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Agenda set for RSU 71 board meeting Sept. 27
Sat, 09/25/2021 - 1:15pm

BELFAST — The agenda for the next Regional School Unit 71 school board meeting has been set. The meeting will be held virtually Monday, Sept. 27 at 5:30 p.m. over Zoom. The public is invited to join: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wdo4_fGrTi-oRLAJeLV6Bw AGENDA I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER II. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA III. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 3.1 Minutes from Regular Board Meeting - September 13 (vote) IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS 4.1 Finance Committee 4.2 Long Range...
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Appleton school committee to vote on calendar adjustment Sept. 27
Sat, 09/25/2021 - 12:30pm

APPLETON — The school committee agenda for the next Appleton Village School meeting has been set. The meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 27 at 5 p.m. Masks will be required. Agenda 1. Call to order 2. Public Comment 3. Adjustments to the agenda 4. Signing of the Warrants 5. Accept the minutes of the August 17 regular meeting minutes. 6. Discussion of MSBA resolutions and nomination of delegate to attend MSBA delegate assembly. 7. Snow plow bids 8. Approval of Master Lease...
agenda for sept. 27 special school board meeting
RSU 13 board eyes changes to health and safety guidelines protocol
Sat, 09/25/2021 - 11:15am

ROCKLAND — The agenda for the special Regional School Unit 13 school board meeting Monday, Sept. 27 is set. The meeting will be held virtually at 6 p.m. Meetings can be viewed on Vimeo and YouTube . Participants can also join via Zoom with Meeting ID: 856 6329 6833 and Passcode: 315251. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Declaration of a Quorum 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Adjustments to the Agenda 6. Public...
RSU 20, Lincolnville Central, RSU 40 receive federal funds for broadband connectivity
Fri, 09/24/2021 - 6:15pm

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Twenty-three schools and school districts in Maine will receive a portion of $1,646,178 being distributed by the Federal Communications Commission as part of the first wave of funding from the Emergency Connectivity Fund created by the American Rescue Plan. The funds have been allocated to the following schools: MSAD #60 in North Berwick: $552,924 Acton School Department in Acton: $21,400 MSAD #55 in Hiram: $36,000 Sanford School Department in Sanford: $133,623.50 Wells-...
Gardens Aglow returns
Fri, 09/24/2021 - 11:00am

At Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, preparations are already underway for the seventh annual Gardens Aglow. After positive feedback from last year’s successful pivot to hold the event in the face of Covid restrictions, the seasonal signature celebration will return in 2021 as a driving experience. Gardens Aglow runs Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 20-Jan. 1, plus the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, and every night, Christmas Day through Jan. 1, 4:30-8:30 p.m. The event is...
Estimated number of vaccinated students in area school districts slightly increases
Fri, 09/24/2021 - 9:15am

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated the estimated COVID-19 vaccination rate of students in each school administrative unit. With the data release, the Maine CDC continues to urge all eligible individuals in Maine to receive the Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services and Maine Department of Education estimated the rate of COVID-19 vaccination for youth ages 12-18 by SAU as part of a comprehensive plan to support vaccination of school...
Pen Bay Medical Center makes way for new MRI machine
Thu, 09/23/2021 - 8:15pm

ROCKPORT — A new MRI machine was delivered to Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport this week as part of a $2.9 million investment that includes a new 966-square-foot MRI suite and control room. The new MRI will allow PBMC to offer more advance imaging close to home, including imaging for cardiac patients. The MRI also includes a number of “comfort suite” features – including customizable lighting, video and music – to help reduce anxiety and claustrophobia. Studies show that these features help...
family friendly and free
Oktoberfest Waldoboro, Oct. 2
Thu, 09/23/2021 - 4:15pm
WALDOBORO — Oktoberfest Waldoboro, a family-friendly, free event will be held on Saturday, October 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Cider Hill Farm, 785 Main Street, Waldoboro. (Rain date, Sunday, Oct. 3). There will be pumpkin decorating, sack races, hoop shooting and a puppet show for children; barrel races, Nagelbalkan and beer tray obstacle races for the adults; and a variety of games and activities for the whole family including cider pressing, Giant Jenga, cornhole, bocce, and more...
Maine receiving $929K in federal funding to support mental health and substance use treatment
Wed, 09/22/2021 - 10:00am

