Coast Guard rescues three fishermen from sinking boat south of Boothbay Harbor

A crew from U.S. Coast Guard Station Boothbay Harbor rescued three people from the water approximately 23 miles south of Boothbay Harbor Wednesday at 9:02 a.m. Station Boothbay Harbor crew located the vessel at 9:01 a.m. and rescued three mariners from the water…

A setback increased, landscaping still being interpreted as Old County Road developers return to Rockland Planning Board

ROCKLAND — A proposed multi-unit residential development at 438 Old County Road, in Rockland, returns before the Planning Board, Tuesday, March 17, on the heels of a same-day site review of the property. Following a pre-application meeting with the Planning Board…

Municipal and school budgets under scrutiny

This Week in Lincolnville: Budget Season

I am thinking it must be nearly 20 years since my name was written on the ballot, and I got the call from Town Administrator and my next door neighbor, Dave Kinney, informing me that I had been elected to the Lincolnville Budget Committee, and would I consent to…

Warren, Union, Hope

Shawn Saindon announces independent campaign for Maine House District 44

WARREN — Shawn Saindon has announced his candidacy for Maine House District 44 as an Independent, seeking to represent the towns of Warren, Union, and Hope. The seat is opening as Rep. Bill Pluecker reaches the end of his term. The election will be held on…

March 16, 2016 (Image courtesy National Weather Service)

Central Maine Power warns of gusty winds, 50-60 mph, with Monday night storm; state issues flood alerts

Central Maine Power said just after noon that the company is prepared for gusty winds associated with rainstorm arriving Monday night. In preparation for this storm, CMP is staffing extra crews at its service centers across regions of Maine to respond quickly and…

Obituaries

Joel Tozier, obituary

Joel Tozier, 78, passed away on …

Ronald Ralph Bickford, obituary

Ronald Ralph Bickford, 93, passed away…

Laura Josephine Stairs, notice

Laura Josephine Stairs…

Geoffrey L. Bosser, obituary

HOPE — With heavy hearts, we announce the…

George D. Kibitz, obituary

SOUTH THOMASTON — Captain George D. Kibitz,…

John G. Flower, Sr., obituary

APPLETON — It is with heavy hearts that we…

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Camden Town Manager recommends initiating search for new police chief

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Maintain status quo with law enforcement while town explores future of PD
Ice sculptures, makeshift bars make Belfast feel like big outdoor party during annual Ice Festival

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What's in that cocktail? 8 Bells in Camden has Irish whiskey cocktail just in time for St. Paddy's Day

CAMDEN—The Midcoast's newest Irish pub has a special…

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Hands-on shoreline restoration workshop with Maine Forest Service

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, in partnership with the…

Maine Maple Sunday weekend on tap for March 21, 22

The 2026 edition of Maine Maple Sunday weekend will be held March 21 and 22 at more…

the artists will speak about their work at Fourth Friday Gallery Night

Local Color Gallery welcomes guest artist Bernadette deCesare, year-round artist Emma Schurink; says good-bye to Debbie Mitchell

Local Color Gallery welcomes guest artist Bernadette…

WRFR 93.3 to host a “Public Party” at the Flanagan Community Center

Rockland’s community radio station, WRFR 93.3, is hosting a “Public Party”…

Rockland's Emergency Warming Center open overnight March 17, 18

Emergency Warming Center dinner and breakfast detail

Rockland's Emergency Warming Center will be open at the Rec Center (…

a father-to-be on a quest to understand the world his child is about to inherit

New documentary about AI to be screened as part of Points North series

ROCKLAND — "The AI Doc, Or How I Became an…

Midcoast Maine Community Action to open Rockport WIC Clinic at MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital

ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital and Midcoast…

Waldoboro, Belfast, Ellsworth, Machias in March, April, May

One-on-one wild blueberry farm consultations offered by UMaine Extension

Lily Calderwood, wild blueberry specialist at…

Grow your book collection at Rockport Library’s Spring Book Sale

"Like the daffodils and tulips, the first Friends of the Rockport Public…

the occasion also marks the advent of a new Met-debut staging by Yuval Sharon

Met Opera simulcast of 'Tristan Und Isolde' airs at Strand Theatre

The Metropolitan Opera’s 2025–26 Live in HD season continues at the…

Midcoast Conservancy protects 108 acres along Pettengill Stream in Union

Midcoast Conservancy has announced the successful…

Developers Collaborative welcomes Eric Boucher as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

Eric Boucher, CPA, has joined …

March 26 performance followed by conversation with playwright Richard Dresser

"Below the Belt" performs on Belfast stage in March

Belfast Maskers presents “Below the Belt,” a darkly comic satire by Richard…

Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Committee

UMaine Extension invites area farmers to join new Midcoast agriculture advisory committee

WALDO — University of Maine…

learn about Waldo County Bounty’s Give and Take program

UMaine Extension to host webinar on produce-sharing tables to support food security

(Photo courtesy University of Maine Cooperative Extension)

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will…

Megunticook Watershed Association announces the first  Ken Bailey Memorial Watershed Steward

Alley Johnson (Photo courtesy Megunticook Watershed Association)

The Megunticook Watershed…

“What is an End-of-Life Doula?” presentation by Kelly Osborn

Certified end-of-life doula Kelly Osborn will explore the many functions that the role…

Individuals interested in serving in this role and helping expand access to healthcare are encouraged to apply

Knox Clinic partners with Goodwill of Northern New England, AmeriCorps VISTA to strengthen community health outreach

The Knox Clinic has partnered with Goodwill of…

how the story of an underdog surf shop became a book, then a film

Film premiere and author event at Belfast Free Library

On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., Belfast Free Library will host the…

Learn about Maine Dept. of Labor assistance for broadening hiring options

Join SBA's Maine District Office, Thursday,…

Knox County court news: Sentencing in Cushing murder, initial court appearances scheduled for recent arrests

ROCKLAND — The following comprises recent court…

Fast-Paced Mystery Comedy Opens March 27

Camden-Rockport Middle School presents 'Rotten Apples'

Camden-Rockport Middle School will present Rotten…

A Bird's Tale

Bird Aftermath of the 2026 Bomb Cyclone

One of several dovekies that floated in at Parsons Beach in Kennebunkport after the bomb cyclone of February 2026. This bird later made its way on its own back out to sea; hopefully, it found food and recovered. Photo courtesy of Magill Weber

A few weeks ago we wrote…

April 1, 2026 deadline to apply

City of Rockland funds newly created Taxpayer Assistance Program

On Monday, March 9, the Rockland City Council approved $200,000 of…

Tides

Monday, 03/16
3:45 AM	Low	1.21`
10:13 AM	High	9.60`
4:19 PM	Low	0.32`
10:44 PM	High	9.06`

Tuesday, 03/17
4:29 AM	Low	0.59`
10:56 AM	High	10.00`
4:57 PM	Low	-0.10`
11:22 PM	High	9.67`

Marine Forecast
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Tides

Monday, 03/16
3:33 AM	Low	1.14`
9:51 AM	High	9.04`
4:07 PM	Low	0.30`
10:22 PM	High	8.53`

Tuesday, 03/17
4:17 AM	Low	0.56`
10:34 AM	High	9.42`
4:45 PM	Low	-0.09`
11:00 PM	High	9.11`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Monday, 03/16
3:29 AM	Low	1.52`
9:45 AM	High	10.06`
4:05 PM	Low	0.53`
10:19 PM	High	9.41`

Tuesday, 03/17
4:14 AM	Low	0.99`
10:28 AM	High	10.43`
4:45 PM	Low	0.18`
10:57 PM	High	9.95`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Monday, 03/16
3:27 AM	Low	1.34`
9:42 AM	High	10.34`
3:58 PM	Low	0.40`
10:11 PM	High	9.85`

Tuesday, 03/17
4:12 AM	Low	0.70`
10:25 AM	High	10.81`
4:38 PM	Low	-0.06`
10:50 PM	High	10.50`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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