THOMASTON — A schooner built almost a century ago in East Boothbay Harbor is being restored in Thomaston in an effort to rehabilitate the schooner into its best condition ever.
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Built in 1925 by Hodgdon Brothers, East Boothbay
facilitated the transition from all-volunteer to professional
For the past 30 years, Steve McAllister has served Coastal Mountains Land Trust in a wide variety of roles including Board member (1990-2003), Board president (1995-2002), stewardship volunteer,…
AUGUSTA — Maine’s Drought Task Force met virtually Thursday to discuss the ongoing drought conditions across the state.
Since the Task Force met two weeks ago, much of the State continues…
Mills Administration Provides COVID-19 Tax Guidance
AUGUSTA — The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) announced Friday the Department has provided guidance for individuals and businesses intended to avoid adverse tax…
The COVID-19 pandemic has created opportunities for millions of people around the world to work from home on a temporary basis, and perhaps even a more permanent basis as companies are beginning…
Tentatively schedules village hotel appeals hearing
ROCKPORT — Four attorneys representing four different interests — the Town of Rockport Planning Board, the Town of Rockport Zoning Board of Appeals, the group the Friends of Rockport, and 20…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) has received a total of $1,274,908 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to conduct research and modeling…
AUGUSTA — For the week ending October 10, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,500 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 914 initial claims filed for federal…
The Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm, 141 Crosby Brook Road in Unity, is offering free tours and the chance to meet new baby alpacas.
“We are open for free farm tours,” the farm said. “Masks…
compassionate listening, mindful-based stress reduction
Leah Trommer will be joining OUT Maine's team as its Youth Engagement Coordinator.
Trommer has a degree in outdoor education with coursework in childhood development, experiential education…
supporting business marketing and promotion
Businesses with five or fewer employees and gross sales under $250,000 can apply for mini grants of up to $1,000. Deadline to apply is November 6.
New Ventures Maine (NVME) awards cash mini…
host of Good Morning, Belfast!
BELFAST — Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition has hired George Frangoulis to replace outgoing Stacia Hoover, who has served BBWC for 18 months.
“Stacia is moving on to new challenges, and we…
opinionated at any speed
The action in pickup trucks these days seems to be in the bed, with tougher liners, 5th-wheel trailer hookups, tie-downs, storage boxes, lights, power outlets and tailgates that open gently…
And the 7-Napkin Burger is Back!
OWLS HEAD—The Owls Head General Store, shuttered for nearly three years, is back in operation under new owner, Maya Newsam, 27.
“We originally planned to be open the Fourth of July, and…
Round the Mountain Trail, Thorndike Brook Trailhead, Christmas parade
Every year, Coastal Mountains Land Trust recognizes volunteers, community groups, and land donors for their commitment and involvement. This year, Tom Jackson, of Jackson Landscaping, has been…
GARDINER — The Maine Department of Transportation will begin demolition of the Bridge Street Bridge on Thursday, October 22.
The Bridge Street Bridge was built in 1917. It carries Route…
providing free landscaping for local nonprofit
DAMARISCOTTA — Every year the Maine Landscape and Nursery Association (MELNA) selects a local nonprofit to provide their skills and expertise through a day of volunteer work. This year on Friday,…
infant death, artificial intelligence, health
The University of Maine and Northeastern University and its Roux Institute have jointly awarded seed funding to five collaborative research teams to address topics important to people in Maine and…
pursuing post-secondary education in science or engineering
The scholarship subcommittee of the Maine Community Foundation’s Androscoggin County Committee awarded three renewal and three new Lydia R. Laurendeau Scholarships totaling $6,000.
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CAMDEN — Lyman-Morse has submitted plans drawn by Gartley and Dorsky Engineering and Surveying to demolish and rebuild a series of buildings on the east side of Camden Harbor.
The existing…
ROCKLAND — In a mid-morning statement Oct. 9, Lonza Rockland Inc. addressed some of its employees testing positive for COVID-19.
Dr. Nirav Shah said Oct. 8 in his twice-weekly presentation…
videos of veterans-to-farmers, women-owned businesses, students’ first jobs
Maine AgrAbility will feature success stories and resources for farmers and other agricultural workers in a day-long virtual state fair, Tuesday, Oct. 20, on Facebook and Twitter.
Maine…
Hatched egg masses of the invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) were found on trees imported from Pennsylvania and planted in some Maine communities, according to the Maine Department…
HAMPDEN — As part of the ongoing work on the Hampden Bridge Bundle Project, the Maine Department of Transportation will be shifting northbound traffic on I-95 to a temporary diversion road on…
AUGUSTA — For the week ending October 3, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,700 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 670 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic…
As Maine enters Stage 4 of Governor Janet Mills’ reopening plan this month, a bumpy road ahead remains for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and micro-business owners across the state.
