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LINCOLNVILLE — Kerry J. Albano, 72, wife of Michael J. Albano, died on Friday, June 23, 2023 at the Sussman House in Rockport. 

A complete obituary and services will be published later. …

Update (6/26/2023, 3:45 p.m.) The adult male found deceased as firefighters battled a house fire in Lincolnville has been identified as Fritz Trisdale, 75. 

ROCKLAND — A Knox County grand jury recently issued indictments against 26 people. The jury completed its session on June 16 with 144 charges including kidnapping, assaults, drug…

WARREN — Mark Erickson, 72, of Warren passed away on June 23, 2023.

A full obituary will follow when available.

Halls of Waldoboro has care of the arrangements, to extend online…

ROCKPORT — A generous and carefree spirit unexpectedly departed this world on June 20, 2023.

Joseph Fitzpatrick Libby, 56, was born with and lived his life with the most kind, thoughtful,…

ROCKLAND — Dana E. Cunningham, 76, died unexpectedly, Monday, June 12, 2023 at his home.

Born in Augusta, October 25, 1946, he was the son of Nelson and Eleanor Chase Jacques. After leaving…

CAMDEN — Richard (Dick) Matlack, aged 82, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2023 at Quarry Hill Retirement Community in Camden, Maine, after living valiantly with Parkinson’s Disease in his later…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Once an Outlaw, featuring Chris Anderson of the Outlaws with special guest Jon Butcher, is coming to the Boothbay Opera House on Sunday July 2. This show brings a new and exciting line…

Born and raised in the Mid-coast region, Alicia Long has strong ties to the local community. A graduate of Lincoln Academy, Alicia pursued a career in real estate immediately after high school.…

Volunteers from Camden Garden Club joined local partners to beautify the Camden Public Landing: “a new fresh look greets locals and seasonal guests to our landmark destination,” said CGC, in a…

June 2023

FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE:

Every Friday & Saturday, 12:30 - 2:30

Sign up on our website:

www.coastalchildrensmuseum.org

Under “Visitor Info” then select “…

Rockland Golf Club Men’s Group results, Sunday, June 24

Individual Points

1st    Mer Doucette…

Picnics by the shore… Secluded spaces… Summer in Maine…

It is officially summer. You can tell by the traffic on Route 1/Atlantic Highway, as our summer visitors explore the coast. Long days,…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity May 29 - June 23.

An arrest or summons…

Lunch Specials for June 26-30 at the Southport General Store

Monday: Hot Ham, Swiss…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 12-24. 

An arrest or summons does not constitute a…

ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from June 12-16.

Arthur M. Andrews, 37, of Searsmont, theft by unauthorized use of property in Camden April 18, 2022…

Rockland Golf Club Men’s Group

Individual Points

June 24, 2023

The Coast has the potential to reach the Moderate range on the Air Quality Index

Particle pollution concentrations are expected to reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups level Sunday, according to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), in a news release. A…

ROCKPORT — Pen Bay Medical Center is pleased to welcome Michael Case, PA-C; Christine Hawxhurst, PA-C; Craig Urwin, PA-C; and William Robert Walker, PA-C, to the PBMC Walk-in Care team.

ROCKPORT — From July 6 through July 29, the Rockport Public Library will feature two shows of artwork. Prints by Maine graphic artist Alan Claude will be displayed in the library’s lower level,…

CAMDEN — Joyce H. Braley, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, June 19, 2023, at Quarry Hill in Camden. Her loving family was at her side.

Born in Dexter, August 3, 1931, she…

With artistic flourish, painter Eric Eddy put the finishing touches to a large mural that now graces a large wall facing the Mechanic…

We have many fun events planned for the summer at the Southport General Store! Stay in the loop by following us on Instagram and Facebook (SouthportGeneralStore) or…

Low for-sale inventory continues to hinder buying efforts across Maine. Statistics shared by Maine Listings show sold-prices for homes increased 6.57 percent in May 2023 compared to May of last…

BELFAST — A judge is considering whether or not to offer bail to Matthew Pendleton, accused of killing his friend, following a Harnish bail proceeding at Waldo…

The Barn at the Southport General Store…

“All the recipient agencies made an appeal for more volunteers from the community”

BELFAST — The Belfast Rotary Club donated $15,500 on June 21 to ten local food pantries and cupboards, a soup kitchen and other local agencies that provide Belfast area children, families and…

LOCKPORT, New York — Kelley (Smith) Glena, 52, of Lockport, New York, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2023 with her husband John by her side after a long courageous fight with cancer.

