CAMDEN — Voting 4 to 1 on Feb. 18,…
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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…
We welcomed seven new rowers to the sport during our January Free Learn to Row sessions! If you have ever wanted to get into rowing, now is the time. This is probably our last free Learn to…
No Kings
A No Kings protest was held Feb. 17 at the Capitol in Augusta, with approximately 300 gathering in the cold and strong biting wind, "to mark Presidents’ Day at the State House in…
CAMDEN — After sending a code violation order to the owner of 39 Main Street, in downtown Camden, Camden Select Board will hold a public hearing Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. on what the town has…
BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, Feb. 18, to discuss a number of topics featured on City Manager Erin Herbig’s…
I last made lobster for Valentine’s Day 12 years ago. February 14, 2013. I bought a couple bugs from Graffam Brothers, and made dinner for my wife after the toddlers went to bed, following…
opinion
The building at 39 Main Street, which is best known as the former longtime home of Janis Kay’s store Surroundings, may soon be condemned. And if that leads to the building’s removal — which to me…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Feb. 10-14.
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letter to the editor
The U.S. Senate must reject Linda McMahon’s nomination to serve as U.S. Secretary of Education.
As evidenced by the U.S. Senate confirmation hearing this week, Linda McMahon lacks the…
CAMDEN — Ann Marie (Polk) Brown, 55, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Born in Belfast on June 14, 1969, she was the youngest daughter of William and Elmore Polk. She…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Corey D. Williams, 49, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 9, 2025, shortly after enjoying a cherished visit with his parents in Florida.
Born in Rockport on October…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 7-14.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent…
The following students at Belfast Area High School have been named to the Second Quarter Honor Roll:
Grade 9
HIGH HONORS: Ian Beal, Luciana Birocco, Walden Cutting,…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 7-13.
Tyler Barnes, 38, of China, operating under the influence in Montville Aug. 28,…
Power Reds is the preferred donation for trauma patients
ROCKPORT — The Red Cross will be holding a blood drive Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., at the Pen Bay YMCA Rockport.…
CAMDEN — United Midcoast Charities (UMC) has launched a new initiative to empower the next generation of leaders: inviting high school students to participate as Junior Grant Readers.
"With…
required jackets cost money, donations appreciated
Students at Waldo County Technical Center (WCTC) participated in their annual SkillsUSA competition at the local level on January 24, 2025. The winners of these…
UNION — The Trustees of the Union Fair Society has signed a contract with Rockwell Amusements to provide carnival rides and attractions during the Union Fair / Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival…
'We are having a real winter'
MIDCOAST — The storm that no one really knew what was going dish out has arrived today, Sunday, Feb. 16, with the National Weather Service upgrading its advisory from a storm watch to storm…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Nov. 11-22.
Belfast
James K. Colcord to Julia M.…
From Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Interior and Environment Subcommittee, said in a Feb. 15 news release that the Trump…
ROCKLAND — A city-wide parking ban in Rockland begins Sunday, February 16, at 10 p.m., and continues until Monday, February 17, at 6 a.m.
Off-street…
There will be a winter parking ban for all streets and parking lots in Camden, except for the Public Safety lot on Washington Street, from midnight, February 15, to 6 a.m., February 17, to…
ROCKPORT — "Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers, but early detection can save lives," said MaineHealth, in a news release. "Many in the fishing and maritime industries face high exposure…
ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital has begun a new partnership between its Pediatrics department and Mainely Teeth, a nonprofit mobile dental clinic that brings access to quality dental care…
BURNHAM — Lisa Jo Nickerson, 56, of Burnham passed away on February 7, 2025, at her home after a long illness. Lisa was born May 14, 1968, the daughter of…
Cold Water Dipping groups gathered at frozen ponds and chilly beaches from Brooklin to York to support Maine domestic abuse victims on February 9.
The Statewide “Love…
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Zhen Chen pled guilty Jan. 28 in Lincoln County Unified Criminal Court to a Class B offense of cultivating more than 500 marijuana plants and agreed to pay a $400 fine. He received a two-year…
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine's Second District, circulated the following update from Washington, D.C.
Standing up for workers
