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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 7-28.

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

ROCKPORT — As part of its efforts to help those experiencing food insecurity, Pen Bay Medical Center has added a new self-serve pantry shelf on its campus in Rockport.

The new “Help…

“We admire The Waldo’s creative initiative”

WALDOBORO — The Waldo Theatre has received a gift of $1,000 from Maine State Credit Union in support of their community arts and education programs. MSCU has signed on at the Partnership level as…

An Electronic Music Club for Beginners to Advanced Users

ROCKLAND — Rockland Public Library presents “Synthclub!: An Electronic Music Club for Beginners to Advanced Users,” which will take place on the second Saturday of the month from 10-12, starting…

ROCKPORT — The sight of art and nature together can be an incredibly therapeutic experience. Amidst the trees, flowers, animals and scenic views of Penobscot Bay, Pen Bay Medical Center has…

ROCKLAND — The Rockland Public Library will be closed to the public on Monday, July 1 for repair of the second side of the skylight.

“They will let the public know ASAP if that changes due…

Massage is for EveryBody Week, July 14 - 20, 2024

BELFAST — Mandy Baker Massage will be offering 60-minute massage sessions by donation only, July 14 - 20, 2024, at 248 Northport Ave, Suite 9, to celebrate the Associated Bodyworker and Massage…

The Camden Hills Regional High School announces its Class of 2024 Scholarship Awards


Amon Vaughan Memorial Scholarship – Danika Linscott
Appleton High School Alumni Scholarship…

UNION — It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Jonathan Robert Dodge, who was taken from us too soon on June 22, 2024.

Jonny was born on April 13, 1984, the son of Frank Dodge…

ROCKPORT — It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Walter Ungerer, 88, who died peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2024 at the Sussman House in Rockport, Maine.

Walter was born on…

Buying or Selling?

Call Sheila Dube at Newcastle Realty!

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“I enter into a dialogue with the changing light”

ROCKPORT — The Rockport Public Library will be exhibiting art by South Hope resident Deb Vendetti, from July 2-30, in the library’s lower level. The show entitled “Graphite: Drawn To Maine and the…

Thomaston Fire Department officially appointed an interim Fire Chief, June 24, 2024, to be held until a search and nomination for a new leader can be fulfilled. On the police side, 14 applicants…

Road trip

NORTHEAST HARBOR — Join Maine Seacoast Mission this summer and tour the Mission’s 74-foot service boat, Sunbeam, this summer. Each Friday from July 5 to August 28…

THOMASTON — A graveside service for Carol Jean Moss, 82, who passed into God’s graces on March 26, 2024, will be held Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 1 p.m., at Village Cemetery, Erin Street,…

WISCASSET — Holiday Thompson Beverage died at her home in Wiscasset on June 19, 2024. Holly, as she was affectionately known throughout her life, was born on Memorial Day, May 30, 1944, in New…

CAMDEN — A graveside service for Carolyn ‘Peachie’ Marshall, 96, who died January 24, 2024 will be held Friday, July 12, 2024, at 1 p.m., at Oak Hill Cemetery, Camden. A reception will follow at…

WALDOBORO — Herbert R. Simmons, Sr., 74, died peacefully, Thursday, May 30, 2024 at the Sussman House in Rockport following a brief battle with cancer.

Born in Rockland, February 20, 1950,…

CAMDEN, ME, June 24th, 2024 – Matthew Levin, Director of Hotels for the Bay View Collection

ROCKPORT — The public is invited to the Marine Room of the Rockport Public Library to view a show of pottery and papercutting by Melissa Bryan. The exhibit entitled “Explorations of Shape”…

ROCKPORT — Pen Bay Medical Center’s Bay View Café is now offering a selection of foods from Maine farms for purchase in its new “Buy Local” food stand.

Patients, visitors and care team…

Medomak Middle School announces its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year.

8th Grade – High Honors

Abigail Kopishke, Alexis Willey, Anna Cheesman,…

WALDO COUNTY — Waldo County Bounty’s Seedling-to-Pantry project is helping more people grow their own food and improve personal food security. This spring, Waldo County Bounty distributed more…

the previous process “left too much room for human error”

BELFAST — Waldo Community Action Partners (WCAP) is going digital with a new application process for their annual backpack and school supplies distribution for the 2024/2025 school year.

second annual “Into the Light!” Foodie Festival and raffle

Mango tacos, passion fruit cheesecake, curry noodle soup, and lemon cocktails are some of the ways 62 Midcoast eateries are incorporating the color yellow on their July menus in the second annual…

ROCKLAND — As long as Caleb Lincoln continues to have the approval of the City of Rockland, and as long as he is able to win an upcoming competitive round of Maine Affordable Housing grants,…

Maine Department of Labor announces its no-cost trainings for July 2024.

