CAMDEN — On Saturday, December 7, at 4 p.m., the fourteenth annual ‘Ringing in the Season’ holiday handbell concert was presented to a full capacity audience in the sanctuary of First…
Work
ROCKLAND — Vera Roberts, president of the board of directors of New Hope for Women, has announced the addition of Shelley Megquier and Sarah Robbins to its board.
New Hope for Women (NHFW)…
WHITEFIELD — Congresswoman Chellie Pingree is hosting a roundtable discussion about the …
WALDOBORO — Local trucking company Northeast Transport recently made its annual delivery of Christmas presents to families in need throughout Knox and Lincoln counties.
Portland…
Homeowners in the 52- unit Mountainside Park, an age 55 and over manufactured housing community on Route 52 in Camden, took a big step toward securing their financial futures when they…
United Midcoast Charities (UMC) has been designated as a “2019 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits.
The Top-Rated…
ROCKLAND — Rockland City Councilor Ed Glaser doesn’t entirely know that the need to dredge Lermond Cove sooner than expected was caused specifically by the pumping of the Cedar Street Quarry in…
ROCKLAND — The Maine Bicentennial Commission is making plans for 2020 bicentennial celebrations in various communities along the Maine coast, and Rockland wants to join in. Or, at least…
microscopes, slides, spectrophotometers, skeleton and scientific bone models
ROCKLAND — The American Foundation, an Ohio private family foundation, has made a gift to the University of Maine at Augusta Rockland Center to expand, upgrade and enhance its science…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture …
To be decided: farm in Skowhegan or Livermore Falls
CAMDEN — Slowly but surely, the Five Town CSD (governing Camden Hills Regional High School) and School Administrative District 28 (Camden-Rockport K-8) are reducing their carbon footprint. With…
‘I loved being able to hike the trails in my community.’
CAMDEN — Every year, Coastal Mountains Land Trust recognizes volunteers, community groups, and land donors for their commitment and involvement.
This year, the Maine Water…
The Maine Public Utilities Commission said Dec. 6 that its investigation into Central Maine Power’s metering and billing and its deliberation of CMP’s proposed rate changes will conclude in…
ROCKLAND — All four officers leading the way for the 2020 Maine Lobster Festival bring previous Festival experience to the table.
President: Celia Knight has been involved with…
The Belfast-based Maine Federation of Farmers Markets is among three recipients in the state receiving grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service to …
Lifelong Communities
ELLSWORTH and PORTLAND — Grants of up to $2,500 are available through the Maine Community Foundation to help communities be more supportive of older people’s health, well-being, and ability to age…
ROCKPORT — The Rockport Harbor Committee voted at its Dec. 5 meeting to recommend to the town’s select board that the area on the northeast side of Rockport Harbor, near the outlet of the Goose…
Each December, we shine the spotlight on Maine craftspeople who make products by hand. This week, we focus on those who work out of their homes, farms and kitchens to make…
exploration of a new culture, through soccer, by kids who otherwise might not have the chance to travel abroad
MIDCOAST — The athletes on the 7Tree FC team, made up of high school students from Lincoln and Knox counties, are fundraising to attend the 2020 Donosti Cup in San Sebastian, Spain.
To…
MAINE — The Maine Aquaculture Association has announced the release of a new video series titled, “The Faces of Maine’s Working Waterfront.” The videos tell the stories of aquatic farmers in Maine…
ROCKPORT — The Harbor Committee in Rockport meets this evening, Dec. 5, at the town office, and there, its members will take up the discussion of whether to recommend to the Select and Planning…
ROCKLAND — After an extra large quantity of sediment from Lindsey Brook entered Rockland Harbor following the drainage of a particular quarry, the amount of debris at the terminus became so high,…
interim rules have potential to be detrimental to Maine farmers
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry issued its comments to the USDA on the Interim Final Hemp Rule, expressing concerns with proposed requirements that have…
From Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) joined her fellow House Organic Caucus co-chairs Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), Rep Ron Kind (D-…
Meeting rescheduled to Dec. 17
ROCKLAND — In the coming years, an estimated 4,000 extra square feet of display space at Sail Power and Steam Museum, in Rockland, may provide a permanent inside home to marine vessels of…
Dec. 5 Camden Planning Board meeting
CAMDEN — The Planning Board in Camden will review a proposal from Quarry Hill retirement community to expand its parking at its site, and to build a 572 square foot storage facility there.
