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A large golden retriever that was suddenly and mysteriously unable to walk was rescued from the woods April 14 by a group of Camden firefighters and Camden police.

Rogue had been on an…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified…

six-month program for volunteer and career firefighters
(Photo courtesy Tim Beynart)

Each year, the Knox County Fire Training Academy hosts an intensive program designed for both volunteers and career firefighters. Spanning six months, the hybrid program combines classroom…

Belfast City Hall.

BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, April 15, at 7 p.m., to address a variety of topics featured on…

Jerry Dale Gould Sr.

BELFAST — Jerry Dale Gould Sr., 79 of Belfast, Maine, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, at home, after a courageous battle with a GBM brain tumor.…

Maureen Farley

NORTHPORT — Maureen Farley, 68, of Northport, Maine, passed away on February 3, 2025 surrounded by friends and family after a brave battle with cancer.

Leroy “Roy” W. Philbrook

THOMASTON — Leroy “Roy” W. Philbrook, 90, of Thomaston, passed away peacefully at the Sussman House in Rockport on April 10, 2025. Born on February 18, 1935, in Stoneham, Massachusetts, Roy was…

Judith Anne (Cummings Knowles) Grossman

ROCKPORT — A memorial gathering for Judith Anne (Cummings Knowles) Grossman, 85, formerly of Tenants Harbor, who died December 10, 2024, will be held Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m., at…

a crowd of library supporters in front of the Waldoboro Public Libraryy

Protestors gathered at the Waldoboro Public Library April 10 to show support for local libraries amidst recent federal government funding cutbacks.

“We love our libraries; we hate our…

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Buying or Selling?

Call Alicia Long at Newcastle Realty! 

(207) 607-1968 | alicialong@cheneycompanies.com

Born and raised in Mid-coast Maine, Alicia obtained her…

Girl eating nerds candy

Associations with sweets are, for many people, complex. Positive associations might include birthdays, Christmas, and treats we’re rewarded with as children, while negative associations such…

Breakfast at Brady's every Sunday

Starting Easter Brady's will be serving breakfast and Brunch from 8am-2pm featuring 5.99 early bird speacials from 8-10! These classic…

Tick high season is fast approaching
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The effort to produce a vaccine…

The building where the Waldo County Registry of Deeds is maintained.

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds April 7-11.

Belfast

Thatcher E. Silar to 279 High…

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.

Sabrina L. Libby, of Albion, and Richard A. Libby, of Liberty, were married Sept.…

Egg Decorating

The driveway here at Sleepy Hollow filled up Saturday afternoon to accommodate a group of women who were joining Ma for a little Pysanky party. 

Pysanky is a…

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Waldo County Technical Center announces its Students of the Quarter for the 3rd Quarter of the 2024-25 academic year.

L-R: Robert Fangmeyer, Director, Baldrige Performance Excellence Program; Eric Lin, Acting Associate Director for Innovation and Industry Services, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce; Tom Raffio, President and CEO, Northeast Delta Dental; Brian Townsend, Chair, DDVT Board of Trustees; Kathryn Eggleston, Chair, Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. (Photo by Hamilton Photography)

CONCORD — On Sunday evening, March 30, Northeast Delta Dental was awarded the esteemed national Baldrige Performance Excellence Award, by Robert Fangmeyer, Director,…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds April 7-11.

Appleton

Stanley K. Millay to Shawn M. Turner and Nicole…

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court April 3-9. 

Davine C. Bussell, 38, of Waldo, unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs in Waldo…

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The 2024 Spring Farm Hands participants practice haltering Aldermere Farm's Belted Galloway calves. (Photo courtesy MCHT)

ROCKPORT — This spring, Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) invites youth ages 10 to 18 to get up close and personal with the Belted Galloway calves at Aldermere Farm, a…

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FRIENDSHIP — A memorial service  for Edward C. Gagnon, who passed away on March 20, 2025, will be held Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 2 p.m., .at the Friendship United Methodist Church, 24 Main…

Annette Noel Vickery

NEWTOWN, Connecticut — Annette Noel Vickery died peacefully at Maplewood at Newtown on March 29, 2025, at the age of 87, with her husband, David, by her side and other family members in spirit.…

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My name is Ellen Reynolds, and I would like to formally introduce myself to the community as a candidate for School Board in the Town of Rockport.  I have long been interested in taking a step to…

BPD patch.

