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  Pancake breakfast at Camden Legion, Post 30

  Thu, 12/19/2019 - 9:45am

  

  CAMDEN — American Legion War Memorial Post 30 in Camden is holding its last pancake breakfast of the year on Sunday, Dec. 22, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. to continue its fundraising for building refurbishment and community projects. The menu includes blueberry or plain pancakes, sausage, eggs, sausage gravy, toast, apple sauce, orange juice and coffee. The cost is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 10 and under. The Legion Hall is located at 91 Pearl Street and ample parking is available. Stay...
• includes performance by mount view chamber singers

  Mount View High community dinner rescheduled to Dec. 4

  Tue, 12/03/2019 - 10:30am

  

  THORNDIKE — A community dinner prepared by the RSU 3 school nutrition program and a performance by the Mount View Chamber Singers will be the highlight of a night of festivities Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Mount View High School in Thorndike. Inclement weather forced the event to be postponed one day from Dec. 3 to Dec. 4. The event, being held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the school’s cafeteria will include a home cooked turkey dinner with all the fixings. Children 18 years old and younger will be...

• Crowds brave cold for Belfast’s Veterans Day parade, ceremony

  Tue, 11/12/2019 - 11:30am

  

  BELFAST — Belfast residents and visitors braved the chilly weather to watch the annual Veterans Day Parade make its way from Belfast Area High School to the waterfront. Once called Armistice Day, Veterans Day falls on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month each year, marking the end of World War I. Sometimes called the ‘war to end all wars,’ WWI drew to an end when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919. Despite the official end date, fighting had stopped...

• Engagement announcement: Brittany Wallace and Jerrad Dinsmore

  Tue, 11/12/2019 - 9:30am

  

  Allan and Lori Wallace, of Jefferson, are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Wallace, to Jerrad Dinsmore, son of Tammy and Steve Pierpont of Cushing, and Melvaney and Lori Dinsmore of Warren. Brittany is a graduate of Lincoln Academy and of Southern Maine Community College. She is employed by Dave Nielsen State Farm Insurance. Jerrad is a graduate of George’s Valley High School, he attended Southern Maine Community College and received his Firefighter I and II. He is...
• 50/50 raffle, portion of flatbread sales to be donated

  Sailfish swimmers to hold fundraiser Nov. 12

  Sun, 11/03/2019 - 3:15pm

  

  ROCKPORT — The Flatbread Company in Rockport will be hosting a benefit for the Pen Bay YMCA Sailfish swim team Tuesday, Nov. 12. The event will run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a portion of every flatbread sold, dine-in or take out, being donated to the organization. The Sailfish will also be conducting a 50/50 raffle at the event. Reach the sports department at: sports@penbaypilot.com .

• Belfast trick-or-treaters unfazed by wet, windy weather

  Thu, 10/31/2019 - 9:15pm

  

  BELFAST — What the Halloween weather lacked in autumn chill it made up for with wind and sporadic rain, though there was no dampening of the holiday spirit in the many trick-or-treaters who traversed Cedar Street. Cedar Street is a longtime popular Belfast destination for trick-or-treaters from all over Waldo County, with many of the houses lining the street participating in the festivities to some degree. There were several larger displays for the hundreds of costumed celebrants to admire as...

• Robyn Allyson and Christopher Taylor celebrate wedding vows

  Thu, 10/31/2019 - 10:30am

  

  Robbie and Margaret Ham are pleased to announce the wedding of their daughter, Robyn Allyson, to Christopher Taylor on October 13, 2019. Christopher is the son of Ron and Suzanne Taylor, of Washington. Rev. Peter Panagore performed the ceremony at the Wilson Chapel on Ocean Point. The bride’s aunt, Katie Ham, sang The Prayer, and was accompanied by Mary Miller. The bridal party consisted of: Maid of Honor and sister of the bride, Elizabeth Ham; close friend of the couple and Matron of...
• History of local families

