U.S. Attorney Andrew B. Benson joins the Department of Justice and communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) …
Commerce
"District of Maine is committed to honoring the rights and experiences of crime victims"
a new facility is being proposed in the Belfast area
AUGUSTA — On Thursday, April 16, Gov. Janet T. Mills signed into law legislation to expand access to critical training infrastructure for Maine firefighters.…
area of ecological significance; buffer for freshwater mussels; classroom and accessible land
Georges River Land Trust (GRLT) is launching a major conservation effort to establish Sennebec Hill Preserve, in Union.
"This project will create the organization’s 25th public preserve and…
A knowledge of AI tools, yet still rewriting prompts, repeating instructions, struggling to make tools useful
The next United Midcoast Charities LEARN@UMC workshop will be “AI 2.0: Moving from Prompts to Personalized Workflows,” led by Patrick Gotham of CCS Fundraising. This 90‑minute session will be held…
Award presented to the agency for attaining the highest overall rating based on performance in the state of Maine
Allen Insurance and Financial has been named Maine’s 2025 Diamond Achiever by Patriot Insurance Company, based in Yarmouth. The annual Diamond Achiever awards are presented to the highest-…
effective may 15, 2026
ROCKLAND — A new parking program in Downtown Rockland will take effect May 15, 2026, stretching through the tourist season to October 15, 2026.
The program establishes permit parking for…
does not require taxpayers to enter personally identifiable information
WASHINGTON — In an April 16, 2026, news release, the Internal Revenue Service announced a new online tool to help taxpayers understand and…
drivers may encounter occasional disruptions in 2026 and 2027
BANGOR — Starting on April 20, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will begin work on a diverging diamond interchange on I-95 at Exit 187.
Crews will begin…
Boothbay Region Land Trust, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, and The Schmid Preserve are planning a spring volunteer trail work morning on Sunday, May 3, at 9 a.m., to focus…
ROCKLAND — Trekkers has promoted longtime staff member TJ Morris to Program Director, effective immediately. Morris steps into the role after serving as Principal Program Manager for the youth…
free two hours per day in metered parking for Rockland-registered vehicles with decals
ROCKLAND — Rockland City Council…
ROCKLAND — MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital welcomes Alisyn Zuber, PA, to its Walk-in Care Rockland practice.
Zuber comes to Pen Bay Hospital from Sebasiticook Valley Hospital, in Pittsfield,…
The annual Earth Day Clean-Up hosted by the South Thomaston Conservation Commission (STCC) will be held Saturday, April 25, at the Gilford…
Samoset Resort has donated proceeds from its Traditional Easter Dinner to the Coast Guard Station Rockland.
"The Samoset Resort donated during their annual Easter Sunday Brunch, and will…
UMaine pilots four-year pathway for teacher education students to become certified special educators
When Emily Ernst was in fourth grade, she began to fall behind in school. She struggled particularly to keep up with math and had difficulty staying organized and…
hosted by Georges River Land Trust, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, Midcoast Conservancy
DAMARISCOTTA — Midcoast Maine real estate professionals are invited to attend a workshop focused on conservation easements hosted by Georges River Land Trust, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust,…
U.S. Attorney’s Office Commemorates Sexual Assault Awareness Month
This April, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine joins the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), communities…
first interview is with Dept. of Corrections Commissioner Randy Liberty
A new podcast focused on finding solutions to Maine’s workforce challenges launched April 7, 2026, with an interview with Maine Department of Corrections…
MaineHealth plans to move its headquarters from Portland to an office building it owns in Westbrook, a move that will save the health system about $1.5 million annually…
Several Quarry Hill Care Team members were recently recognized for exemplary work, earning award nominations from residents and/or supervisors.
