The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety are urging drivers to buckle up ahead of the Click It or…
Commerce
Fatalities statistics for 2023 and 2024, as well as preliminary 2025
May 26 recognition ceremony open to the public
BELFAST — Maine Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMS-C) has recognized MaineHealth Waldo Hospital for its readiness to care for pediatric patients, awarding the hospital the Pediatric…
One subheading from Secretary of State's election process update: Photography or filming in/near polling places
AUGUSTA — With Sunday, May 10 marking 30 days until the Primary Election on June 9 and absentee voting getting underway statewide…
13 local nonprofit organizations providing vital services
The Camden Rotary Club has awarded $50,000 in grants to 13 local nonprofit organizations providing vital services in the areas of food security, housing, health…
learn about AIO’s six core programs, volunteer opportunities
The staff and board of AIO invite the community to visit AIO on Tuesday, May 19, from 4 - 6 p.m., for their annual Open House. The event will take place rain or…
a dedicated space for both early- and late-phase clinical trials
BIDDEFORD — The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) has awarded MaineHealth $2 million to create the state’s first Clinical Research Unit (CRU).…
On Saturday, May 16, from 9 - 11 a.m., the Chapman-Hall House Stewardship Committee will hold an information meeting for anyone interested in volunteering at this…
Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA) invites community members to a training session for tour guides and greeters at its three house museums. The two-hour…
receive audio directly to compatible hearing aids, cochlear implants, earbuds, smartphones
ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre announces a new partnership with local audiologist Gary D. Schwartzberg, AuD, to bring Auracast broadcast audio technology to the historic…
tour the space, meet volunteers, learn about programs and services
The Rockland Community and Resource Center (CRC), located at the Flanagan Center, at 61 Limerock Street, invites the public to celebrate its Grand Opening and Open House on …
A "Shredding on Site" event will be held Friday, May 15, at the Bath Savings Bank parking lot next to the Chapman-Hall House, 270 Main Street, Damariscotta. Shredding…
For those coming back to Maine, here's what's new...
MIDCOAST—Every year, people look forward to our "Welcome back” article to acquaint those who haven’t been around this winter with what’s open, what’s…
BRUNSWICK — From May 5 to May 8, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) is implementing daytime lane closures from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on U.S. Route 1 in…
public meeting Thursday, May 7, at 5 p.m., to discuss the importance of a new police station
ROCKLAND — “If there’s consideration from Council, if there’s any of these buildings that you want to move forward, I think we should act on it,” said Rockland City Manager Tom Luttrell during the…
detour routes will be available
ROCKLAND — The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will conduct work to replace a railroad crossing with a new concrete crossing in Rockland from May 13 to May…
June 5, 2026 deadline
Since 1996, Maine Preservation has released the list of Maine’s Most Endangered Historic Places to boost local efforts and focus positive media attention…
The Maine Department of Labor provides this guidance in relation to state enforcement of child labor laws. Contact the US Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division for…
358 Maine municipalities now offer Rapid Renewal
The town of Frankfort has launched Rapid Renewal. Rapid Renewal is the Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicle’s online service for…
ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital welcomes Monika Gulyas, MSN, CNM, to its Obstetrics and Gynecology Rockport practice.
Gulyas joins Pen Bay Hospital from MaineHealth Obstetrics and…
Riley School has been awarded grant funding from the Maine Community Foundation to support an innovative, place-based service-learning initiative connecting…
firefighters, law enforcement, paramedics, and all the departments that serve on the front lines of public safety
The Owls Head Transportation Museum is inviting first responders from across Maine to attend its first-ever First Responder celebration weekend event on June 27-28 to recognize and give tribute to…
“Teachers play such an important role in shaping our communities, and this is one of our favorite traditions every year”
Stanley Auto Group is once again honoring local educators with its annual Teacher Appreciation Event on Tuesday, May 5, "continuing a tradition that has brought gratitude,…
'an important window when early intervention can significantly influence long-term development outcomes'
BELFAST — Families in the Midcoast region now have improved access to early autism screening and evaluation services, thanks to expanded diagnostic testing available at MaineHealth Pediatrics…
Workforce Development in Maine
BRUNSWICK — passivhausMAINE (phME) and the German Consulate, Boston coordinated a trip to Germany last fall focused on workforce development practices in Germany, attended by…
In 2025, 19 people working in Maine lost their lives to workplace injuries or illnesses that resulted from their work. Two more Mainers died while working out of state.
MAINE — April 28 is nationally recognized as Workers Memorial Day, a day to remember those who have died on, or as a result of, their job. The Governor’s …
Christine Engel has been appointed to the Board of Directors of United Midcoast Charities (UMC).
"Engel brings a rare blend of nonprofit experience, human resources leadership, and…
Maine Department of Labor announces its no-cost trainings for May 2026.
Upcoming classes:
Public Sector Compliance – May 4…
meet new pediatrician Carolyn Stwertka, MD, and family nurse practitioner Ellen Pileski
BELFAST — MaineHealth Pediatrics Belfast, located at 9 Fahy St., will host an open house, Tuesday, May 5, from 4 to 6 p.m.
The open house offers an opportunity to meet new pediatrician…
40 Maine dental providers donating dental care to women survivors of domestic abuse
Finding Our Voices has won a Purple Ribbon Award for its Finding Our Smiles, a "groundbreaking program of donated dental care featuring 40 Maine dental providers across nine…
ROCKLAND — The numbers aren’t in yet, but Jenny Carter guesses that more cigarette butts were picked up during this year’s Earth Day Cleanup in Rockland than last year’s estimated 6,000 butts.…
nighttime I-95 ramp closures
KITTERY — Starting April 26, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will begin work on the Kittery Visitor Information Center parking area and access road for…
During this time, the bridge will remain in the closed position to vessel traffic
PORTLAND — The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will be performing maintenance work on the Casco Bay Bridge at mile 1.5 over the Fore River (Casco Bay) between…
expect delays of up to 10 minutes during normal work hours, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
CAMDEN/LINCOLNVILLE — Starting on April 27, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will begin work on Route 1 for a highway rehab and reconstruction project in…
a legacy of military service and a lifelong commitment to the Midcoast community
American Legion Post 30 will join the Five Town Little League (FTLL) community on May 2, at 11 a.m., to dedicate the baseball season to the memory of Specialist 4 Jerald “Jerry” W. Carr. In a…
BMV4ME will provide the BMV’s most popular and common services
The Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) has launched its new mobile branch, a portable unit that can deploy in towns without direct BMV services and to…
A Wage and Hour Compliance class is being offered May 13, 2026, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., at the Rockland CareerCenter.
This course is designed…
"District of Maine is committed to honoring the rights and experiences of crime victims"
U.S. Attorney Andrew B. Benson joins the Department of Justice and communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) …
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…
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-…
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…
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…
