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Maine Senate District 11 Candidate Chip Curry

PenBayPilot.com has circulated questions to Midcoast Senate and House of Representative candidates seeking election to serve in the Maine Legislature. As candidates return their responses, we are posting them on the Pilot's front page, and then they will reside on…

Coastal Mountains Land Trust under contract to purchase Blueberry Hill in Belfast

BELFAST — Coastal Mountains Land Trust said Oct. 29 that it is under contract to purchase Blueberry Hill, also known as Patterson Hill, a 248-acre property in Belfast cherished by the community for its natural beauty, open landscape, and panoramic views, according…

'If we are not here for one another, why are we here?'

Camden veterans, others go extra mile for human ashes left behind in house

AUGUSTA — Human ashes found in a house put on the market could have been discreetly disposed of in a wooded area, on a hillside, in a flower garden, or some place else. The realtor could have spirited those ashes away, but instead transferred them to a local…

NEW! More adult listings for Halloween night

2026 Halloween Rundown: Midcoast events for adults, parents and kids

The spooky season is upon us! Here is a comprehensive list of Halloween-themed events everyone can enjoy. From parties to movies, poetry to theater, here are the color-coded events for partying adults, parents, and kids. Friday, October 16 · Adults: …

surveillance camera footage, better pixels

Waldoboro PD also investigating break-ins

Investigation continues into two store break-ins, deputies intrigued by timing

KNOX COUNTY, Maine — The two convenience-store type businesses had done all they could in terms of security, according to Knox County Sheriff Patrick Polky. They had the locks, they had the security cameras. The break-ins that occurred at each rural…

Obituaries

Faye R. Calderwood, obituary

UNION — Faye R. Calderwood, 92, died…

Paul L. Gibbons, service

CAMDEN — The Memorial…

Cathleen 'Cathie' Jack, obituary

UNION — Cathleen “Cathie” Jack, 73,…

Mary Raye Heathcote, obituary

UNION — Mary Raye Heathcote passed into…

John H. Smith, obituary

THOMASTON — John H. Smith, 70, a friend to many…

Richard Charles Freeman, obituary

OWLS HEAD — Richard Charles Freeman,…

Spotlight

Belfast's Tender Nettle Herb Co. puts the power of herbal medicine in people's hands

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A DIY approach to affordable herbal products to support health
Process, procedures and what constitutes bias get debated in Rockport

A debate in Rockport over the appearance…
Presentation of letters concerning Nov. 3 Warrant articles 2 and 3 gets scrutinized
How to ensure your vote gets counted in the midterms

If postal issues and fears…

Galleries

No Kings Day protesters return to Rockland for Oct. 2026 rally

Gallery XIII: An eye on the seasons

Changing of the seasons (Photo courtesy Carolyn Kanicki)

Main Street Buzz

Learn how to Get Your Captain’s License during a Meet ‘n’ Greet with Captain Greg Metcalf at the Sail, Power, & Steam Museum

Sail Power & Steam Museum

COH Blue Café presents Castlebay

Camden Opera House

Boat Surveying with Captain Mike McHenry at the Sail, Power, & Steam Museum, Sat., November 14, 10 a.m. to noon.

Sail Power & Steam Museum

The Modern Mindreaders at the Rockport Opera House

Rockport Opera House

Community Plate Gratitude Potluck FUNdraiser! - Sunday November 15

Rockport Opera House

Needle-Felted Ornaments with Sam Coon

Merryspring Nature Center

Wild Fiber Basketry with Jenni Lyn Cooper

Merryspring Nature Center

Sunday Tidbit: The Garden of the Lord

Eastgate Ministries

More News

Early voting turnout is high. Election fatigue is building

Mainers are turning out in high numbers to cast their ballots early as a controversy-ridden campaign season nears the finish line in Maine. Nearly 245,000 Mainers voted early this year, either…

Finding Our Voices funding distribution grows to $540,000 in five years

CAMDEN — Finding Our Voices, the grassroots nonprofit supporting Maine women survivors of domestic abuse and their children, has distributed $540,000 in direct financial assistance to…

Angelica Mushenko, PA, joins Ear, Nose and Throat Care Rockport

ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital welcomes Angelica Mushenko, PA, to its Ear, Nose and Throat Care Rockport practice. Mushenko joins Pen Bay Hospital after spending the past…

Maine Dept. of Labor free workplace safety trainings for Nov. 2026

The Maine Department of Labor offers training to help employers, managers, supervisors and others understand workplace safety requirements. The Department has announced its schedule of…

How does Maine choose its constitutional officers and state auditor?

