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children’s activities, 50/50 raffle, demonstrations, lily sale, tours of Historical Society’s barn
Searsmont Town Library holds Annual Book and Bake Sale, July 16
Thu, 06/30/2022 - 2:30pm

SEARSMONT — The Searsmont Town Library will hold its 32nd annual Book and Bake Sale on Saturday, July 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Searsmont Community Building. The event will also include children’s activities, a 50/50 raffle, demonstrations, a lily sale, and tours of the Historical Society’s barn. “The Searsmont library’s beloved, once-a-year fundraising event is also a community celebration,” said Jana Herbener, chair of the library’s board of trustees, in a news release. “The Book...
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests in roads, bridges, broadband infrastructure
Maine receives $1.4 billion in federal funding for coastline protection, restoration
Wed, 06/29/2022 - 7:30pm

On June 29, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced funding from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to launch the Climate Ready Coasts initiative that will invest $1.467 billion in Maine’s coastal climate resiliency. The program is to help coastal communities build the future they want to see by supporting natural infrastructure and coastal ecosystems to increase their resilience to climate change. U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and...
Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital announces $1 million gift to support modernization project
Wed, 06/29/2022 - 4:45pm

BLUE HILL — Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital has received a $1 million pledge from philanthropists Neil and Trudie Prior in support of the Next Century of Care: Keeping Our Promise campaign. The Priors’ gift will name the Inpatient Unit of the new hospital. “We are deeply appreciative of Neil and Trudie’s extraordinary generosity,” said John Ronan, president of Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital, in a news release. “I’m proud that our rural hospital is so well regarded by our summer community...
Registration deadline July 15
ME DEP Gravel Road Maintenance Practices Certification course, July 21
Wed, 06/29/2022 - 1:15pm

BOOTHBAY — Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine DEP are co-sponsoring a four-hour classroom and field event hosted by Boothbay Region Water District on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at the Boothbay Town Hall, on 7 Corey Lane. The training will be held from 8 a.m. to noon, and includes a morning refreshments and materials. “The proper maintenance of gravel roads in Maine is important for providing residents safe access to their properties and minimizing costly capital repairs...
majority of scholarships funded through the annual Blueberry WingDing
Lincolnville Improvement Association awards scholarships to six graduates
Tue, 06/28/2022 - 12:30pm
Six members of the 2022 Camden Hills Regional High School senior class have been awarded scholarships by the Lincolnville Improvement Association (LIA). Recipients of the awards were selected on the basis of outstanding academic performance, school and community involvement, and financial need. This year’s recipients are:  Lilianna Clement, daughter of Christine Buckley and Phil Clement  Tucker (Joon) Clement, son of Christine Buckley and Phil Clement  Isabella Kinney, daughter of Michelle...
Rummage Sale to benefit Connecting Across Cultures, July 9
Mon, 06/27/2022 - 5:00pm
ROCKPORT — A benefit rummage sale for Connecting Across Cultures will be held Saturday, July 9, from 8 a.m. to Noon, at Simonton Corner Hall, in Rockport. A variety of items for all ages will include high chair, pack n play, new baby monitors, dishes, coat racks, frames, yarn and much more.
Maine’s State Pilotage System and how recreational boaters can interact safely
Camden Yacht Club to host free July 6 seminar: Piloting Big Ships on Penobscot Bay
Sun, 06/26/2022 - 6:15pm

CAMDEN — Penobscot Bay & River Pilots Association President David Gelinas will explain how pilots guide large vessels through the bay, Wednesday, July 6, at 7 p.m., at the Camden Yacht Club. This free public presentation, part of the Camden Yacht Club’s Sunset Seminars series, will also describe the workings of Maine’s State Pilotage System and tell how recreational boaters can interact safely with piloted vessels. In addition, Captain Gelinas will share personal stories from his longtime...
Maine State Ferry Service launches online ticketing system
Thu, 06/23/2022 - 11:30am

