OWLS HEAD and ROCKLAND — In the course of three hours, Tuesday, Sept. 16, Rockland EMS was called to two medical issues on the Breakwater. While still on scene for…
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ROCKLAND — Now that the Bog Trail has been established, creation of another access trail is being eyed, which will allow substantial progress to the Waterfront to Wilderness project,…
SEARSMONT — A China woman was killed in a single vehicle crash on the Belfast Augusta Road Sept. 26, around 8:42 a.m., according to a media report from Waldo…
' This is an enormous increase'
HALLOWELL — In a Sept. 16 news release, Maine's Public Advocate said she is concerned about the scale of a Central Maine Power Company spending plan that would, if approved, affect customers…
partnership with University of Maine’s 4-H program
A monthly program focused on exploration of climate change is being formed in Belfast. STEAM Team Youth Community Science Explorers Group is for youth ages 7-12, and meets monthly at the…
Northern Light Cancer Care at Maine Coast Hospital’s Mary Dow Center welcomed donors and guests to tour the healing garden and infusion center, as well as learn about…
ROCKPORT — Two care team members from MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital were recently honored with employee awards during a ceremony held on the hospital campus. Each quarter, the hospitals recognize…
The day he took office, President Donald Trump issued a …
Letters: more than 1 in 10 adults in Maine struggle with basic reading, writing, and math skills
From September 15–19, the nation will observe Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the critical importance of literacy in helping individuals,…
WALDOBORO — Eleanor Foster Durgan, of Waldoboro, Maine, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 13, 2025, at the age of 77.
Born in North Conway, New Hampshire, to…
NOBLEBORO — On the morning of September 13, 2025 Robert Arthur “Bob” Beck, 94, of Nobleboro, Maine passed away peacefully into the presence of the Lord in the comfort of his own home.
Bob…
Responders arriving to a report of a rollover near 1437 Oyster River Road, in Warren, came upon a Chevy 1500 pickup truck in the southbound lane. The operator and sole occupant, Cameron Allen, of…
Jeanne is back for another Watercolor Batik workshop next month! Join us on Saturday, September 20th. This is a rare technique we are thrilled to host Jeanne to teach us…
'Responsibility is the essence of morality'
'If we want to make…
Lisa Tapken's culinary journey began almost 30 years ago on private sailing yachts.
As I traveled the world, tasting everything, I found my passion sourcing…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Sept. 6-10.
Bridget M. Sawyer, 32, of Prospect, probation…
CAMDEN (Sept. 15, 2025): Expanded paid parking officially launches Oct. 1, 2025. Parking enforcement runs to Oct. 15 (annually May 15-Oct. 15).
The rate is $2/hour.…
ROCKLAND — Vance M. Wells, Jr., 95, died peacefully, Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Breakwater Commons in Rockland.
A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, October 13, 2025, at 1 p.m…
OWLS HEAD — Ted N. Talbot, 85, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Pen Bay medical center in Rockport, his wife and daughter at his side.
Born in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada.…
ROCKLAND — Joyce Ann Simmons, 64, passed away unexpectedly at her home Thursday, September 4, 2025, with her loving dog Angel by her side.
Born in Massachusetts on August 29, 1961, to John…
ROCKLAND — It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Fred F. Hannan, 40, who passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2024.
Fred was born October 1, 1984,…
WARREN — Frank Albert Mank Jr., 74, of Warren, Maine, passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2025, surrounded by the comfort of his family and at the place…
Hailed led by The Washington Post as “one of Nashville’s finest song interpreters,” Kathy Mattea has enjoyed much success and acclaim during her 35-year career in…
Update (Sept. 16, 2025): A cause of fire will not be determined due to the extent of damage to the structure housing Sweetgrass Winery and Distillery. The Fire Marshal's Office was…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Sept. 8-12.
Camden…
My older brother Bill recently moved back to town. He retired from his career as a high school math teacher, purchased a little place up on Masalin Road, and plans to offer tutoring for…
Irving Howard ‘Mike’ McConchie, 102, passed away with his family present on August 1, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic, Avon Hospital, in Avon, Ohio, on the day that would have been his beloved wife…
Patriot Insurance announces the 2025 recipients of the Patriot Education Scholarship program.
Students receiving the scholarship must have…
In celebration of its 150th anniversary, Camden National Bank closed its offices and banking centers at noon on Wednesday, September…
ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital welcomes Mikaela Coburn-Pierce, MD, to its Palliative Care practice.
Dr. Coburn-Pierce joins PBH after completing her fellowship at the University of…
In a special election on Sept. 9, Washington voters enacted changes to the Land Use Ordinance including transferring some review power from the Planning Board to the CEO and "Housekeeping" updates…
September 15–21, 2025
The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA), in partnership with Amtrak Downeaster, will be participating in “…
Letters: from Winthrop, Augusta, Woolwich, they called camp home each summer
ROME, Maine — This year, Pine Tree Camp celebrates its significant 80th anniversary milestone. Founded on the heels of the Great…
BIDDEFORD — Katherine McCobb York Moran, 82, formerly of Camden, died peacefully on July 10, 2025, in Biddeford, Maine.
Katherine (“Kathy”, "Kay") McCobb York was born…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 2-11.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Aug. 20 - Sept. 11.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
VINALHAVEN — Robert Llewellyn Warren Sr., lovingly known as “Bobby” or “Captain Bob,” passed away on September 10, 2025, at the age of 82. Born in Bar Harbor on April 15, 1943, Bobby came to…
LIBERTY — The driver of a big rig truck is uninjured, having vacated when smoke and flames began, but the scene at the intersection of Routes 220 and 105 in Liberty, Friday afternoon, would become…
$1.25 WINGS ARE BACK!! (Okay people even Dollar Tree went to a $1.25!)…
demonstrating exceptional dedication and efforts
Patricia St. Clair, a Knox County volunteer from Saint George, is the Girl Scouts of Maine's Volunteer of the Month of June. St. Clair is currently involved as a…
ROCKLAND — Mary Jean Clifford, 98, died on August 9, 2025 in Rockland. Born in Anoka, Minnesota on July 27, 1927 and was the only child of Edward C. and Charlotte (Addington) Peters. She received…
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust employees recently presented more than $24,000 in donations collected through the Bank’s employee-driven charitable giving program, Casual for a Cause, to nine…
Rockland Public Library offers adult and youth clubs in September. Some are new. Some are continous.
The Library provides the following descriptions:
…
The Town of Camden issued the…
'Whether someone has an hour or the whole day, there are plenty of ways to be part of the celebration'
The Thomaston Recreation Department and Thrive in Thomaston are gearing up for a new annual Fall Festival, set for Saturday, Oct. 25, from 12 - 8 p.m., on the lawn outside the Thomaston Municipal…
Camden National Corporation has appointed Marie J. McCarthy as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Company, effective immediately, and as…
Camden Expanded Paid Parking Details
The expanded paid parking program coming to Camden has not yet officially…
We're celebrating the arrival of our new bus!
Newly dubbed "Dottie," thanks to the community and judge panels…
