WATERVILLE — The Ghost Trap has been selected as the Centerpiece Film for the 2024 Maine International Film Festival (MIFF), set to take place July 12-21, 2024. The Ghost Trap,…
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Based on novel written by a Midcoast author
Medomak Valley High School’s Class of 2024 cum laude sat for a picture in June 2024.
Left to right:
Bottom Row:
Braelyn Hood, Eliza Luce, Marissa O'Jala, Amanda Wheelis,…
Waldo County Technical Center (WCTC) honored the success of all students and awarded scholarships and Toolships to graduating seniors at its annual Recognition and Awards Night on May 29. The…
WASHINGTON — Gibbs Library's summer reading program officially begins Thursday, June 13, with a visit from children's author Fran Hodgkins.
This summer's theme is “Read, Renew, Repeat.” All…
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South School (RSU #13) recently hosted a vibrant Arts Festival Night, drawing a large crowd of students, parents, and community members. The event celebrated creativity and community, showcasing…
Class of 2024 magna cum laude at Medomak Valley High School sat for a photo in June 2024.
Left to right:
Bottom Row:
Shalea Darton, Liam Smith, Noah Morris, Jordan…
AUGUSTA — Gerry R. Brooks, 86 of Augusta, passed away on May 18, 2024 at Glenridge, in Augusta. He is a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and has been abandoned at the funeral home since…
CUSHING — G. Albert Higgins, Jr., 91, died in loving care at the Homestead on August 1, 2023, after a day spent in the company of his daughter, hearing stories and listening to sacred choral music…
GREENE — Stephen “Steve” Place, age 77, of Greene, Maine, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 26, 2024, after a brief illness.
Steve was born April 6, 1947, in…
A Bird’s Tale
We’ve recently had the opportunity to spend some time in the Big Apple, otherwise known as New York City. There’s a lot going on down in that place – people streaming by on sidewalks everywhere.…
He grew up in Boothbay Harbor, even appearing on the Opera House stage in his youth, and since then Maine humorist Tim Sample has traveled the country sharing stories, well-told, of Maine…
Union has elected Steven Migliorini and Martha Johnston-Nash to the Select Board, and approved new mining regulations, a canine ordinance, and a municipal budget.
At…
Stickney & Shipps favored in unofficial results from Waldoboro
RSU 40 voters in three towns took to the polls on June 11 to elect School Board Directors.
In Union, Rachel Wilcox was…
The primary race between Andrew Piantidosi and Ron Russell for the Republic nomination to compete in November against Democratic incumbent Chellie Pingree for the U.S. Congress 1st District seat…
Voters in Thomaston elected Kimberly Matthews to their Select Board. She had been running against Emily McBrayer.
Matthews received 178 votes, and McBrayer, 126.…
The primary race between Austin Theriault and Michael Soboleski for the Republic nomination to compete in November against Democratic incumbent Jared Golden for the U.S. Congress District 2 seat…
CUSHING — Cushing’s liquor, malt and win laws have changed, courtesy of town citizens voting at the June 11 polls.
With four warrant articles, the following rules were approved:
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ROCKPORT — The most contentious article on Rockport’s 2024 Town Meeting warrant – Article 3 — was decided at the polls June 11, and the proposed $33.7 million wastewater treatment facility and…
Voters turned out in force in Camden June 11, voting to approve municipal and school budgets, a $12.5 million bond, zoning and land use…
ROCKLAND — “Class of 2024, get out there and be delusional.”
Yes, you heard right. Oceanside High School Class of 2024 Valedictorian John Punnachalil advised his fellow classmates to go out…
A contested School Board elections and referendums on prohibiting Metallic Mining brought voters to the polls in Warren on June 11. They also approved the RSU40 2024-2025 budget.
They…
On a foggy, misty day, Belfast students from BAHS and THMS involved with the Marine Institute program recently helped retrieve their kelp farm equipment from their LPA (Limited Purpose Aquaculture…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court May 31 - June 6.
