Main Street will be CLOSED at Rockland Street from Wednesday, July 22, at 7 p.m. to Thursday, July 23, at 9 a.m., for a water main replacement by Maine Water.

"Please plan ahead - and thank you for your patience," said the City of Rockland in a street closure notification.

Maine Department of Labor has announced its no-cost upcoming trainings for August 2026.

Upcoming classes:

Confined Space Entry: General Industry– August 4, 2026 l 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. SafetyWorks! Training Institute, Department of Labor, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta

BALTIMORE, Maryland — The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) has earned regional honors from the Northeast Association of State Transportation Officials (NASTO), receiving the Best Use of Technology and Innovation award (medium project category) for the Acadia Gateway Center.

On June 25, Rockland Rotary members gathered at the Rockland Elks Lodge for the club's annual Change of Command Banquet, celebrating the accomplishments of outgoing president Carol Worcester and welcoming incoming president Lexi Zable.

"During her year as president, Carol led the club through an exceptional year of service and fundraising," said Rockland Rotary, in a news release.

At the Rockland Rotary Club's annual Change of Command Banquet on June 25, outgoing President Carol Worcester presented Ferolyn Curtis with the club's prestigious 2026 Rotarian of the Year award.

The Rotarian of the Year award recognizes a member who exemplifies Rotary's motto of "Service Above Self" through their daily actions, commitment to the club, and service to the community.

The Rockland Rotary Club honored John Ferraiolo as its 2026 Community Person of the Year during the club's annual Change of Command Banquet, held at the Rockland Elks Lodge. The Community Person of the Year Award recognizes an individual whose dedication to the community exemplifies Rotary's motto, "Service Above Self."

Ferraiolo is a leader in the family-owned Ferraiolo Construction Co., Inc., a company that has proudly served Midcoast Maine since the late 1960s, according to the Rockland Rotary, in a news release.

Brae Maple Farm, in Union, invites the community to join staff for Open Farm Day on Sunday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

"Explore the beauty and bounty of this working farm while learning about sustainable gardening, local food, and heritage practices," said Brae Maple, in a news release.

MaineDOT is advising motorists of upcoming construction activities on the Bangor Street project in Augusta.

During the week of July 20, 2026 crews will perform daytime construction layout, lower and plate catch basins, and complete test pits.

SEARSMONT — It has been a devastating spring and summer for funerals. Retired Fire Chief Ken Desmond, 76, of Woolwich, recently returned from the fourth funeral of Maine firefighters, all of whom he either worked with, trained, or had as a good friend.

Tucked away on a side road off a side road is one of Belfast's most understated resource and finest spots in the community, its Municipal Airport. Small planes come and go on the asphalt runways that stretch out, meeting on either side spacious stretches of mown green grass. Red hangars, appearing modest from the outside, open their big doors and reveal spotless bays home to well-tended aircraft.

ROCKLAND — During the July 13, 2026 City Council meeting, council members voted 4-1 (Kalloch) to authorize a Design-Build Lease Purchase Agreement for a police facility at 12 Water Street.

Having been reviewed by a real estate attorney at the City’s appointed law firm of Bernstein and Shur, a few minor details are still being ironed out, according to City Manager Tom Luttrell during the meeting. However, those details are not significant enough to alter the context of the agreement, according to him.

ST. GEORGE —Members of the St. George Grange came up with the whimsical idea to have 17 local artists paint some of their vintage wooden chairs. In turn, those chairs will be auctioned off, with Zero to School being the recipient of this CHAIR-ITY fundraiser.

Two Rockland police officers have received awards in 2026 from statewide organizations, both of which The City of Rockland recognized this month through resolves and commendations. Soon, however, the City will have its own annual award to distribute.