There will be a winter parking ban for all streets and parking lots in Camden, except for the Public Safety lot on Washington Street, from Wednesday, April 3, 8 p.m., to 11 a.m., Friday, April 5…
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A Bird’s Tale
A mellow “tu-tu-tu” echoing across the mudflats at low tide. The smell of salt and fragrant pine and spruce in the air. The spring sun trying valiantly to warm the still nippy morning air.
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ROCKLAND - In a milestone for the expansion of reliable and accessible public EV charging in Maine, some of the nation's…
UNION — The Union Fair / Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival is seeking young ladies to apply for the 2024 Maine Wild Blueberry Queen Competition. This years Coronation Ceremony will take place on…
ROCKPORT — Several Knox and Waldo County small businesses are among 17 recipients of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development grants for Maine farmers and rural small businesses.…
calls upon the community to unite, form teams, and conceive entrepreneurial strategies that elevate mental wellness in Knox County youth
ROCKPORT — In a collaboration, Pen Bay Medical Center joins forces with the Roux Institute at Northeastern University for the upcoming Start Summit: Teen Mental Wellness.
Scheduled for…
ROCKLAND — Recently, Trekkers unveiled a public launch of a capital campaign, The Road Ahead Campaign for Trekkers’ Future. The campaign…
ROCKPORT — In order to complete some lighting upgrades, The Pharmacy at Pen Bay Medical Center will be open for abbreviated hours this Saturday, April 6. The Pharmacy will be open from noon to 3 p…
SEARSMONT — Fern Melissa (Weston) Heath, 82, of Searsmont, Maine passed away peacefully at the Sussman House in Rockport surrounded by family, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 9:30 p.m.
Fern…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from March 11-26.
Krista R. Lopez Brochu, 38, of Thomaston, attaching false plates in Friendship Dec. 20, 2023, $150…
In the early morning hours of Palm Sunday, Beryl Charlton, died peacefully at the age of 93 at the Taylor Retirement Community, Laconia, New Hampshire, with her children close by.
Beryl was…
ROCKPORT — Melissa Ann Donaher, 40, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2024.
Born in Derby, Connecticut, December 24, 1983, Melissa was the daughter of Monica Donaher.
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WASHINGTON — Barry Gene Pitcher, age 78, life-long Washington resident, husband of M. Joyce Pitcher, died March 20, 2024 at Togus VA, after a period of declining health.
Born in Rockland,…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 224 calls for service for the period of March 26 to April 2. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 2,960 calls for service.
Summonses
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Opinionated at any Speed . . . Silvio Calabi
The Kona is Hyundai’s not-quite-entry-level SUV; with a listed starting price of $25,585 (including freight & handling), it edges out the little Venue by more than…
Please Note: Our next on-line Prophetic Training is this coming Thursday April 4th (4-4-24) at 10:00 am Eastern time. As you know, we meet the 1st and third Thursday…
CAMDEN — The process to craft short-term rental regulations for Camden has been long, focused, and filled with debate; but now, the town…
ROCKPORT — A new temporary art exhibit at Pen Bay Medical Center features work by Bjorn Runquist (oil), Kathleen A. Fox (watercolor paintings) and Michael Hagenbuch (photography) along the walls…
CUSHING — Kay F. Brooks, 85, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Friday, March 29, 2024 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Born in Waldoboro, September 18, 1938, she was the…
VINALHAVEN — Ethelyn L. (Webb) Day passed away peacefully at the Ivan Calderwood Homestead on Vinalhaven on March 19, 2024. Ethelyn was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,…
BELFAST — Arthur Allen Hayes, 86, after five bonus years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Waldo County General Hospital, Belfast, Maine, his beloved hometown.
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OWLS HEAD — Thomas E. Ross, 72, died peacefully with his loving family at his side, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at his home following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body…
THOMASTON — It is a sad time for the Moss family, our friends, and the greater community as we mourn the departure of Carol Jean Moss, 82, of Thomaston, Maine. Survived by three sons and two…
Today was finally a warm day, and the sun actually shone down. Easter Sunday for those who celebrate.
Growing up in a secular Christian family, Easter tended to be about the Bunny. I guess…
recognize someone who has contributed to the community
New Hope Midcoast announces a matching challenge opportunity that doubles donor impact and provides a chance to recognize someone who has contributed to the community in meaningful and impactful…
BELFAST — Belfast City Council will meet Tuesday, April 2, for its regularly scheduled meeting. Agenda items on Belfast City Manager …
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds March 25-29.
Appleton
Stuart W. Young to Heather L. Wilmot.
Lloyd…
The cross is vacant and the tomb is empty, but praise God the throne is occupied, for He has risen! From the place of His victory, we are risen by His…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court March 22-28.
Adrienne Burleson, 74, of…
Zoom meeting
ORONO, Maine—The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine will host a talk, “…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 18-29.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
THOMASTON — The Union Fair – Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival unveiled its 2024 Union Fair/ Maine’s Wild Blueberry Poster on March 29, at Oceanside Middle School.
Sylvia Percy, of Warren,…
Last Monday of the Month
WALDOBORO — On March 26, Teagan Aiken was named the first-place winner of the Last Monday of the Month Writing Challenge at Medomak Valley High School. The writing prompt was “Returning Light” and…
Students from Mid-Coast School of Technology had a successful showing at the 2024 SkillsUSA Maine State Conference. SkillsUSA is a career and technical student organization that empowers students…
letter to the editor
Acts of courage:
1) “Yes” from…
METHUEN, Massachusetts — Miguel Almonte, age 34, of Methuen, Massachusetts, died suddenly, March 23, 2024 in Union, Maine. A full obituary will be published later.
Arrangements are by Hall…
CAMDEN — Franklin M. Walker Jr., aged 81 of Camden, Maine, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer.
Franklin was born and raised in…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 16-29.
An arrest or summons does not…
“As March goes out like a lion instead of a lamb and we welcome April, Native Plant Month, Camden Garden Club has been preparing for an exciting spring of civic projects,” said the Club, in a news…
Aging begins the day we are born and everyday thereafter. Yet social media is trying to sell us anti-aging commodities hoping that we believe they will help us look and act younger. It tries to…
BELFAST — In April, the Belfast Bay Watershed will host a week of Earth Day activities, including a trivia night at Marshall Wharf, “Planet vs. Plastics” presentations, a nature outing and…
a special theme during each day of the week
CAMDEN — The Camden Public Library is “Reaching for the Stars” during National Library Week, April 7-13.
“With a partial solar eclipse taking place in Camden on the Monday of National…
BATH — “Less of a museum, and more of a living history and culture center,” is the way Matt Blazek, newly hired Educational Manager of Maine’s First Ship describes his new employer. Blazek was…
Letter to the Editor
South School is thrilled to announce the successful completion of the Destination Mars Virtual Mission, an exhilarating educational experience that brought the wonders of space exploration…
FRIENDSHIP — Caroline E. Seamans died peacefully in her home in Friendship, Maine on the first day of Spring, March 21, 2024, in the company of friends and her cocker spaniels. Celebrated and…
As progress continues toward creating a community park at the former RES site in Rockport, organizers are searching for a programming manager to help grow use of the space for programs and…
West Bay Rotary is accepting spring grant requests to support local causes thru April 1st. Twice a year, the Club, through its…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds March 11-15.
Belfast
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The Midcoast region has a newly published first time author in Ruth Monsell, of Damariscotta and Camden. Her book, Frances Perkins: Champion of American Workers, published by Histria…