Register here, and browse more SafetyWorks! Classes, at …

Letters

South School held its first Future Fair this month, providing students with a unique opportunity to explore a wide array of professions and ignite their imaginations about potential career paths.…

CAMDEN — Elise Thibodeau Marshall, 64, passed away peacefully, on June 6, 2024, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine, after a brief illness.

Elise was born in Lincoln, Maine, on March…

ROCKLAND — Organizers of the Maine Boat & Home Show have announced the postponement of this year’s event on Rockland’s waterfront until summer 2025, due to staffing issues and unforeseen…

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

It may have been an unconscious reaction to last week’s excessive heat, but over the weekend we were drawn to local lakes and marshes to look for birds. It is hard for us to believe, but some of…

repurposed industrial site or undeveloped waterfront

SEARSPORT — The geographical distance between Mack Point and Sears Island on the northern end of Penobscot Bay is but a slingshot apart,…

ROCKPORT — Pen Bay Medical Center welcomes Jasmine Edwards, PA-C, to its Surgery department.

Edwards comes to Pen Bay from Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital in Ellsworth, where she was a…

Paintings by Joan M. Losee

WASHINGTON — The Gibbs Library’s summer 2024 art exhibit is “Maine Farm and Forest Treasures” paintings by Joan M. Losee. Losee is a fine art painter based in Camden. 

The exhibit will be…

BELFAST — Waldo Community Action Partners (WCAP) announces four Waldo County scholarship recipients for the 2024/2025 school year.

The four scholarships of up to $2,000 each, went to Waldo…

ROCKPORT — Pen Bay Medical Center welcomes Melissa Powers, FNP, to its Wound Healing Center.

Powers comes to Pen Bay from St. Joseph Healthcare in Bangor, where she was a registered nurse…

Investing in Tomorrow's Leaders

Hazel Crabtree, a graduate from Camden Hills Regional High School, is the recipient of the second annual Maine Outdoor Brands Scholarship from Maine Outdoor Brands (MOB).

Crabtree's passion…

CAMDEN — War Memorial Post 30, American Legion, awarded scholarships to two Camden Hills Regional High School graduating seniors.

Will Duke, son of Jon and Joanna Duke of Rockport, was…

ROCKLAND — A graveside committal service with military honors for William F. Daggett, who passed away on April 12, 2024, will be held Friday, June 28, 2024, at 11 a.m., at Achorn Cemetery in…

OWLS HEAD — A graveside committal service for E. James Thompson, 86, who died, January 6, 2024, will be held Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 12 p.m., on Matinicus Island.

Guests wishing to attend…

Canadian Brass

With an international reputation as one of the most popular brass ensembles today, Canadian Brass has truly earned the distinction of “the world’s most famous brass group.” On Friday, July 12, the…

FRIENDSHIP — Cynthia A. Lash, 74, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024, in Rockport, Maine after a brief illness.

Cindy was born in Rockland, Maine on February 5, 1950, and was raised in…

Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi

Judging by the sheet metal, the graphics, the electro-digitalia, some improvements in ergonomics and a few things that seem to be change for the sake of change, the new,…

harbor view group events east wind inn

The East Wind’s waterfront location is the perfect spot to create lasting memories with friends and loved ones. Spacious grounds, various places to gather, and newly renovated accommodations cater…

THOMASTON — The Knox Museum is looking for crafters, farmers, food vendors, jewelers, creators, doers, and makers to sell products at the Knox Bazaar, Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 6-20.

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

CAMDEN — Long time Camden resident Edith Jones Baker passed away peacefully Saturday, June 15, 2024 after a brief illness. Born in Waltham, Massachusetts, June 29, 1932 to George E. and Ida F. (…

FALMOUTH — A graveside committal service with military honors for Earl J. ‘Walkie Chalkie’ Robishaw, 90, who passed away, Sunday Feb. 25, 2024, will be held Monday, July 8, 2024, at 2 p.m., at…

FRIENDSHIP — Peter D. Murphy, 69, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 surrounded by his loving family following a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Rockland, August 8, 1954 he was the…

BELFAST — Robert Dana Weaver, 92, of Belfast, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family (daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren) at his side. …