This week we decided to capture a regular Sunday of outdoor scenes in the Camden area, Feb. 6, 2022.
Not pictured were the sledders trickstering their plastic sleds at Camden Harbor Park,…
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ROCKLAND — Several members of the Rockland Police Department invited families to join them on a sledding hill on Mechanic Street, Saturday morning, Feb. 5, 2022 for some wintertime fun.
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CAMDEN — The school boards for Five Town CSD and SAD 28 will be holding a special joint school board meeting Thursday, Feb. 10.
The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Camden-…
SEARSPORT — The agenda for the next Regional School Unit 20 school board meeting has been set.
The meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the SDMHS cafetorium.
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AUGUSTA — Senator Chip Curry, D-Belfast, introduced a bill this week that would help support EMS departments across the state.
The bill, LD 1859, “An Act To Build More Sustainable Ambulance…
On December 31, we experienced every pet parents’ worst nightmare. Our 4-month-old puppy, Siesha, spooked and terrified by the fireworks at Rockport…
ROCKLAND — Maine State Representative Valli D. Geiger, a Democrat, announced Thursday she is running for re-election. Serving in her first term, she has represented House District 93 which…
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…
Paleoecologist Robert Gastaldo and what fossils say “deep time” and Maine’s distant past
Paleoecologist Robert Gastaldo will lead a presentation titled “Back to the Beginnings: The Devonian Plants of Baxter State Park” in an online webinar hosted by Merryspring Nature Center on …
There will be a winter parking ban for all downtown streets and parking lots in Camden, except for the Public Safety lot on Washington Street, from 10 p.m., Friday, February 4, to 6 a.m.,…
ROCKPORT — Join the Rockport Public Library in a colorful community art project as they make, share, and display 2,022 pipe cleaner flowers throughout the community. Stop by the Library to pick up…
NORTHPORT — Brett Allen Hayward, 48, of Northport, died on January 25, 2022.
Born in Camden on September 18, 1973, he was the son of Lynn S. and Shirley (Crabtree) Hayward. He was an honor…
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…
The Maine Lobster Festival recently donated $2,750 to Knox County Homeless Coalition, Rockland District Nursing Association, and Trekkers at its recent Board of Directors meeting.
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federally funded Summer Food Service Program
AUGUSTA — With the assistance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Maine public schools have long offered a nutritious breakfast and lunch meal program to thousands of income eligible children…
‘This if for our neighbors, our community members, our friends, and often our customers’
The Shepard family and the Shepard Auto Group have announced a $5,000 challenge to raise additional funds for the AIO Energy Program. The high cost of fuel, COVID-19 pandemic, and state and…
identifying key gaps in services and resources
OUT Maine’s new project aims to improve Maine’s health, behavioral health care for transgender youth
The Maine Health Access Foundation has funded a two-year project to improve the health and behavioral care provided to Maine’s transgender youth. In partnership with the Maine chapter of the…
ROCKLAND — Over the past two months, Rockland Police have received an increased number of reported thefts from Walgreens in Rockland, according to the police department on its Facebook page.…
SLEDDING WITH A COP
ROCKLAND — Rockland Police officers will be at Snow Marine Park, this Saturday, February 5, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., for a community event.
“This event is OPEN TO ALL kids,…
With a messy weather prediction for Friday, cancellations and closings are being made in advance of the storm. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning, with expected total…
WALDOBORO — “We were extremely fortunate that Mother Nature gave us 40-degrees in a February to fight a fire,” said Waldoboro Fire Chief Paul Smeltzer. “That did make a difficult night a little…
PITTSFIELD — State Representative Amanda Collamore (R-Pittsfield) has announced she will seek re-election in the newly reapportioned House District 68.
The newly drawn district will include…
From ice carving to 1920s burlesque
I don’t know whether post-holiday fatigue was going on in the last couple of weeks in January but it was like tumbleweeds in the Midcoast. Then this weekend is like —shazam— let’s see how many…
‘morning commute looks messy’: plan accordingly, stay off the roads
AUGUSTA — Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) staff, partner agencies, and utility companies are coordinating preparedness efforts in advance of the incoming winter storm. The National…
Todd Hickman passed away January 29, 2022 after a long illness. He was born November 12, 1964.