ROCKLAND — The Maine Department of Transportation is announcing today that Maine State Ferry Service customers are now able to buy ferry tickets online. This new online ticketing system went live earlier this week and can be accessed by visiting maine.gov/ferrytix. Customers who choose to purchase ferry tickets online can either print their tickets to present in person or display their tickets on their devices during the boarding process. Customers will still have the option to buy tickets at...
Veranda Plan project to include overnight paving on I-295 from June 26 - July 1
Wed, 06/22/2022 - 4:45pm
PORTLAND — Next week, June 26 - July 1, the Maine Department of Transportation will be doing paving work on the new Veranda Street Bridge, which carries I-295 over Route 1 (Veranda Street) in Portland. The traffic impacts of this work will be limited to overnight hours. A short segment of the southbound side of the interstate will be closed from 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 26 until 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 27. Night closures will continue all week until Friday morning: those closures will occur...
Opinionated at any speed
Acura MDX Type S Advanced
Wed, 06/22/2022 - 8:45am

Push the start button on the new MDX Type S and its electronic dashboard lights up in angry red—it means business! As the first Acura SUV to wear the Type S badge, it is powered by a V-6 turbocharged to 355 horsepower and 354 torques, and it rides on specially tuned adaptive dampers and Acura’s first adjustable air suspension. Other Type S baubles include 21-inch wheels, a Sport+ setting added to the drive-mode menu, and eye-catching red brake calipers. The front brakes (the important ones) are...
PAWS Animal Adoption Center receives $10,000 from local State Farm agent
Tue, 06/21/2022 - 2:00pm

CAMDEN — State Farm Agent January Peavey has a strong history of demonstrating what it means to be a Good Neighbor. Peavey recently presented PAWS Animal Adoption Center with a $10,000 grant from State Farm® as part of the company’s Outstanding Community Engagement Program. Peavey was one of 100 agents across the country recognized for her community support and volunteerism. As a result, Peavey selected PAWS to receive a $10,000 grant on behalf of State Farm. Peavey served on the PAWS Board of...
Sail Power Steam Museum opens Rockland boathouse addition, strategizes funding
Tue, 06/21/2022 - 1:45pm

ROCKLAND — Newly opened to the public Saturday, June 18, 2022, Wing on Wing, a boathouse at Sail Power & Steam Museum in Rockland, has been christened by way of community members taking a first look inside. “We’re very excited about this building,” said Robin McIntosh, Associate Director of the Sail Power and Steam Museum. Championed by Jim Sharp, who created the museum years ago when he and his wife acquired a barn full of memorabilia, the new addition was proposed to the public in 2019...
‘dream about our future together’
Lincolnville Community Heart and Soul Committee to hold meeting seeking residents’ input
Mon, 06/20/2022 - 9:30am

LINCOLNVILLE — All Lincolnville residents of all ages are invited to an introductory session of Community Heart & Soul on Tuesday, June 28, at 7 p.m., at Lincolnville Central School auditorium. The Heart & Soul initiative is an effort of the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee to invite more Lincolnville townspeople to the table as the Committee discusses its community and what’s most important to those who live there. “We need the ideas, energy, vision, and knowledge that each can...
season-extending infrastructure
Belmont farm among recipients of Farming for Wholesale grants
Mon, 06/20/2022 - 9:15am

BELMONT — On June 17, 2022, Maine Farmland Trust (MFT) announced the award of six matching grants totaling $300,000 to Bahner Farm in Belmont and five other farms across the state upon their completion of MFT’s Farming for Wholesale program, a two year program that offers up to 100 hours of individualized business planning and technical assistance to farmers who are seeking to grow their operations. The six farms will implement business plans focused on scaling up for wholesale by investing in...
increased pedestrian activity
City of Belfast to host listening session on proposed Wight Street project
Fri, 06/17/2022 - 6:00pm

