Call for artists for the Boothbay Region Art Foundation’s 15th annual juried Art in Maine exhibition to be held at the foundation gallery Oct. 8 through Nov. 13.
Art in Maine exhibit…
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It is rare when you see a thoroughly qualified candidate like Doc Wallace so unfairly assailed by a self righteous gang, all of whom did not even bother to take him on regarding a single local…
Well-known interior designer Michael Hampton, who has led projects all over the United States, is opening a shop in Rockport Village under the name of Hampton & Co.…
letter to the editor
I have refrained from responding to the defamatory attacks on my husband, Doc, but finally, I feel it necessary to speak out. First of all, I respect…
letter to the editor
I’m writing to voice my support for Jason Trundy as the next Sheriff of Waldo County. I have served as the Waldo County Commissioner for District 2,…
Letter to the editor
I am writing this in support of Jason Trundy in his bid to become the Sheriff of Waldo County. I have a long history of working with Jason beginning back in 1995, when I became the Victim/Witness…
I have known Doc Wallace for several years and do not think the recent attacks online on his character are fair or true regarding his run for the Rockport Select Board.…
ROCKLAND – Through Saturday, Aug. 27, New Hope Midcoast is holding its 10th annual Shop for Hope (Pop Up Shop) sale of new and gently used clothing for adults and children at the Flanagan Center…
Letter to the editor
It was a year ago today that 13 American military service members made the ultimate sacrifice when they were killed by a suicide bomber terrorist at Abbey Gate, Kabul Airport, Afghanistan.
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AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…
ROCKPORT — Goose River Golf Club’s Twilight and Ladies Leagues continued in action this week.
Below are results from the Aug. 23-24 events as reported to the sports department.
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Dear Voters of Waldo County: It may come as a surprise to some of you to learn that the REPUBLICAN candidate for Waldo County Sheriff is Todd Boisvert.
Todd,…
Lette to the editor
Though Ralph Wallace presents himself as an independent thinker, he is not. He supported Trump, Kavanaugh and the overturning of Roe.
Rockport doesn’t need his dated opinions or…
Rockport has a special election scheduled for Aug 30 to fill a seat on the Select Board. We have an opportunity to elect a NEW well qualified candidate, Ralph "Doc" Wallace, for this…
Although I am not a Rockport resident, my husband and I do know Doc and feel he would represent a balanced perspective in serving as a Select Board member. He is certainly a man of character and…
letter to the editor
Approximately five years ago, Doc and his wife, Haunani, bought a home next door to us in Rockport. My wife and I found this couple to be the most caring and thoughtful neighbors…
BELFAST — A Newcastle man has been sentenced to nine months in jail for sexual crimes he committed to an at-risk youth.
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To spend $54,000 getting chemical, biological, physical data of river
CAMDEN — Voting unanimously, the Camden Select Board agreed Aug. 23 on a resolution crafted by Town Attorney Bill Kelly and Town Manager…
ROCKLAND — September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. It’s a time when the Rockland Public Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to encourage everyone to sign…
‘proud of our employees who have helped us reach this achievement’
Hammond Lumber Company (Hammond) was recently recognized as one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Maine. This statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize, and honor the…
ROCKLAND — The 1970 Medomak Valley varsity baseball team that won the state championship will be honored by the Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame as an outstanding team during its Hall of Fame ceremony…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…
PALMYRA — The Medomak Valley golf team opened the season Aug. 24 with a tri-match against Nokomis and Cony at the Fogg Brook Resort.
Below are the results from the tri-match with Medomak…
Letter to the editor
The Maine Lobster Festival Board of Directors and Members would like to say a big thank you to all the volunteers who gave their time during the 75th Festival.
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Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
On paper, this machine is daunting: A “hand-crafted” 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 tuned to 577 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque; every technological trick in Mercedes-…
ORONO — With the grand opening of the E. James and Eileen P. Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center (Ferland EEDC) at the University of Maine, a new chapter begins in engineering…
Each October, the Maine Board of Pesticides Control conducts a program to collect and properly dispose of banned and unusable pesticides from homeowners and farms. This year, collection days will…
to be recognized in the Oct. 17 edition of Mainebiz
CAMDEN — Allen Insurance and Financial has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine. This is the company’s 11th consecutive year on this list.
“Best Places results are based…
MEDDYBEMPS — Ruth E Woods, 90, died August 23, 2022, at her home in Meddybemps, the same house where she was born on May 4, 1932.
Ruth was the daughter of Robert and Bessie Gillespie. She…
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Over the years nearly every branch of the military has sent their top-ranked professional musicians to Boothbay Harbor’s Opera House to perform. While travel was restricted during the height of…
ROCKLAND — A new school year will begin soon and Rockland police are asking that everyone be extra vigilant on the roadways, particularly during the morning commute.
“Please remember to…
The Rockland Public Library is pleased to introduce Bendable Maine, a robust learning marketplace, in partnership with the Maine State Library.…
On Friday August 12, 2022 the Camden High School (CHS) Alumni Association held its 116th Annual Alumni Banquet at the Elks Lodge in Rockland. One of the highlights of the banquet is the annual…
A full year in the making, Bendable Maine allows state residents of all ages and backgrounds to easily discover content that is just right for them and then acquire new knowledge and skills…
ROCKPORT — Five Town CSD Adult Ed has two trips scheduled for spring 2023 which have free information nights this fall.
Adult Ed is planning a trip to Pennsylvania Dutch Country – Lancaster…
ROCKLAND — Local youth mentoring organization, Trekkers, joins the “Get Into Nature” initiative as one of several programs supported by the National Recreation Foundation made possible by the…
FRIENDSHIP — Douglas M. Richards Sr., 78, passed away peacefully at the Saint Andrews Village Gregory Wing on August 22, 2022.
Doug was the youngest son of Clarance and Myra (Genthner)…
This past Saturday, Aug. 20, the competition rolled on at Wiscasset Speedway as the track hosted their second NEMA Night of the 2022 season, featuring the NEMA Lites but also including…
CAMDEN/ROCKPORT — Scheduled training of the Camden-Rockport Police Departments will take place this evening, Aug. 24, at the public schools, according to Police Chief Rnady Gagne.
“This is…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…
ROCKLAND — The Apprenticeshop is opening registrations for fall high school sailing.
This fall the Apprenticeshop is welcoming experienced and new sailors in the Rockland community for its…
The Town of Camden has launched a new, large-scale program of planting shade trees along our residential streets and has budgeted for over 50 trees to be planted this year. Dave St. Laurent and…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Aug. 8-15.
Appleton
Susan T. Akers and Frank G. Akers Exemption Trust I to…
CAMDEN — Janice (Bowley) Manus passed away peacefully at Sussman House on August 15, 2022. She was 73 and suffered from Parkinson’s disease with Lewy Body dementia for a number of years.
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Restorative Justice Project announces volunteer informational sessions, training dates for Fall 2022
“We hope you’ll join us!” said Restorative Justice Project Maine, in a news release.
Informational sessions are open to anyone interested in learning more about the many ways to volunteer…
LIBERTY — Bryan Morgan Benner passed away July 30, 2022, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, after years of heart problems and diabetes. He was born November 8, 1953, at Miles Hospital in…
VINALHAVEN — Connor Gene Lazaro was born July 14, 2004, to Kimberley Walker and Craig Lazaro. He brought to life the saying “it takes a village” and made himself a…
CUSHING — David Allen Dickey, 66 of Cushing, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, August 16 at the Sussman House after a period of declining health, with his sister by his side. …
