Gen X skaters Justin Stephens and Chris Schmidgall skating "The Ditch" in Rockport. A knee brace and air cast reveal the typical injuries of that time. Photo courtesy Chris Schmidgall

A 60-year retrospective on the evolution of a coastal subculture

How the Camden, Maine, skate culture outgrew its rebel roots

CAMDEN— Nothing says "rolling with the times" like skateboarding. While skateboarding technically became a hobby sport in the 1950s, it really took off in the 1970s. Gen X youth dominated this DIY sport, turning it into a rebellious subculture, with…

November 3, 2026

Camden, Maine, goes to the polls: A Day to Remember

It is November 3 in Camden, Maine and the coastal town is alive with energy. The fire station serves as the focal point of election day — a public space where citizens have been casting their ballots for more than 19 years. In Camden, voting is not just…

Rockland chosen for Maine's first hybrid ferry; passenger service begins Nov. 9

ROCKLAND — When the new M/V Captain Dinsmore is put into EV-mode, the passenger won't even know that the vessel is on (in the pen, at least), says Bill Geary, director of Multimodal Operations of Maine Department of Transportation. That much quieter vessel…

Geiger is reelected to serve Maine House District 42

Incumbent Valli Geiger, D-Rockland, reclaimed her seat in a race to serve District 42, which includes Criehaven, Owls Head (part), Matinicus Isle, Mussel Ridge Islands, North Haven and Rockland.

Polky elected to serve as Knox County Sheriff

Albert Joy and incumbent Patrick Polky competed for the job of Knox County Sheriff.

Obituaries

Virginia M. Crabtree, notice

Virginia M. Crabtree, of Warren,…

Ib Evald Tang Barfod, obituary

Ib Barfod, born in Frederiksberg,…

Geary Eleanor Tibbetts, obituary

…

Steven A. Thyng, obituary

Steven A. Thyng, age 57, passed away…

Richard D. Shannon, obituary

Richard D. Shannon,…

Sally C. Fernald, obituary

CAMDEN — Sally Carroll Fernald, of Camden…

Spotlight

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

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

Galleries

This Is Halloween

Halloween on High Street, and around town in Camden

Main Street Buzz

Taking a poll! What times work best for a free Zoom session on book marketing in Maine?

DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

Help for Kyiv: Briefing in Camden on 11/5

Camden Rotary Club

Please Help Feed and Provide this Mission Work

Eastgate Ministries

How to publish your own book event in Maine newspapers: no press release needed

DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

1St Community Lunch hosted by Boothbay Region Dart League 11/2

Brady’s

Did You Know… Camden Lions Club purchases and displays the American Flag on Veteran’s Day 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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the unspoken emotional realities of long-term caregiving

Caregiver advocate explores 'Neither Wife nor Widow' at Rockland library

Dale Ruth Sherburne, a caregiver advocate, speaker, and author of Neither Wife nor Widow will give a talk, Nov. 19, from 6 - 7:30 p.m., at Rockland Public Library, in the Community Room and…

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UMaine Extension's Outdoor School for All program opens grant applications in second round

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has announced a new round of funding for the Outdoor School for All program, which provides immersive outdoor education experiences for…

UMaine Extension offers webinar on integrated pest management for greenhouses

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host an interactive webinar on integrated pest management (IPM) in greenhouse production for growers on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 6 - 7:15 p.m. “…

Three new members elected to Farnsworth Art Museum's Board of Trustees

ROCKLAND — Three new members have been elected to the Farnsworth Art Museum's Board of Trustees: Brett Haynie, Coby Lerner, and Nada Stirratt. According to a Farnsworth news release,…

also highlighting the 'Conservation Landscape Certification' program

“Reducing Your Lawn, Increasing Your Pollinators” talk in Owls Head

The Owls Head Conservation Commission will host a presentation titled “Reducing Your Lawn, Increasing Your Pollinators” on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Owls Head Community Center.…

Warren and the United States were both incorporated in 1776

Warren Historical Society meeting to celebrate 62nd anniversary

The Warren Historical Society will meet on Nov. 10, at 7 p.m., at the Old Brick School Community Center, to celebrate WHS's 62nd Anniversary. "During these years the society has collected…

Some students rely on raising most or all of the cost of their trip

Online auction fundraiser for Camden Hills 2028 trip to Spain ends Nov. 17

Camden Hills Regional High School students are holding an online auction to support their 2028 trip to Spain. The auction offers a chance to bid on the many gift cards, experiences, art, shopping,…

Hall Funeral Homes to host educational Lunch & Learn on ‘What Happens After a Loss?’

Hall Funeral Homes & Crematory invites community members to attend an informative and educational Lunch & Learn event, “What Happens After a Loss? A Practical Guide to the First Steps,” on…

A Bird's Tale

The Sparrow of Inuit Nunangat

The black and yellow bill of the American tree sparrow is not its only identifying characteristic, but it is one of its most distinctive. Photo by Jocelyn Anderson, courtesy of WIkimedia Commons.