BELFAST — This past year, the Belfast City Council has been in discussion about conducting an infrastructure improvement project for the entire length of Wight Street and for the adjacent section of Congress Street. Now, with funding coverage from three different sources, the project is possible. At this time, the total project budget is estimated at about $2,555,000. The three funding sources that the City will utilize to pay for the project includes a $690,000 Community Development Block...
St. George Select Board provides 10 Cold Storage Road project update
Fri, 06/17/2022 - 5:45pm
ST. GEORGE — With the announcement earlier this month of a $3.85M Federal grant from the Economic Development Administration , the Town is able to proceed with the construction of the 10 Cold Storage Road (10CSR) project. St. George purchased the property at 10 Cold Storage Road in 2015 with the intention to enhance waterfront public access and develop recreational and working waterfronts for future generations. This aerial photograph from 2015 shows the existing Town Landing and the adjacent...
Two roadwork projects in Camden begin June 20
Fri, 06/17/2022 - 1:45pm
CAMDEN — The Maine Department of Transportation is beginning two projects to make improvements in Camden next week. One project will involve drainage, sidewalk, and signal work on the part of Route 1 (Elm Street) that runs between Quarry Hill Road in Camden and Commercial Street in Rockport. The other project will involve drainage and sidewalk work on the part of Route 105 (Washington Street) that runs between Matthew John Avenue and Shirttail Point Road in Camden. Work is scheduled to begin on...
sharing particular concerns over the rise in new recreational boats in Maine
Nonprofits associated with Maine waters collaborate on social media campaign
Fri, 06/17/2022 - 1:15pm

ROCKLAND — Four water-focused Maine nonprofits are announcing a social media campaign to encourage all people to take responsibility for the health and safety of Maine waters – from inland lakes and rivers, to marine waters on the coast. Their goal is to engage individuals, businesses, and other organizations who use the water to promote shared values on social media with the hashtag, #LoveMaineWaters. After witnessing a steep rise in outdoor recreation and new boaters in Maine since the...
Road work to close part of Route 1 in Brunswick next week
Thu, 06/16/2022 - 4:30pm
BRUNSWICK — The Maine Department of Transportation will be replacing a culvert on Route 1 (Old Portland Road) in Brunswick next week. The new culvert will be bigger than the existing one to increase the resiliency of this infrastructure. This work requires the full closure of part Route 1 from 6 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21 until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22. The closure area is approximately three miles north of where Route 1 meets I-295 at Exit 24 in Freeport and just south of the junction of...
Free timber frame raising workshop at Erickson Fields
Thu, 06/16/2022 - 4:30pm

ROCKPORT — Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a statewide land conservation organization, will host a timber frame raising Saturday, July 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Erickson Fields Preserve, 164 West St., Rockport. Ryan Twisla, a local timber framer and sustainable builder, will explain the process of preparing a timber frame to be raised by hand and will lead participants in raising a portion of the frame together. The frame will be finished as a barn at Erikson Fields. Attendees should wear boots...
four-week Course for Nonprofits
Five Towns Adult Ed offers ‘Writing Winning Grant Proposals’
Wed, 06/15/2022 - 4:00pm
Are you a member of a nonprofit which needs to write a grant or needs help with the process? “Whether you don’t know where to start or have begun on a grant proposal this class is for you,” said Five Town CSD Adult Ed, in a news release. Five Town CSD Adult Ed is offering a four week course called “Writing Winning Grant Proposals.” The course presents strategies that nonprofit organizations can utilize to develop proposals for external funding by foundations, agencies, organizations, and...
Waldo Theatre board announces departure of executive director
Wed, 06/15/2022 - 4:00pm
WALDOBORO — The Board of Directors at The Waldo Theatre in Waldoboro is announcing the departure of Executive Director Kate Fletcher. Fletcher is widely regarded as being instrumental in reopening The Waldo and helping to establish the organization as an up and coming cultural hub in the Midcoast, according to the Board, in a news release. “It has been the opportunity of a lifetime to be a part of the renovation, reopening, and rebirth of The Waldo Theatre, a place so cherished by our community...
Rockland Planning Board to hear proposal for senior housing on Maverick Street
Wed, 06/15/2022 - 1:00pm

