Rockland Fire, EMS commended for Robbins Lumber response

ROCKLAND — The Resolve presented to Rockland Fire and EMS during the June 8, 2026 City Council meeting reads like any official Whereas and Therefore expression of public gratitude. Yet, from within the lines of frank legalese emerges more intense details of the…

woman presents accommodation to another woman

Thomaston honors Roberta Carmichael with 2026 Spirit of America Award

THOMASTON — Roberta Carmichael has been selected as the recipient of the Town of Thomaston's 2026 Spirit of America Award in recognition of her outstanding volunteerism, leadership, and dedication to serving others through the Inter-Church Fellowship Food Pantry.…

Lincolnville elects Lauren Beveridge, Kristi Hardy-Gilson to school board, approves changes to Commercial Site Plan Review Ordinance

Lincolnville began its annual town meeting June 9 at the polls, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the Lincolnville Central School, to act on warrant articles 1-4. Then, on Thursday, June 11, citizens will gather at the Lincolnville Central School at 6 p.m. to act upon…

U.S. Senate hopeful Graham Platner, of Sullivan, speaks to a large crowd of citizens who want to know more about his platform and his goals in advance of midterm elections 2026. (Photo by Lynda Clancy)

Platner leads

Knox County town tallies for U.S. Senate seat

The most current notable national political race has landed in Maine, and Knox County Democrats are playing a large part in determining who will represent them in the Nov. 3 general elections for U.S. Senate. Maine has two Senate seats: Angus King holds his six-…

Lease option for proposed Rockland Police Dept. location meets Council 3-1 approval in First Reading

ROCKLAND — “This is an authorization, at least, not yet a commitment,” said Rockland City Councilor Nate Davis. City Councilors, absent Councilor Penny York, voted 3-1 (Kalloch) in approval to keep an agenda item on the table authorizing a lease agreement for a…

Obituaries

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…

Helen E. (Joy) Mylen, service

AUBURN — A memorial service for Helen E. (…

Robert Charles Bentley, service

ROCKLAND — Robert Charles Bentley, 57,…

Barbara Nash Gushee, obituary

OWLS HEAD — Barbara Ann Nash Gushee, 92,…

Spotlight

Rockport Select Board Candidate Darren Robbins

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on the issues
Camden Select Board Candidate Geoff Scott

There are two open…
On the issues
Camden Rockport Middle School students to unveil Wabanaki signage at Camden Harbor, library

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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

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

Summer Ecology Walk with John Fromer

Merryspring Nature Center

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

Merryspring Nature Center

New Hope Midcoast Requests Clothes & Accessories for Annual Sale

New Hope Midcoast

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

Midcoast Habitat for Humanity and Restore

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

Camden Garden Club

KNOX COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE OPENS HEADQUARTERS FOR 2026 ELECTION SEASON

Knox County Democrats

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

Sail Power & Steam Museum

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South School's 3rd Annual Future Fair continues to grow, connecting students with careers across Midcoast

ROCKLAND — What began three years ago as an…

Saturday, July 11, in Brooksville

Retreat for women domestic abuse survivors offered through Finding Our Voices

group selfie of women wearing punching mitts

Finding Our Voices is providing the opportunity for…

vibrant and inclusive community celebration

2026 Youth Pride Parade at Rockport library

The Rockport Public Library and Ms. Katie’s ChangeMakers present the 2026 Youth…

"historic musical for a very historic occasion"

Audition for '1776' with newly formed Camden Light Opera

The newly formed Camden Light Opera will be auditioning for "1776" on June 15 and…

combining live music, film, community voices, stop-motion animations

Halcyon String Quartet brings 'The Future is Here' with Alisa Amador to Strand stage

Halcyon String Quartet will perform “The…

Camden Rotary announces July 4 Music by the Sea bands

The Camden Rotary Club’s annual Music by the Sea celebration will bring…

Sandra Lynn Hutchinson talk at Camden library: 'More Prison Poems' by Baháʼí prisoner of conscience

Camden Public Library welcomes poet,…

Freedom, Knox, Unity

Maine CDC updates freshwater fish consumption advisories due to PFAS contamination

The Maine Department of Health and Human…

A Bird's Tale

What Do These Three Rare Birds Have in Common?