…
CAMDEN – The board of United Midcoast Charities (UMC) has selected John Viehman as its new executive director. Viehman succeeds UMC’s first executive director, Megan Williams, who recently joined…
Maine CareerCenters announce the return of Hiring Events using a virtual format. Events will run on a weekly basis each Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m.
These hiring events are open to all…
find the local schooner in the picture
Maine artist Carol Douglas has painted Owls Head Lighthouse and its beautiful setting many times over the years, but this year she embarked on a new idea. Douglas endeavored to paint a special…
preparing for flu season, increased demands for testing
BLUE HILL — Northern Light Primary Care staff have worked under a small pop-up tent for the past few months providing in-car curbside assessments and administering COVID-19 tests. Drawing upon…
WALDOBORO — The Waldo Theatre announces the appointment of Keri Lupien as president of the Board and also the addition of Liz McGregor as a new member on the Board of Directors.
Keri…
responsible for regional COVID relief
William Harper and Robyn Stanicki have joined the the Kennebec Valley Council of Governments (KVCOG) team as new Community Resilience Coordinators. Together, Harper and Stanicki will work to …
West Bay Rotary’s Satellite Club hosted a Cornhole Tournament September 26 with 28 teams registering to compete for the grand prize.
They represented local businesses, including Ducktrap…
making the Belfast Rail Trail a reality
BELFAST — On Saturday, October 3, Mayor Sanders and members of the Belfast City Council dedicated a spot along the Rail Trail to and Joe Slocum, former City Manager from June 2007 to March 2020. A…
aiding the local community during these difficult times
ROCKLAND — On Friday, Sept. 25, Sierra Dietz of the Grasshopper Shop, presented a check to the Area Interfaith Outreach (AIO) Food Pantry and Fuel Assistance Program for $457, representing sales…
an ‘empowering healthcare provider’
ISLESBORO — Ellen Mcdonald has been recently hired as the Islesboro Central School school nurse.
Mcdonald graduated Dean's List with a degree in Nursing Sciences and took the Florence…
Silvio CALABI: OPINIONATED AT ANY SPEED
The sedan is dead, they say, killed off by the SUV. But no one told Hyundai, so they upsized their Sonata into a big, sleek car with four doors and a trunk. A modern, grown-up sedan, that is.…
AUGUSTA — Maine’s Drought Task Force met virtually Thursday to discuss the worsening drought conditions across the state.
The Drought Task Force is made up of state, federal and private…
Amid record nationwide unemployment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Janet Mills announced Friday her Administration has dedicated an additional $25 million in CARES Act Coronavirus…
Rockland has received a $30,000 grant from the State of Maine to develop an integrated site plan and for a cluster of city-owned properties that is to balance public and working waterfront uses,…
DRESDEN — The Maine Department of Transportation will be replacing the concrete wearing surface on the Lower Bridge in Dresden. This bridge carries Route 128 over the Eastern River.
Work is…
broadening community participation in STEM, economic development, commercialization, best practices for virtual delivery
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the University of Maine more than $700,000 to host the 27th NSF EPSCoR National Conference in Portland next year.
The national EPSCoR (…
FAIRFIELD — Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) is offering a free aluminum welding training program to the Maine public, generously funded by the Harold Alfond Foundation. This course will…
AUGUSTA — For the week ending September 26, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,600 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 1,200 initial claims filed for federal…
Building Resilient Supply Chains for Sustainable Seafood; Providing Opportunities for Fishermen, Aquaculturists, Blue Economy
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged Maine’s fishermen and coastal communities in an unprecedented way. Diminished demand for Maine’s seafood has left Maine’s marine economy at risk, according to…
more energy efficient and reliable
SEARSPORT — Carver Memorial Library will be installing a new furnace at the end of October. The oil tank will be replaced at the same time.
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BELFAST — Tractor Supply Co. opened its new Belfast store on Saturday, Sept. 26, with a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Chamber of Commerce and the attendance of the majority of the Belfast City…
a third of the way through fundraising efforts
ROCKLAND — Maine Maritime Academy grad and former merchant marine Jay Sawyer is using his second career as a sculptor to erect an El Faro memorial in Rockland.
The ambitious…
Rachel Glaser is opening a new practice, Hands over Heart Reiki, in the front of the building of High Mountain Hall in the Midcoast Medicine and Wellness Office.
High…
BELFAST — The staff at Belfast Dental Care, under the supervision of Dr. Allison Piper, conducted a day of free dental care for area Mainers on September 11, 2020.
Dr. Piper, who initiated…
