Maine establishes statewide Elder Justice investigator role

With federal funding from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), the Maine Department of Public Safety has established a new statewide Elder Justice Investigator position to help address the rising and often complex crimes targeting…

Brooks man pleads guilty to 2022 murder, sentenced to 25 years in prison

BELFAST — A Brooks man was sentenced to serve 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to the 2022 murder of James Cluney. Atilio Delgado, 20, pleaded guilty to knowing and intentional murder in Waldo County Superior Court Aug. 5, bringing an end to a three-year…

A sunflower helps identify a plaque for Sunshine Stewart that's mounted to a cliffside boulder on an island in Crawford Pond. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

Gathering on Crawford Pond celebrates Sunshine Stewart's birthday; tells women to reclaim right to outdoors

UNION – A plaque honoring Sunshine Stewart is now mounted to a boulder at the edge of an island on Crawford Pond, and while Stewart’s sister Kim Ware is encouraging the public to visit the spot in Stewart’s honor, Ware is also helping to advocate for women to…

Maine Bureau of Insurance to hold virtual public forum on proposed health insurance increases

AUGUSTA – The Maine Bureau of Insurance will hold a virtual public forum Friday, August 15, at 9 a.m. to discuss proposed rate increases for calendar year 2026 sought by health insurers offering coverage in the merged (individual and small group) market. The…

The Ioniq 5 N, an award-winning paragon of power, performance and value, raises the hot-hatch bar to new heights. This color is un-shiny Performance Blue Matte over Black.

Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi

The Hottest Hatch: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N AWD

“Let’s go out to Beth’s,” said my wife, the Blind Lady. “I want some garden tomatoes.” We threaded through the summer traffic in town, stopping at the crosswalks like the good citizens we aspire to be, and made our way into the countryside. “This thing rides like…

Obituaries

Albert Martin Severson, obituary

WALDOBORO — Albert Martin Severson, 92…

Floyd A. Montgomery, Jr., obituary

ROCKLAND — It is with profound sadness that…

Janet Winstanley Ray, obituary

“Sing me a song of a lass who is gone…

Morton F. Tarbox, Jr., obituary

SPRUCE HEAD — Morton F. Tarbox, Jr., of…

Bradford R. Gregory, obituary

ROCKPORT — Bradford R. Gregory, 82, passed…

Robert Ernest Oakes, Sr., obituary

VINALHAVEN — Robert Ernest…

Spotlight

Development of single-family rental units proposed for Old County Road

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Aug. 5 planning board meeting
Rockport property revaluation increase estimated at 14.84 percent

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Number will likely change following hearings with property owners
Maine Wardens, Coastal Mountain Search and Rescue crew recover body at Maiden's Cliff base

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Galleries

Lobster Fest 'Big Parade' 2025 leans in, savors the sunshine

Spectators of the Maine Lobster Festival "Big Parade" come prepared to capture lasting memories Aug. 2, 2025. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

2025 Delegate crowned at Maine Lobster Festival

L - R: Most Congenial Riley Whitman, Delegate Rebecca Spearing, and 2nd Delegate Trishelle Ames form the 2025 delegation. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

Main Street Buzz

Hazmat Modine - Northeast Tour comes to Rockport Maine

Rockport Opera House

Museum Monday: Working the Sea with author Michael Crowley and phot archivist Kevin Johnson

Sail Power & Steam Museum

Concert: Gabriel Donohue and Friends - Live at the Sail, Power, and Steam Museum

Sail Power & Steam Museum

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens President Speaks at West Bay Rotary

West Bay Rotary

Discover the Charm of Boothbay at This Weekend’s Open House at 332 Back River Road, Boothbay

Newcastle Realty

EARLY BIRD REGISTATION OPEN! RYC Youth Scholarship Race on Aug 16th

Sail Power & Steam Museum

The Blue Café: Chris Ross

Camden Opera House

Backpack Program Helps Local Students

West Bay Rotary

Happenings on the Harbor in Rockport - 7/27 and 8/31

Rockport Opera House

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New Maine law makes changes to Aquaculture leases

