AIO has purchased the Rock Harbor Brewery building at 9 Payne Avenue, on Route 1, across from E.L. Spear, to accommodate growing demand for its food and energy assistance…
Commerce
'The dramatic growth of food and energy needs of Knox County citizens has overwhelmed our current facilities'
A DIY approach to affordable herbal products to support health
BELFAST—Inside Gabrielle Aydnwylde's compact, tidy shop, Tender Nettle Herb Co. — opposite the Belfast Co-op — the calm interior is painted forest green and burnt umber. A gorgeous,…
CAMDEN — Finding Our Voices, the grassroots nonprofit supporting Maine women survivors of domestic abuse and their children, has distributed $540,000 in direct financial…
ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital welcomes Angelica Mushenko, PA, to its Ear, Nose and Throat Care Rockport practice.
Mushenko joins Pen Bay Hospital…
The Maine Department of Labor offers training to help employers, managers, supervisors and others understand workplace safety requirements. The Department has announced its schedule…
2025 event saw more than 55 pie stops, more than 50 volunteers, half dozen sponsors, 700 participants
AIO will host an informational session about the 2027 Pies on Parade event. The session will be held on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 12-1:30 p.m., at AIO, located at…
thyroid, adrenal, osteoporosis, complex diabetes cases, hormone replacement therapy
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals are expanding access to specialized endocrine care in Midcoast Maine with the addition of endocrinologist Jacob…
Waldo Community Action Partners is one of multiple recipients sharing $1 million in 2026 grant funding from Maine Dept. of Transportation.
"Despite the…
honoring the legacies of Dot Jameson and Lucy Mayo
THOMASTON — The Dot Jameson and Lucy Mayo Memorial Bean Supper, held on October 10, raised $1,430 for the Thomaston Inter-Church Fellowship Food Pantry. Watts Hall Community…
Community invited to meet the review team at a virtual public forum on Nov. 4
DAMARISCOTTA —MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital invites community members to a virtual public forum on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 6 to 7 p.m., to meet the independent experts reviewing the data and…
reminding residents and businesses to follow restrictions that help slow the spread of this destructive forest pest
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is providing notice that Maine’s emerald ash borer quarantine will remain in effect. Existing requirements under…
The Federal Trade Commission, joined by 20 states, has submitted a lawsuit against Dollar General Corporation for engaging in long-running deceptive pricing…
supporting agricultural research, marketing, education, workforce development
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) will fund six projects to expand markets, improve growing practices, and strengthen workforce training for Maine…
ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital welcomes Isaac Bromberg, MD, to its Palliative Care Rockport practice.
Dr. Bromberg joins Pen Bay Hospital…
the money "will go a long way"
ROCKLAND — The Devils Pride motorcycle club had fun with its delivery of a donation check to a worthy cause on Saturday, not just because members kept the director of Rockland’s Emergency Warming…
ROCKPORT — Christine's Framing Gallery has relocated to a new, larger and brighter space. This move marks a significant milestone in the frame shop's history and aims to…
opening to the public on October 28
Allen Insurance & Financial is opening its new office at 1 Free Street in Camden, following an extensive renovation and modernization project of the…
Ari Jimenez has been appointed as executive director of Rockland Main Street, Inc. (RMS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving quality of life through place-based and historic…
"As Maine State Credit Union (MSCU) expands its presence in Midcoast Maine, the organization is proud to introduce Reeva Wyman, Branch Manager of its Belfast location," said…
The Maine Department of Energy Resources said Oct. 22 that the cost of heating oil in Maine reached an average of $6.04 on Oct. 19, an 83 percent increase from October 2025.
