VINALHAVEN — It is with deep sorrow and much love we announce the passing of a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Randall W. Farnham, 67, who passed away unexpectedly due to…
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When Maine’s legislature returns Tuesday, July 25, it is expected to replace the property tax stabilization (“freeze”) act for seniors with new provisions in existing laws.
The property…
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Tim Sample is a Maine native whose unique New England style of humor has gained him a national following. When introducing Tim on ABC’s Good Morning America Charles Gibson referred to him as, “The…
ROCKPORT — Pen Bay Medical Center welcomes Rachel Picone, DNP, FNP-C, WHNP-BC, AAHIVS, to the Pen Bay Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases team. Picone is accepting new primary care patients…
ROCKPORT — Pen Bay Medical Center welcomes Elisabeth Frederick, CNM, to the Pen Bay Women’s Health team.
As a certified nurse midwife, Frederick provides care before, during and after…
The Lincolnville Tennis Courts (adjacent to the Lincolnville Central School) will closed from Monday, July 24, through and including Friday, July 28, for…
The weekend is shaping up to at least be half good with Sunday Fun~Day looking to be the best. That’s fabulous because we will be serving…
WALDO — Janice Marie Curtis, 83, of Waldo passed away on July 20, 2023, at home. She was born in Swnaville the daughter of Frank Herbert and Jeannette Mary Roberts.
Janice was a generous,…
“Bill Taylor would be well pleased with this year's winners of his namesake Bill Taylor Essay Contest,” said Camden Conference, in a news release. “Congratulations to Hailey Gagnon of Brewer High…
FALMOUTH — Douglas Gordon Hartley passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 in Scarborough, Maine surrounded by family and friends.
Douglas was born in London, England, on March 25, 1934. His…
ROCKLAND — Elizabeth “Betty” B. Ekberg, 96, of Rockland, Maine, passed away at Winward Gardens in Camden on July 14, 2023. Betty was born on February 11, 1927, to Sylvester and Blanche (Ely) Brown…
Last week, nine members of Scouting BSA Troop 200, of Camden, joined scouts from around the state and beyond for a six day experience at Camp William Hinds. Located on Panther Pond in…
Oysthers Raw Bar & Bubbly opens in Bath
BATH—Captain Angus McGregor Crosby was a lobsterman since he was 14 on Georgetown Island before he died unexpectedly in 2021. His daughters, Lauren Crosby, 29, and Sadia Crosby, 28, each had her…
“Music, Masts, and Lobster Traps” will be held on Sunday, Aug. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Maine Maritime Museum in Bath. Special dayside events will celebrate Maine's lobstering heritage.…
Camden Planning Board to hold public hearing on bold ordinance changes to accommodate denser housing
CAMDEN — The Camden Planning Board is to convene this evening, July 20, and hold a public hearing on ordinance amendments that comply with…
The unconditional love of a pet, whether it’s a dog, cat, horse, rabbit, hedgehog, bird, a little rat or hamster, captures our hearts. Pets are family members and loving and trusting them brings…
University of Maine at Machias has announced its spring 2023 Dean's List.
The University of Maine at Machias recognized 138 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the spring 2023…
Part I: Quilts date back to the Middle Ages, in various parts of the globe
The quilt collection of the Camden-…
THOMASTON — Marion R. Hall Stone passed away July 18, 2023. Born January 29, 1925, she was one of four children to Leon and Mary Francis Hall. Her three siblings Theresa, Virginia & David have…
ATTENTION ALL SOUTHPORT ENTHUSIASTS! Our soft shell jackets and vests are now 20% off (youth too)!!
You…
All skill levels are welcome at the Pemaquid Beach Triathlon, taking place this year on August 27.
Advertised as “Maine’s most beautiful triathlon,” the Pemaquid Beach Tri is a sprint…
The Owls Head Transportation Museum (OHTM) is poised to host the largest airshow in the state this summer with their Wings & Wheels Spectacular on Aug. 5 & 6…
ROCKLAND — The Maine Lobster Festival takes place August 2-6, 2023, at Harbor Park in Rockland, and will once again be offering free admission every day to all visitors.
Jim Campbell, of Belfast, died Tuesday June 20, 2023, of a heart attack.
