AUGUSTA—On Saturday, September 2, and Sunday, September 3, the weirder you are, the more you’ll find your people in the second year of the Maine Odd & Unusual Show held at the Augusta Civic…

There will be a Celebration of Life service for Candace Green on Sunday, October 8, from 2 - 4 p.m., at her daughter’s home, 29 Cobb Rd in Camden. This celebration will be outside, around a fire,…

ROCKLAND — Linwood T. ‘Inky’ Holmes, 75, died peacefully, Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Bayview Manor in Searsport.

Born in Rockland, April 15, 1948, he was the son of David K. Holmes and Ruth…

CAMDEN — Francis “Frank” Joseph O’Hara Sr., 91, died on August 3, 2023, at his home in Camden, Maine, surrounded by his family. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on October 29, 1931, he was the son…

There is no trial date, but a Midcoast business owner filed a $2.5 million lawsuit against a Camden lawyer in 2021 citing assault and common law battery, attorney malpractice, and intentional…

ORONO — Two highlights of the Pass It Forward women’s basketball coaching clinic Oct. 1 at the University of Maine include a keynote speech by Lani Silversides, the founder of Strong Girls United…

The creative juices were flowing last Friday morning here at the Barn as students painted their masterpieces! Painting with a palette knife instead of a brush…

ROCKLAND — Following the near personnel collapse of the 13-member Knox Regional Communications Center in August, the Knox County…

ROCKPORT — The intersection of routes 17 and 90 in West Rockport was again the site of a crash this morning, at 7:30 a.m. 

A driver eastbound on Route 17 apparent attempted to turn left…

The Camden Rotary Club will hold its annual Blueberry Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 2, from 7 to 10 a.m., at the Camden Public Landing. The event is part of the annual Windjammer Weekend…

If you haven’t been to a Saltwater Hillbilly show this summer you have been missing out!! Key West’s got nothing on us for entertainment…

ROCKLAND — Millicent ‘Millie’ Fowlie Tolman, 94, died peacefully, Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport.

Born in Rockland, April 20, 1929, she was the daughter…

ROCKPORT and BELFAST — Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital announce a new partnership with Transport1, a Yarmouth-based wheelchair transportation service.

Beginning…

BELFAST — Waldo County General Hospital’s Sleep Lab has received accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). This accreditation reflects WCGH’s dedication and…

ROCKPORT — Pen Bay Medical Center care team members were honored with nursing awards during a ceremony held Monday, Aug. 21, on the hospital campus. The ceremony was the first in-person awards…

UNION — Lyle Burgess Cramer, age 80, passed away August 30, 2023 from the “long goodbye” of Alzheimer’s Disease at Sussman House in Rockport. He was born May 14, 1943, the son of Burgess Cramer…

WASHINGTON — With immeasurable sorrow the family of Sandra J. Magill, our Sandi, announces her death on Aug. 04, 2023. Sandi was held in her final moments by daughter Caitlin and husband …

CAMDEN – United Midcoast Charities celebrated the extraordinary life of past board member and friend Sani Wolf Fogel during its annual summer event on August 22.…

CAMDEN — While construction and rehabilitation of approximately 1.5 miles of Route 1 in Camden to the Lincolnville town line is not…

Our Fall Clearance Sale starts Friday, September 1st. We have a large selection of perennials, shrubs, and trees on sale. 

Born and raised in Mid-coast Maine, Alicia obtained her real estate license shortly after graduating from Lincoln Academy in 2019. Alicia's clear communication skills help her assist her clients…

Being a caregiver for a loved one can be a rewarding and loving experience, but the demands may also cause emotional and…

CAMDEN — Care Team members at Quarry Hill gathered together on August 21, 2023, to celebrate DAISY Award nominee Margie Placides, RN. Placides was nominated by a nurse colleague at Quarry Hill,…

Maine Dept. of Labor announces its upcoming no-cost trainings for September 2023 safety classes.

Upcoming classes:

• 10-Hour Construction Standards: …

SOUTH THOMASTON — Marcia Jo Baum Whitten, 72, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, Friday, August 25, 2023 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Rockland,…

Rockport, Maine – Down East magazine announced Aug. 30 the promotions of Will Grunewald to editor in chief and…

Twilight League, August 22

A/B Flight Gross Skins

Adam Lynch (1), Brian Wickenden (1),…

If the weather cooperates on Friday, September 1, the Moody Mountain Road between the Hope Road and High Street will be closed to through traffic allow for the replacement…

Bluebird Ocean Point Inn invites you to come hear singer songwriter, Ed DesJardins this Thursday evening, August 28th from 6:30 to 8:30PM at Ocean Point Kitchen.  For over thirty years Ed has been…

Bluebird Ocean Point Inn invites you to come hear singer songwriter, Ed DesJardins this Thursday evening, August 28th from 6:30 to 8:30PM at Ocean Point Kitchen.  For over thirty years Ed has been…

Saturday, Nov. 11

Grammy Award winning cellist Mike Block and his band blend original music with global influences to form a fresh and accessible sound. 7:30 p.m. concert. Advance tickets $…

A sliver of sparkling white beach was the last stronghold against the incoming tide for the last-of-the day beachgoers, their brightly colored beach toys, umbrellas, towels and bathing suites…

Enter Boothbay Region Art Foundation’s annual ARTinME Showcase! This juried, large format show will run Oct. 7 through Nov…

Hello to all my fellow Belfast people. In June of 2000, I was elected Mayor and served three terms for eight years. I retired from Mayoring and took off two years and came…

ROCKLAND — The three Knox County Commissioners will assemble at 2 p.m., Aug. 30, at their offices at 62 Union Street (Knox County Courthouse) for a special meeting.

The Commissioners will…

College students from Knox and Waldo counties are finding success in schools close to home and across the country. In this edition, we highlight the following:

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BELFAST — The Waldo County YMCA will host two Fun Run events on October 7 and 8. The Superheroes for Kids 5K is for ages 13 and older. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to take part in A Child Shall Lead…

One of the realities of living in Midcoast Maine is you can probably expect company in the summer. People will want to come to see you; old friends, relatives, friends of friends who are passing…

BELFAST — The beloved Belfast Joy duck, and the subsequent…

WALDOBORO — Brenda K. Simmons, 82, passed away at her home in Waldoboro on Aug. 4, 2023.

Brenda was born on December 21, 1940 in Damariscotta to Fred and Grace (Nichols) Keene. She grew up…

Such a caring, customer-centered and safety-conscious carmaker is Volvo that it has somehow infused this family wagon with vitamin B5, presumably to help us fight heart…

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 264 calls for service for the period of Aug. 22 to Aug. 29. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 7,425 calls for service.

Summonses

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CAMDEN – The Megunticook River Citizens Advisory Committee (MRCAC) hosted another monthly speaker series on August 23 at Camp Bishopswood, on Megunticook Lake in Hope. For this month, FB…