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…
Commerce
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…
The Rockland Rotary Club welcomed Jan Mark in early October from Rotary Sweden. He's a member of the Landborgen -Helsingborg Rotary Club in Sweden, and he visited with the club on October 3, 2018…
Volunteers from 11 community organizations
ROCKLAND — Loaves and Fishes, a community weekend hot lunch program hosted by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, in Rockland, and staffed by volunteers from 11 community groups, has been awarded a $3,…
Central Maine Power no longer has Alna's support to expand the transmission lines that run through it and some of its neighbor towns. After hearing from CMP's project spokesman, selectmen voted 3-…
MIDCOAST — At its September board meeting, the Maine Lobster Festival Board of Directors donated a total of $3,200 to three recipients, according to a news release from the organization.
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ROCKLAND — Amy Taylor, of Shaw’s Supermarkets in Rockland, is Maine’s 2018 Best Bagger Champion. Taylor received an expense-paid trip to San Diego (for two) to represent Maine at the 2019 National…
SOUTH PORTLAND — Sarah Ruef-Lindquist, JD, CTFA, a financial planner at Allen Insurance and Financial in Camden, recently…
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has is granting $17,550 to a Camden-Washington venture for an on-farm commercial composting facility. The grant was made as part of a state package…
ROCKPORT — Down East Enterprise, Inc., promoted Brian Kevin to editor in chief of Down East magazine. In the most senior editorial position, he will be responsible for guiding Down…
DAMARISCOTTA — First National Bank branches will be collecting items for local food pantries September 24 through October 5. Drop off your non-perishable food items at your local branch.
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PORTLAND and ELLSWORTH–The Knox County Committee of the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) presented $2,500 grants to Midcoast Habitat for Humanity and the Knox County Homeless Coalition to mark…
In business
Green with Envy owner Marlene Cohn said in a Sept. 10 news release that Green with Envy Salon has acquired Rheal Day Spa, in Rockland. RHEAL Day Spa has been owned and operated by Rhonda Nordstrom…
BELFAST — Nordic Aquafarms announced Aug. 28 that it has entered into an agreement with Belfast…
ROCKLAND – On Tuesday, Sept. 11, Rockland Planning Board members will conduct a site visit of a proposed fixed ground solar array farm on 62 Holmes Street.
Revision Energy’s client, Migis…
ROCKLAND – The four people who’ve requested applications for medical marijuana retail distribution in Rockland just need to ‘hang tight,’ according to City Council member Amelia Magjik.
In…
ROCKLAND — Good Tern Co-op's "Round It Up!" program realizes perennial supporting numerous organizations in the area.
For the past few years, Good Tern Co-op has been running a highly…
In the month of August, Rockland Fire/EMS joined the Wardens Report, which allows citizens to obtain free burn permits online. Officials met with RSU 13…
Single-man operation hopes to continue success
ROCKPORT — There’s a lot going on inside the State of Maine Cheese building at 461 Commercial St. in Rockport, and Oliver Perkins’ boutique charcuterie, “A Small Good” has taken up residence with…
ROCKLAND — For the fourth consecutive year, the Design Committee of Rockland Main Street, Inc., conducted their Downtown Window Box & Sidewalk Garden Contest. The contest is open to any…
MIDCOAST— High-speed electric vehicle charging stations are popping up all over Maine. Following a national trend, Maine businesses and municipalities are installing EV stations as a convenience…
ROCKLAND – The first medical marijuana facility to apply for a Main Street permit gained another step Monday, Aug. 13, when City Councilors voted four to one (Mayor Valli Geiger) to allow a…
Sixty-five brewers around the state donated their brews to the collaborative global initiative
A number of local breweries have joined ranks with statewide breweries to send their finest, cold brews through the Maine Beer Box across Atlantic last week. Those representing the Midcoast…
At work
CUSHING — Standing outside a well-appointed woodworking shop housed in a picturesque Cushing barn, it's as easy to admire the scenery as well as the impeccable craftsmanship underway inside — and…
Progress report
ROCKPORT — While private fundraising continues to help build a new Rockport library, three solicited contractor estimates indicate what to anticipate for construction costs. They are, to the…
Annual award recognizes for-profit companies demonstrating high levels of attentiveness and dedication to service
AUGUSTA - The Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Governor's Award for Business Excellence.