Maine’s 132nd Legislature recently passed L.D. 1722,…

The Waldo Theatre

Local boat captain and teacher at the helm for 'Bee'

Teacher-boat captain-actor-director Soren Barker. George Bates photo

On many of the balmy and breezy summer days we have here in Midcoast Maine, you’ll likely to…

'Caribou for Breakfast and Clams for Dinner' history talk with Kerry Hardy

The public is invited to attend the next meeting of the Hope…

speakers, children's activities

Annual Camden Native Plant Sale returns Sept. 14

(Photo courtesy Wild Ones Midcoast Maine)

The annual Camden Native Plant Sale and Celebration will return to Camden amphitheatre…

Garden tour with Wild Ones Midcoast Maine visits transitional garden

Join Wild Ones Midcoast Maine for a tour of another transitional native…

Boothbay Region Art Foundation

ARTinME call for artists

Tammy Ricker’s “Dancing Dahlias," a third place winner of ARTinME 2024. Courtesy of BRAF

Artists are being sought for the 3rd annual juried, LARGE FORMAT exhibition by the Boothbay Region Art…

Should Mainers be concerned by shark sightings?

John Chisholm has been interested in sharks as long as he can remember. Growing up…

The Right Track wraps up 2025 Camden Summer Sounds series, Aug. 22

The Right Track at 2024 Camden Summer Sounds. (Photo by Dagney C. Ernest)

Camden Opera House’s annual Camden Summer Sounds series of free outdoor…

Artist open house features Antje Roitzsch, Aug. 9-10

Lincolnville Historical Society is hosting an artist's open house…

Commissioners decline to apply for Homeland Security Grant

Lincoln County commissioners declined to apply for two Homeland Security Grants Aug…

Route 1 roadwork in Woolwich timeframe of Aug. - Oct. 2025

WOOLWICH — The Maine Department of Transportation will be conducting work on…

Pre-registration required by September 26

Registration opens for free pesticide disposal events in October

(Photo courtesy Maine Board of Pesticides Control)

Do you have unwanted pesticides? Maine’s Obsolete…

'a true female Indiana Jones'

Library talk: Ruth Robertson, photojournalist, correspondent, explorer

Ruth Robertson, war correspondent. (Photo courtesy Rockland Public Library)

The Rockland Public Library will host Patricia Hubbard for a history…

get a free book; ice cream by donation

Bess the Book Bus and Darling’s Ice Cream for a Cause to visit Waldoboro

(Photo courtesy Waldoboro Public Library)

Bess the Book Bus and Darling’s Ice Cream for a Cause will be…

a variety of new plants and their preferred growing conditions, characteristics, management

New Plant Introductions presentation at Merryspring, Aug. 12

Jason White in the Hexagon at Merryspring. (Photo courtesy Merryspring Nature Center)

Jason White will lead an outdoor…

Public Supper at South Thomaston church, Aug. 22

People's United Methodist Church hosts a Public Supper…

Aug. 9 and 12

New energy-efficient home builder announces open houses for first Searsport build

Zero Energy Homes is on a mission to make energy-…

A Bird's Tale

The Wonderfully Mysterious Solitary Sandpiper

On the breeding grounds in the Boreal Forest region of Canada and Alaska, the solitary sandpiper can be found in and near peatlands and shores of lakes and ponds. The bird in this photograph certainly had a nest somewhere nearby. Photo by Peuple Loup, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

As we slide into August, the bird soundscape here in Maine undergoes a major change…

Maine Performing Arts presents 'Newsies Jr.' at Camden Opera House

Musical Theatre students from Camden Ballet Theatre will perform…

Dept. of Homeland Security reports arrest of South American gang member in Union

In an Aug. 5 news release, the U.S. Customs and Border…

A Celebration of Artistic Passion and Natural Wonders

'Interstitial Sea' paintings by Chris Augusta, Bruce Metrick on display at Arts In The Barn

