WALDOBORO — "The Waldo Theatre, located at 916 Main Street, glides into the holiday season with a visual feast of artwork by painter and mixed media artist Pam Smilow in her latest show,…
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"bold and colorful with a whimsical simplicity that lifts the spirit"
BELFAST — Brian George Ross, 75, of Belfast, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 23, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends. …
Fast growing sector: working class people age 19-49
ROCKLAND—Alan Kearl, the executive director of AIO Food Pantry and Energy Assistance, has only been in his position for 15 months after formerly serving as a volunteer. In that time, he has seen…
A Bird's Tale
All-white birds are not something we see very often in Maine. Egrets are all white, but they’re not exactly “great big,” not even the “great egret.” There are only a few options for what a…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Jennifer A. Averill, of Searsmont, and Thomas J. Averill, of Searsport, were…
WALDOBORO — The Waldo Theatre is again kicking-off the holiday season with a fun and festive post-Thanksgiving Community Singalong on Friday, Nov. 29, at 4 p.m.
The holiday favorite …
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Nov. 15-21.
Desiree V. Gerrior, 43, of Brooks, probation violation in Belfast July 18, 2020,…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 5-20.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent…
FRIENDSHIP — Sigrun ‘Sigi’ Thissell, 81, of Friendship, passed away from Alzheimer’s disease with loving family by her side on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland.
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opinion
The recent announcement by Conservation Law Foundation that they intend to sue Cooke aquaculture is a surprise given the fact that they worked closely with the salmon farmers to develop the…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County…
And so we come to Thanksgiving. The American Holiday celebrated on the final Thursday of November, since President Abraham Lincoln declared it a national holiday in 1863. A time for people…
SEARSPORT— All are welcome to join Coastal Mountains Land Trust on a guided hike along the trails of Long Cove Headwaters Preserve in Searsport on December 11. Hikers can meet at the trailhead at…
BELFAST — For the month of December 2024, hand-made Christmas ornaments are on display at Local Color Gallery in Belfast. Each one is made by a gallery artist from a…
ELLSWORTH — Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital recently welcomed James Culver, MD, to its women’s health practice.
“We are extremely pleased that Dr. Culver…
gain leadership experience and provide valuable youth perspective
WALDO COUNTY — The Waldo County YMCA is launching a new Youth Board Member program, offering high school students a unique opportunity to gain leadership experience and…
letter to the editor
Maine’s pristine coastal waters have long supported local communities, from fishermen and lobstermen to tourism-driven businesses reliant on healthy ecosystems. But a growing threat lurks beneath…
Letter to the editor
I find it more than curious to witness the reaction of the coastal elites to the election of Donald Trump. After their harangue on "democracy" throughout the campaign and following their own…
BELFAST — A new art exhibit opened this month at MaineHealth Waldo Hospital, featuring work by Penny Linn and Nancy Benner. Their works are on display along the first-floor hallway near the Lab…
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — In observance of Thanksgiving 2024, MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals announce the following adjusted holiday hours:
All physician practices, including walk-…
BELFAST — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital welcomes Nichole Barry, MD, to its Rheumatology department.
Dr. Barry comes to MHWH from Dignity Health Medical Group in San Francisco, California,…
ROCKLAND — James Michael Price, 71, died at home in Rockland, Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Born in Skowhegan, March 21, 1953, he was the son of Charles and Madelyn Whipple Price. He graduated…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Nov. 15-22.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…
opinion
Trump voters, after the 2024 elections, during which you reelected treasonous, convicted felon Donald Trump and many of his surrogates down ballot, I am not quite certain how to interact with…
Mount View Chamber Singers bring their 2024 'Carols in the Round' concert series to the Midcoast and beyond this December.
This singers have provided the…
Belfast Area High School announces its Honor Roll for the first quarter of the 2024-25 academic year.
Grade 9
HIGH HONORS: Ian Beal, Luciana Birocco, Walden…
fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, guns
CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE — A Belfast man was arrested in a multi-state drug trafficking ring, which utilized social media messaging apps to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, and…
Thank you to everyone who supported Trekkers’ Annual Community Auction Student Fundraiser – whether you were a bidder, buyer, donor, or volunteer. With incredible community support, the event was…
PORTLAND — Michael Sutherland Will, 81, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a brief illness.
Michael was born December 2, 1942 in Rochester…
CAMDEN — The Rev. Dr. Ute S. Molitor, senior minister of the First Congregational Church of Camden, announced her decision to retire from parish ministry, effective February 28, 2025. …
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Aug. 5-9.
Belfast
Sarah E. Lawler to April R.…
DEA held the 27th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 26, collecting 629,953 pounds of unneeded medications at collection sites across the country.
In Maine, 27 agencies…
Businesses across 15 Midcoast towns raised $28,000 for Maine domestic abuse survivors in July's Finding Our Voices second annual "Into the Light!” Foodie Festival.
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Two Midcoast businesses have been selected for matching-fund assistance through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development's …
Application appears to call for Dollar General to replace wooded lot
A new retail development is in the planning stages for Washington. Gorrill Palmer, an engineering firm based in South Portland, has submitted…
CONROE, Texas — George Dwayne Parks, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, storyteller, and humorist, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024, in Conroe, Texas, at…
And Anodyne Book Shop moves down the road
SEARSPORT—After two years, the $17.8 million road construction though downtown Searsport finally concluded in September to the relief of locals and business owners. And now there's more reason to…
New Hope Midcoast, the Regional Domestic Violence Resource Center serving Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, and Waldo counties, is holding its annual holiday sale from now through December 13.
This…
Mindy Maheu and Jennifer Coffin, personal insurance account executives with Allen Insurance and Financial, have been honored with the Safeco Insurance Award of Excellence, an honor recognizing…
The Thomaston Select Board released the following letter after the resignation of Anthony Leo last week from his brief reinstatement as the town's Fire and EMS chief.
Leo, who had…
Bucking convention with new business
Two local women are at full throttle in establishing their new venture, FlatWear Clothing, a line of fashion created in Camden, and…
Maine Department of Labor announces its December 2024 free trainings.
Upcoming classes:
Developing & Conducting…
CAMDEN — Merilyn Drinkwater Littlefield, 77, of Camden, Maine, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, in Rockport after a brief illness.
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A Bird's Tale
How many Maine people know, we wonder, that there are two species of cormorant that occur regularly in the state? If they do know that both double-crested cormorants and great cormorants occur…
We are excited to share the celebratory news that Stuart and Marianne Smith, the visionary owners of the Bay View Collection…
The Bay View Collection is excited to announce four new partnerships with Maine charitable organizations for an opportunity to…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Nov. 4-15.
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Much of Downtown Main Street in Rockland and points south fell into darkness for approximately 40 minutes, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. However, the cause was not due to any Rockland incident.
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supporting state workforce needs while also advancing the System’s goal of doubling its output of engineering and computing graduates
ORONO — Consistent with a commitment to grow Maine’s engineering and computing workforce and overall economy, University of Maine System (UMS) Trustees approved…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County…
