This Week in Lincolnville

It is Summer and you are in Lincolnville

What a beautiful week we have had in this little town on the coast of Maine. Bright sun, a bit of rain, fog rolling in off the bay in the morning, everything green and growing. Our summer neighbors have returned, and the inns and motels are filling up with…

Rockport's interim police chief on leave

ROCKPORT – Rockport Town Manager Jon Duke said Friday, June 12, that Interim Police Chief Chris Young is currently on leave from his position with the Town of Rockport. Sgt. James Greeley, who joined the department in November 2024, has been named the acting…

Rockport Library’s Donut Dash 5K sets a record with 267 racers crossing finish line

The Friends of the Rockport Public Library’s Donut Dash 5K Family Fun Run/Walk was held at 8 a.m., Saturday, June 13. For the fourth year in a row, runners enjoyed moody fog and cool temperatures, according to a news relsae from the library. A record 267 racers…

5 males pose with certificates of acknowledgement

a patient survives because the Chain of Survival was successfully put into action

Thomaston Fire, EMS Dept. members receive Phoenix Award

THOMASTON — During the June 8, 2026, Thomaston Select Board meeting, members of the Thomaston Fire and EMS Department were recognized with the Phoenix Award for their role in the successful resuscitation and survival of a patient who suffered cardiac arrest on…

Mary Kate Labenski, owner of Scullery Made. Photo by Kay Stephens

Family-run eatery also features a cocktail bar at night

Scullery Made, a new deli/cafe anchors in Searsport

SEARSPORT—The tiny town of Searsport has undergone a revival in the last few years with the addition of a new brewery, a grocery store, a mercantile, and Hello Sailor's expanded space for a music hotspot. Locals— and those in nearby towns—now have another…

Obituaries

David P. Jackson, notice

ROCKPORT — David P. Jackson…

Lewis E. Dyer, obituary

ROCKLAND — Lewis "Lou" Dyer, 79, passed away on…

Linda Lufkin Kaler, service

There will be a Celebration of…

Lawrence 'Bub' Way, obituary

Lawrence “Bub” Way, 95, a loving and caring…

Carl B. Wood, obituary

ROCKPORT, Maine and JENSEN BEACH Beach, Florida —…

Stephen F. Alley, notice

ROCKPORT — Stephen F. Alley, 95, formerly of…

Spotlight

Camden Rockport Middle School students to unveil Wabanaki signage at Camden Harbor, library

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How one woman is bringing South African and Indian spices and curries to Belfast

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Concepta's Studio is a culinary and design business built around culture
Four-county fire department, EMS response to Searsmont explosion, multiple injuries, firefighter killed

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10 injured transferred to Maine Medical Center; firefighter confirmed dead

Galleries

Heavy voter turnout in Camden and Rockport with local issues and candidates; state and national primaries

Flags fly, spirits soar at Belfast Pride parade

The streets of downtown are filled with a sea of pride flags as drum beats fill the air. (photo by Erica Thoms)

Main Street Buzz

Boating Course June 16 & 18

LAST CHANCE TO WIN!

West Bay Rotary

Navigating Mid Coast Maine

Merryspring Nature Center Tuesday Talks - Early Summer Herb Garden Walk with Denise DeSpirito

Merryspring Nature Center

Merryspring Nature Center Rose Day with Rose aficionado Patricia McLean

Merryspring Nature Center

Midcoast Habitat for Humanity Announces 8th Annual Holes for Homes Golf Tournament

Midcoast Habitat for Humanity and Restore

Máire Ní Chathasaigh and Chris Newman in Concert June 20 at Sail, Power, & Steam Museum

Sail Power & Steam Museum

Camden Garden Club Tour Presents A Recaptured Garden High Above Penobscot Bay

Camden Garden Club

Tuesday Talk - Walk to the Merryspring Nature Center Beehives with Dick Vermeulen

Merryspring Nature Center

More News

Opening Reception and Summer Open House, Friday, June 26

Waterfall Arts exhibits 'Press Play' featuring Tara Morin, Tori Marsh, Tom Jessen

This summer, Waterfall Arts invites…

'Mr. Drew and His Animals Too!' kicks off Belfast library summer reading

Belfast Free Library begins its Summer…

Teen Writing Workshop at Rockland library

Youth ages 10-19 are invited to join writer Brook Merrow for a 4-day workshop at…

no library card is required for the event or the program

Bubble Party Kickoff to Carver Memorial Library summer reading

The Carver Memorial Library summer reading program begins with a Bubble Party Kickoff on Friday, June 26…

