ROCKLAND – A joint session of the Knox County Budget Committee and the Knox County Commissioners unanimously approved a proposed budget for 2022.
The gross budget came in at $13,231,350,…
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Corrections union warns of mass exodus of employees
THOMASTON — The Oceanside eighth grade girls basketball team welcomed St. George for a home contest Wednesday, Dec. 15 in Thomaston.
Oceanside held quarterly advantages of 9-4, 24-6 and 37…
Letter to the editor
If you follow how Maine has gone from a state doing well to a state leading the COVID spikes you know how dangerous and sneaky COVID can be. We all make individual decisions ranging from staying…
After skipping a year due to the pandemic, on November 27, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the Friends of Rockland Public Library held their annual “Festival of Trees” Silent Auction. What a…
Letter to the editor
So many changes have occurred at Tannery Park, Washington Street, Camden, in the 15 years I have lived in Millville, from the removal of the old tannery, to the creation of a charming river path…
Commercial operating permits, tie-offs also rise
Mooring rental fees in Rockport Harbor are set to rise in the coming year, with the base mooring fee for residents set at $150, up 50 percent or $50 from the previous year; the base fee for non-…
It’s a Wonderful Life ... Tis the season ... let’s get back to Capraesque values.
I’m a fairly left-of-center…
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — In order to continue providing the safest care environment, while addressing the supportive needs of patients, Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital will…
Waldo County child poverty rate above 20 percent
BELFAST — A local organization that, according to a news release, has provided affordable and reliable childcare in the Belfast region for nearly 50 years will soon be able to scale operations,…
We’ve got a couple of fun things to do this weekend and then Weekend Spotlight will be taking a hiatus until the holidays are over. We’re looking forward to some arts and entertainment in 2022!…
In October, the third graders at Camden-Rockport Elementary School spent time at Rockport Harbor, getting acquainted first hand with the Rockport’s illustrious place in local and national history…
Knox County Commissioners make quick work of agenda
ROCKLAND – Knox County Commissioners met in chambers at the Knox County Courthouse Tuesday, Dec. 14, for their regularly scheduled meeting. At the end of the session Commissioner, Dorothy…
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 — John Donald LeRoy Young Jr., age 54, passed away peacefully at PenBay Medical Center on December 8, 2021.
John was born November 6, 1967 at Knox County General Hospital in…
CAMDEN — West Bay Rotary Satellite Club is holding a “SUPER RAFFLE.”
Net proceeds support local and international nonprofit organizations.
Tickets are $10 each or 6 tickets for $50,…
ISLESBORO — The Islesboro Health Center will be holding a vaccination and vaccine booster clinic Friday, Dec. 17 at the Kinnicutt Center.
The clinic will be held from 1 p.m. 3 p.m. and…
WASHINGTON — Jere Hayden Davis, 86, of Washington, passed away peacefully at the Sussman House in Rockport December 10, 2021, after several years of declining health. He was born in Portland,…
ROCKLAND — It was a highly anticipated Zoom session this afternoon, Dec. 15, with Justice Bruce Mallonee and his call for a court hearing on how he would proceed with the specifics of his Dec. 1…
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…
CUSHING — The walls and roof of a Cushing garage kept flames so well contained to the interior that the first firefighter to arrive at the River Road location didn’t immediately see evidence of a…
DAMARISCOTTA and THOMASTON — Oceanside’s eighth grade middle school girls basketball team opened the season with two victories.
The Mariners hit the road Monday, Dec. 6 to challenge Great…
whimsical journey from the top of the toboggan chute to the heart of the crowd
As the “Voice of the U.S. National Toboggan Championships,” Tom Dowd has announced every race from the Ken Bailey Timing Hut since 2009. He has turned years of watching the event into his first…
ELLSWORTH — Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital welcomes Brittany Nurmukhamedov, CNM and Summer Oakes, CNM to its Women’s Health practice in Ellsworth.
“Both with exceptional training,…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Nov. 29-Dec. 10.
Dylan Austin, 22, Maine State Prison in Warren, assault on an officer, criminal threatening and…
CAMDEN — Florence K. Eaton, 79, beloved wife of William “Bill” Eaton, died peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family, Thursday, December 9, 2021 following a long courageous battle…
BELFAST — Videos from the local arts nonprofit Belfast Flying Shoes’ 2021 Sing Along & Tap Your Toes concert series for older adults are now available for viewers of all ages.
