Lunar eclipse and the Maine midnight August sky

DeAnna Hartel captured the Aug. 28 12:12 a.m. lunar eclipse. In the early morning hours of August 28, the moon passed into the shadow of Earth, creating a deep partial eclipse. At the moment of greatest eclipse, 4:13 a.m. Universal Time, 96.3% of the Moon's…

Living shorelines in Maine show mixed success

For years, Maine residents and visitors alike have flocked to Popham Beach in Phippsburg expecting to see a variety of shells, seabirds and rock outcroppings. This summer, visitors also encountered the occasional Christmas tree carcass strewn along sections…

another arrest made; more charges anticipated

Update: Friendship man charged with assault on officer during drug enforcement operation

Update (Aug.29): Friendship man who was arrested on Aug. 26 who police say assaulted a Knox County Sheriff's deputy in Friendship made his initial appearance in Knox County Court Aug. 28 on charges of assault on an officer, criminal threatening with a…

Erie Forge and Steel (Drawing by Rick Cronin)

Just driving around... and drawing

Pennsylvania was comfortable

I took my pencils to Pennsylvania and began drawing where I was born, in Erie, on the Lake. I wasn’t born on the lake, but almost in a snow drift in my father’s hurry to get my mother to the hospital. I was only six months old when we left Erie, but I returned…

Midcoast EMS personnel Denise Harriman, Lina Powers, Deborah Heath, Derek Booker and Bennett Cohen recognized

Maine EMS celebrates paramedics, EMTs statewide: Honoring Excellence and Embracing Resilience

On Aug. 28, the Friends of EMS for Maine gathered with clinicians and partners at the Maine Capitol in Augusta for a Memorial and Remembrance Ceremony, followed by awards of EMS staff around the state for their outstanding work. Among them, Paramedic Lina Powers,…

Obituaries

Robert E. Jordan, obituary

AUGUSTA — Robert “Bob” E. Jordan, age 90,…

Evelyn (Blaisdell) Radivonyk, obituary

Evelyn (…

Scott Aaron White, obituary

WALDOBORO — Scott Aaron White, 58, of…

Beverly L. Faustini, obituary

ST. GEORGE — Beverly L. Faustini, 90,…

Kenneth Charles Sylvester, obituary

ROCKLAND — It is with deep love and…

Anne Adams Collins, obituary

NORTHPORT — Anne Adams…

Spotlight

Three Totally Maine Things To Do Before Summer Ends

MIDCOAST—To paraphrase Auntie…
Two fun things to do around five bucks...and one free!
Asian fusion and artistic beauty are on the menu at Sakura Harbor in Searsport

SEARSPORT—…
Searsport's latest restaurant features innovative dishes from Thai restaurateur
A Maine party hits the Midcoast for book lovers

MIDCOAST—It's a book crawl...on…
The Belle of Belgrade bus takes guests on themed rides all over the state

Galleries

Firefighters, Snow Bowl crews battle Camden morning Ragged Mountain fire

Spectators across generations flock to downtown Rockland for the traditional Lobster Festival parade

Main Street Buzz

Did You Know… The Camden Lions Club conducts multiple vision screening clinics at Mid-Coast schools? As we head back to school, our Pride will spring into action!

Camden Lions Club

Now available on Amazon: God's Design for Spiritual Marriage

Eastgate Ministries

A Course on the Ecology of Maine’s Freshwater Streams

Coastal Senior College

Sunday Tidbit- Patience , A Glorious Virtue To Have

Eastgate Ministries

Women On the Water (WoW) Program Expands to the Classroom

Sail Power & Steam Museum

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Knox County Sheriff's Office urges motorists to prioritize safety as students return to school

KNOX COUNTY, Maine — As summer winds down, the schools across…

The race to save Maine’s seagrass meadows

On a sunny afternoon in early August, the hot air rippled…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Bluegrass from Chicken Wire Empire

Chicken Wire Empire. Opera House. Sept. 25. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

About the bluegrass band Chicken Wire Empire, a reviewer said, "These musicians must enjoy what they do…

Explore junk journaling at next Crafting Community session

…

transforming a whites-only building into a library and community hub

Rockland library screens POV/PBS film 'How to Build a Library'

The Rockland Public Library will screen the documentary …

Camden Police Chief issues statement following a dog welfare complaint

llen Weaver, Jr., Camden Police Chief (Photo courtesy Holly Anderson)

