HALLOWELL — In a Sept. 16 news release, Maine's Public Advocate said she is concerned about the scale of a Central Maine Power Company spending plan that would, if approved, affect customers…
Commerce
' This is an enormous increase'
ROCKPORT — Two care team members from MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital were recently honored with employee awards during a ceremony held on the hospital campus. Each quarter, the hospitals recognize…
the day every year where all veteran organizations gather to remember those who remain in captivity or are missing
National POW MIA Recognition Day events will be held September 21, beginning at 10 a.m., on the Camden Village Green. Camden's War Memorial Post 30, American Legion members will read the names of…
open to ALL jobseekers
The 2025 Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign is continuing with an event September 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the University of Maine Orono.
Maine's annual Hire-A-Vet…
In celebration of its 150th anniversary, Camden National Bank closed its offices and banking centers at noon on Wednesday, September…
ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital welcomes Mikaela Coburn-Pierce, MD, to its Palliative Care practice.
Dr. Coburn-Pierce joins PBH after completing her fellowship at the University of…
September 15–21, 2025
The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA), in partnership with Amtrak Downeaster, will be participating in “…
demonstrating exceptional dedication and efforts
Patricia St. Clair, a Knox County volunteer from Saint George, is the Girl Scouts of Maine's Volunteer of the Month of June. St. Clair is currently involved as a…
AUGUSTA — In celebration of Deaf culture and the heritage of American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf literature, art and folklore, Governor Janet Mills has…
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust employees recently presented more than $24,000 in donations collected through the Bank’s employee-driven charitable giving program, Casual for a Cause, to nine…
Choosing the Right Fundraising Counsel for Your Organization
United Midcoast Charities (UMC) announces the next session in its LEARN@UMC series: Unlocking Success: Choosing the Right Fundraising Counsel for Your Organization. The workshop will be led by…
'Whether someone has an hour or the whole day, there are plenty of ways to be part of the celebration'
The Thomaston Recreation Department and Thrive in Thomaston are gearing up for a new annual Fall Festival, set for Saturday, Oct. 25, from 12 - 8 p.m., on the lawn outside the Thomaston Municipal…
'In honor of Kevin and his important role in our community'
The Owls Head South Thomaston Thomaston (OSHTT) Transfer Station Board is holding an Opening Ceremony for a new Swap Shop at the facility on September 20, at noon. The ceremony follows OSHTT's E-…
Camden National Corporation has appointed Marie J. McCarthy as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Company, effective immediately, and as…
ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital welcomes Colin T. Waters, MD, PhD, to its Emergency Medicine department.
Dr. Waters joins PBH after completing his residency at the University of…
THOMASTON — The large public parking lot behind The Block, including the car-pool area and the small lot by Hot Hill Tavern, will be closed for paving from Monday, Sept. 22 - 25.
All…
Habitat ReStore
Midcoast residents Amanda Dwelley and Jess Scott, organizers of a bi-monthly “Midcoast Climate, Energy and Green Building Happy Hour”, are teaming up with Midcoast Habitat for Humanity to host a…
Multiple Maine airports will receive a total of $14,262,173 to support important infrastructure improvements, according to U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair…
improving neonatal resuscitation skills among rural clinicians
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities has awarded MaineHealth a four-year, $2.8 million grant to further develop technology designed to…
The Museum of Maritime Pets will host its second annual Mini-Golf Charity Benefit on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. - noon, at Golfer’s Crossing, 7 Country Way, Rockport. This event will…
ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital welcomes Mary Wood, MD, to its Pediatrics Rockport practice.
Dr. Wood comes to PBH from Central Maine Healthcare, where she was a pediatrician for…
By incenting new rental units, the program is intended to help address the region’s housing needs
Thanks to the pilot program ADU Boost, Rockland homeowners interested in building an additional dwelling unit on their property may qualify for up to $10,000 in project costs.…
Jessica Berry, director of Special Education at St. George MSU and director of…
Peggy Young has joined Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as Assistant Vice President, Branch Relationship Manager for the Bank’s location in Rockland. She leads a team of banking professionals to…
Four Maine educators representing counties from the coast to the highlands are state finalists for 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year.
