Husson University bestows honorary degree on Kate Braestrup

BANGOR — Kate Braestrup, of Lincolnville, was recognized by the Husson University Board of Trustees, who bestowed on her an honorary degree for public service. "The honorary degree recognizes distinguished accomplishments in profession, public service,…

Camp DeForest: Nostalgic Lodging in the Heart of Ducktrap, Maine

Most days, after work, I head north on Atlantic Highway, or Route 1. I like taking my time getting home, as it gives me the chance to decompress from the day, listen to a podcast, and get last minute dinner ingredients from Wentworth Market. This spring, I have…

Downtown Camden, Maine in May. Photo by Kay Stephens

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Welcome back to the Midcoast, Snow Birds 2025

MIDCOAST—This year, we are consolidating our annual “Welcome back” article to acquaint those who haven’t been around this winter with what’s open, what’s closed, what's new, and what's happening in the Midcoast. Belfast Pulling Corks: A new wine bar and shop…

This Week in Lincolnville

The Churches of Lincolnville, Part II

In 1820, Joshua Lamb began building the old meeting house in Lincolnville Center, selling pews to help fund its construction. Now known as the Center Church, the Lincolnville United Church of Christ, it continues to have an active congregation in the 21st Century…

MaineHealth/Tufts research into long-term effects of Lyme Disease begins enrolling participants this month

PORTLAND — While well into a Lyme vaccine study, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital, and its lead department, the MaineHealth Institute for Research, is embarking on another tick-borne disease study. This new research, initiated in conjunction with Tufts University…

Obituaries

Ralph Owen Knowlton, notice

ROCKPORT — Ralph Owen Knowlton, 96,…

Robert E. Rackliff, notice

ROCKLAND — Robert E. Rackliff, 75, passed…

Phyllis A. Prescott, notice

ROCKLAND — Phyllis A. Prescott, 95, died…

Alan Lee Blackington, obituary

WALDOBORO — Alan Lee Blackington, 50,…

Samuel Jack Macleod, obituary

MATINICUS — Samuel Jack Macleod left this…

Wayne 'Butch' Farley, celebration of life

A life celebration for Wayne…

Spotlight

Camden firefighters rescue couple from Megunticook summit in dark and rain

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Maine’s clean electricity goals face unpredictable costs, availability

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analysis: “We aren’t getting anywhere near where we need to be.”
High number of Maine wildfires in previous week, Midcoast numbers included

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Galleries

Gallery XIII: An eye on the seasons

A dash of blue (Photo courtesy Susan Kanellakis)

Grand Easter Egg Hunt on Camden Public Library grounds

Main Street Buzz

Barbara Damrosch Makes Kitchen Gardening an Imaginative Lifestyle and...She wants You to Join Her”

Camden Garden Club

“Edible Gardens & Bountiful Tables,” Gets the Dirt about the Food Gardens of Maine, Past and Present, An Interview with Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Camden Garden Club

The Ducks Are Coming!!!

West Bay Rotary

Race for a cause at the Trekkers 5K!

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Paddy Mills - Live at Sail, Power, Steam Museum

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Cushing Community School 4th annual plant, seedling, bake sale

The Cushing Community School students have been busy not only “Growing…

identifying migratory birds by sight and song

Spring Migration Bird Walk with Georges River Land Trust

ST. GEORGE— Spring has arrived and so have the birds. Join Georges River Land Trust…

Adas Yoshuron Hebrew School and Youth Programs Informational Night

An Informational Night for Adas Yoshuron Hebrew School and Youth…

Author E.K. Sathue to discuss 'youthjuice' at Rockland library

Thursday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m., at Rockland Public Library, local author E.K.…

Maine Connectivity Authority issues statement on terminated Digital Equity Act funding

The…

Opening Reception June 27

'The Boat Show' exhibit begins Arts in the Barn 2025 season

Karin Strong, "Sunrise at Olson's Depot", oil on canvas. (Photo courtesy Cushing Historical Society)

Arts In The Barn/ Cushing Historical Society is starting summer off with a community…

helping participants connect with their core to feel calm and content, even in the midst of a chaotic world

