The torrential rainfall of Monday morning washed out a number of Memorial Day services in the Midcoast.

Community turned out in Searsmont Memorial Day 2026, from homes down the street, from neighboring towns, the the broader Midcoast — and State of Maine — to stand together, offer support and be there for those who suffer enormous pain.

On May 25,, U.S. Senator Susan Collins will participate in the Searsmont Memorial Day parade.

BELFAST — While the displays pulled behind them may have been small, the joy in the air was as big as the smiles of those participating in the Petit Rex parade Saturday afternoon. 

The best thing about being self employed is that you get to make your own hours. You decide when you work, no need to ask permission to take time off, to wait for approval. The part no one really makes clear is, you aren’t going to get paid for vacation, for sick time, for holidays.

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JACKSON — It’s like a pit crew in slow motion. At the drop of an imaginary green flag, the first vehicle inches into place. The tailgate opens. Volunteers rush to fill the compartments with boxes of frozen meat, three dozen eggs, bags of produce, oatmeal, coffee, toilet paper, and other items mean…

OWLS HEAD — It was 1962 and as the big yellow school bus crept over the hill along North Shore Drive to the tiny village just above Owls Head Harbor, children spilled out of their homes to the edge of the road. "Here comes the bus!" was the refrain, as it was every school day morning across America.

There are three open Rockport Select Board seats up for election June 9 at annual Town Meeting. Four candidates are seeking election to two of the seats that carry three-year terms.

There are two open Camden Select Board seats up for election June 9 at annual Town Meeting.

BELGRADE — Following the tragic fire and explosion in Searsmont, Hammond Lumber Company (Hammond) is announcing a $100,000 donation to support the victims and families impacted by the fire and subsequent explosion at Robbins Lumber, in Searsmont.

Tuesday evening, May 19, the Camden Select Board surprised two longtime residents, Jeff and Rosemary Weymouth, honoring them on the dedication page of the 2026 Annual Town Report. That annual dedication is made following months of private conversations amongst Select Board member…

CAMDEN — The four candidates running for the two open seats on the Select Board spent two hours deep in discussion about issues facing Camden this Town Meeting season at the Camden Select Board Candidates' Forum May 18 held by PenBayPilot.com and moderated by Rep. Vicki Doudera, who repr…

Maine Fire Marshal's Office and Maine Dept. of Safety provide a May 18, 2026, 4:15 p.m. update to the Robbins Lumber Fire Investigation.

PORTLAND, Maine - MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland continues to treat five patients who were injured in the Searsmont incident, the hospital said, in a May 18, 3 p.m., statement. It follows:

Since our last update on Saturday:

As more people in Maine and New England buy heat pumps and electric vehicles, power grid operator ISO New England expects electricity use in the region to grow by about 9 percent over the next decade, according to a report released on May 1. 

On April 16, 2026 the Waldo County Commissioners hosted the 15th Spirit of America ceremony honoring outstanding volunteerism in Waldo County at the Waldo County Commissioners Courtroom, 39B Spring Street, in Belfast. The ceremony recognized individuals who were chosen as winners of the Spirit…

There are three open Rockport Select Board seats up for election June 9 at annual Town Meeting. Four candidates are seeking election to two of the seats that carry three-year terms.

The following was issued by Peter Jenks, of Thomaston, May 17.

ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in the state court in Knox County from May 4- 13.

From the Office of the State Fire Marshal, May 17:

The Rockland-Thomaston area Annual Tip-a-Cop will be Thursday, May 21, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Thomaston Applebee's.

Local law enforcement and fire fighters will be assisting the Applebee's waitstaff and collecting extra donations for Special Olympics Maine.

Around noon Friday, during that brief reprieve I have built into my work day, when I go for a quick walk or otherwise get out of the office, I received a text from my daughter, who was up at UMaine for the All-State Choir. “If y’all do prayer stuff ever, a quick one for Alden’s brother is needed.”

There are two open Camden Select Board seats up for election June 9 at annual Town Meeting.