ROCKLAND — Mary Ilvonen Orne, 92, died, Thursday, June 2, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at her home following a period of declining health.
Born on the Ilvonen Farm in Owls Head on…
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CAMDEN — Deb McDonald, a member of the business insurance team at Allen Insurance and Financial, has earned the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor, one of the insurance industry’s most…
Matthew Talbot, a 21-year veteran with the Maine Marine Patrol, has been promoted to Colonel, replacing Jay Carroll, who retired after 26 years of service, including three as Colonel.
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River Arts Gallery in Damariscotta features a show heavily populated with Midcoast artists
DAMARISCOTTA—Walking through River Arts Gallery in downtown Damariscotta (36 Elm Street), it’s evident there are a lot of artists from Midcoast Maine represented in their latest juried show, “Wild…
A graveside service will be held for Vernon "Gene" Wyman on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 11 a.m., at Hunt's Memorial Cemetery in Liberty.
Memories and condolences may be shared…
BRISTOL, Tennessee — John “Butch” Wesley Gamage, 76, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Sunday, May 29, 2022 in Bristol, Tennessee. John was born on November 7, 1945 in…
ROCKLAND — Catherine “Cathy” Anne Fox (formerly Hobbs) passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, from a brain tumor.
Cathy was an educator at heart. After volunteering at her children’s schools…
In business
Kirkpatrick Sales & Rentals of Union, has been named an authorized dealer for Bobcat Company, a global leader in compact equipment. Founded in 2018, Kirkpatrick Sales & Rentals serves…
letter to the editor
It is fascinating to begin to become acquainted with some of Lincolnvillle’s town boards and committees. I am impressed with the many individuals who dedicate their time, and I have found it…
Boothbay Harbor Sewer District received a $200,000 American Rescue Plan Act grant June 1 to design a seawall around its facility for protection against sea level rise. The district was one of…
For those coming back to Maine, here's what's new...
ROCKLAND—This is our annual “Welcome back” article to acquaint those who haven’t been around this winter to see what’s open, what’s closed, what's new, and what's happening. Here is your Rockland…
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…
divisional championships set for Saturday
MIDCOAST — The Busline League playoffs continued in full swing Thursday, June 2 with games around the Midcoast.
Below are scores and stats for playoff contests submitted to the Penobscot…
letter to the editor
Mail-in ballots are currently available at the Rockport Town Office, and the town election is June 14.
We all have the amazing opportunity to elect Jim Annis to our Select Board, and what…
The ballot questions about Thomaston Green have confused many and created doubt in the minds of some. Be assured that the “Green” is NOT in danger of being developed and lost to public enjoyment.…
As a Green Independent Party House of Representatives candidate, I urged Governor Janet Mills to sign the open primary bill passed by this year’s legislature. LD 231 became law without her…
Back in December of 2020, I supported Jordan Barnett-Parker running for the Lincolnville Select…
opinion
You may have heard in the news recently about the upcoming “Residents’ Day” at Maine State Parks. Gov. Janet Mills has waived day use fees for Maine residents at our parks and historic sites on…
The Points North Institute has announced the launch of its third season at their Shotwell Drive-In. Constructed in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to bring the community…
the only safety net dental clinic in Waldo County
BELFAST — Waldo County Dental Care (WCDC) has received a $7,500 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides support to organizations…
June 6 in Rockport and June 7 in Belfast
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — Pen Bay Medical Center (PBMC) and Waldo County General Hospital (WCGH) will hold open houses on June 6 and 7 to celebrate a MaineHealth program that for 20 years has…
‘Our City is now about 97% generating from our own solar. it’s terrific.’
BELFAST — The City of Belfast is opening two new electric vehicle charging stations available for public use near the Belfast Footbridge. These electric vehicle charging stations consist of two…
The Maine Lobster Festival has extended the deadline for applications for the Maine Sea Goddess Ambassador to June 11, 2022. The Festival is looking for 20 young women to serve as Sea Princesses…
ROCKPORT — Sani Fogel was surprised to see several of her close friends, her daughter and various Select Board members crowded into the…
Need an excuse to get outside this weekend?
