New Parking Begins May 15 in Rockland

By Steve Carroll

Paid and permit parking in downtown Rockland commences on May 15th. Metered parking has been added to several side streets downtown as well as changes to parking lot permit fees. For a map showing the affected streets and lots visit the City's website. Rockland residents with vehicles registered in Rockland will receive a decal (to be placed on your dash) that will give you two hours of free parking daily. Parking stickers are available.

WE LOVE LOCAL MUSICIANS!

Songwriters Coffeehouse Concert Camden Public Library
Thursday May 28th at 6 pm

The Camden Public Library will host its annual Songwriters Coffeehouse on Thursday, May 28 at 6:00 PM in the Picker Room. The Songwriters Coffeehouse is a tradition at the library going back years, ever since the library began hosting and encouraging songwriting almost twenty years ago. The evening will feature live music from the musicians of the library's Songwriters Sessions and in a range of styles and instruments, from six-string guitar to piano to a cappella, and a range from singer-songwriter to folk and folk rock.

There is no charge for admission although donations will be accepted. Coffee, tea, and refreshments will be available! Enjoy the music and celebrate continuing the Songwriters Coffeehouse tradition.

The songwriters have been meeting regularly all year to share their music and offer support and suggestions to one another, and are eager to present their new work to the public.

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Rockport Farmers’ Market

Hosted by Guini Ridge Farm (Rt 1), the Rockport Farmers Market offers a variety of local products including organic vegetables and herbs, pasture-raised meats, eggs, flowers, mushrooms, breads and baked goods, maple syrup, sea salt, pet treats, handcrafted soaps, crafts and more.