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group of people in a forest.

Robert Seymour looked approvingly around him at the mix of trees — white pines, sugar maples, white ashes and a few up-and-coming hemlocks — in an open, pleasant forest grove near Sebec. “We…

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Nominations for individuals for induction into the Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame are due by June 1. Legends and Outstanding Team Nominations are also due by June 1. All nomination forms can be…

She says to be sure to hug your fur baby, give and receive lots of kisses, and accept any treats life gives you
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Nina Socker, gal about town who loved every person she met, quietly moved to dog heaven on May 1, 2025, after a brief fight with cancer.

Nina loved shopping in Camden because she knew she…

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We welcome you to be a partner in your child’s first educational experience.

At Peopleplace, we believe an excellent education fosters the unique and creative potential of every child,…

Tickets are available online ($20 each or 6 for $100) at https://wbsatelliterotary.square.site/.

CAMDEN, Maine--Cuts in international programs continue to impact the neediest people in the most…

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Welcome to Spruce Skincare, located in the sweet small city of Rockland, Maine. Spruce is the private skin care practice of aesthetician Rhonda Nordstrom, who treats you with…

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Welcome to Spruce Skincare, located in the sweet small city of Rockland, Maine. Spruce is the private skin care practice of aesthetician…

Join us for a day of farming and gardening wisdom

Camden Garden Club wil host their inaugural Garden Expo, “Edible Gardens & Bountiful Tables,” on Thursday, July 17, 2025. The day-long event will feature speakers Barbara Damrosch and Nancy…

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ROCKLAND — Nonprofit organization, Trekkers, will host its annual road race fundraiser from its headquarters in Rockland again this year. The Trekkers 5K Run/Walk race will take place Sunday, June…

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We have pans, roasters, basters, recipes, cookbooks, and every kitchen appliance you may need to help you prepare your next culinary masterpiece! First time customers are often surprised with the…

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Whether you're interested in hyperbaric oxygen as a self-care spa escape or as therapy to improve your wellbeing, Camden Hyperbaric is the only place in Midcoast Maine where hyperbaric therapy is…

It's Row the Coast

We're raising money for the Megunticook Rowing scholarship fund, supporting participation in our Junior program.

Because everybody gets a seat in the boat!

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I've lived with insomnia since 2012. If you struggle with complex health issues, as I do, sleeping well should be at the top of your priority list.

Getting to a place of…

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Linda Maxwell, 18, was last seen in the Calais area on August 23, 1984, after spending the evening with friends. Two days later her body was recovered along the shoreline of the St.…

Kyle von Neumann. (Photo courtesy Midcoast Music Academy)

Midcoast Music Academy (MCMA) announces new additions to their faculty and Board of Directors.

"Their expertise and experience are certain to…

April 26, 1965, the Waldo County Committee for Social Action signed the Articles of Incorporation
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BELFAST — Waldo Community Action Partners kicked off a year of honor and celebration Monday as they embark on their 60th year of service to the people of Waldo County and beyond.

Six…

Blanche “Bebe” Leonard Goodwin

CAMDEN — Blanche “Bebe” Leonard Goodwin, 91, went to be with her beloved husband, Orman “Sonny” Goodwin, on April 29, 2025. Born in December 1933 to Chester and Lillian Leonard, she lived her…

Frank Basta

FRANKLIN SQUARE, New York — Frank Basta, 84 of Franklin Square, New York, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025 in North Carolina.

Frank had lived…

Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
Interior upgrades, a new grille and wheels, and these ‘micro-lens array’ headlamps differentiate the 2025 GV80 from the ’24 model. This is the top of the Genesis SUV lineup—a luxurious, well-sorted and responsive vehicle that, at $60,000 to near $90,000, still delivers comparatively good value.

Unlike the gorgeous GV80 Coupe we oohed and aahed over just before Christmas, this…

analysis: “We aren’t getting anywhere near where we need to be.”
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It’s a straight-forward problem with a complex solution.

Maine spends more than 

Where the Locals come to play

Join us at 8am for the class of 2026 second swing at making pancakes for the masses. Breakfast by donation and includes pancakes, bacon,…

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Volunteer Maine, the state commission for community service, received notification from the AmeriCorps federal agency late last week regarding the…

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Thank you to all the organizations, companies, and individuals that have participated in spring and fall road cleanup events over the last decade. Through your efforts, tons of trash have been…

Fresh strawberry shortcake

Fresh strawberry shortcake on deck today—fluffy cake, juicy berries, and homemade whipped cream. A timeless spring treat! 