Joy Balagot, CNA/CRMA, and Theresa Benner,…
The Owls Head Transportation Museum invites students, families, and educators from across Maine to experience STEM Fest, a two-day celebration of science, technology, engineering, math, and…
2026 hunger relief effort begins April 25 with 'FeedMe 5K: Walk to End Hunger'
Maine State Credit Union brought together community partners, local hunger organizations, and supporters on March 30 at the Augusta Civic Center to celebrate a shared commitment to fighting hunger…
United Midcoast Charities (UMC) will hold a Spring Volunteer Recruitment Expo, a free public event designed to connect community members with nonprofit organizations in need of volunteer support.…
Game Warden Sergeant Chad Robertson of Division D in Greenville was honored by his peers as the Maine Game Warden of the Year for 2025. Game Warden Sergeant…
BANGOR/HAMPDEN — The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will be closing the on ramp from northbound Route 202 to westbound I-395 on April 9, from 5 a.m. to 4 p…
ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland is looking to use Congressionally-directed (CDS) spending to help fund purchase and renovation of a new police station. However, the grant that the City seeks is a…
ladies are encouraged to attend and see if they "would like to be a part of something very important to our community, the state and nation"
CAMDEN — A new chapter of service is hoping to be brought forward in the American Legion community as Post 30 moves to reestablish an official American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) unit. Aimed at…
'We want to meet you where you are in your day'
WALDOBORO—On March 16, the doors opened for the first time for Dayboat Cafe, a new daytime neighborhood cafe and market in…
April 7, 5:15 p.m., Rockland City Hall Council Chambers
ROCKLAND — A proposed project for an apartment house at 20 Elm Street, in Rockland, which drew numerous complaints from potential abutters last year, will return before the Planning Board Tuesday…
expect significant traffic disruption, noise, and general inconvenience
ROCKLAND — Major construction is due to begin Monday, April 6 for the Oak and Orient Street Improvement project. According to a City of Rockland news release, the project will involve extensive…
Samoset Resort recently made two $2,215 donations from proceeds of the resort's 14th Glacier Ice Bar entrance fees to local nonprofits.
The Samoset Resort donated to AIO, "and will continue…
ORONO, Maine — Graduate students spend years taking courses, completing research and passing exams. But the most important thing they gain is not reflected…
receiving a hearty applause and a loud chorus of 'Welcome Home'
On March 29, 2026, War Memorial Post 30 in Camden, Maine, opened its doors for the 2nd annual Vietnam Veterans recognition luncheon. The post welcomed 15 Vietnam and era veterans in for lunch and…
donate or sponsor a backpack; these backpacks serve as a lifeline
For many individuals leaving incarceration in Knox and Waldo counties, the road to reintegration begins with little more than a plastic trash bag to carry their…
wear blue days, whoopie pies fundraiser, donation and volunteer opportunities
This April, in observance of Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, Healthy Kids, who leads the local Maine Prevention Council for Lincoln and Knox Counties, is joining a national movement to shift…
PORTLAND — Starting on March 30, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will begin intersection work in Portland for a pavement preservation project involving…
members of the bank’s specialized Cybersecurity Team
Members of Camden National Bank’s fraud unit will address the growing risk of bank fraud at the Camden Rotary Club’s Tuesday, March 31, noontime…
how composting closes the loop of production and consumption
Rockport Garden Club will hear from guest speaker Davis Saltonstall, co-owner ScrapDogs Community Compost, Thursday, April 2, at 12:30 p.m., at West…
BELFAST — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital has been recognized by the Lown Institute for outstanding performance, earning the #1 ranking in Maine for social responsibility as well as #1 in the state for…
mock election and question session
Join the Secretary of State's office for an educational Ranked Choice Voting mock election and question session, Tuesday, April 7, from 5:30 - 7 p.m., at Rockland Public Library. This event is…
helping nonprofit staff strengthen their voice, refine their message, communicate their mission
United Midcoast Charities' next LEARN@UMC workshop will be “The Human Side of Communication: What AI Can’t Replace,” led by educator and community volunteer Stephen Moro. The workshop will be held…
periodic short-term closures of Stillwater Ave and Exit 186 ramps requiring detours
BANGOR — Starting on April 6, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will begin clearing and preparing the median between I-95's northbound and southbound…
disconnection threats, demands for prepaid debit cards, fake meter upgrades, fraudulent claims
Central Maine Power (CMP), a subsidiary of Avangrid, Inc., is urging customers to stay vigilant as scammers continue to target Maine residents through phone calls…
Street Medicine Interventions
MaineHealth is helping shape a new national effort to improve HIV outcomes among people who are unsheltered—one of the most medically marginalized populations in…
Maine Department of Labor announces its no-cost trainings for April 2026.
Upcoming classes:
NFPA 1 Fire Code – April 1,…
CAMDEN — The Megunticook Market, aka Meg Market, is a Camden Millville neighborhood food store that draws customers from the area for groceries, sandwiches, prepared dinners and pizza. At the end…
BELFAST — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital welcomes its newest volunteer team: Ellie, a certified pet therapy dog, and her handler, Anna Phillips.
Inspired by the positive impact of therapy…
Sunday Brunch, daily specials and ever-evolving culinary riffs on New Americana cuisine
OWLS HEAD — Two years ago, The Apron at Terminal A, a fast casual restaurant helmed by Matthew Stilphen,…