Mainers casting ballots in the general election this fall may notice that there is no option to vote for the secretary of state, attorney general, state treasurer or state auditor. Instead,…

Jammers to take on Brewer Witches 3 p.m., Friday Oct. 30, home semi-final game

Camden Hills Girls Varsity Soccer Team scores 8-0 against Hampden, moves into semi-finals

Camden Hills Regional High School Varsity Girls Soccer Team secured a quarterfinal playoff win against the Hampden Academy Broncos at home Oct. 27. On Oct. 30, the action continues with another home…

Support energy assistance, stock up on cedar kindling at Northport fundraiser

Saturday morning, November 7, from 9 am – 12 noon (or while supplies last), join Midcoast Fence at their workshop at 1381 Atlantic Highway, Northport. All are welcome. Bring a tote to…

Camden Hills wildfire planning process launches with talk, open house

With Midcoast Maine in an extreme drought, communities around the Camden Hills are embarking on a plan to reduce wildfire risks and improve responses. According to the Town of Rockport's…

Pokey LaFarge returns to Camden Opera House to celebrate 'Rent Money'

CAMDEN — Singer-songwriter Pokey LaFarge and his band return to the Camden Opera House on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m., celebrating the release of his new album, Rent Money. "…

Strong turnout in 2026 midterms in Hope, Palermo, Union, Matinicus, Camden, Rockland and Rockport

Midcoast citizens are voting early, returning absentee ballots or marking them in person at municipal offices

A short survey of several municipal clerks across the Midcoast in Knox and Waldo counties indicates that early voting is popular this election cycle with a robust number of citizens either requesting…

Small public libraries urge Maine Library Commission to allow volunteer staffing, unpaid directors

AUGUSTA — Maine has 257 public libraries. A handful sit in densely populated urban and suburban areas. Most, modest to tiny in size by comparison, serve the small cities, towns and…

2025 event saw more than 55 pie stops, more than 50 volunteers, half dozen sponsors, 700 participants

AIO hosts Pies on Parade info meeting, Nov. 5

AIO will host an informational session about the 2027 Pies on Parade event. The session will be held on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 12-1:30 p.m., at AIO, located at 1A Gordon Drive in Rockland. A…

A Bird's Tale

Gray Among the Blue

The Cape Elizabeth gray heron in flight shows off the bold white wrists at the bend of the wing that were probably its best field mark. Photo courtesy of Doug Hitchcox.

An older gentleman we knew in years past who has since passed away had a, let’s just say “unique” way to remember the name of the ibis. He was a former French teacher; we can still hear his…

Three vehicles involved in Rte 1 Warren head-on collision, non-life threatening injuries

WARREN — Traffic along a portion of Atlantic Highway (Route 1) in Warren came to a standstill, Wednesday morning, following a head-on collision, resulting in three vehicles being hauled from the…

Tensions at UMaine rise as workers call for a stop to layoffs

On Monday night, lawmakers, students and unions that represent faculty, part-time staff, graduate students and other professional staff at the University of Maine called on leaders to stop…

honoring the legacies of Dot Jameson and Lucy Mayo

Watts Hall Community Arts bean supper raises $1,430 for local food pantry

THOMASTON — The Dot Jameson and Lucy Mayo Memorial Bean Supper, held on October 10, raised $1,430 for the Thomaston Inter-Church Fellowship Food Pantry. Watts Hall Community Arts Board members Daryl…

"Empty / Full"

Susan Hawley explores abstraction, emotional renewal in 'Empty/Full' exhibit

WALDOBORO — "Empty / Full", a solo exhibition of paintings by Susan Hawley, is on view at Gravedigger's Daughter through November 16, 2026. In "Empty / Full", Hawley explores the…

thyroid, adrenal, osteoporosis, complex diabetes cases, hormone replacement therapy

