July 21 meeting

Camden Select Board to consider downtown paid parking suspension and whether to spend $6,600 on town manager search contract

Camden's Select Board will convene July 21 for a regularly scheduled meeting and address an agenda that includes contracting with Jay Feyler, who works with Maine Municipal Association, to assist in the search and selection of a Camden Town Manager. The Select…

UPDATE: Occupant of Rockport Route 1 crash flown to trauma center, dog injured

ROCKPORT (July 21, 2026, at 9:45 a.m.) — The occupant of a 2003 Toyota RAV4 was transported to a trauma center following a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Commercial Street (U.S. Route 1) and Glen Cove Drive (entrance to MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital),…

Greattinger, Iowa (Drawing by Rick Cronin)

just driving around... and drawing

A pleasant welcome to Iowa

The western 100th meridian is traditionally the demarcation between the dry plains and those that get rained on. Although that line has been moving eastward with climate change it’s still pretty accurate. On my way out of Nebraska driving east along the…

Two Belfast historic district gardens on display for Open Garden Days

On Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., two gardens in the Church Street historic district will be open to the public as part of the 2026 Belfast Garden Club’s Open Garden Days. The gardens that surround the Allen Insurance Agency, at 94 High Street, are…

OPINION

How to minimize spread of cyclospora, according to UMaine food safety expert

ORONO, Maine — People from nearly every step of the food chain — farmers, processors, restaurateurs and consumers — can help stop the spread of the parasite that has caused a food poisoning outbreak in five states. Cyclospora, which has not yet been…

Spotlight

Young sailor quickly takes initiative after squall knocks boat down, tosses classmates into Rockland Harbor

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Naomi Leach has instincts to keep calm, act decisively in maritime emergencies
Following the road from Liberty to Freedom on America's 250th Birthday

MIDCOAST—As…
Maine roots of rebellion against wealthy landowners goes back to the 1800s
Salt & Moss women's boutique opens in Rockland for 'women to feel good'

ROCKLAND—A…

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Common Ground and Strawberry Shortcake

Gallery XIII: An eye on the seasons

Peaceful harbor (Photo courtesy Carolyn Kanicki)

Main Street Buzz

Navigating Mid Coast Maine

NOTICE: DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT RECORDS

Five Town CSD/MSAD #28

Boat America!

Maine Summers with the Wyeths: A Lecture by Victoria Wyeth to Benefit Penobscot Bay YMCA's Summer Camp

Penobscot Bay YMCA

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Street closure alert: Main Street at Rockland Street in Rockland overnight July 22

Main Street will be CLOSED at Rockland Street from…

reception Aug. 7; weekend demos by Ann O’Hara, Mary Beth Morrison

'Summer Blues' group exhibit at Arts in the Barn, Aug. 7-9

Arts In The Barn/ Cushing Historical Society presents “Summer Blues”; a group show, August…

community tag sale, vintage and makers market

Friends of Rockland Public Library hold Open Air Market, July 25

The Friends of Rockland Public Library (…

series of free outdoor concerts

Camden Summer Sounds kicks off with The Resonauts

four adult males and their string instruments

The Camden Opera House series of free concerts at the Camden Snow Bowl kicks off Sunday…

A Bird's Tale

A Cool Bird Adventure on a Hot Day in Maine

There are few activities as enjoyable as watching puffins off the coast of Maine on a hot summer evening, especially with members of the Natural Resources Council of Maine. (B Comeau/NRCM)

There are few better places to be on a torridly hot summer day than the…

History Takes Flight

2026 Wings and Wheels Airshow at Owls Head Transportation Museum

vintage car in foreground, vintage plane in background

OWLS HEAD — Historic aircraft, world-class aerobatic performers,…

Maine Dept. of Labor no-cost trainings, Aug. 2026

Maine Department of Labor has announced its no-cost upcoming trainings for August…

How two rural Maine jails are rethinking addiction treatment

two women reviewing paperwork while sitting at desks

One day this spring, Sgt. Ryan Close…

Q&A with Producer Michael Sherman, actors Lillian Carrier, Gretchen Mol, Jerod Haynes

'Horsegirls' film screens at Strand Theatre as part of Film Conversation Series

The Strand Theatre will present a…

MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital receives philanthropic support for portable telemetry technology

ROCKPORT — MaineHealth…

Youth educator Neshamah Stearns joins Trekkers

ROCKLAND — Trekkers welcomes Neshamah Stearns as the organization's newest Program…

opinion

What can Mainers expect during the Aug. 12 partial solar eclipse? A UMaine expert explains.

