There’s no losing this one in a parking lot. This is Ford’s Free Wheeling graphics package applied over Oxford White, complemented by 17-inch Race Red painted wheels. For 2025 the Bronco Sport gets more standard driver-assistance features, including adaptive cruise control, some appearance tweaks and an array of off-road-focused options.

Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi

We might expect a modern motor vehicle packing a three-cylinder, 1.5-litre gas engine to be an underpowered and dreary bottom-feeder. (Many a motorcycle has a bigger engine.) But not so. Yes, the mini-motor is standard on the entry-level Bronco Sport Big Bend, but…

KEA TESSEYMAN IS BACK WITH HER NEW SHOW

Grit & Grace VIII: A Light In the Dark performance this weekend

The Kinetic Energy Alive Dance Center will celebrate its 15th anniversary this weekend, May 9 and 10, 7 p.m., and May 11 at 2 p.m. with Grit & Grace VIII: A Light In the Dark in the Camden Opera House. Producer and Founder Kea Tesseyman calls it a grand…

Rockport gears up for third annual Donut Festival, June 13, 14

ROCKPORT — The Rockport Donut Festival, held by the Town of Rockport, will take place June 13 and 14, paying homage to the history of the donut and kicking off a two-day celebration to the start of summer. In its third year, the annual festival hosts family-…

Mural by RSU 13 Arts in Action student murals. (Photo courtesy City of Rockland)

Rockland offers public composting option in partnership with ScrapDogs

ROCKLAND — Rockland residents may now drop off food scraps and other compostable items for free at the Rockland Transfer Station’s new community compost bins. This new program is offered in partnership with ScrapDogs Community Compost. According to the Maine…

May 15, Art Walk, Camden

Carver Hill Gallery readies new show for Camden's First Art Walk of the season

Carver Hill Gallery, 36 Bay View Street in Camden, will present three solo shows for the first 2025 Third Thursday Art Walk of the season. Most of the local galleries will be open from 5 – 7 p.m. with refreshments. The gallery welcomes Kristen Diederich, Angela…

Obituaries

John Wayne Leland, obituary

John Wayne Leland, 66, of Warren, died…

Martin L. Osier, service

A graveside service for Martin L. Osier, who…

James Stone, Jr., obituary

SOUTH THOMASTON — James “Jim” L. Stone, Jr.…

Tyler M. Patterson, Sr., obituary

OWLS HEAD — Tyler M. Patterson, Sr., 33,…

Oleitta MacKinnon, obituary

ZEPHRYHILLS, Florida — Oleitta…

Ronald F. Spiegel, obituary

BURNHAM — Ronald F. Spiegel, beloved father…

Spotlight

Camden firefighters rescue couple from Megunticook summit in dark and rain

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Maine’s clean electricity goals face unpredictable costs, availability

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analysis: “We aren’t getting anywhere near where we need to be.”
High number of Maine wildfires in previous week, Midcoast numbers included

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Galleries

Gallery XIII: An eye on the seasons

A dash of blue (Photo courtesy Susan Kanellakis)

Grand Easter Egg Hunt on Camden Public Library grounds

Main Street Buzz

“Edible Gardens & Bountiful Tables,” Gets the Dirt about the Food Gardens of Maine, Past and Present, An Interview with Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Camden Garden Club

Barbara Damrosch Makes Kitchen Gardening an Imaginative Lifestyle and...She wants You to Join Her”

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Maine’s Spring Birds, a talk with Nick Lund in Belfast

Nick Lund from Maine Audubon will give a presentation on “Maine’s Spring Birds”…

Mike Felton joins Saint George Community Development Corporation

Mike Felton. (Photo courtesy Saint George Community Development Corporation)

ST. GEORGE — Mike Felton will be joining The Saint George Community…

Local Girl Scouts earn Silver Award for equitable animal care

(Photo courtesy of Girl Scouts of Maine)

Avery Bailey and Kloe Madonado, Cadette Girl Scouts from Warren and…

Penobscot Bay Singers fundraising concert for Family Harbor House, May 21

BELFAST — The…

Lower Chestnut Street, Camden, to remain closed until Friday, 8 a.m.

