JEFFERSON — “Writing the Weather” is the focus of a creative nature writing workshop led by writer and Maine Master Naturalist Andrea Lani on Saturday, February…
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responding to aging adults struggling with mental health challenges
The Office of Aging and Disability Services is offering a virtual training opportunity scheduled for Friday, March 14, 2025 - Mental Health First Aide. This training is…
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. You…
Exciting end to Chills vs. Broncos game, with Camden Hills edging out season competitor
The Camden Hills Girls Varsity Basketball Team was back in action Jan. 29 on their home court, playing in their final home game of the season, otherwise known as Senior Night — called that…
POLICE SAY THAT INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING
ROCKLAND – Eleven Maine men have been issued summonses for allegedly engaging a person for prostitution following an investigation into human trafficking at a…
Boys and girls ages 9-14
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Council 136 of the Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a free throw championship for local youth on Saturday, February 8, from 1 to 3 p.m., at …
Maine Department of Labor offers no-cost upcoming trainings in February 2025.
Upcoming classes:
Mine Safety & Health Administration: Refresher…
ROCKPORT — Robert Paul Cremonni, 90, beloved husband of Cynthia Cremonni, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Pen Bay Medical Center.
Mr. Cremonni’s family has chosen to remember his…
NEWCASTLE — Bruce Martin Lutsk was born on May 2, 1942 and died peacefully due to medical complications on January 22, 2025. He was surrounded by his family.
He was the son of Bertha and…
WALDOBORO — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Diane "Sue" Murray, who passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by cherished friends and the love of…
FRIENDSHIP — Benjamin Levi Poland, 38, of Friendship, passed away on January 26, 2025.
A full obituary will be posted when available.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of…
WALDOBORO — It is with saddened hearts to announce the passing of Barbara Ellen (Luce) Gilchrest, 70, of Waldoboro, who was a wonderful, beautiful and caring person. She passed away peacefully on…
Maine Treasurer Joe Perry said Jan. 29 that the interest rate charged on delinquent property taxes will be reduced from 8.5% to 7.5%.
For taxable year 2025, the maximum interest rate that a…
Camden Rockport Elementary School is now accepting applications for its Nature-Based Pre-K Program for the 2025-26 school year. The program emphasizes outdoor learning, a curriculum guided by…
letter to the editor
The following letter to the editor was originally submitted to the Thomaston Select Board.
I am writing to express my deep frustration and, quite frankly, disgust with the current…
A Bird's Tale
Sure, they’re common. Some would even say they’re a water-loving version of a pigeon, the way they rush in to feed in droves for handouts of stale bread. Still, on a cold winter day against a…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Jan. 5 – 20.
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If you have ever wanted to get into rowing, now is the time. We are offering free Learn-to-Row sessions January 27-31 at our training facility at Midcoast Recreation Center.
Megunticook…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Martha Francis Carlson, 98, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025.
Born on November 28, 1926, she was the beloved daughter of Ida Bell Gray Hoyle and…
In September, Camden residents and volunteers partnered with the Camden Conservation Commission and Public Works to plant trees throughout the town as part of the Street Tree Program. The…
LINCOLNVILLE – Henry Robert ‘Bob’ Plausse, 89, went home to be with his Lord, and his beloved wife Janet, on October 31, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Intended to…
BELFAST — A Brooks teen accused of the murder was indicted by a Waldo County grand jury during the court's Jan. 23-24 convening.
Atilio Delgado, now 19, was indicted…
BELFAST — The following indictments were handed up by a Waldo County grand jury Jan. 22-23.
Victor M. Amaro, 43, of Jackson, operating after revocation Jan. 7 …
MIDCOAST—Coming up in February, Midcoast Mainers will see their favorite Maine shrimp on the market again—for a very short time.
Only seven fishermen were chosen out of 40 applicants to…
Ice sculpting and dogs galore at the Camden Amphitheatre
It was a frigid Saturday for the 22nd annual Winterfest festivities in the Camden Amphitheatre on January 25, but Mainers “are hardy folks” and know how to dress in layers to keep warm,…
Event is just first of many for the day
CAMDEN – Frigid temperatures failed to deter a hearty crowd from taking a dip in Camden’s Harbor to kick off…
It was a relatively chilly week. After several years of winters that seemed a bit too mild, this last week made me think of the Januarys of my childhood. Though with less snow.
…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Jan. 20-24.
Camden
Elizabeth D. Noble to Aaron Britt and…
Maine Art Quilts and their Worldly Collection
“Inspiration: Global Fabric Traditions,” a traveling show of work by Maine Art Quilts, will be on exhibit at the Rockport Public Library from Jan. 28 through Feb. 22. The display will showcase…
Willis Alan J. Thomas, 96 of Lincolnville, Maine, passed away on January 12, 2025 following a brief illness.
Alan was born in Lincolnville, Maine on February 24, 1928, the son of Herbert E…
The Midcoast Umpire Association of Maine (MUA) will be providing training for interested new members, or individuals looking to learn more about the game of baseball or softball. The…
letter to the editor
In your January 18 article on Nordic Aquafarms abandoning its planned $500 million industrial fish farm in Belfast, Nordic is quoted as saying that, “While a few may view this as a victory, we…
Last week, the Maine Dept. of Marine Resources advised lobstermen that 90 or more North Atlantic right whales were feeding within Jeffreys Basin, in the Gulf of Maine, in an area overlapped with…
letter to the editor
I am writing to express my gratitude to an unknown Good Samaritan who came to my aid on August 15th in Rockland, Maine. On that day, I had a fall, and the kindness and assistance of…
APPLETON – Joseph E. Forti, 92, died peacefully, Monday, December 16, 2024, at his home in Appleton, surrounded by his loving family.
Born July 23, 1932, in East Boston,…
CAMDEN — Thomas MacNeille Quantrell, “Lappa” 72, passed away on December 30, 2024, in his home, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was a loving fiancé, father, grandfather and friend to all…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Jan. 17-22.
Joshua Breault, 44, of Stockton Springs, probation violation in Stockton…
by Mimi Edmunds
Advocate and mentor Maria Weymouth shared her…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Jan. 13-23.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Jan. 17-23.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…
CAMDEN & ROCKPORT — Warming…
Letter to the Editor
In a heartwarming display of community spirit and dedication, Trekkers, a leading youth mentoring organization, proudly announces that it has met its $2.5 million capital campaign goal. This…
SEARSMONT — Keith D. Grant, 89, of Searsmont died unexpectedly at Pen Bay Medical Center on January 16, 2025 after a brief hospital stay. Keith was born on…
No Greater Love
BELFAST — Throughout February, Belfast Free Library will be collecting non-perishable food items for its sixth annual food drive. All donations will…
A recent Facebook post explored a wealth of ideas
ROCKLAND—A recent post on the…
PORTLAND — MaineHealth has hired Matthew Wolden as the new chief operating officer for MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland (MHMMC).…
LIBERTY — Liberty Graphics, a Maine T-shirt printing company, announces the appointment of Scott McCormac as the new General Manager. McCormac officially began his…
