ROCKLAND — “We are who we hang out with,” said Councilor Valli Geiger. “We’ve worked really hard in Rockland to have an excellent reputation. I think it hurts us to partner with such an…
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LincolnHealth
With Lincoln County having among the eldest population in the eldest state, the fears of COVID-19’s potential for rapid and rampant disaster are very real. LincolnHealth infectious disease expert…
Maine Medical Center
PORTLAND, Maine – Maine Medical Center has joined a pair of clinical trials designed to examine the efficacy of the drug Remdesivir for treatment of moderate and severe COVID-19. The trials’…
If State extends stay-at-home order, Rockland Council will extend its order
ROCKLAND — Close the playgrounds? Cancel summer festivals? Keep cruise ships at sea?
As the City of Rockland nears its initial stay-at-home deadline of April 30, the City must consider…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Joseph T. “Bud” Baum, Jr., died Sunday, April 12, 2020 at the Sussman House in Rockport.
Born in Owls Head, February 16, 1928, he was the son of Joseph T. and Flora M.…
donated $1,600 to AIO through program’s first two weeks
ROCKLAND — As Rockland restaurateur Lynn Archer prepares for a third week of providing free meals at the Brass Compass, she is proudly able to say the first two weeks of her free meal initiative…
AUGUSTA — Central Maine Power continues to restore power to those who lost power during last week’s snow storm.
Strong wind, driving rain and treacherous road conditions have challenged…
AUGUSTA — Two overdue canoeists paddling the Kennebec River were located alive and well this afternoon at the Family Dollar Store in Madison when they were able to recharge their cell phone and…
down for the count .... but we will survive!
It’s spring, isn’t it? Everywhere but here. Six inches of heavy snow cover the unfolding tulip leaves, bury the crocuses and bend down Don’s beloved daffodils. Mine have wisely held off even…
BELFAST — Shirley L. Gibbs, 83, of Belfast, formerly of Brooks, went home to be with the Lord on April 6, 2020 at a Belfast hospital.
Shirley was born July 23, 1936 to Edmund W. Moody…
‘birth plans have been thrown a huge curve ball with this pandemic’
Every profession across the nation has been impacted, in some way, by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including the doula industry.
A doula, according to…
BELFAST — The number of COVID-19 cases at the Tall Pines Retirement and Healthcare Community in Belfast has increased to 23, according to the Maine CDC.
During the April 10 daily briefing,…
employs daily chat function
On April 5, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for the ceasefire of violence everywhere, including domestic violence. As COVID-19 causes, “untold human suffering and economic…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 13, of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 698 cases confirmed across the state.
Across the…
April 18 update. The fire marshals office returned Friday, April 17, to its investigation into the Waldoboro restaurant fire, which occurred April 12. An investigator was assigned to the case with…
Tall Pines, Maine Veterans Home, Augusta Center for Health and Rehabilitation
AUGUSTA – TheMaine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported April 13 that 41 residents and 14 staff have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Augusta Center for Health and Rehabilitation…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Education Committee, announced April 13 that Maine institutions of higher education will receive a…
Fill the bathtub....
Maine’s Emergency Management Agency is gearing up for yet another powerful storm that is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the state, possibly causing additional power outages.…
AUGUSTA — Governor Mills and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew announced April 13 a series of actions to ensure that Maine people affected by Substance Use…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds March 11-20.
Belfast
Harvey S. Knight to Carol M. and Harvey S. Knight. …
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 26 - April 3. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 27
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LINCOLNVILLE – The agenda for the April 13 meeting of the Lincolnville Selectmen is not long, but it will be conducted according to a new process, with each board member and the town administrator…
Central Maine Power said Easter evening that “the vast majority of outages related to Thursday’s snow, rain and wind storm will be restored later tonight.” But the threat of high winds and rain on…
Though the majority of area residents have had their power restored, there are still many in the Midcoast, and statewide, without power as of this evening, April 12.
