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ROCKLAND — The Oceanside high school golf team hosted Lincoln Academy at the Rockland Golf Club and collected a victory Wednesday, Sept. 8 to boost its record to 3-1. 

ROCKLAND — The agenda has been set for the Regional School Unit 13 school board meeting Thursday, Sept. 9. 

The meeting will be held in-person at the South School, with a livestream option…

“J Edward Knight will now be advising our clients on their Medicare plan options,” said Robert Wheeler, president of J. Edward Knight, in a news release.

Wheeler went on to say: “After…

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WALPOLE — The University of Maine Darling Marine Center hosted a three-day orientation program in the final days of August for 27 first-year students in the School of Marine Sciences.

WARREN — Gail Haviland Baxter, 79, passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at Windward Gardens, Monday, August 30, 2021.

Born in Medford, Massachusetts, April 20, 1942, she…

PALERMO — Dalton Arthur Malmstrom, II, age 50, died suddenly August 29, 2021.

Dalton was born in Rockland, Maine on February 23, 1971 to Dalton Malmstrom, Sr. and Evelyn Daniello.

CAMDEN — An emergency joint school board meeting for the school boards of Five Town CSD (serving Camden Hills Regional School) and SAD 28 (covering the Camden-Rockport elementary and middle…

ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from Aug. 16-20 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.

Appleton

Wendy Thatcher Hall Est. to Robert L. Hall.…

The Camden Lions, the South Thomaston Lions, and the Waldoboro Lions held a vision screening clinic during the Union Fair and Blueberry Festival in Union, Maine, August 21-27. Sight conversation…

WELLESLEY, Mass. — Camden native Eliza Roy, now a junior at Wellesley College, received an accolade from the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference for her athletic play during the week…

‘I have big shoes to fill, but I had the very best mentor’

The board of the Megunticook Watershed Association said Sept. 8 that it has hired Aaron Bailey as nonprofit’s new executive director and lake patrol. 

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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FARMINGTON — The Windjammers traveled to Mt. Blue Tuesday evening and came away with a 3-1 victory and some well-earned heal points to start the season.

After a first half that saw the…

ROCKLAND — The Oceanside high school golf program boosted its record to 2-1 with a victory Tuesday, Sept. 7 over Morse at the Rockland Golf Club. 

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Boothbay region fishermen and community members are expressing concern over the New England Aqua Ventus project, a floating offshore wind turbine to be built two miles south of Monhegan. NEAV is a…

MOYOCK, North Carolina — Susan Gamage, 77, went to be with Jesus on August 31, at her home with her husband and children at her side, after courageously battling Alzheimer’s for over 3 years.…

ROCKPORT — Rockport Police reported issuing three traffic citations between June 28-Aug 2. Of the three traffic citations, one was issued for not providing proof of insurance, one for failure to…

 In a collaborative effort, the nonprofit Legacy Rockport and the Town of Rockport have embarked on the rehabilitation of the old Vulcan steam locomotive at Marine Park.
 
The 100-year-…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Aug. 27 - Sept. 3. 

Benjamin E. Williams, 53, of Belfast, assault in Belfast Oct. 31, 2019, dismissed. 

Albert…

THOMASTON — In light of the recent, and rapid, rise in daily new cases of Covid, the Williams-Brazier Post 37 wishes to inform all of its members, followers, and past, or future, guests that …

A letter of appreciation from MaryAnn and Manuel Mercier

LINCOLNVILLE — To our beloved customers and community,

We came to this special area of…

CAMDEN — Megunticook Rowing will host the 27th running of the Megunticook Regatta on Sunday, September 12 at Barrett's Cove Public Beach in Camden.

Rowers of a variety of ages, as young as…

WARREN — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies are working to determine the cause of a one-vehicle crash in Warren that killed a man Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021.

Jason Fogg, 31, of Warren, was…

ROCKPORT — Maine Coast Storm has an exciting House Hockey program, according to a news release, that will allow youth ages 9-14 years old to have fun, learn new hockey skills, be physically active…

Opinionated at any speed

The “L” is for long, and this stretched version of the familiar Grand Cherokee is what Jeep is offering families while they await the arrival of the even larger (and more deluxe and pricier) 2022…

Erwin Forest Hutchins, 98, passed from this life into Eternal Life on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the Sussman House in Rockport, Maine.