ROCKLAND — A proposal for a 53-unit affordable senior housing site to be built along Maverick Street between North Main and Birch streets goes before the Rockland Planning Board, Tuesday, June 21. Stanley W. Carleton and Lisa Nash Carleton own the 2.5-acre undeveloped property in Rockland and are referring to their proposed subdivision as Carleton Commons. The building will have three livable floors allowing for 22 units on the first floor, 24 units on the second floor, and 7 units at the attic...
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
Lexus ES 250 AWD F Sport
Wed, 06/15/2022 - 9:00am

First, the sad news: Even the F Sport version of the ES 250 sedan is bog-slow. Now the glad news: It’s pretty, it’s built well and said to be utterly reliable, it’s comfortable and, even with the extra weight and friction of all-wheel drive, it gets an astonishing 35 miles per gallon on the highway, at least with just one occupant. That’s the trade-off for being underpowered. The naturally aspirated (no turbocharger or supercharger) 2.5-liter Four under the hood is rated for 203 horsepower and...
Workers at Ironwood school for struggling teens in Morrill file to form union
Tue, 06/14/2022 - 8:30am
MORRILL — A super majority of workers at Ironwood — a mental health treatment program and school for struggling teens in Morrill — have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to form a union with the Maine Service Employees Association, SEIU Local 1989, according to a news release circulated June 14. The new union, Ironwood United, would represent over 50 employees at the facility if election is successful. Ironwood is a licensed residential mental health treatment program and...
Friday, June 24, in Rockland
Rockland Apprenticeshop launches Cliffy Lobsterboat, new build of old design from Metinic Island
Mon, 06/13/2022 - 11:15pm

ROCKLAND — Join The Apprenticeshop as it marks its 50th anniversary and celebrates the launch of the Cliffy Lobsterboat on Friday, June 24, at 9 a.m. The event will take place down at the north end boat ramp on The Apprenticeshop’s waterfront at 655 Main Street in Rockland. The lines for the Cliffy were taken off the Luella B – a lobsterboat commissioned in 1930 from boatbuilder Clifford Winchenbach of Waldoboro, Maine. H.H. “Dynamite” Payson had the plans drawn up by Bob Lane in 2002...
Camden Yacht Club announces four free summer seminars on boating
Mon, 06/13/2022 - 5:15pm

CAMDEN — The Camden Yacht Club invites the public to a series of free Wednesday evening seminars in July and August. Four one-hour presentations will offer unique takes on boating in Penobscot Bay and beyond. Everyone is invited to attend these gatherings, which start at 7 p.m. and include plenty of time for questions and answers, according yacht club, in a news release. Here’s the line-up: July 6: Penobscot Bay Pilots Association President David Gelinas – Piloting Big Ships on Penobscot Bay:...
Make-A-Wish Maine celebrates 30th Anniversary with record setting event
Mon, 06/13/2022 - 1:00pm

Make-A-Wish Maine is pleased to share the results of the largest fundraising event in the chapter’s history, the 30th Anniversary Gala. On June 3, the celebration took place at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine. Backed by the organization’s founders, long-time sponsors, donors and volunteers, the event was held in the Midcoast since it is the birthplace of the Maine chapter. The event raised a record-setting $570,000. This represents the single-largest fundraising event in Make-A-Wish Maine...
Penobscot Chamber hosts fundraising auction June 22: Bid farewell to Tom Peaco
Sat, 06/11/2022 - 9:30am

