University of Maine Cooperative Extension has numerous resources to help prepare a safe and healthy Thanksgiving meal.
If turkey is on the menu, UMaine Extension…
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HOPE — The school committee agenda for the next Hope Elementary School committee meeting is set.
The meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m.
Participants can join in-…
ROCKPORT — This morning, Nov. 13, the driver of a pickup veered off the road in Rockport and crashed head-on into a tree, prompting a call for LifeFlight for transport to a Bangor hospital.
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Town Select Board, Town Manager emphasize they will go slow in considering river recommendations
CAMDEN — In early September, Rockport resident Emily Lusher composed and circulated a citizen survey focusing on the Montgomery Dam,…
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…
‘Adding solar over the existing wild blueberries is a great opportunity to try something new’
ROCKPORT – On Nov. 10, representatives of two independent solar power companies and a Rockport landowner assembled on a blueberry field, up the hill from Maces Pond in West Rockport. It was a…
THOMASTON — June O’Brien Moody, 80, died peacefully, Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Quarry Hill Nursing Home in Camden.
Born in Clara, Ireland, June was the daughter of John and Mary Kate O’…
kindness to others, seeing situations through their eyes, having empathy
THOMASTON — Several students at Thomaston Grammar School were recognized for being respectful and having gratitude at a school-wide Zoom assembly on November 10.
Students receiving the…
BELFAST — Students in the Belfast Area High School Marine Studies Class spent time in late October and early November investigating an old intertidal shipwreck on the Passagassawakeag River,…
ROCKLAND — Amanda Louise Medford, 33, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Tuesday, November 9, 2021.
Born August 25, 1988 in Rockport to Henry E. and Donna J. (Blair) Medford III, she…
Atlantic bluefin tuna are a seasonal migrator to the Gulf of Maine
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opinionated at any speed
In reviving the Bronco, its very first SUV (b. 1965, d. 1996), Ford seems to have cast a critical eye on the Jeep Wrangler and said, “Right, we’re going to build a vehicle with the same off-road…
LIVERMORE FALLS — Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Sally Ann (Gilbert) Beaudoin, 76, of Livermore Falls, Maine, went home to heaven, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021…
UNION — Philip R. Roy, Sr., 61, left this world far too soon, Saturday, October 30, 2021 at his home with his loving wife at his side.
Born in Biddeford, August 24, 1960, he was the son of…
This year’s theme: Intersections
The University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) will co-sponsor the annual French immersion weekend, held virtually on January 14 and 15, 2022, with the Maine Chapter of the American Association of…
WALDOBORO — Mildred “Millie” Hemingway Benner, 73 of Waldoboro. It is with a deep sadness in our hearts that we announce the death of Millie. Millie passed November 9th at the Sussman House with…
helping veterans reach their career goals
AUGUSTA — With 36 days left in the 2021 Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign, the The Maine Department of Labor is close to reaching its goal of 100 hires within 100 days. Since this year’s kick-off hiring…
ROCKLAND — Francis E. ‘Frank’ Splaine, Jr., 92, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Bella Pointe Assisted Living Center in Camden.
Born November 23, 1928 in Lewiston, he was the son of…
WALDO — Maxine Flanders, 98 of Waldo, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as well as her beloved Milton on November 4, 2021, in Brooks.
She was born October 10, 1923, in Knox…
LincolnHealth
LincolnHealth reported 55 new COVID-19 cases from 564 tests for the week of Nov. 1. The 9.8% positivity rate is the highest this year with the most cases since mid-September. Thirteen cases were…
We have a few interesting happenings on deck this weekend with another adapted musical, some food and drink tastings, an artistic craft fair, and some wild and scenic films for your enjoyment.…
the only safety net dental clinic in Waldo County
BELFAST — Waldo County Dental Care (WCDC) has received a $7,500 grant from the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation. The Northeast Delta Dental Foundation provides funding to organizations whose…
ROCKPORT— Pen Bay Medical Center received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. This national distinction recognizes PBMC’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error…
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…
Armistice Day, Veterans Day, Remembrance Day....