  Mussel Ridge Historical Society to focus on ‘The Ingraham Diaries’ at special fall event

  Thu, 09/26/2019 - 12:00pm

  

  OWLS HEAD — The Mussel Ridge Historical Society will be holding a potluck supper followed by a evening with Eleanor and Peter Richardson, who will speak about the history of local families, and their book, The Ingraham Diaries, 1795-1875. The fall event will be held at the Owls Head Community Building, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m. The Community Building is at 224 Ash Point Road, in Owls Head. “All are invited to come join to hear about the history of local families of our wonderful community,”...
• July fire destroyed house mid-renovation

  Brierley family benefit supper, auction to be held Oct. 19

  Thu, 09/26/2019 - 9:45am

  SEARSMONT — During the early morning hours July 29, the Brierley Farm on Route 3 in Searsmont caught fire and burned. The fire caused such extensive damage that the house was a total loss. Now, a benefit supper and silent auction is planned for Saturday, Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. at the new Searsmont fire station to help the Brierley family rebuild. Cost is $10 per person or $20 per family with kids five and under free. David Marceau, a Searsmont selectman, is organizing the supper and auction for the...
• Fundraising for

  Shine your dancing shoes and get tickets now for the 2019 Firefighters Ball

  Mon, 09/23/2019 - 6:00pm

  

  Tickets are now on sale for a sizzling community event, the 2019 Firefighters Ball, and the public is invited for an evening of dancing and raising money for good causes. In light of recent events that took place with Farmington Fire, a portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Farmington Fire Department's Benevolent Association to help those involved in the tragic accident that happened on September 16, 2019. “We have a great night planned of fun, food and dancing,” said organizers. “And...

• Open Winery Day in Maine

  Fri, 09/13/2019 - 10:15am

  

  On Saturday, Sept. 21, wineries across the state will be hosting tastings, tours, and special events to celebrate Maine Open Winery Day. It’s an opportunity for Maine winemakers to showcase their wines and for customers to learn more about making wine from traditional and not-so-traditional products. Starting with a single winery in 1983 making blueberry wine, Maine winemakers are now using grapes, native fruits, and even maple syrup to produce wines that are garnering regional, national and...

• Fishin’ For Fashion: Nautical haute couture

  Wed, 09/04/2019 - 4:00pm

  

  Fishing netting for lace, sailcloth for dresses, maps turn into shoes, rope for ornamental braiding, life jackets become totes ... these fishing industry materials and gear are used to create charming, often breathtaking clothing for the Fishin’ For Fashion Show. This is the sixth consecutive year for what has become a much anticipated event during Boothbay Harbor Fest. Ocean Point Marina’s boat shed is the venue for a second year for the sixth annual Fishin’ For Fashion Show Sept. 7 at 5 p.m...

• Eighth annual Claw Down canceled

  Thu, 08/29/2019 - 4:15pm

  

  The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce Claw Down Committee announced in an Aug. 29 press release, the eighth annual Claw Down has been canceled. The event had been set for the evening of Sept. 12 at Boothbay Railway Village. The committee said the cancellation is due to the loss of a new partner who pulled out weeks ago. Working hard to secure a new partner and reschedule dates, the committee decided to cancel due to concerns it would not be able “to present the best event possible...

• Ena Lupine and Joël Porquet celebrate wedding vows

  Mon, 08/26/2019 - 1:45pm

  

  Ena Lupine and Joël Porquet celebrated their wedding vows on the grassy lawn at Tops’l Farm in Waldoboro on the balmy afternoon of August 10, 2019. Joël, changing his last name to match hers, will be known as Joël Lupine. The couple’s vows were exchanged in French and English and the ceremony was followed by a contra dance led by Velocipede with John McIntire calling. Skits and original songs by friends and family members were interspersed with a sit down meal of traditional...

