WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, has released detailed information about Paycheck Protection Loan (PPP) recipients.
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BURNHAM — Voters in Burnham will be casting their ballots for the proposed SAD 53 school budget during the July 14 elections.
SAD 53 serves the communities of Burnham, Detroit and…
Federal government sends $1.6 million to support Maine small businesses, communities during pandemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. — $1.6 million has been awarded to support the redevelopment and revitalization of small businesses in Maine that have suffered financial harm as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, July 8, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
There have been more than 3,400 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 across the state since…
APPLETON — Matthew John Walker, 61, ended his battle with cancer on Thursday, July 3, 2020.
He was born June 8, 1959, in Islip, Long Island, New York, the son of James and Judith (Reynolds…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Kevin P. Waters, 62, heart and soul of Penobscot Island Air, died unexpectedly, with his loving wife, Terry, at his side, Sunday, July 5, 2020.
A celebration of Kevin’s…
GoFundme campaign initiated to help
UNION — (updated 7/2/2020) A building in Union was still under construction when fire broke out early in the morning, Sunday, June 28.
Union Fire Department determined the cause to be from…
Meeting tuesday night
CAMDEN — This evening, July 7, at a regularly scheduled Camden Select Board meeting, a request from a business owner…
International competition drew 200 entries from 40 countries
NORTHAMPTON, MASS. — SmithVent, a team of 30 Smith College Picker Engineering Program alumni, staff, faculty, and friends, is the winner…
(July 14, 2020) Following the Rockland City Council meeting, July 13, Winter and Myrtle streets are now approved for partial street closures through October 31.
Winter Street’s…
WINTERPORT — Voters in Winterport will be casting their ballots for the proposed RSU 22 school budget during the July 14 elections.
RSU 22 serves the communities of Hampden, Newburgh,…
Microplastic fiber pollution in the ocean impacts larval lobsters at each stage of their development, according to new research.…
ROCKLAND — With one week remaining before Maine’s election primaries, absentee ballots are still available for any voter who cannot, or doesn’t want to, go to the polls on July 14.
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UNION — Regional School Unit 40 has outlined its proposed budget to be voted on during the July 14 elections, and also highlighted the importance of supporting public education.
RSU 40…
NORTH HAVEN — The proposed 2020-2021 school budget for MSAD 7, serving the North Haven Community School, will head before voters during the July 14 elections.
Voters will be tasked with…
WARREN — Patricia Claire Quimby, 86, of Warren, died on June 30, 2020 at the Sussman House in Rockport.
Born in Islesboro on April 21, 1934, she was the daughter of Fred Otis and Clara…
HOPE — The 2020-2021 proposed school budget for Hope Elementary School has been established and will be put in front of voters July 14.
The proposed budget contains only one question, a…
A graveside service for Cora McDonald Webster, 76, who died on June 1, 2020, will be held Saturday, July 11, 2020, at 11 a.m., at Brown’s Head Cemetery, Vinalhaven.
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AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, July 7, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 110.
The individual was a resident of Cumberland…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, July 7, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
There have been more than 3,400 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 across the state since…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from June 22-26 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.
Appleton
Evan M. MacDonald and Gail A. MacDonald to…
‘what we are talking about right now is the health of our citizens’
ROCKLAND – Following two amendments to a proposed ordinance requiring face coverings in public places, Rockland City Council voted unanimously, July 6, to require all pedestrians, visitors, guests…
on the warrant. Public invited to walk the park July 9 and 11
LINCOLNVILLE — Approximately 4.34 acres of prime waterfront land along the west side of Penobscot Bay could fall under public ownership, if voters in Lincolnville agree to a real estate exchange…
APPLETON — Appleton Village School officials and its school committee has set its proposed school budget for the upcoming 2020-2021 academic year.
The proposed budget, which includes four…
SEARSPORT — Regional School Unit 20, serving the communities of Searsport and Stockton Springs, has established its proposed budget for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year and will now send the…
...weed free and knee high .... check out our new park ....
I picked asparagus for the last time on Saturday, until next year that is; for the past six weeks it’s been a daily delight. Along with the raspberries (which are coming along nicely) my asparagus…
PALERMO — Voters of Palermo will be deciding on the proposed 2020-2021 school budget for the RSU 12 school district during the July 14 elections.
RSU 12 serves the communities of Alna,…
BELFAST — Regional School Unit 71 has held its virtual public hearing for the 2020-2021 school budget and is now prepared to pose the 15 articles and six referendum questions to voters during the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Chellie Pingree issued the following statement July 6 on the death of Kevin Waters, Owner of Penobscot Island Air:
“The passing of Kevin Waters, the beloved…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has been awarded $1,122,202 to support their ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release. …
Family and friends of Leatrice Gamage, who passed away on December 9, 2019, are invited to visit Friday, July 17, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home…
ROCKLAND — George E. Walker, 96, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, July 2, 2020 at his home.
Born in Belfast, June 25, 1924 he was the son of George and Mable…
WARREN — Anthony G. Hill, 66, went home to his Lord suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
Born in Rockland, on October 21, 1953 with his twin brother, Timothy, he was the…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, July 6, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
There have been more than 3,400 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 across the state since…
‘We value your courage and resiliency’
ROCKPORT — Lion Jerry Stone organized a “thank you” trip to the Rockport police and fire department first responders on Wednesday, July 1.
Police Chief Randy Gagne, Fire Chief Jason…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, July 5, an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 109.
Both individuals were residents of…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, July 5, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
There have been more than 3,400 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 across the state since…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Legislation to extend the deadline for businesses to apply for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans was signed into law Saturday by President Donald Trump, according to a…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, July 4, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 107.
Both individuals were residents of Cumberland…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, July 4, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
There have been more than 3,300 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 across the state since…
THOMASTON — Thanks to a $2,500 grant from Efficiency Maine, the Town of Thomaston recently installed two Level 2 electric vehicle chargers at the parking lot near the Public Works Department on…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, July 3, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
There have been more than 3,300 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 across the state since…
The following letter was distributed to parents in the RSU 13 school district July 2:
Dear Families of Our RSU 13 Community:
I am writing to update you all on our planning…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 18-29. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
June 19
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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 13-26. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
May 30 (…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Education continues to work with educators and health experts from across the State to develop health markers and corresponding plans to ensure the safe return to…
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden announced Thursday Maine Farmers Exchange, a Presque Isle distribution company,…
AUGUSTA — The average age of individuals in Maine testing positive for COVID-19 has fallen since the beginning of the pandemic, according to Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah.
At the…
THOMASTON — The Thomaston Town Office will close early today, July 2, at 4 p.m. due to new TRIO software training, according to a late Thursday morning email from the town’s administration.
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AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, July 2, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
There have been more than 3,300 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 across the state since…
