Camden Hills Regional High School’s Annual Plant Sale, May 16 and 17

Spring is springing, and plants are growing in the greenhouse at Camden Hills Regional High School. All gardeners are invited to visit the school's Annual Plant Sale this coming weekend, May 16 and 17. There will be vegetable and herb seedlings, and a variety of…

The newly installed pole and smart device where the returning ospreys built their nest and were ultimately electrocuted. Note the substation in the background as well as the pole and platform installed by CMP as an alternative nesting site. The platform is now being used by another pair of ospreys who began building shortly after the death of the orginal pair. (Photo courtesy Alison McKellar)

millions of birds electrocuted annually

Smart grid, deadly device: Camden's ospreys are a warning for Maine

In case you missed it, two ospreys were found electrocuted last week in a nest near the Camden-Rockport Middle School. The pictures you may have seen on the evening news are mine, but the official reports you’ve read are missing a lot. In case you don’t have the…

Motorcyclist succumbs to injuries from Rockville Street crash

ROCKPORT — A motorcyclist from Waldoboro succumbed to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash on Rockville Street, in Rockport, Tuesday morning, May 12, 2026. Immediately upon arrival to the scene following the 7:38 a.m. notification, Rockport…

On the issues

Camden Select Board Candidate Geoff Scott

There are two open Camden Select Board seats up for election June 9 at annual Town Meeting. The four candidates seeking election to the two three-year terms are Bobbi Oxton Blake, Christopher Nolan (incumbent), Geoff Scott and Sara Skrivanich. Penobscot Bay Pilot…

Christa Zuber opens the doors of the first indoor Rockland Makers Market to the public. Photo courtesy Christa Zuber

Grand opening held on May 1

Inside the new indoor Rockland Makers Market

ROCKLAND—After three years of operating an outdoor Makers Market in Rockland, Christa Zuber opened the doors to her first brick-and-mortar makers' shop at 376 Main Street on May 1. It's a full-circle journey for Zuber, an artist and a teacher who ran an arts…

Obituaries

Marjorie A. Briggs, obituary

Marjorie A. Briggs passed away on 11 May 2026…

Dorothy C. Bunker, service

HUBBARDSTON, Massachusetts — Dorothy C.…

Leo A. Laukka, obituary

UNION — Leo Laukka, 98, of Union,…

Cindy Sue Gammon, obituary

WARREN — Cindy Sue Gammon, 67, of Warren,…

Richard A. Walsh, service

ROCKLAND — Richard A. Walsh, 69, passed away…

Richard Haskell, service

A graveside service for Richard Haskell, 79,…

Spotlight

Frederick Wiseman's 'Belfast, Maine', to be screened May 23; panel discussion follows on May 26

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film at Colonial Theater; discussion at Belfast Free Library
Garage and vehicle burned, house saved in afternoon Camden fire

CAMDEN — A…
Maine filmmaker's mockumentary 'Canoe Dig It' spoofs the high-stakes world of canoe dancing

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Playing May 9 & 10 at Waterville's Maine Flm Center

Galleries

Gallery XIII: An eye on the seasons

The colors of spring (Photo courtesy Susan Kanellakis)

Banging the drum for No Kings in Rockland

No Kings, Rockland, Maine, March 28, 2026

Main Street Buzz

Writer Advice: Marketing strategies for each genre

DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

GIVE THE GIFT OF BETTER/SAFE BOATING!

Camden Garden Club has Dalhia Tubers to Sell at the Merryspring Nature Center Plant Sale

Camden Garden Club

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Thanks to those who contributed to Rotary effort to buy generators for people of Kyiv, Ukraine

Volunteers deliver a portable generator to a home in Kyiv. (Photo courtesy Camden Rotary Club)

I wish to thank the many people in and around…

Maine is stuck in ranked-choice voting limbo. That’s not likely to change soon

voters waiting in line to cast their ballot.

Mainers decided to begin using ranked-choice voting in…

family-friendly event in celebration of Arbor Day

Rockland Tree Board to host a tree planting at MacDougal Park

On Sunday, May 17, in celebration of Arbor Day, the Rockland Tree Board will host…

Boothbay Harbor Opera House

Suzy Bogguss on stage May 30

Grammy-winning and platinum selling artist Suzy Bogguss is one to chase the muse wherever it may lead…

Memorial Day Community Pancake Breakfast at Eureka Masonic Lodge, Tenants Harbor

The Eureka Masonic Lodge, at 4 Watts Avenue, Tenants…

Knox Clinic among medical centers receiving cancer screening grants

The Knox Clinic is one of eight health organizations receiving…

free concert May 21

Bay Chamber announces 2026 Young Stars of Maine prizewinners

From violinists to flautists, Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School will…