Bridget Wright, an English…
BRUNSWICK — Beginning September 15, several MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH) programs currently situated at 66 Baribeau Drive in Brunswick will relocate to the…
Garden tour and Q & A
Waldo County Extension Association (WCEA) will host The Ecology of the Maine Garden tour and Q…
Business news
ROCKLAND — Maine State Credit Union has announced that Paul Doody has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking. With…
ROCKLAND — On Wednesday, Sept. 3, "the community is invited to gather for a special celebration of democracy, recovery, and community care,"…
Island Institute has promoted of Peter King to Chief Financial Officer. After seven years serving as Operations Coordinator, Budget Manager, and most recently…
how vinegar is made and vinegar's many uses
The Rockport Garden Club will hold its’ September meeting Thursday, Sept. 4, starting promptly at 1 p.m., with Bob Sewall and Mia Mantelo as the guest speakers. The program will highlight longtime…
Maine Cancer Foundation has awarded eleven Cancer Prevention grants totaling $707,527 to support evidence-based initiatives aimed at reducing cancer risk for Mainers.
Cancer remains a…
this fast-spreading invader can overtake native plants, degrade soil health, increase risk of wildfires
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is urging Mainers to act against Japanese stiltgrass (…
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab recently achieved Core Accreditation through the National Plant Diagnostic Network (…
Ardiah has transitioned to family ownership of the payroll and payment solutions business, which has been operating since 2008. In May 2025, Chris and Lindsey…
The City of Rockland has received a $8,655 dividend check from the Maine Municipal Association because of its good performance and loss prevention efforts. The association manages three self-…
The Colonial Theatre, owned and operated by the nonprofit organization Hawthorne Arts Collaborative, has announced that Meg Fournier has been appointed as the organization’s new executive…
United Midcoast Charities (UMC) presented its 2025 Award for Philanthropic Excellence to Christopher Beebe during its annual Rising Tide Party, held Thursday, August 21, at the Sail, Power &…
The New Hampshire Society of the Sons of the American Revolution are recognizing the work of NHSAR President Richard “Dick” Baynes, who…
Coastal Recovery Community Center (CRCC), of 11 White St., Rockland, ME 04841, welcomes a new Recovery Support Worker: K. Fletcher.
Fletcher started duties at CRCC in mid-August, mans the…
Maine Department of Labor announces its no-cost trainings for September 2025.
Upcoming…
BELFAST — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital welcomes Lauren Slattery, MD, to its Surgical Care Belfast practice.
Dr. Slattery joins MHWH after completing her fellowship in endocrine surgery at…
carrying students on transformative adventures across Maine and beyond
Trekkers, a Rockland-based nonprofit youth mentoring organization dedicated to helping young people thrive, will be getting a new bus for its programs.
The organization recently purchased…
closure/detour will start on or about September 2
GARDINER — The Maine Department of Transportation will be conducting work on Route 24 in Gardiner for a large culvert replacement project. Clearing and prep work for this…
for landowners, contractors, town officials, watershed groups, and anyone else interested in improving road resilience and protecting nearby lakes and streams
Gravel Road Maintenance Workshop will be held Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., with a morning session at Unity Community Center, 32 School St., Unity, and an afternoon site visit at…
UNION — The MaineDOT will be closing the section of Common Road between Sunk Haze Road and Limestone Place that contains the Bessey Bridge, which crosses the St. George…
Visitors Invited to Try Out Circus Skills
WISCASSET — Juggling, unicycling, balance acts. Maine Youth Circus will be performing during Wiscasset Art Walk, Thursday, Aug. 28, from 4 to 7 p.m., on the…
Bartlett Woods Retirement Community will host a Green Jobs for ME’s Renewable Energy…
story time, bake sale
Saturday, September 13, Rockland District Nursing Association (RDNA) will host their annual Basket Social, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Eliza Steele Memorial Garden (…