You can fish without a license June 4-5, 2022, according to Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, in a news release.
“Whether you haven't fished in years, since you were a kid…
NORTHPORT — Catherine “Cathie” Baker Adams, 62, of Northport, Maine died May 24, 2022 at Waldo County General Hospital after a valiant battle with COVID-19.
Cathie was born in Peekskill,…
With a weekly stop in Rockport Harbor Park
ROCKPORT−Brother Shucker is a new fixture in Rockport and beyond the cheeky name, the food truck offers something no other food truck in the Midcoast has ever offered: fresh, raw oysters shucked…
WALDO — Ruth Ann Bean, 65, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at the Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast.
Born September 11, 1956, in Rockland, to Herbert and Jane (…
MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina — A Memorial Service for Orman “Jerry” Deane, 77, formerly of Camden who died on September 21, 2021, will be held Friday, June 17, 2022, at 1 p.m., at the Long Funeral…
Former Mary E. Taylor building
CAMDEN — With the completion of Rose Hall (formerly known as the Mary E. Taylor building) next to the new Camden/Rockport Middle School at 34 Knowlton Street, in Camden, its occupancy has begun…
Coming out of the weird cold front, Sunday is looking like the best day for outdoor fun, so here are a few indoor events to keep you entertained on Friday and Saturday.
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ROCKPORT — Goose River Golf Club’s Twilight and Ladies Leagues continued in action this week.
Below are results from the May 31 and June 1 events as reported to the sports department. …
MALDEN, Mass. — As the sun rose on Saturday, May 21, the Megunticook Rowing youth program was preparing for its first official race of the spring season.
While it may have been a hot day on…
WALDOBORO — The Medomak eighth grade baseball team hosted St. George in Waldoboro for round one of the Busline League playoffs Tuesday, June 1.
Though both squads saw multiple runs cross…
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…
letter to the editor
Spring lost its color
Its softness and its song. Time stopped
Grieving the lives lost
letter to the editor
FACT: You are what you eat.
QUESTION: Why are fish fed corn & soy called salmon?
Jennifer Hill lives in Waldo
Letter to the editor
The work that Denise Munger has done as a Rockport Select Board member has been spectacular. I have known and worked with Denise on important issues for…
Book review
While reading Rapture and Melancholy, the newly published diaries of Edna St. Vincent Millay, lightly yet thoughtfully edited by Daniel Mark Epstein and with a foreword by Millay literary…
Lette to the editor
I am writing in support of Denise Munger for the Rockport Select Board. I know Denise through my work on the Rockport Budget Committee and the Library Committee. She listens to comments from…
Letter to the editor
We will cast our ballots to re-elect Jordan Barnett-Parker to the Lincolnville Select Board this month. …
Scouting BSA Pack 200’s most recent monthly camping trip brought them to Mount Desert Island for an idyllic weekend of camping and hiking in Acadia National Park. During the weekend,…
Earl W. Gammon, 90, died May 28, 2022 at the Sussman House in Rockport. He was born April 9, 1932 in Warren to Edwin Gammon and Mildred (Waltz) Gammon.
Earl grew up in Warren and graduated…
Opinionated at any speed
The top of the Jeep model lineup needs a bit of explication: Once upon a time, there was the full-size Wagoneer, favored by summer residents of big old seaside cottages in…
ORONO—The University of Maine Alumni Association’s board of directors has selected Thomas G. Peaco as the organization’s next president…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills announced Wednesday that her Administration will send the first round of $850 relief checks to Maine people beginning tomorrow.
The Department of…
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…
WALDOBORO — The Medomak Valley and Oceanside varsity baseball programs took to the diamond Tuesday, May 31 in Waldoboro to conclude the regular season.
By the end of the competitive…
Letter to the editor
On June 14, we residents of Union will vote on the future of the Thompson Community Center. Our options are,…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from May 13-23.
Michael E. Arvidson, 22, of Camden, operating under the influence (alcohol) in Rockport Nov. 20, 2020…
