U.S. Senate hopeful Graham Platner, of Sullivan, speaks to a large crowd of citizens who want to know more about his platform and his goals in advance of midterm elections 2026. (Photo by Lynda Clancy)

Platner leads

Knox County town tallies for U.S. Senate seat

The most current notable national political race has landed in Maine, and Knox County Democrats are playing a large part in determining who will represent them in the Nov. 3 general elections for U.S. Senate. Maine has two Senate seats: Angus King holds his six-…

Lincolnville elects Lauren Beveridge, Kristi Hardy-Gilson to school board, approves changes to Commercial Site Plan Review Ordinance

Lincolnville began its annual town meeting June 9 at the polls, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the Lincolnville Central School, to act on warrant articles 1-4. Then, on Thursday, June 11, citizens will gather at the Lincolnville Central School at 6 p.m. to act upon…

favors keeping traditional police department

Camden elects Bobbi Oxton Blake, Chris Nolan to Select Board

With unofficial numbers, Camden voters approved their $13,371,065 2026-2027 budget, elected Bobbi Oxton Blake and Christopher Nolan for three-year terms on the Select Board, decided to keep their police department intact with a nonbinding referendum,…

woman presents accommodation to another woman

Thomaston honors Roberta Carmichael with 2026 Spirit of America Award

THOMASTON — Roberta Carmichael has been selected as the recipient of the Town of Thomaston's 2026 Spirit of America Award in recognition of her outstanding volunteerism, leadership, and dedication to serving others through the Inter-Church Fellowship Food Pantry.…

Approves land use amendments

Rockport elects Samantha Appleton, Kim Graffam, Linda Greenlaw to Select Board, approves land use amendments

From a slate of seven candidates for three Rockport Select Board positions, Rockport voters elected three. Samantha Appleton and Kim Graffam were elected for a three-term, and Linda Greenlaw for a one-year term. Rockport voters also approved its …

Obituaries

Lawrence 'Bub' Way, obituary

Lawrence “Bub” Way, 95, a loving and caring…

Carl B. Wood, obituary

ROCKPORT, Maine and JENSEN BEACH Beach, Florida —…

Stephen F. Alley, notice

ROCKPORT — Stephen F. Alley, 95, formerly of…

Helen E. (Joy) Mylen, service

AUBURN — A memorial service for Helen E. (…

Robert Charles Bentley, service

ROCKLAND — Robert Charles Bentley, 57,…

Barbara Nash Gushee, obituary

OWLS HEAD — Barbara Ann Nash Gushee, 92,…

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Rockport Select Board Candidate Darren Robbins

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Camden Select Board Candidate Geoff Scott

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Flags fly, spirits soar at Belfast Pride parade

The streets of downtown are filled with a sea of pride flags as drum beats fill the air. (photo by Erica Thoms)

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Lease option for proposed Rockland Police Dept. location meets Council 3-1 approval in First Reading

ROCKLAND — “This is an authorization, at least, not…

A Bird's Tale

What Do These Three Rare Birds Have in Common?

Like its more-common-to-Maine (in winter) northern cousin, the northern shrike, the loggerhead shrike captures small mammals and insects (and occasionally small birds) and often impales them on thorns and twigs so it can more easily tear into them for eating. (Photo by Jeffrey Gammon courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.)

There’s no doubt that we birders find a thrill in seeing rare…

Medomak Valley High School announces its 2026 Honor Grads

smaller group photo with two white sashes

Medomak Valley High School announces its Class of 2026 Honor Grads. …

Hiroya Tsukamoto to perform free concert at Blue Café

Hiroya Tsukamoto will perform on July 1, at 7:30 p.m., in the Blue Cafe series…

250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence

Folded Star wall hanging craft for adults, teens at Belfast library

Work with Jane McLean at the Belfast Free Library to create a wall…

Watts Hall Community Players to perform musical “Annie”

Watts Hall Community Players is well over halfway through rehearsals for the well-…

Paul Doiron book signing of 'Storm Tide' in Belfast

Paul Doiron, internationally acclaimed author of the Mike Bowditch series of…

Five Town CSD School Budget approved by voters in Appleton, Camden, Hope, Lincolnville and Rockport

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Knox County Republicans favor Robert Charles as November 3 Governor candidate

