ORONO — Increasing environmental uncertainty coupled with rapidly changing market conditions in the Gulf of Maine raise important questions about the ability of Maine's commercial fishermen to…
Work
AUGUSTA — Three days after implementing a recall of mussels because of Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning, the Maine Department of Marine Resources, working with dealers, has recovered 98 percent of the…
CAMDEN— The Board of Directors for Camden National Corporation (NASDAQ: CAC; "Camden National" or the "Company"), elected Lawrence "Larry" J. Sterrs to succeed Karen Stanley as Chair of the…
From Augusta
PORTLAND — Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) released the following statement on a leaked report from the Department of Interior concerning the future of recently designated National Monuments…
ROCKPORT - Mr. Wat Sushi & Noodles at 106 Commercial Street in Rockport opened its doors in 2012. As of Friday, September 15, Tomi Sushi and Noodle Bar will replace Mr. Wats', which is being…
Mussels harvested in Frenchman Bay subject to recall
MAINE - The Maine Department of Marine Resources is in the process of recalling mussels harvested from Frenchman Bay due to elevated levels of domoic acid, the biotoxin that causes Amnesic…
The Mid-Coast Recovery Coalition (MCRC) is pleased to announce a new hire for this very important program to break the cycle of addiction in mid-coast Maine.
Rachel Smolenski, MS-P., has…
WASHINGTON — The National Transportation Safety Board plans to meet Dec. 12, 2017, in Washington to determine the probable cause of the October 2015 sinking of the cargo ship El Faro in the…
Hurricane Irma
ROCKLAND – Rockland Harbor Master Matt Ripley heads to Florida, Tuesday, Sept. 12, to lend assistance in the wake of Hurricane Irma. Through his own desire, he coordinated the trip, knowing most…
ROCKLAND – From the middle of September through late October, the port of Rockland will welcome thousands of passengers from seven larger cruise ships into the Camden-Rockland Region for day-long…
ROCKPORT— The Penobscot Bay YMCA announced today that long-time CEO Troy Curtis will be leaving his post at the association to assume the leadership position at another local non-profit agency.…
From Augusta
GARDINER – Following news of a massive file breach at credit reporting agency Equifax, the Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection, which administers the Fair Credit Reporting Act in Maine, is…
The new retail space on Sea Street in Rockland is open for tours five days a week
ROCKLAND—The industrial side of Rockland just got sweeter. Bixby & Co., Maine’s first “bean-to-bar” chocolate factory, just had their Grand Opening and ribbon cutting on Sea Street, Thursday,…
ST. GEORGE — Marshall Point Lighthouse and Museum is preparing to build a 18' x 25' replica of the original Keeper's Barn and Workshop, which stood behind the keeper's house for over 74 years. The…
ROCKLAND – The City of Rockland hinted at a negative opinion of a permit-fee waiver for the People’s Sculpture Race, which took place in August. However, the owner of Rotary Pizza…
Keeping business in Rockland
ROCKLAND – For Rockland Animal Hospital, business is good. So good that staff have outgrown the office space, surgery, and two exam rooms at the Old County Road clinic. Veterinarian Phil Caron…
ROCKPORT — The Penobscot Bay YMCA is seeking donations for its 2018 annual Boat Auction scheduled for the second Saturday in June. Since the first auction in 1998, this major fundraising event…
AUGUSTA — Maine has joined 31 other states in a settlement with technology company Lenovo Inc. to resolve allegations that the company violated state consumer protection laws by pre-installing…
Blaze Brewery, Hoxbill and Kurafuto located in the Bayview Landing in Camden
CAMDEN—Many have wondered what would become of the old Atlantica building on the Bayview Landing area in Camden. Starting Labor Day weekend, the public had a chance to find out. Maine restaurateur…
‘Anyone can learn to be airborne in this space, even an elephant’
HOPE — A space created to house a pair of retired circus elephants is realizing a renaissance at the hands of Rockport couple Jonas and Stacey Contakos. They will hold a grand opening celebration…
Organizers are looking for a few good teams to have a great time building a wonderful, safe, durable sailing / rowing dinghy this weekend at the Camden Windjammer Festival.
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CAMDEN— Wendy Byrd of Appleton has joined Allen Insurance and Financial as an account manager in the company's insured benefits division.
Byrd, a graduate of Lewiston High School and the…
CAMDEN — United Midcoast Charities (UMC) elected six new members to its board of directors at the organization's annual meeting in August. They are Rockport residents Lori Alexander, Leni Gronros…
CAMDEN — If you are due for an eye exam and need immediate availability, Dr. Nathan Neville's schedule is currently open at the office of Dr. Steven P. Lary.
