GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania — Electrical engineering major Trevor Iltis, from Rockport, has been named to the Grove City College Dean's List, with Distinction, for the Spring 2021 semester.
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parking lot parade!
THOMASTON — On May 27, Thomaston Grammar School had a Zooming Into Summer event. Amber Taylor-Soares, TGS speech assistant, came up with an idea to have a vehicle parade here at school.
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ISLESBORO — The final Islesboro COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held Wednesday, June 9 as a drive-through clinic in the town office parking lot.
Second doses of the Moderna vaccine and…
AUGUSTA — Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows hosted Wednesday student artists from King Middle School in Portland and Sweetland School in Hope, Maine-based artist Rob Shetterly and Assistant…
‘the public has earned a right to weigh in’
AUGUSTA — Maine State Senator Chloe Maxmin, a Democrat representing Senate District 13, joined House District 101 Representative Jennifer Poirier, R-Skowhegan, in calling on Governor Janet Mills…
The following is a transcript of a radio address presented by Governor Janet Mills:
This Memorial Day weekend, we pause to remember the challenges our state and our nation have…
Did you know this historical nugget?
Had South Thomaston had its way, the Breakwater would have been accessed from Owls Head instead of Rockland. Until 1821, Owls Head was a part of South Thomaston. As Rockland fought to secure…
Roe Chiacchio: To your health
No matter what age we are at the present moment, we are all aging in different ways and some feel they are aging faster than others. Our health plays a crucial role in how we grow older.…
How Julz Larrabee, a sewist makes a creative living in Belfast
BELFAST—The retro hobbies of knitting and sewing came …
For those coming back to Maine for the summer, here's what's new...
ROCKLAND—This is our annual “Welcome back” article to acquaint those who haven’t been around this winter as to what’s open, what’s closed, what's new, and what's happening. Here is your Rockland…
For those returning to Maine for the summer, here's what's new
BELFAST—If you're wondering why Camden and Rockland get the Snow Birds moniker and Belfast gets the Snow Bats, it's because years ago, the citizens of Belfast earned the affectionate nickname of…
For those returning to Maine for the summer, here's what's new...
CAMDEN—We had to skip our annual Snow Birds series last May due to all of the shutdowns during the pandemic, but during the winter-spring of 2020-2021, quite a few businesses have changed the…
WALDOBORO — The Medomak eighth grade softball team dominated Searsport in a home contest Thursday, May 27 in Waldoboro.
The host Riverhawks were able to secure a 29-2 victory over the…
Helping Shape the Post-Pandemic Future for Maine Women and Girls
The Maine Women’s Fund recently announced grants totaling $155,000 for 16 nonprofits that are working to address the most pressing needs of women and girls across the state. From York to…
ROCKLAND — The Ladies Association gathered at the Rockland Golf Club on Thursday, May 27 for a golf outing.
Below are the results from the gathering as submitted to our sports department…
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…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills signed the following bills into law, according to a Thursday evening announcement from…
Letter to the editor: Alexander and Maud Abess
A few months ago, we learned of the proposed short term rental ordinance, and were alarmed at what appears to be an over reach of town authority with no data to back its proposed actions.
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ROCKPORT — Goose River Golf Club’s Twilight and Ladies Leagues kicked off the 2021 season with scrambles this week.
Below are results from the May 25 and May 26 events as reported to the…
MANNY’S NECK, North Carolina — A Mass of Christian Burial welcoming home Virginia “Jenny” C. Semancik, 83, formerly of Rockland, Maine, who passed away Jan. 14, 2021, will be held Thursday, June…
CAMDEN — Mallory Arsenault, ACSR, a member of the business insurance team at Allen Insurance and Financial, has earned the Certified Professional Insurance Agent designation from the American…
“Riding an ATV is an exciting way to explore the beautiful state of Maine,” said Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, in a news release. …
SEARSPORT — Carver Memorial Library, in Searsport, announces June programs.
