AUGUSTA – Oral rabies vaccine baits will be distributed in northeastern Maine beginning on or about August 3 through August 7 as part of ongoing…
Outdoors
‘That was my jungle’
THOMASTON — To say this season of Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid XL challenged Thomaston resident Charlie Frattini is a tremendous understatement.
In fact, the experience,…
This family-owned business has been in operation for 28 years
NORTHPORT—It’s been 10 years in the making for Carl Kosmo to fully realize his dream of being a fully stocked hunting, fishing, archery and camping outfitter, and on Saturday, July 20, Outdoor…
From Saturday, July 27 through Sunday, Aug. 4, the public is encouraged to visit the Boothbay Common to meet eight accomplished Maine sculptors along with their guests from Japan and Canada as…
Down East, periwinkles, called ‘wrinkles,’ are harvested for food
Who here on the coast of Maine doesn't have their handful of shells, mussel shells on a windowsill, or little jar of periwinkles? Who doesn't pick up one or two from the beach each summer, to be…
BELFAST — The first full day of the 13th annual Maine Celtic Celebration got off to a blistering start Saturday, with temperatures hovering around 90 degrees. …
Sidecountry Sports offering free demos on ebikes 12 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 20
CAMDEN—To the untrained eye, an electric bike —or ebike— looks just like any other mountain bike, except with a bulkier frame.
A compact electric motor and battery mounted in the center of…
LINCOLNVILLE — ILincolnville’s 26th annual Strawberry Festival and parade took place Saturday, July 13, and was one sure way to get the whole town to turn out.
Following the parade,…
ROCKLAND — The Maine Lobster Festival is looking for volunteers to fill a number of positions at this year’s Festival July 31-Aug. 4. Every year, it takes more than 1,300 volunteers to make the…
ON THE TRAILS before Aug. 15? generate cash for land trust preservation
CAMDEN — On National Trails Day, June 1, Coastal Mountains Land Trust kicked off its first attempt at a region-wide Trails Challenge. Encouraging everyone – residents and visitors – to get out on…
LINCOLNVILLE — Side doors at the Lincolnville Central School provided a resting spot for unanticipated visitors, Saturday morning, July 13, at 8 a.m., when Janet Redfield captured the moment. …
BELFAST – The 24th annual Arts in the Park took place July 6-7, with hundreds of visitors browsing a wide array of artistic offerings.
Both days featured picture-perfect weather, with…
one-year reign and cash reward
UNION — Applications are being accepted for the 2019 Maine Wild Blueberry Queen Competition. The coronation will take place at the Union Fair/Maine Wild Blueberry Festival on Monday, August 19, at…
WALDOBORO — The pop fly moonrocketed skywards as the 1864 Dirigo player tossed his era-specific bat to the ground and sprinted toward first base. As he ran, three members of the Sunrise Ball Club…
By 1 p.m., Thursday, July 4, most of the parade revelers had retreated to shadier terrain after the annual Thomaston Parade. In their wake, the party continued – albeit, with a slower, quieter…
ROCKLAND — WRFR Radio Station and the Rockland Public Library are seeking volunteers and participants for a free community picnic, which will take place at MacDougal Park, in Rockland, Saturday,…
Midcoast runners train for a 104-mile overnight relay
Fifty teams of runners, including two teams from Trail Runners of Midcoast Maine, are committed to an overnight, back-country relay, founded by Cranberry Island’s Gary Allen and his organization,…
‘There were a few moments where I thought I was going to end up on drugs’
NEW YORK, N.Y. — For as long as he can remember, ultramarathon runner Kaylo Littlejohn has been plagued with obstacles in life and has, remarkably, endured each of life’s curve-balls to overcome…
Union Fairgrounds: Saturday, Aug. 17 through Saturday, Aug. 24
UNION — If you have talent, the 2019 Union Fair invites you to participate in its annual Talent Show.
Categories are age 16 and under, and 17 and older, with a first place prize of $500, a…
12 miles, 38 miles, 62 miles, 100 miles
ROCKPORT — The Penobscot Bay YMCA, the Camden Snow Bowl, and Sidecountry Sports have teamed up with the Bicycle Coalition of Maine to continue the historic Maine Lobster Ride cycling event,…
The following appeared in the June 27 newsletter, Invasive Pest Outreach Information, from the Maine Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry:
Browntail Moth (Euproctis…
CAMDEN — Music and yoga in the ampthitheatre, lectures in the Picker Center, story times, walking tours, movies, books sales, and art in the park all take over the Camden Public Library grounds in…
Jupiter is currently 14 times brighter than the planet Saturn
While we were driving home to the Midcoast from an event in central Maine recently, just past sunset, fields of lush green grass glowed on either side of the car. As the passenger, I kept watch…
Early registration is underway for the second annual Nequasset Paddle to be held on Woolwich Day, Saturday, Aug. 3. Pre-registration is $10 and can be made at the town office during business hours…
MIDCOAST — More than 100 teams came out to Bowl for Kids’ Sake in April in Northport, Belfast, Waldoboro, and Rockport to support local youth mentoring programs. The annual event, presented by…
Do I love to watch Lassie re-runs with my dog? Does my dog’s tail wag faster when s/he dreams of cold ocean water?