ORONO, Maine —…

Presque Isle, Bangor, Augusta, Portland

Registration open for free pesticide disposal events in November

(Photo courtesy Maine Board of Pesticides Control)

Do you have unwanted pesticides? Maine’s Obsolete…

Teen program at Belfast library: Dungeons and Dragons for Absolute Beginners

Teens aged 11-17 are invited to a…

Midcoast Community Band to perform in Warren

The Warren Historical Society will host the Midcoast Community Band on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at…

Meet the Artists Reception, August 6

‘Dreaming at Dawn’ exhibition opens in Bangor

BANGOR — "A burst of light, a pageant of color and the hope of a new day. But filter those…

Rockland Rotary celebrates a successful year and new leadership

On June 25, Rockland Rotary members gathered at the Rockland Elks Lodge…

Ferolyn Curtis named 2026 Rotarian of the Year

At the Rockland Rotary Club's annual Change of Command Banquet on June 25, outgoing President…

John Ferraiolo receives Rockland Rotary's 2026 Community Person of the Year Award

The Rockland Rotary Club honored John Ferraiolo as its 2026…

By Land or By Sea: Free Family Day of Revolutionary-Era events

In anticipation of the Waldo County ticketed…

Richard Russo to speak at Left Bank Books

Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to hear Pulitzer Prize-winning author…

Most candidates have to disclose how they make money. Not those running for Maine governor

campaign signs for Troy Jackson and Bobby Charles.

Candidates for…

Knox and Waldo County Democrats elect delegates for statewide convention

The Knox County Democratic Committee convened Sunday, July 19, at…

Goose River Golf Club League results for July 14 and 15

Fifth Hole, Goose River Golf Club (Photo courtesy Diane Norton)

Men's League, July 14…

Tides

Wednesday, 07/22
12:07 AM	Low	0.97`
6:29 AM	High	8.60`
12:16 PM	Low	1.42`
6:50 PM	High	9.55`

Thursday, 07/23
1:07 AM	Low	1.15`
7:29 AM	High	8.21`
1:11 PM	Low	1.82`
7:45 PM	High	9.40`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Wednesday, 07/22
6:07 AM	High	8.10`
12:04 PM	Low	1.33`
6:28 PM	High	8.99`

Thursday, 07/23
12:55 AM	Low	1.08`
7:07 AM	High	7.73`
12:59 PM	Low	1.71`
7:23 PM	High	8.85`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 07/22
6:08 AM	High	9.18`
12:07 PM	Low	1.25`
6:33 PM	High	9.98`

Thursday, 07/23
12:52 AM	Low	1.02`
7:08 AM	High	8.80`
1:01 PM	Low	1.64`
7:27 PM	High	9.86`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 07/22
6:01 AM	High	9.42`
12:02 PM	Low	1.58`
6:23 PM	High	10.27`

Thursday, 07/23
12:46 AM	Low	1.23`
7:00 AM	High	9.03`
12:57 PM	Low	1.98`
7:17 PM	High	10.12`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Brady's, you're only a stranger once!

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Thursday at Brady's!! Another great day on the deck!!

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Tips from a bookstore manager on what NOT to do as an author

DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

Come Make A Sun Catcher With Us On Southport Island!

Southport General Store & Barn

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

DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine

Evergreen Home Performance

Wings and Wheels Airshow

Owls Head Transportation Museum

Tuesday Talks - Basic Mushroom Foraging with Greg Marley

Merryspring Nature Center

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Brady's, you're only a stranger once!

Brady’s

Thursday at Brady's!! Another great day on the deck!!

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Tips from a bookstore manager on what NOT to do as an author

DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

Come Make A Sun Catcher With Us On Southport Island!

Southport General Store & Barn

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

DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine

Evergreen Home Performance

Wings and Wheels Airshow

Owls Head Transportation Museum

Tuesday Talks - Basic Mushroom Foraging with Greg Marley

Merryspring Nature Center

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Bette Lou McFarland, notice

Evelyn Ames Van Dyne, obituary

Russell E. Lofman, service

Linda Jane Knight, obituary

Alonzo Charlie Burgess, obituary

Richard W. 'Ricky' Ryan, obituary

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NOTICE: DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT RECORDS

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Apartment Available For Rent Summer Street Rockland

Sunday: Unsanctified Mercy

Welcome to the Boothbay region, sailors.

KNOX COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES ITS 19TH ANNUAL LOBSTER BAKE

KNOX COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES ITS 19TH ANNUAL LOBSTER BAKE

Camden Opera House Blue Café presents American Idol finalist Jonny Brenns

Free Film! Andre, The Seal Who Came Home at the Camden Opera House

Free Family Friday - Owl Pellet Dissection

Maine Summers with the Wyeths: A Lecture by Victoria Wyeth to Benefit Penobscot Bay YMCA's Summer Camp

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