James Joseph Campbell was born in Philadelphia August 22,1946, to parents James J. Campbell and Margaret Maguire.…
Life Scout Bruce Bossow, Jr., of Boy Scout Troop 254 based in Warren, completed the final stages of his Eagle Scout Project to benefit the Waldoboro Free Clothing Closet. Bossow, who lives in…
Perhaps you have heard about green burial lately and wonder what it's all about?
Green burial is not a new idea. It is a return to the age old, earth friendly way of burying our dead…
Sunflour in Hope and The Place in Camden
MIDCOAST—Two micro-bakeries have quietly opened their doors this summer. Take a look at what they’re offering:
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Carmen Reed is a people person, and enjoys helping clients navigate the process of buying and selling their home. Previously a director of the Chamber of Commerce, she has…
A Bird’s Tale
Maine gets a good share of very rare birds. Some of them keep coming back.
Over the past few weeks, Maine’s ocean and offshore islands have played host to at least two exceptionally unusual…
Fundraiser for LifeFlight July 30
ROCKLAND — When Paige Smith woke from what she thought was routine laparoscopic surgery, she glanced over to the white board that is…
CAMDEN — Carter Mann, 76, of Camden, passed away on July 8 at Sussman House in Rockport after a long evening surrounded by his immediate family.
Carter was born at Camden Hospital on May 8…
seeking volunteers to help glean the fields
ROCKPORT — “The ‘Blues’ will be ready early again this year,” said Coastal Mountains Land Trust, in a news release.
CMLT invites the public to participate in its 21st annual free blueberry…
College students from Knox and Waldo counties are finding success in schools close to home and across the country. This week we highlight the following:
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PALERMO — Nancy Rose Carrel, 72, of Palermo, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023. She was born in Dixmont, Maine on August 25, 1950, to William and Christine (Hustus) Ridley.
Nancy…
THOMASTON — The Lady Knox Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented certificates of appreciation to the Owls Head Transportation Museum and Warren Kincaid, the museum’s Ground…
“Hamlet,” the capstone production of Heartwood Theater’s first 20 seasons, opens July 28 with six evening performances ending Aug. 5. For those who love Shakespeare, for those who have never seen…
HOPE – Voters approved a $3.48 million 2023-24 Hope Elementary School budget at a special Town Meeting July 13. In doing so, they affirmed all spending and revenue recommendations put forth by the…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
If you’re confused about why Mazda offers two compact crossover SUVs with two rows of seats, the CX-5 and the CX-50, you’re not alone. The extra zero in the badge seems to…
Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to drift into the North East, and winds have carried it back into Maine. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has the majority of Maine in the “…
Snowlion Repertory Company drew an enthusiastic, sizable audience July 11 for “The Christmas Bride,” a two-hour concert version of a classical musical romance based on the Charles Dickens short…
Good morning,
Starting in the month of August, I will be teaching using Zoom, on a new topic called the “The…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds July 10-14.
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Jane Clark to Shaun Edward Hutto.
Cary A.…
ROCKLAND — Eleven contestants will compete for the title of 2023 Maine Lobster Festival Delegate at the 76th Maine Lobster Festival, according to The Maine Lobster Festival. The coronation will…
ROCKPORT — Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital welcome Salma Batool-Anwar, MD, to their Hospitalist Services teams.
As part of the Hospitalist Services team, Dr. Batool…
THOMASTON — “Celebrated self-taught artist James Zoller has once again demonstrated his generous spirit by donating the proceeds from his recent exhibit, "Life in Color," at the Craignair Gallery…
DAMARISCOTTA — Coastal Kids Preschool, in Damariscotta, announces that long-time CKP teacher Sara Larson has become the school’s special education coordinator.
Larson has worked at Coastal…
APPLETON — Betty J. Dyment, born Dec. 13, 1946, passed away on July 4, 2023 at the age of 77. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald I. Dyment.
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CAMDEN — Dawna Gay Pine, 74, of Camden, passed away on July 16, 2023 as the result of Alzheimer’s.
Dawna was born on October 10, 1948 and raised in Long Beach, California by her parents,…
FRIENDSHIP — William Arthur Jahnke, 87, of Friendship, passed away peacefully at Harbor Hill Center in Belfast on July 4, 2023. He was born on March 20, 1936, in Barryville, New York to parents…
