(Photo courtesy Waldoboro fire department)

'We hope to have route one reopened by 8 PM'

Tractor trailer truck fire causes closure of Waldoboro's big Rte 1 hill

WALDOBORO — A tractor trailer truck didn't quite make it up the steep Route 1 hill in Waldoboro, Friday afternoon, Jan. 30, 2026. As the truck headed south out of town, the truck's cab caught fire just shy of the crest of the hill, known locally as "Ralph's Hill…

Feb. 4 meeting to discuss contract

Five Town CSD considers Leigh Anne Neal to be its next superintendent

CAMDEN — When the Five Town CSD convenes Feb. 4, board members will consider appointing Leigh Anne Neal as its new superintendent, effective July 2026. The regularly scheduled meeting's agenda also includes a possible executive session to discuss a contract with…

The Town of Camden and Harbor House Condominium have consent agreement

Camden Select Board to review harbor access, Elm Street School lease, updated town fees, accept termination of Camden-Rockport police chief position

CAMDEN — On Tuesday, Feb. 3, the Camden Select Board will address a lengthy agenda that includes a review of public access points on the harbor, a consent agreement with Harbor House Condominiums for shoreland violations, a letter from Rockport that terminates the…

This Week in Lincolnville: So We Come to February

It is a balmy 8 degrees as I sit down to write this. The first of February in Lincolnville, Maine, the ground blanketed with a nice thick cover of snow. It seems like there have been too many years recently when the lakes barely froze over, and I like seeing the…

Downtown Camden protest: Horns, voices, honks, signs and a steaming engine

CAMDEN — At 11:30 a.m., Jan. 30, approximately 300 protesters convened on the Village Green to vent their discontent with the current political climate in the U.S. Some stood in the middle of Route 1, halting traffic for a brief period of time before Camden Police…

Obituaries

Sarah Allan Ogilvie (Clark) Hart, obituary

WILTON, Connecticut —…

Alice Fiske Hilliard Billheimer, obituary

WALDOBORO — Alice Fiske…

Carlton F. Murphy, notice

ROCKLAND — Carlton F. Murphy, 66, of Rockland…

Stephen Delbert Morrison, obituary

ROCKLAND — On Thursday, December 11…

David Linwood Hildings, obituary

VINALHAVEN —David “Bam Bam” Linwood…

Paul William Moody, obituary

Paul William Moody, 60, died January 23,…

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Winter art pulse: How Midcoast art venues, artists and speakers energize the cold season

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Upcoming performances, art exhibits, community gatherings, and more
UPDATE: Crews battle nighttime house fire in Friendship

FRIENDSHIP — An adult…
New tacqueria Salsa Shack spices up Bucksport this winter

BUCKSPORT—In the…

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Gallery XIII: An eye on the seasons

With full-hearted generosity, Reny's shoppers 'fill the ambulance' with toys and clothing

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Did You Know… The Camden Lions Club conducts multiple vision screening clinics at Mid-Coast schools? If you are interested in serving your community with the Camden Lions Club, please contact Matt Jones @ mjone10@gmail.com

Camden Lions Club

FRIGG at the Rockport Opera House!

Rockport Opera House

KCDC Monthly Meeting - New Speakers Announced

Knox County Democrats

GIVE THE GIFT OF BETTER/SAFE BOATING!

Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Courses

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booths available, welcoming businesses and nonprofits interested in doing business in the midcoast

Penbay Showcase and Job Fair, March 25

PenBay Showcase & Job Fair will take place Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m., at…

Burnt Island Light

Volunteer island caretaker couple sought for 2026 season

Ever dreamed of living in an historic island lighthouse just a mile off the…

Learning Skills While Earning Certs

Part of the mission of the Belfast Marine Institute at Belfast Area High School is to offer…

Hildaland performs for Blue Café, March 4

The Blue Café series of free performances in Camden Opera House’s intimate…

Rockland Shakespeare Society will read selections on the theme of LOVE

“William Shakespeare’s Valentines: Love and Lovers” at Rockland library

Members of the Rockland Shakespeare Society will read selections from…

2026 Craft Apprentice Program artists announced

The Maine Crafts Association (MCA), in…

stinging nettles, men in kilts, and a shy monster

Winter Adventure Series to hear of Monster the Loch 2025 Rowing Race in Loch Ness Scotland

Five team members hold a banner with the race name

Winter Adventure Series continues Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 6:…

Film Club for Adults at Rockland Public Library, Feb. 9

Front of Rockland Public Library (Union Street side)

