Standard Post

Thursday evening, July 11, 5 p.m., at Page Gallery, 23 Bay View Street in Camden, Artist Colin Page will present. Colin's work is part of the current exhibit, Picnic in the Garden, on display June…

letter to the editor

Out front, I want to say that I am an Independent voter as I don’t believe that the current two party system we live under is serving we the people.

The debate that many of us witnessed the…

A Bird’s Tale
#bird-column, #boothbay register, #jeff and allison wells, #maine, #birds, #indigo bunting

There are two birds in particular that are so striking, so tropical-looking, that most people think they’re rare here in Maine.

But they aren’t.

In fact they’re quite widespread and…

ROCKLAND — A South Thomaston woman was arrested after allegedly assaulting two people after entering their residence.

Kristina Larrondo, 32, was arrested June 27 by Rockland Police and…

DAMARISCOTTA — On Monday, July 29, from 7 to 9 p.m., former CIA Director John Brennan will address the challenges and opportunities facing the United States at Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta.…

BELFAST — The Department of Marine Resources is offering a new training opportunity to help support its municipal partners in the co-…

ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from June 24-28.

Danielle Ames, 36, of Cushing, domestic violence reckless conduct in Rockland April 29, 2024,…

ROCKLAND — Rockland’s Main Street, at the intersection of Pleasant Street, was closed to traffic for approximately 30 minutes July 2 after a vehicle landed on its side in the middle of the roadway…

West Bay Rotarians recently were on hand to receive this year’s sponsorship donation from First National Bank staff in Camden. The First was a lead sponsor for this year’s wildly successful Duck…

ST. GEORGE — The St. George Community Development Corporation has acquired 30 acres in St. George dedicated to delivering workforce affordable rentals and home ownership options.

“This…

Thomaston PD has posted the following 2024 Fourth of July road closures to its Facebook page. 
 
On Thursday July 4, 2024, the following road closures will occur due to Independence Day…

next phase will include delivering keynote speeches

BELFAST — The 2024 Waldo County Teacher of the Year has advanced to the semifinal round that will eventually weed out Maine’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. Shilo Burnham, of the East Belfast School,…

Select Board meeting tonight

Camden’s Select Board will open a discussion July 2 at its regular scheduled meeting about initiating an amendment to the town ordinance…

The “nicest guy you’ll ever meet“ has passed away. Donald J. Van Dusen was a warm, happy and kind soul until a stroke stole his laugh and his smile in the early morning hours of June 25. He died…

letter to the editor

By now, most have heard about the deliberate poisoning of the trees next to Laite Beach in Camden by residents of both Camden and Missouri.

FREDERICK, Maryland and HOPE, Maine — A graveside service for Judith Lord Elmer, 82, who died on December 23, 2023, will be held Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 10 a.m., at the Mountain View Cemetery…

Summons

Taylor Tweedy, 20, of West Gardiner was issued a summons June 29 for Minor Consuming Liquor on Hiawathia Trail, Boothbay, by Deputy Kasey Doyle.

Arrests

Jonathan G…

We welcome the community to join us on the lawn at The Lincoln Home for a fun celebration of the 4th of July from 4:30 - 8:30pm, with premium fireworks viewing at dusk. Dance on…

Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi

This is one of those love-hate relationships. For starters, squeezing it into my driveway without a two-point turn requires backing in; if the Yukon were a boat, it would…

ROCKLAND — RSU 13’s first School Resource Officer has been selected and will begin the new role when school staff return for the 2024-2025 school year.

Rockland Police Officer John Bagley…

ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from June 17-24.

James Ball, 20, of Union, operating under the influence (alcohol) and operating without a license (…

The Rockport Garden Club awarded its 2024 scholarships to two Camden Hills Regional High School graduating seniors who have both demonstrated an interest in horticulture and environmental…

More than 575 students were named to the Dean's List at Bates College for Winter 2024. This honor is earned by students with a 3.92 grade point average or higher. In the Midcoast, the following…

Rowland “John” Ashmead Morrow, Jr., loving husband, father of three, and innovator in the healthcare industry passed away from complications of cancer on June 26. He was 65.

The son of…

LINCOLNVILLE — Douglas “Doug” A. Warren, 89, of Marlton, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024, at Samaritan Hospice in Voorhees, New Jersey. Born on November 5, 1934, in Camden,…

“2022 Comprehensive Plan said land use often confusing, and piecemeal changes has created inconsistent zoning maps.”

ROCKLAND — The Comprehensive Planning Commission of Rockland, along with the Planning Board and City staff, has formed a subcommittee to review the city’s land use and zoning regulations for…

letter to the editor

Chip Curry stands up, speaks and votes for the people of Waldo County. He knows us. He sees us. Chip has been a tireless advocate for the health and vitality of Waldo…

opinion

This article is part four of the Megunticook River Citizens Advisory Committee’s articles spotlighting …

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences officially celebrated its 50 anniversary on July 1. In the five decades since its founding in 1974, the institute has continually pushed the…

A Time of Empowerment.

    This Thursday, June 4th, is our next Prophetic Training session…

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs, in cooperation with high schoosl, is looking for local families to host…

Sunday June 30

1st     James Anderson

          Rick Knight

BELFAST The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 14-20.

Allan M. Hurd, 33, of Liberty, probation violation in Liberty Sept. 13, 2020, 60 days in jail, probation…

What an amazing evening! Our second wine tasting was a smashing success thanks to all of you (and Devenish Wines!!!). We…

BELFAST — “Glow,” an original oil painting by Belfast artist Jerri Finch, has been selected as the event graphic of Belfast Rotary Club’s 2024 Belfast Harbor Fest. The image will appear on Harbor…

SEARSMONT — Composer Robert Sirota’s fourth annual Muzzy Ridge Concerts series brings two sets of artists to Maine for chamber music performances in Searsmont, presented over consecutive weekends…

ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds June 24-28.  

Appleton

Martha P. Grant to Megan Dorien.

Philip C.…

letter to the editor

Jan Dodge, the Maine State Representative serving Belfast, Northport, and Belmont is seeking reelection. Her hard work and high energy continue to inspire the folks around…

letter to the editor
The radical right-wing majority on the Supreme Court is taking a wrecking ball to democracy, overturning th established law of a woman's right to choose, refusing to deal…

Remember when summer used to seem to last forever? Those long weeks with no school and few responsibilities? What do you remember most from those long ago summers?

As summer shoots by at…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds May 13-17.

Belfast

Kellie Scott of Northport, was named to the Dean's List at Wilkes University for the spring 2024 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, students must obtain a minimum 3.5 grade point average…

DRESDEN — The grounds of the historic Pownalborough Court House, in Dresden, will be filled with the sounds of a perfect summer day on Sunday, July 14, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

This annual…

For the Great Art for Great Reads Art Show and Online Auction happening August 21 to September 13 at the Waldoboro Public Library. Artists and crafters are invited to submit up to two works of…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 19-28.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a…

The St. George School is among 12 community organizations around the state receiving grants from a $12 million fund to improve internet connectivity.

The St. George…

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Municipal Planning Assistance Program, in collaboration with the Department of Marine Resources Maine Coastal Program said…

Twilight (Men's) League, June 25 

Net Skins

Flight 1: Matt…

Letter to the editor

On June 11, Rockport voters overwhelmingly approved Article 15, which requires the Select Board, “to appoint an…