Camden Police Chief Allen Weaver, Jr., issued the…

Consumer advocates argue against Central Maine Power’s requested returns in ongoing rate case

The Maine…

open to adults age 50-plus and their families

Assisted Living Open House at Quarry Hill

CAMDEN — Older adults and family members interested in learning more about…

Open auditions being held on Sept. 12

On Saturday, Sept. 12 Heartwood Regional Theater Company will hold low key auditions at the Poe…

Maine universities hope to boost college aspirations with new course credits for high schoolers

The…

two others also acknowledged

Jonathan Labaree receives 2026 Phyllis Wyeth Visionary Award

PORT CLYDE — Jonathan Labaree, Chief Community…

Temporary closure of I-295 southbound off-ramp in Brunswick

BRUNSWICK — Starting September 10, the Maine Department of…

Bar Harbor Bank and Trust’s 'Casual for a Cause' program surpasses $500,000 in donations since 2018

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust's employee-driven…

Exploring Aerial Insectivores

'Maine Bird Atlas' highlights kick off Rockport library's fall series with Appalachian Mountain Club

The first talk in the Rockport…

Tick Talk presentation at Quarry Hill

CAMDEN — Quarry Hill will host Caroline Knight, BSN, clinical research nurse…

a furloughed convict and his partners hunt high-level cybercrime

Film Club for Adults to meet in September

Film Club for Adults, at Rockland…

Firefighter to run Megunticook 50K, promotes give-back fundraiser for foundation supporting Searsmont, other burn victims

teen lifts 100-lb training dummy while others eat pizza

“All of the kids that we’ve had come through are all very…

Merryspring talk explores 'art and science' of backyard composting

Cindy Wright will lead an outdoor presentation on…

Intermediate to advanced players encouraged to attend. No audition is required.

Penobscot Bay Orchestra begins 2026 Fall Concert session with open rehearsal

The Penobscot Bay Orchestra …

'Coastal Maine: Midcoast Plein Air Artists' exhibits at Arts In The Barn

CUSHING — Arts In The Barn displays “Coastal Maine: Midcoast Plein Air…

Pianist, composer Paul Sullivan to perform in Searsport

The First Congregational Church in Searsport will host the Grammy…

Knox County deputy in stable condition following injury suffered during multi-agency operation in Friendship

FRIENDSHIP — A Knox County Sheriff’s…

Applications close Sept. 30

UMaine to host free AI Bootcamp for high school students

ORONO — The Maine College of Engineering and Computing at…

A Bird's Tale

Appreciating Bird Migration

It's the time of year when the so-called "confusing fall warblers" can be found in forests and shrubby patches across the state as they migrate south for the winter. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells

We made our migration back from North Carolina last week after an enjoyable…

Tides

Sunday, 08/30
1:08 AM	High	10.30`
7:05 AM	Low	-0.10`
1:30 PM	High	10.12`
7:24 PM	Low	0.03`

Monday, 08/31
1:47 AM	High	10.20`
7:42 AM	Low	-0.06`
2:06 PM	High	10.37`
8:06 PM	Low	-0.12`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Sunday, 08/30
12:46 AM	High	9.70`
6:53 AM	Low	-0.09`
1:08 PM	High	9.53`
7:12 PM	Low	0.03`

Monday, 08/31
1:25 AM	High	9.60`
7:30 AM	Low	-0.06`
1:44 PM	High	9.76`
7:54 PM	Low	-0.11`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Sunday, 08/30
12:37 AM	High	10.56`
6:53 AM	Low	0.10`
12:59 PM	High	10.29`
7:10 PM	Low	0.25`

Monday, 08/31
1:15 AM	High	10.49`
7:30 AM	Low	0.15`
1:36 PM	High	10.54`
7:52 PM	Low	0.07`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Sunday, 08/30
12:37 AM	High	11.17`
6:46 AM	Low	-0.02`
12:59 PM	High	11.04`
7:05 PM	Low	0.18`

Monday, 08/31
1:16 AM	High	11.08`
7:23 AM	Low	0.05`
1:37 PM	High	11.28`
7:47 PM	Low	0.04`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Kenneth Charles Sylvester, obituary

Anne Adams Collins, obituary

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Elmors back at Brady's Saturday 8/29!!

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Did You Know… The Camden Lions Club conducts multiple vision screening clinics at Mid-Coast schools? As we head back to school, our Pride will spring into action!

Now available on Amazon: God's Design for Spiritual Marriage

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Sunday Tidbit- Patience , A Glorious Virtue To Have

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