Searsport teen seriously injured in kitchen grease fire

SEARSPORT — On July 28, a teen, 16, suffered severe burns to 30 percent of her body as she attempted to extinguish a cooking oil fire in the kitchen of a Searsport home. Investigators with the Office of State Fire Marshal responded to Prospect Street to…

just driving around... and drawing

Maybe Missouri was just trying to show me to keep at it

Missouri, the “Show Me State”, has one of the most easily remembered state tags. But, I really don’t know what it means. I won’t bother my AI kibitzer, Gemini, for the details. Probably some odd historical moment that a journalist picked up…

August 11

Camden Harbor Park revitalization and dam removal project up for public engagement session

The Harbor Park Revitalization and Dam Removal Project is entering its final design phase and the Camden Public Library Trustees have put together a one-pager flyer (attached) and website to share key information about the upcoming Camden Harbor Park…

Kiri owner Ebinumo Amabebe. (Photo by Kay Stephens)

The intricate art of creating a balanced cup of excellent coffee

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

ROCKPORT—With little fanfare and no grand opening, Kiri coffeehouse opened on the corner of routes 1 and 90 in Rockport on June 6, two weeks before its sign appeared on the lawn at the busy intersection. Owner Ebinumo Amabebe, 37, who goes by Ebi (pronounced A-B…

Aug. 1

Healthcare for All Maine to hold conversation on Universal Healthcare ballot initiative

The public is invited to join a conversation about the Universal Healthcare ballot initiative on Saturday, August 1, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the First Universalist Church, 345 Broadway in Rockland. Hosted in partnership with Healthcare for All Maine, this event will…

Obituaries

Mary (Cooney) Harvey, obituary

ROCKLAND — Mary (Cooney) Harvey, 86, died…

Constance W. Kiermaier, obituary

ROCKLAND — Constance Whitehead Kiermaier…

Josephine Pitts McAlary, obituary

A life very well lived

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Geraldine Simonton, obituary

ROCKLAND — Geraldine Anne (Fogg, Aylward)…

Ruth Tillstrom, obituary

CAMDEN — Ruth Tillstrom, nee Foradora, 95,…

Sigrid Cline Keyes, obituary

THOMASTON — Sigrid Cline Keyes, 83, passed…

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Every purchase from the new Thriftworthy fights homelessness in the Midcoast

ROCKPORT—…
New thrift store sells high-quality, 'gently used' clothing and home goods
Young sailor quickly takes initiative after squall knocks boat down, tosses classmates into Rockland Harbor

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Naomi Leach has instincts to keep calm, act decisively in maritime emergencies
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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

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Fused Glass Workshop THIS Wednesday!

Southport General Store & Barn

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Sail Power & Steam Museum

SINGER/SONGWRITER SCOTTIE DERAPS PERFORMS SUNDAY JULY 26th 5-8 AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

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Camden Lions Club welcomes two new members to our Pride…Devon and Emily Spaulding! If you are interested in serving your community with the Camden Lions Club, like Devon and Emily, please contact Matt Jones at: mjone10@gmail.com

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Arranging Dried Flowers workshop at Merryspring, Aug. 4

John Fromer will lead an outdoor presentation on "Arranging Dried Flowers,"…

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Chewonki owl program at Merryspring, Aug. 1

Merryspring Nature Center will host a live owl program presented by Chewonki on…

A Bird's Tale

Maybe They Should Be Called "Zebra-tailed Hawks"

Despite the fact that it's called a "broad-winged hawk," the bird's most striking feature is its black and white striped tail. Photo by Gregory "Slobirdr" Smith, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>

We hate to be the ones to say this, but could you think of a…

'The Resonauts' to perform Searsmont 'Live Outside the Library' concert

On Saturday, Aug. 1, at 4 p.m., The Resonauts will play a free concert as…

Waldo Volunteer Fire Dept. Family Fun Day, Aug. 15

Join your friends and neighbors at the Waldo Family Fun Day on Saturday, Aug.…

UPDATED: Belfast Police release additional details about burglary suspect who fled into woods

Thatcher Jackson's mug shot, provided by Belfast Police.