ROCKLAND — The Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce Fundraising Auction will take place on Wednesday, June 22, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., at Rock Harbor Tap Room, located at 5 Payne Avenue, in Rockland. This event is open to the public, and all are welcome. Bruce and Becky Gamage will return as the live auctioneer team, guiding bidders through a variety of goods, services, and one-of-a-kind experiences. There will also be an interesting collection of silent auction items, according to the...
Strand Theatre receives Maine Arts Commission Grant
Fri, 06/10/2022 - 4:30pm
ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre was recently awarded a $7,500 grant from the Maine Arts Commission to support its general operating expenses for the coming fiscal year. The Maine Arts Commission is an independent state agency supported by the National Endowment for the Arts. “As an organization designed specifically to bring people together for shared experiences, COVID has proven particularly challenging for the Strand,” said Executive Director Jessie Davis, in a news release. “Support from MAC...
Free program at Aldermere teaches kids to halter-train calves
Fri, 06/10/2022 - 3:15pm

ROCKPORT — This summer, Maine Coast Heritage Trust invites youth ages 10 to 18 to get up close and personal with the Belted Galloway calves at Aldermere Farm, a historic saltwater farm preserve located at 20 Russell Avenue in Rockport. Aldermere Farm will host Farm Hands, a free, hands-on program for youth to practice haltering, grooming, and leading young calves. Elizabeth Eaten, once a Farm Hand herself and the current Aldermere Farm Cattle Assistant, will work with Farm Program Coordinator...
Free tours being offered at Aldermere Farm, Fridays in summer
Fri, 06/10/2022 - 3:00pm

ROCKPORT — Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s Aldermere Farm will host free tours Fridays at 10 a.m., during the summer (6/24, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26); and 3:30 p.m., on Wednesdays in September (9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28). The tours will be held the Aldermere farmhouse, 20 Russell Ave, in Rockport, and led by volunteer docents who will share the history of this 200+ year old saltwater farm. Attendees will meet Aldermere’s iconic Belted Galloway herd and the 4-H Club that works with them...
Free tours being offered at Aldermere Farm, Wednesdays in September
Fri, 06/10/2022 - 3:00pm

ROCKPORT — Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s Aldermere Farm will host free tours Fridays at 10 a.m., during the summer (6/24, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26); and 3:30 p.m., on Wednesdays in September (9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28). The tours will be held the Aldermere farmhouse, 20 Russell Ave, in Rockport, and led by volunteer docents who will share the history of this 200+ year old saltwater farm. Attendees will meet Aldermere’s iconic Belted Galloway herd and the 4-H Club that works with them...
Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce appoints Gordon Page as interim president
Fri, 06/10/2022 - 11:30am

ROCKLAND — The Board of Directors of the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce has appointed Gordon Page, of Owls Head, to the role of interim president and CEO of the chamber following the resignation of Tom Peaco, effective June 30. Peaco has been hired to be president and CEO of the University of Maine Alumni Association. Page will assume his part-time responsibilities immediately to provide some overlap before Peaco’s departure and will serve until a permanent replacement is selected...
‘I keep doubling my production and it just keeps selling out’
Laurel’s Dolce Vita Bakery and Café is Thomaston’s newest business
Thu, 06/09/2022 - 8:45pm

THOMASTON – Laurel Cristopher is business owner, baker, dishwasher, and as it turns out, she’s a good carpenter to boot. Christopher is from Winthrop; she was scouting places where a small specialty bakery would fit in. That’s when she found an old firehouse at 350 Main Street in Thomaston, right next to the Prison Showroom. “I was originally looking for a house in Rockland,” said Christopher. “I drove by this place and there was a for-sale sign out. I checked and found I could fit it in my...
“Our Secrets to Success: Part 2 - Investing in your Business in 2022”
Rockcoast Networkers to host June ‘Business Connect’
Thu, 06/09/2022 - 3:30pm
ROCKLAND — Rockcoast Networkers will be hosting its next “Business Connect” Thursday, June 16, from 8 - 10 a.m., at the Rock Harbor Tap Room, located at 5 Payne Road, in Rockland. It will be hosted as an in-person event for coffee and professional networking starting at 8 a.m. The first half hour will be networking with members and other local business owners and guests. From 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., the group will be broadcasting on Facebook Live as well as in person. The group’s local guest...
As Gov. Mills announces funding for state parks, Camden Hills points to its particular needs, goals
Thu, 06/09/2022 - 8:15am