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ROCKLAND — The Good Tern Natural Foods Co-op in Rockland aims to expand its 750 Main Street operation, and has selected Scott Simons Architects, of Portland to help develop the project…
New ‘Live/Work’ ordinance allows artists to spend up to six months living at the Center
ROCKLAND— Lincoln Street Center, which was at one point the Rockland High School, is brimming with new energy and talent. On Friday, November 22, a number of artists currently renting studios and…
VINALHAVEN — The Maine Department of Transportation is working to make improvements to the Vinalhaven Ferry Terminal. The terminal is located on West Main Street in Vinalhaven.
MDOT is…
“From the moment she arrived, Joan jumped in with energy and inspiration.”
ROCKLAND — New Hope for Women, offering support to people in Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, and Waldo counties affected by domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, has hired Joan…
‘we are so proud of our new space’
BELFAST — After eight years in their current space between Sweet Frog and Olympia Sports in Reny’s Plaza, Loyal Biscuit Co, simply ran out of room, according to Loyal…
‘We are not giving up on this project, just setting realistic expectations to plan for 2020.’
ROCKLAND — The Community Emergency Shelter Committee has decided to postpone its proposed pilot program until December 2020, according to the committee, in a news release. The pilot will…
ROCKLAND — After thirty years of practicing dentistry in Rockland, David Theriault, DMD, retired on October 30, 2019.
Theriault has sold his dental practice to Chandni Mahajan, DDS.
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extending Prosocial values of inclusiveness and mutual respect
BELFAST — Belfast Flying Shoes, the nonprofit arts organization that produces first Friday community and contra dances, was awarded a $5000 grant from the Expansion Arts Fund of the Maine…
a nuanced visual record of contemporary American life
ROCKLAND — The Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) has been awarded a lead project grant of $7,500 from the Maine Bicentennial Commission. The grant will support the presentation of the…
first islander to serve post
ROCKLAND — The Island Institute announces the election of Vinalhaven resident Emily Lane as the new chairwoman of the board of trustees for the 36-year-old nonprofit community development…
managing the community trails in the greater Belfast area
BELFAST — In 2017, Coastal Mountains Land Trust launched a campaign, in honor of Skip and Jo Pendleton, to establish an annual internship focused on the stewardship…
ROCKLAND — David Worthington, founder and Board Chair of the Worthington Scholarship Foundation, has announced a major expansion of the nonprofit’s college scholarships. The Foundation plans to…
helping hikers, cross country skiers, snow shoe enthusiasts and bikers to pass safely
ROCKPORT — A team of a dozen Maine Water employees recently worked together with Coastal Mountains Land Trust staff on the Round the Mountain Trail to clear brush and small trees on Hope…
BELFAST—If you’re shopping at the United Farmers Market of Maine in Belfast and happen upon Mike Raven’s booth, “Grandpa’s Specialty Smoked Meats,” you don’t have too far to walk for table service…
helping to build healthy communities
PORTLAND — P.A.W.S Animal Adoption Center in Camden was awarded $500 from the Foundation’s Community Spirit 9/11 Mini-Grant program from the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation.
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2019 Gold Star Standards of Excellence Program
AUGUSTA — The 10th annual Tobacco-Free Hospital Gold Star Standards of Excellence Awards Celebration, hosted by the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence’s Breathe Easy initiative, was held…
congratulations and best wishes
OWLS HEAD — “It was a wonderful turning point when you got here,” said Representative Dave Miramant, D-Camden. “We have moved into this building, and we have a real airport.”
On…
Front row (L-R): Bill Batty Jr., secretary; Amy Shepherd, treasurer; Jackie Harjula, president; Tom Mellor, Board member. Back row: Robert Brown, past president; Jessica Olsen, vice president;…
CASTINE — Rick Leighton, Maine Maritime Academy Class of 1980, a caretaker of the Ground Zero Flag, will be escorted into town by the Castine Volunteer Fire Department and Maine State Police…
ROCKPORT — The Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce Year in Review Awards Gala took place at the Samoset Resort, November 14. Approximately 350 Chamber member businesses, elected officials,…
Upcoming events include Evening of Short Comedic Plays, and reading of ‘A Child’s Christmas in Wales’
THOMASTON — Watts Hall Community players has received a grant from the Maine Community Foundation to continue to improve the 104 year old theater on Main Street in Thomaston.
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Kim Bernard leads ‘Artist as Small Business’ workshop Nov 16 & 17
ROCKLAND—At some point, every emerging artist has the thought, “How do I make this into a full-time living?”
Kim Bernard has some answers to this question. A full-time professional…
Heather Leslie and Deborah Bronk lead scientific institutions that are advancing and collaborating on cutting-edge marine research from opposite sides of the Damariscotta River.
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‘stellar record of hiring military veterans, members of Army and Air National Guard, and reservists’
SOUTH PORTLAND – Dead River Company is the first Maine-based company to be recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor with its Gold Medallion award, an honor from the department’s …
