Serving Cumberland, Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties and Midcoast Maine

MARA is ...

... a general interest and public service club that serves the amateur radio community on midcoast Maine, near the towns of Bath and Brunswick. The MARA maintains the KS1R 147.21, 444.40, 447.575 (digital) and 1284.0 repeaters, plus KS1R-2 Packet node on 145.010, all located in Brunswick, Maine. MARA is an ARRL affiliate that also provides VE services, ARES training and it's members compose the MidCoast ARES/CERT teams.

H1N1 - SWINE FLU HOTLINE

If you have medical questions about the swine flu, call (toll free) 1-888-257-0990. 73, Steve, AA4AK, Sagadahoc EC

Maine Hospice Ride/walk

2010-08-28 00:00
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I know, I know, but it's what we do. The Maine Hospice Ride/Walk will be held on Aug 28. I know that we will have a good turn out. Last year there were more amateurs than participants. Lets show-up in force and help out this worthy cause. 73 / Harry

Tour de Farms

2010-08-22 07:00
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Yet another in a series of Bike events this month. Mark August 22 on your calendars for this event. If you have worked this event in the past, I know you will enjoy this one as well. Please contact me and let me know if you are planning on assisting with this event. 73 / Harry

Tour de Merrymmeting Bay

2010-08-14 07:00
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Mark it on your calendars. Saturday August 14th is the the date for the first of 3 events this month. I have several folks signed up but still need a few more. Looking for at least 10 folks in all. Hope to hear from you if you are going to assist with this great event.

Beach to Beacon

2010-08-07 06:00
2010-08-07 12:00
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Note to Midcoast ARES members.

This public service event is being organized by Androscoggin ARES. They are very supportive of our Midcoast ARES public service events. Any Midcoast ARES members that can help Andy ARES out with their event on 8/7 will be most greatly appreciated. See sign-up procedure below.

Also, John, K1JJS, can provide more details. Primary point of contact is Ivan Lazure, N1OXA as indicated below.

BEACH TO BEACON 10K Race Saturday August 7, 2010 ( 7/16/10 update)

B2B 10K is coming up and we need radio operator volunteers You need to be in Cape Elizabeth

Monthly Meeting

2010-07-27 18:00
2010-07-27 20:00
Etc/GMT-5

Join us for the next installment of the Merrymeeting Amatuer Radio Associations chronicles. ARES meeting to start at 6:00 followed by the Club meeting at 7:00. Hope to see you there

Ninth Annual Parkview Classic Golf Tournament

2010-07-13 07:00
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The 13th is right around the corner. This is just a reminder for those who volunteered. Hope to see you there.

73 / N1TTT

Club Newsletter

Squelch Tales for June 2010

N1TTT -- New Sagadahoc ARES EC

Congratulations to Harry, N1TTT!

Maine SEC Bryce Rumery, K1GAX, has appointed Harry as the new EC for Sagadahoc ARES. Harry did an outstanding job as MARA President, and we can expect that he will bring those same excellent leadership skills to his new job. Let's give Harry a nice kickoff by having a big turnout at the next ARES meeting on April 29.