September at Camden Public Library: Native plant sale and celebration, author talks

Camden Public Library hosts three different events this month, including a native plant sale and celebration, a psychology-related book talk, and an evening of poetry and prose. The Library provides the following descriptions: - Title: Camden…

New Dark Sky Lighting coming to Lincolnville Community Library

LINCOLNVILLE — If you’ve noticed an excavator, equipment, and activity in the parking lot of the Lincolnville Community Library recently, you may have wondered what was happening. We’re pleased to announce that the library is getting new outdoor lighting—…

Firefighters called to large unattended burn off Beechwood Street

THOMASTON — Phone calls to Knox Regional Communications Center began to filter in just prior to 6:30 p.m., and while Thomaston firefighters headed to the station, Thomaston police followed a long dirt road to the source of a large cloud of black smoke looming…

Mountain Street, Camden, Sept. 15. (Photo courtesy Camden Fire Dept.)

Mountain Street in Camden is back in business and open to vehicular traffic

Following the Sept. 10 sudden rupture of a six-inch water main six feet underground, and the subsequent collapse of Mountain Street (Route 52) at the intersection of Spring Street in Camden, all systems are now back in working order following fast work by local…

UPDATE: Second water main break in Rockland closes Willow Street hours after Broadway closed between Limerock, Rankin streets

ROCKLAND — The city of Rockland dealt with another water main break, this time an early morning break, Thursday, Sept. 17, along Broadway in the area of Summer Street and Talbot Avenue. Maine Water Company and JBI Construction are on scene and have closed…

Obituaries

Arthur W. Bartlett, obituary

ST. GEORGE — Arthur W. Bartlett passed away…

Lloyd Roberts, MD, service

A Celebration of Life for Lloyd Roberts…

Jimmy Leroy Hall, notice

CAMDEN — Jimmy Leroy Hall, 83, of Camden…

Alan Crosby Pease, obituary

The Honorable Judge Alan Crosby Pease, 95,…

Julie Anne Thiessen, obituary

CANON…

Anthony Louis Lapio, obituary

BURNHAM — Anthony…

Spotlight

Camden finds a new 'happy place' in Happy's Take Out

CAMDEN—Last month, the…
Plans for outdoor music garden and tiki hut
Local filmmakers wrap up production on skate movie 'Hope Is Hip'

CAMDEN—…
shot and produced in the Midcoast
Rockport begins responding to FOAA requests, attaches processing fees to two

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Bowen, Jones, Collins, Mitchell, Gazelle Freedom of Access Act requests address a range of town decisions

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Summer on Sears Island

Schooners at dawn: Camden Harbor fills to the brim with windjammers for annual festival

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Coastal Senior College Fall Courses

Coastal Senior College

Tuesday Talk - What’s that bug in my backyard? with Roger Rittmaster

Merryspring Nature Center

Did You Know… Camden Lions Club purchases and displays the American Flag on Labor Day and 9/11 in downtown Camden? If you are interested in serving your community with the Camden Lions Club, please contact Matt Jones at: mjone10@gmail.com

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UMaine to cut faculty and staff

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The University of Maine in Orono and its regional campus in…

23 works selected from more than 75 submissions

Alumni and Fellows 2026 Exhibition opens at Messler Gallery

ROCKPORT — Celebrating the work of its alumni…

'Drawn to Creation: Two Views' exhibit explores the natural world

ROCKPORT — Carol L. Douglas Studio and Richards Hill Gallery announce "Drawn to…

Children’s House Montessori welcomes new teachers

The Children’s House Montessori School (CHMS), in Camden,…

service Time change: now 4 p.m.

Camden Public Library closed Sept. 24 in honor of Dave Jackson, memorial service in amphitheater

The Camden Public Library will be…

Multi-agency search warrant in Thomaston results in drug trafficking arrests

THOMASTON — Two individuals were taken into custody as a result…

MidCoast Maine Community Square Dance in Rockport

A MidCoast Maine Community Square Dance will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026…

Morgan Dube joins MaineHealth Orthopedics, Sports Medicine Belfast

BELFAST — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital welcomes Morgan…

Authors in Conversation talk to focus on writing memoirs about difficult memories

On Tuesday, Sept. 29,…

UMaine Extension offers webinar on greenhouse technology for growers, gardeners

University of Maine Cooperative Extension…

Glacial Erratics: Strange Rocks from Stranger Times

Ice age leftovers talk at Rockport library

On Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 6 p.m., the Rockport Public Library will host…

Local nonprofits awarded grants from Bangor Savings Bank Foundation

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'Identifying Backyard Insects' talk at Merryspring

Dr. Roger Rittmaster will lead an outdoor presentation on "Identifying…

Strand Theatre announces 2026-27 season of 'The Met: Live in HD'

ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre announces the 2026-27…

Learn how to help run an emergency shelter

With severe weather disasters striking with more frequency, communities fare…

Camden fields 22 town manager candidates so far, with six weeks till application deadline

On Aug. 26, the Town of Camden posted its help…

Maine Library Commission adopts sweeping standards for public and school libraries

AUGUSTA — The…

A Bird's Tale

Birds and Maine’s Stretched-Out Summer

During a recent trip to Pemaquid Harbor, the authors were surprised to see two young ospreys still hanging around a nest - the result of Maine's extended summers? Courtesy of Jeff Wells.

