Another fantastic Bean Supper in the books! We loved seeing all your faces on Friday for a super sweet community event. The perfect way to fight the winter blues is…
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ROCKLAND – While conducting a patrol in a suspected drug trafficking location in Rockland, police identified a vehicle with falsely attached license plates, and…
State lawmakers are considering a bill that supporters say would make it easier for Mainers with low credit scores to take out small loans: the law would give financial technology companies…
My mom recently had a Christmas gift returned to her, 48 years later.
In 1976, my mom, Diane Roesing O’Brien to you, crafted a book, illustrated with the watercolor…
You can still sign up for this week's sessions.
If you have ever wanted to get into rowing, now is the time. Megunticook Rowing is offering free Learn-to-Row sessions this week…
BELFAST — St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 95 Court St., Belfast, will observe the start of the Christian season of Lent with a traditional Ash Wednesday service at noon March…
made by hand with an anvil and a ball peen hammer
ROCKPORT — Rockport resident G. Bion Richards will be exhibiting his copper sculptures of birds and salt water fish in the Marine Room of the Rockport Public Library during the months of March and…
Maine Water employees once again came together to support its local communities with donations through food pantry donations, warm winter coats and scholarships…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 14-20.
Allen James, 43, of Jackson, aggravated trafficking of scheduled…
CAMDEN – A short protest by the Audacity Cat, an activist group in the Midcoast, greeted attendees of the Camden Conference…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 14-20.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Feb. 17-21.
Camden
Jennifer M.…
launched Feb 1 with live stream coverage of the US National Toboggan Championships
PORTLAND—A new Maine-based film and TV streaming service just launched this month. If the creators achieve their goal, the platform will be a curated "Netflix for Maine" with immersive…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 14-20.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent…
After Maine's Dept. of Education…
BELFAST — A Jackson man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs in Jackson April 4, 2024.
Allen James, 43, was…
Live demonstrations will take place Saturday
BELFAST — The fifth annual Belfast Ice Festival is underway, with glistening ice sculptures popping up all over the downtown…
ROCKLAND — Joan M. Winchenbach, formally of Warren, Maine, passed away peacefully on February 9, her 95th birthday.
Born in Wareham, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Arthur L. and…
the Big Art class at Camden Hills Regional High School
CAMDEN — Each February, Page Gallery gives its walls over to the children of the community for its Youth Art Exhibition. This year's prompt is to create a piece of art…
We’ve got FOUR fresh-made, absolutely mouthwatering cupcake flavors today, and you’re going to want to try them ALL (we can hardly work under these conditions):…
Friday, May 23
The soulful, mesmerizing blues singer from down Louisiana way returns. Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., A 7:30 p.m. show. $25 advance at the box…
helping more people protect their furry friends
Rockland — Heidi Neal, the marketing manager for J. Edward Knight Insurance, has successfully obtained her Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance license. With this accomplishment, Neal will…
READFIELD — A Belfast woman has been identified as the victim of a violent Feb. 19 incident on Giles Road in Readfield, according to a press release from Maine State Police. …
At a regularly scheduled Feb. 18 meeting, the Camden Select Board voted unanimously to give Janice Kay, who is again the owner of 39 Main…
Dewey 'Punky' Clifford Curtis, 73, died February 15, 2025, peacefully at home.
Born in Rockland, Maine, on March 2, 1951, he was the son of Albert Leroy and Eva Mae (Richards) Curtis. He…
ROCKLAND — David R. Hoch, 95, died peacefully Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport. David maintained his independence at his cherished Masonic Street home until his…
David Lee Farley, a man of boundless love, was born in Rockland, Maine, to Thomas and Charlotte Farley on August 11, 1943. He was a cherished husband…
THOMASTON — On the afternoon of Sunday, February 16, 2025, the Lord welcomed Etta Amanda (Tucker) Walker to her permanent home in heaven.
She was born August 9, 1953, to Everett and Arletta…
WALDOBORO — Darrylyn K. Costigan, 72, passed away peacefully at her home in Waldoboro on February 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born in Lincoln, Maine on November 9…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Nov. 11-22.
Belfast
James K. Colcord to Julia M.…
CAMDEN — Voting 4 to 1 on Feb. 18,…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
Minivans too have been upgraded in features and luxury. Although it is still true that no one casually-on-purpose drops the keyfob to a minivan on the bar at a posh club, hoping to attract…
From Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— On Feb. 19, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) scorned the recent firing of 1,000 employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs across the country…
From Washington, D.C.
The following update from Washington, D.C., was sent by Maine's Congressional District 2 U.S. Rep. Jared Golden.
Since taking office, President Donald Trump has made swift,…
now accepting applications for 2025 scholarships
College of the Atlantic, Maine College of Art & Design, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, and University of New England will join The Worthington…
PORTLAND — The …
ROCKLAND — On Wednesday, March 5, at 5:30 p.m., Abi Morrison L.Ac. will be speaking on selecting and blending teas appropriate for the season, for health, and for flavor, at the Hole in the Wall…
CAMDEN — Points North Institute, home of the Camden International Film Festival (CIFF), brings the 5th edition of Cabin Fever Film Fest to the Camden Opera House…
Maine Department of Labor announces upcoming no-cost trainings for March 2025.
Upcoming classes:
Life Safety…
LINCOLNVILLE — Bill Carroll, 78, passed away on February 3, 2025.
Bill and his wife, Nancy, have lived in Lincolnville for 31 years. Their three daughters grew…
CUSHING — Bruce Jennings, 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Cushing, Maine on February 11, 2025, with his family by his side after a short but courageous battle with brain cancer.
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HOPE — Bertha M. Luce, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, after a period of declining health.
Born December 29, 1932, in Rockland to Peary and Glenys…
UNION — Our dad died and we are heartbroken. Archie E. Mitchell, age 94, died in the Special Care Unit at Pen Bay Hospital with peace, dignity and love on February 16, 2025 after a tragic fall at…
A Bird's Tale
As we write this on Feb. 17, the Great Backyard Bird Count is in its final hours. We’ve participated and seen some wonderful birds, though like many of you, we were confined to counting from…
Share the Y and get rewarded!
For our February Membership Drive, we're encouraging our members to share what they love with someone they love!
When you…
APPLETON — Jason A. Gushee, 75, of Appleton, passed away on February 8, 2025, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport. He was born on January 5, 1950, to Carleton Jesse and Natalie Irene (Mink)…
BATH — Pine Tree Society is seeking submissions from artists for Maine holiday-themed artwork for its annual holiday card fundraiser.
“For the…
'Commissioner Keliher — Pat — has served this Administration and the people of Maine with great distinction'
Governor Janet Mills said Feb. 18 that Patrick Keliher, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), will retire from his position on March 14.
"After…
January 25 marked the exciting kickoff of the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie season in Knox County! Girl Scouts from six local troops gathered for a dynamic day of fun…
NEW YORK — Simon & Schuster said Feb. 18 that it will publish a posthumous book by David McCullough, one of the nation’s most decorated historians, winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, two National…
