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NSF Seafood Engine in New England wins $15M award to strengthen fisheries, aquaculture
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Maine Cancer Foundation awards $466K in grants to support cancer prevention in Maine

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Maine Lobster Festival announces 2026 Delegate candidates

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Bangor Street, Augusta, roadwork during weeks of July 20, July 27
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Nighttime closure for Broadway Bridge in Bangor, July 20

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Maine Lobster Festival announces 2026 Delegate candidates
Maine Cancer Foundation awards $466K in grants to support cancer prevention in Maine
Bangor Street, Augusta, roadwork during weeks of July 20, July 27
Nighttime closure for Broadway Bridge in Bangor, July 20
Rockland council authorizes lease agreement for Water Street police facility
City Council recognizes two Rockland officers, creates Person of the Year Award
Waterfall Arts acquires Lincoln Street Center in Rockland
LifeFlight, two Waldo County nonprofits awarded Bangor Savings Bank Foundation grants
Penquis subsidiary receives TD Charitable Foundation grant
Record-breaking year for Maine State Credit Union’s annual Feed ME 5K
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Marine

NSF Seafood Engine in New England wins $15M award to strengthen fisheries, aquaculture
Humpback whale sightings prompt DMR advice for boater, whale safety
Fisherman, Island Institute project aims to reduce financial hurdles to commercial fishing electrification
Alewives returned late to smaller Maine rivers this year
Bigelow Laboratory’s Café Sci program kicks off July 22
Maine lobstermen launch Billion Egg Challenge to protect one billion lobster eggs
National Marine Fisheries study determines four genetically different cod populations in Gulf of Maine, southern New England, adjusts management
Maine Marine Patrol, law enforcement participate in Operation Dry Water, July 3-5
Maine Marine Patrol launches newest, largest patrol vessel in its fleet
Maine CDC updates freshwater fish consumption advisories due to PFAS contamination
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Agriculture

Midcoast Conservancy celebrates 10th Anniversary with events, Annual Meeting
Brodis Wild Blueberries featured in episode of Farms of America
Free 2026 Community Blueberry Pick offered July 20 - 25
USDA opens grant applications to expand meat, poultry processing capacity
Learn how to preserve food using boiling water bath method
New Maine restrictions on certain rodenticides and herbicides now in effect
Friday Farm Tours at Aldermere in Rockport
Knox, Lincoln County beekeepers offer honeybee swarm collection service
City of Rockland launches rentable garden plots at MacDougal Community Garden
Northport Select Board honors Reeves Gilmore with 2026 Spirit of America tribute
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Maine Lobster Bake in Northport to benefit new community center, town hall, fire station
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The Town of Northport invites guests to a "one-afternoon celebration of Maine at its finest" on Sunday, Aug. 2, from 2 to 6 p.m., in the historic seaside village of Bayside. Every dollar raised goes directly toward the construction of a new community center, town hall, and fire station for the town — "making this as much an investment in Northport’s future as it is a taste of its summer," said the Town, in a news release.

The kinship of firefighters supporting Searsmont's victims and each other behind the scenes
(Pictured left to right)Richard Jones VP Oxford County Rep. Peru Fire, Scott Holst VP Somerset County Rep. Waterville Fire, Mark Gay Exetutive Vice York Beach Fire, Ken Desmond President MSFFF Georgetown Fire, Joe Guyotte VP Piscataqius County Dover-Foxcroft Fire, Frank Pertrulli VP Sagadahoc County Woolwich Fire, Tom Malcolm VP Penobsot County Millinocket Fire.

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.

Harpswell Fire Administrator Mike Drake, a lifelong firefighter and leader at multiple departments on the Midcoast, died unexpectedly May 9. 

Open house July 18 at the airport
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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.

Reception at the future home of St. George Early Childhood & Family Center
CHAIR-ITY auction supports St. George children and families
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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.

'It’s an achievement worth celebrating, and we’re looking forward to doing just that with all our friends'
Belfast Co-op kicks off 50th year celebration with Steamboat Landing party
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One of Maine’s oldest food cooperatives, the Belfast Community Co-op, is hitting the milestone of fifty years serving the communities of the Midcoast and beyond. From summer 2026 through summer 2027, the Belfast Community Co-op will be honoring its past and celebrating its future with member-owners, staff, friends and neighbors.   

Sustainable Agriculture Research Tour hosted by UMaine Cooperative Extension
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host its annual Sustainable Agriculture Research Tour on Wednesday, August 5, from 2- 5:45 p.m., at Rogers Forage and Crops Research Farm, part of UMaine’s Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station, 914 Bennoch Road, Old Town. Sign-in opens at 1:30 p.m.

19th annual TRI for a Cure, July 12, at Southern Maine Community College
Maine Cancer Foundation receives $25,000 grant toward TRI for a Cure fundraiser
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MaineHealth Behavioral Health launches Psychiatric APP Fellowship
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MaineHealth Behavioral Health is launching a new Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship to prepare newly graduated psychiatric nurse practitioners and physician associates for practice and to help expand Maine's behavioral health workforce. 