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services will receive a grant of $929,502 to support Maine people with mental health or substance use disorders, as the state suffers a spike in overdose fatalities due to stresses tied to the ongoing COVID pandemic. The funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will support development of a new Medicaid program providing community-based, mobile crisis interventions for Medicaid beneficiaries. The funds were allocated...
Belfast Rotary Club Harbor Fest focuses on waterfront skills, music, crafts and fun
Wed, 09/22/2021 - 8:00am

The 14 th annual Belfast Harbor Fest, presented to the community by Belfast Rotary Club in August, provided boatbuilding, music, food, crafts, children’s activities and more to nearly 2,000 people over two days. “With the support of more than three dozen sponsors and the participation of more than 100 boatbuilders, runners, entertainers, exhibitors, vendors and Rotary volunteers, the event was a real success,” said Rotary Club president John Golden, in a news release. “In spite of the...
ReTreeUS’ Back to School Garden Program delivers 4,000-plus seedlings to 15 Maine schools
Wed, 09/22/2021 - 7:45am

September is an ideal time to plant certain crops in Maine, such as salad greens, kale, chard, parsley, cilantro, and spinach, that can fill cafeteria salad bars and food pantries in some instances. The Back to School Garden approach aligns school gardens with the school calendar by making well- established, cold-hardy vegetable seedlings available to schools in August and September. United Charitable, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has been awarded a 2021 USDA Farm to School Turnkey Grant...
A wellspring of hope: Pandemic Gallery IX
Wed, 09/22/2021 - 7:30am

Have we reached the end of our pandemic galleries? Apparently not! While we had hoped last spring that such would be the case, and that this ninth volume of photos — the first volume initiated in March 2020 — would mark the last in this remarkable community-driven chronicle of a certain period of Our Times, the pandemic surged on. And so, we continue to chronicle These Times in photos, your photos. You, the photographers, have steadily taken your cameras to the Midcoast, capturing how we...
DHHS awarded $6.1 million grant to support families and children
Tue, 09/21/2021 - 1:45pm

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has been awarded $6,111,628 to improve the health of Maine mothers and children, according to a news release. The funding was awarded through the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration’ (HRSA) Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program, and will support efforts to promote childhood development, reduce child abuse, and enhance child and maternal health. “This annual federal funding will...
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital to offer Covid-19 vaccines at Mill Mall
Tue, 09/21/2021 - 1:15pm
ELLSWORTH — Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital will offer COVID-19 vaccines at this year’s Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce Autumn Gold event. Vaccines will be offered on Saturday, September 25, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Mill Mall on State Street in Ellsworth. No appointment is necessary for the FREE Johnson & Johnson vaccine. “Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is the single most effective way to protect you and your family against this disease,” said Northern Light Maine Coast...
Agenda set for MCST board meeting Sept. 22
Sun, 09/19/2021 - 10:00am

ROCKLAND — The agenda has been set for the next Mid-Coast School of Technology board meeting to be held Wednesday, Aug. 22. The meeting will be held over Zoom and will begin at 7 p.m. Prior to the meeting, the mission and vision committee will meet for an hour at 4:30 p.m., the curriculum committee will meet for half an hour at 5:30 p.m. and the finance/budget committee will meet for half an hour at 6:30 p.m. AGENDA 1. Meeting called to order 2. Public Comment 3. Adjustments 4...
As COVID-19 continues, Maine’s battle with opioid addiction rages on
Opioids: A continuing epidemic, within a pandemic
Sat, 09/18/2021 - 1:30pm

Maine lost 18,000 years of life last year to opioid overdoses. That’s what Oliver Bradeen, executive director of Milestone Recovery in Portland, calculates based on average life expectancy and the ages of the 504 Mainers who died of an overdose in 2020. “I don’t think we will eradicate COVID — I think it’s probably here to linger — but we’re going to be better at managing it,” Bradeen said. “We have not been able to manage this substance use crisis in our country. In fact, if you look at the...
Merryspring's Outdoor Summer Talk series
Preparing the Garden for Winter with John Fromer
Sat, 09/18/2021 - 9:15am

CAMDEN — Maine Master Gardener John Fromer will lead an outdoor talk on preparing the garden for winter on Tuesday, October 5, at 12 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center. Putting the garden to bed for winter is an important step in maintaining a healthy garden. In this program, John Fromer will demonstrate how to winterize the perennial garden using time-saving methods that are simple and easy to learn. Fromer will also speak about how preparing a garden in fall encourages growth in spring, and...
UMaine Extension hosts webinar about growing garlic in Maine, Oct. 7
Sat, 09/18/2021 - 7:00am

