PORTLAND — MaineHealth announced March 7, that during 2024 it will roll out a unified identity for its hospitals and other entities across its system, making it easier for patients to understand,…
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“The new approach, which includes renaming local hospitals and medical practices, will make it easier for patients to navigate their care.”
STOCKTON SPRINGS — Wayne A. Smith, 80, of Stockton Springs, Maine, passed away on March 3, 2024, at his residence. Born August 20, 1943 in Bath, Maine to Dorothy and Otis Smith Sr.
Wayne…
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CAMDEN, ME, March 7th, 2024 – Press Release – Bay View Collection, a small group of distinctive, luxury boutique hotels in Camden and Rockport,, Maine whose properties…
CAMDEN — Given the amount of recent rain and deteriorating ski conditions, the Camden Snow Bowl is closed.
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Sheriff is using State of Maine’s Yellow Flag Law
ISLESBORO — Law enforcement has issued a March 7 update to an initial March 6 press release regarding a March 4 incident…
The St. George School district is receiving $1 million from the federal Community Project Funding for its …
Community Project Funding o support hub for youth development in Rockland
Maine First District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree today announced $921,250 in Community Project Funding for Trekkers, the nonprofit, outdoor-based mentoring program based…
CAMDEN — Just before 10 a.m., March 6, a large truck carrying a load of logs was not able to make a sharp corner and landed on its side. The driver was able to disengage from the truck, uninjured…
ROCKPORT — Camden Rockport Elementary School announces Kindergarten Registration for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.
“Parents and guardians are encouraged to enroll their eligible…
Children's Museum and Theatre Of Maine
PORTLAND — The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine announces an opportunity for budding playwrights aged 17 and under to submit their original plays to the upcoming Youth Play Festival on…
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital are pleased to announce Matt Hill has been named the regional practice manager of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine…
Getting our Communities Ready for Clean Energy: Why and How?
ROCKPORT — The second program in this year’s Rockport Conservation Commission Climate Series will take place Wednesday, March 20, at 6 p.m., in the lower level of the Rockport Public Library. Emma…
Man found unarmed, without ballistic gear; taken to hospital for evaluation
ISLESBORO — A man who was reported to police by a concerned Islesboro resident was located without incident March 4, according to a March 6 press release from Waldo County Sheriff Lieutenant Cody…
A Bird’s Tale
We were driving on a rural road a few days ago when a flock of 30 or so wild turkeys came ambling slowly across in front of us, stopping traffic in both directions. Suddenly, a male turkey, his…
The following was submitted by Heidi Blood, Animal Control Officer and President/Founder of Waldo County Pet Food Pantry. The pantry…
Voters in Waldo County weighed in at the polls with their preference for party candidates to compete for the national election in November. Here is how voters in each municipality in Waldo County…
Results from the March 5, 2024 presidential primaries began rolling in quickly soon after polls closed at 8 p.m. The results here are being updated as municipalities finish their tallies.
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ROCKPORT — A group of citizens operating as a sanctioned municipal task force have made initial recommendations to the Rockport Select Board on where to preferably site a wastewater treatment…
Thanks to generous funding from the Maine Cancer Foundation and Maine Health Access Foundation, OUT Maine is developing online training modules to make Maine health care services accessible,…
NEWCASTLE — On February 24, 2024, Gerald (Jerry) Gabriele, 94, of Newcastle, Maine entered into The Everlasting Arms of his Lord and Savior with his loving wife of 70 years and his six children at…
BELFAST — James Henry York, Sr., 79, husband of Betty (Stone) York, died on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Windward Gardens in Camden. Born in Belfast on August 20, 1944, he was the son of Robert H. and…
CAMDEN/ROCKPORT — By 11:30 a.m., March 5, 300 voters in Rockport had cast ballots for their preference on who should run for president on…
On March 5, Thomaston Town Manager circulated an update on the operations of Dragon Cement, which is redefining its longtime manufacturing and mining plant in Thomaston.
