AUGUSTA — At its Jan. 8 meeting,…
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The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit Central have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of 34-year-old William “Nate” Robinson of Austinville, Virginia, whose body was discovered…
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Residents of Midcoast Maine came together on December 25 to celebrate community, good food, holiday music, and generosity.
People gathered at St. Peter’s Episcopal…
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Over the next few weeks, the Senate will consider President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees for key Cabinet positions, which require Senate approval.
If you are as appalled as I am by the…
SEARSPORT — Ronald I. Moulton Sr., 85, of Searsport, passed away on January 6, 2025.
A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025,…
ISLESBORO — Harris Evans Pendleton, 88, of Islesboro, passed away on December 31, 2024. Born on August 6, 1936, in Belfast, Maine, to Lloyd T. and Lydia T. Pendleton, Harris was raised on…
Paul Moody, 75, passed away on December 29, in Belfast.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memories…
WALDOBORO — Lyndon “Buddy” Lawson, 89, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024. Born on September 13, 1935, in Waldoboro, Buddy was the son of the late Tom and Elsie Howard Lawson…
ROCKLAND — Gregory T. Adams, 78, died peacefully, following a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy, Friday, December 27, 2024 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport. Born in Abington, Pennsylvania,…
Each and every one of us can have a positive impact on those around us
THOMASTON — Several students at Thomaston Grammar School were recognized for having gratitude at a school-wide assembly on January 10.
Students receiving the Gratitude Award were: Violet…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
Its name is longer than its wheelbase! Honda’s award-winning 2025 lineup of Civics spans 10 different models and begins with the $25,000 LX, so no surprise that the other end of the trim…
After a well deserved break for the holidays, Megunticook Rowing kicks off again with a five-day-a-week series of rowing fitness sessions on January 6th in their training facility at MidCoast…
BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will meet for its regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7, to address agenda topics including: transitional housing, updated rental…
Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Camden…
BRIDGTON — Kenneth A. Stover, 56, formerly of Belfast, died at his home on October 6, 2024. Born in Belfast on October 6, 1968 to his loving parents, Robert and Nancy Stover. He was a graduate of…
ROCKLAND — Deborah Marie (McGonagle) Donnelly passed away on December 28, 2024 after a brief illness at the age of 67.
Deb was born and raised in Reading, Massachusetts and went to college…
Beppe Gambetta is a guitarist, vocalist, composer and researcher and from Genoa, Italy whose concerts bring European and American Roots together. He’s recorded and worked…
ROCKLAND — AIO is offering a Daytime Warming Center on their property every day, Monday - Friday, from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., through Jan. 17, 2025.
AIO's original building, at 70 Thomaston St.,…
BELFAST — Michelle Lynn Young-Archer, 59, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2024. She was born on February 7, 1965 in Albany, New York.
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FRIENDSHIP — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Wade Chambers, aged 68, on December 31, 2024, at Lincoln Health – Miles Campus in Damariscotta.
He was born on…
CUSHING — Estelle C. Ames, 98, of Cushing, died Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Windward Gardens.
Estelle was born December 12, 1926, in Thomaston, Maine, the daughter of Elmer and Rachel (…
ROCKLAND — A celebration of life for Estelle Rackliff, 69, who passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024, will be held Sunday, January 19, at 1 p.m., 2025, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church,…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Dec. 27 - Jan. 2.
Devon Pierce, 33, of Newport, probation violation in Monroe Jan. 5, 2022,…
Camden National Corporation, the bank holding company for Camden National Bank (NASDAQ: CAC), announced Jan. 2 its merger with Northway Financial, Inc., the parent company of Northway…
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The January 14 Five Town CSD bond referendum for $7.3 million includes $2.6 million for an artificial turf field. Artificial turf is a chemical-laden amalgam of used tires that sheds microplastics…
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The recent election and its implications gain gravitas as the inauguration of Donald Trump approaches. The same could be said of Harris had she been elected. But that didn’t happen.
Why…
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Thank you to a friend for shaking me out of my holiday haze and sending the YouTube video of the school board hearing the other night. I promise you it is not a waste of time to listen to it.…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Dec. 24 - Jan. 2.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered…
It is a brisk 16 degrees as I sit down to write on this Sunday morning. The sun rises over barren trees, frozen ground, and a garden asleep. The chickens are nestled in their house, huddled…
MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH) has selected Dr. Melissa Bowker-Kinley for the role of Vice President of Medical Affairs (VPMA), Child and Adolescent…
From songwriting to youth choir to the ukelele ensemble, Bay Chamber Concerts & Music School is gearing up for spring. Bay Chamber also offers private…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Dec. 6 - Jan. 2.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged…
ROCKLAND — Almost one month ago, the Board of Directors governing the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce announced that organization's dissolution following its financial collapse. It came…
PORTLAND — MaineHealth welcomed its first baby of the new year at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland. Michael Nathan Maiato was…
ELLSWORTH — "Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital is delighted to announce the community’s first baby of the year," said the hospital, in a news release.
Freya Arlene, daughter of…
WALDOBORO — Elizabeth M. Sproul passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, at the age of 97, in the home in which she was born on February 18, 1927. She was the daughter of Edwin and Ruby (…
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I went to the Five Town CSD School Board meeting last night along with 30 or so other exhausted taxpayers wondering what the Board was going to say about the $7.3…
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I've just returned from the board meeting held tonight at Rose Hall Board Room in Camden to speak about the 7.3 million bond referendum that is to appear before all voters on January 14 from…
ROCKLAND — John Henry Dolcater, Jr., died on December 30, 2024 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born on November 14, 1930, he was the son of John Henry and Julia (Waters) Dolcater in Tampa,…
Update: Fitness Dancing for Seniors now Jan. 28, at 10 a.m.
CAMDEN — The Camden Public Library’s annual Jumpstart January program series returns in 2025 for another lineup of workshops and programs designed to engage your creativity,…
ROCKLAND — A proposal for a 12-unit apartment house in Downtown Rockland will go before the Rockland Planning Board on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. If approved, the project will renovate an existing…
CAMDEN — Thomas M. Quantrell, 72, of Camden, died on Monday, December 30, 2024.
A complete obituary will be published later and services will be…
Wiscasset planning board
Hopefully mid to late January, Maine Department of Environmental Protection will approve Tucker Chevrolet’s proposed dealership and service center on Bath Road, a project representative told…
images from the archives of National Fisherman
BELFAST — The Kramer Gallery of the Belfast Free Library will showcase a photo exhibit from the Penobscot Marine Museum, Working the Sea, images from the archives of National Fisherman.…
the first farmer to lead MFT
On Jan. 2, 2025, Maine Farmland Trust announced that Stacy Brenner is the organization’s new President and CEO. Brenner has been involved with Maine Farmland…
A special opportunity for children’s entries, ages 5-12
UNION — The Trustees of the Union Fair – Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival are launching their annual contest to choose a design suitable for use in…
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is collaborating with several local organizations in York and Androscoggin counties to present a series of maple…
Mainers, if you see a rabbit that might be a New England cottontail or an Eastern cottontail (a non-native species that resembles NEC), …
