THOMASTON — Thomaston Town Office will be closed Wednesday, July 1, after being closed to the public June 30 for the computer update.
“The update has taken longer than anticipated,” said…
Work
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Maine farmers have been awarded a total of $7.75 million thus far to help offset the financial harm they have experienced due to COVID-19, according to a June 30 news release.…
serving Kennebec, Somerset and western Waldo Counties
The Kennebec Valley Council of Governments (KVCOG) has announced the federal investment of $400,000, over two years, to support KVCOG’s work to help the communities within its region respond to,…
Julz Makes
BELFAST — Even in these challenging times, entrepreneurs will press ahead and make things happen. In Belfast, a few new businesses have opened despite the uncertain retail environment, and Julz…
the race to preserve natural resources and livelihoods of Maine people
Conserving Maine’s Coast: From a Ripple to a Roar, a new documentary by local producer Mark Ireland, will be available to stream online July 3 - 9 with the purchase of a “virtual ticket”…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Eastern Maine Development Corporation has been awarded $400,000 to support the redevelopment and revitalization of small businesses in…
Free books: all you can carry
ROCKLAND—For serious bibliophiles, it was like being a kid in a candy store. For Dooryard Books owner George Parks, who was giving away all of the books, ephemera, and materials his used bookstore…
On June 24, President Trump issued the following statement, entitled Memorandum on Protecting the United States Lobster Industry. In it, he said: “The lobster industry is a crown jewel of America’…
AUGUSTA — Maine's Drought Task Force convened virtually Thursday to assess drought conditions across the state as the state has experienced drought conditions in some form for the last five years…
Extends collection over three years
Central Maine Power Co. (CMP), a subsidiary of AVANGRID Inc. (NYSE: AGR) announced June 25 the Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) authorized an annual adjustment of overall electric delivery…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor is continuing to work with its state and federal law enforcement partners to investigate criminal unemployment imposter fraud, per a news release.
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helping animals such as Ash, ‘a fighter on the mend’
CAMDEN — PAWS Animal Adoption Center received a challenge from one of its donors this past week. The challenge came with one stipulation; that the donor will match up to $5,000 of what PAWS can…
includes bowling alleys, arcades
AUGUSTA — The checklists for businesses falling under Phase 3 of Maine’s reopening plans have been released.
The following is what indoor entertainment and amusement businesses, such as…
includes water parks, amusement parks
AUGUSTA — The checklists for businesses falling under Phase 3 of Maine’s reopening plans have been released.
The following is what outdoor entertainment and amusement businesses, such as…
Nearly $140,000 in Grants to 16 Organizations
On June 24, the Maine Women’s Fund announced annual grant funding totaling $138,975 to 16 nonprofit organizations dedicated to transforming the lives of women and girls. In the past 30-plus years…
Locally-owned contracting company, Evergreen Home Performance, LLC, ( a registered Efficiency Maine vendor) announces resumption of its comfort, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality services…
AUGUSTA — The checklists for businesses falling under Phase 3 of Maine’s reopening plans have been released.
The following is what movie theaters must do to reopen amid the COVID-19…
former principal of Jonesport Elementary School
UNION — On July 1, Angie McKenna will step down as Vose Library Director and resume her role as Library Assistant.
“For Debra Lay, heading back to Maine as the Library Director for Vose…
30 years of experience within the nonprofit sector
The Mid-coast Recovery Coalition (MCRC) Board of Directors has appointed Linda Impagliazzo as the organization’s new executive director.
Substance Use Disorder including addiction to drugs…
Update: Site visit scheduled for June 30
ROCKLAND – “The last thing I want to do is encourage you to put landscaping somewhere that can’t be maintained to look good, if it’s going to fail,” said Rockland Planning Board member Marcel…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor is reminding businesses and employees about important policies and programs to support Maine’s workforce during the unprecedented economic disruption caused…
More than 20 high-quality vendors offer direct delivery to home
BELFAST—Watch out Grubhub, a new food delivery service is in town.
Matt Burke, owner of Sweet Monkey Business, an artisan cookie company and Kate Hall, owner of GRAZE Maine, a producer of…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Maine farmers have been awarded a total of $7.46 million thus far to help offset the financial harm they have experienced due to COVID-19, according to a news release, with the…
AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration announced Monday it is postponing the reopening of indoor service at bars to protect public health given the higher risk of COVID-19 transmission in such…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills has called for the USDA to designate maple syrup as an eligible Coronavirus Food Assistance Program specialty crop, according to a June 22 news release.
