ROCKLAND — Gloria E. Whitehouse, 79, died peacefully with loving family at her side, Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Windward Gardens Nursing Home in Camden.
Born in Rockland, May 23, 1942,…
Standard Post
KITTERY — Crews continue to conduct striping and bridge joint work on the Piscataqua River (I-95) bridge. The contractor is planning to make the following traffic changes to accommodate work on…
The fourth shift of the Hampden Bridge Bundle Project is now planned for the evening of Tuesday, October 26. The original date was changed because of the weather forecast and equipment issues…
ROCKPORT — “Congratulations to Audrey Leavitt, chosen as the CHRHS Visual and Performing Arts Student of the Month for October 2021,” said Camden Hills Regional High School’s Visual and Performing…
weekly morning ‘coffee social’
ROCKLAND — In September, the Rock Coast Networkers implemented major changes to how they structure their business and membership. For nearly two decades, the Rock Coast Networks was an…
THOMASTON — Charges are pending after a 2004 Ford van traveling southbound on Old County Road crossed the road and into the path of a passenger car, Monday, Oct. 18.
According to Thomaston…
Maine's spoooooky wildlife
This Halloween week, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is shining light on some of Maine's spoooooky wildlife. Join them for a live virtual presentation to learn about…
For June town meeting
CAMDEN — In an Oct. 22 news release, the Save the Dam Falls citizens’ group said it will begin collecting signatures Nov. 2 at the polling station in Camden on a petition for the inclusion of an…
PEMBROKE, N.H. — On a sunny, cool, windy Sunday in Pembroke, New Hampshire, Megunticook Rowing took to the Mighty Merrimack for one last regatta.
Nearly 300 boats and more than 1,000…
maine has recorded 100,000 cases since march 2020
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…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Christopher M. Stalcup, 50, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 16, 2021 at his home in South Thomaston.
Born January 10, 1971 in Medford, New Jersey to Archie and…
SOUTH PORTLAND — In response to incidents of violence at the Long Creek Youth Development center, a group of legislators from the Criminal Justice and Public Safety (CJPS) Committee toured the…
opinionated at any speed
In a way, the new-for-2022 Civic reminds me of Mercedes-Benz’s C-Class cars: They’ve both grown up. And whereas we once bought them because we couldn’t afford the fancier models, now we buy them…
Maine Attorney General’s Office has determined Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy David Bellows was acting in self-defense and in defense of other deputies and a woman on scene Dec. 18, 2020 when,…
On Oct. 18, Thomas Lucier, 41, of Rockland, was arrested by Rockland Police on multiple outstanding warrants related to the possession and dissemination of child pornography.
The warrants…
Demand for single-family existing homes across Maine continues to be steady, exceeding pre-COVID numbers. According to Maine Listings, while sales statistics decreased 9.74 percent in September,…
A time of gathering and remembrance to honor the life of Daniel A. Elliott Sr., 86, who passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 will be held Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 3 to 5 p.m., at…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Charles L. Godfrey, 52, died in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones, Thursday, October 14, 2021, following an extended illness.
Born in Rockland, May 28, 1969…
Something social to do Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Since Halloween is dominating the next two weekends, we’ll soon have a separate official rundown for you. Not especially enthused about Halloween? Don’t worry, we have you covered. For those who…
Letter to the editor
When we send our armed forces into battle – into harm's way – we try to equip them with everything we can to keep them safe. Why aren't we doing this for our healthcare workers who are on the…
Letter to the editor
Ben Dorr is both a business owner and a government servant. Both aspects are important to be a Rockland City Councilor.
He is careful, and does his homework on complicated issues.
He…
From Augusta
AUGUSTA – Maine Treasurer Henry Beck released financial numbers in the Office of the State Treasurer Oct. 21, reporting that as of the end of September 2021, the balance in the cash pool was $3,…
middle school co-ed soccer
HOPE — The Lincolnville booters saved their best game of the season for the last one, but fell just short against the Hope Hawks 3-1 on the road Wednesday, October…
middle school boys soccer
WALDOBORO — The second-seeded Medomak Riverhawks hosted the third-seeded Oceanside Mariners in a Busline League middle school boys soccer semifinal playoff tilt Wednesday, Oct. 20 in Waldoboro. …
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor announced Thursday that during week ending October 16 about 3,400 people received an unemployment benefit payment.
