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MaineHealth to participate in post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome study, continues with vaccine research

MaineHealth is a collaborating institution with Tufts University School of Medicine on what it says is to be one of the largest studies of post-treatment Lyme disease in North America.

The five-year
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Participants invited for Midcoast Habitat for Humanity’s Family Build Day

Midcoast Habitat for Humanity invites families from across the community to participate in Family Build Dayon October 26 at Firefly Field, 165 Talbot Ave., Rockland. The event offers families the
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On positive unintended consequences: 'We cannot imagine a Maine coast without puffins'

Maine’s puffins have benefitted from conservation efforts, from which a successful “puffin economy” has emerged.

 

Historically, island Lighthouse Keepers chased gulls away from their roofs as they
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Camden firefighters test their strength, endurance on physical ability course
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Children take over Rockland waterfront for Oct. 5, 2024 activities
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A crowd of 500 people enjoyed the Cardboard Boat Races, sponsored by Front Street Shipyard, at the 17 th annual Belfast Harbor Fest, hosted by Belfast Rotary Club, on Aug. 18.

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Belfast Poetry Festival hosts Haiku Death Match, Oct. 18
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The 19th Belfast Poetry Festival will debut its first Haiku Death Match on…
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Author Elizabeth Hand to speak at Lincolnville library, Oct. 30
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LINCOLNVILLE — Lincolnville Center author Elizabeth Hand will talk about…
Maine State Credit Union appoints Neal Blake as Chief Financial Officer to drive future growth
Neal Blake. (Photo courtesy Maine State Credit Union)

Maine State Credit Union has appointed Neal…
Child care providers across the state cited for numerous safety violations
Excerpts from different child care provider directed plans of actions for inspections. Graphic by George Harvey.

A loose pill. Pet urine on the floor. Dog feces on the deck.…
Billy Collins to give online reading on Poets Corner, Oct. 20
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Billy Collins, two term U.S. Poet Laureate, author of thirteen books of poetry,…
Wednesday Waldo Walk to explore Sucker Brook, Oct. 23
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SWANVILLE —Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Belfast Bay Watershed…
Oji-Cree indie singer-songwriter Aysanabee on Strand stage, Nov. 8
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ROCKLAND — Two-time JUNO award-winning alternative indie…
Free Adult Mental Health First Aid class, Nov. 8
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BELFAST — A free Adult Mental Health First Aid class will be held Friday, Nov. 8,…
MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo hospitals to participate in National Lung Cancer Screening Day, Nov. 9
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ROCKPORT — As part of Lung Cancer Awareness…
MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital first in state to incorporate enhanced Mammography software
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ROCKPORT — Mammograms are the first step and…
Halloween Party at Stockton Springs library, Oct. 26
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STOCKTON SPRINGS — Stockton Springs Community Library will…
OUT Maine promotes Cassie Cooper to Associate Director
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ROCKLAND — OUT Maine has promoted Cassie Cooper (they/them), formerly…
Fall Art Exhibition at Waldo Theatre Art Gallery
“Views of the Midcoast: Watercolors by Julian Sacks” on display in Waldoboro
Julian Sacks painting. (Photo courtesy Waldo Theatre)

WALDOBORO — The Waldo Theatre, located at 916 Main…
free concert
Friends of Music concert series welcomes pianist, Oct. 20
Shelly Moorman-Stahlman. (Photo courtesy First Congregational Church of Camden)

CAMDEN — The Friends of Music Concert Series, an outreach program of The…
‘Roots and Wings’ on display at Triangle Gallery
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ROCKLAND — Seven Artists Collective is currently showing ‘Roots & Wings…
Waterfall Arts and Waldo County YMCA collaborate to launch Creative Café
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BELFAST — Waterfall Arts announces a new partnership with…
Acoustic duo Ryanhood to perform at the BH Opera House
The duo Ryanhood at the BBH Opera House Nov. 9. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

Named ‘Best Group/Duo’ in the International Acoustic…
Help PenBay YMCA address local lifeguard shortage
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UPDATE: Camden Select Board approves implementing downtown seasonal paid parking system
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CAMDEN — At a vote of three to two, the…
Mythic Heart Theatre presents 'Autumn Moon Dreams'
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Performing artist Kristi Williamson and Visual artist Kathryn Oliver create…

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Knox County deed transfers
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Tides

Thursday, 10/17
5:03 AM Low -0.98`
11:29 AM High 11.68`
5:33 PM Low -1.63`
Friday, 10/18
12:00 AM High 11.20`
5:51 AM Low -0.99`
12:17 PM High 11.99`
6:25 PM Low -1.86`
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Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Thursday, 10/17
4:51 AM Low -0.92`
11:07 AM High 11.00`
5:21 PM Low -1.53`
11:38 PM High 10.55`
Friday, 10/18
5:39 AM Low -0.93`
11:55 AM High 11.29`
6:13 PM Low -1.75`
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Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Thursday, 10/17
4:53 AM Low -0.99`
11:07 AM High 12.07`
5:23 PM Low -1.60`
11:37 PM High 11.64`
Friday, 10/18
5:41 AM Low -0.99`
11:54 AM High 12.42`
6:15 PM Low -1.90`
Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Thursday, 10/17
4:46 AM Low -1.10`
11:02 AM High 12.60`
5:16 PM Low -1.70`
11:31 PM High 12.17`
Friday, 10/18
5:35 AM Low -1.10`
11:50 AM High 12.93`
6:07 PM Low -1.94`
Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Maine State Credit Union appoints Neal Blake as Chief Financial Officer to drive future growth
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OUT Maine promotes Cassie Cooper to Associate Director
Bremen animal sanctuary to participate in open farm day, celebration of animals, new healing barn
Once condemned property in St. George sees new life with Habitat house

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Belfast Poetry Festival hosts Haiku Death Match, Oct. 18
Author Elizabeth Hand to speak at Lincolnville library, Oct. 30
Billy Collins to give online reading on Poets Corner, Oct. 20
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Sing-a-long at The Waldo on Saturday, Oct. 19th at 7:30pm
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