LATEST UPDATE — Belfast Police Chief Bobby Cormier issued another…

Children’s House Montessori School signs option for new home in Rockport

ROCKPORT — Children's House Montessori School (CHMS)…

Enrollment open for toddler and 3-year-old classrooms, daily child care available

Penobscot Bay YMCA moves Rockland childcare services to South School in August

The Penobscot Bay YMCA, in partnership with RSU…

Biddeford shooting renews questions about ICE tactics, training

The fatal shooting of Johan Sebasti…

Ashlee Roy, PA-C, joins Primary Care, Walk-in Care Belfast

BELFAST — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital welcomes Ashlee Roy, PA-C, to its…

Happy Wanderers head to Meadow Brook Preserve

SWANVILLE — Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and MaineHealth…

Katahdin Valley Boys to hold final Searsport concert

Sunday, Aug. 9, at 3 p.m., at the First Congregational Church in Searsport…

Belfast Eco-Village gardens open to view at 2026 Open Garden Days

The gardens at Belfast CoHousing and EcoVillage, located at 25 Village Road…

dedication, leadership, and commitment

Waldo County teacher among semifinalists for 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year

Eight exceptional educators from across the state are…

tea and conversation with Tarlin, Aug. 26

'Different Shores' exhibit by Joanne Tarlin on display in St. George

On Friday, Aug. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m., the Jackson Memorial…

Artists announced for 5th annual ArtFeeds exhibition, silent auction

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Camden Hills senior awarded ConvenientMD scholarship

Camden Hills Regional High…

Writers on Fiction's Most Elusive Form

'What Is a Novella' panel discussion in Rockland, July 30

ROCKLAND — What exactly is a novella? How does it differ from a short story or…

Rockport Garden Club invites public to annual Fundraising Gala, Aug. 13

The Rockport Garden Club of Maine invites the public to its Annual…

This Week in Lincolnville

A Time of Abundance

Twenty four years ago, almost to the day, I met a girl. It was a set-up. I was in my late 20s, and had settled…

the tour includes two segments This year

Rockland to host second annual Food and Pollinator Garden Tour

On Saturday, August 15, the City of Rockland Energy and…

The cost of treating addiction in Maine’s jails

A corrections officer stands to the side in a doorway.

At the Piscataquis County Jail in Dover-Foxcroft, the smallest…

Martha Hills and Donald DePoy

Free 'Me and Martha' homecoming concert in Belfast

The Belfast Free Library presents an evening of authentic Appalachian music…

sponsoring Down East edition of 'Yellow Festival'

Finding Our Voices gets boost from Camden National Bank grant

BLUE HILL — Camden National Bank has donated $7,000 to Finding Our…

Tides

Wednesday, 07/29
5:59 AM	Low	0.38`
12:23 PM	High	8.72`
5:55 PM	Low	1.35`

Thursday, 07/30
12:22 AM	High	10.14`
6:33 AM	Low	0.22`
12:59 PM	High	8.94`
6:33 PM	Low	1.17`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Wednesday, 07/29
5:47 AM	Low	0.36`
12:01 PM	High	8.21`
5:43 PM	Low	1.27`

Thursday, 07/30
12:00 AM	High	9.55`
6:21 AM	Low	0.21`
12:37 PM	High	8.42`
6:21 PM	Low	1.10`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 07/29
5:42 AM	Low	0.44`
11:57 AM	High	9.00`
5:41 PM	Low	1.51`
11:55 PM	High	10.35`

Thursday, 07/30
6:18 AM	Low	0.32`
12:32 PM	High	9.15`
6:18 PM	Low	1.35`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 07/29
5:35 AM	Low	0.47`
11:47 AM	High	9.62`
5:39 PM	Low	1.51`
11:51 PM	High	10.92`

Thursday, 07/30
6:11 AM	Low	0.32`
12:23 PM	High	9.86`
6:17 PM	Low	1.34`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Camden Summer Sounds kicks off with Nashville based band The Resonauts

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Sunday Breakfast & a Saltwater Hillbilly!!

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

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Brady’s

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Camden Summer Sounds kicks off with Nashville based band The Resonauts

Camden Opera House

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

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Thursday at Brady's!! Another great day on the deck!!

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Tips from a bookstore manager on what NOT to do as an author

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Southport General Store & Barn

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Upcoming Events

Free Korean Natural Farming Workshop at Erickson Fields

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 - 02:00 pm to4:00 pm

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026 - 07:00 pm to9:00 pm

Henhouse Prowlers/Opera House

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 - 07:30 pm

Judy Pancoast in concert at Belfast Free Library

Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 11:00 am to12:00 pm

Teen button making at Belfast Free Library

Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 03:00 pm to4:00 pm

Wiscasset Village Art Walk, July 30

Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 04:00 pm to7:00 pm

Midcoast Rec to hold ribbon cutting for Eric Lee Memorial Courts

Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 05:30 pm

'Jacob McCurdy and His Large Adult Sons' to perform lawn concert at Rockland library

Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 06:00 pm

'What Is a Novella' panel discussion in Rockland, July 30

Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 06:30 pm to8:00 pm

Belfast Maskers production of “Pippin” hits the stage

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Mary (Cooney) Harvey, obituary

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Geraldine Simonton, obituary

Ruth Tillstrom, obituary

Sigrid Cline Keyes, obituary

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July Lincoln County Real Estate Update

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Fused Glass Workshop THIS Wednesday!

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