In the U.S., we observe Veterans Day on November 11, as does France, Great Britain, Australia and Canada, in one form or another.
In England, the country observes two minutes of silence at…
Mane Treasurer Henry E.M. Beck said Nov. 9 that the Office of the State Treasurer was recently able to reunite the family of a deceased Army soldier with a purple heart and other military affects…
The Camden Hills Regional High School National Honor Society members produced a video to thank and honor all veterans.
CAMDEN — Doris Liz Decker Dyer, 95, passed away October 11, 2021 at Windward Gardens in Camden, Maine.
She was predeceased by her husband, Milton E. Dyer, Jr., of Camden; her son, David L.…
‘As your commissioners, we want to say publicly that we have heard you’
ROCKLAND – The regularly scheduled meeting of the Knox County Commissioners got underway on Tuesday, November 9, in chambers of the Knox County Courthouse. Commissioner Sharyn Pohlman was absent…
BANGOR — Former Camden Hills Regional High School girls soccer player Charlotte Messer was honored earlier this month by the North Atlantic Conference for her athletic play during her senior…
SEARSPORT—Just five minutes over the Belfast bridge heading north on Route 1 sits the newly opened Rio’s Spiked Café, a European-style tapas bar and eatery. Owners Oana and Russell Manton who also…
BELFAST — Waldo County General Hospital (WCGH) welcomes Sigrid E. Berg, MD, MPH, as a full-time member of its team of providers in the Oncology and Infusion Therapy Department. Dr. Berg began…
ROCKPORT — Pen Bay Medical Center has named its newest building the Charlotte and Christopher Beebe Health Center to recognize the couple’s generous gift to support its construction. Completed…
ROCKPORT — Pen Bay Medical Center (PBMC) welcomes India Pappas, MD, to Pen Bay Women’s Health where she will see patients as an obstetrician and gynecologist.
Before joining PBMC, Dr.…
Five Town CSD Adult Ed is offering multiple online certificate classes in many topics. Certificate classes are available on both a monthly and a quarterly basis.
Check…
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
ROCKLAND — Rockland Police are seeking assistance from the public regarding criminal mischief at the Rockland Golf Club (606 Old County Road).
After receiving a report on Monday, Nov. 8,…
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…
BIDDEFORD — A former Belfast Area High School field hockey player was honored earlier this month by the Commonwealth Coast Conference for her athletic play during her junior season with the…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Oct. 29 - Nov. 4.
Stephen E. Boyle, 50, of…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Oct. 19 - Nov. 5.
An arrest or summons…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported two traffic infractions between Oct. 17 - Nov. 5. One of the traffic citations was issued for an inspection sticker violation; the second citation was issued for…
People of all ages who live in the Five Town CSD
CAMDEN — Camden Rotary Club has launched scholarships to support career technical education at the…
the Club’s first online auction
BELFAST — The Belfast Rotary Club donated $2,800 to the Waldo County Pet Food Pantry, a local nonprofit organization created in 2013 by the Belfast VFW Post 3108 Auxiliary. The funds, raised…
UNION — The Union Masonic Lodge 31 is taking orders for homemade pies for Thanksgiving 2021. Pies include Apple, Blueberry, Chocolate Cream, Custard, Minced Meat and more.
Costs range…
William Everett Nuesse died at his home on November 8, 2021, in the presence of his family. Bill was a kind man with a great capacity for friendship and easily engaged with people. For nearly 25…
The U.S. Postal Service announced Monday there will be no regular mail delivery or retail services available on Thursday, Nov. 11, as postal employees across the state celebrate Veterans Day, but…
A Film Festival by Activists for Activists
The 2021 Wild and Scenic Film Festival is coming to the Midcoast on November 14, 2021. Midcoast Conservancy and Coastal Mountains Land Trust are hosting this live, virtual event to screen eight…
7,600 farms in Maine, and all getting more resourceful
HOPE – The blueberry barrens were abuzz Monday afternoon at Brodis Blueberries with a visit from Governor Janet Mills to announce the state is using $20 million in federal relief funds to directly…
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…
