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ROCKLAND — The Maine Department of Labor will hold an Upcoming Wage & Hour Compliance class in Rockland, April 2, 2025, at 9 a.m.

This…

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Maine Department of Labor offers no-cost trainings for April 2025.

Upcoming classes:

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ROCKLAND — OUT Maine has received a grant from the Onion Foundation to fund three learning cohort groups in 2025 with the goal of developing best practices around…

'Jazz and Jewels' fundraiser May 9
A look back at a Women Build crew during 2024 — "building homes, hope, and lasting impact in Midcoast Maine," said Habitat. (Photo courtesy Midcoast Habitat for Humanity)

Registration is now open for Midcoast Habitat for Humanity's Women Build 2025, an annual event that brings women together to make a direct impact on affordable housing in Knox County…

full closure of Route 2 at Route 7
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UPDATE (March 24, 2025) — The location of the in-person, open house event on Tuesday, April 1, has changed from the Newport Town Hall at 23 Water Street, to the Public Safety…

From the left: Senate President Mattie Daughtry, Anna Carpenter, and Sen. Pinny Beebe-Center. (Photo courtesy Maine Legislature Senate Majority Office)

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, March 20, Sen. Pinny Beebe-Center, D-Rockland, congratulated Anna Carpenter of Camden with a 2025 Legislative Memorial Scholarship. Carpenter is this…

Rev. Loren McGrail. (Photo courtesy The First Church in Belfast, UCC)

BELFAST — The Reverend Loren McGrail joins The First Church in Belfast, UCC. Revend McGrail will serve The First Church in Belfast for two to three years as an Interim Minister as she prepares the…

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OWLS HEAD — Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is sponsoring a day-long training in Basic Septic System Installation for contractors and site evaluators on April 3, 2025, at the…

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PITTSFIELD — The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing the southbound side of I-95 near Mile Marker 152 in Pittsfield, Friday, March 21, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. This closure is…

hands-on science activities, guest presenters, land and water exploration
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JEFFERSON — Elementary through high school teachers from across Maine are invited to participate in “Climate Change Education: A Watershed Approach”, a three-day…

League history, current legislative priorities, continuing presence
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ROCKLAND — The League of Women Voters of Maine-Midcoast invites the community and members old and new to a get-together, Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 2 to 3 p.m., at the Rockland Public Library’…

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Maine awarded $2 million in grants…

testing treatments for exercise intolerance and post-exertional malaise
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MaineHealth will be part of new clinical trials sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate potential treatments for long-term symptoms…

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ROCKPORT — The Midcoast Housing for All Fair will be held Saturday, March 29, from 3 - 6 p.m., at Pascal Hall in Rockport.…

Casual for a Cause
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust presents a donation from the Bank’s Casual for a Cause program to Pine Tree Society. Pictured L-R: Adria King, Chief Development Officer at Pine Tree Society; Nichole England, Branch Relationship Manager at BHBT; Suzanne Moffatt, SVP Senior Wealth Manager at Bar Harbor Wealth Management; and Chris Rugullies, SVP Regional Relationship Manager at BHBT.

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust employees recently presented more than $22,000 in donations collected through the Bank’s employee-driven charitable giving program,…

returning the annual business expo; adding more flexibility, opportunities
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ROCKPORT — After months of planning and collaboration, the Penobscot Bay Community Collaboration — a partnership between Rock Coast…

"Together, we are building stronger, more inclusive communities"
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ROCKLAND — OUT Maine has received a $15,000 grant from Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Castine’s Opportunity Fund 

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ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the sale and re-use of the former McLain School building and property for affordable…

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MaineHealth Innovation is investing $100,000 from its 

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CAMDEN and THOMASTON — Lyman-Morse has made three strategic additions to its leadership team, according to the boatbuilder, in a news release.

Amtrak Downeaster makes five round-trips daily between Brunswick and Boston, serving 12 stations in 3 states and transports over a half million riders annually
March 3, 2025 Exterior Concept Rendering. (Photo courtesy Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority)

The expansion to Downeaster train facilities at the Wells Transportation Center has begun, according to The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA…

the new MRI technology comes with multiple benefits
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ELLSWORTH — Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital opened its new state-of-the-art MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) suite on February 19, 2025. MRIs are a non-invasive…

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BANGOR — The Maine Department of Transportation will be performing a southbound lane closure on I-95 where it passes over Broadway in Bangor, Wednesday, March 5. This…

Dirigo Experience is a six-day overnight camp for Deaf and hard of hearing youth
A grant from the Barrett Foundation provides support for Pine Tree Camp's Dirigo Experience overnight summer camp for Maine Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth. Applications are now open for this week-long camp in August. Abel Celestino, Saco (left); Gabriel Alberto, Westbrook (center); Hunter Minch-Bohlin (right); and Fion McLoughlin, Mount Desert Island (holding ball) were among 22 young Mainers who attended this unique program last summer. (Photo courtesy Pine Tree Camp)

ROME — Pine Tree Camp has received a two-year, $200,000 grant from the Evelyn S. and K.E. Barrett Foundation. The Barrett Foundation funds organizations that benefit…

deadline March 31, 2025
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THOMASTON — The Knox Museum, home of Revolutionary General and first Secretary of War, Henry Knox, is accepting applications for its 2025 summer internship program. This summer long program offers…

March 4, 2025
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AUGUSTA — On March 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Maine Recovery Action Project (ME-RAP) will gather at the Maine State House for a powerful day of…

