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Steel-Pro welcomed 17 students from Waldo County Technical Center (WCTC) in Belfast on Monday, December 8, for a facility tour and welding competition.…

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ROCKLAND — Alterations to a proposal to construct a 6-unit apartment house on Gay Street have been made, and developers will return before the Planning Board, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.

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Goes into effect in January
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ROCKLAND — “Ultimately, would you rather a building be built with four apartments with parking, or six apartments without?” said Planning Board Member Ed Ledoux, during the Dec. 8, 2025 City…

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ROCKLAND — Join City Manager Tom Luttrell and Police Chief Tim Carroll on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 5:30 p.m., for the first public meeting on a new police station. The meeting will take place…

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"The Knox County Regional Airport is preparing an update to its Airport Master Plan, and we want to hear from you," said Knox County Regional Airport, in a news release.

The airport's…

'the drive, heart, and excellence that make this state extraordinary'
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Four Maine employers have been honored as recipients of the 2025 Governor's Award for Business Excellence (GABE), the State's premier recognition for Maine businesses…

providing transportation and lodging to cancer patients when they need it the most, including Waldo County
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Through grant funding and commissioned research, Maine Cancer Foundation recently invested $700,000 in support of cancer patients’ access to care.

According to Maine…

awarded to 44 projects selected from 108 applications
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The City of Rockland, the Town of Searsmont, and Coastal Mountain Land Trust are among recipients of Maine Trails Program grants in the first round.

The…

informational session Jan. 15, 2026
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The Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP), in partnership with the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) and KGA, is launching a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) designed…

attempting to reach laid-off Subway restaurant workers
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In the wake of several Subway locations closing this week in Maine following the revocation of their business registrations, the Maine Department of Labor is attempting…

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Rockland Main Street announces the return of ROCKlocal & WIN! to Downtown Rockland with 35 businesses participating up, down, and around Main Street.

"Last year was the inaugural year…

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ROCKLAND — Remediation of a former junkyard site in Rockland has begun, paving the way for six affordable houses in the near future.

Rockland Street, in Rockland, has been closed to thru…

Tom Fina

PORT CLYDE — Tom Fina has joined the Board of Directors for The Herring Gut Coastal Science Center.

Fina has sailed and explored Maine since the 1960s, when he fell in love with the Maine…

Ashley Rackliff

Ashley Rackliff has joined Allen Insurance and Financial as a Client Service Associate in the company’s personal insurance division.

Rackliff brings a strong background in customer service…

"not a punishment or a negative reflection of the PD, but a way to provide an absolute protection for every officer and every City employee"
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ROCKLAND — “Let us send a clear, powerful message, once again,” said Councilor Kaitlin Callahan. “Rockland stands with all of its residents. We will protect our community, and we will protect…

from WASHINGTON
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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is intensifying its fight against the deadly threat of synthetic opioids with the launch of Fentanyl Free America,…

how Maine's small business community can be better prepared for extreme weather
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To help Maine small businesses of all industries survive and thrive in the face of extreme weather, 

30th Annual CN Brown Miracle Ball raises $140,000
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"CN Brown Company has demonstrated a commitment to pediatric health, raising $250,000 for MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital (MHBBCH) in fiscal year…

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Every Friday, participating staff donate $1 for Dress Down at Medomak Valley High School. In turn, MVHS has been able to donate $100 to the five food banks in the RSU 40 district, according to…

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Learn more about what a stormwater utility is and why the City of Rockland is considering one. Wright-Pierce will provide a stormwater-utility presentation, Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 5:30 to…

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The 39th annual Christmas By The Sea weekend, to be held December 5-7, 2025, begins Friday evening with a holiday parade, starting at 6 p.m., through downtown Camden followed by the annual tree-…

a structured way for the public to review revenue options, offer input, and support the city in evaluating approaches for future budgets
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"As rising costs put pressure on Rockland households, we must take a thoughtful look at how we fund our city," said Rockland City Councilor Nicole Kalloch, in a news release.