The trouble started…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 12, of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 633 cases confirmed across the state.
Across the…
plus 4% in Lincoln County’s Waldoboro
Though many area residents have had their power restored, there are still an abundance in the Midcoast, and statewide, without power as of this morning, April 12.
Rockport firefighters…
LINCOLNVILLE —The Fire Dept. in Lincolnville is filling up containers brought by people with them to the fire station, on Route 52 (470 Camden Road) with water, and Day Three of a power outage…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced April 11 that 8,400 small businesses in Maine have been approved for $1.5 billion in forgivable Paycheck…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, April 11, two additional COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 19.
The individuals were a male in his 80s from…
plus 42% powerless in Lincoln County’s Waldoboro
Though many area residents have had their power restored, there are still an abundance in the Midcoast, and statewide, without power as of noon today, April 11.
Rockport firefighters were…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, April 11, of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 616 cases confirmed across the state.
Across the…
Plan B incorporates virus precautions
Keeping Belfast Maine Beautiful has picked up every piece of roadside litter for the last two years. Hundreds of volunteers and teams organized by KBMB have done the needed dirty work of removing…
AUGUSTA — Central Maine Power projects that power will be restored to the vast majority of customers by Sunday night, according to a news release, and will keep workers in the field until…
The following letter was distributed by the RSU 20 Superintendent:
To RSU 20 Students, Parents, Guardians, Staff and Community Members,
Per Maine Commissioner of Education…
ROCKLAND — U.S. Senator Angus King will join members of the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce for a conversation via video conference Wednesday, April 15 at 3 p.m.
Senator King…
plus 72% in Lincoln County’s Waldoboro
Many area residents remain without power this evening, April 10, following a major snow storm that blanketed the state in snow and wiped out power.
Rockport firefighters were out…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills signed April 10 an Executive Order moving Maine’s primary election from Tuesday, June 9 to Tuesday, July 14.
The Order, which is effective immediately, allows…
The following is a transcript of an April 10 radio address from Governor Janet Mills:
This is Governor Janet Mills and thank you for listening.
Thursday night and into…
CAMDEN — Alison McKellar captured the intensity of the April 9-10 coastal spring storm, which dropped 10-17 inches of heavy wet snow around the Midcoast, sent waves of seawater onto land, and…
The following was shared April 10 by the administrative team at RSU 13:
To Our RSU 13 Families:
As of this week, and referenced as a possibility in last week’s letter, we…
AUGUSTA — Central Maine Power continues to clear debris and downed wires across its service territory after heavy, wet snow, rain and wind swept across the state Thursday night and into Friday…
FALMOUTH — The number of OceanView residents in Falmouth testing positive for COVID-19 has risen to 11, according to a news release.
“Per the CDC, due to community transmission it is no…
AUGUSTA — The Office of Marijuana Policy announced April 10 its intentions to postpone the spring debut of adult use marijuana retail sales in Maine, according to a news release.
The…
VINALHAVEN — A Knox County Sheriff’s deputy is recovering from mild hypothermia and an injured ankle after his boat became adrift and took on water between Vinalhaven and North Haven, in the Fox…
Keeping dangerous and violent offenders in jail, court and jail operations
ROCKLAND – District Attorney Natasha Irving issued an update April 3 concerning the steps that have been implemented and are continuing to operate with her office, law enforcement, the judiciary…
VINALHAVEN — A. Annette Philbrook, 85, of Vinalhaven, died on Friday, April 10, 2020 at the Sussman House in Rockport.
A complete obituary will be published later and services will be…
BELFAST — The number of COVID-19 cases at the Tall Pines Retirement and Healthcare Community in Belfast has increased to 22, according to the Maine CDC.
During the April 10 daily briefing…
AUGUSTA — Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is working with Maine electric utilities to prioritize power restoration after a Nor'easter left more than one third of the state's electric…
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced April 10 Maine hospitals and other health care providers will receive an immediate infusion of $145,763,812 to bolster their…