May 8, 3:50 p.m., Camden alert from the Town Office:

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June trial date set for MVHS graduate alleging sexual harassment by former principal

PORTLAND – A trial date of June 2 has been set for a sexual harassment lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in 2019 by…

an interactive talk inspired by his popular UMA philosophy course

Talks on the Town: A talk on happiness with Greg Fahy

ROCKPORT — UMA’s Rockland Center is hosting an engaging…

Wednesday Waldo Walk goes to Agnew Tract, May 14

Agnew Tract. (Photo courtesy Coastal Mountains Land Trust)

KNOX — Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT) invites the public to another…

Belfast Poetry Festival seeks poets, writers, artists, performers, workshop facilitators

BELFAST — The Belfast Poetry Festival seeks poets…

Prospect Community Center monthly bean supper, May 10

PROSPECT — Prospect Community Center will be hosting its monthly bean…

two more names added this year

Annual Maine Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service, May 13

AUGUSTA — The annual observance at the Maine Law…

opinion: A Response to 'Hope Votes, 2025'

Hope’s School Budget: A Commitment to Care and Community

As Chair of the Hope School Committee for the past six years, I’ve come to deeply…

Charles H. Lagerbom to speak at Hope Historical Society meeting

HOPE — The public is invited to the next meeting of the Hope Historical…

Annual plant sale at Thomaston church, May 17

THOMASTON — The Episcopal Church of St. John Baptist, in Thomaston, is having its…

Senator Collins questions Secretary of Agriculture on delayed USDA Funding, UMaine PFAS Center of Excellence

The following was circulated May 6 by the office of…

CEREMONIES IN CAMDEN, ROCKPORT, LINCOLNVILLE

War Memorial Post 30 to remember comrades from all wars

On Memorial Day, American Legion Post 30 and its community neighbors will honor the men…

A Bird's Tale

Stilt Birding

Maine is currently hosting several of the rare-to-the-state black-necked stilt this spring, including in Cape Elizabeth, where this photo was taken. Courtesy of Rob Speirs

Even if you had never seen a bird called a “stilt,” you would probably guess that it would be a bird with…

Counties and municipalities have spent about $7 million of their opioid settlement funds so far

The counties and municipalities that…

opinion

Keep an open and logical mind when considering Camden's Montgomery Dam vote

On June 10, Camden voters will be deciding on a question…

Alewives are running, with peak expected through Mother’s Day week

Alewives (Photo courtesy Maine Dept. of Marine Resources)

Alewives return to Maine in large numbers from April to late May, and this…

Riley School annual auction fundraiser, May 10

ROCKPORT — Riley School will hold its annual auction fundraiser Saturday,…

'Rebuild, Recharge, Reconnect, Reimagine, and Resist Together'

Resistance Faire in Belfast, May 10

BELFAST — A Resistance Faire will be held Saturday, May 10, 2025,…

Bird Walk at Erickson Fields Preserve

Northern Parula. (Photo courtesy Kirk Gentalen)

ROCKPORT — Friday, May 23, Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) invites the public for a guided bird…

Midcoast Community Band presents Fearless Leader’s Favorites: Part 1

Jo Anne Parker with Midcoast Community Band. (Photo courtesy Midcoast Community Band)

CAMDEN — The Midcoast Community Band, led by Jo Anne Parker,…

Tides

Friday, 05/09
3:58 AM	Low	0.84`
10:18 AM	High	8.97`
4:08 PM	Low	1.11`
10:33 PM	High	9.75`

Saturday, 05/10
4:41 AM	Low	0.57`
11:02 AM	High	8.97`
4:46 PM	Low	1.20`
11:10 PM	High	9.90`

Marine Forecast
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Tides

Friday, 05/09
3:46 AM	Low	0.79`
9:56 AM	High	8.45`
3:56 PM	Low	1.05`
10:11 PM	High	9.18`

Saturday, 05/10
4:29 AM	Low	0.53`
10:40 AM	High	8.44`
4:34 PM	Low	1.13`
10:48 PM	High	9.32`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Friday, 05/09
3:38 AM	Low	0.88`
9:51 AM	High	9.57`
3:53 PM	Low	0.99`
10:10 PM	High	10.09`

Saturday, 05/10
4:22 AM	Low	0.67`
10:36 AM	High	9.48`
4:32 PM	Low	1.15`
10:49 PM	High	10.16`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Friday, 05/09
3:35 AM	Low	0.85`
9:48 AM	High	9.81`
3:49 PM	Low	1.17`
10:03 PM	High	10.44`

Saturday, 05/10
4:19 AM	Low	0.58`
10:31 AM	High	9.84`
4:29 PM	Low	1.25`
10:41 PM	High	10.62`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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