The Rockland Public Library is offering passes for their adult cardholders to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Owls Head Transportation Museum, Maine State Parks…
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Owls Head Transportation Museum, Maine State Parks, Boothbay Railway Village, Maine Maritime Museum
applicants from across the country submitted works
Millay House Rockland has announced the winners of its Writer-in-Residence spots for 2025-2026.
Joanna Young, a poet from Searsport, Maine…
opinion
Each year, on June 14th, we pause to observe Flag Day, commemorating the day in 1777 when the Continental Congress officially adopted the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the United States. More…
CAMDEN — The Memorial Service for Thomas M. Quantrell, 72, of Camden, who died on December 20, 2024, will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 9 a.m., at the First…
NORTH HAVEN — Edwin R. Sage II (Ted) died at home on May 25, 2025, after almost a decade with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on August 4, 1937, he was the son of…
Jessica grew up in East Boothbay and her family has a long history in the Boothbay Region. After graduating from High School, Jessica felt the need for adventure and…
A Look back
CAMDEN — Bob Josselyn, of Hope, was thumbing through the online listings of e-bay a few months ago, something he does periodically, with his notifications set to Camden, Maine. Whether coincidence…
letter to the editor
Chrisso Rheault endorsement
As leaders of Megunticook Riverkeepers, it is crystal clear to us that Chrisso Rheault will make thoughtful contributions to the range of important issues…
letter to the editor
Current Maine law allows the state to delay payments to our struggling hospitals for MaineCare (Medicaid) for up to 12 months. A new bill, LD 331, would require 75% of the bills be paid…
letter to the editor
Two candidates are vying for an open seat on the Camden Select Board. I've looked at both, based on their public statements. Both are good-hearted and mean well for our town but it’s easy to…
Don't be fooled, that really is the sun you see above us!! Today is looking like a hot one so what better place to go for a great meal…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
Palisade: a fence of wooden stakes or iron railings fixed in the ground, forming an enclosure or defense; alternatively, an…
Our company is looking for an auto technician to join our growing team.
The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience, a clean driving…
Our company is looking for a Tow Truck Operator to join our growing team.
The ideal candidate will have experience, but we’re willing to train the…
Welcome to Spruce Skincare, located in the sweet small city of Rockland, Maine. Spruce is the private skin care practice of aesthetician Rhonda Nordstrom, who treats you with…
CAMDEN — On June 2, just before 9 a.m., the driver of a 2010 Ford pickup truck attempting to cross Route 1 from Conway Road over to Camden Street failed to see a motorcyclist to his right,…
Esther Keiderling found in a wooded area between two known trails
UPDATE: A team of Maine Game Wardens and a MASAR technical rescue team (Maine Association of Search and Rescue) located Esther at approximately 1 p.m. this afternoon. She was…
BRUNSWICK — Dow Furniture participated in the 14th annual Miles for Mills Memorial Day Weekend Race on Sunday, May 25, 2025…
BAR HARBOR — The Coast Guard Investigative Service is seeking the public’s assistance with information regarding suspected search and rescue hoax transmissions made on Sunday and Monday.
