ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland recently accepted a sizable donation bequeathed to the Rockland Public Library by a Midcoast resident. That gift is one of several estate donations from the woman…
Work
Vera J. hill donates to local cultural, humanitarian organizations
‘We are going to do our best and make delicious food’
ROCKPORT – After a year of renovations to the former Hoboken Garden’s building at 310 Commercial Street, in Rockport, Maine Street Meats and Provisions has opened its doors in their new location…
ROCKLAND — Digital marketing agency Dream Local Digital is introducing a $1500 marketing and communications scholarship along with entry into its internship program. The program is aimed at…
ROCKPORT – Dennis Milliken has been in love with plants all his life. He recalled that even as a young boy living with his parents his room was always filled with plants. Milliken works at Green…
A Learn with UMC Event
CAMDEN — Next in United Midcoast Charities’ free educational series is Learn with UMC: Nonprofit Marketing and Branding 101 and 102.
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ROCKLAND — Trekkers’ high school senior Amanda Chen recently completed a one-week internship with Georges River Land Trust in support of the land trust’s ongoing conservation programming. A…
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
A new study has revealed how a group of deep-sea microbes provides clues to the evolution of life on Earth, according to a…
Talking with owner Lacy Simons
ROCKLAND—It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks for Lacy Simons, owner of hello hello books in Rockland.
In mid-January, she got a call at the bookstore from a representative of Publishers…
CAMDEN — Gartley and Dorsky Engineering and Surveying, Inc., of Camden and Damariscotta added three new professionals to its growing engineering team: Stephen G. Mischissin, P.E., Senior…
ROCKLAND — Though harbor redesign plans engineered by the company Yachting Solutions have been altered slightly as a result of public feedback, the private marina is still on track for project…
AUGUSTA – Maine Conservation Voters (MCV) and Maine Conservation Alliance (MCA) have hired Kathleen Meil, of Rockport, as Director of Policy & Partnerships, and will be managing the…
The small batch craft distillery will be Rhumb Line’s new neighbor
CAMDEN— The “quiet” side of the Camden harbor, the marina and boatyard owned by Lyman Morse at Wayfarer Marine, is about to bustle with more traffic this spring with the opening…
From Washington, D.C.
Bath Iron Works has been awarded a $126 million sole source contract to continue integrated planning yard services for…
BAR HARBOR — The Maine Seacoast Mission has announced that John Zavodny will be its new president beginning February 19, 2019. He assumes the Mission’s position following the retirement of the…
According to the Humane Society of the United States, there are approximately 70 million stray cats and dogs living in the U.S. Only about six to eight…
For individuals, collaborators in social and environmental justice work
MIDCOAST— Do you have a great idea to help your community but just need that leg up to find more support and collaboration? New England Grassroots Environment Fund, an organization dedicated to…
harvested from a crocus that blooms during a short period in autumn
WALDOBORO — When Barbara Boardman and her husband, Chris Augusta, moved to Maine in 2000 they were inspired by their rich personal connections to a state where he summered as a child and she…
ROCKLAND — Local manager of Bangor Savings Bank, Corey Belcher and Foundation Representative, Danielle Ahern recently presented Knox County Homeless Coalition (KCHC) with a grant to continue…
BANGOR – Voting will open Feb. 1 for the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation’s 12th annual Community Matters More (CMM) grant program.
Maine and New Hampshire residents can cast votes for their…
Deadline for applications is Feb.15
PORTLAND and ELLSWORTH—Nonprofit and public organizations seeking funding for projects that strengthen communities are encouraged to apply to Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant…
Shellfish such as oysters and mussels have the potential to revolutionize human health research, according to a…
Taking over the old Billy’s Tavern
THOMASTON—Carpenters and brewers Ethan Evangelos and Scott Bendtson built the foundation of their Searsmont brewery two years ago when they opened Thresher’s Brewing Co. in 2016. And now it’s…
Publishers Weekly, the magazine for writers, announced its shortlist for the 2019 PW Bookstore of the Year Awards, and Rockland’s hello hello books is one of the five nominees. The awards…
Boat breaks apart on North Haven shore
ROCKPORT - F/V La Boat III, of Rockport, was lost to the sea after its personal float in Rockport broke free overnight on Thursday, January 24. The boat was discovered broken apart on the…
concepts, practices, and skills required to manage an enterprise
BELFAST — A three-day certificate program in Project Management will be offered March 22, March 29, and April 5, at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center.…
ROCKPORT — Rockport Town Manager Rick Bates issued a statement on Thursday, January 24, stating that he will retire from from his position effective June 30. Bates’ statement is as follows:…
Trekkers’ LEAP Program
MIDCOAST — Trekkers’ LEAP (Launching Empowered and Aspiring Professionals) is a program designed to help Trekkers’ students gain the real-life experience necessary to make informed decisions about…
“Give a girl the right support and watch her conquer the world.”
