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Patrick Chamberlin, CIC, a member of the business insurance  team at Allen Insurance and Financial, is now a licensed property & casualty  insurance consultant in Maine.

“This is an…

The following news release from the Town of Thomaston presents municipal remarks concerning the Dragon Cement closing. It follows:

Dragon Cement has been an integral part of our community…

SPRUCE HEAD — This has been a banner year for the Spruce Head Community Hall & Historical Association, according to the Association, in a news release.

“Built in 1923, the shingled Hall…

SEARSPORT — Judith "Judy" Ann Page, 81, of Searsport, Maine, passed peacefully in her sleep on September 3, 2023.

Judy was born on December 21, 1941, to Harry and Hattie (Pecott) Grant in…

LINCOLNVILLE — Gerald “Jerry” Allen Bernier died after a long illness on April 9, 2023 at his home in Lincolnville, Maine surrounded by his wife, family, close friends and his dogs.
 

UNION — Marilyn S. Davis, 84 of Union, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her home in Union on September 3, 2023.

A full obituary will be published when available.

BELFAST — An exhibit of watercolors, “Following Light, Color, and Nature” by Jaeohk Cho Keenan, is in the Kramer Gallery of the Belfast Free Library for the month of September.

Keenan is a…

NFL Sunday ticket, open bars, tv

You read that right!! The NFL Ticket has come to Brady’s and starting week 1 Brady’s will have 7 TV’s going with all your favorite teams…

THOMASTON — In a company news release issued Sept. 6,  Dragon Products Company, Inc. ("Dragon"), a subsidiary of Giant Cement Holding, Inc. ("GCHI"), said it would gradually idle production…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Aug. 21-25.

Belfast

learn something new in a relaxed atmosphere

BELFAST — Waldo County Handcrafters’ Day is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 5, in Belfast. This long-standing program is back after a three-year hiatus. 

Registration deadline is September 15…

MONROE — Charles Dale Moody, 86 of Monroe, passed away surrounded by his family Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Nothernlight Hospital in Bangor. 

Dale as he preferred to be called, was born…

Particle pollution concentrations are expected to reach "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" (USG) level Wednesday September 6…
#bird-column, #Jeff and Allison Wells, #birds, #boothbay register, #maine, #wiscasset newspaper, #yellow warbler

All through the summer, the background noise in many a historic Maine town (for those paying attention) is the constant chittering of chimney swifts overhead. These sooty brown-colored “flying…

Don Campbell Band

The award-winning Maine-based Don Campbell Band has been a mainstay at concerts, fairs, festivals, cruises, and civic events for over two decades, performing a mix of Don’s original music and…

Nichole Kindelan, CIC, ACSR, CPIW, became an Allen employee-owner in August 2023.

A native of Caribou, Maine, Nichole is a graduate of Northern Maine Technical College.

With 25+…

letter to the editor

It is obvious from the article on Dr. Meryl Nass’ Maine Board Licensure in Medicine (MBLM) hearings that your journalist did not view the actual hearings. …

EAST SANDWICH, Massachusetts — Sally A. (Baxter) Hasenfus, 85, of East Sandwich, Massachusetts, passed away on September 2, 2023 after a brief period of declining health. She was born in Boston to…

Born and raised here in the Mid-coast, Jane has since raised four of her own children in this close-knit community. Seeking a post-retirement career in real estate, Jane looks…

MONTVILLE — David D. Short, 62, of Montville, passed away on August 30, 2023, in Rockport.  

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Sussman House in Rockport.

LINCOLNVILLE — Donald Ross Heald, Jr., 89, husband of Betty Heald, died on August 22, 2023 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born in Lincolnville on March 4, 1934, he was the son of Donald R. and…

Woodworker and chainsaw artist Pasco Grove on his cutting edge technique

Two carved wooden benches grace downtown Belfast, both nautical-themed. One is a whale with sailboats and one is a mermaid. Both works of functional art were made by chainsaw artist Pasco Grove,…

Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi

Denali is a mountain in Alaska—the tallest in North America and the centerpiece of a 6-million-acre national park. (No connection to Denial, which is a state of mind and a…

Kendall Dean

Bluebird Ocean Point invites you to come hear the multitalented singer, songwriter, Kendall Dean this tonight from 6:30 to 8:30PM. 

