For many in the education world, summer is a quiet time for planning and reflection. But for Literacy Volunteers of Waldo County (LVWC), this summer will be its busiest time. Recognizing that too…
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thinning the poppies ... one lone mullein .... a worrisome newcomer
My garden keeps me guessing. I have my own ideas of what should grow where, but my garden? It’s on a completely different track. Fifty years of trying to impose our will…
ROCKLAND — Twenty four new veteran tiles were celebrated yesterday at the Midcoast Area Veterans Memorial’s wall of recognition, in Rockland.
Dave Sulin, of the American Legion, read each…
The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine’s 2022 Golf Fore Kids’ Sake at the Samoset Resort raised a record of $51,555 on June 27 to support one-to-one youth mentoring in Midcoast, central and…
UNION — The agenda for the next Regional School Unit 40 school board meeting has been set.
The meeting will be held Thursday, July 7 at 7 p.m. via livestream and in the district’s central…
Historical Association offers two ways to learn about Madam Sally Wood, Maine’s first woman novelist
Madam Sally Wood (1759-1855), considered Maine's first woman novelist, was actually writing novels even before Maine became a state.Wood published her first novel in 1800 under the pseudonym "A…
This Independence Day, law enforcement agencies in Maine are working hard to reduce impaired driving, according to Maine’s Bureau of Highway Safety, in a news release. The primary goal of the law…
GORHAM and ROCKPORT — Marylee Burt Dodge, 91, died peacefully June 16, 2022, in the company of her family at her home in Gorham.
Born January 8, 1931, in Hartford, Connecticut to Leo W. and…
OWLS HEAD — For the passersby wondering if their peripheral vision were playing tricks on them while passing a house on Ingraham Drive, in Owls Head, maybe not. A corner pillar is temporarily…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Deandera D. Lang, of Searsport, 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…
free exhibit, ticketed Reception and Live Auction, July 31
CAMDEN — The Camden Public Library and artist Colin Page, owner of the Page Gallery on Bay View Street, are hosting an encore of “Camden on Canvas.” The event, to be held throughout town July 29…
My name is Stephen J. Hemenway, a retired Deputy Sheriff of 32 years, currently living in Northport, producing a national family educational public access tv show called "The Children's Corner,"…
I’m pleased to add my voice to the many supporters of Jan Dodge’s re-election to the State House of Representatives from the 39th District, including the towns of Belfast,…
Letter to the editor
Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, it’s interesting to note that while all eight Democrat and Independent…
A fireside celebration of life for Heath Edward Barrett, 40, who passed away peacefully February 3, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer, will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Family…
Mary Frances Weaver Dutch passed on to her next life following a short experience with liver cancer on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. As most know, Mary had a positive diagnosis of progressive Multiple…
ROCKLAND – Knox County Sheriff Tim Carroll is about to switch uniforms and shorten his morning commute by a smidge. In a move that creates a full-circle effect, Carroll has been hired to become…
preventing overdoses and infections through harm reduction programs
MaineHealth has received a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for a statewide overdose and…
MIDCOAST — The Midcoast Babe Ruth baseball regular season has concluded with final contests being played June 28-30 around the Midcoast.
Below is a rundown of final regular season game…
Avian flu precautions issued; owners advised to keep birds indoors to prevent disease spread
Another detection as of June 28 of highly pathogenic avian flu in a backyard bird flock has prompted the Maine Dept. of Agriculture to issue a list of precautions. They include recommending…
Elections Aug. 30
ROCKPORT — Three Rockport residents have stepped forward to run for an empty seat on the Rockport Select Board. Their nomination papers are now circulating, and they have until 4 p.m., July 22, to…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
“At 60 miles an hour the loudest noise in this new Rolls-Royce comes from the electric clock.” You’re likely too young to remember this famous tagline from adman David…
CAMDEN — Megunticook Rowing is pleased to announce summer rowing programs for all ages and levels of rowing experience. Rowing is the perfect way to get fit and enjoy the beauty of our waterways…
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 Rockland Golf Club hosted a Ladies Association golf outing, the Ryder Cup 6/6/6, on Thursday, June 30.
