Four local support groups now meet monthly at Quarry Hill, having added a Caregivers Support Group in the spring of 2025.
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The Maine Semiquincentennial Commission, chaired by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, is launching the Maine Atlas Project this week, with funding and…
UNION — Louis E. Cook, 88, of Union, passed away peacefully at his home on May 29, 2025. Louis was born on December 8, 1936, the son of Elden and Beulah Winchenbach Cook.
Louis was educated…
Raised in Nobleboro, Stephanie has strong ties to the Mid-coast community. She looks forward to using connections from her local business to conduct real estate…
Wednesday was a big knitting fest in the Barn! We had our ribbed hat knitting workshop in the morning, then knitting group in the evening. In class, students learned…
There will be a community effort to clean Rockport Common, June 1 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Rockport Common, formerly known as the RES site, is at 40 West Street, in Rockport, where a new community…
The event-filled 63rd Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days arrives in just three weeks! This year’s festival lands Sunday, June 22 continuing through Saturday, June 28.
The festival, originally…
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Hello! I wanted to remind everyone in Union, Waldoboro, and Warren to VOTE Tuesday, June 10, in your town’s School Board election. (And if you don't live in these towns please…
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I was born and raised in Camden on the banks of the Megunticook River although my parents came from away. Not very far away —one was from Machias and the other from Thomaston. Nonetheless, if…
letter to the editor
I am a strong advocate of voting “yes” in Camden’s June 10 election to remove the Montogomery Dam. I have been following this issue for over five years, and here’s why I’m voting “yes”.
I…
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With political signage (both for and against) going up all over town, Warrant Article 7 appears to be the hot topic for the residents of Camden this year.…
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I am writing to express my opposition to the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act (H.R. 22).
This bill proposes what documents would be required as acceptable proof of U.S.…
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The objective here is to distinguish truth and verifiable fact from disinformation and misleading rhetoric. We will leave the conversation of how lies, if repeated often enough, become fact, for…
Leigh Barry Watercolors and Gifts recently opened a new shop on Route 1 in Camden at 94 Elm Street. The shop offers a variety of beautiful gifts, featuring her artwork, such as original and fine…
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That’s what will happen if Camden Warrant Article 7 on the Montgomery Dam is defeated. This isn’t a wild guess or loose political talk. The current dam is falling apart and leaking into…
ORONO — The University of Maine has…
Wonder Walks and Art Adventures from Cushing to Searsmont
Georges River Land Trust announces a slate of free outdoor youth programs this summer combining nature and art. These programs are held throughout the St. George River watershed, from Cushing to…
THORNDIKE — Trevor Simon McAvey, 47 years, of Thorndike, Maine, passed away May 26, 2025.
He is survived by his parents John and Kathy McAvey; brother…
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Have you noticed the green lawn signs declaring: “Save on Taxes Vote Yes on 7”? They, in my opinion, represent a form of bait-and-switch with the intention to mislead. By offering the possibility…
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G. K. Chesterton wrote: "The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all."…
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Congratulations to the Camden and Rockport Select Boards for forging a wastewater agreement that will continue to work for the benefit of both towns.
The Camden Select Board has just…
ROCKLAND — For area residents and businesses wishing to wave to, or make posters for, the 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maine, this year's Rockland to Camden run will be held…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
Here’s another indication, not that we need it, of just how thoroughly the Sport-Utility Vehicle has come to dominate American car sales: of Acura’s six products, four—66%—are now SUVs. This…
Lawmakers have scrapped proposed increased staffing ratios for assisted living and residential care facilities, replacing the measure instead with reporting requirements and a stakeholder…
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I read your publication every morning and particularly value hearing the voices of community members as expressed through letters to the editor. In addition, I value those insights and opinions…
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Dear friends and neighbors,…
ROCKLAND — Wanda Jean Lorenzen, 77 of Rockland, passed away with her family by her side on April 30, 2025, following a brief period of declining health.
Wanda was born on August 3, 1947, in…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Annie Clark Wood Tyler, 94, mother of the Tyler family, lovingly known by many as “TyTy”, died peacefully in her home of 71 years, surrounded by her loving children and extended…
Maine Department of Labor offers no-cost trainings for June 2025.
Upcoming classes:…
Riley School, in Rockport, is an independent progressive school serving children age 2 through grade 8 on a bucolic, 21-acre campus and is accepting applications…
Memorial Day is a day of remembering and honoring the past. We especially remember those who have died while serving to protect our nation. In such a time we also tend to think of and honor…
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Our town is embroiled in debate, and as one can see from the signs everywhere, sharply divided. As Chair of the Camden Planning Board, I am no stranger to divisive issues. I first met…
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How does this make sense? While President Trump and Republicans in Congress want to hand out trillions in tax cuts to billionaires, they plan to pay for them with takeaways from kids,…
On June 10, Warren will vote for two of three candidates to serve on the Regional School Unit 40 school board. RSU 40 comprises K-12 public…
On June 10, Union will vote for one of two candidates to serve on the Regional School Unit 40 school board. RSU 40 comprises K-12 public schools in Friendship, Union, Waldoboro, Warren…
This year's Duck Derby went off without a hitch and the ducks gave West…
On June 10, Camden will vote for two candidates from a field of four candidates to serve on the School Administrative District 28 (Camden-Rockport K-8) and Five Town CSD (Camden Hills Regional…
On June 10, Waldoboro will vote for one of two candidates to serve on the Regional School Unit 40 school board. RSU 40 comprises K-12 public schools Friendship, Union, Waldoboro, Warren and…
LINCOLNVILLE — Kevin O’Donnell, 48, loving husband and father of three children, passed away from ALS on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Kevin had been the strength of his…
ROCKPORT — Maria O. Triana Ruiz, 92, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Born on February 16, 1933, in La Palma, Colombia, and recently passed away in Maine, USA, where she enjoyed many years…
A graveside service for Hilma J. Foster, who passed away February 17, 2025, will be held Friday, June 6, 2025, at 2 p.m., at the German Cemetery, 235 Bremen Road, in Waldoboro.
For a full…
APPLETON — A graveside service for Jason Allen Gushee, who passed away February 8, 2025, will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 1 p.m., at Pine Grove Cemetery on Pine Grove Lane in Appleton.…
On May 7, 2025, Randy L. Wall passed away at Penbay Hospital following a rapid diagnosis of cancer.
Born in Camden, Maine on November 26, 1961, Randy…
Spring’s arrival is sparking renewed interest among homebuyers across Maine. According to data released by Maine Listings, a total of 942 single-family existing homes were sold…
Join us on Wednesday, June 11th from 9:30-11:30am for a fused glass trivet workshop! $60 per person. Register online.
During this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the…
That’s a wrap on MDW! We are now open 7 days a week through Labor Day. Come check out our new salad bar along with the updates to our menu, bakery and the Barn!…
Pain is a great motivator for seeking solutions to it. After 13 years of varying levels of chronic pain, here’s my summary of the best non-pharmaceutical options…
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That Rockport Municipal expenses are, seemingly, out of control does not have to be the case. A bit of history makes the point: For the 11 years from 2015 to 2025 the annual…