The state's…
The inaugural Partners in Care Community Golf Classic, held Sept. 15, 2026, at Samoset Resort in Rockport, raised more than $33,000 to support the Bridge to Care Fund, according to…
initiatives included Maine State Prison’s Hospice and Palliative Care Program, Hospice Veteran Partnership, Maine Pain Initiative
AUGUSTA — "After careful consideration and extensive evaluation of available resources, the Maine Hospice Council Board members have made the difficult decision to cease operations and close the…
Maine employers looking to hire and job seekers looking for work can connect at the…
aiming to raise aspirations and to keep more students in the state
As part of broader efforts to keep more Maine students in the state for college and careers, the University of Maine System (UMS) will offer $250 scholarships to 24,500 Alfond…
Maine Listings reported that home sales prices in Maine increased 2.6 percent to a median sales price of $415,000 comparing September 2026 to September 2025, according to an October…
Keyes Pottery, the handmade ceramics studio and gallery of artist Laura Keyes, is opening the doors to a new location in downtown Belfast. The community is invited to attend a Grand Re-Opening and…
Candy will be collected through October 28
Our Town Belfast's 2026 Cedar Street Halloween Candy Drive is underway. Several thousand people descend to Cedar Street for trick or treating every Halloween. To help Cedar Street residents, OTB…
ROCKLAND — After a comprehensive search, Nicole Chaplin will join Area Interfaith Outreach (AIO) as the organization’s next Executive Director, succeeding Alan Kearl, who is…
MaineHealth Dental Care Clinic Belfast and Belfast Public Health Nursing at MaineHealth Waldo Hospital have received grants from United Midcoast Charities totaling $30,000 to…
Central Maine Power presents: Storm Response in Your Community.
Join us to learn how CMP prepares for severe weather, restores power, and strengthens Maine's…
learn the fraud trends and how to change the narrative
An "AARP Fraud Watch Program" will be held Oct. 22, from 6 - 7:30 p.m., at Rockland Public Library, in the Community Room.
During this discussion,…
BANGOR — From October 16 to October 19, the Maine Department of Transportation will perform work on the I-95 bridges over Broadway at Exit 185 in Bangor as part of the ongoing I-95 bridge…
ageism, negative beliefs, stereotypes can influence health and behavior
The Maine Council on Aging (MCOA) and Maine Public Health Association (MPHA) have launched a new Age-Positive Public Health movement to help make Maine a…
A Rockland location will be the site of a National No Kings Day "March and Rally for Early Voting" on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, from 12 - 1 p.m., at Chapman Park, Rockland.…
'an opportunity to see our transportation network from different perspectives'
A hands-on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accessibility training event was held October 6, in Augusta, hosted by the Maine Department of Transportation, in…
leadership in environmental sustainability and measurable progress in reducing environmental impact
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals have earned the 2026 Greenhealth Champion Award from Practice Greenhealth, a national honor recognizing hospitals and…
ROCKLAND — The train tracks to Rockland will be activated for passenger rail service for two days in November when specially-chartered train excursions come to the area. The train…
13 Maine counties considered distressed, including Knox, Lincoln, Waldo
The Maine Development Foundation (MDF) has launched the Thriving Community Model (TCM), a new pilot program to serve rural Maine communities that have experienced the closure of…
ORONO — More than 20% of Maine’s K-12 public school students qualify for special education services, one of the …
Oct. 10 with Celebrity Silhouette; Oct. 22 with Seabourn Ovation
ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland, in partnership with PortShare Promise Midcoast and Oli’s Trolley, will pilot a free trolley service for…
recognized for its innovative approach
The Rockland Police Department has received the New England Association of Chiefs of Police (NEACOP) First-Place Award for its 2025 Community Policing Program, in the category of…
The Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER), in partnership with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF), is offering $950,000 in grants and…
Meet neighbors working for healthy land, clean energy, green building, a strong economy and community resilience. A Midcoast Climate, Energy + Green Building Happy…
40th Christmas by the Sea and 60th year of the holiday star
A much-loved holiday tradition returns to the Camden area December 4 - 6 as the Camden Area Business Group presents the 40th annual Christmas by the Sea, and calls on businesses, organizations and…
what worked, what should be improved, what additional info the City needs
ROCKLAND, Maine — The City of Rockland will hold a public workshop on Monday, Oct. 19, at 5:30 p.m., to review the City’s 2026 PortShare Promise cruise-tourism management season…
Celebrate and preserve the vibrant heritage of St. George during "Celebrate Our Roots: Annual Meeting & Collection Highlights," Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, from 6 - 7:30 p.m., at the St. George…
BELFAST — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital welcomes Abbas El-Khatib, MD, a board-certified nephrologist specialized in treating patients with kidney disease and hypertension, to its…
Maine and national organizations offer events, trainings, other activities in October
Gov. Janet T. Mills has proclaimed October 2026 as …
five centuries, from the 1639 royal land grant to the 2024 Lewiston Tragedy Commission
Open Access, the Maine State Archives (MSA) new online platform for publicly accessible, digitized and born-digital public records, officially launched on Oct. 1,…
PORT CLYDE — Herring Gut Coastal Science Center welcomes Kayleigh Amerman to its Port Clyde team as an AmeriCorps member serving as…