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners about growing garlic, Thursday, Oct. 7., from 6 – 7:30 p.m. “ Growing Great Garlic in Maine ” topics include variety choice, when to plant, scape removal, disease management and when to harvest and store garlic. Dave Fuller, UMaine Extension agriculture and nontimber forest products professional, will lead the workshop. Registration is required; a sliding scale fee is optional. Register on the event webpage to...
A raffle benefit takes place September 19 at Randall Collins Vfw, Belfast
Family remembers 13-year-old girl who took her life after bullying
Thu, 09/16/2021 - 7:45pm

BELFAST—Alissa Grace Clark. Remember her name and beautiful face. Thirteen-year-old Alissa died May 11 by suicide. Her family said they believe it was a direct causal effect from being relentlessly bullied and cyberbullied from individuals at her school. Clark’s family does not want Alissa or the tragic circumstances of her death to fade from the public’s mind. “She was absolutely lively,” said her grandmother Lesa Furbush. “She loved to see people happy. She complimented people all of the time...
Five Town Adult Ed fall 2021 continues with online, in-person classes
Thu, 09/16/2021 - 1:30pm
This fall and winter Five Town Adult Ed is again offering a wide array of classes with both remote and in-person options. “Class sign ups have been brisk, and several additional classes have been added to meet demand,” said Five Town, in a news release. The full semester features classes through the end of February. Among the upcoming classes:  Standard CPR, First Aid, AED Recertification, 11/9, in person  Pickleball Learn to Play, begins 10/6, in person  Independent Publishing, an...
celebrating recovery victories and mourning those lost
4th Annual Recovery Rally planned in Rockland
Thu, 09/16/2021 - 1:15pm

ROCKLAND — The Coastal Recovery Community Center, in conjunction with Mid-Coast Recovery Coalition and other recovery organizations in Knox County, is hosting the 4th Annual Recovery Rally, Sunday September 26, from 1 - 3 p.m., at 11 White Street, in Rockland. “We gather to celebrate recovery victories and mourn those we have lost to addiction,” said Coastal Recovery, in a news release. “It is a time to stand together to bring attention to and reduce the stigma surrounding substance abuse...
City Park Arboretum open house
Wed, 09/15/2021 - 5:00pm
BELFAST — Stop by for a tour of the newly enhanced City Park Arboretum, Saturday, September 18, from 10 - 11 a.m., to see new plantings and resources funded by Maine’s Project Canopy. The arboretum is in City Park, Northport Avenue, Belfast.
Registration is Open for ‘Totally Trades!’
Free virtual sessions highlight trade careers for girls in grades 8-12
Wed, 09/15/2021 - 4:30pm
Registration is now open for ten Totally Trades! career sessions offered by New Ventures Maine (NVME) online this fall. Sessions are offered at no cost and are designed to encourage girls* in grades 8-12 to consider careers in which women are traditionally underrepresented. Ten virtual sessions will highlight high-wage, high-demand nontraditional careers in trade and technical fields, including: Automotive, Criminal Justice, Carpentry, Solar Installation, Fire & Rescue, Computer Technology...
Here’s how many school staffers are vaccinated at your child’s school
Wed, 09/15/2021 - 3:45pm

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the Maine Department of Education (DOE), today published COVID-19 vaccination rates for school staff, launching a new monthly public reporting system that will guide efforts to support vaccination and help schools plan for a safe and healthy academic year. On average, 76 percent of Maine school staff were fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of August 31, according to this first month of preliminary data with 85...
Museum on wheels helps to honor local veterans
Wreaths Across America mobile education exhibit will visit Camden, September 17
Wed, 09/15/2021 - 10:45am

CAMDEN — Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce a local stop for the WAA Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) in Camden as part of its national tour. The MEE started its tour at the WAA Headquarters in Maine and will be in the area September 17 for a scheduled event from 11:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. at the Camden Public Landing. The event is both free and open to the public and will take place in conjunction with the American Legion War Memorial Post 30’s POW/MIA remembrance...
nationwide crisis afflicts Maine
Camden-Rockport schools contend with deficit of bus drivers as transportation dept. undergoes triage
Tue, 09/14/2021 - 4:30pm

