BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Jan. 22-26.
Belfast
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The Department of Marine Resources’ Maine Coastal Program and the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Municipal Planning Assistance Program are seeking applications for coastal…
ORONO — Maine’s public universities will send students who have applied for fall admission estimated financial aid award letters starting March 1, despite the federal government’s delays…
delve into the science in a hands-on class
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H program is offering a free online workshop for youth ages 9-18, focused on the upcoming solar eclipse in April. The workshop will be held…
BELFAST — ConvenientMD, an urgent care provider in New England, has announced a partnership with Belfast Area High School to support their basketball programs to promote health and wellness in the…
BELFAST — Garry Conklin died of cancer at his home in Belfast, Maine on February 13, 2024. He was 72 years old.
Born in Peekskill, New York on August 8, 1951, Garry graduated from Hendrick…
Abraham Dugal, CFP®, has been named Director of Investment Management at Allen Insurance and Financial.
Dugal has been a financial advisor at Allen since 2015. In his new role, Dugal will…
complex relationships between genius, mental illness, and family dynamics
BELFAST — Belfast Maskers is currently rehearsing for its first full production of the 2024 season, David Auburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama "Proof". Set against the backdrop of the academic…
ROCKLAND — Rockland’s Sail, Power, and Steam Museum will be presenting two new talks in its “Boat Talk” and “Captains’ Quarters” speaker series.
Boat Talk, held at the…
the bustle and diversity of the Golden Age of Pottsville, Pennsylvania in the early 1900s
The Waldo Reads Together (WRT) committee announces this year’s featured title for its One Book, One Community program: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Story by award-winning author, screen…
ROCKLAND — In a collaboration between the Coastal Recovery Community Center and Knox Clinic, Wellness Wednesdays are opportunities for community members to connect and receive holistic care…
TOPSHAM — James “Jim” F. Whitney, 96, of Topsham, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024, in his residence at The Highlands, Topsham, Maine. Born on October 12, 1927, in Rockport, Jim’s life…
BELFAST — Belfast City Council will meet Tuesday, Feb. 20, for their regularly scheduled meeting. Agenda items on …
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Feb. 12-16.
Appleton
Stephen T. Barley and Danielle R. Barley to Stephen…
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In the last three weeks the following events have reinforced for us the importance of citizen action in creating cultural and educational…
ROCKLAND — Patricia R. ‘Pat’ Boice, 85, died peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, Tuesday, February 13, 2024 following a brief period of declining health.
Born in Rockland,…
Tables wrapped in brown paper, a rainbow of paints, selection of brushes, scissors, glue and collage materials greeted twenty young artists gathered in the warmth of Page Gallery's collaborative…
application deadline is Friday, March 15
ROCKPORT — Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a state-wide land conservation organization, is offering teens ages 14-18 an hourly-paid position in the Teen Ag Crew at Erickson Fields Preserve (164 West…
It is seven degrees as I sit down to write this on a Sunday Morning — cold, sure, and sort of a rarity in recent winters. Thanks to a couple inches the other day, and a brief squall yesterday,…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 9-15.
Zachery G. Mosher, 29, of Liberty,…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Jan. 27 - Feb. 15.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Jan 28 - Feb. 15.
An arrest or summons does…
Ruth Graham, 95 years young, “tickled the ivories” for the last time on February 5, 2024. Then,…
open to writers of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, plays, or journalism
ROCKLAND — Millay House Rockland, in partnership with the Ellis Beauregard Foundation, will offer a one-month, juried residency in October 2024. The competitive application is open to writers of…
ROCKPORT — Five Town CSD Adult Education is offering a new babysitting class for youths ages 11-15.
The primary purpose of the Babysitter’s Training course is to provide youth who are…
THOMASTON — The Knox Museum, home of Revolutionary General and first Secretary of War, Henry Knox, is accepting applications for its 2024 summer internship program.
This summer long program…
Feb. 16 - 19, 2024
The Maine Council of Churches, the Episcopal Diocese of Maine, and the Maine Gun Safety Coalition are encouraging houses of worship in Maine from all faith traditions to participate in a “Gun…
The MPA Principal’s Award was established in 1984 to recognize students for academic excellence and good citizenship. Each member school names a senior class student as its award recipient. …
ROCKLAND — Doris Mank Paulsen, formerly a resident at Rankin Center in Rockland for over 30 years, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at her home in Jupiter, Florida. She was…
CAMDEN — Police Chief Randy Gagne said his department is investigating the origin of antisemitic graphics that appeared during the nighttime of Feb. 15.
The graphics reportedly were…
KNOX — Patrick D. Hayden, 50, of Knox, passed away on February 14, 2024 at his home.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ripostfh.com
offering residents a closer look
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Police Department announces the first ever Rockland Police Department Citizens Police Academy. The 10-week program will begin on March 6.
“This exciting new program …
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — The Community Health team at Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital announce the addition of Community Health Worker (CHW) Breanne Bucka.
In her new…
The Belfast Rotary Club donated $17,000 recently to the Clothing Closets programs at seven local elementary and middle schools. The funds come from the Evening by the Bay gala that launched the…
ROCKPORT — Aleta Mank, patient access representative for Pen Bay Medical Center’s Emergency Department, is retiring after 50 years of service. Her last day will be Wednesday, Feb. 21.
For…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Jan. 15-19.
Belfast
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BELFAST — A Lincolnville man who stood accused of causing the death of his one-time friend is facing up to 30 years in prison after being convicted of manslaughter…
Mid-Coast Forum makes audio recording of the evening available
CAMDEN — Any era in human history can be fraught with social and political tension, but these days we are on overload, not just with…
ROCKLAND/PORTLAND — Court cases, both on the state and federal levels, can take several months or years for a conviction or dismissal, a bench or jury trial, or to reach a settlement.
The…
The Maine County and State Teachers of the Year Association, in partnership with the Maine Council of English Language Arts, announce the winners of the second annual Student Writing Contest. The…
The details of Maine Department of Transportation three-year infrastructure work plan have been announced for Waldo County. …
BELFAST — Local participatory arts nonprofit Belfast Flying Shoes (BFS) was recently awarded a $7,500 competitive grant from the Maine Arts Commision (MAC) to support organization operations in…
In a collaborative effort with the Maine Association of REALTORS (MAR) Foundation Matching Grant Program, the Pen Bay Council of the Mid-Coast Board of REALTORS has made a generous donation to…
Midcoast cold water dippers were among the 500 from Mount Desert to York who brought warmth to Maine domestic abuse survivors on Sunday in a fundraising event for Finding Our Voices.
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first, you have to have an idea, “something you can’t stop thinking about.” It haunts you.
CAMDEN — At this week’s West Bay Rotary meeting, internationally-recognized novelist of suspense and mystery Tess Gerritsen shared the behind-the-scenes stories of how she wrote her latest…
A Bird’s Tale
The Birders’ Mardi Gras
The tradition of a February celebration has long been part of human history. A Carnival period, often in July, is a major tradition in many parts of the world, and…
Contract is for three months while permanent replacement is found
ROCKLAND – Knox County Commissioners during their regular session in chambers February 13 at the Knox County Courthouse, appointed Gordon Page, Sr., of Owls Head, as interim administrator for Knox…
ROCKLAND — No longer a first. Emergency dispatchers are becoming more accustomed to receiving emergency notifications from the personal watches worn by residents.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024,…
BELFAST — The following indictments were handed up by a Waldo County grand jury Jan. 24 - 26.
An indictment does not…
