ROCKPORT— Department of Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher presented John and Judy Williams of Stonington the annual “DMR Andy Mays Award of Excellence” at…
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Patricia A. Murray, 81, passed away on February 28, 2025, in Portland, Maine.
Born on July 28, 1943, Patricia spent her early years in Rockland, attending schools in Warren and Rockland. It…
CUSHING — Albert Warren Hutchinson Jr., 60, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 with his loving family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Rockland, October 11,…
If you are a Maine based artist working in ceramics, glass or wood and are interested in displaying your work in the Barn this summer, now is the time to reach out…
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Reference: Karen Grove’s comments about the TV report on Montgomery Dam.
Allison McKellar’s statement that the elvers die at the wall: I believe that is…
Sales of single-family homes…
ROCKLAND — Three dedicated students from Mid-Coast School of Technology are heading to the SkillsUSA competition with a powerful story of community service and compassion. Their project, focused…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Dec. 23 - Jan. 3.
Belfast
Martha A. Albert to Mary…
the new MRI technology comes with multiple benefits
ELLSWORTH — Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital opened its new state-of-the-art MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) suite on February 19, 2025. MRIs are a non-invasive…
her world turns upside down when a socially inept and grief-stricken millionaire stumbles in
BELFAST — Belfast Maskers present the first play of their 2025 season, "Becky’s New Car", a high-octane comedy by playwright Steven Dietz. The play will run from…
During a special ceremony at the 2025 Maine Fishermen’s Forum, the U.S. Coast Guard, District 1, was honored for its heroic rescue of the crew of the Maine fishing vessel Three Girls.…
Maine Marine Patrol Specialist Dan Vogel received the 2025 Maine Lobstermen’s Association Officer of the Year award during the 2025 Maine Fishermen’s Forum in Rockport…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Feb. 24-28.
Appleton
Leroy…
"under the present Reign which are so notorious to us that we should be glad never to hear of them again"
Long before the United States declared independence on July 4, 1776, the people of the British Colonies in North America were taking sides – Patriots vs. Royalists. Here in the District of Maine,…
Dirigo Experience is a six-day overnight camp for Deaf and hard of hearing youth
ROME — Pine Tree Camp has received a two-year, $200,000 grant from the Evelyn S. and K.E. Barrett Foundation. The Barrett Foundation funds organizations that benefit…
Sprinter Runs the Marathon: Poems For Those Who Think Differently
CAMDEN — Poet Dave Morrison will be hosting a book release party Friday, March 28, at 7 p.m., in the Blue Cafe (Camden Opera House 3rd floor). Admission is free and all are…
deadline March 31, 2025
THOMASTON — The Knox Museum, home of Revolutionary General and first Secretary of War, Henry Knox, is accepting applications for its 2025 summer internship program. This summer long program offers…
The Maine Principals Association has named Gabriel Nathan Lash, of Waldoboro, as recipient of its 2025 Principal's Award.
The MPA established the Principal’s…
Need a break from cooking dinner? Come on in and grab our home made ricotta & herb stuffed shells with Italian sausage and bolognese sauce. Our wonderful Chef is…
Court staff and law enforcement never call and request personal or financial information or money
The Maine Judicial Branch is warning people about scam telephone calls falsely claiming to be from law enforcement demanding that the person called pay a fine over the telephone supposedly because…
March 4 hearing
Following a month's delay due to…
letter to the editor
In the wake of President Trump's repeated delusional assertions that the U.S. will "take over Gaza" after some two million Palestinians are summarily…
letter to the editor
I am angry and frustrated with President Trump’s and the Republican Congressional management of our country. Two of my concerns are the following:
I vehemently opposed the Medicaid Bill in…
Jay Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere was blindsided when a flood clipped the winding roads of her small valley community in May 2023. But as flood waters receded, a new challenge for LaFreniere…
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Setting the record straight about plans to convert Camden's yellow school house to workforce housing
The Elm Street School is one of the most iconic buildings in Camden. It has served our community for generations, having been built before the Civil War. Our families are among the many who have…
UNION — The Union Fair Society, in cooperation with Jane and Sarah McCloskey, will introduce a permanent exhibit at the 2025 Union Fair/ Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival.
This exhibit will…
RSU 71 has opened its registration for Kindergarten and Pre-K for school year 2025-2026.…
Belfast Area High School has announced the selection of this year’s DAR Good Citizen: Marley Kormann, daughter of Eric and Tanya Kormann of Belfast.
The Good Citizen selection process…
March 4, 2025
AUGUSTA — On March 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Maine Recovery Action Project (ME-RAP) will gather at the Maine State House for a powerful day of…
From Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a news release from Senator Angus King, he commented on his March 2 appearance on CBS …
Loss of federal funding, diminished investor interest and a President Trump anti-offshore wind Executive Order make Maine’s plans for developing a commercial-scale offshore wind manufacturing…
letter to the editor
Is Maine so liberal that there isn't a scintilla of disapprobation regarding Janet Mills' recent activity as our Governor? In addition to her very public support for including males in female…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 20-26.
Daniel P. Crowe, 45, of Portland, probation violation in Frankfort March 29, 2022…
Every morning, as I leave the house, our cat Lila is at the bottom of the stairs wanting to be let out. Every morning I remind her that, despite the bright sun she had spotted from her perch…
Special Olympics Maine successfully concluded its Winter Games in just one action-packed day on February 26, 2025, as organizers made the decision to adjust the…
A fairytale of love
BELFAST — The Playhouse presents “Foolish Fishgirls and the Pearl,” a comedy for adults on March 14, 15, 16 and March 21, 22, and 23; Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 4 p.m. This…
The 1925 Camden Herald reported on April 28 that Camden Garden Club held its first meeting of…
welcoming donations of warm blankets, twin-sized fitted bedsheets
ROCKLAND — Rockland's Emergency Warming Center will open Sunday, March 2 and Monday, March 3, 2025, from 6 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. both evenings.
EWC has a…
VINALHAVEN – Vinalhaven firefighters called to 26 East Boston Rd arrived to find heavy fire visible from the front of the 1.5 story residential…
letter to the editor
I am stunned at the Channel 6 report on the removal of the Montgomery Dam. There was so much misinformation recorded that I feel compelled to state my opinion.
1) Ellen…
letter to the editor
I just sent the following message to Susan Collins:
Where does this end, Senator Collins? The two-against-one pile-on of Vance and Trump against Zelensky was a disgrace.
Diplomacy?…
CAMDEN — Are you a budding Itzhak Perlman? Do you know a burgeoning Daniel Barenboim? Bay Chamber is accepting applications for two programs that honor…
Sales of single-family homes in Maine have risen by double-digits since this…
May 1, 2025 deadline
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is currently accepting applications for the Bank’s 2025 Career & Technical Education Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship is…
LEWISTON — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Vegetable and Small Fruit Growers Association are hosting a …
spring workshop series at meets at Aldermere Farm, Brodis Blueberries
ROCKPORT — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has partnered with Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Maine Farmland Trust, Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Dec. 9-20.
Belfast
Andrea Assael and Jeffrey…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 13-27.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…