He was born and raised in Camden and attended the Camden schools.
He is predeceased by…
application deadline Monday, March 7
ROCKPORT — Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a state-wide land conservation organization, is offering teens ages 14-18 paid internships through the Teen Ag Crew program at Erickson Fields Preserve (164…
CAMDEN — Roger Leon Belch, 88, of Camden, Maine, died peacefully at home on 2/2/22 after an eighteen-year battle with cancer.
Born in Windsor, Connecticut, Roger was an Air Force Veteran…
AUGUSTA — Sen. David Miramant, D-Camden, is pleased to announce the details of Maine’s three-year transportation…
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…
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…
BELFAST – After five years of dedicated service to the City of Belfast and the Belfast Police Department, Police Chef Gerry Lincoln will be retiring on February 22.
Chief Lincoln…
High School Graduates of St. George
In 2022, The Marshall Point Lighthouse organization once more will be offering three scholarships to residents of St. George. Criteria for applying include:
1. Resident of St. George
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Board considers fee increases, pedestrian safety improvements
CAMDEN – One Camden Select Board chair was noticeably absent Tuesday evening, Feb. 1, when the board met to consider an agenda that included setting — and raising several — municipal fees for the…
THOMASTON – “We always need to check these things out,” said Thomaston Fire Chief Mikial Mazzeo. “Because it’s so devastating if gas is found to be present.”
Thomaston Fire Department didn’…
rewrites consent agreement for Public Landing tree-cutting last September
CAMDEN — Convening for a regularly scheduled meeting Feb. 1, the Camden Select Board signed a consent agreement incorporating fines levied on a resident who acknowledged having trees removed on…
BREWER — The Brewer girls varsity team hosted Camden Hills of Rockport Tuesday evening and were faced with a hard battle that took an excellent fourth quarter to capture the 61-50 win.
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BREWER — The Brewer JV girls hosted the opener against visiting Camden Hills of Rockport and were handed a 43-33 loss by the visitors.
Camden Hills stifled the Witches in the first three…
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…
‘NOAA relies upon accurate reports to set polices designed to ensure sustainable fishery’
PORTLAND — Five Maine fishermen and one fisherman from New Hampshire, along with a corporation, were charged with conspiracy, mail fraud, and obstruction of justice in connection with a multi-…
AUGUSTA — Members of the Legislature’s Marine Resources Committee voted Tuesday to advance a proposal by Rep. Genevieve McDonald, D-Stonington, that would extend legal fishing hours for Maine’s…
Graduating seniors from Maine high schools who are National FFA (Future Farmers of America) Organization members and interested in pursuing a career in farming, agriculture, or natural resources…
$500 to winning student’s school
PORTLAND — ecomaine has announced the 2022 launch of its school-based …
SEARSMONT — The Searsmont Town Library Board of Trustees announces this year’s availability of the H. Joyce Withee Scholarship, a $500 scholarship for college students from Searsmont who are…
Donut’s life was spared because of the Sherman Medical Fund
THOMASTON — A couple from Friendship have stepped forward to offer a matching gift to help animals at Pope Memorial Humane Society (PMHS). Martine Richard LaBrie and Dr. Henry LaBrie, of…
Veterans Affairs Maine has comprehensive care for its women veterans throughout the state. The VA will host a virtual town hall, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, from 6 – 7 p.m., to familiarize women…
VINALHAVEN — Ivan Ernest Olson, 70, peacefully entered fully into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, with his loving wife of 39 years, Margaret at his side in his home. Born in…
Each month Waterfall Arts will host the outdoor firepits with a theme
BELFAST—Anyone who has ever cozied up to a blazing campfire with s’mores anticipating a story will surely enjoy Waterfall Arts’ latest offering: monthly Fireside Chats, “meant to ignite…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported nine traffic infractions between Jan. 20-30, for the following reasons: inspection sticker violations (three citations,) failure to register a motor vehicle (four…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported four traffic citations between Jan. 8-28, for the following traffic infractions: an inspection sticker violation, failure to provide proof…
The Restorative Justice Project Maine is pleased to announce the launch of a Community Justice Hub in Lincoln County. Community Justice Hubs are the next chapter in furthering restorative ways of…