Erika Manning joins Midcoast Health Collective in Rockland

ROCKLAND — Erika Manning LMT, CMLDT, CPT, CYT has joined the Midcoast Health…

Rockland, Mount Desert Island dentists attend the ceremony

Finding Our Voices dental program wins Governor's Award for Service and Volunteerism

Dozens of Maine dental providers were…

plant donations drop off at Langlais Preserve, May 29; baked good donations drop off during sale

5th annual Little Sprouts plant, seedling, bake sale to benefit Cushing school

The Cushing Community School is gearing up for its 5th…

May 31 deadline, prize money

Millay House Rockland announces Vincent Poetry Prize

The Millay House Rockland has launched a Vincent Poetry Prize in honor of…

Lincolnville Central School extends Pre-K Registration

Lincolnville Central School is still accepting registrations for…

Breakfast and Bobolinks with Georges River Land Trust, Don Reimer

SOUTH THOMASTON — "Summer marks the return of the bobolinks, who are known…

preceded by community potluck

2nd Annual 'Women in St. George' historical society program to recognize Eliza Steele

The St. George Historical Society will honor…

Midcoast Maine Community Square Dance in Rockport

Midcoast Maine Community Square Dance will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Simonton…

pedal over for free coffee, breakfast snacks, and a morning of fun on bikes

RESCHEDULED: 2026 Bike to Work and School Day in Rockland

Due to the weather forecast, the City of Rockland’s annual Bike to Work +…

detour routes will be available

Rte 73 road closure at Rockland railroad crossing, May 13-15

ROCKLAND — The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will conduct…

Read the full archive of Graham Platner’s deleted Reddit comments

an image of graham platner with some of his reddit comments overlayed.

Graham Platner’s since-deleted Reddit comments became a flashpoint during his Democratic primary campaign…

featuring 'the lowdown' and other local talent

Good Trouble Project's Spring concert to benefit immigrant rights coalition

The Good Trouble Project is presenting its Spring concert on…

City of Rockland to host Cruise Tourism Workshop, May 20

On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the City of Rockland will host a public workshop about…

open rehearsal on Sunday, May 24

Memorial Day concert with Down East Singers, Mozart Mentors Orchestra

Down East Singers and Mozart Mentors Orchestra, conducted by Anthony…

transporting MaineCare members in Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc counties

ModivCare transportation company partners with Waldo CAP for Region 5 coverage

ModivCare, a MaineCare non-emergency transportation (NET)…

including reserved tables for reunion classes ’46, ’51, ‘56, ‘61, ‘66

120th Camden High School Alumni Banquet scheduled for August 14, 2026

The first graduating class of 1899 had only seven…

If approved, would allow time to revise land use ordinance

UPDATE: Northport to place proposed moratorium measure on RV campgrounds before voters

A blueberry field on Beech Hill Road in Northport could be home to an RV resort and home to agricultural tourism. (Photo by Lynda Clancy)

NORTHPORT — Approximately 60 people attended the May…

Tides

Thursday, 05/14
3:21 AM	Low	0.06`
9:44 AM	High	9.63`
3:33 PM	Low	0.26`
10:01 PM	High	10.90`

Friday, 05/15
4:12 AM	Low	-0.65`
10:36 AM	High	9.91`
4:22 PM	Low	0.01`
10:48 PM	High	11.45`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Thursday, 05/14
3:09 AM	Low	0.05`
9:22 AM	High	9.06`
3:21 PM	Low	0.24`
9:39 PM	High	10.27`

Friday, 05/15
4:00 AM	Low	-0.61`
10:14 AM	High	9.34`
4:10 PM	Low	0.01`
10:26 PM	High	10.79`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Thursday, 05/14
3:08 AM	Low	0.18`
9:18 AM	High	10.05`
3:24 PM	Low	0.34`
9:36 PM	High	11.08`

Friday, 05/15
4:00 AM	Low	-0.52`
10:11 AM	High	10.33`
4:12 PM	Low	0.13`
10:24 PM	High	11.65`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Thursday, 05/14
3:01 AM	Low	0.10`
9:15 AM	High	10.49`
3:15 PM	Low	0.33`
9:33 PM	High	11.65`

Friday, 05/15
3:52 AM	Low	-0.63`
10:07 AM	High	10.84`
4:05 PM	Low	0.09`
10:22 PM	High	12.23`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Camden Garden Club has Dalhia Tubers to Sell at the Merryspring Nature Center Plant Sale

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Trekkers Art Auction

Camden Garden Club joins Merryspring Nature Center for the Spring Plant Sale

Sunday Tidbit: Battling Cancer, Oppression, and Unbelief

What does it actually cost to fix a wet basement in Maine?

Jimmy Moreland in Concert at the Sail, Power, & Steam Museum, May 16 at 5 p.m.

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