Kalloch is…

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ROCKLAND — Hannaford Supermarkets' Rockland store, located at 75 Maverick Street, is undergoing a remodel. The renovation begins in December, and is…

following a nationwide search
Kendra Emery

Kendra Emery, DO will be Penobscot Community Health Care's new Chief Medical Officer, effective March of 2026. The appointment was made after a year-long, comprehensive, national search, according…

First edition features 52 of 69 unsolved homicides, 38 long-term suspicious missing person cases
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The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit–Unsolved has launched a new initiative aimed at generating investigative leads in long-standing cases through the creation of a Cold Case Deck of Cards.…

This year marked the inaugural inclusion of both Maine and New Hampshire nonprofits, resulting in a record number of nominations
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Camden National Bank has announced the recipients of its 2025 Leaders & Luminaries Awards, recognizing exceptional nonprofit board members who demonstrate…

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Now in its sixth year of helping people with a passion for working with children and families open their own child care business, the Child Care Business Lab, a program of…

Request came during Agenda-setting meeting; official vote comes during Regular meeting
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free workshop series, online video, downloadable toolkit
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As scams targeting older adults continue to rise, Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) is taking action to help safeguard seniors and their families. CEI announces

“I think there’s a way to do this creatively, fiscally responsible, but with the urgency"
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ROCKLAND — Preliminary findings from Eastern Mold and Remediation’s assessment about two weeks ago of the Rockland Police Station has classified the basement condo at a Condition 3 Level 2 in…

Kelsea Sandefur

SEARSPORT — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital welcomes Kelsea Sandefur, DO, MPH, to its Physical and Integrative Medicine Searsport practice.

Dr. Sandefur joins Waldo Hospital after completing her…

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Bob Baines and Pamela Baker-Masson have been appointed to the Island Institute's board of trustees.

home to Maine’s oldest original lighthouse tower
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BOOTHBAY HARBOR The Keepers of Burnt Island Light are pleased to announce they have been awarded a $7,400 grant from The Maine…

including Camden Hills Regional High School and Oceanside High School
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The University of Maine System (UMS) is growing the next generation of entrepreneurs and the state’s innovation economy by providing free business and budgeting…

92 Moose’s Camp Out Hunger Food Drive
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Employees of Central Maine Power (CMP), a subsidiary of Avangrid, donated more than 1,000 pounds of food through company-wide drives to regional food banks ahead…

Ellen Pileski

BELFAST — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital welcomes Ellen Pileski, NP, to its Pediatrics Belfast practice.

Pileski moved to Pediatrics Belfast full time from Primary and Walk-in Care Belfast,…

promoting health: state and federal advocacy efforts and how people can get involved in their communities
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Maine Public Health Association (MPHA) hosts “Civic Engagement & Health,” Thursday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. This presentation and discussion, co-hosted by AARP Maine and the Rockland Public Library…

Mark O’Donal

Maine State Credit Union welcomes Mark O’Donal as its new Vice President, Commercial Banker, serving businesses and…

a four-phase project, including a new STEM Community Center
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The Owls Head Transportation Museum (OHTM) has been awarded a $1.53 million federal Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) grant in support of the museum’s multi-phase Capital Campaign. This…

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Herring Gut Coastal Science Center presents its next Cabin Fever Series featuring Charles Walsh and Jon Steuber, owners of Seascale Maine. The program takes place…

seeks to provide financial support for educators to facilitate nature-based outdoor education
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Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT) has launched its new Learning Landscapes Grant Program, made possible through the generosity of an anonymous donor to…

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United Midcoast Charities is giving a fresh twist to a favorite local tradition with its newly reimagined 12 Days of Giving.

"The expanded format, running December 1 through 12, builds on…

Individuals who have been incarcerated are eligible to apply; Dec. 5 deadline
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Restorative Justice Project Maine has been awarded, for the second consecutive year, a grant by Abbagadassett Foundation to fund an internship with a justice…

Each ferry will be a 33-foot double-pontoon catamaran, accommodating 18 to 22 passengers and crew, with additional space for two bicycles or scooters.

Thomaston boat builders Lyman-Morse has been awarded the contract to design and build three solar-powered ferries for MeVa Transit…

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When Malcolm Bedell opened Honey’s Fried Chicken Palace in Thomaston last year, he had dreams of bringing the restaurant to locations across the state.

But one…

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In a November 18 new release, The Maine Department of Health and Human Services' (DHHS) Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) advises parents and…

a public health approach to youth mental health crisis in Maine schools and communities
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In a November 19 news release, MaineHealth's Center for Health Improvement announced a groundbreaking $1.6 million donation from Maine entrepreneur and impact…

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Maine Department of Labor announces its no-cost upcoming trainings for December 2025.

Upcoming classes:

Combustible Dust Safety –…

February 15, 2026 deadline
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The Camden Rotary Club invites 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Knox County and Lincolnville to submit grant applications for the coming year by 

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The United States Attorney’s Office announced that Andrew B. Benson has taken the oath of office to become the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine…