CAMDEN — Evalyn L. (Peggs) Economy passed away peacefully at the Sussman House in Rockport on March 2, 2021 after a short illness.
Born April 29, 1933 in Cohasset, Massachusetts, she was…
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AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, March 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, March 15, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 725.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in…
recognizing a gifted, civic-minded young person age 25 or younger
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has announced the launch of the new John Lewis Youth Leadership Award.
Through this award, the Secretary of State's Office will annually recognize one…
beginning March 15, 2021, relaxing some restrictions in the wake of winter peak
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital revises visitors’ policy for hospitals, medical offices and clinics in response to evolving COVID-19 threat PBMC and…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 4-12. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt
March 5
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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity March 4-12. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 4
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CUMBERLAND — The Maine Sports Hall of Fame welcomed a trio of new board members earlier this month, including a Midcoast woman.
Rachel Coor, the new owner of the Midcoast Athletics Center…
opinionated at any speed
No one walks into a bar, tosses the key to a minivan on the counter and hopes someone asks what he’s driving. But to the extent that a minivan can be a sleek and handsome symbol of personal style…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, March 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…
CAMDEN — The agenda for the SAD 28 board meeting slated for Wednesday, March 17 has been set.
The meeting will be held virtually over Zoom at 7 p.m.
…
UNION — The agenda for the next Regional School Unit 40 school board meeting, March 18, has been set.
The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. with participants joining in at the district’s…
ROCKPORT — The Midcoast Recreation Center invites ice hockey players of all ages to come to the MRC for a Theodore Hedstrom memorial benefit tournament Saturday, March 27.
The event will…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, March 13, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 724.
Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, March 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…
The Camden Area Christian Food Pantry has completed its second OTTO Challenge.
A very generous anonymous donor contacted the pantry last summer…
Town Manager: ‘has the potential to be a really great partnership’
CAMDEN — Informal conversations over the past few years periodically referenced a new marina visualized for Steamboat Landing, in Camden Harbor. On March 9, the idea took public form when Lyman-…
ROCKPORT — Rockport police are investigating the recent theft of four tires and wheels stolen from a pickup truck while it was parked in a commercial parking lot on Route 1 (Commercial Street), in…
resilience, commitment, and leadership
Campus Compact, a Boston-based nonprofit organization working to advance the public purposes of higher education, has announced the 212…
The Strand Theatre presents a series of virtual cinematic events, including documentary art films and award-winning stage productions, available to stream from their website.
March…
The Board of Directors of the Maine Fishermen’s Forum has announced the winners of the 47th annual Scholarship Drawing! Twenty-three applicants were drawn and given book awards.
The…
ALBION — Arville “Larry” Fann, also called "Reb," passed away March 11, 2021 in Waterville.
He was born August 28, 1932 to William and Edna (Walker) Fann. He was raised in and around…
LINCOLNVILLE — Fred Roland Moody, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on March 6, 2021. He was 68.
Born on August 22, 1952 in Camden, he was the son of Waldo G. and…
FRIENDSHIP — Kenneth A. “Ken” Simmons, 91, of Friendship, died peacefully at Cove’s Edge in Damariscotta on March 11, 2021.
Ken was born…
see the new timeline for vaccine eligibility
AUGUSTA — In line with President Joe Biden’s directive, Governor Janet Mills announced Friday her administration is accelerating the schedule of Maine’s vaccination plan to make all Maine adults…
On March 12, 2020 — a year ago — the State of Maine recorded our first case of COVID-19. You know, we have suffered great hardship and loss in the last twelve months as a state and a nation, but…
‘Picture Maine’ aims to boost the current film incentive to 25 percent
Maine is a filmmaker’s dream with its rugged coastline, diverse terrain, a pool of talent, and mystique. So why aren’t more movies and television shows shot here?
This has been the…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, March 12, 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…
WALDOBORO — Medomak Valley Little League registrations are now open with a deadline of April 10.
Registrations for the 2021 Little League Baseball/Softball/T-Ball seasons for Waldoboro and…
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Legislature unanimously approved a pair of joint resolutions this week from Senator David Miramant, D-Camden.
SNAP Program…
AUGUSTA — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released a continuation of needed flexibilities for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the National School Lunch…
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…
Camden Hills Regional High School announces its second quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year.
9th Grade High Honors
Ryan Andersen, George Bickham,…
confirm existence of documents before contacting archivists for further research
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Archives has launched its first-ever catalog of its holdings, via the online ArchivesSpace portal at https://archives.maine.gov/…
Thursday, March 25 through April 22, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., New Ventures Maine is offering My Next Career Move, a free five-week interactive online class designed to enable you to take charge of…
So You Want to Farm in Maine?
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a seven-session online course for aspiring farmers starting March 29. The class meets twice per week through April 22, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.…
Start Up/Scale Up Grant Program
The Maine Community Foundation’s Start Up/Scale Up Grant Program seeks applications from Maine nonprofit organizations that help new ventures start and grow through programs such as collaborative…
APPLETON — The school committee for the Appleton Village School has set a special committee meeting for Monday, March 15.
The meeting will be held virtually over Zoom at 6 p.m.
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AUGUSTA — For the week ending March 6, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,500 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 130 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic…
Letter to the editor: Rodney Lynch
I would like to take this opportunity to response to Belfast City Councilor and former Mayor Mike Hurley’s March 3, 2021 letter in the Penobscot Bay Pilot in which he provides advice to the City…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, March 11, 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…
RUMFORD — The Camden Hills boys alpine ski team traveled Tuesday, March 9 to Rumford’s Black Mountain of Maine to compete in the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference championship.
The…
FARMINGTON — The Camden Hills nordic ski teams traveled Wednesday, March 3 and Wednesday, March 10 to Farmington’s Titcomb Mountain to participate in the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference nordic…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 26 - March 4.
Nadia Carter, 28, of Boothbay Harbor, probation violation in Unity Oct. 6, 2019, probation…
snacks, beverages, charging station, showers, clothes closet, change of scenery, word games, and more
BELFAST — After years with minimal options for respite for the housing insecure during the winter months, there is now a warming center in the sanctuary of the UU Church of Belfast, open to anyone…
LEWISTON — The following students have been named to the dean's list at Bates College for the fall semester ending in December 2020. This is a distinction earned by students whose grade point…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Feb. 19-28.
Belfast
S. Knapp Laverne Sr. and Carol J. Knapp to Stephen…
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Bureau of Parks and Lands anticipates the popularity of its outdoor destinations to continue this year and urges guests to expect…
Letter to the editor: Beedy Parker
I would like to join the debate, on affordable housing and drainage, and include Camden.
Why must we always build new, and cover more permeable and potentially photosynthetic ground with…
Letter to the editor: Todd Hall
I’m thrilled to offer my support to Breanna Pinkham Bebb for the Northport Board of Selectmen. As a Northport resident I’ve seen Bre’s enthusiasm and creativity in action many times and it is…