Rose Day talk with Patrisha McLean at Merryspring

Patrisha McLean will lead…

'Adopt a Summer Reading Pet' program at Rockland Public Library

Would you like a snuggly somebody to read to this summer? Starting…

'Painting thru the seasons...I try to grab the moment'

Work by Mary Ann Heinzen exhibits at Red Barn Gallery

Mary Ann Heinzen will be a guest artist at this season’s…

from magical and whimsical to reverent and inspirational

Open reception for “Life's Reflections through Nature and Watercolors” by Linden O’Ryan

The Craignair Gallery invites the public to the Opening…

Local nonprofits among recipients of 2026 Community Matters More grants

Four local nonprofit organizations are among the…

'ALZ Fired Up!'

"The impact of Alzeimer's and Dementia in Our Community" talk in Lincolnville

Join Lincolnville Historical Society, Thursday, June…

silent auction for newly established Firefighter Foundation, special ceremony for responders to Searsmont fire

Inaugural First Responders Weekend at Transportation Museum

The Owls Head Transportation Museum will host its inaugural First Responders…

Flying Shoes summer dance on Armistice Footbridge, June 16

BELFAST — Belfast Flying Shoes invites the public to a special outdoor Community Contra…

Anni and the Rainmakers to perform lawn concert at Rockland library

Anni and the Rainmakers…

supporting chamber music concerts, free community events in Lincoln, Knox, Penobscot counties

Salt Bay Chamberfest awarded $45,000 grant by National Endowment for the Arts

Through a highly competitive, merit-based process, Salt Bay…

Giant book sale, free informal appraisal event at Belfast library

The Friends of the Belfast Free Library is…

Goose River Golf Club League results for June 9, 10

Men's League, June 9 …

Nearly 100 billionaires and their spouses have donated to reelect Susan Collins

Republican U.S. Sen.…

Rockland voters approve charter amendment for workforce housing, City speaks to significance

ROCKLAND — Rockland voters approved a charter…

Maine CDC updates freshwater fish consumption advisories in Waldo County due to PFAS contamination

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for…

'Walk to the Beehives' at Merryspring with Dick Vermeulen

Dick Vermeulen will lead a "Walk to the Beehives" on…

June 24 - 26

Fairy House Camp at Rockland library with Susan Beebe

School age kids are invited to a 3-day workshop with local artist Susan Beebe.…

looking for signs of summer and practicing mindfulness

Summer Solstice woodland walk in Cushing with Land Trust, Forest Service

Join Georges River Land Trust and the Maine Forest Service for a…

the graceful, centuries-old movements of Khmer dance

Maine dance company brings Cambodian dance to Rockland as part of Strand’s Sunshine Series

ROCKLAND — Khmer Maine Dance…

'our climate and our democracy, both melting down'

'Back to the Wall, Face to the Sun' lecture by author Bill McKibben

On Thursday, June 18, at 7 p.m., author Bill McKibben will present a lecture entitled “…

Tides

Sunday, 06/14
4:42 AM	Low	-1.12`
11:08 AM	High	9.78`
4:48 PM	Low	0.08`
11:17 PM	High	11.88`

Monday, 06/15
5:37 AM	Low	-1.42`
12:05 PM	High	9.95`
5:43 PM	Low	-0.04`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Sunday, 06/14
4:30 AM	Low	-1.05`
10:46 AM	High	9.21`
4:36 PM	Low	0.07`
10:55 PM	High	11.19`

Monday, 06/15
5:25 AM	Low	-1.34`
11:43 AM	High	9.37`
5:31 PM	Low	-0.04`
11:51 PM	High	11.32`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Sunday, 06/14
4:32 AM	Low	-1.23`
10:46 AM	High	10.24`
4:39 PM	Low	0.16`
10:54 PM	High	12.26`

Monday, 06/15
5:28 AM	Low	-1.60`
11:43 AM	High	10.43`
5:34 PM	Low	0.02`
11:50 PM	High	12.47`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Sunday, 06/14
4:23 AM	Low	-1.15`
10:39 AM	High	10.76`
4:33 PM	Low	0.24`
10:51 PM	High	12.67`

Monday, 06/15
5:18 AM	Low	-1.46`
11:34 AM	High	10.96`
5:29 PM	Low	0.13`
11:46 PM	High	12.81`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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