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Aaron Englander leads a KNF Workshop at Erickson Fields Preserve. (Photo courtesy Jocelyn Tidwell)
Free Korean Natural Farming workshop at Erickson Fields, July 30
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Camden is on board with new charcuterie business

(Photo courtesy Coastal Mountains Land Trust)
Week of community free blueberry picks being offered at Beech Hill Preserve

Nick Pucello. (Photo courtesy Allen Insurance and Financial)
Nick Pucello completes Liberty Mutual Producer Development Program
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2025 Fenway Fund grants totaling $5,500 awarded to Maine nonprofit animal organizations

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Camden is on board with new charcuterie business
Nick Pucello completes Liberty Mutual Producer Development Program
2025 Fenway Fund grants totaling $5,500 awarded to Maine nonprofit animal organizations
Senators King and Collins, and Rep. Golden introduce Better Outfitting Our Troops (BOOTS) Act
Gartley & Dorsky Engineering & Surveying form Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Maine State Credit Union announces leadership changes at Rockland branch
Still Striking: Ford F-150 Lightning
Train freight returns, excursions on horizon as new rail service chugs into Rockland
Deane Smith of St. Albans honored as Legendary Maine Guide
MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital advances surgical care with robotic-assisted surgery
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Marine

With sunshine and batteries, Maine oyster growers are starting to electrify their operations
Nominations for Phyllis Wyeth Visionary Award accepted through June 30
Bigelow Laboratory announces new center in honor of Harold Alfond
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Bringing your boat to Maine this season? Here’s what you need to know
Alewives are running, with peak expected through Mother’s Day week
New Maine Department of Marine Resources Commissioner officially assumes office
UMaine research examines best methods for growing Atlantic sea scallops in Penobscot and Frenchman bays
Rockport encourages residents to take survey on future of harbor
DATE CHANGE: Camden's public launch ramp at Steamboat Landing scheduled for rebuild, April 28 through May 15
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Agriculture

Week of community free blueberry picks being offered at Beech Hill Preserve
UMaine Extension offers online equine speaker series covering topics across the lifecycle
Midcoast Conservancy transfers Haystack Mountain property to Georges River Land Trust
Three Maine teens learn how federal policies are developed at National 4-H Conference
USDA funding uncertainty puts Maine farmers in a bind
Local Food Switchboard initiative launches in Maine
Farmers, seasonal businesses worry as immigration crackdown ramps up
Free after-school program with Beltie calves at Aldermere Farm
Erickson Fields Farm hiring 2025 Summer Teen Ag crew
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Rockland to hold Public Hearing regarding grant application for police dept. youth program
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The City of Rockland will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, July 14, at 5:30 p.m., in Council Chambers at Rockland City Hall, located at 270 Pleasant Street in Rockland, to discuss an application being submitted to the State of Maine CDBG program for a Public Service Grant.

The purpose of the grant application is to expand services provided by the Rockland Police Department’s Youth Diversion Team and Youth Mentoring Program.

Lake Stewards of Maine offers live aquatic plant identification workshop
Workshop participants practice identifying aquatic plants. Volunteers play an important role in preventing the spread of invasive aquatic plants in Maine, said Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust. (Photo courtesy Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust)

Lake Stewards of Maine (LSM) will host a Live Plant Identification workshop, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Coastal Rivers’ Denny Conservation and Education Center in Damariscotta.

In this indoor class, participants will learn how to identify a number of common native and invasive aquatic plants. This program will cover basic botany, plant structure, and life cycles of approximately 40 aquatic plants.

'The objective is not to hurt property owners, but instead to explore potential solutions that safeguard renters'
Rockland City Council to host public forum on rent stabilization
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The Rockland City Council invites all Rockland renters and landlords to an important public forum on rent stabilization. The forum will take place on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., at City Hall, 270 Pleasant Street. 

"This will mark the beginning of a vital community-wide discussion regarding rent stabilization within Rockland," said the City of Rockland, in a news release.

