Tree lights shine bright at 2025 Festival of Lights Parade

ROCKLAND — The Festival of Lights Parade wound its way up Rockland's Downtown Main Street, Saturday evening, Nov. 29, 2025, as temperatures hovered around 30 degrees. Beginning at 6 p.m., a police cruiser and a fire truck led participants from the Ferry…

Parade of Lights on Saturday evening, 6 p.m.

Rockland Main Street’s Festival of Lights continues Saturday with activities, evening parade

Rockland Main Street is ready for the annual Festival of Lights to get underway Friday, Nov. 28, the day after Thanksgiving. On November 14, the Rockland Main Street board, along with several community members and organizations, kicked off preparations for the…

Victim may have died as early as Feb., discovered April 19 following wellness check

Liberty man indicted for shooting death of Palermo man

BELFAST — A Liberty man was indicted by a Waldo County grand jury, Nov, 20, for knowing and intentional murder. Kirby G. Bradford, 59, is charged in connection with the death of then 56-year-old Robert Bruso, who was found deceased outside of his Palermo…

Individual turkey pot pies with a posh crust. Photo by Kay Stephens

Ways to use those Thanksgiving leftovers

Take It and Make It: Posh Mini Turkey Pot Pies

Some people who get up at 6:30 in the morning to run post-Thanksgiving-themed marathons. Then there's the rest of us, staring into our refrigerators on Friday, November 28, thinking, "What am I going to do with all of these leftovers?" The most common ways to…

Bob Baines. (Photo courtesy Island Institute)

Island Institute welcomes two Board of Trustees members

Bob Baines and Pamela Baker-Masson have been appointed to the Island Institute's board of trustees. “Our board helps ensure Island Institute’s work delivers real impact where it matters most,” said Doug Henderson, chair of the board of…

Obituaries

Roger Everett Rowling, Sr., obituary

OWLS HEAD — Roger Everett Rowling,…

Mary Anne Driscoll, obituary

BELFAST — Mary Anne Driscoll, an…

Pearl M. Moulton, obituary

Pearl M. Moulton, 85 years, passed…

Michael Wayne Myrick, obituary

CUSHING — It is with deep sorrow that we…

Gloria G. Snowdeal, notice

THOMASTON — Gloria G. Snowdeal, 90, of…

John L. Richards, Sr., notice

LINCOLNVILLE — John L.…

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Friendly competition and camaraderie roll at Special Olympics Knox/Waldo Bowling Tournament in Rockport

Unintentional heroes theme surfaces at Veteran's Day Ceremony 2025 in Rockland

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Did You Know… Camden Lions Club purchases and installs the holiday tree on the Village Green in Camden?

Camden Lions Club

The Bumble is up but there is more to come!!

Brady’s

Did You Know… Camden Lions Club creates Thanksgiving Baskets for families in our Midcoast community?

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Ducktrap Sea Run Cold Water Fisheries Monitoring Program selected for $4,000 grant

Georges River Trout Unlimited meeting to discuss conservations efforts on the Ducktrap River

The Ducktrap River in Waldo County, Maine is…

Kelsea Sandefur joins Physical and Integrative Medicine Searsport

SEARSPORT — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital welcomes Kelsea Sandefur, DO,…

Stockton Springs Community Library children's holiday events, Dec. 13

Stockton Springs Community Library will be celebrating children's…

This month celebrates 20th anniversary, conclusion of Annual Fundraising Appeal

First Friday Community Dance and Contra Dance with Belfast Flying Shoes

Friday, Dec. 5, let your shoes fly at the First Friday Community…

Oceanside High School 2025-26 quarter one Honor Roll

Oceanside High School names the students who earned Honor Roll for…

MoJO brings holiday swing to Camden, Dec. 6

Camden’s holiday season gets a jazzy lift as the Mondaynite Jazz…

From Augusta

Maine joins Secretaries of State to demand answers from US DOJ, DHS regarding use of voter data

In …

Governor proclaims November 28, 2025 as Maine Grown Christmas Tree Day

Governor Janet Mills has proclaimed Friday, November 28…

Fire crews extinguish house fire in South Thomaston

SOUTH THOMASTON — South Thomaston firefighters and their mutual aid fought a fire at…

