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Knox County Sheriff responds to questions, misunderstandings in response to Warren Western Road fatality

Sunday’s tragic fatal crash at the intersection of Camden Road (Route 90) and Western Road in Warren has deeply affected our community. Our thoughts and deepest condolences go entirely to all the families and loved ones impacted by this incident. There is an…

This Week in Lincolnville

65 Years Ago Today

“65 years ago today. Dad opened Western Auto in Camden.” This was the first social media post that I saw yesterday morning. August 1, 1961. Well before my time, the store opened at the corner of Washington and Elm, beneath the Opera House, where the Camden Town…

Spectators across generations flock to downtown Rockland for the traditional Lobster Festival parade

ROCKLAND - The theme of the 2026 Maine Lobster Festival Parade "Rise and Renewal" is a tribute to a 2019 book, with the same title, written by parade Grand Marshal John Bird, a local historian. According to the Lobster Festival’s webpage, “this theme will…

northern light hospital as seen from the parking lot

Maine hospitals brace for Medicaid cuts

Maine health care providers are grappling with how to prepare for more patients without insurance. As premiums rose and tax credits expired, the number of people enrolled in the state’s health insurance marketplace dropped by thousands from 2025…

Rockport residents seeks fiscal spending details and policy decisions in filing FOAAs

Rockport Town Office contends with eight Freedom of Access Act information requests

ROCKPORT — In his Aug. 3 Report to the Rockport Select Board, Town Manager Jon Duke said his office is processing eight Freedom of Access Act information requests, and he noted that while the town, "remains committed to providing public records in accordance with…

Obituaries

John Wood Black, obituary

WARREN — John Wood Black, 90, of Warren,…

Glenn R. Johnson, obituary

WARREN — Glenn…

Ronald Lee Cousins, obituary

Ronald Lee Cousins was born on February 21…

Daniel James Boudreau, obituary

TENANTS HARBOR — Daniel James Boudreau…

Gresham B. Williams, notice

CAMDEN — Gresham B. Williams, 50 of Camden,…

Ellen Tipper, obituary

APPLETON — Ellen Tipper passed away on July 2,…

Spotlight

UPDATED: Park Street in Rockland reopens after crash; law enforcement kept busy with crashes through the day

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Kiri, a new Nigerian-inspired coffee shop, opens in Rockport

ROCKPORT—With…
The intricate art of creating a balanced cup of excellent coffee
Every purchase from the new Thriftworthy fights homelessness in the Midcoast

ROCKPORT—…
New thrift store sells high-quality, 'gently used' clothing and home goods

Galleries

Collins vs. Jackson: 101 days to go, and they are off and running. A contest in the County!

Troy Jackson taking a victory stroll (Photo by Michael Hurley)

Common Ground and Strawberry Shortcake

Main Street Buzz

Join New Hope Midcoast to Honor 45 Years of Service: Bath

New Hope Midcoast

SINGER/SONGWRITER AARON NADEAU PERFORMS TUESDAY, AUGUST 4th FROM 5:30 to 7:30PM

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Rockland Yacht Club and the Sail, Power & Steam Museum present the 2026 RYC Scholarship Race, August 15, supporting scholarships for kids’ sailing programs

Sail Power & Steam Museum

Navigating Mid Coast Maine

Free Family Friday - Evening Ecology Walk

Merryspring Nature Center

Camden: Road Closure Notice

Town of Camden

Free Family Friday - Bug Safari

Merryspring Nature Center

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Parking alert: Rockland Harbor Park

Beginning Tuesday, August 4, at 10 p.m., "there will be NO PARKING at Harbor Park due to setup…

Gleason Fine Art

New show! 'Andrea Peters: 35 Years of Color'

East Boothbay artist Andrea Peters has been with Gleason Fine Art for more than three decades.…

Motorcyclist injured near Buttermilk roadwork zone

SOUTH THOMASTON – Roadwork on Buttermilk Lane in South Thomaston came to a pause for…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

The Steep Canyon Rangers bring bluegrass to the OH

The Steep Canyon Rangers love what they do. Barrett Smith, who plays bass, guitar, and does…

Midcoast Community Band concert

Wessaweskeag Historical Society to celebrate Heritage Day

The Wessaweskeag Historical Society will celebrate Heritage Day, Saturday, Aug.…

significant statewide contributions

Nominations open for 2027 Maine Women’s Hall of Fame

Nominations for the 37th …

'In the Rooms: A Therapist’s Guide to Getting and Staying Sober'

Author talk with recovering alcoholic at Thomaston library

Mary Cee, a practicing Marriage and Family Therapist for over two decades and a…

'The Nature of Truth in Novels' presentation at Quarry Hill

Quarry Hill will host novelist Isabel Tutaine for a free presentation on Tuesday…

opinion

Coming soon: Nightmare on Cross Street in Rockport

Rockport residents could be forgiven for hardly ever giving Cross Street a thought.

