ROCKLAND — Island Institute, in Rockland, has been awarded a Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) in the amount of $86,988 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Island Institute is a…
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ROCKPORT — Marcie Deemer has been named the director of Oncology at Pen Bay Medical Center (PBMC) and Waldo County General Hospital (WCGH). In this new role, Deemer will take charge of cancer care…
Over the last two years, and up until October 17, 2023, Timothy Richard “Brew” Brewster traveled a heroic journey with Lymphoma. His strength and positivity was awe inspiring.
Brew was born…
ROCKLAND — William A. Flottman, 63, of Rockland, died on Monday, October 16, 2023 at the Sussman House in Rockport.
A complete obituary will be published later.
A funeral service…
Riley School seeks a Math Facilitator. We are looking for the right person to support our Upper School ( ages 12-14).
Part -time position begins early December and runs thru June.…
Hammond Lumber Company (Hammond) has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine for the third year in a row and a Best Company to Work For in New Hampshire for the first time. These…
CUSHING — Brandon S. Yeaton, 32, died unexpectedly, Friday, October 6, 2023 at his home.
Born in Brunswick, September 3, 1991, he was the son of Roberta Olson and Bradley Yeaton. Educated…
The Riley School, located at 73 Warrenton Road in Rockport, Maine has indoor and outdoor spaces available for rent. The school invites individuals, organizations and corporations to inquire about…
James (Jim) Taylor, 59, passed away peacefully on October 5 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, having valiantly fought an aggressive form of melanoma for over 3 years.
Jim was…
CUSHING — Lorraine Perry Jones, 87 of Cushing, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on October 6, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Lorraine was born in Warren, Maine on February…
EDDINGTON — Maine State Police are actively seeking an individual who has stolen vehicles in the Eddington area and led police on a chase.
“At this time based on his conduct and…
letter to the editor
Across the country we face unprecedented challenges — inflation, a housing crisis, an opioid epidemic — too many community members are living in unsustainable conditions without quality healthcare…
CAMDEN and ROCKPORT — The first Sunday call came in at 6:54 a.m. from Knox Regional Communications Center in Rockland, asking Camden Fire…
“I am in the same or more pain today than I was yesterday”
CAMDEN — Approximately 50 people gathered on the Village Green in Camden on Saturday evening, Oct. 14, 2023, at 5:45 p.m., for a candlelight community vigil for Israel. In statements provided to…
(FREE EVENT) Treat yourself to a family fun night of living history at the museum!
Transportation history is…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 228 calls for service for the period of Oct. 10 to Oct. 17. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 9,000 calls for service.
Summonses
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What to do with the end-of-season bounty
So, how do you solve a problem like beets? They’re available in season now and packed with fiber, folate (vitamin…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
In August, I waxed rhapsodic about the Acura Integra Type S, a sport sedan for grownups who…
Janice (Trim) Ryder, 87, passed away on October 7, 2023, in Searsport from complications of a fall.
She was born to Ralph and Geneva (McLaughlin) Trim on May 2, 1936, in Somerville,…
Manford H. Durkee was born June 1,1940 at home on Islesboro, Maine. He passed away on September 30, 2023 at home on Clark Island, Maine.
Manford graduated high school in 1958 and…
ROCKLAND — The Farnsworth Art Museum is one of 64 museums nationwide to be awarded an Access for All grant from the Art Bridges Foundation. The grant will be used to expand free admission First…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor’s Workplace Safety and Health Division (SafetyWorks!), Maine Fire Service Institute, Office of the State Fire Marshal, and Maine Department of Agriculture,…
Wayne (Sonny) Harvey died peacefully in his home October 9, 2023. He was born in October of 1948 to Hazel and Elmer Harvey. His mom decided then and there to call him "Sonny" because he was born…
ROCKLAND — Eleanor Webbley McClelland, 96 died on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Breakwater Commons in Rockland. She was born June 11, 1927 in Arlington, Massachusetts, the second child of Frederick…
THOMASTON — Cory L. Daniello, 46, died peacefully in her sleep, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, while awaiting a heart transplant due to a life long…
LINCOLNVILLE — Iris McKay Dougherty, 95, widow of Carlton Dougherty, died on October 7, 2023, at the Sussman House in Rockport.
A complete obituary will be published later.
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Sonja Jean Tripp, 64, passed into the arms of Jesus on October 12, 2023. Sonja loved Jesus and wanted everyone to know Him. She loved spending time with family and friends.
Gardening,…
The Riley School is pleased to have welcomed Caroline Saxe-Cobaugh to the Board of Trustees. Caroline's passion for independent school education and her diverse non-profit experience make her a…
What do we want for our town
I have always been a prolific dreamer. They are often long and complex, but, much to the chagrin of some of my patients in my day job, I am not one to analyze or interpret dreams.…
Pen Bay Sailing League’s second regatta was hosted at Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club September 30. Forty-three high school sailors from eight Maine high schools, including Camden Hills, Oceanside,…
letter to the editor
As a lifelong dairy farmer it’s fair to say I know a thing or two about milking. As a taxpayer, I am nearing the end of my useful life and have little left to give. I feel as though I have been…
letter to the editor
I am happy to be writing this letter in support of Kaitlin Callahan who is running for a seat on the Rockland City Council. Although I…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Oct. 6-12.
Bryton Allen, 28, of Belfast, sexual…
‘We’ve proven that it can be done....but we must also have a sustainable business model
WALDOBORO — The Waldo Theatre announces a gift of $2,500 received from The First in support of its community arts and education programs. The First has signed on at the Sustainer level as part of…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Sept. 30 - Oct. 10.
An arrest or…
ROCKPORT — Pen Bay Medical Center (PBMC) is currently displaying its third temporary art exhibit along the walls of the main hospital hallway near Patient Registration.
Current featured…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Oct. 5-13.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in…
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, has voiced her concern over the U.S. Coast Guard’s (USCG) decision to no longer maintain two daybeacons in…
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Although I have never been a resident of Rockland, I have great affection for the Lime City. During my pre-retirement years I was known to publicly state on many occasions, tongue-in-cheek, that…
letter to the editor
Kaitlin Callahan spoke at the Rockland City Council Candidate panel Thursday, September 28. Wow, she is impressive. She is new to me and I was thrilled to hear a smart,…
letter to the editor
Wolfden Resources Corporation is a Canadian mining company that purchased land currently zoned as a “protection…
letter to the editor
There is never a good time to borrow $154 million dollars, but with inflation soaring, now is an especially bad time.
RSU 40 wants to borrow more money, which over the life of a 25-year…
facilitators Chris Battaglia and Michele Christle and ‘Fostering Connecting Across Maine’s Political Divides’
BUCKSPORT — National storytelling program StoryCorps invites the public to attend an interactive event November 15, 2023, at 6 p.m., at the Alamo Theatre, in Bucksport. StoryCorps’ One Small Step…
THOMASTON — For Fire Prevention Week, the Thomaston Fire Department and Thomaston EMS came to visit on Friday, October 13, 2023 to talk to the Thomaston Grammar School community about fire…
OWLS HEAD — Louis M. Leach, 93, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Lou was the beloved husband of Agnes Sullivan Leach.
A full obituary…