ROCKLAND — The anticipation is building for the 17th Annual World Championship Boatyard Dog® Trials, according to Maine Boat & Home Show, in a news release.
Potential contestants are…
BELFAST — Boy Scout Troop 35, from Searsmont, helped Belfast Bay Watershed Trail Crew lay new cedar planks to replace rotting bog bridges on the Little River Community Trail in Belfast on June 15…
‘He has inspired many students over the years, and he is appreciated by them all’
WALDOBORO — While Saturday, June 15 was a special day for Waldoboro residents, the day was even more special for Medomak Valley High School coach George Gould.
On Waldoboro Day, the AD…
There’s gonna be a lot of wake goin’ on this weekend with the start of the 34th lobster boat racing season Saturday, June 15 at 10 a.m. with the Charles Begin Memorial Races right here in Boothbay…
OWLS HEAD — Locals of all ages traveled through the world of Knox County Regional Airport, in Owls Head, Saturday, June 8.
Those who entered the terminal during the event were issued…
Letters: Thomaston Public Library
Thomaston Public Library is thrilled to be starting our sixth year of 40 Days of Summer this month!
Conceived by a group of volunteers in 2014, this program was begun to address the lack of…
Overlock Park gets fresh paint, structural repairs during Sat. work party
BELFAST — As Belfast continues longtime efforts to rejuvenate its downtown and waterfront, one longstanding park has gotten a much-needed face-lift.
…
Essay: a special tree in Belfast thrives
Marilyn Moss is a freelance writer living in the Midcoast. Her most recent book, Bill Moss: Fabric Artist & Designer (…
How to protect your health from moth-related pathogens
UPDATE: The brown tail moths are in caterpillar stage now, and plenty of sightings have been taking place this spring. If there is any encouraging news about these caterpillars and moths…
Big Parade, Saturday, August 3, at 10 a.m.
ROCKLAND — The Maine Lobster Festival has announced that this year’s grand marshal for the Big Parade will be the Midcoast’s community of Veterans.
“The board of directors, members and…
CAMDEN — Monday morning, May 20, tagging ash trees in Camden for Arbor Day/Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week.
Abby Blakely, Camden Conservation Commission summer intern, and Hildy Ellis,…
As the trees begin to leaf out, songbirds are slowly but surely returning. Waking in the morning to birdsong feels like the renewal of some kind of blessing. Even on a bleak and chilly day in May…
“I love the jungle. I am most comfortable in the jungle’
Strength. Determination. Redemption.
Each of these words describes the thoughts and emotions of Charlie Frattini and his time on the upcoming season of Naked and Afraid XL, a…
ROCKLAND — In a recent nationwide duplicate bridge tournament in which 1,465 pairs participated, local players Essie Dondis of Rockland and Anne Ayers of Union placed second overall with a 71%…
In 2018, emerald ash borer, a tiny wood-boring beetle from Asia, was found in northern Aroostook and York counties in Maine. Emerald ash borer (EAB) is a threat to all ash trees in North America…
class’s annual sale will take place Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19
CAMDEN—Nine students in Margo Murphy’s Gardening & Horticulture Class at CHRHS get to spend their time outdoors on a fine day in May, cranking the tunes while they work in around the…
What is found during a clean up? You might be surprised.
ROCKLAND — Cigarette butts continue to top the list of items picked up during Rockland’s annual clean-up event.
A group of approximately 40 people enjoyed sunny, 55-degree temperatures,…
Previous years: The Town That STILL Goes to Sea; Baseball, America’s Favorite Pastime
THOMASTON — The Thomaston 4th of July Committee invites suggestions for a parade theme for this year’s festivities.
The 2019 event takes place on Thursday July 4.
Suggestions for…
An excellent source of protein, eggs are a sought-after wild food
In J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins gets into a riddle competition with Gollum in their first fateful meeting. One of Bilbo's riddles is this:…
200 males, 200 female turkeys banded; 75 females, 20 males fitted with transmitting collars
AUGUSTA — Spring turkey season starts Monday, April 29 throughout the state, and youth hunters have their own day tomorrow, Saturday, April 27. IFW biologists believe that hunters are in for a…
PORT CLYDE — As the temperature rises and the days lengthen, preparations are underway for the 2019 season at the Marshall Point Lighthouse and Museum. The lighthouse tower and keeper’s house were…
Great Old Broads for Wilderness, parks and rec, puffins....
ROCKLAND – The rains failed to stop an Earth Day Fair on the front lawn of the Rockland Public Library April 22. Organizations set up booths to educate the public on conservation efforts in our…
Other animals
The time of year has come to shuffle off the carapace of winter and greet the spring. Our part of the world is tilting towards the sun and the days are lengthening; snow has melted, and…
Eight teams compete for Lighthouse Trophy; junior derby exposition on Saturday
ROCKPORT — Rockland’s own Rock Coast Rollers roller derby league hosts the 5th annual Coastal Chaos roller derby tournament, April 26, 27, and 28, at the Midcoast Recreation Center, in Rockport.…
Letters
SEARSMONT — The Midcoast Maine Chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association partnered with One Community Many Voices to host the first annual Frost Heave…