This represents a decrease of…
Meeting tonight
The Town of Thomaston will hold a Public Information Session on Thursday, October 21, at 6 p.m. at the Thomaston Municipal Building, 13 Valley Street. The session is to include a historical…
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…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the Maine Department of Education (DOE), updated its COVID-19 vaccination rates for school staff.
79.7…
middle school girls soccer
WALDOBORO — The second-seeded Medomak girls soccer team hosted third-seeded Oceanside in a Busline League middle school girls soccer semifinal contest Wednesday, Oct. 20 in Waldoboro.
The…
BELFAST —The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Oct. 8-13.
Jennifer A. Rowan, 47, of Belfast, operating under the influence in Frankfort April 5, 2019, license…
From Washington, D.C.
U.S. Senators Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Richard Burr, R-North Carolina, wrote a letter to Centers for Disease Control Director Rochelle Walensky and Food and Drug Administration Acting…
From Augusta
AUGUSTA – Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and Executive Director Shane Hamlin said Oct. 20 that Maine joined the Electronic Registration…
Christopher Harrison, who describes himself as an up and coming curator of Rockland, Maine, had a vision months ago to hold an art show that he titled Uniquely United Art of Maine.
His…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported three traffic infractions from Oct. 1-16, with all three citations issued for failure to provide proof of insurance. In addition to three traffic citations, the…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff's Department reported the following activity Oct. 5-14.
An arrest or summons does…
CAMDEN — The Poets Corner and Page Gallery invite the community to write poems in response to images in the Poetry in Motion exhibition as well as Sal Taylor Kydd’s concurrent exhibit, Yesterday.…
seeking to fill more than 80 positions for Belfast site
BELFAST — athenahealth, a provider of network-enabled software and services for medical groups and health systems nationwide, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine for 2021. The…
BELFAST — Jeffrey Allen Hassis, 69, of Belfast, Maine passed away on October 12, 2021, at Bayview Manor in Searsport, Maine after a long struggle with COPD.
Jeffrey was born in Bangor,…
BOILING SPRINGS, South Carolina — Patricia Anne Hyland, 79, formerly of Owls Head, Maine, went home to be with the Lord, October 12, 2021 surrounded by her family.
Born June 2, 1942, in…
AUGUSTA — A series of non-emergency laws sponsored and championed by Senator Dave Miramant, D-Camden, that support Maine…
ROCKLAND — Strand Theatre has added two live events and a community event to its upcoming itinerary. Added to the updates for October 19, 2021 are:
LIVE:
Nov. 28: PAULA POUNDSTONE…
CUSHING — Vera F. Chapman Young enjoyed life to the fullest with a sense of humor right up until her passing on October 14, 2021, one day prior to her 92nd birthday. The youngest and smallest of…
BREWER — On a cold and blustery day, the Camden Hills varsity boys soccer team dug themselves a huge hole in the first half and nearly climbed their way out only to lose their third game of the…
SEARSMONT — Senator Chip Curry, D-Belfast, will hold in-person public office hours from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 at Threshers Brewing Company in Searsmont.
Office hours will…
From the Maine Senate
With the leaves changing, it’s clear that fall is in full swing – even if some days it still feels like summer. I hope you and your family are enjoying one of Maine’s most beautiful seasons and…
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…
William “Bill” Dopheide died on October 8, 2021 in his home after a period of decline with his loving wife Jane by his side.
Bill grew up in Edison Park Chicago with his brother, Richard;…
Letter to the editor
Since 1980, the pay for serving on Rockland Council has been stuck at $800 yearly. Adjusting for inflation, it would now be $2,300. This year's ballot includes a Charter amendment to update…
I am writing this letter in support of Ben Dorr, candidate for re-election to Rockland's City Council.
I had the pleasure of serving…
opinion: ‘I want to be very, very clear. I am not against high-speed broadband’
In the kerfuffle of last week’s Knox County Commissioners meeting, I fear my reasons for voting against Rockport’s Midcoast Internet Development request of $750,000 from the American Rescue Plan…