Like its more-common-to-Maine (in winter) northern cousin, the northern shrike, the loggerhead shrike captures small mammals and insects (and occasionally small birds) and often impales them on thorns and twigs so it can more easily tear into them for eating. (Photo by Jeffrey Gammon courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.)

There’s no doubt that we birders find a thrill in seeing rare…

Medomak Valley High School announces its 2026 Honor Grads

smaller group photo with two white sashes

Medomak Valley High School announces its Class of 2026 Honor Grads. …

Hiroya Tsukamoto to perform free concert at Blue Café

Hiroya Tsukamoto will perform on July 1, at 7:30 p.m., in the Blue Cafe series…

250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence

Folded Star wall hanging craft for adults, teens at Belfast library

Work with Jane McLean at the Belfast Free Library to create a wall…

Watts Hall Community Players to perform musical “Annie”

Watts Hall Community Players is well over halfway through rehearsals for the well-…

Paul Doiron book signing of 'Storm Tide' in Belfast

Paul Doiron, internationally acclaimed author of the Mike Bowditch series of…

Five Town CSD School Budget approved by voters in Appleton, Camden, Hope, Lincolnville and Rockport

Voters in Appleton, Camden, Hope, Lincolnville…

Knox County Republicans favor Robert Charles as November 3 Governor candidate

In a battle of eight candidates seeking to earn the Republican vote to run in…

Hannah Pingree was lead nominee for governor candidate amongst Knox County Democrats

Maine has five candidates competing to be the Democratic candidate for governor in the…

Rockland approves municipal charter amendment to borrow money for affordable workforce housing

Rockland voters approved a municipal charter…

Waldo County Republicans favor Robert Charles as their Governor candidate

In a battle of eight candidates seeking to earn the Republican vote to run in the November…

How Waldo County Democrats voted in U.S. Senate primary

The most notable political race landed in Maine, and Waldo County Democrats are…

Close race underway in Waldo County primary for Maine's Second Congressional District

Maine's Second Congressional District is the largest district by…

Waldo County Democrats lean toward Natasha Irving in primary race for Sixth District Prosecutor

Waldo County Democrats are casting their ballots for Natasha…

Cushing, Owls Head, South Thomaston, St. George and Thomaston Republicans choose Chris Austin in Legislature primary

In November, the Cushing, Owls Head, South Thomaston,…

Camden, Rockport Democrats choose Josh Gerritsen to run for Maine House District 41

Camden and Rockport Democrats cast their ballots in…

Tides

Thursday, 06/11
1:51 AM	Low	0.50`
8:13 AM	High	9.13`
2:03 PM	Low	0.64`
8:34 PM	High	10.64`

Friday, 06/12
2:50 AM	Low	-0.08`
9:13 AM	High	9.32`
2:58 PM	Low	0.47`
9:28 PM	High	11.15`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Thursday, 06/11
1:39 AM	Low	0.47`
7:51 AM	High	8.60`
1:51 PM	Low	0.60`
8:12 PM	High	10.02`

Friday, 06/12
2:38 AM	Low	-0.07`
8:51 AM	High	8.77`
2:46 PM	Low	0.44`
9:06 PM	High	10.50`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Thursday, 06/11
1:42 AM	Low	0.55`
7:47 AM	High	9.57`
1:55 PM	Low	0.67`
8:11 PM	High	10.84`

Friday, 06/12
2:40 AM	Low	-0.08`
8:49 AM	High	9.77`
2:50 PM	Low	0.52`
9:05 PM	High	11.39`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Thursday, 06/11
1:32 AM	Low	0.56`
7:45 AM	High	9.98`
1:45 PM	Low	0.76`
8:07 PM	High	11.38`

Friday, 06/12
2:30 AM	Low	-0.06`
8:44 AM	High	10.20`
2:41 PM	Low	0.60`
9:02 PM	High	11.90`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Robert Charles Bentley, service

Barbara Nash Gushee, obituary

Spotlight

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

Merryspring Nature Center Rose Day with Rose aficionado Patricia McLean

Summer Ecology Walk with John Fromer

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

New Hope Midcoast Requests Clothes & Accessories for Annual Sale

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

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

KNOX COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE OPENS HEADQUARTERS FOR 2026 ELECTION SEASON

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

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