There are many rites of passage in our lives. For most girls, their first bra marks the first rite of puberty. Most girls will always remember wearing that first bra - and depending on what…
$500 prize to winner
UNION — The Trustees of the Union Fair and Maine Wild Blueberry Festival are launching their annual contest to choose a design suitable for use in publicizing the 2019 Union Fair, August 17 - 24…
ROCKLAND — As Dream Local Digital continues its North American expansion, they have created a leadership position for a chief revenue officer and hired Ron Belyea, formerly digital director of the…
At least $200,000 needed
LINCOLNVILLE — As the Lincolnville Community Library prepares to celebrate the five-year anniversary of its opening, the board of directors is also working to ensure…
Peace Ridge Animal Sanctuary took in more than 100 chickens ducks, rabbits and pigs
SORRENTO — On Monday Jan. 7, Maine’s Animal Welfare agents removed more than 100 farm animals from a farmer’s property after the court found he violated an April 2018 deferred disposition…
More than $4 million in grant awards made during last decade
CAMDEN – Grant applications will be available beginning on Feb. 4 at unitedmidcoastcharities.org for the organization’s 2019 grant cycle. The deadline for all grant applications is Tuesday, March…
From Washington, D.C.
An estimated 200,000 children born in the United States each year are exposed to levels of mercury in the womb that are high enough to impair neurological development. …
BELFAST — The Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) offers free Family Law clinics throughout Maine, and is now extending its services to the residents of the Restorative Justice Project’s (RJP) Re-…
tremendous job keeping costs down for taxpayers in the three towns
THOMASTON — “It’s exceptional, some of the cleanest material that we’ve received down at ecomaine,” said Lissa Bitterman, business development manager of ecomaine, the landfill and trash…
HOPE — Georges River Land Trust and Kelly and Oliver Perkins, who run a farming business called A Small Good that produces charcuterie, have announced the permanent protection of Taylor Place Farm…
More stepping up every day
As the government shutdown stretches into its fourth week, affecting some 800,000 federal workers and with no resolution in sight, Mainers are not untouched.
According to…
ROCKLAND – “Something is desperately wrong with our country if we can’t pay the people who are protecting us,” said Ret. Air Force Major and Rockland resident Christopher Carroll.
Carroll…
In business
The Salty Dog, a a full-service pet grooming shop in Camden, has expanded, and acquired the Appleton Ridge Pet Care kennels and grooming business, on Route 17 in Union.
With more than 25…
From Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Wednesday, January 16, at approximately 11:45 a.m., U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), will speak on the Senate floor to talk about the effect the government shutdown is…
CAMDEN — James “Jim” M. B. Wickenden, Sr., has joined the Harmon, Jones and Sanford, in…
ROCKPORT — Bettina Doulton, owner of Phi Builders + Architects, appointed Charles “Charlie” Frattini as director of general contracting. He succeeds Rob Troxler and Will Power, “who have dedicated…
Plus: Tips visiting a park that is open but with no services
As the partial federal government shutdown enters its third week, during which many pieces of public land remain open to visitors but with low or no staffing, horror stories have emerged all over…
submissions due by Saturday, February 16
CAMDEN — Applications are now available on the Camden Rotary Club website (www.camdenrotary.org) for its annual charitable grants program.
There are four categories of grants available:…
CAMDEN — A man in his 60s was hauled from the water in front of the Camden Harbor Master’s office, Jan. 8, by three Good Samaritans, who were working across at a job site near the head of the…
January 25 - 27, scavenger hunt, auction, gala, pie
ROCKLAND — Dubbed “Pie Town USA” by the Food Network, Rockland is going pie-wild for the 15th annual Pies on Parade celebration of National Pie Day (…
What’s the Buzz About Bee School?
THOMASTON — Discover the hobby of beekeeping. Learn the basic information needed to get started as a beekeeper through a seven-week course presented by beekeepers from the Knox-Lincoln County…
BELFAST - On January 4, 2019, with a mixture of loss and deep appreciation, the Waterfall Arts Board of Directors announced the departure of Executive Director, Martha Piscuskas. Martha informed…