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Ballots will be mailed beginning 30 days before the Election

Maine voters can now request absentee ballots for Nov. 3, 2026 election

Maine voters may now request…

Survey Deadline: Midnight, Labor Day

Community invited to take survey about future of sidewalks, pathways in Rockport

The Pathways Committee in Rockport is circulating a…

storybook circle, scavenger hunt, arts and crafts project

Children, families invited to write messages to St. George River as part of SEED project

SEARSMONT — Children and families are invited to participate…

'Y2K Night' throwback dance party at Watts Hall

THOMASTON — Watts Hall Community Arts will host Y2K Night, a throwback dance party…

Rockport Masonic Center weekly lawn concerts in 2026

The air around Simonton Corner will again be filled with music, beginning June 17,…

three artists who live and work along the midcoast

'Maine Coast in Oils and Sculpture' exhibit at Arts In The Barn

Arts In The Barn presents “Maine Coast in Oils and Sculpture”, the work of three…

Free 'Summer at the Movies' family-friendly concert by Penobscot Bay Orchestra

The Penobscot Bay Orchestra …

Rockport library to celebrate conclusion of 2026 Summer Reading program

The Rockport Public Library is throwing a farewell party on…

including two free concerts at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Salt Bay Chamberfest 2026 concert series

Salt Bay Chamberfest’s “Music Unearthed” festival is in full swing, with multiple concerts…

Bug Safari at Merryspring as part of Free Family Fridays series

Merryspring Nature Center will host its annual Bug Safari as part of its…

UPDATED: Motor vehicle crash at Route 90, Western Road claims a life, seriously injures another

WARREN — One person is dead and LifeFlight was…

Fiber arts show at Andrew Robinson Homestead

Ongoing demonstrations across a wide range of fiber arts will be held Aug. 9, 2026…

Merryspring talk with John Fromer explores flower designs

John Fromer will lead an outdoor presentation, Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 12 p.m…

For the last 25 years, CHRHS has been alive with music, theater, dance

Strom Auditorium shines as springboard for Camden Hills students now in the performing arts major leagues

ROCKPORT — Whether it was ever in the back of the community's…

music by Castlebay

Fairy Lawn Party, Summer Reading Award Ceremony at Rockland library

A 'Fairy Lawn Party' will be held Friday, Aug. 7, from 10:30…

Tides

Tuesday, 08/04
3:35 AM	High	9.66`
9:33 AM	Low	0.27`
4:01 PM	High	10.07`
10:05 PM	Low	0.45`

Wednesday, 08/05
4:25 AM	High	9.35`
10:20 AM	Low	0.48`
4:49 PM	High	10.21`
10:59 PM	Low	0.42`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Tuesday, 08/04
3:13 AM	High	9.09`
9:21 AM	Low	0.25`
3:39 PM	High	9.49`
9:53 PM	Low	0.42`

Wednesday, 08/05
4:03 AM	High	8.81`
10:08 AM	Low	0.45`
4:27 PM	High	9.61`
10:47 PM	Low	0.39`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Tuesday, 08/04
3:04 AM	High	10.00`
9:22 AM	Low	0.50`
3:31 PM	High	10.22`
9:51 PM	Low	0.64`

Wednesday, 08/05
3:55 AM	High	9.72`
10:09 AM	Low	0.71`
4:21 PM	High	10.38`
10:47 PM	Low	0.54`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 08/04
3:07 AM	High	10.52`
9:14 AM	Low	0.44`
3:32 PM	High	10.95`
9:45 PM	Low	0.62`

Wednesday, 08/05
3:56 AM	High	10.20`
10:00 AM	Low	0.68`
4:20 PM	High	11.02`
10:39 PM	Low	0.57`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Main Street Shop

HAPPY HOUR DAILY 3-5PM AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Camden Summer Sounds kicks off with Nashville based band The Resonauts

Camden Opera House

Don't miss the WAVE - Fall Winter Ad deadline Sept. 25

Penobscot Bay Pilot

Why you have to be your own publicist

DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

Chef Stan's Sunday Breakfast and afternoon show at Brady's!!

Brady’s

Brady's is open 11:30-8 Tuesday-Saturday / Sunday 7:30-5

Brady’s

Sunday Breakfast & a Saltwater Hillbilly!!

Brady’s

Noel Paul Stookey & A.S. Aubrey: Listening for the Notes: The Gift of Word & Song in Challenging Times

Camden Opera House

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Main Street Shop

HAPPY HOUR DAILY 3-5PM AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Camden Summer Sounds kicks off with Nashville based band The Resonauts

Camden Opera House

Don't miss the WAVE - Fall Winter Ad deadline Sept. 25

Penobscot Bay Pilot

Why you have to be your own publicist

DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

Chef Stan's Sunday Breakfast and afternoon show at Brady's!!

Brady’s

Brady's is open 11:30-8 Tuesday-Saturday / Sunday 7:30-5

Brady’s

Sunday Breakfast & a Saltwater Hillbilly!!

Brady’s

Noel Paul Stookey & A.S. Aubrey: Listening for the Notes: The Gift of Word & Song in Challenging Times

Camden Opera House

Obituaries

John Wood Black, obituary

Glenn R. Johnson, obituary

Ronald Lee Cousins, obituary

Daniel James Boudreau, obituary

Gresham B. Williams, notice

Ellen Tipper, obituary

Spotlight

Galleries

Main Street Buzz

Join New Hope Midcoast to Honor 45 Years of Service: Bath

SINGER/SONGWRITER AARON NADEAU PERFORMS TUESDAY, AUGUST 4th FROM 5:30 to 7:30PM

Rockland Yacht Club and the Sail, Power & Steam Museum present the 2026 RYC Scholarship Race, August 15, supporting scholarships for kids’ sailing programs

Join New Hope Midcoast to Honor 45 Years of Service: Rockland!

8/15/26 Felted Sea Critter Workshop

8/12/26 Fused Glass Workshop

Goodreads Listopia: How to get your book on it without breaking the rules

Happy August! It’s Time to Learn to Row!

Navigating Mid Coast Maine

Free Family Friday - Evening Ecology Walk

Camden: Road Closure Notice

Free Family Friday - Bug Safari

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