Spring in Southport

Happy spring! The energy in town is building as we all awake from winter and gear up for the busy season. 

Our…

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Belfast Area High School announces its Quarter 3 Honor Roll for the 2024-25 academic year.

Grade 9

HIGH HONORS: Ian Beal, Luciana…

Governor Janet Mills and David Feldman. (Photo courtesy Alan Kearl)

Do you know how many 516 is? Of anything?

  • 516 Payday candy bars contain 136,224 calories
Kathy Kee. (Photo courtesy Lisa Genthner Gunn)

WALDOBORO — Educational Technician and BHP Kathy Kee has been awarded the 2025 Horace Mann Muggs and Kisses Award for Medomak Valley High School for exemplary service to…

some of the older Chickadee plates are becoming worn, faded, and difficult or impossible to read
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AUGUSTA — Beginning Thursday, May 1, 2025, Mainers will have the option to choose either a “Pine Tree” design as the standard…

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SEARSPORT — Mae V. (Benjamin) Dinsmore, 80, died surrounded by family on April 26,2025. Born in Warwick, Rhode Island, daughter of the late Roy H. and Mae V. (Raymond) Benjamin. She was educated…

A Bird's Tale
During a pre-dawn start to the day, the American robin was the only bird singing. By the time the sun rose, there was a symphony of bird song. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells)

Each day as we walk our little black dog around the neighborhood, we revel in each new song and call as spring adds them to the acoustic environment that surrounds us. Those sounds are now…

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Over a dozen plans to bolster Maine communities against the threats of climate change will have to find new sources of funding after the Trump administration …

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PALERMO —Maine State Police are seeking public assistance in locating a dog that has been missing since his owner was discovered deceased outside of a home in Palermo,…

High School students address accessibility issues for an elderly homeowner. (Photo courtesy Midcoast Habitat for Humanity)

ROCKPORT — Midcoast Habitat for Humanity was recently awarded a $200,000 Housing for Everyone grant from the…

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A graveside service  for Abbie Elaine Esancy, who passed away on December 23, 2024, will be held Monday, May 5, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Pine Grove Cemetery in Appleton. There will be a reception…

Judith “Judy” Leona Paton

WALDOBORO — Judith “Judy” Leona Paton, 81, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband, Stan, by her side on April 26, 2025. Born on April 16, 1944, in Lynn, Massachusetts…

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WASHINGTON — William Gene Little, 81, died peacefully, with his loving sons at his side, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Sussman Hospice House in Rockport.

Born August 5, 1943, at Miles…

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A report of a small boat adrift in the middle of Chickawaukie Pond, Tuesday morning, April 29, stirred up questions of what, or who, might be adrift inside that boat. 

By 7 a.m., Tuesday…

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Between 2014 and 2024, the average retail price for electricity in Maine increased by the third highest rate in the country, according to an analysis by …

Evelyn E. (Alley) Lucas

ROCKLAND — The heavens gained a bright star on April 18, 2025 when Evelyn E. (Alley) Lucas passed away peacefully at the age of 98 in Rockland.

Evelyn was born on September 13, 1926 in…

Joshua Percy Sprague

NORTH HAVEN — Joshua Percy Sprague, 54, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Friday, April 4, 2025. He was born on the island of North Haven, on February 25, 1971 and graduated from…

Margaret Mary Agnes Kiley

THOMASTON — Margaret Mary Agnes Kiley, 74, of Thomaston, Maine, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 4, 2024, with her two children at her side.

Barbara and Elliot are holding a painting of the garden in high season.

You read it correctly. Growing your own food is a seduction. Barbara Damrosch and Nancy Jenkins, the guest speakers for the Camden Garden Club inagural Garden Expo are the seducers. “Edible…

The building where the Waldo County Registry of Deeds is maintained.

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds April 21-25.

Belfast

Beverly I. and Richard Mann to…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds April 21-25.

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Austin Davis to Jayne M.Tilley and Raymond M. Atwood…

 Jane Hirshfield. (Photo by Curt Richter)

CAMDEN — The third annual Camden Festival of Poetry will take place May 13 - 17, 2025.

The Festival opens with a Tuesday evening reading from 6 - 8 p.m., at the Camden Public Library,…

In 2024, at least 20 Maine workers died
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MAINE — April 28 is nationally recognized as Workers Memorial Day, a day to remember those who have died on, or as a result of, their job.

"In 2024, at least 20…