BELFAST—Sadie Samuels, a young lobsterman who got her start in the restaurant industry in 2019 with a food truck in Belfast named Must Be Nice Lobster, has expanded her enterprise into the…
Commerce
Former Dockside Restaurant takes on new life, menu
ROCKLAND — They say he might have rolled his eyes at having an affordable housing complex named after him, but they also say that if he were here today, he’d be right in the thick of this event’s…
121 Midcoast and Blue Hill Peninsula businesses
CAMDEN and BLUE HILL — One hundred and 20 businesses across Midcoast Maine and the Blue Hill Peninsula raised $57,000 for the grassroots nonprofit …
Governor Janet Mills has directed the Maine Department and Health and Human Services (DHHS) to issue full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in November…
Meet your representative - Mike Ray - Thursday, Nov. 13, from 6 - 8 p.m., at the Appleton Library, 2916 Sennebec Rd, Appleton.
Ray wants to hear from…
'What began in a borrowed office with four uninsured patients has grown into a vital community institution'
Knox Clinic founder and longtime Board President Dr. Paul Klainer has been awarded the 2024 Dr. Wendy J. Wolf Health Leadership Award. This is Maine Health Access Foundation’s (MeHAF) highest…
MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital welcomes Emma Hall, MD, to its Hospitalist Medicine team. As a hospitalist, Dr. Hall cares for patients admitted to the hospital, managing their treatment from…
The Maine Department of Public Safety's Gambling Control Unit will be hold Charitable Town Hall Meetings throughout the state.
These meetings are designed to provide eligible organizations…
The Maine School Board Association has awarded the Business Friend of Education to Chris and Tracey Leavitt of St. George.
Each year, the MSBA award recognizes no more than two companies…
FALMOUTH — The Maine Department of Transportation will be conducting a lane closure on November 6, 2025, on I-295 southbound at mile marker 11.8 at Johnson Road in…
ACLU, employee handbooks, different perceptions
ROCKLAND — Despite three months of working on immigration language with a City Councilor for that councilor’s proposed amendment, Police Chief Tim Carroll continues to voice discomfort with the…
stormwater infrastructure
ROCKLAND — Beginning Tuesday, November 4, as part of improvements to Rockland's stormwater infrastructure, crews will begin work at the intersection of Winter Street and…
ROCKLAND — Midcoast Habitat for Humanity dedicated a new home at 47 Lawn Avenue in Rockland on Sunday, October 26, celebrating the transformation of a once-condemned property into two safe,…
Secretary Bellows and staff will travel to multiple towns to thank municipal clerks and election workers
Monday, November 3 is …
personalized help looking at your bill; info on how to access financial assistance; latest proposed CMP rate hikes
Camden Public Library invites the public to attend an evening session hosted by CamdenCAN, in conjunction with Maine Community Power Cooperative, Maine Climate Action Now, Maine Conservation…
'the same design that went viral after Taylor wore it and sparked millions in giving'
With federal SNAP benefits in limbo and local food insecurity rising, United Midcoast Charities (UMC) has launched an Otter Shirt Auction to raise funds for its Urgent Needs Grant pool, helping…
ROCKLAND – An ordinance prohibiting involvement in immigration enforcement operations, and an ordinance allowing a Student Representative to serve on Rockland City Council are two of the items…
Water, mold prioritized as argument for new Rockland police station; proposal would relocate to Pleasant Street
UPDATE (10/31/2025): Since this article was posted, October 7, 2025, the proposed cost of construction for a new police department has been reduced from $5…
welcoming donations at all branches
All First National Bank branches are collecting items for local food pantries throughout the month of November. If you would like to help, First National Bank welcomes donations to your local…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
Maybe you’ve heard this before: There’s good news and there’s bad news. This time it’s about the new 4Runner, the Toyota Highlander’s tougher cousin. It’s tougher because it’s bolted to a…
'We know there will be a surge this year given the rapidly changing federal safety net'
In response to the federal government announcement that SNAP benefit payments would be suspended for the month of November, …
chosen for her leadership potential and dedication
Rockland Public Library reference librarian Alison Brislin has been selected to participate in the 2025–2026 Library Leadership Development Program, organized by Library Leaders in New…
sheltering 60% more people, providing critical support to adults and families
BRUNSWICK — After more than 30 years of serving as the southern midcoast region's primary anti-homelessness agency, Tedford…
International Women of Service Organizations, International and American Women of Service Pageant held in Orlando, Florida, crowned 21 outstanding girls and women from around the country with…
