ROCKLAND — In a move that Councilor Ed Glaser believes might one day send the City of Rockland down “that slope,” four of five councilors voted in favor of continuing the discussion of rezoning 84…
Commerce
Working waterfront in a residential neighborhood
6.7 percent monthly bill increase
In competitive solicitations concluded Dec. 10, the Maine Public Utilities Commission accepted bids and set new prices for standard offer electricity supply for customers of Central Maine Power (…
CAMDEN — The first generation of the Camden municipal website has come to the end of its useful life, and the Select Board unanimously agreed Dec. 4 to overhaul it, contracting with a Troy,…
WALDOBORO — Marcia Benner, of Waldoboro, has recently been promoted to senior vice president, chief administrative officer, at Damariscotta Bank and Trust.
In her new role, Benner will…
ROCKPORT – Maine Sport Outfitters recently completed a comprehensive solar project atop its flagship location in Rockport.
Partnering with SunDog Solar, a local company from Searsport, and…
Los Angeles-based Khanlarian Entertainment has optioned Kay Stephens’ 2009 novel, The Ghost Trap, for an independent film.
Stephens’s debut novel tells the story of Jamie Eugley, a…
‘commitment to providing the highest quality patient-centered care in the Midcoast’
BELFAST — Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Waldo County General Hospital was named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for the first time…
ROCKLAND — Rockland Rotary Club’s Doug Curtis, Jr., has been nominated as Rotary District 7790’s governor for 2021-2022. One of Rotary’s highest leadership honors, Curtis owns and operates Edward…
Legislators to craft new bills governing state ferry service ticket structure
BELFAST — More than 200 citizens, mostly from Islesboro but more than handful from neighboring mainland towns, as well as selectmen from Vinalhaven and North Haven, state legislators and a county…
Corrective action over weekend has slowed and cleared runoff
CAMDEN — The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has issued a notice to School Administrative District 28 (Camden-Rockport K-8), Ledgewood Construction, of South Portland, and Jake…
ROCKLAND — Jennifer Mazurek has joined Bar Harbor Bank and Trust as senior vice president, retail banking operations and treasury support manager.
With an office at the Bank’s Rockland…
Mull over project site completion visits to ensure adherence with plans
ROCKPORT — The Rockport Planning Board met with consulting Town Planner Bill Najpauer Nov. 28 to discuss possible amendments to the town’s current Land…
MSP honored for composting, recycling programs
AUGUSTA— Governor Paul R. LePage and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection have announced recipients of the 2018 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence including the Maine State…
coordinator of early college programs
BELFAST — Allison Small was named early college programs coordinator at the University of Maine, collaborating with high school students who wish to enroll in live and online courses.
“The…
ROCKLAND — Thomas Peaco, Executive Director of the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce, was honored as the 2018 Chamber Professional of the Year by the Maine State Chamber of Commerce. The…
‘Accept ideas of others, build a plan through inclusion’
The Penobscot Bay Pilot’s series, “Elements of Leadership,” features leaders in local communities who reflect on the motivations and challenges faced by those in leadership roles.
For the…
Don’t miss the St. George Business Alliance’s 15th annual “Yuletide in St. George ” holiday kick-off event on Friday and Saturday, November 23 and 24. Along Route 131, from Hollyberry Lane to the…
The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce wants to sincerely thank everyone who helped to make our Annual Awards Dinner last Friday, Nov. 16, a success. Despite snow falling all day, more than 200…
The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its annual award winners at its membership dinner at Point Lookout on Friday during a nor’easter.
The annual award dinner is both a…
ROCKLAND — The Worthington Scholarship Foundation, with a mission to support post-secondary education in Maine, has hired Jay McIntire, of Winslow, as program…
‘Light Up Main Street for Christmas and Beyond’ schedule here
ROCKLAND — Despite a wind advisory throughout Maine, Wednesday, Nov. 14, a group of intrepid volunteers in…
The Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce Year in Review Awards Gala and Annual Meeting took place at the Samoset Resort on Saturday, November 3, with more than 350 Chamber member businesses…
Waldo Arts and Cultural Plan is spearheaded by Belfast Creative Coaltion
SEARSPORT— Apple crisp, cider and enthusiasm for the creative economy was on the docket Monday night, November 12, for the Belfast Creative Coalition, which organized a public information…
Camden, Lincolnville, Rockport: Nov.30-Dec. 2
CAMDEN — Camden gets especially festive on the first weekend of December as the community’s annual Christmas By the Sea celebration kicks off. The event begins Friday afternoon, November 30…
GARDINER — Maine Securities Administrator Judith Shaw said Nov. 13 that Robert Kenneth Lindell was convicted by a jury on November 7 in Penobscot County Superior Court of 15 criminal counts…
AUGUSTA -- More than 175 employers have joined 2018's Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign through the halfway point, with 62 reported hires by the end of October. The campaign's goal is…
APPLETON — Briar Patch restaurant was a vision years in the making said owner Ben Magro, over a cup of coffee in the bright but intimate space that houses his new restaurant venture. The structure…
2018 elections
UNION — Voters in Union approved the town’s municipal question about allowing the operation of agency liquor stores within town lines by a vote of 757 to 465.