George wrote:
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letter to the editor
What are your thoughts on Camden’s sidewalks and pathways? What planning and investments do you think Camden should undertake? Where do you think the town’s priorities…
BELFAST — Belfast City Council will meet Tuesday, March 5, for its regularly scheduled meeting. Agenda items on…
Rewilding
The First Congregational Church of Camden invites the public to join in an online discussion of the Victoria Loorz book, Church of the Wild: How Nature Invites Us into the Sacred. This…
known to be trustworthy in all situations
Students at Thomaston Grammar School have been focusing on honesty during the month of February. Several students at TGS were recognized for their honesty at a school-wide assembly on March 1.…
ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland has been selected to receive a $125,000 Maine Infrastructure Adaptation Fund (MIAF) grant from the Maine Department of Transportation. The MIAF grant is for…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 23-29.
Bear T. Sprague, 22, of Pittsfield…
JEFFERSON — On February 28, Heaven gained an angel. It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Katelynd Scofield. A loving mother, compassionate wife, wonderful daughter, and…
ROCKPORT — Howard Lee Miller, 103, died peacefully on March 1, 2024 at his home. Born February 4, 1921 in Rowan County, North Carolina, he was the son of Herbert Craig and Stella Rhyne Miller.…
THOMASTON — Hortense ‘Hotty’ Micue Grafton, 82 passed peacefully at the Sussman House, Wednesday, February 28, 2024, following a long illness. Hotty was surrounded by family and friends in her…
It has been a year since I took over this column from my dear Ma, and I’m some 60 articles in at this point. I am enjoying it, and the freedom granted by my editor to write about pretty much…
BELFAST — Waldo County General Hospital welcomes Ashleigh Knoeferl, PA-C, to its Orthopedics and Sports Medicine team.
Knoeferl attended the University of New England in Portland where…
Want to learn more about wine? Windmills? Loving and aging? Photography? Political media? Theater? If you’re curious and want to learn more, check out the full list of 18 spring semester courses…
43rd Annual St. George River Race and 49th Annual Passagassawaukeag River Race
The return of Waldo County’s annual river races marks a sure sign of spring for Maine paddlers and spectators alike. Registration is now open for the 43rd Annual St. George River Race and the 49th…
letter to the editor
In a January 30, 2024 email to me, Belfast City Manager Erin Herbig said the City of Belfast has, since September 2021, spent at least $121,058 on legal bills related to Nordic Aquafarms. And that…
ROCKLAND — The Museum of Maritime Pets announce the appointment of two new Ambassadors at Sea.
Tea and Riki, newest feline crew aboard the Barque Picton Castle, are currently…
ELLSWORTH — Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital has received a $1.4 million gift from the estate of John M. Norris and Bertha O. Norris.
Upon making estate plans in the 1950s, John M. and…
RSU 71 and Waldo Cap are taking registrations for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students enrolling for the 2024-25 school year.
Kindergarten:
RSU #71 elementary…
Press release
2023 was another strong year for Maine commercial fishermen who earned $611,277,692 at the dock, which was an increase of more than $25 million over 2022, according to preliminary data released by…
In the tapestry of aviation history, the name Captain Albert William Stevens is synonymous with groundbreaking achievements in aerial exploration and photography.…
Coastal Maine, with its rugged shores and diverse geological formations, holds a secret beneath its surface – undiscovered fossils that tell the tales of ancient…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 19-28.
An arrest or summons does not…
In Camden, voting takes place in the Opera House building
At the polls, Tuesday March 5, enrolled Democrats and Republicans will weigh in on Presidential candidates for their own parties, while unenrolled voters can make…
deadline Tuesday, April 30, 2024
ST. GEORGE — For the seventh consecutive year, the St. George Business Alliance (SGBA) will award one ($1,000) scholarship to a high school senior from the town of St. George graduating in the…
ROCKLAND — Pen Bay Medical Center’s Walk-in Care has announced an adjusted schedule for Sunday, March 3, 2024. The practice will be open from 8 a.m. to noon, resuming regular hours on Monday,…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Jan. 24 - Feb. 28.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
ELLSWORTH — Philip D. Tinker, 70, passed away unexpectedly and too soon, Saturday, February 24, 2024.
Philip was born in Rockland, September 23, 1953, to parents, Margaret and Harvey J.…