Lamppost Baskets-Circa 1925-Compliments of the Camden Garden Club. (Photo courtesy Camden Garden Club)

The 1925 Camden Herald reported on April 28  that Camden Garden Club held its first meeting of…

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BANGOR — The Maine Department of Transportation will be performing a southbound lane closure on I-95 where it passes over Broadway in Bangor on Monday, March 3, 2025.…

May 1, 2025 deadline
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Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is currently accepting applications for the Bank’s 2025 Career & Technical Education Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship is…

serving the residents of Knox and Waldo County
L - R: Becca Gildred-UMC Executive Director, Jim Hengerer-UMC Board Chair, and Cliff Winn-Executive Director of Coastal Opportunities. (Photo courtesy United Midcoast Charities)

CAMDEN — United Midcoast Charities (UMC) opens its annual grant application window on March 1, 2025. Nonprofit organizations serving the residents of Knox and Waldo County in the areas of food,…

A semi-developed lot at 182 Camden Street, in Rockland, is being eyed as a commercial coffee shop. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

ROCKLAND – A semi-developed property on Rockland’s Camden Street has found a new owner, and future plans aim to turn the grassy lot into a drive-thru franchise.

Known a few years ago as the…

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ROCKLAND — Are you passionate about making a difference or looking for meaningful ways to give back?

The United Midcoast Charities’ Volunteer Recruitment Expo will be held Tuesday, March 11…

Opinionated ay any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
The latest styling trend: Make your SUV look EV-ish while keeping it gas-powered. This is the fifth generation of Hyundai’s middle-child SUV, which helped establish the brand in the US 25 years ago. Shown here in Shimmering Silver (plus winter grime) and on 21-inch Calligraphy Exclusive wheels.

When the Santa Fe debuted here, for the 2000 model year, it helped propel Hyundai from a little-known Korean brand to a household word. Sales have always been strong because the Santa Fe…

Rockland facility part of sale
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Blackstone said Feb. 24 that its funds managed by Blackstone Infrastructure agreed to acquire Safe Harbor Marinas, the largest marina and superyacht service business in the U.S., from…

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Dwelling in Maine welcomes 

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Maine Water employees once again came together to support its local communities with donations through food pantry donations, warm winter coats and scholarships…

helping more people protect their furry friends
Heidi Neal and Piper. (Photo courtesy J. Edward Knight)

Rockland — Heidi Neal, the marketing manager for J. Edward Knight Insurance, has successfully obtained her Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance license. With this accomplishment, Neal will…

Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
Although refreshed and updated inside and out for 2025, Honda’s minivan remains recognizably an Odyssey—and it remains the best-selling minivan in America too. This color is Pacific Pewter Metallic.

Minivans too have been upgraded in features and luxury. Although it is still true that no one casually-on-purpose drops the keyfob to a minivan on the bar at a posh club, hoping to attract…

now accepting applications for 2025 scholarships
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College of the Atlantic, Maine College of Art & Design, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, and University of New England will join The Worthington…

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

Upcoming classes:

Life Safety…

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CAMDEN — United Midcoast Charities (UMC) has launched a new initiative to empower the next generation of leaders: inviting high school students to participate as Junior Grant Readers.

"With…

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UNION — The Trustees of the Union Fair Society has signed a contract with Rockwell Amusements to provide carnival rides and attractions during the Union Fair / Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival…

open to all businesses in town, including storefronts, online operations, nonprofits, churches
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THOMASTON — Business owners, nonprofit leaders, and community stakeholders in Thomaston are invited to the first Thrive in Thomaston meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 5 - 6:30 p.m., at The…

Gallery owners present a check to New Hope Midcoast. L-R: Leslie Moore; Rebekah Parades, Executive Director of New Hope Midcoast; Debbie Mitchell, and Betty Schopmeyer. (Photo courtesy Local Color Gallery)

The holiday season brought the joy of giving to the artists at Local Color Gallery in Belfast. Several of the artists created holiday ornaments ranging from “paint-…

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PenBay Veterinary Associates has hired Jessica Bouchard to join its team in Rockport.

Originally from rural New Hampshire, Dr. Bouchard traveled to Edinburgh, Scotland, to…

L-R: Kristin Heal, First Vice President, Pen Bay Council; Brian Wickenden, 2023 Pen Bay Council REALTOR of the Year; Mary Bumiller, MCBOR Director for the Maine Association of REALTORS Foundation; Cindy Harding, President, Pen Bay Council; Alan Kearl, Executive Director, Area Interfaith Outreach; Victoria Condon, President, Mid-Coast Board of REALTORS; Lynne Doble, Member at Large, Pen Bay Council. (Photo courtesy Mid-Coast Board of REALTORS)

The Pen Bay Council of the Mid-Coast Board of REALTORS has distributed fundraising checks to four local charities, each selected by Brian Wickenden, the 2023 Pen Bay Council REALTOR of the Year.…

(L - R): Kristin Cyr, RN, MSN, chief nursing officer for MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals; Charles Braine, RN; and Denise Needham, PharmD, president of MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals, during a recent award ceremony at MaineHealth Waldo Hospital. (Photo courtesy MaineHealth)

ROCKPORT and BELFAST — Four care team members from MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals were recently honored with employee awards during ceremonies held on the hospital campuses. Each quarter…

Jennifer Wooden. (Photo courtesy MaineHealth Pen Bay)

ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital welcomes Jennifer Wooden, MD, MPH, to its Pediatrics department. She comes to MHPBH from Aurora Pediatrics in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, where she spent the…