Christopher Edwards, MD, joins MaineHealth Neurology Rockport
Christopher Edwards. (Photo courtesy MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital)

ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital welcomes Christopher Edwards, MD, to its Neurology department.

Dr. Edwards comes to MHPBH from Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he was a neurologist and senior staff physician for the past eight years. He also served as co-director of the Ochsner ALS Clinic for the past seven years. Dr. Edwards specializes in neuromuscular disorders, nerve conduction and electromyography.

Silent auction to benefit Friendship/Cushing Food Pantry
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The Friends of the Friendship/Cushing Food Pantry is sponsoring a Silent Auction to raise funds to support the food pantry, Friday, July 25, from 5 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Main Meeting House of the Cushing Historical Society, 17 Hathorne Point Road, in Cushing. The Friendship/Cushing Food Pantry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization, run entirely by volunteers.

Admission to the auction is free, and there will be no bidder’s fee. All proceeds from the auction will go to the Food Pantry.

Jake Barbour named Rockland Rotary Community Person of the Year 2025
L-R: Rockland President Mike Flanagan and Jake Barbour. (Photo by Ferolyn Curtis)

Jake Barbour has been honored as Rockland Rotary Community Person of the Year 2025 by Rockland Rotary. 

Jake Barbour is president of JBI, which is a full-service earthworks contractor based in the Midcoast area. He is also the Parks and Recreation director for the City of Rockland. Barbour has done many things for the community over the years with monetary and “In Kind” assistance.

Rockland Rotary honors Ken Gricus with Rotarian of the Year 2025 award
L-R: Rockland Rotary President Mike Flanagan, Ken Gricus, and Honorary Rockland Rotarian Jay Curley. (Photo by Ferolyn Curtis)

Ken Gricus has been named 2025 Rotarian of the Year by Rockland Rotary. 

Gricus joined Rockland Rotary in 1972 at the age of 35. At that time, Rev. William Robbins was the president and Rotary was a suit-and-tie association made up of professional men.

Get Ready to Shred
Maine State CU hosts free document Shred-It event in Rockland
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Maine State Credit Union is bringing its Shred-It event to the Rockland community, Friday, July 25, 2025, at its branch located at 168 Camden Street. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Shredding On-Site will be securely disposing of personal and sensitive documents — free of charge.

St. George CTE/Makerspace and Connectivity Hub will celebrate grand opening August 14
Felton honored for leadership, dedication to Maine children
Mike Felton and his award for outstanding educational leadership and dedication to Maine’s children. (Photo courtesy Kristin Falla)

BAR HARBOR — St. George MSU Superintendent Mike Felton was honored for his outstanding educational leadership and dedication to Maine’s children at the 2025 Maine Department of Education Commissioner’s Conference for Superintendents on Monday, June 23.

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PAWS Summer Soiree to recognize honorees at July 10 benefit
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Janet Morecraft and Eastern Tire and Auto Service (Eastern Tire) will be honored at this year’s Summer Soiree Benefit.

“Their unwavering commitment and financial support for PAWS deserves to be honored and recognized,” said Casey Baugher,  Executive Director, PAWS Animal Adoption Center, in a news release.

Janet Morecraft is a founder of PAWS and a lifelong animal activist.

Annual Invasive Snail and Awareness Derby in Washington
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On Sunday, July 20, from 10 - Noon, the Washington Lakes and Watershed Association is holding its annual Invasive CMS Snail Round-Up and Awareness Derby. 

The round-up will be held at the Washington Pond Boat Launch located on Razorville Road, Washington. 

Text 207-692-7326 for more information about the derby.

Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
More Than a Mere Hatchback: Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD Limited
Introduced in 2022, the stylishly edgy Ioniq 5 was updated for ‘25 with more range and faster charging plus a host of detail improvements. The Ioniq 5 is the first Hyundai that can use Tesla power points without an adaptor, adding some 17,000 recharging stations nationwide. This color is Atlas White.