The award is presented…
Renovation of old Camden farmhouse
CAMDEN — The New England Real Estate Company held a ribbon-cutting July 13 to celebrate the opening of its new driveway and new office addition at 98 Elm Street in Camden.…
CAMDEN – For a little over 20 years, as close as we can figure, Rankin's Hardware at 30 Union Street in Camden has been holding its customer appreciation day with free hot dogs, popcorn and sodas…
Greg Perry steps down after 27 years
ROCKPORT — Maine Sport Outfitters owners Marianne and Stuart Smith, who started their business in 1976, recently met with their management staff to announce that store manager Gregg Perry will be…
In business (post retirement....)
BELFAST — A Pennsylvania couple made their debut at the 23rd annual…
BELFAST — Broadreach Family & Community Services Board Chair Sharon Goguen said in a news release that she is pleased to announce that Todd Goodwin has been named as the new Executive Director…
CAMDEN — Karen Reed, a member of the business insurance team in the Camden office of Allen Insurance and Financial, recently earned the designation of Certified Professional Insurance Agent…
ROCKLAND – The owner of the first medical marijuana production facility to request licensing in Rockland continues to encounter roadblocks.
As of July 2, Nicholas Westervelt’s attempts to…
Tenants Harbor resident will be digital production manager
ROCKLAND — Amber Anderson, an experienced leader and design and technical solutions expert, has been hired as digital production manager for Dream Local Digital, a national digital marketing…
Company will build Maine workforce as project moves forward
BELFAST — Nordic Aquafarms CEO Erik Heim said June 25 that the company hired its first two employees in Maine as it prepares to submit permitting applications to local and state authorities later…
STOCKTON SPRINGS — Sundog Solar recently completed the installation of a 32-kilowatt solar system for the Town of Stockton Springs. This project is projected to save the town more than $106,000…
ROCKLAND – Waste water and solid waste dumping fees will soon rise as Rockland settles in to a new $23,878,477 FY 2019 budget.
On Monday, June 25, Rockland’s City Council approved a 3.77…
PORTLAND — Sea Bags, designers and manufacturers of handmade items from recycled sails, will be hosting a ribbon cutting event on Friday, June 29, 2018, at 3 p.m. at its first store in Rockland.…
ST. GEORGE — More than 50 members of the St. George Business Alliance (SGBA) gathered at Luke's at Tenants Harbor on Tuesday evening, June 19, to network and meet members of the Tenants Harbor…
AUGUSTA (June 20, 2018)—Sales of Maine’s single-family existing homes decreased 1.38 percent last month, due to limited market inventory. Prices, however, continued to rise;…
CAMDEN – Long Grain restaurant, formally of 31 Elm Street, has moved around the corner to its new home at 20 Washington Street in Camden. The move was made by staff and friends on on Sunday and…
CAMDEN – Happy Birthday, French & Brawn. The market place celebrated 150 years in the same location on Saturday, June 16. Occupying the same corner at Elm and Mechanic streets in downtown…
In the past few weeks, Rockland officials continued negotiating the annual budget, to be presented June 25. The Breakwater public restroom proposal is still being ironed out. The Historical…
MAINE—On June 15, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Bruce Poliquin released the following joint…
Athena has large presence in Belfast
WATERTOWN, Mass. — Effective immediately, Jonathan Bush stepped down as president, CEO and director of athenahealth, the company announced June 6. The Watertown, Mass.–based company, which has…
BELFAST — Bell The Cat, a popular breakfast and lunch spot that used to be located at the plaza on Starrett Drive in Belfast has moved to the building on Belmont Avenue that once housed Pizza Hut…
THOMASTON — Thomaston Place Auction Galleries announced the appointment of Paula Houst as its new chief financial officer and David Robichaud as its new chief operations officer.…
CAMDEN – It was a touch-and-go weekend as people peeked out their windows wondering what the weather was going to do. Mother Nature was kind and the Midcoast received only some brief spots of rain…