Kendall Dean is a professional vocalist and multi-…

BELFAST — In a world where weather forecasts are dominated by satellites and meteorologists, some rely on the predictions of animals. While many are familiar with Pennsylvanian Punxsutawney Phil,…

One2One Home Care at The Lincoln Home Newcastle Senior Independent Assistance
Amidst smiles, hugs and tears we celebrated the retirement of Roxanne Andrews, our One2One Home Care Manager at The Lincoln Home…

ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Aug. 28-Sept. 1.    

Appleton

Evan M. MacDonald and Gail A. MacDonald to…

Also, new monthly Family Film Matinee begins Sept. 24

ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre announces its 2023-24 Season of Family Series shows, a series of top-quality live arts programs from around the globe, according to the Stand…

ROCKLAND (Sept. 4, 2023) — A strong swimmer died in the ocean alongside the Rockland Breakwater, Sunday afternoon. He was not in unfamiliar waters, and he did not drown, according to a…

Learn how to knit a triangle shawl with Annie Buchholz on Friday, September 8th from 9-11am! 

Each…

Gossiping with the neighbors… pandemic baking… apples at the library…

During the eight months since I took over this column from my dear Ma, I often try to find the appropriate cover photo, something that will draw in the casual browser of PenBayPilot, and get them…

Defendants stand accused of spreading negative rumors about plaintiffs

BELFAST — A judge is currently considering whether or not to allow the voluntary dismissal of…

MONROE — The Monroe Community Library has been awarded funding from The Maine State Library and the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development as part of the “Remote Work through…

a true story from the community told with a magical spin

BELFAST — Local production company Feet Pic Productions is currently in pre-production of Rockweed. A feature film set in the Midcoast area, Rockweed is loosely based on a true…

The Southport General Store & Barn will be closed Monday, September 4th for Labor Day! Enjoy the day!

We will see…

CAMDEN — There could not have been a finer weekend to celebrate Camden’s most storied legacy, the windjammers that make their trade where the mountains meet the sea, and contribute to the town’s…

When the last of the chowder was served and the votes were tallied, West Bay Rotary President Trina Kuykendall announced The Waterfront Restaurant as the winner of the 2023 Chowder Challenge.…

When the last of the chowder was served and the votes were tallied, West Bay Rotary President Trina Kuykendall announced The Waterfront Restaurant as the winner of the 2023 Chowder Challenge.…

vintage car show, sock hop, ice cream social, and more

CAMDEN — Residents of Quarry Hill’s assisted living community are celebrating National Assisted Living Week, September 10 through 16, with a variety of activities and events in keeping with this…

Medomak Junior Varsity Girls Soccer Team opened their season home opener versus Oceanside Middle School Sept. 1. Final score was Oceanside 2 and Medomak 0.

Eight minutes into the game…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Aug. 25-31. 

Jeremiah W. Chauvin, 45, of Knox,…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Aug. 14-18.

Belfast

Krishna Peter Paul Perry II, mystic, philosopher, yogi, teacher, healer, husband, father, brother, and son transitioned out of his physical body on August 27, 2023, in Union, Maine.

Krishna…

THOMASTON — Dennis James Cunningham, 69, passed away at home, Wednesday, August 30, 2023 after an all too brief battle with bladder cancer. His loving wife of 48 years, Gloria, was by his side.…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Aug. 13-31.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Aug. 18 - Sept. 1.

An arrest or summons…

showcasing an array of house artists

CAMDEN — Camden Falls Gallery presents “Camden - a Boater’s Paradise”, showcasing an array of house artists. The new exhibition will open on September 1, 2023.

As with many others, Camden…