Dr. Nathan Neville, O.D.…
CAMDEN—Set against the backdrop of America's largest fleet of historic schooners, the members of the Maine Windjammer Association (MWA) will present their Lifetime Appreciation Award to Captain…
The Midcoast Connection: Occupational hazards
ROCKLAND – After firefighters extinguished a blaze in Rockland two months ago, eyes occasionally turned toward a nearby roof. The structure was not in the line of fire. Rather, it contained a…
This week and weekend, there are four Maine agricultural fairs held around the state: Windsor, Blue Hill, Harmony and Springfield.
Windsor Fair
Dates/Times: August…
Seeks community help in tracking, eradicating
High in the trees, as soon as the first leaf buds begin to open in the early spring, browntail moth caterpillars emerge from their winter nests. The larvae voraciously feed on the young…
On Thursday, Aug. 31, the historic schooner When and If will sail into Boothbay Harbor with owner-captain Seth Salzmann at the helm.
The 65-foot John Alden yacht is coming to the…
Buying local carries its own rewards, but on Sunday, August 20, Beth's Farm Market celebrated its neighbors and customers from near and far with Neighbor Appreciation Night. All were treated to a…
GARDINER – Maine Securities Administrator Judith Shaw announced that Robert H. Edmunds III, formerly of Nobleboro, has been sentenced in Lincoln County Superior Court to 18 months in…
A consignment boutique for the discerning shopper, The Lady’s Room in Damariscotta, isn’t your typical second hand…
Up the Kennebec River in replica bateau, for adventure and the story
On September 25, 2017, I’m going to make a huge mistake. I’ve known it for some time now even though I have been amply warned by both my wife and history itself. Only a fool — or someone obsessed…
UNION — Krisandra McNichol, of Rockland was crowned the 2017 Maine Wild Blueberry Queen at the Union Fair on Monday August 21.
Krisandra is a 2016 salutatorian graduate of Oceanside High…
Spring, summer and fall beauty spills over parking lot, footbridge, downtown
CAMDEN — Tucked in on the north side of town, the Camden Riverhouse Hotel may be best known by locals for its arresting gardens. Owner David Dickey, who said the hotel was constructed 22 years ago…
From Augusta
AUGUSTA — As part of its commitment to electing Democrats in every corner of the state, the Maine Democratic Party has mounted a significant effort to support local races in Maine through new…
From Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and more than two dozen federal lawmakers from across New England sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary…
BELFAST — There was a gray, cool start to the 10th annual Belfast Harbor Fest’s weekend activities,…
ROCKLAND — Granite Coast Orthodontics, located at 1056 Commercial Street in Rockland, is celebrating their five-Year Anniversary August 21 through August 23, 2017. The free celebration includes…
From Augusta
AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate President has appointed Sen. Dave Miramant, D-Camden, to represent the Maine Senate on the Maine Citizen Trade Policy Commission.
The CTPC is comprised of members…
BELFAST — Though the 10th annual Harbor Fest officially began the evening of Aug. 18, the full festivities didn’t start until the next morning, when a variety of vendors took over Steamboat…
Capital campaign to replace two helicopters
PENOBSCOT BAY was a palette of grey and silver Aug. 19, with fog hovering over the Northport hills, the kind of day when the water blends into the sky. Except, however, for a three-mile stretch…
‘We used to knock on doors ... before the American Pickers were even born
ROCKLAND — Walking into the Rockland Elks Lodge when Bruce Gamage, Jr., is conducting his monthly auction is always an adventure since you never know what fascinating pieces he will be auctioning…
The Governor's Energy Office conducted its weekly heating fuel price survey on Monday, August 14,, and found the current statewide average cash price for No. 2 heating oil was $2.03 per gallon, 7…
ROCKLAND – During their Monday, Aug, 14, meeting, City Council members voted to postpone a decision regarding fee increases for cruise ships visiting Rockland Harbor. After hearing from various…
LIBERTY — From the moment you step through the doors of Lake St. George Brewing, it's evident that the handsomely renovated old…
ROCKLAND – “I’m sure that your stepping down is going to leave a huge gap in the knowledge of that commission,” Councilor Valli Geiger said to Howard Edwards, Jr.
After 25 years on the…
TENANTS HARBOR — If you’ve never seen the fanciful designs of Lamp Revival, it’s because Tenants Harbor lamp maker Maurice Klapfish doesn’t do much advertising. As a part-time business, it suits…
Customers urged to report calls to utility and law enforcement
AUGUSTA, ME — Central Maine Power (CMP), a subsidiary of AVANGRID Inc. (NYSE: AGR), reminds customers to be wary of phone scammers posing as utility company representatives.
The scam…