DIY Kits: Hummingbird Swing
Kits available Thursday, June 3
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SEARS ISLAND — Save the date for a Treasures, Trash, Crafts and Bake Sale on the Sears Island causeway on July 24, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Vendor space is available for $15, paid in advance.…
Local healthcare heroes
It has been a full year since the Midcoast had its first cases of COVID-19. In recognition of this anniversary, we reached out to interview some of the…
all six travel lanes over Piscatacqua River open for the weekend
KITTERY — The "Maine Ahead" project on the Piscatacqua River (I-95) Bridge in Kittery is entering its third and final year on time and on budget. This project is improving safety and mobility on…
full roster, no sponsors this year
NORTHPORT — The Belfast Rotary Club charitable fundraiser and golf tournament tees off at the Northport Golf Club on Saturday, June 5.
“We had to cancel this popular event last year but I…
The Camden Public Library announces its calendar of events for June 2021.
Tuesday, June 1, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Chat with Miss Amy on Zoom. Every Tuesday, parents and…
membership grew nearly 10%
The Belfast Rotary Club welcomed six new members during this pandemic year.
“The Club had to move to online Zoom meetings last March,” said Club president Richard Koralek, in a Rotary news…
With Article 4 now on Rockport’s June 8 ballot to “survey” voters about short term rentals (STR), I have decided to share my personal experience as a homeowner who has occasionally rented our…
Segment aired May 27
ROCKPORT — Film crews and a reporter from Good Morning America, the ABC daily television set up shop near the bait truck at Rockport Harbor May 26, featuring the coast of Maine, and in particular…
ROCKLAND — The Oceanside varsity field hockey team will be captained by a new head coach when the fall rolls around.
Head coach Joanna Hall confirmed Thursday morning she has stepped down…
AUGUSTA — For the week ending May 22, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,000 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 200 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic…
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…
Poem: Kendall Merriam
For Jim
Phyllis made an excellent roast beef
something we don’t have often
after polishing the copper kitchen table
I made a batch of buttermilk biscuits
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BREWER — Junior varsity members of the Searsport track and field program traveled Wednesday, May 26 to the Brewer Track Complex at the Brewer Community School to participate in the Penobscot…
ROCKLAND — The Oceanside and Belfast varsity baseball teams squared off Wednesday, May 26 in Rockland.
The visiting Lions (9-4) posted a 13-4 victory over the host Mariners (6-8).
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AUGUSTA —The Maine Principals’ Association announced a reopening of all high school athletics activities in the state late Wednesday afternoon.
That means high school sports as they existed…
ROCKPORT — Michael Dennis Bowers passed away peacefully at his home in Rockport on May 20, 2021 at the age of 72.
He was born in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, on October 21, 1948, the son of…
Irwin “Bud” Edward Spalding, 97, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at his home in Camden, Maine.
Bud was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on January 18, 1924. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs.…
HOPE (May 26) – A fire that destroyed a garage on the Martzville Road in Hope, Tuesday, May 25, has been ruled undetermined yet accidental in nature, according to Hope Fire Chief Clarence Keller…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Camden native Cole Anderson has had a successful second season as part of the Florida State University men’s collegiate golf program this spring, and will be among five…
AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Taxation Committee voted Tuesday in favor of a bill from Senator Chip Curry, D-Belfast, that would provide incentives to employers to participate in apprenticeship…
Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and Friends of Maine Coastal Islands (FOMCI) NWR continue the bird watching series called “Bird Time on the Coast” with early morning walks in…
AUGUSTA — Maine State Representative Sherman Hutchins, R-Penobscot, has been stripped of his committee assignment by Speaker of the House Ryan Fecteau after video (attached to this story for…
‘a show of support and respect for your neighbors’ safety’
CAMDEN — After a year of limited and no-audience shows, the Camden Opera House is ready welcome the public back in for a safe and busy season of arts and entertainment. And while audience members …
ROCKLAND — Thanks to the Rockland Public Library Endowment Association, cardholders at Rockland Public Library may now request a visitor pass to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, in…
CEDARVILLE, Ohio — Madelaine Martens, from Northport, graduated from Cedarville University on the weekend of April 30 - May 1 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing after being named to the Dean's…
BANGOR/BREWER — Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in…