CAMDEN — A dearth of school bus drivers, along with a transportation system failure issue peculiar to just this fall, has resulted in a heightened outreach effort by Camden-Rockport school districts to hire new personnel. “Base pay for no experience is $18.13/hour, plus full single health,” said SAD 28 and Five Town CSD Superintendent Maria Libby, on Sept. 14, the second week of school and days after the two districts contended with system errors that left students waiting on the curb for their...
UPDATED: Agenda set for RSU 40 board meeting Sept. 16
Mon, 09/13/2021 - 6:15pm
UNION — The agenda has been set for the next Regional School Unit 40 school board meeting. The meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. at the district’s central office. The meeting can also be viewed online: meet.google.com/iqe-ohvw-dqj Agenda I. Call to Order A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Declaration of Quorum C. Note Absences D. Additions/Adjustments to the Agenda II. Consent Agenda – Approve Minutes of September 2 III. Superintendent and/or Chair Reports A...
Family Fun Bike Ride
Mon, 09/13/2021 - 4:00pm

HOPE — Riders of all ages and abilities are invited to join Sidecountry Sports and Coastal Mountains Land Trust as they celebrate the Trails Challenge with a Family Fun Ride. Bring your bike and join them at the Thorndike Brook Trail Head, in Hope, on Saturday, September 25, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. “There will be group rides and delicious snacks provided,” said CMLT, in a news release. The Cold Toes Taco Truck will also be on site. Directions to Thorndike Brook Trailhead: 223 Hope Street in Hope...
Worthington Foundation awards over $3 million in college scholarships
Mon, 09/13/2021 - 3:45pm

The Worthington Scholarship Foundation has awarded 215 college scholarships this year totaling $3.4 million to students throughout the Midcoast and Down East. The Foundation, based in Rockland, provides one of the largest scholarships in the state, totaling up to $16,500 for four-year students and $1,500 per semester for community college students. Aside from funding, the foundation also provides ongoing staff support to their student scholars to ensure they succeed. “Our scholars have overcome...
LincolnHealth reports 21 cases Aug. 30-Sept. 5, staffing shortage woes
Sun, 09/12/2021 - 2:00pm

LincolnHealth reported 21 new cases out of 485 tests for the week of Aug. 30 to Sept. 5. Totals remain steady while the amount of testing has varied over the past several weeks resulting in percent-positives between 4.3% and 5.25%. Director of Communications John Martins said the Delta variant continues its surge in Maine and breakthroughs – five of the 21 cases – represent nearly 30% of cases. “Testing numbers rose … and with school being back in session, we anticipate that we may see higher...
Maine Genealogical Society Midcoast chapter September meeting
Sun, 09/12/2021 - 10:00am
ROCKPORT — The Midcoast Chapter of Maine Genealogical Society, will meet on Wednesday, September 22, at 6:30 p.m., at the Rockport Public Library. Please use the main door on Limerock Street and take the staircase to the lower level Rockport Room. All are welcome. Masks are required.
Agenda set for SAD 28 board meeting Sept. 15
Sat, 09/11/2021 - 2:45pm

CAMDEN — The agenda for the next SAD 28 board meeting has been set with the meeting set for Wednesday, Sept. 15. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Camden-Rockport Middle School’s Bisbee Theater. This meeting will be livestreamed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s9kgrVFEnQ AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Adjustments to the Agenda 3. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda 4. Consent Agenda a. Minutes i. Approval of the June 24, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes ii. Approval of...
Agenda set for RSU 20 board meeting Sept. 14
Sat, 09/11/2021 - 1:45pm

SEARSPORT — The agenda for the next Regional School Unit 20 school board meeting has been set. The meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the SDMHS cafetorium. Live streaming will be available. AGENDA 1. Call the meeting to order 2. Agenda adjustments 3. Accept agenda 4. Recognitions 5. Consideration of minutes a. Regular board meeting - Aug. 24 6. Consent agenda a. Policy committee minutes - Aug. 16 7. Presentations a. Administrators and Directors - opening of...
Agenda set for RSU 71 board meeting Sept. 13
Sat, 09/11/2021 - 12:45pm

BELFAST — The agenda for the next Regional School Unit 71 school board meeting Monday, Sept. 13 has been set. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the band room of the high school. The public is invited to join in via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sEWcS1gvSSmu_KSkPtDoVA AGENDA I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER II. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA III. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 3.1 Minutes from Regular Board Meeting - August 23 (vote) IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS 4.1 Finance...
Hope school committee to vote on allocating subsidy funds received
Sat, 09/11/2021 - 11:45am

