WASHINGTON, D.C. — Five Maine airports, including two in the Midcoast, received a combined $11,495,847 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Airport Improvement Program, according to a news…
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Like the U.S. and State of Maine, a town has a constitution a Charter
This fall, citizens of the Town of Camden will be asked to decide on how the town is to be governed in the future when they vote on…
two-year project gets underway July 5
ROCKPORT — An overhaul and expansion of the Pen Bay Medical Center’s Emergency Department is due to get underway July 5, a redesign that…
THOMASTON — Barbara Mae Carr passed away on June 25, 2021 surrounded by her family after an extended illness.
Barbara was born on April 24, 1941 in Rockland, Maine where she remained a…
UNION — The Town of Union meeting room will be available as a cooling center Monday and Tuesday, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., and until dusk if needed, according to the Town, in a news release.
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The University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) has been recognized by Military Times as Best for Vets, for its exceptional service to veterans, military service members, and their families.
“UMA…
UNITY — Sandra Tucker, of Unity, 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 17, at home with her family.
Sandra was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,…
WALDOBORO — James Adam Guptill, fondly known as “Bub”, passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2021.
He was born on July 17, 1987 to Charles and Vicky Lynn (Simmons) Guptill in Rockport, Maine…
A celebration of life for Dwayne L. Knowlton, who passed away on February 6, at the Rockland Golf Course on July 17, 2021, from 2 to 4 p.m.
We will take time for anyone to share some happy…
‘a really fun way to spend time in my day, rather than the competitive environments of other sports’
ROCKPORT — A hardly highlighted spring sport is hidden in plain sight at Camden Hills Regional High School, a club sport called ultimate frisbee — or, simply, ultimate — played by co-ed members in…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with…
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Golf Club hosted a men’s group golf outing Sunday, June 27.
Below are the results from the outing as submitted to the sports department.
Team Points…
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Golf Club hosted a member-guest golf outing Saturday, June 26.
Below are the results from the gathering as submitted to our sports department.
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Letter to the editor: Connie Hayes
What caused our Senators, elected by us to represent our interests, to block us from deciding which PUBLIC should own a public utility? Pine Tree Power, "Our Power," did not die when two senators…
MIDCOAST — The Babe Ruth baseball season continued this week in the Midcoast.
This season, the Midcoast Babe Ruth Baseball League consists of five teams: Waldoboro (representing the RSU 40…
Rooftop solar array, subdivision proposal also heard
ROCKPORT — On June 24 the Rockport Planning Board gave consideration to a pre-application submitted by Stephanie Turner to operate a take-out food business from a 20’x20’ building at 330…
AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee reached a unanimous, bipartisan…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services and Partnership to End Addiction launched a free texting service that alerts Maine residents to any sudden increase in overdoses in…
SEARSPORT — Carver Memorial Library lists the following July 2021 programs:
Summer Storytimes
This summer storytimes will be outside in the fresh air…
‘members of our community who stepped up, in a truly remarkable way’
ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre will celebrate Maine teachers, school administrators, and support staff throughout the month of July by offering them free admission to films showing in the theater…
Liberty Graphics, a Midcoast Maine-based screenprinting business specializing in nature and science-themed T-shirts, has recently become an employee-owned cooperative. Worker cooperatives are…
Maine Coast Heritage Trust to fundraise for property purchase
ROCKLAND — A project is being considered that will ensure public access to the harbor and waterfront in Rockland’s North End for generations to come. The project is a collaborative effort of the…
CAMDEN — Megunticook Rowing is pleased to announce summer rowing programs for all ages and levels of rowing experience.
Rowing is the perfect way to get fit and enjoy the beauty of Maine’s…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills recently signed landmark legislation to establish the Maine Connectivity Authority, a new entity charged with achieving universal availability of high-speed…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with…
The following is a transcript of a radio address presented by Governor Janet Mills:
Not a week goes by but what I…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity June 3-20.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 10 - 27.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty…
Flexible format opens event to participants across Maine
LifeFlight of Maine announces that registration is underway for the 2021 Cross for LifeFlight, taking place August 1-31. The…
WORCESTER, Massachusetts — Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Johann Bradley, a member of the class of 21 majoring in Industrial Engineering, was named to the university's…
ITHACA, New York — Ithaca College congratulates students named to the Dean's List for the spring 2021 semester.
Local students are Tatum Dowd, of Camden, and Audrey Scott, of Hope.
…
ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania — “Congratulations to Elaine Landry, of Thomaston, for being named to the Muhlenberg College Dean's List for the Spring 2021 semester,” said Muhlenberg, in a news release…
SELINSGROVE, Pennyslvania — Samuel Hebert, of Rockport, was named to Susquehanna University's dean's list for the spring 2021 semester.
The Dean's List recognizes students who achieve a…
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts — Titus Kaewthong, of Hope, has been named to the American International College (AIC) Dean's List for Spring Semester 2021.
Dean's List students are full time…
DURHAM, New Hampshire — The following students have been named to the Dean's List at the University of New Hampshire for the spring 2021 semester.
Emily Morse, of Lincolnville, for earning…
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts — Ian Snowdeal, of Belfast, has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication/Sport Journalism from Springfield College for studies completed in 2021.
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A legendary collegiate basketball coach and a renowned expert on barriers experienced by female coaches will be keynote speakers at the Pass It Forward Women's Coaches Clinic on Sunday, Sept. 19,…
WINCHESTER, Virginia — Kalina Keller is one of 962 students who earned a spot on the Dean's List at Shenandoah University for the Spring 2021 semester.
To be considered for the Dean's List…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with…
Letter to the editor: Lynn St-Laurent
The following letter is in response to a previous letter, …
BELFAST — The Respiratory Health Center at Waldo County General Hospital has posted new hours of operation to take effect on Saturday, June 26.
Starting June 26, the center will be open…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced Friday three federal grants from the Economic Development Administration are coming to Maine’s First Congressional District, totaling an…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from May 17-June 14.
Travis D. Ames, 42, of South Thomaston, domestic violence assault in South Thomaston Sept. 28,…
CAMDEN — Looking for an excuse to get outside? Now’s your chance. Join PAWS Animal Adoption Center for the Paces for PAWS Virtual 5K & Walking Challenge. Participants can help raise money for…
SPRUCE HEAD — Charlotte M. Staples, 96 died peacefully, Monday, June 21, 2021 at the Owl Head Homestead.
Born in Rockland, March 23, 1925, she was the daughter of Cecil and Gladys Knowlton…
BELFAST — Waldo County General Hospital (WCGH) welcomes Jen Williams, MSN, CNM, who joined the Waldo County Medical Partners Women’s Health in early June. She is accepting new patients.
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sexual assault forensic examiner
ROCKPORT— Julie LeBlanc, RN, a charge nurse in the Emergency Department at Pen Bay Medical Center (PBMC), has been named SAFE Nurse of the Year, for 2020, by the Maine’s Department of Health and…
CAMDEN — Camden Public Library provides the following calendar of events for July 2021
Thursday, July 1, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Tech Help Via Zoom and Email. Do you have a…
Second and third place winners also attend MCST
Continuing in a seven-year tradition, Design/Technology students at the Mid-Coast School of Technology won awards and prizes from the Arrive Alive Creative Contest hosted by the Law Offices of Joe…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Education, in partnership with Educate Maine, is pleased to announce the eight teachers that have been selected as semifinalists for Maine’s 2022 Teacher of the…