CAMDEN — A year ago, a bicyclist was injured while riding on the Camden Hills State Park road to Mount Battie. Another bicyclist was injured a couple weeks ago, though it is not known if a medical event was involved. Car accidents are not unusual along that steep, mile-long stretch of potholes, according to Park Manager Charlene “Sunshine” Hood. A second parking lot added near the base of the road no longer provides enough space for the increased amount of vehicles visiting the park, leaving...
Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition distributes 86 White Spruce seedlings to students on Arbor Day
Wed, 06/08/2022 - 8:15am

BELFAST — On Arbor Day, May 25, Marianne McKinney and Tom King, of the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition, visited four local schools and distributed tree seedlings to all the students in third grade. Students were delighted to receive a living friend to take home, plant, and nurture. By the time they finished asking questions, these lively children knew all about tree planting and care. The native White Spruce seedlings were distributed by the Maine Forest Service to any organization wanting to...
Islesboro’s Tom Norton joins Board of Sail, Power, and Steam Museum
Tue, 06/07/2022 - 1:15pm

ROCKLAND — The Board of Directors of the Sail, Power & Steam Museum recently added Tom Norton, of Islesboro, to their ranks. “We are delighted to add Tom to our Board,” said Captain Jim Sharp, Museum co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors, in a news release. “As a long time personal friend and supporter of the museum, combined with his background in engineering and all things maritime, we know he’ll be a great addition to our organization.” Commenting on his decision to join the...
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
Infiniti QX55 Sensory AWD
Mon, 06/06/2022 - 5:15pm

Infiniti, Nissan’s luxury brand, has had a thing for the letter Q that began with its first offering, the 2006 Q45, a full-size sedan with four doors. Today, Infiniti’s only cars are sporty two-door coupes dubbed Q50 and Q60. The SUV has taken over, and for them Infiniti borrowed the letter X from winter sports (X-country skiing, as opposed to downhill) and attached it to the letter Q. Infiniti now sells four QX models, from the compact QX50 to the gargantuan 8-seat QX80. This one, the QX55, is...
many “Wow” sightings
Cathy Morgan Bird Week comes to a close
Mon, 06/06/2022 - 1:15pm

Cathy Morgan Bird Week is celebrated each May in honor of one of its fondest bird watchers and former board member of Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition, the late Cathy Morgan. For several years, Morgan instigated Belfast Bird Day with a full day of activities for families and children every May at Captain Albert Stevens School. After she passed, BBWC has carried on her legacy with a series of bird walks each morning for a week. This year, between May 14 and 21, BBWC took birders to a variety of...
Deb McDonald earns Certified Insurance Counselor designation
Fri, 06/03/2022 - 4:30pm

CAMDEN — Deb McDonald, a member of the business insurance team at Allen Insurance and Financial, has earned the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor, one of the insurance industry’s most highly respected designations, according to Allen Insurance, in a news release. McDonald is an account manager, working with businesses across Maine and the U.S. The Certified Insurance Counselor program is maintained by the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research. Earning the...
learn how to contribute to positive change in the food systems across Maine
Knox County Food Council presentation: Ken Morse, Maine Food Policy Workgroup
Fri, 06/03/2022 - 4:30pm