HOPE — The school committee agenda for the next Hope Elementary School committee meeting Tuesday, Sept. 14 has been set. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in-person at the school. Masks are required for those in attendance. A livestream option is also available: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/87658918996 Agenda 1. Call to order 2. Public Comment 3. Adjustments to the agenda 4. Signing of the Warrants 5. Accept the minutes of the August 18 regular meeting minutes, September 7...
Review of academic data, discussion to livestream future meetings highlight Lincolnville school committee agenda
Sat, 09/11/2021 - 10:45am

LINCOLNVILLE — The school committee agenda for the next Lincolnville Central School committee meeting Monday, Sept. 13 has been set. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in-person at the school. Masks are required for those in attendance. Agenda 1. Call to order 2. Public Comment 3. Adjustments to the agenda 4. Signing of the Warrants 5. Accept the minutes of the August 16, 2021 regular meeting minutes 6. Student Academic Data Review 7. COVID/CPT update 8. Snow plowing/sanding...
no-visitor policy effective Monday, September 13, 2021
Northern Light Blue Hill, Maine Coast hospitals restrict visitation
Fri, 09/10/2021 - 5:30pm
ELLSWORTH and BLUE HILL — Due to the increased COVID-19 activity in the local communities and across the state, Northern Light Blue Hill and Maine Coast Hospitals are implementing a no-visitor policy, effective Monday, September 13, 2021. Exceptions will be made in end-of-life, obstetrics, emergency, and pediatric instances. Please contact the department or practice with specific questions. “While we know that this may be difficult for patients and their loved ones, we feel it is critical to...
Northern Light Blue Hill, Maine Coast Hospitals update COVID-19 testing procedures
Fri, 09/10/2021 - 5:15pm
ELLSWORTH and BLUE HILL — Northern Light Blue Hill and Maine Coast Hospitals will be changing the COVID-19 testing process starting Friday, September 10. Maine Coast Hospital is re-opening their testing building in the parking lot across from the hospital at 50 Union Street, Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.; and Blue Hill Hospital is utilizing the testing building on their campus Monday-Friday, from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Testing is available for those who are symptomatic or asymptomatic with an...
a salute to the diverse world of foreign automobiles
Foreign Auto Festival comes to Transportation Museum, Sept. 18, 19
Fri, 09/10/2021 - 1:15pm

OWLS HEAD — Antique automobiles from around the world are expected to rally Saturday, Sept. 18 and Sunday, Sept. 19, at the Owls Head Transportation Museum for the Museum’s annual Foreign Auto Festival. Gates open to the public and exhibitors at 10 a.m. The show will go on 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., both days, rain or shine, and a variety of indoor demonstrations and activities are planned in the event of inclement weather. While a diverse range of stunning vehicles is expected at the event, this year...
UMaine study: Eating yogurt can help older adults who have high blood pressure
Fri, 09/10/2021 - 1:15pm
Yogurt consumption can help lower blood pressure in older adults with elevated levels, according to a new study led by an international team, including researchers at the University of Maine. The study, a new finding in the Maine-Syracuse Longitudinal Study (MSLS), was conducted by researchers Alexandra Wade of the University of South Australia, and UMaine researchers Benjamin Guenther, Fayeza Ahmed and Merrill “Pete” Elias, and was published in the International Dairy Journal. Cardiovascular...
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Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta announces scaled-back festival
Fri, 09/10/2021 - 12:45pm

The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta committee announced on Friday, Sept. 10 that all events are canceled this year, except the deployment of giant pumpkins on Main Street, all decorated by local artists. The committee made its decision in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, based on Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, and in consultation with local municipal, safety, and business partners. Giant pumpkins arrive on Main Street in Damariscotta on Thursday, Oct. 7...
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Deadline extended for Strand Theatre’s 2021 youth film competition
Thu, 09/09/2021 - 1:00pm

The deadline for entries for the Strand Youth Film Fest (SYFF) has been extended to October 31. The Strand Youth Film Fest is an opportunity for young people living in Midcoast Maine and surrounding areas to create and submit their own short films. All filmmakers must be ages 9-18 years old; the Junior division includes ages 9-13, and the Senior division includes ages 14-18. Participants must live in Midcoast Maine and surrounding areas, including Knox, Waldo, Lincoln, Hancock, Kennebec,...
Agenda set for RSU 13 board meeting Sept. 9
Wed, 09/08/2021 - 10:15pm

