickets to Héctor Del Curto’s...

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Make a difference in Rockport! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Rockport area and around...

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Bay Chamber Concerts Presents Curtis On Tour – Spring, Solzhenitsyn And Stars!

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Curtis Institute master and students to perform for public & Bay Chamber studentsBay Chamber Concerts presents Curtis on Tour – Spring, Solazhenitsyn and Stars! at the...

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Group Classes Begin Soon At Bay Chamber Community Music School

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Looking to learn more about music?  Bay Chamber Community Music School has something for you!Bay Chamber Community Music School is pleased to announce two upcoming group...

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