MaineHealth hires endocrinologist Jacob Quaytman

ROCKPORT and BELFAST — MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals are expanding access to specialized endocrine care in Midcoast Maine with the addition of endocrinologist Jacob Quaytman, MD, who…

Waldo Community Action Partners among recipients of 2026 MaineDOT transit grants

Waldo Community Action Partners is one of multiple recipients sharing $1 million in 2026 grant funding from Maine Dept. of Transportation. "Despite the Department's financial constraints, MaineDOT is…

reminding residents and businesses to follow restrictions that help slow the spread of this destructive forest pest

Maine’s Emerald Ash Borer quarantine remains in effect

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is providing notice that Maine’s emerald ash borer quarantine will remain in effect. Existing requirements under Chapter…

transforming game meat donations into thousands of nutritious meals

Maine’s Hunters for the Hungry program accepting wild game donations

As Maine's Expanded Archery hunting season continues, and with key dates like Maine Resident Only Day on October 31 and Firearm Seasons starting November 2, the Department of Agriculture…

Cancelled plans, caps on enrollees and a dearth of info on some premiums: It’s Medicare open enrollment time

Cancelled health insurance plans, little information from the federal government and general economic anxiety have dominated the start of open enrollment for Medicare, which ends Dec. 7. Maine…

Screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s "Suspicion" to be introduced by the author of a new mystery inspired by the Strand

Alicia Malone brings 'Murder at the Movies' to Strand Theatre for night of Hitchcock, book signing

The Strand Theatre welcomes author and Turner Classic Movies film historian Alicia Malone on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 5 p.m., for a special evening celebrating her new cozy mystery novel,…

'Urban and Community Forestry' and 'Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation' Grant Programs

Maine grants available for community forestry projects; Dec. 17, 2026 deadline

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry banner

The Maine Forest Service grants for community forestry projects are available under the Urban and Community Forestry and Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation Grant Programs. Through Project Canopy, a…

Tides

Saturday, 10/31
3:43 AM	High	9.38`
9:25 AM	Low	0.71`
3:55 PM	High	10.68`
10:15 PM	Low	-0.27`

Sunday, 11/01
3:48 AM	High	9.14`
9:30 AM	Low	1.00`
4:02 PM	High	10.27`
10:21 PM	Low	0.05`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Saturday, 10/31
3:21 AM	High	8.83`
9:13 AM	Low	0.67`
3:33 PM	High	10.06`
10:03 PM	Low	-0.25`

Sunday, 11/01
3:26 AM	High	8.61`
9:18 AM	Low	0.94`
3:40 PM	High	9.68`
10:09 PM	Low	0.05`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Saturday, 10/31
3:19 AM	High	9.89`
9:15 AM	Low	0.79`
3:28 PM	High	11.29`
10:05 PM	Low	-0.62`

Sunday, 11/01
3:25 AM	High	9.71`
9:20 AM	Low	1.00`
3:35 PM	High	10.93`
10:09 PM	Low	-0.35`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Saturday, 10/31
3:13 AM	High	10.23`
9:10 AM	Low	0.95`
3:28 PM	High	11.43`
9:57 PM	Low	-0.18`

Sunday, 11/01
3:16 AM	High	9.94`
9:16 AM	Low	1.23`
3:34 PM	High	10.98`
10:03 PM	Low	0.16`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Faye R. Calderwood, obituary

Paul L. Gibbons, service

Cathleen 'Cathie' Jack, obituary

Mary Raye Heathcote, obituary

John H. Smith, obituary

Richard Charles Freeman, obituary

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Learn how to Get Your Captain’s License during a Meet ‘n’ Greet with Captain Greg Metcalf at the Sail, Power, & Steam Museum

COH Blue Café presents Castlebay

Boat Surveying with Captain Mike McHenry at the Sail, Power, & Steam Museum, Sat., November 14, 10 a.m. to noon.

The Modern Mindreaders at the Rockport Opera House

Community Plate Gratitude Potluck FUNdraiser! - Sunday November 15

Needle-Felted Ornaments with Sam Coon

Wild Fiber Basketry with Jenni Lyn Cooper

Sunday Tidbit: The Garden of the Lord

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