ROCKLAND — The agenda has been set for the Regional School Unit 13 school board meeting Thursday, Sept. 9. The meeting will be held in-person at the South School, with a livestream option available. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Meetings can be viewed on Vimeo and YouTube . AGENDA 1. Call to Order and Declaration of a Quorum 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Adjustments to the Agenda 4. Public Participation: Citizens are welcome to speak to...
J. Edward Knight Senior Advantage will now offer Medicare plan options
Wed, 09/08/2021 - 2:15pm
“J Edward Knight will now be advising our clients on their Medicare plan options,” said Robert Wheeler, president of J. Edward Knight, in a news release. Wheeler went on to say: “After hearing from many of our clients about how difficult and overwhelming it can be to navigate the various Medicare options and make an informed decision, we wanted to work with them and assist them in making the most appropriate health insurance decision. In order to live by our promise to stay independent, local,...
Thomaston Town Meet and Greet featuring Chili-Chowder, Books-Bakes at Thomaston library
Wed, 09/08/2021 - 2:00pm
THOMASTON — This year, the Friends of the Thomaston Public Library’s annual Chili & Chowder, Books & Bakes fundraiser will be joined by a Town Meet & Greet. On Saturday, September 18 (rain date September 25), from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the lawn at the Academy Building at 60 Main Street. Meet your local town officials as well as other community organizations to discuss your ideas and concerns for Thomaston while also enjoying a cup of chili or chowder, baked goods, and books for...
marine sciences boot camp
First year UMaine students dive into marine sciences at Darling Marine Center
Wed, 09/08/2021 - 1:45pm

WALPOLE — The University of Maine Darling Marine Center hosted a three-day orientation program in the final days of August for 27 first-year students in the School of Marine Sciences. William “Wge” Ellis, associate director of UMaine SMS, leads the annual boot camp, in cooperation with DMC Director Heather Leslie and the other eight UMaine faculty based at the Walpole campus. “We have an amazing facility on the Midcoast, the Darling Marine Center, and I just love to bring students to Walpole as...
speakers of liberty, freedom and unity; augusta flag wave, speeches
Liberty, Freedom, Unity Road Rally to join procession to Augusta, Sept. 11
Wed, 09/08/2021 - 1:15pm

The 20th anniversary of September 11th is a time of reflection. Join like-minded patriots on Saturday, September 11, 2021, in honoring those who have served and those who have given the ultimate price for America’s freedom, liberty, and unity. Due to increased interest, people from the southern end of Maine can now drive in the Liberty, Freedom and Unity Road Rally on September 11. Vehicles will gather at Mt. Ararat High School, in Topsham, from 11:30 a.m.- 12 p.m. They will then travel to...
Emergency joint, closed-door Five Town/SAD 28 school board meeting tonight
Wed, 09/08/2021 - 1:15pm

CAMDEN — An emergency joint school board meeting for the school boards of Five Town CSD (serving Camden Hills Regional School) and SAD 28 (covering the Camden-Rockport elementary and middle schools) has been announced for this evening, Sept. 8. The meeting has been scheduled for 6 p.m. and will be held over Zoom. No action by the school boards will be taken at the meeting, according to Sarah Bullock, the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent. The meeting agenda was released shortly after 12...
Three area Lions Clubs hold vision screening clinics at the Union Fair
Wed, 09/08/2021 - 12:30pm

The Camden Lions, the South Thomaston Lions, and the Waldoboro Lions held a vision screening clinic during the Union Fair and Blueberry Festival in Union, Maine, August 21-27. Sight conversation is a Lion Clubs’ primary objective, followed by diabetes and hearing. Vision screening is part of that objective. During the screening process, a camera-like device called "SPOT" is used to detect six different eye problems to be further evaluated by an eye specialist. An image is taken of the eye with...
Free Admission Saturday, September 18
Coastal Children’s Museum to celebrate Founders Day
Tue, 09/07/2021 - 1:30pm
ROCKLAND — The Coastal Children’s Museum, (75 Mechanic Street – next to Snow Marine Park) invites the young and the young at heart to join staff in celebrating CCM founders Elaine Wilson and Felicity Bowditch, and 12 years of learning through play. On Founder’s Day, Saturday, Sept. 18, there will be no charge for admission to the museum (hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Activities will include some of the museum founder’s favorite crafts and games including a scavenger hunt and making apple cider...

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