Free mindful art class in Rockland

The Knox Clinic, Coastal Recovery Community Center (CRCC), and Barbara Davis, REAT, LCSW, are once…

free, family-friendly event

Disney-themed Trivia Night at Thomaston library

The Knox Clinic and Thomaston Public Library announce the return of community trivia…

Maine Warden Service assisting Damariscotta Police in search for missing man

Tyler Low. (Photo courtesy Maine Warden Service)

DAMARISCOTTA — The Maine Warden Service is…

Maine lawmakers considering new dam safety reforms

After decades of understaffing, underfunding and dire warnings about the…

Camden Hills high school’s Annual Plant Sale, May 17-18

"Warm weather is here, and plants are growing in the greenhouse…

Spring Plant Cash and Carry Sale at Union Fairgrounds, May 17

The Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District Spring Plant Sale…

stroll 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; street closed 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday Strolls 2025 Season at Rockland's Main Street

The 2025 Sunday Strolls season on Main Street in Rockland begins Sunday, May…

Penobscot Bay Ringers concert weekend to benefit two local organizations

Penobscot Bay Ringers, Midcoast Maine's community handbell choir…

Letters

The Landing Place Youth Listening Session Suppers: Centering Youth Voices for a Stronger Community

ROCKLAND — For the past two years, The…

Modern Metalsmith relocates to Belfast

Store front picture. (Photo courtesy Modern Metalsmith)

Modern Metalsmith, an independent Midcoast jeweler, has relocated from Rockland to 92 Main Street…

Balancing Safety as you Expand your List of Edibles

Greg Marley talk in Belfast discusses 'Foraging for Wild Mushrooms'

On Tuesday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m., the Belfast Free Library will host Maine…

Applications available for Open Air Market at Rockland library

Applications are currently being accepted for the Open Air Market, a…

Estate Sale and Yard Sale to be held by Union church

UNION — The People’s United Methodist Church (PUMC) in Union will hold a combined Estate…

Rockport Conservation Commission's 2025 Climate Series

Learn about protecting lands for the future at Rockport library

Jeremy Gabrielson. (Photo courtesy Rockport Public Library)

ROCKPORT — The last talk in the Rockport Conservation Commission's 2025 Climate…

Reencountering the Sonnet: A workshop with Claire Milliken

Claire Millikin. (Photo courtesy Millay House Rockland)

ROCKLAND — Have you ever wondered what makes a poem a sonnet? Are you a…

Marine Studies class learns about lobsters with Capt. David Black

Students of the Belfast Marine Institute's Marine Studies class…

Repair Cafe for May 2025

BELFAST — A Repair Cafe will be held Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., at the Waldo YMCA in Belfast. The…

Domestic assault draws emergency personnel to Rockland neighborhood

ROCKLAND — Rockland Police were called to 17 James Street, in Rockland…

Tides

Monday, 05/12
5:57 AM	Low	0.26`
12:22 PM	High	8.90`
5:56 PM	Low	1.40`

Tuesday, 05/13
12:20 AM	High	10.00`
6:32 AM	Low	0.23`
12:59 PM	High	8.82`
6:31 PM	Low	1.51`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Monday, 05/12
5:45 AM	Low	0.24`
12:00 PM	High	8.38`
5:44 PM	Low	1.32`
11:58 PM	High	9.42`

Tuesday, 05/13
6:20 AM	Low	0.21`
12:37 PM	High	8.30`
6:19 PM	Low	1.42`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Monday, 05/12
5:40 AM	Low	0.43`
11:56 AM	High	9.24`
5:44 PM	Low	1.49`
11:56 PM	High	10.15`

Tuesday, 05/13
6:17 AM	Low	0.40`
12:33 PM	High	9.10`
6:18 PM	Low	1.65`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Monday, 05/12
5:36 AM	Low	0.30`
11:49 AM	High	9.79`
5:41 PM	Low	1.50`
11:51 PM	High	10.76`

Tuesday, 05/13
6:12 AM	Low	0.31`
12:25 PM	High	9.70`
6:16 PM	Low	1.66`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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