ROCKLAND — The local Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) chapter is looking for feedback about patriots buried in the Tolman Cemetery in Rockland from historians or family members of these…
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bringing to life the lives and times of 41 patriots
HOPE — Marion Victoria (Watmough) Meservey, 90, of Hope, passed away on November 5, 2021 at the Sussman House in Rockport surrounded by her family, rejoining loved ones that passed before her.…
OWLS HEAD — Keanu Ian Campbell, 21, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, November 12, 2021.
Born on August 14, 2000 in Rockport, Keanu attended local schools as well as classes in welding.…
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…
Senator Chip Curry, D-Belfast, and Representative Scott Cuddy, D-Winterport, will hold public office hours from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20 over Zoom.
Office hours provide local…
‘confident that this matter will be resolved amicably between the parties very soon’
CAMDEN — The Town of Camden and Charles and Laura Lee Hefner, who own property on Atlantic Ave. in Camden, are working toward a resolution to an issue that almost landed in Knox County Superior…
Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) will host a special Holiday Art in the Stacks exhibition featuring altered books by Stockton Springs artist and…
‘this is just our first step’
BELFAST — The Belfast and Fire and Ambulance Department, along with the city, have outlined plans to address the first responder shortage both in the community and the region. Across the state,…
heart-to-heart connections that support children’s ability to self-regulate
Registration is open for an online professional development program, Teaching From the Heart: Nonviolent Communication in the Classroom, through the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in…
from ominous weather to unseasonably clear skies
This past weekend, Scouting BSA Troop 200, of Camden, ambitiously set out for a weekend at Camp Bomazeen in the Belgrade Lakes Region for their monthly camping trip. Camp Bomazeen is a Pine Tree…
As we head into the 2021-2022 winter season the Maine Principals’ Association (MPA), the Maine School Superintendents Association (MSSA), the Maine Athletic Administrators Association, the Maine…
ROCKLAND/PORTLAND — Court cases, both on the state and federal levels, can take several months or years for a conviction or dismissal, a bench or jury trial, or to reach a settlement. There have…
On November 16, 2021, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit…
We’re heading into the crest of a wild weekend, the calm before the storm (literally) next week with storms coming in ahead of Thanksgiving. So, enjoy music from some talented sisters, a magical…
seasonal treats in upcoming weeks
CAMDEN — The Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St., offers seasonal treats in upcoming weeks, just the ticket – if you get them now – to …
AUGUSTA – Despite unprecedented pressure on the unemployment compensation system since the beginning of the pandemic, the Maine Department of Labor announced November 17, 2021 that the 2022…
From the Maine Senate
For many, this time of year means gathering with family and friends for a special meal or an exchange of meaningful gifts. But putting food on the table or presents under the tree can be a…
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…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) said Nov. 17 that the Economic Development Administration is awarding $10,817,267 to the Maine Department of…
The Maine Public Utilities Commission accepted bids and set new Standard Offer electricity supply rates Nov. 17 for residential and business customers of Central Maine Power.
Residential…
AUGUSTA — The original report of the 1938 railroad accident that killed famed Civil Rights leader James Weldon Johnson in Wiscasset, which is held by the Maine State Archives,…
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Did you know that the waterfall in Camden harbor has become a major tourist attraction? At least a few people think so. They’re upset because the Select Board is considering a recommendation to…
SEARSPORT - The Friends of Sears Island will be offering free “Patterns in Nature” grab-and-go activity kits this month for…
LincolnHealth reported 74 new COVID-19 cases from 610 tests for the week of Nov. 8. The data makes for the highest positivity rate over a single week, 12.1%, and the second most cases since the…
eight tips for smoother air travel
WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to a TSA news release, The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects airport security checkpoints nationwide will be busy during the upcoming Thanksgiving…
ROCKLAND - The Strand Theatre in Rockland has added four new films, one broadcast, and two live performances to their upcoming lineup.
FILMS:
Nov. 19: The French Dispatch…
by serving rural schools across Maine, thousands of students and families can soon improve nutritional health and knowledge of agriculture
ORONO — A new Maine Farm to School Institute for rural middle and high schools will focus on promoting and sourcing local food, and educating students about what they eat.
The U.S.…
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Mitchell J. Billis, nationally known artist, 84, died unexpectedly from a brief illness on Sept. 20, 2021.
He was an only child to Alice (Wiley) and Mitch Billis in Frankfort in upstate New…
to be donated to the SOS Room
CAMDEN — From now through Monday, December 20, the Camden Public Library will again be collecting hats, mittens, scarves, and socks to be donated to the SOS Room at the First Congregational Church…
holiday break means a break from reliable meals, warm rooms and caring adults
WALDO — For the past three years, students at Waldo County Technical Center (WCTC) have left for their holiday vacation armed with warm clothes and a little extra food, thanks to the Tech Center’s…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills announced Wednesday that, effective immediately, all Maine adults age 18 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot, regardless of underlying medical…
East Boothbay residents were surprised Nov. 11 by surveyors and a drilling team investigating three possible cable routes for the New England Aqua Ventus offshore wind project. NEAV – a…
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 — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Nov. 5-11.
Tyler W. Stover, 21, of Oakland, aggravated criminal mischief in Belfast July 25, 2019, dismissed;…
LIBERTY — Thomas W. Mahoney, born July 4, 1945, in New London, Connecticut, passed away in Belfast Nov. 4, 2021.
Thomas moved to Liberty in 1987. Thomas was a Navy veteran and a member of…
One of the primary goals of Scouting is to instill in young people a desire to become participating citizens and foster good citizenship. During Veterans Day, Scouts all over the area were busy…
critical that Midcoast Maine knows where to go for help when faced with issues of domestic abuse
New Hope for Women, a domestic violence resource center serving the Midcoast, announced Nov. 15 that it has changed its name to New Hope…
$7.8 million for road repairs over next 10 years
Rockport officials met for a workshop Nov. 15 to discuss a longterm 127-page Capital Improvement Plan, which identifies infrastructure improvements and funding requests from each of the…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported two traffic infractions from Nov. 2 - Nov. 12, for failure to stop at a stop sign and speeding. In addition to the two traffic citations,…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported one traffic citation from Nov. 5-12, for failure to stop at a stop sign. In addition to the single traffic citation, the following activity was reported.
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ROCKPORT — William (Bill) Carpenter Bisbee, 71, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Rockport, Maine, with his wife, Elaine, by his side. A good and wonderful man, Bill leaves an indelible mark…
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…
THETFORD, VT — Three high school cross country runners from the Midcoast participated in the New England high school cross country championships Saturday, Nov. 13 at Thetford Academy in Vermont…
ROCKLAND — Filling the seats of Rockland’s City Council for the 2022 electoral year are a Harbor Trail Committee member, a…
THOMASTON — Edith O. Daniels, 95, died peacefully at home, with her son, Larry, and family at her side, Friday, November 12, 2021.
Born in Union, she was the daughter of William Gardner and…
ROCKPORT — Reverend Robert E. Bell, Sr., 94, entered into the presence of his Lord Jesus, Monday, November 8, 2021, at the Sussman House after a period of declining health.
Born in Mars…
BELFAST — Members of the MLK Jr. Day Planning Committee are asking local artists to design a poster or submit a poem focused on the richness of diversity, and what we can do about racism, to be…
applesauce galore ... loosey-goosey works ..... basketball starts up
“One apple, one pie” describes an apple that can weigh in at a full pound.…