Below are the results from the outing as submitted to the sports…
ROCKPORT — Goose River Golf Club’s Twilight and Ladies Leagues continued in action this week.
Below are results from the June 28-29 events as reported to the sports department.
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shortness of breath, coughing, throat irritation, and/or an uncomfortable sensation in the chest
Ground-level ozone concentrations will be climbing in Maine on Friday, July 1, 2022, and are expected to reach unhealthy levels, according to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection…
on display July 1-31
BELFAST — “From the Dory Boat: the Magic of Belfast Bay” a selection of photographs by Nicolle Littrell will be on display in the Kramer Gallery of the Belfast Free Library, July 1-31, 2022. The…
‘In Maine, all children 10 and under must wear a life jacket. Adults don't have to wear them, but they must be available on board’
The Maine Marine Patrol will once again be looking out for anyone violating Maine’s boating under the influence laws and sharing safety information during the national Operation Dry Water weekend…
A gorgeous sunny holiday weekend is upon us and with the sun not going down until almost 8:30 p.m. it’s time to squeeze everything out of each day and night. Here are some fun things to do this…
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
From Cathy Sherrill, executive director at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor: On Wednesday, June 28 the Opera House was contacted by Louis Prima Jr’s management and informed that the group would…
Letter to the editor
From Memorial Day weekend, through mid-June, the Stewardship Education Alliance (S.E.A.) presented Poetry on Windows.…
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…
HOPE — Five Town Football will be holding its annual Jammer Camp football skills and drills session at True Park in Hope next month.
The camp will be held July 12-14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30…
Arts in the Barn, at 17 Hathorne Point Road in Cushing, is hosting the exhibit "3 Women in the Abstract" with Wendy Clayton, Erika Manning and Marli Thibodeau.
They are…
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests in roads, bridges, broadband infrastructure
On June 29, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced funding from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to launch the Climate Ready Coasts initiative that will…
three company premieres
ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre will present the 2022-23 season of The Met: Live in HD, the Metropolitan Opera’s series of live high-definition cinema simulcasts…
BLUE HILL — Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital has received a $1 million pledge from philanthropists Neil and Trudie Prior in support of the Next Century of Care: Keeping Our Promise campaign. The…
Clayton L. Thompson, 97, went to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ on June 28, 2022. He was born in Montville, Maine on March 29, 1925, to Linwood and Alma Thompson.
He married the…
CUSHING — Patricia P. Farmer, of Cushing, Maine, died peacefully at the Sussman House hospice on May 20. Pat (how she preferred to be called) lived an extraordinarily rich life of 95 years.
…
Registration deadline July 15
BOOTHBAY — Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine DEP are co-sponsoring a four-hour classroom and field event hosted by Boothbay Region Water District on Thursday, July 21,…
BELMONT — Nancy W. Jordan, 74, of Belmont, passed away on June 28, 2022 in Rockport. She was born in Morrill, Maine on September 12, 1947 to Frank and Nadine (Thompson) Brown.
Nancy lost…
Five young ladies have been selected as Sea Princesses to compete for the title of 2022 Maine Sea Goddess at the 75th Maine Lobster Festival.
The coronation will be held Wednesday, Aug…
River Arts Gallery showcases its Members’ Show until July 23
DAMARISCOTTA—One portrait is the deep, bold blue of twlight whereas the other two are the hot orange fire of Autumn.
River Arts Gallery is currently hosting its Members’ Show featuring 160…
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 — The Rockport Public Library hosted a 5K run/walk race event Saturday, June 25 with perfect weather as a fundraiser for the Friends of the Rockport Public Library, a volunteer group who…
ALLENTOWN, PA Congratulations to Elaine Landry, of Thomaston, for being named to the Muhlenberg College Dean's List for the Spring 2022 semester.
Muhlenberg College students and Muhlenberg…
BANGOR — The following students have been named to the Spring 2022 Dean's List at Husson University. Students who make the Dean's List must be enrolled as an undergraduate student, carry a full-…
Letter to the editor
Earlier this month, Trekkers hosted its annual 5K fundraiser for the first time from its own location. After almost a decade of the route starting from Thomaston Library, it was the first (of many…