MANCHESTER, Connecticut — Margaret Smith Peet, 92, finished her life’s journey on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Manchester Manor in Manchester, Connecticut. She was the daughter of the Rev. Jesse…

Boothbay Harbor

2023 is an historic sailing season for the pinnace Virginia, and Boothbay Harbor’s Windjammer Days is her debutante ball. There is much to discover about how to sail a 17th…

The Camden-Rockport Historical Society is once again hosting half-day summer history camps at the Homestead for ages 7-12.…
touch a truck, kids’ lawn concert, lawn party, story time at the farmers’ market, and more

ROCKLAND — Rockland Public Library announces its Midcoast Summer Reading Program for ages 0 - 18, from June 26 - Aug 9.

Visit the library today to pick up your registration and summer…

“The feeling of being surprised at the end of each painting session is invigorating”

CAMDEN — Camden Falls Gallery presents “Return to Camden,” a new exhibit featuring Tad Retz. The show opened on Friday, June 15 and runs through July 14, 2023.

Camden Falls Gallery is…

ROCKLAND — Steel-Pro Incorporated, a manufacturer in the stainless steel pressure vessel industry, announces the recipients of the first annual Steel-Pro's Welding Student Scholarship.

Thomaston Grammar School students participated in a fun-filled Jumangi-themed field day, June 22.

“What a perfect day it was for it!” said TGS.

Students participated in a variety of…

Belfast Area High School has announced the names of students on the Honor Roll for the fourth quarter of the 2022-23 school year.

Grade 9

HIGH HONORS: Kathryn Bitely…

Citizens gather to pay homage to their community

BELFAST — Nearly 100 people gathered at Belfast City Hall to attend the City of Belfast’s 250th anniversary celebration, which marks the City of Belfast’s founding…

Ryder Cup 6-6-6

Thursday June 22, 2023

 

GRAY — Susan “Sue” D. Harmon, 82, died peacefully Sunday, June 18, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born April 4, 1941, in Rockland, the daughter of Dr. Frederick C. Dennison and Margaret (…

a current wait list of 80 infants and young toddlers

ROCKPORT — The Penobscot Bay YMCA’s Child Care Program has been awarded $54,500 from the Maine Child Care Infrastructure Grant Program by the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services…

BELFAST — Tony McKim, President and CEO of First National Bank, joined Jennifer Boyton, Belfast Branch Manager, and other staff met at the Waldo County YMCA(WCY) to present a check for $5,000.…

BROOKS — Nicole “Nikki” Grayling, 41, passed away from natural causes on May 27, 2023. She was born in Augusta on February 8, 1982, to Jay and Becky (Greene) Luce.

Nikki was a 2000 graduate…

Goose River Golf Club League Results for June 20-21

Twilight League, June 20

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 9-15.

Edward R. Mylen III, 43, of Hartland…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Livingston Taylor has been touring for nearly 50 years, and his newest recordings hold the same freshness as his music from decades past. His brother James Taylor may have enjoyed more commercial…

Celebrate the 4th of July in STYLE at the American Dream Machines Event

Convertibles of any age or make get into this event for FREE!

Put…

Lincoln Home Newcastle Maine July 4 Boneheads Barbecue Fireworks

The Lincoln Home is hosting a lawn party to celebrate the fourth of July from 4:30 - 8:30pm, with premium fireworks viewing at dusk. Dance on the lawn to the fun music of The Boneheads and enjoy…

Windjammer Days 2023

The Maine State Aquarium, a program of the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), will hold an open house for four days, June 28 through July 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., to preview the…

BATH/PORTLAND – A U.S. District Court Judge again ruled in favor in early May of a Bath Iron Works employee who filed a lawsuit in December 2022 for injuries he said he suffered when he assisted…