Doing…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden announced…
BELFAST — A three-day-a-week homeschool enrichment program called Belfast Adventure Education will be starting in Belfast on October 7.
Learning through place-based skill building,…
countywide initiative to increase access to health care for people regardless of their ability pay
BELFAST — Waldo County Dental Care, which seeks to increase access to dental care for low-income uninsured adults in Waldo County, has received a grant of $16,000 from United Midcoast Charities (…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Melissa Kelly, a well-known chef and small business owner, testified virtually for a U.S. Congressional committee Wednesday as the committee hosted a remote hearing examining…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor is continuing to work with its state and federal law enforcement partners to investigate criminal unemployment imposter fraud, a press release stated.
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helping families in need During Pandemic
You can team up with Horch Roofing to bring food security to the local community while making your own home more secure this summer, according to Horch Roofing, in a news release. Horch, with…
The State of Maine issued an operational checklist for charter boats, daysailer and windjammers June 16.
Pre-Trip…
Storefront square footage reduces by half as Conklin’s Mercantile takes over other half
CAMDEN—Like the bellows of an accordian, Maine Sport Outfitters has expanded over the years and has now contracted, essentially splitting the square footage of the storefront in half and re-…
addressing economic security and access to childcare and camp
The Penobscot Bay YMCA, a local nonprofit that fosters partnerships, provides programs and services, and promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, has received a grant…
identifying the collections’ underrepresented racial and cultural groups
THOMASTON — Thomaston Public Library has received a collection development grant from Diverse BookFinder, in partnership with Bates College, the Brooks Foundation and the Maine Humanities Council…
CAMDEN — One week after participating in the Black Lives Matter gathering in Camden, Mackenzie Lyman and her daughter, Hayden, were having a conversation about how to help social justice and…
curbside pickup on Monday and Wednesday
CUSHING — The Cushing Public Library has begun to open in planned stages. Members of the Library Board have been accepting and processing returned books, and on June 8 the library began its second…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor is continuing to work with its state and federal law enforcement partners, according to a news release, to investigate criminal unemployment imposter fraud…
The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) announced June 9 that the Amtrak Downeaster will begin Phase 1 of Service Restoration beginning June 15, 2020.…
in preparation for re-opening services to in-person visits
ROCKLAND — The Knox Clinic has been selected by United Midcoast Charities (UMC) for a $25,000 grant to provide local low income, uninsured or underinsured families with medical, dental, mental…
launching a capital campaign to raise $100,000 to assist with the building purchase
UNITY — The Ecology Learning Center, Maine’s newest public charter school for grades 9 and 10, to open this September, is collaborating with Unity Foundation to secure a new home for their school…
ROCKLAND – As a way of attracting customers and pedestrians to Rockland’s Downtown district during the pandemic, Main Street will be closed Friday, June 19, from 5 to 11 p.m., and Saturday, June…
Knox and Waldo County nonprofits focusing on food, housing, health and safety, and economic security
United Midcoast Charities has expedited its annual grants review process to award $442,000 to 32 nonprofits in Knox and Waldo counties earlier than usual to ease financial…
Two options available
ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland is offering a lifeline to small businesses whose revenues have been severely impacted by COVID-19.
The new Rockland Recovery Loan Program offers deferred-…
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital has announced that, in addition to nitrous oxide and intrathecal for labor pain management, it will now offer epidurals.
An epidural is a procedure that…
‘we are grateful they continue to recognize the importance of scholarship support to local University students.’
ROCKLAND — The University of Maine at Augusta Rockland Center, which has provided access to more than 30 college degrees and student support services in the mid-coast for 44 years, is pleased to…
creating a dedicated, well-equipped room to care for the specialized needs of pediatric patients in the Emergency Department
ELLSWORTH — Despite being canceled for 2020, the Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital Chefs’ Gala continues to fund healthcare improvements in its communities thanks to support from generous…
rapid-response emergency fund for statewide, Wabanaki domestic violence survivors
On June 4, the Maine Women’s Fund announced emergency funding totaling over $53,000 raised through its rapid response Safety First for Women Fund. The Maine Women’s Fund rapidly created this…