John W. Parent, 32, of Bangor…
WALDOBORO — On Sunday, June 9, in the early hours, our world lost a friend. Henry Bromfield Cabot, III, known to so many in the Midcoast and beyond as Harry, passed away at Miles Memorial Hospital…
ROCKPORT — Valerie J. Winchenbach, 66, of Rockport passed away peacefully surrounded by family, after battling a longtime illness with ALS. She is now free.
Born in Rockland, February 22,…
“I am fortunate to be here this long”
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our cherished mother friend and sister, Arlene A. Crabtree, who soared to join the angels on…
ROCKLAND — Could this be the end of rail service in Rockland?
The last sizeable load of freight departed from Rockland’s Round House station Tuesday, June 11, with an expected whistle time…
LINCOLNVILLE — A Friendship man has been arrested following report of a suspicious looking man trespassing on Masalin Road in Lincolnville, according to a press release from Waldo County Sheriff’s…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 267 calls for service for the period of June 4 to June 11. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 5,387 calls for service.
Summonses
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Stickney and Shipps elected to RSU40
Contested School and Select Board elections drove voters to the polls in Waldoboro on June 11, voting to approve municipal and school budgets. They passed all…
Open to the public on weekends and offering the road stand all season
LINCOLNVILLE—It’s always exciting to see someone’s hobby bloom into a full entrepreneurial business as we’ve seen in past PenBay Pilot stories, from…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 29 - June 5.
An arrest or summons does…
BELFAST — Waldo County Sheriff Jason Trundy said June 10 that a sergeant was involved in a shooting that killed a…
letter to the editor
Weighing in on local elections is no fun in a small town, and I can respect whatever decision is made by voters. I also understand that…
ROCKLAND — Rockland Rotary awarded $1,500 scholarships to each of the eight outstanding and highly qualified high school students from Medomak Valley and Oceanside high schools. The scholarship…
ROCKPORT — The Friends of the Rockport Public Library’s Donut Dash 5K Family Fun Run/Walk was held Saturday, June 8, at 8 a.m. For a second year in a row, the event took place in chilly temps and…
BELFAST Belfast Police reported the following activity May 28 - June 5.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
OPAL, a local Belfast architectural firm and leader in sustainable design and environmental stewardship, said June 10 that it has earned national recognition for the design of Bar Harbor…
HOPE — Patricia ‘Patsy’ Holbrook, 85, passed away June 2, 2024 after months of declining health. Born Patricia M. Dugan on January 25, 1939 in Lincoln, Maine, she moved to Rockland at a young age…
letter to the editor
The Planning Board’s proposed articles 5, 6, and 7 on Short Term Rentals were created without real data on how…
letter to the editor
We strongly support Joshua Moore’s comments (June 4, 2024) namely that the Camden Harbor Committee has made an intelligent set of proposals with regard to piers.
Articles 8, 9, 10 are…
letter to the editor
Why I believe workforce housing is an unfair selling point for Rockport’s Article 3.
I Have worked in Rockport for over 20 years and have been fortunate enough to live in town with my…
HOPE — Hazel Joanne (Bickford) Eaton, age 82 of Hope, passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2024 with her family by her side after a brief illness.
She was the loving wife of Albert C.…
BELFAST — The graveside committal service for James H. York, Sr., who died on March 1, 2024, will be held Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 11 a.m., at Elmwood Cemetery in Searsport.
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Recent controversies drive contentious election
Four RSU 40 seats are up for grabs: two in Waldoboro and on each in Warren and Union. At stake could be the existence of the schools themselves. Several candidates’ supporters espoused belief in…
letter to the editor
The South Thomaston Auxiliary is a private nonprofit corporation chartered by the South Thomaston Selectboard after a vote at the 2022 Town Meeting. Its…
letter to the editor
In our view, the opposition to this ballot initiative has mischaracterized the facts and failed to recognize the real issue - what is Rockport's vision for its future as a vibrant, thriving…
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