Film Club for Adults takes place Monday, February 9, in the Board Room at the…

Medomak Middle School Q2 Honor Roll 2025-26

Medomak Middle School announces its Quarter 2 Honor Roll for the 2025-26 academic year.…

Lincoln Academy to host Eighth Grade Registration Information Night

students run through gymnasium carrying flags

Lincoln Academy invites prospective students and their…

Merryspring presentation with Jean Matlack considers 'Green Burial'

Jean Matlack, of Midcoast…

The outlook for 6 forest pests and diseases in Maine

Brian Milakovsky places a lab-grown beetle colony on a hemlock tree

A combination of deep freezes and control measures have knocked back some prominent…

2026 Spring Concert session; Intermediate to advanced players encouraged to attend

Open Rehearsal to welcome new Penobscot Bay Orchestra players

The Penobscot Bay Orchestra will begin…

auditions in March for adult, child roles

Watts Hall Community Players adopt 'Annie' as summer musical

Watts Hall Community Players will be putting on the well-loved musical “Annie…

the pieces of paper tucked between the pages

Jane Haskell discusses 'Booklarking: Expected and Unexpected Genealogy Treasures'

BELFAST — Join the Belfast Free Library…

Rockland Police seek help in finding driver involved in hit and run that left one person injured

Rockland Police are looking for the driver of this blue SUV that was involved in a hit and run crash Jan. 29 in Rockland.

Rockland Police are attempting to identify the driver of…

currently holding more than $395,000,000 in unclaimed property

Governor Mills declares February 2-8, 2026 'Maine Unclaimed Property Week'

Governor Janet Mills has officially declared February 2…

Maine Arts Commission awards organization operations grants, reaches record share of applicants

The Maine Arts Commission (MAC) has…

EPA recognizes Rockland Pollution Control Facility for excellence

ROCKLAND — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized…

a dwindling of trained volunteers

Rockland's Emergency Warming Center adds night, Sat., Jan. 31

Emergency Warming Center dinner and breakfast banner

Rockland's Emergency Warming Center has added one additional night,…

Herring Gut Coastal Science Center community programs: Cabin Fever lecture, winter tracking walk

Herring Gut…

Unpacking Artificial Intelligence in Layman’s Terms

'AI Made Simple: A Practical Introduction for Everyday Life' talk at Rockport library

On Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m., the Rockport Public Library…

The Good Trouble Project concert to feature master African percussionist

The Good Trouble Project will hold its first benefit concert for 2026…

Merryspring talk explores 'The EN-ROADS Interactive Climate Solutions Simulator'

Paul Stancioff will be at Merryspring Nature…

Tides

Monday, 02/02
4:51 AM	Low	-0.29`
11:21 AM	High	11.25`
5:32 PM	Low	-1.30`
11:57 PM	High	10.02`

Tuesday, 02/03
5:42 AM	Low	-0.42`
12:10 PM	High	11.11`
6:17 PM	Low	-1.16`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Monday, 02/02
4:39 AM	Low	-0.28`
10:59 AM	High	10.60`
5:20 PM	Low	-1.22`
11:35 PM	High	9.44`

Tuesday, 02/03
5:30 AM	Low	-0.40`
11:48 AM	High	10.46`
6:05 PM	Low	-1.09`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Monday, 02/02
4:41 AM	Low	-0.04`
11:00 AM	High	12.05`
5:21 PM	Low	-1.29`
11:38 PM	High	10.70`

Tuesday, 02/03
5:32 AM	Low	-0.14`
11:49 AM	High	11.87`
6:08 PM	Low	-1.12`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Monday, 02/02
4:37 AM	Low	-0.27`
10:53 AM	High	12.15`
5:13 PM	Low	-1.32`
11:26 PM	High	11.01`

Tuesday, 02/03
5:27 AM	Low	-0.40`
11:41 AM	High	12.03`
5:59 PM	Low	-1.17`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Help ReStore Buy a Box Truck!

Midcoast Habitat for Humanity and Restore

The Mallett Brothers Band w/Chris Ross returns to the Camden Opera House

Camden Opera House

Why Portland needs to be on your author radar for strategic media coverage

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Free Learn to Row at the Y is Back!

Megunticook Rowing

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MCH Making Community Happen

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Winter Supper Series at Southport General Store

Southport General Store & Barn

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Carlton F. Murphy, notice

Stephen Delbert Morrison, obituary

David Linwood Hildings, obituary

Paul William Moody, obituary

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Cold rooms, high heating bills, and what winter can reveal

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