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Hannah Pingree was lead nominee for governor candidate amongst Knox County Democrats

Maine has five candidates competing to be the Democratic candidate for governor in the…

Rockland approves municipal charter amendment to borrow money for affordable workforce housing

Rockland voters approved a municipal charter…

Waldo County Republicans favor Robert Charles as their Governor candidate

In a battle of eight candidates seeking to earn the Republican vote to run in the November…

How Waldo County Democrats voted in U.S. Senate primary

The most notable political race landed in Maine, and Waldo County Democrats are…

Close race underway in Waldo County primary for Maine's Second Congressional District

Maine's Second Congressional District is the largest district by…

Waldo County Democrats lean toward Natasha Irving in primary race for Sixth District Prosecutor

Waldo County Democrats are casting their ballots for Natasha…

Cushing, Owls Head, South Thomaston, St. George and Thomaston Republicans choose Chris Austin in Legislature primary

In November, the Cushing, Owls Head, South Thomaston,…

Camden, Rockport Democrats choose Josh Gerritsen to run for Maine House District 41

Camden and Rockport Democrats cast their ballots in…

RSU 13 budget approved by voters in Cushing, Owls Head, Rockland, South Thomaston and Thomaston

By wide margin, voters in Cushing, Owls Head, Rockland,…

My Family’s War, 1933-1946

Author Barbara Kent Lawrence to speak on recent book 'Both Sides of the Pond' in Camden, June 11

Camden Public Library welcomes author Barbara…

participants from Belfast, Appleton, Rockland, and more

Honor Flight marches along, veterans open letters from home during 'Mail Call'

During the weekend of May 29 thru the 31st, sixty-three Maine Veterans…

Thomaston dedicates 2025-2026 Town Report to Bill Hahn

Bill was recognized during the Select Board meeting held on June 8, 2026. Pictured are Annual Report honoree Bill Hahn and Town Manager Kara George.

THOMASTON — The Town of Thomaston has dedicated its 2025–2026 Annual…

Friendship Garden Club plant sale at annual opening of Schoolhouse Museum

The Friendship Garden Club Plant Sale will be held in…

Camden Hills Boys’ Tennis are North Tennis Champions, defeat Bangor 4-1

Front row: Jack Christie, Rubin VanHoewyk Second row: Blake Christie, Oscar Barnes, Graham Eggena, Mac Pierce, Joey Scordino, Thomas Hollis, Zach Mason, Luke Watkins, Coach Capetta

At Colby College on June 8, the Windjammers’ Boys’…

Tides

Thursday, 06/11
1:51 AM	Low	0.50`
8:13 AM	High	9.13`
2:03 PM	Low	0.64`
8:34 PM	High	10.64`

Friday, 06/12
2:50 AM	Low	-0.08`
9:13 AM	High	9.32`
2:58 PM	Low	0.47`
9:28 PM	High	11.15`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Thursday, 06/11
1:39 AM	Low	0.47`
7:51 AM	High	8.60`
1:51 PM	Low	0.60`
8:12 PM	High	10.02`

Friday, 06/12
2:38 AM	Low	-0.07`
8:51 AM	High	8.77`
2:46 PM	Low	0.44`
9:06 PM	High	10.50`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Thursday, 06/11
1:42 AM	Low	0.55`
7:47 AM	High	9.57`
1:55 PM	Low	0.67`
8:11 PM	High	10.84`

Friday, 06/12
2:40 AM	Low	-0.08`
8:49 AM	High	9.77`
2:50 PM	Low	0.52`
9:05 PM	High	11.39`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Thursday, 06/11
1:32 AM	Low	0.56`
7:45 AM	High	9.98`
1:45 PM	Low	0.76`
8:07 PM	High	11.38`

Friday, 06/12
2:30 AM	Low	-0.06`
8:44 AM	High	10.20`
2:41 PM	Low	0.60`
9:02 PM	High	11.90`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Robert Charles Bentley, service

Barbara Nash Gushee, obituary

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CUBAN NIGHT AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR MONDAY JUNE 15TH 4:00 to 8:30PM

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Navigating Mid Coast Maine

Thinking about applying for a Habitat home, but not sure where to start?

Boat America!

HAPPY HOUR DAILY FROM 3-5PM AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET

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