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a dynamic mix of local talent and guest artists
BELFAST — MidCoast Shakespeare Studio announces the cast of its upcoming summer production of Twelfth Night, set to entertain audiences with outdoor performances at Belfast City Park from July 25…
willing to take on new, exciting, or tough challenges
Several Thomaston Grammar School students were recognized for the attribute of courage at a schoolwide assembly on June 2. The assembly also announced the month's Principal Award winner and…
CUSHING — Cheri A. Haskell, 57, died suddenly at home, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Born in Waterville, October 13, 1967, she was the daughter of Charles and Shelia Quimby Barrett. Educated locally,…
TOPSHAM — Charles “Chick” Moisan Carroll died on June 1 at his home in Topsham, Maine, surrounded by family. He was 84 years old. His wife, Ann, said that, after a long illness, he voluntarily…
BELFAST — The City of Belfast will hold a public hearing about its proposed b $16 million 2025-2026 budget in Council Chamber at Belfast City Hall Tuesday, June 17, at 7 p.m.…
Taking a few moments to enjoy the lighter side, runners representing Rockland Police, Knox County Sheriff's Office, Coast Guard, and the District Attorney's Office traded dress shoes for sneakers…
The weather is trying to cooperate as we move towards the weekend and we are ready to have a great one!! Sunday breakfast is now a thing…
SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR JULY 7
UPDATE (JUNE 3): A video settlement conference is scheduled for July 7 to see if the parties involved in a sexual harassment lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Portland in…
In consideration of recent discussion surrounding the Montgomery Dam in Camden and public interpretation of various letters and statements, the Penobscot Nation Dept. of Natural…
'They were heroes on May 1 as they responded without hesitation'
UNION — On the afternoon of May 1, Paul Rietz was reading in a chair by the window of his home overlooking Seven Tree Pond — "like I normally do," he laughed, "I'm retired."
But he was…
As Camden Hyperbaric approaches its six-month benchmark since opening in December, we continue to experiment with how best to communicate the health benefits of our technology to the…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from May19-June 2.
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Sunday, June 8 will be the final audition date for the musical "If a Tree Falls."
"If a Tree Falls" is a full-length musical written by recent Ecology Learning Center…
Island Institute announces three new leadership appointments across operations, policy, and philanthropy that will strengthen the organization…
letter to the editor
On June 10th voters will determine the fate of Montgomery Dam. As we all know, Article 7 has been very contentious; there are so many conflicting sources of information and advocacy, and so many…
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo hospitals announce the launch of a secure and convenient medication take-back program on their campuses. Both hospitals have installed new take…
BELFAST — Stephen Wallace Underwood, 84 years, of Belfast, Maine, passed away May 30, 2025.
A memorial mass will be celebrated on Sunday, June 8, at 2 p.m., at St.…
Ten Bar Harbor Bank & Trust employees were recognized for their extraordinary leadership at the Bank’s annual Chairman’s Dinner and Celebration, held May 16 in Bar…
letter to the editor
As a retired teacher, my goal in the classroom was to make the history of humanity accessible and meaningful. It was a 45-year process of continually asking questions, both of myself and to stress…
Rhoda Silva, treasured mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on May 30, 2025 at the great age of 86.
Rhoda…
CAMDEN — Theodate “Teddy” (Shute) Wilcox , 95, passed away at her home on May 21, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born in Prospect on June 1, 1929, she was one of 11 children born to Manley Sr. and…
Wildfires in Canada send smoke into North East U.S.
Ground-level ozone concentrations are expected to reach the ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ (USG) level according to Air Quality Meteorologists at the Maine Department of Environmental Protection…
On June 28, a celebration of the long and rich life of Jane Grohs will be held at her home at 60 Simonton Road where her presence is still strongly felt. Friends and family are welcome to…
letter to the editor
Another Dam thing to consider
Enough has been said on either side of this contentious Dam issue and at last most of the…
Camden Hills boys’ tennis team defeated Edward Little High School boys’ tennis team 5-0, at home, Tuesday June 2, with the the Windjammers securing a shutout win over the…
opinion
On June 10, Rockport voters have an opportunity to shape our town’s legacy by voting yes on Article 4.
This article would authorize the Town Manager to apply for a Land and Water…
June 7 deadline
"We're updating our State Wildlife…
On a rainy Tuesday morning in early May, Daphne Russell, a community paramedic with United Ambulance Service, knocks on the door of a home in Lewiston. She’s there, as she is each Tuesday, to…
Finally some amazing deck weather is here and the awning is up! Come on over to Brady's and find out what everyone is talking about! The…
Cheney Insurance is proud to welcome Charlyn Foster to its team of trusted professionals. A Maine native with 19 years of experience in the insurance…
letter to the editor
We don’t often get an opportunity in our lifetimes to make truly restorative change that can benefit future generations. So, when one presents itself, we should embrace it.
That’s why so…