The Knox County Food Council (KCFC) is hosting a presentation by Ken Morse, coordinator for the Maine Food Policy Workgroup and a long-time advocate for healthy foods in Maine, regarding recent legislative bills in Maine around local foods and equity. An open discussion about this, with opportunities to ask questions, will occur at the next KCFC monthly meeting, on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 5 p.m. This virtual Zoom event is open to everyone and free of charge. Morse will be sharing some of the...
Fourth annual Gigantic Yard Sale returns to Union Fairgrounds, June 18
Fri, 06/03/2022 - 12:45pm
UNION — The Friends of Union will have the fourth annual Gigantic Yard Sale, Saturday, June 18, from 9 a.m. from 2 p.m., with a rain date of June 19. The gates open at 9 a.m., and admission is $5 per person for the public. “This event will be held on the Union Fairgrounds and has been a popular event for both sellers and buyers,” said Friends of Union, in a news release. If you would like to have a space the fee is $25 for a twelve foot space (being your own table) and setup is 6 a.m. to 8:30 a...
In business
Kirkpatrick Sales & Rentals in Union Expands Business, Joins the Bobcat Company Dealer Network
Fri, 06/03/2022 - 11:30am
Kirkpatrick Sales & Rentals of Union, has been named an authorized dealer for Bobcat Company, a global leader in compact equipment. Founded in 2018, Kirkpatrick Sales & Rentals serves customers primarily in Knox, Lincoln and Waldo counties. “I originally spent 23 years in sales selling tractors and other equipment for a well-known brand at another dealership, but always wanted to own my own business,” said Wayne Kirkpatrick, the owner and president of Kirkpatrick Sales & Rentals, in...
the only safety net dental clinic in Waldo County
Waldo County Dental Care receives $7,500 grant
Thu, 06/02/2022 - 4:30pm
BELFAST — Waldo County Dental Care (WCDC) has received a $7,500 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides support to organizations that provide critical services and programs in order to advance local economies, create positive change and improve quality of life in the communities it serves. As the only safety net dental clinic in Waldo County, WCDC provides critically needed oral health care to low income, uninsured patients in...
‘Our City is now about 97% generating from our own solar. it’s terrific.’
City of Belfast opens two new electric vehicle charging stations for public use
Thu, 06/02/2022 - 4:30pm

BELFAST — The City of Belfast is opening two new electric vehicle charging stations available for public use near the Belfast Footbridge. These electric vehicle charging stations consist of two networked ChargePoint CT 4021 level 2 electric vehicle chargers. These chargers have two connectors, which allows for up to four vehicles to be charged at the same time. On August 17, 2021, the Belfast City Council established an initial rate for users at $0.21 per kWh. The charging stations also offer a...
June 6 in Rockport and June 7 in Belfast
PBMC, WCGH celebrate Access to Care program
Thu, 06/02/2022 - 4:30pm

ROCKPORT and BELFAST — Pen Bay Medical Center (PBMC) and Waldo County General Hospital (WCGH) will hold open houses on June 6 and 7 to celebrate a MaineHealth program that for 20 years has connected our community’s most vulnerable populations to affordable health insurance and free and low cost health care and medications. Established in 2001, Access to Care has helped more than 3,000 people in Knox and Waldo counties navigate the complexities of the health care system to find comprehensive,...
Opinionated at any speed
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 4X4
Wed, 06/01/2022 - 11:30am

The top of the Jeep model lineup needs a bit of explication: Once upon a time, there was the full-size Wagoneer, favored by summer residents of big old seaside cottages in New England. Being of truck-type, body-on-frame construction, it begat a Jeep pickup, called the Gladiator, now long extinct. Eventually (after 30 years), the Wagoneer’s perch atop the Jeep lineup was taken over, in 1993, by a more modern, two-row crossover-type SUV called the Grand Cherokee. Ever since, the Grand Cherokee...
Pen Bay Chamber President Tom Peaco to join UMaine Alumni Association as CEO
Wed, 06/01/2022 - 10:15am

ORONO—The University of Maine Alumni Association’s board of directors has selected Thomas G. Peaco as the organization’s next president and CEO effective July 5. He will succeed John N. Diamond, who is retiring after leading the 110,000-member association for the past seven years, according to a news release. A longtime Rockland resident and community leader, Peaco currently serves as president and CEO of the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce, which serves over 750 businesses and...

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