Maine center guiding local opioid settlement spending says data will be public early next year

Local governments across Maine have received…

92 Moose’s Camp Out Hunger Food Drive

Central Maine Power employees donate 1,000-plus pounds of food to regional food banks ahead of Thanksgiving holiday

Employees of Central Maine Power (CMP), a…

home to Maine’s oldest original lighthouse tower

Keepers of Burnt Island Light awarded $7,400 grant from The Maine Lighthouse Trust

BOOTHBAY HARBOR — The…

Sheepscot Chorus to sing A Ceremony of Carols, other holiday favorites in Boothbay Harbor

BOOTHBAY HARBOR — Sheepscot Chorus holds its annual…

Portland church to showcase 99th annual 'Pageant of the Nativity'

The 99th annual Pageant of the Nativity will take place Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at…

including Camden Hills Regional High School and Oceanside High School

University of Maine System expands free entrepreneurship education to more Maine schools

The University of Maine System (UMS)…

SMCC showcases new Advanced Manufacturing Skills Lab as part of statewide training initiative

BRUNSWICK — Southern Maine Community College (…

From Augusta

Maine community colleges and Associated Contractors of Maine team up, launch construction program

AUGUSTA – The…

'I ask for your patience'

Rockland police chief shares message as school bus fatality investigation continues

Street sign for Rockland Police Department

Rockland Police Chief Tim Carroll shared a message on…

“I wish all Maine people and their loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving holiday and a safe, healthy, and joyous season ahead”

State Police looks to reduce fatal crashes this Thanksgiving holiday by enforcing safe driving

The Maine State Police (MSP) is…

Ellen Pileski, NP, joins MaineHealth Pediatrics Belfast practice

BELFAST — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital welcomes Ellen Pileski, NP, to its…

32nd Annual Winterberry Fair in Union

The People’s United Methodist Church in Union will be hosting the annual Winterberry…

sailor and host of 'This Old House'

Library talk with Steve Thomas: 'The Last Navigator: A Young Man, an Ancient Mariner, the Secrets of the Sea'

Steve Thomas will provide a…

After a long time, Camden's Curtis Island bell is coming home

Curtis Island Fog Bell, Light Tower and Light Keeper’s House circa 1896

In a time when acts of goodness and kindness are overshadowed by less altruistic…

Thanksgiving hours for MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals

ROCKPORT and BELFAST — In observance of Thanksgiving, MaineHealth Pen Bay…

Tides

Sunday, 11/30
6:25 AM	High	9.61`
12:27 PM	Low	0.67`
6:50 PM	High	9.32`

Monday, 12/01
12:46 AM	Low	0.39`
7:18 AM	High	10.25`
1:27 PM	Low	-0.01`
7:51 PM	High	9.56`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Sunday, 11/30
6:03 AM	High	9.05`
12:15 PM	Low	0.63`
6:28 PM	High	8.78`

Monday, 12/01
12:34 AM	Low	0.36`
6:56 AM	High	9.65`
1:15 PM	Low	-0.01`
7:29 PM	High	9.00`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Sunday, 11/30
5:59 AM	High	9.95`
12:16 PM	Low	0.86`
6:22 PM	High	9.78`

Monday, 12/01
12:37 AM	Low	0.43`
6:53 AM	High	10.60`
1:15 PM	Low	0.15`
7:24 PM	High	10.01`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Sunday, 11/30
5:56 AM	High	10.36`
12:09 PM	Low	0.79`
6:22 PM	High	10.13`

Monday, 12/01
12:29 AM	Low	0.43`
6:51 AM	High	11.02`
1:08 PM	Low	0.05`
7:22 PM	High	10.41`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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John L. Richards, Sr., notice

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Did You Know… Camden Lions Club purchases and installs the holiday tree on the Village Green in Camden?

The Bumble is up but there is more to come!!

Did You Know… Camden Lions Club creates Thanksgiving Baskets for families in our Midcoast community?

Winter Solstice Celebration with Low Lily

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