The shows…
feeling more comfortable in their bodies
Burlington Code Academy students recently assisted OUT Maine staff to develop a better system to track and fulfill youth binder requests.
“OUT Maine is very grateful to Burlington Code…
Dec. 16 meeting
CAMDEN — Harbor Road property owners are asking the Camden Planning Board for site plan approval of a five-foot by 106-foot pier that would extend into the town’s outer harbor from their…
The Maine Association of Psychiatric Physicians announced recently that Frederick Goggans, of Camden, was appointed by Governor Janet T. Mills to serve on the Board of Licensure in Medicine. …
CAMDEN — State Representative Vicki Doudera will be running for a third term in the Maine State Legislature during the 2022 Elections.
“I have decided to run for a third term in the Maine…
Kelley: Information from meetings should be shared with public sooner
ROCKPORT — On Dec. 13, members of the Rockport Select Board voted to table a motion asking that they approve the “mission” of the Town’s Parking Task Force, citing a lack of communication or…
BELFAST — The Troy Howard “B” and Medomak seventh grade boys and girls basketball teams met on the court Monday, Dec. 13 in Belfast for a Busline League showdown.
…
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 following deed transfers were recorded from Nov. 29-Dec. 5 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.
Appleton
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ORONO— Mercury exposure is related to a 10% decrease in nest survival in two tidal marsh songbird species surveyed in four states, from Maine to New Jersey,…
BELFAST— As part of the “All of Belfast Climate Dialogues” project, the Belfast Free Library is calling for submissions of art…
Joanne Campbell Named EVP, Enterprise Risk Management and Chief Risk Officer at Camden National Bank
CAMDEN— Camden National Bank named Joanne Campbell Executive Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management and Chief Risk officer of the bank. Her appointment is part…
With the holiday season here, the risk of house fires will drastically increase in the coming weeks, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.
Holiday lights are a common source of danger…
Janet T. Mills, Governor of Maine, stepped up to join 39 other Maine women survivors of domestic abuse in the bold Finding Our Voices campaign to spread awareness. The first Finding Our Voice…
Letter to the editor
Over my 20 years in the Pacific Northwest, one of the tallest peaks in the continental U.S. —Mount Rainier — became a common backdrop on the horizon. Yet, however familiar to many, few would argue…
Members of the Maine National Guard are to deploy to 10 health care facilities across the state this week to help relieve hospitals experiencing capacity challenges and to maintain access to…
The Board and Staff Leadership Team of Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights (GRR!) has announced that Kelli Wescott McCannell, of Rockland, will be its first Executive Director.
“Our…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported a single traffic infraction between Dec. 3-9, for operating a motor vehicle while using a handheld electronic device. In addition to the traffic citation, the…
CAMDEN — Peter Lawrence Blake, 83, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 3, 2021 at the Sussman House in Rockport following a challenging hospitalization.
Peter was born January 30,…
Direct line to the North Pole
ROCKPORT — In a rare development, Santa Claus and all the Elves at the North Pole are setting up Christmas letter postal boxes around the world, including Rockport.
Santa and his reindeer…
Lobster buoys, sailcoth bags, and lobster rope wreaths
For the holidays, we’re shining the spotlight on Maine craftspeople. Shop locally and support innovators and entrepreneurs who keep the creative economy alive in this state. Each week, until…
TENANTS HARBOR — With the setup of the St. George community skating rink on the horizon, Dec. 18, one Tenants Harbor boy has made it his mission to provide more access to ice skates to members of…
BREMEN — Paul Anthony Milardo, 48, of Bremen, Maine, (formerly of Thomaston, Maine and Portland, Connecticut) passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 31, 2021.
Paul was born on July 4…
ROCKLAND – Aaliyah Erin Carballo, precious angel of Todd and Jessica Spaulding Carballo, entered the loving arms of Jesus after a lengthy but brave battle with cancer, Saturday, December 4, 2021…
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Our public schools serve students best when we have widespread collaboration between educators, administrators, parents, students and community members in developing the mission and vision for our…
