BATON ROUGE, Louisiana — The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic…
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nicknamed Dissonance; ‘among the greatest quartet compositions in history’
Part four of the DaPont String Quartet’s “Onstage” six–part concert series premieres on April 24, with Mozart String Quartet in C Major, at onstage.daponte.org.
Filmed at the Rockport Opera…
local dentists volunteer services to Knox Clinic patients
ROCKLAND — Beth is a mom to five children. Her children qualify for MaineCare, but she has no dental or medical insurance through her part time job working nights at a grocery store. She was so…
The Pilot is collecting stories about animal adoptions. Have you adopted a rescue dog or cat (or any other animal!) over the past year?
Please send us a photo, the name of your new friend(s…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) is preparing to place an order for first doses of…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, April 16, an additional five COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 763.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 16, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from March 29-April 5 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.
Appleton
Jennifer Gilles to Ryan Ford and Chelsea…
CAMDEN — Sheila D. Sawyer, 77, died peacefully at home following a hard-fought battle with respiratory disease, Monday, April 12, 2021.
Born in Rockland, October 28, 1943, Sheila was one of…
AUGUSTA – Senator Chip Curry, D-Belfast, testified earlier this week in favor of the Making Health Care Work for Maine bill package at a public hearing before the Legislature’s Health Coverage,…
Animal Welfare Fund
The Animal Welfare Fund of the Maine Community Foundation is seeking applications from Maine organizations that address population control for cats and dogs.
The deadline for applications…
Winter may be over, but outdoor learning happens in all seasons. WinterKids has launched a virtual training to go alongside its Preschool Guide to Outdoor Active Learning (GOAL) and for a limited…
Medomak Valley High School announces its 2020-2021 Quarter 3 Honor Roll.
Grade 9
High Honors: Marshall Addy, Vincent Athearn, Bruce Bossow, Madison Boynton, Lauren…
STOCKTON SPRINGS — Robert “Bob” Small Jr. passed peacefully on April 9, 2021, at his home on Cape Jellison. Bob was born in Belfast on February 7, 1951 to Robert and Barbara (Hawes) Small.
…
BROOKS — The Country View Golf Club in Brooks will open for the 2021 season Saturday, April 17.
“We are hoping that the weather will cooperate and are looking forward to welcoming all our…
NORTHPORT — The Town of Northport cast ballots Wednesday, April 14 for an open seat on the select board during a special election.
Breanna Pinkham Bebb and Ann Frenning Kossuth vied for…
Letter to the editor: Peter Hall
The recent article in the PenBay Pilot on a prospective parking lot in Rockport Village has some misleading information for the Rockport voters.
A TIF (tax increment financing) is used to…
FEMA to Begin Accepting Applications This Week for Program Pingree Helped Create in American Rescue Plan
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, said April 15 that FEMA has begun accepting applications for funeral assistance for Mainers who’ve lost loved ones to COVID-19 as part of the American…
AUGUSTA — For the week ending April 10, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 2,050 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 200 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 15, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, April 15, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 758.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills extended Wednesday the State of Civil Emergency through May 13.
The Governor’s decision to extend the emergency is in line with nearly every other state in…
creating a beautiful outdoor space for a healthier community
ROCKLAND — “We’re honored to contribute to the development of the Eliza Steele Memorial Garden,” said Susan Norton, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer…
encouraging outdoor activity for people at minimal cost to the Town
ROCKPORT — The Town of Rockport has created a Community Garden at the Marge Jones Facility, which is centrally located and already a hub for outdoor activities. It is currently unused and is…
LINCOLNVILLE — Anthony Joseph Cardner, 61, died at his home surrounded by his family and caregivers on Monday, April 12, 2021.
Born on October 5, 1959 in Long Branch, New Jersey, he was the…
‘rallying around the vaccination effort’
As a growing number of community volunteers descend on the MaineHealth COVID-19 clinics in Knox and Waldo counties, a common theme has emerged. Volunteers see the clinics as the largest – and most…
‘saying thank you to mother nature, showing respect and love for this earth’
WASHINGTON — On April 7, Midcoast Conservancy accepted a donated Conservation Easement on 108 acres owned by Mary Merrifield, in Washington. The Easement not only ensures the farm will remain…
NORTHPORT — The Northport Golf Club will open for the 2021 season Thursday, April 15.
“Robb and Paula are in residence, and Paula reports there will be snacks and drinks available for…
On Tuesday, May 11, from 6 - 8 p.m., The Dancing Elephant will launch a 6-week book study group “You Belong" via Zoom, co-facilitated by Rachel Nixon and Cynthia Trone. The class is open to the…
UNION — Michael F. Fogg, 65, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the Sussman House in Rockport, following a period of declining health.
Private arrangements are in the care of Burpee,…
AUGUSTA — Earlier this week, Maine Speaker of the House Ryan Fecteau appointed State Representative Bill Pluecker, I-Warren, to serve on the Agriculture Task Force with the National Conference of…
For our annual “Welcome Back Snowbirds” articles
Calling all new businesses that opened this year or are about to open this spring or summer—please email us your details and links. We’re doing our annual “Welcome Back Snowbirds” articles for…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Treasury will allocate at least $56,234,176 to Maine businesses through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), according to a news release.…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, April 14, an additional four COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 757.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 14, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…
Spring Tea
SEARSPORT – For the second year in a row, Carver Memorial Library is unable to host the Annual Spring Tea, not only a popular tradition but also a major fundraiser for the Library. This year, in…
In honor of National Poetry Month
BELFAST — In honor of National Poetry Month, two Local Color artists will exhibit their poems alongside their art during the month of April.
Leslie Moore, poet and printmaker, will show …
Cooper William Hutchinson, born January 20, 2021, passed away March 30, 2021.
Cooper leaves behind his loving parents – his mother, Tabitha Johnson and father, Chad Hutchinson; two…
ST. GEORGE — Voters casting ballots for the May 10 election will be tasked with voting on 10 warrant articles for the St. George Municipal School Unit school budget referendum.
Below is a…
takes Sagadahoc County Administrator post
The Rockport Select Board has received the resignation of Rockport’s Town Manager, William Post.
Rockport Select Board Chair Debra Hall said in a news release: "Bill has been an excellent…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills, Maine Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew and Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Nirav D. Shah issued the…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 13, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…
Lot would be located near bridge, new hotel
On April 12 the Rockport Select Board heard a presentation by Bill Lane of Gartley & Dorsky Engineers of a proposed 28-space parking lot that would be built above Rockport Harbor, near the…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, April 13, an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 753.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19…
Grows of Food Security Mission
Come Spring Food Pantry closed on the purchase of the building at 27 Common Road in Union March 31. After more than 20…
PORT CLYDE — Frank Peter Littlehale, 79, passed away on December 21, 2020, peaceful at his home.
Frank was born on the eighteenth of May in 1941, to Fawne B., and Phyllis M. Littlehale,…
WARREN — Linda May Cross, 71, passed away April 9, 2021 at her daughters’ home after a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Linda was born at Knox Hospital in…
opinion
What a grueling time it has been for all of us as a result of the pandemic. However, in public education, there have been some curious upsides -- many silver…
PITTSFIELD — Jacqueline Page McCormick died comfortably on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Pittsfield Community Care with her son, Sheldon and daughter-in-law, Mary at her side.
Jackie was 91…
ROCKLAND (4/13/2021) – “I would like to take a moment to briefly point out the irony that we’re now passing an order to close a portion of Winter Street,” said Councilor Ben Dorr, “but I’m stoked…