• Get Ready! Get Set! Shop! New Hope For Women’s Pop Up off and running

  Sat, 08/24/2019 - 10:00am

  

  ROCKLAND - New Hope for Women kicked off its Pop Up Shop at The Yellow Barn, 20 Winter Street on Thursday evening August 22. Filled with amazing buys of clothes, handbags, and accessories, the Pop Up will support New Hope’s ongoing mission to end domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. 2018’s Pop Up raised more than $15,000 for the organization. This year before the sale even began the organization was at $20,000 raised. New Hope’s Susan Schor explained the event is...
• Sunday, August 25

  Pancake breakfast at Camden Legion Post 30

  Wed, 08/21/2019 - 4:00pm

  

  American Legion War Memorial Post 30 in Camden is holding another pancake breakfast on Sunday, Aug. 25, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. to continue its fundraising for building refurbishment and community projects. The menu includes blueberry or plain pancakes, sausage, eggs, sausage gravy, toast, apple sauce, orange juice and coffee. The cost is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 10 and under. The Legion Hall is located at 91 Pearl Street and ample parking is available. For more information,...

• Thorndike to celebrate bicentennial with parade, barbecue

  Tue, 08/20/2019 - 9:15am

  THORNDIKE — The Town of Thorndike will be celebrating its Bicentennial on Saturday, September 14. The celebration kicks off with a parade at 10 a.m. The day continues with games for the kids, a chicken barbecue, music, historical displays, vendors, and more.

• Boothbay Harbor Opera House: Blues master Chris Thomas King

  Tue, 08/13/2019 - 3:30pm

  

  Born in 1962, guitarist Chris Thomas King became the last major folk blues discovery of the 20th century when he was discovered in Louisiana in 1979 by a folklorist from the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D. C. He was introduced to the world the following year by venerable folk label Arhoolie Records as an authentic folk blues successor to Huddie Ledbetter, Muddy Waters, Mississippi John Hurt and Manse Lipscomb. On Saturday, Aug. 24, blues master Chris Thomas King comes to Maine to perform...
• Friday and Saturday, August 16-17

  New England Auto Auction comes to Owls Head

  Sun, 08/11/2019 - 7:15pm

  

  OWLS HEAD — The New England Auto Auction (NEAA) Day, comes to Owls Head Transportation Museum, Friday and Saturday, August 16 and 17, with preview days starting Wednesday. Friday, Aug. 17, doors open at 9 a.m.; auction begins at 11 a.m. On day two, Saturday, August 17, doors open at 7:30 a.m.; auction begins at 9 a.m. Preview days will be Wednesday - Friday, August 14 - 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at the Owls Head Transportation Museum, NEAA is more than just an auction – it’s a...

• Boogie-woogie returns to Boothbay Harbor Opera House

  Tue, 08/06/2019 - 9:45am

  

  Bob Milne is considered to be the best ragtime/boogie-woogie pianist in the world. He was filmed and documented for future generations in 2004 during three days of interviews at the Library of Congress, and was declared a National Treasure at the conclusion. On Thursday, Aug. 22, this "national treasure" comes to the stage at the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor. Mr. Milne's natural ability to hear and play music goes back to his early childhood. He makes the statement, "I knew how to...

• Maine Backyard Reunion, celebrating the 25th year of family reunions, in Belmont Aug. 10

  Sat, 08/03/2019 - 5:15pm

  Maine Backyard Reunion, celebrating the 25th year of family reunions, in Belmont Aug. 10 Reunion to be held on the second Saturday in August, in this case August 10, 2019 in the Backyard of Bob and Isabel Maresh, Howard Road, Belmont, Maine. Descendants of Boynton/ Boyington, Clark, Dean, Hannan/Hannon, Heal/Heald, Jackson, Lermond, Levenseller, Maresh, Marringer, Morse, descendants of Patrick O’Neil of western Massachusetts, Young, Friends, neighbors and relatives are invited. Take food for...