In our post-Halloween and post-time-change Sunday afternoon lag, we went .looking for birds on the lakeshore where shorebirds and some ducks had been hanging out a few weeks ago when the water…

Incumbent Mike Ray takes Maine Legislative House District 40

Incumbent David Michael Ray, D-Lincolnville, is competing with Joseph McLaughlin, R-Lincolnville, to serve Appleton, Islesboro, Liberty, Lincolnville, Montville, Morrill and Searsmont in the Maine…

Is AI as dangerous as some say?

Doug Chamberlin explores questions of AI in Belfast presentation

"AI is the talk of the town!" said Belfast Senior College, in a news release. "But what exactly is it? How can you make use of it? How can you protect yourself from it? Is AI as dangerous as…

Knox County Sheriff Polky issues statement on his reelection

In a Nov. 4 statement, Sheriff Patrick Polky charted the administration’s public safety priorities, focusing heavily on regional resilience and human investment through upcoming economic and…

Rockland elects new Council, school board members, approves disbursement of opioid settlement money

Rockland voters elected Douglas Curtis, Jr., to serve on the RSU 13 Board of Directors, and elected Kaitlin Callahan and Daniel Flynn to the Rockland City Council. They also approved using $31,500 of…

Hills, Schmesser elected to Belfast City Council

Three Belfast City Council seats were up for grabs this election cycle. In Ward 1, Caitlin Hills defeated Mary Mortier, 1860-1178. Zach Schmesser won the Ward 2 seat against Neal Harkness…

Ann Matlack to represent Knox County in Maine State Senate

Nicole Kalloch, Unenrolled-Rockland, and Ann Matlack, D-St. George, competed for the opportunity to serve Knox County at the State House in Augusta as Senator, District 12, which comprises all of…

Madison Cook wins Maine Legislative House District 39 seat

Madison Cook D-Belfast, is competing with Michael Nicholson R-Belfast, to serve Belfast, Belmont and Northport in the Maine House of Representatives.

Saindon to represent Hope, Union and Warren in Augusta

Shawn Saindon, I-Warren, and Ray Thombs, R-Union, competed to secure a seat in the Maine House of Representatives serving District 44, which comprises Hope, Union and Warren. Saidon ultimately edged…

Knox County favors Troy Jackson for U.S. Senate

Knox County (plus Waldoboro, in Lincoln County) voters are casting their votes for U.S. Senate, choosing between incumbent Susan Collins, R-Bangor, and Troy Jackson, D-Allagash.

Maine House District 45: Collamore vs. Stephens

Clinton Collamore, I-Waldoboro, and Rebecca Stephens, R-Waldoboro, are competing for a seat at the Maine House of Representatives to serve District 45, Bremen, Friendship, Louds Island Township,…

How Knox County voted for Maine's next Governor

Rick Bennett, Unenrolled, Oxford; Robert Charles, R-Leeds; and Hannah Pingree, D-North Haven, are all competing to serve as Maine's next governor. In Knox County, voters cast their ballots, as shown…

Waldo County goes with Hannah Pingree as state's next governor

Rick Bennett, Unenrolled, Oxford, Robert Charles, R-Leeds, and Hannah Pingree, D-North Haven, are all competing to serve as Maine's next governor. In Waldo County, voters cast their ballots, as shown…

Hampson wins bid for Maine House District 43

Christopher Austin, R-Spruce Head, and Rhiannon Hampson, D-Thomaston, are competing for the Maine House of Representatives seat serving District 43, which comprises Cushing, Owls Head (part), South…

How Waldo County is voting on the U.S. Senate race: Susan Collins vs. Troy Jackson

Waldo County voters are casting their votes for U.S. Senate, choosing between incumbent Susan Collins, R-Bangor, and Troy Jackson, D-Allagash.

How Waldo County is voting for Maine's Congressional District 2: Dunlap vs. LePage

Waldo County voters are choosing between Matthew Dunlap, D-Old Town and Paul LePage, R-Augusta to service them in Washington, D.C. Congressional District 2 is the largest district by area east of the…

Tides

Friday, 11/06
2:24 AM	Low	0.35`
8:51 AM	High	10.23`
2:56 PM	Low	0.02`
9:20 PM	High	9.72`

Saturday, 11/07
3:11 AM	Low	0.42`
9:37 AM	High	10.45`
3:44 PM	Low	-0.24`
10:08 PM	High	9.65`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Friday, 11/06
2:12 AM	Low	0.33`
8:29 AM	High	9.63`
2:44 PM	Low	0.02`
8:58 PM	High	9.15`

Saturday, 11/07
2:59 AM	Low	0.39`
9:15 AM	High	9.84`
3:32 PM	Low	-0.23`
9:46 PM	High	9.09`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Friday, 11/06
2:09 AM	Low	0.04`
8:29 AM	High	10.89`
2:41 PM	Low	-0.07`
8:55 PM	High	10.35`

Saturday, 11/07
2:58 AM	Low	0.20`
9:16 AM	High	11.05`
3:31 PM	Low	-0.27`
9:45 PM	High	10.21`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Friday, 11/06
2:05 AM	Low	0.29`
8:23 AM	High	11.01`
2:36 PM	Low	-0.03`
8:50 PM	High	10.59`

Saturday, 11/07
2:53 AM	Low	0.33`
9:09 AM	High	11.27`
3:25 PM	Low	-0.31`
9:38 PM	High	10.56`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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