Mainers used to love to go on about how short the summers were…

serving residents in the counties of Lincoln, Knox, Waldo, Hancock, Penobscot, Washington

Dream First Community Grant launches as way to strengthen food security

First National Bank has launched the Dream First Community Grant, a…

diverse native plant species

Shoreline Plant ID Walk 'n Talk at Riverview Hayfields Preserve

SOUTH THOMASTON — Join Georges River Land Trust and Knox-Lincoln Soil…

Savor the Season: Tomato tasting and pairing presentation at Quarry Hill

CAMDEN — Quarry Hill will host master gardener John…

'Granite-artifact' by Thomas Petzwinkler exhibits at Craignair Gallery

The Craignair Gallery invites the public to the Opening Reception of an…

Adam Belt, Celeste Roberge, Sophie Anna Gibbings: Crystals, Meteorite Dust, Seaweed

'Elemental Matters' exhibits on display at Parsonage Gallery

SEARSPORT — The Parsonage Gallery presents two new exhibitions:…

Take in colors from above: Camden Snow Bowl to hold Fall Chairlift Rides

Camden Snow Bowl Fall Chairlift rides take place every Sunday through October. (Photo courtesy Camden Snow Bowl)

As autumn arrives in the Midcoast, the Camden Snow Bowl…

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Tides

Saturday, 09/19
5:50 AM	High	7.37`
11:36 AM	Low	2.22`
5:59 PM	High	8.28`

Sunday, 09/20
12:31 AM	Low	1.59`
6:50 AM	High	7.28`
12:36 PM	Low	2.27`
7:00 PM	High	8.29`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Saturday, 09/19
5:51 AM	High	8.21`
11:37 AM	Low	2.44`
5:58 PM	High	9.11`

Sunday, 09/20
12:28 AM	Low	1.54`
6:52 AM	High	8.14`
12:37 PM	Low	2.48`
7:00 PM	High	9.12`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Saturday, 09/19
5:39 AM	High	8.53`
11:35 AM	Low	2.63`
5:53 PM	High	9.43`

Sunday, 09/20
12:21 AM	Low	1.84`
6:39 AM	High	8.42`
12:35 PM	Low	2.65`
6:53 PM	High	9.42`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Sunday Breakfast at Brady's and then FOOTBALL!!!!

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Tickets now on Sale for 2026 Garden's Aglow!!

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The Good Table has everything you need to prepare your next delicious meal.

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Stand-Up Comedy Night at Watts Hall!

Watts Hall Community Arts

Blue saxophonist Vanessa Collier on Sept. 25!

The Strand Theatre

10x Blues Music Award recipient Danielle Nicole comes to Watts Hall!

Watts Hall Community Arts

Esthetician Rhonda Nordstrom welcomes you to Spruce Skincare

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IT’S A RAINY SUNDAY BUT HAPPY HOUR WILL HELP YOU GET THROUGH 3-5PM AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

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Main Street Shop

Sunday Breakfast at Brady's and then FOOTBALL!!!!

Brady’s

Tickets now on Sale for 2026 Garden's Aglow!!

Brady’s

The Good Table has everything you need to prepare your next delicious meal.

The Good Table

Stand-Up Comedy Night at Watts Hall!

Watts Hall Community Arts

Blue saxophonist Vanessa Collier on Sept. 25!

The Strand Theatre

10x Blues Music Award recipient Danielle Nicole comes to Watts Hall!

Watts Hall Community Arts

Esthetician Rhonda Nordstrom welcomes you to Spruce Skincare

Spruce Skincare

IT’S A RAINY SUNDAY BUT HAPPY HOUR WILL HELP YOU GET THROUGH 3-5PM AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Upcoming Events

Lawn sale proceeds to benefit Hope Historical Society

Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 08:00 am to2:00 pm

Lincolnville Center Indoor Flea Market

Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 08:00 am to12:00 pm

Epic estate sale in Camden Sept. 19 to benefit Finding Our Voices

Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 08:00 am to4:00 pm

Fabric Dyeing Workshop

Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 09:00 am to12:00 pm

Maine library card holders get free day at Maine State Parks, Sept. 19

Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 09:00 am

Repair Cafe in Belfast, Sept. 19

Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 09:00 am to12:00 pm

Free car seat checks in Thomaston, Sept. 19 as part of National Child Passenger Safety Week

Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 10:00 am to1:00 pm

Grand Opening reception celebrates John Bisignano Art Gallery

Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 12:00 pm to3:00 pm

'Elemental Matters' exhibits on display at Parsonage Gallery

Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 02:00 pm to4:00 pm

Chowder Night at Williams-Brazier Post 37 in Thomaston

Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 05:00 pm

Obituaries

Arthur W. Bartlett, obituary

Lloyd Roberts, MD, service

Jimmy Leroy Hall, notice

Alan Crosby Pease, obituary

Julie Anne Thiessen, obituary

Anthony Louis Lapio, obituary

Spotlight

Galleries

Main Street Buzz

Coastal Senior College Fall Courses

Tuesday Talk - What’s that bug in my backyard? with Roger Rittmaster

Did You Know… Camden Lions Club purchases and displays the American Flag on Labor Day and 9/11 in downtown Camden? If you are interested in serving your community with the Camden Lions Club, please contact Matt Jones at: mjone10@gmail.com

Mythic Heart Theatre comes to the Rockport Opera House in October

Red Flag Implementation: Next Steps with Margaret Groban - Rockland

Red Flag Implementation: Next Steps with Margaret Groban - Boothbay

Fabric Dyeing Workshop

Exhibitor Rally Season Finale

Fall Grant Applications Are Now Open!

Yard Sale: October 3 at New Hope Midcoast

Tuesday Talk - Fall Herb Garden Walk with Denise DeSpirito

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