BRUNSWICK — The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing the northbound off ramp to Route 196 West and the northbound on ramp from Route 196 East overnight on…
Rockland installs sidewalk connecting Peasley Park to shopping center
Maverick Street will be closed for most of the day Monday, October 27, from Birch Street to North Main Street for road work.…
The state’s largest driver of workforce development and research-informed innovation, the University of Maine System (UMS) also powers Maine’s economy through its…
Tour, Talks, and Happy Hour Showcase Maine’s Path to Low-Carbon Housing
Join GO Logic and Midcoast Climate, Energy + Green Building Happy Hour for ScaleUp, CarbonDown: From Vision to Action — an afternoon of hands-on learning,…
BRUNSWICK — The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing the northbound off ramp to Route 196 West and the southbound off ramp to Cooks Corner overnight on…
honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the roughly 1,280 Carnegie Libraries still serving their communities
The Rockland Public Library will receive a $10,000 gift from …
The Town of Wiscasset has been made aware of a fraudulent scheme involving the distribution of invoices to Planning Board applicants, falsely requesting payment…
Wiscasset's non-disclosure agreement with whoever is eying putting a data center off Old Ferry Road obligates neither party to make further agreements, or to "proceed with any possible…
Three of Maine’s community colleges are in the first cohort of New England colleges recognized by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) as…
Maine Department of Labor announces its no-cost trainings for November 2025.
Upcoming classes:
Incident Investigation/Injury…
Belfast's annual Winter Parking Ban goes into effect on November 1and remains in effect until April 30. Any vehicle parked overnight on any city street for more than…
Midcoast Conservancy will be hosting an outdoor gear sale – featuring used cross-country skis, boots, and poles, snowshoes, and mountain and fat tire bikes – on November 21 and 22, at their…
SOUTH PORTLAND — The Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ Enforcement Division (BMV) and Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) will team up to host a free catalytic converter etching event on Wednesday,…
ORONO — Students and alumni will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 150 companies and organizations during the University of Maine’s 2025 Engineering and Computing…
October 20 through November 1
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing several roadway ramps and approaches in Augusta starting on October 20 through November 1. These closures are…
'Housing is a major challenge in the midcoast, and we’re glad our work to address it is being recognized'
The City of Rockland has been awarded a 2025 Maine Smart Growth Award for their 2025 $10 Million Bond for Affordable Workforce Housing. In particular, the judges were…
proposed remediation activities, abatement for two properties
The City of Belfast, Maine has been awarded a United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Brownfields Cleanup Grant to fund proposed remediation activities,…
Broadway will be closed to all vehicular traffic
BANGOR — The Maine Department of Transportation will be implementing nighttime closures of Broadway in Bangor from Sunday, October 19 through Thursday, October 23,…
BELFAST — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital welcomes Benjamin Moore, MD, to its Hospitalist Medicine team. As a hospitalist, Dr. Moore cares for patients admitted to the hospital, managing their…
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals have announced the addition of Meredith Jones; Brad Samojla, DPM, FACFAS; and Nir Harish, MD, to the Pen Bay-Waldo Community Board.…
"marries a relaxed cup of ‘java’ with the tools to find employment"
Coastal Recovery Community Center (CRCC) announces a new workforce development program to assist its participants in gaining and retaining employment. Java Junction…
up-to-date cancer statistics, interactive dashboards, and insights to help communities and providers
Maine Cancer Foundation (MCF) is announcing the launch of its new website, …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service reminds individuals who filed extensions for tax year 2024 that their tax returns are due tomorrow, Oct. 15, 2025…
Mainers unsure if they are registered to vote or if their voter registration is up to date should contact their municipal clerk’s office
The deadline to utilize online voter registration at …
Dress up the family (don’t forget the dog!) and stroll the street at the final Sunday Stroll of 2025 on October 19, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., on Main Street in Rockland.…
Money raised all season from the 50/50 raffle at Goose River Golf Club's Ladies League, amounting to $1200, has been donated to AIO food…