The question was: Shall this…
Beginning Nov. 13, all veterans' plates with red "V" need to switch to new plate design upon renewal.
BANGOR — Stars and stripes will now adorn Maine veterans' license plates, in a new design that will be available beginning Nov. 13, 2018.
The plates will now feature red stripes across the…
AUGUSTA — The Town of Warren has launched Rapid Renewal, the Department of the Secretary of Stat's online service for the renewal of motor vehicle registrations.
Rapid Renewal is an e-…
The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its annual Chamber Awards for businesses and individuals who have made significant contributions to the prosperity and vitality of Belfast and…
From biker gang hangout to a microbrewery, the building has a colorful history
ROCKLAND — In a long-awaited moment for brewer Rich Ruggerio, the doors of his WW II aviation-themed nanobrewery, Liberator Brewing Co., officially opened to the public Wednesday, Oct. 31.
…
37 nonprofits have received $130,000 in donations from CNB to date
CAMDEN — On Wednesday, October 31, Camden National Bank recognized six outstanding nonprofit board leaders with 2018 Leaders & Luminaries Awards and $22,000 in grants to their respective…
How to stay open year-round
Bobby Morgan, owner of El Ancla Mexican Restaurant, on the Public Landing in Camden,…
What’s on the Nov. 6 warrant?
ROCKLAND — Rockland voters will be met with four municipal referendum advisory questions pertaining to marijuana when visiting the polls for the November election.
Advisory questions are…
Iconic Camden lodging will retain much historic character
CAMDEN — Ellen and Casey Reynolds, both 36 of Rockport, had been considering business ideas for “years” when the opportunity to purchase a historic Camden lodging came across their bow.
…
HALLOWELL – The Maine Tourism Association (MTA) is proud to announce that it will soon begin operating a staffing service for its members to address the workforce shortage in the…
ROCKPORT – Maine Sport Outfitters is participating in Turtle Fur’s Project Warmth initiative.
In 2008, Turtle Fur, a leading headwear and accessories brand from Vermont, created Project…
After a competitive RFP process, with proposals being submitted by five major broadband providers, LCI Fiber Optic…
What’s on the Nov. 6 warrant?
UNION — Voters in Union will see one municipal warrant at the November polls with the lone municipal question pertaining to whether agency liquor stores should be allowed to operate within the…
Isuken is the nation’s first Somali Bantu farm-to-table cooperative food truck
BELFAST— The word “Isuken” means unity in the Somali language, and after a successful crowdsourcing campaign this summer, six Somali Bantu members of a farm-to-table cooperative in Lewiston were…
STOCKTON SPRINGS — The Town of Stockton Springs has launched Rapid Renewal, the Department of the Secretary of State's online service for the renewal of motor vehicle registrations.
Rapid…
ROCKPORT– Pen Bay Medical Center (PBMC) is pleased to welcome Richard Caesar, MD. Dr. Caesar a board certified urologist, has joined Pen Bay Urology to provide general adult and pediatric urologic…
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries’ Fall Fine Art and Antique Auction Weekend on Nov. 10-11 will present wide ranging collections of ancient and modern rarities, plus jewelry, fine automobiles,…
During the previous month, the Rockland Police Department completed its Narcan policy in anticipation of being equipped with the drug soon. The community development director developed a proposal…
CAMDEN — On Thursday, October 18, Maine Sport Outfitters partnered with Deedee Conover and the Town of Camden for a day of cleanup on Curtis Island in Camden Harbor.
A team of four…
Camden National Bank recently donated a total of $2,500 to Hospitality House and New Hope for Women in conjunction with its Midcoast Customer Appreciation Week. The donation is part of the Bank’s…
November 24, 6 p.m., Main Street, Rockland
ROCKLAND — Applications to enter a float in Rockland Main Street’s annual Parade of Lights in downtown Rockland are available.
Families, neighborhoods, businesses and organizations wishing…
CAMDEN – Kelly Carey, administrative coordinator at United Midcoast Charities, recently earned the novice Certificate in Volunteer Management from the Maine Commission for Community Service. This…