It’s hard not to be impressed by the Ioniq 5. Even EV haters are captivated by its silent swoosh of torque—one of the things everyone likes about electric cars. As a hatchback with its wheels shoved out to the corners, the batteries dropped into the floorpan and nicely weighted steering, the Ioniq 5 is also nimble and responsive but firmly planted and reassuring. Especially in Limited trim, it’s well equipped, too.

Woodland ID Walk with Maine Forest Service's Allyssa Gregory
Tree-focused walk at Appleton Preserve, July 25
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Join Georges River Land Trust and the Maine Forest Service, July 25, at 4 p.m., for a tree-focused walk at Appleton Preserve. Woodland appreciators will leave this program with a knowledge of Maine’s native trees, practical tree identification skills, and insights into forest stewardship.

Maine Forest Service District Forester Allyssa Gregory will lead this program and provide tree identification. Participants will learn to identify tree species by looking at form, branching arrangement, buds, bark, and present foliage.

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MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital welcomes therapy dog Mango
Meet Mango, MaineHealth Pen Bay hospital’s newest therapy dog. (Photo courtesy MaineHealth)

ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital welcomes its newest volunteers: Mango, a pet therapy dog, and his handler, Cristina Lindsay.

Mango, a four-and-a-half-year-old American black Labrador, began training as a therapy dog at just 10 weeks old in Oregon, offering comfort to frontline health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. With a calm demeanor, sharp instincts and a friendly presence, he quickly earned the title of “Employee Morale Specialist.”

Trekkers welcomes four new Board members, including two students
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Trekkers, a Rockland-based nonprofit youth mentoring organization, welcomes four new members to its Board of Directors, reinforcing its commitment to engaging community and youth voices within its leadership.

“It shows that your police department and City cares about their employees, even the four pawed ones.”
Rockland, law enforcement present final call to K9 Marek
A two-person Police Color Guard made up of Rockland police officers formally presented an American flag and the urn to the Davis Family. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

ROCKLAND — The community paid its final respects to K9 Marek, member of the Rockland Police Department since 2023, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in a solemn ceremony at a Rockland funeral home. Marek retired officially at the end of December 2024. He passed away at home June 16 at home, surrounded by family.

A memorial pamphlet was provided to funeral guests with the list of speakers and Marek's "obituary" which was also posted on RPD's Facebook page.

In Loving Memory

One constant: 'One team, one goal, and everybody goes home'
Fire chief named as Hope Fire Dept. takes new path into the future
Michael Eaton at a fire in February 2022. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

HOPE — “The entire department is going to go through enormous change,” said Hope Town Administrator Samantha Mank. “I think it’s really important to acknowledge that not one man is having a challenge to rise to, but everybody is going to have to band together for the same challenge, and that it’s going to be a very huge team effort.”

Stone Coast Weaving School to hold grand opening
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A Grand Opening will be held for Stone Coast Weaving School, a new educational organization in Midcoast Maine dedicated to preserve, promote, and teach the craft of hand-weaving to all ages. The event takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., at 18 Spring Street, Belfast.

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Karin Cole named Caregiver of the Year by Maine Hospital Association
Karin Cole, M.D. (Photo courtesy Ann Cole)

Karin Cole, M.D., has been named Caregiver of the Year by the Maine Hospital Association, “in recognition of outstanding commitment to patient care.” Dr. Cole is a surgeon at Northern Lights Mercy Hospital in Portland. The award was presented June 18, 2025, at the MHA’s Summer Forum at the Samoset Resort, in Rockport.

Knox County Girl Scouts deliver cookies to local food pantries
Ariel at AIO receiving cookies from Morgan and Nataly of 191 and Sophia Juliette of Knox. (Photo courtesy Trina Schroeder)

This June, Girl Scouts of Knox delivered just over 150 cases of cookies to five towns throughout the Knox Service Unit, delivered by their Product Program Supervisor and girls from multiple troops.

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