Erwin was born September 21, 1922, in North New…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Aug 6-30. 

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported five traffic infractions Aug. 19-30. Of those five infractions, two citations were issued for failure to provide proof of insurance, one citation was issued for…

The Town of Thomaston will be replacing two side-by-side six-foot culverts with a bridge on Beechwood Street, near the Warren town line. These culverts are deteriorating and are in desperate need…

34 young faces .... a town that pulled together ... can we do it again?
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A small cardboard box, surprisingly heavy, was delivered to my door some years ago. A note inside read: “These World War II soldier photo printing plates were rescued years ago by WWII veteran…

ROCKLAND — Mid-Coast School of Technology Adult Education Program welcomes Master Gardener Jean Vose to its Fall Program to present a 3-week course, Winterizing the Yard and Gardens in Fall. It…

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Coastal Senior College continues its Brown Bag Series on Zoom with an open invitation to both CSC members and, new this fall, to non-members also. Facilitated by CSC instructor and Vice-President…

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an online class on dehydrating and freezing for food preservation, Thursday, Sept. 23, from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Learn how to safely preserve…

REALISM IN NATURE: TWO ARTISTS, TWO DIFFERENT APPROACHES

As new members of the Pemaquid Art Gallery this season, Alexandra Perry-Weiss and Sherrie York are showing realism-based images of the beauties of Maine.

Perry-Weiss’s works are colorful,…

“A Fine Old Time on Penobscot Bay”

SEARSPORT — This year's Strung Together Music Jam Campout will be held on the coast of Searsport, September 17 - 19, 2021.

The Old Time and Bluegrass Jam weekend begins Friday afternoon…

NO fee for Coast Guard Personnel stationed in Rockland, Knox County teachers and K-12 students, Rockland residents

ROCKLAND — September is Library Card Sign-Up Month.

“It’s a time when the Rockland Public Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to encourage everyone…

SEARSPORT — Friends of Sears Island will be offering free “Magnificent Monarchs” grab-and-go activity kits this month for children. This kit will include materials to make a monarch life cycle…

ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from Aug. 9-16 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.

Camden

WM Gregg and Pennie D. Imus Family Trust, William…

BELFAST — After many years of looking, the Waldo Community Action Partners has settled on a piece of property on Route 3 in Belfast where the nonprofit intends to grow its programs, and perhaps,…

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BANGOR — Cross country runners from Belfast, Camden Hills and Oceanside traveled Friday, Sept. 3 to Bangor to compete against runners from Hampden Academy, Maine Central Institute, Erskine Academy…

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BRUNSWICK — The Medomak Valley cross country team traveled Friday, Sept. 3 to Brunswick to compete against Brunswick, Morse and Boothbay. 

Team results in the girls division included:…

ROCKPORT — Pickleball is returning at the Midcoast Recreation Center this fall, beginning Sept. 7. 

Open play will be held Mondays (9 a.m. to 11 a.m.), Tuesdays through Fridays (11 a.m. to…

PHILLIPS — In the early morning hours of September 1, 2021, Richard E. Rogers Jr. joined the company of his father in the presence of their Lord.

Born on October 27, 1952, to Richard E. and…

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ROCKPORT — Lewiston got on the board early in the contest and survived a furious Windjammer comeback bid in the second half to earn valuable early-season heal points Friday with a 4-2 victory.…

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 — Sandra Stratton, 93, of Rockland, Maine, passed away August 7, 2021 at Windward Gardens of Camden.

Sandra was born in Rockland on July 26, 1928 to the late Frank and Elizabeth…

OWLS HEAD — Charles “Chuck” Novicka, 70, passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the Maine Veteran’s Home in Augusta, after a long illness. He went to be with his brothers and sisters…

ROCKLAND — Reverend Harold Winston Carpenter passed away on September 1, 2021, at Sedgewood Commons in Falmouth, Maine. He was 88 years old.

Harold was predeceased by his wife Wilma (…

OUT Maine staff had a great time at Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership this summer for its overnight staff retreat. After a challenging pandemic year and extensive growth, in both…

BELFAST — On Saturday, September 11, Waterfall Arts will open its doors to another history-rich exhibition with Artfellows: Belfast's Original Cooperative Gallery, 1980-1997.