'celebrate the people who make our communities stronger while raising critical funds'
Midcoast Charities to hold 2026 Rising Tide Party and Auction in Searsmont
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2026 Rising Tide Party & Auction will take place Thursday, Aug. 20, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at Riverside Farm & Learning Center in Searsmont.

"Bringing together community members, nonprofit leaders, business supporters, and philanthropists from across Knox and Waldo counties, the Rising Tide Party & Auction celebrates the generosity and partnerships that strengthen our region," said United Midcoast Charities, in a news release.

Fundraiser film screening aims to raise money for purchase of blueberry fields in Searsport
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BELFAST — Wild Blueberry Collective and Niweskok are collaborating to present The Blueberry Blues, a Canadian documentary, at the Colonial Theatre. Proceeds will go towards the Wild Blueberry Collective’s goal of purchasing and protecting 158 acres of blueberry land in Searsport, Maine.  

Free webinar to learn about changes to Maine's labor standards laws, regulations
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The Maine Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Standards will host a free webinar on July 16, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., to share information about recent changes to Maine state law and regulations on wage and hour, workplace safety, and other labor standards. Employers, workers, human resources and payroll professionals, attorneys, labor organizations, and others with an interest in Maine labor standards are encouraged to attend, acccording to Maine DOL, in a news release.

Presenters will provide information on changes to:

Lyman-Morse to manage Port Clyde moorings in partnership with Colby College redevelopment
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PORT CLYDE — Lyman-Morse, a Midcoast Maine based boatbuilder and marina operator, has partnered with Colby College to relaunch a managed mooring field in Port Clyde Harbor. The collaboration supports Colby’s growing investment in Port Clyde and, according to a Lyman-Morse news release, expands a safe, quality anchorage for visiting boaters in one of Maine’s most storied working harbors.

Forest Avenue paving in Portland begins July 15
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PORTLAND — Starting July 15, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will begin work on Forest Avenue from the Allen Avenue intersection to the Riverside Street intersection in Portland for a highway preservation paving project.

The project work will include cold milling of the existing pavement surface, paving of an ultra-thin bonded wearing course, and pedestrian safety improvements.

Diane and Dana Whitten Scholarship 2026 winner announced
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Natalie Barrows is the 2026 winner of the Diane and Dana Whitten Scholarship.

Three new members join Board of Directors for Bartlett Woods
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New members have joined the Board of Directors for Bartlett Woods Retirement Community, located at 20 Bartlett Drive in Rockland.

"We are pleased to welcome the new directors, each having former connections with Bartlett Woods," said Board President J. Michael Lane, in a news release. "Our Board members serve on a volunteer basis, assisting the Executive Director with the business of operating our nonprofit organization. As we are in our 28 th year of continuous operations, we are especially grateful to have new colleagues join us in ensuring the solid future of Bartlett Woods."

TD Beach to Beacon 10K debuts new brand and logo, honoring its legacy while looking to the future
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After 28 years, the TD Beach to Beacon 10K is getting a fresh new look, which was revealed June 29, 2026 at a celebratory event held at Shipyard Brewing Company in Portland, according to a news release. 

Salt & Moss women's boutique opens in Rockland for 'women to feel good'
Photo courtesy Cara Hersey

ROCKLAND—A new women's boutique, Salt & Moss, opened June 1 at 369 Main Street. Originally hailing from Texas, owner Cara Hersey said she thought Rockland needed an affordable place for women to shop.

"You can either spend $100 on a top in town, or go to Walmart or T.J. Maxx," she said. "I wanted a place that felt good, like when you walked in you were treating yourself, but not spending your whole paycheck."

Salt & Moss offers not only clothing, but also accessories, shoes, sunglasses, hats, and jewelry.

Mid-Coast Board of REALTORS announces 2026 REALTORS of the Year
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CAMDEN — The Mid-Coast Board of REALTORS announce the recipients of its 2026 REALTOR of the Year honors: Kim Rush, Designated Broker of The Christopher Group, as the Acadia Council REALTOR of the Year, and Victoria Condon, Broker/Owner of Dwelling in Maine, as the Pen Bay Council REALTOR of the Year. 

The REALTOR of the Year award recognizes members who exemplify professionalism, ethical leadership, and outstanding service to their clients, communities, and the REALTOR organization.

Hurricane Island Outward Bound School welcomes Joanna Benoit as Development Director
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Hurricane Island Outward Bound School (HIOBS), an organization focused on character education through outdoor expeditions, welcomes Joanna Benoit as its new Development Director. In this role, Benoit will work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to strengthen and expand philanthropic support, build meaningful donor relationships, and lead the organization’s fundraising strategy to support its mission and scholarship initiatives. 

Heidi Sanders promoted to Treasury Services Officer at Bar Harbor Bank and Trust
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Heidi Sanders has been promoted to Treasury Services Officer at Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. In this new role, she will work closely with treasury clients in Maine to support them with their existing services and identify new tools that could help them succeed.

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