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 14 - April 9.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered…

Maine blueberry glazed donuts

MAINE BLUEBERRY GLAZED DONUTS! These have quickly become a crowd favorite! Made fresh daily. 

Cupcakes

Blood orange devils food cupcakes! This decadent orange buttercream frosting is not to be missed! 

Focaccia bread

Fresh focaccia Friday! Come by for special treats for the weekend. We are here til 6!

program session runs April 28 to June 21
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ROCKPORT — The Penobscot Bay YMCA is committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn life-saving water skills, regardless of their background…

Foner Paul Curtis

ROCKLAND — Foner Paul Curtis, 70, died Monday, April 7, 2025, at Maine Medical Center, following several years of declining health.

Foner was born July 11, 1954, in Lewiston, Maine, to…

WSO cruiser and patch.

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity April 4-9.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…

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In a show of unity against current presidential actions, more than 500 people attended the April 5 Hands Off protest in Belfast. Betsy Headley was there to document it all with her camera.…

The Club held its first weekly meeting at the Camden YMCA
Camden Rotary Club members gathered at the Cellardoor Winery on April 5 to honor the organization’s 100th anniversary. (Photo courtesy Joan Phaup)

CAMDEN — The Camden Rotary Club celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding on Saturday, April 5, 2025, with members recalling its history and…

application deadline May 5
L-R: Erickson Fields Farm Manager Carrie O’Brien, Erickson Fields Farm Hand Connor Palatucci, and the 2025 Summer Teen Ag Crew: Cole Thompson, Taio Widdicombe, Jude Wight, Huy Nguyen, Oliver Wight, Dakota Sanders. (Photo courtesy MCHT

ROCKPORT — Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a state-wide land conservation organization, is offering teens ages 14-18 an hourly-paid position in the Teen Ag Crew at Erickson Fields…

Nicolle Littrell. (Photo courtesy Nicolle Littrell)

BELFAST — Nicolle Littrell, of DoryWoman Rowing, is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from Women’s Net, a national organization that provides funding…

Monica Denise Browne

Monica Denise Browne, 70, passed away peacefully on the morning of April 1, 2025, with her two children, Brendan and Jessica Browne, by her side. …

April 11 Topics: denuclearization and persistent organic pollutants
Mt. View

Approximately 55 students representing Belfast, Mt View, Oceanside and Searsport high schools, along with the Ecology Learning Center, a charter high school in Unity, are busy practicing their…

A Bird's Tale
Some long-tailed ducks migrate from the Maine coast to the Nunavut Territory thousands of miles to the North in order to nest. The official adoption of the Nunavut Land Use Plan will be crucial to ensuring their breeding grounds remain intact and healthy. (Photo by Wolfgang Wander, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.)

Late in the day on Saturday, we took a ride down to look for birds at some favorite spots along the coast in Freeport. Parking by the narrow bridge at Wolfe’s Neck Farm, we scanned the bay,…

The building where the Waldo County Registry of Deeds is maintained.

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds March 31 - April 4. 

Belfast

Sandra J. Evans to…

Where It's At
Bill Shumaker - "Curiosity"

They may be framed, but the stories within the photographs at Boothbay Region Art Foundation will not be confined. Yes, it’s the Maine Photographers Showcase, a re-imagining of the Maine…

BPD patch.

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 11 - April 3.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered…

letter to the editor

"My country, right or wrong" is a motto often heard from zealous would-be patriots. It is derived from a toast offered by Stephen Decatur, a U.S. Naval officer…

letter to the editor
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The cloudy skies and threat of rain did not prevent or overshadow thousands of Mainers from turning out for the Hands Off! Rally and March that took place in Augusta, Portland, and many other…

From Washington, D.C.
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U.S. Senator Susan Collins, R-Maine, joined a bipartisan group of 12 of her Senate colleagues in cosponsoring the Trade Review Act of 2025, a bill to reaffirm Congress’

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As Burcu Sagiroglu listened to lawmakers debate a bill that would establish a statewide tracking system for sexual assault kits, her mind wandered back to her days as a student at Colby…