Chris Augusta. (Photo courtesy Karin Strong)

Chris Augusta and Bruce Metrick have learned oil painting from…

Tight rental market keeps domestic violence survivors in shelters longer

Johnnie Walker, director of housing and shelter services…

gallery of inductee portraits on display at University of Maine at Augusta

Nominations open for 2026 Maine Women’s Hall of Fame

Nominations for the 36th …

Rockland docks will be full for Maine Boat & Home Show, Aug. 8–10

Rockland's waterfront is about to see a flurry of activity as boat…

Tides

Friday, 08/08
5:12 AM	Low	0.30`
11:36 AM	High	8.74`
5:09 PM	Low	1.12`
11:39 PM	High	10.46`

Saturday, 08/09
5:51 AM	Low	-0.08`
12:17 PM	High	9.16`
5:53 PM	Low	0.71`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Friday, 08/08
5:00 AM	Low	0.28`
11:14 AM	High	8.23`
4:57 PM	Low	1.05`
11:17 PM	High	9.85`

Saturday, 08/09
5:39 AM	Low	-0.08`
11:55 AM	High	8.63`
5:41 PM	Low	0.67`
11:59 PM	High	10.11`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Friday, 08/08
4:57 AM	Low	0.28`
11:11 AM	High	9.13`
4:57 PM	Low	1.27`
11:11 PM	High	10.71`

Saturday, 08/09
5:37 AM	Low	-0.06`
11:49 AM	High	9.50`
5:40 PM	Low	0.89`
11:51 PM	High	10.99`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Friday, 08/08
4:50 AM	Low	0.34`
11:02 AM	High	9.68`
4:55 PM	Low	1.30`
11:09 PM	High	11.24`

Saturday, 08/09
5:30 AM	Low	-0.06`
11:43 AM	High	10.14`
5:37 PM	Low	0.88`
11:51 PM	High	11.56`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Main Street Shop

Bob Marley Comedy - 2 shows

Camden Opera House

Best of Shit in the Dirt Film Festival

The Waldo Theatre

Peter Antoniou: Psychic Comedian from AGT

The Waldo Theatre

Live Music Tuesday W/ Brett Slater

Brady’s

Accepting New Clients | Camden Hyperbaric

Camden Hyperbaric

Top-quality dining experience in the comfort of your own space.

Around the Table

Presenting Noel Paul Stookey w/Michael Burd

Camden Opera House

Camden Summer Sounds

Camden Opera House

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Bob Marley Comedy - 2 shows

Camden Opera House

Best of Shit in the Dirt Film Festival

The Waldo Theatre

Peter Antoniou: Psychic Comedian from AGT

The Waldo Theatre

Live Music Tuesday W/ Brett Slater

Brady’s

Accepting New Clients | Camden Hyperbaric

Camden Hyperbaric

Top-quality dining experience in the comfort of your own space.

Around the Table

Presenting Noel Paul Stookey w/Michael Burd

Camden Opera House

Camden Summer Sounds

Camden Opera House

Obituaries

Albert Martin Severson, obituary

Floyd A. Montgomery, Jr., obituary

Janet Winstanley Ray, obituary

Morton F. Tarbox, Jr., obituary

Bradford R. Gregory, obituary

Robert Ernest Oakes, Sr., obituary

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Main Street Buzz

Hazmat Modine - Northeast Tour comes to Rockport Maine

Museum Monday: Working the Sea with author Michael Crowley and phot archivist Kevin Johnson

Meet the Chef at Around the Table

Happy August from the Southport General Store

Bundle the Wave Magazine with Digital Exposure

Concert: Gabriel Donohue and Friends - Live at the Sail, Power, and Steam Museum

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens President Speaks at West Bay Rotary

Discover the Charm of Boothbay at This Weekend’s Open House at 332 Back River Road, Boothbay

EARLY BIRD REGISTATION OPEN! RYC Youth Scholarship Race on Aug 16th

The Blue Café: Chris Ross

Backpack Program Helps Local Students

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