on the issues

Camden Select Board Candidate Chris Nolan

There are two open Camden Select Board seats up for election June 9 at annual Town Meeting. The four candidates seeking election to the two three-year terms are Bobbi Oxton Blake, Christopher Nolan (incumbent), Geoff Scott and Sara (Levy) Skrivanich.…

When Life Magazine and children's author Carolyn Haywood came to Owls Head

Owls Head 'Here Comes the Bus' children (now 70-ish!) gather for laughter, a few songs, and remembrance of the old days with Bud Wood

OWLS HEAD — It was 1962 and as the big yellow school bus crept over the hill along North Shore Drive to the tiny village just above Owls Head Harbor, children spilled out of their homes to the edge of the road. "Here comes the bus!" was the refrain, as it was…

Memorial Day 2018 in Rockport, at the Amsbury Hill Cemetery. (Photo by Lynda Clancy)

Memorial Day Parade schedules: Belfast, Camden, Lincolnville, Rockland, Rockport, Searsport, St. George, Waldoboro, Warren

Memorial Day in Maine — this year on Monday, May 25 — is an occasion marked with solemnity and respect for those who have served the country, here and abroad, and for the communities that supported them. It is a day when citizens gather at harbors, bridges and…

Thursday Fire Marshal update: One crane arrived on scene of Searsmont lumberyard fire, another expected Friday

The Office of State Fire Marshal, via the Maine Dept., of Public Safety, provides a Thursday, May 21, 2026 update on its work regarding the May 15, 2026 fire at Robbins Lumber, in Searsmont. Fire investigators from the Office of State Fire Marshal and the Bureau…

on the issues

Rockport Select Board Candidate Craig Mitchell

There are three open Rockport Select Board seats up for election June 9 at annual Town Meeting. Four candidates are seeking election to two of the seats that carry three-year terms. Those candidates are incumbents Kimberlee Graffam and Michael Thompson, as well as…

Obituaries

Lewis E. Dyer, notice

ROCKLAND — Lewis E. Dyer, 77, passed away…

Thomas W. Lloyd III, obituary

ROCKPORT — Thomas W. Lloyd III, 88, died…

John E. Murray IV, obituary

THOMASTON — John E. “Junior” Murray IV, 59,…

Donald J. Kanicki, obituary

ROCKLAND — Donald J. Kanicki was born to…

Bradford C. Rankin, service

Bradford C. Rankin, 85, was carried by…

Dorothy L. 'Dot' Carroll, service

WEST ROCKPORT — A graveside committal…

Spotlight

Four-county fire department, EMS response to Searsmont explosion, multiple injuries, firefighter killed

…
10 injured transferred to Maine Medical Center; firefighter confirmed dead
Lupine Home Co. holds grand opening in Rockland

ROCKLAND—Coinciding with…
interior design and home products
UPDATE: Garage and vehicle burned, house saved in afternoon Camden fire

Update May…

Galleries

Fire, EMS services line streets as Honor Guard accompanies deceased firefighter back to Midcoast

Gallery XIII: An eye on the seasons

The colors of spring (Photo courtesy Susan Kanellakis)

Main Street Buzz

BOOGIE2SHOOZ! SUNDAY MAY 23RD 5-8PM AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET! BE THERE!

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Camden Garden Club and the Sunset Tulips in the Traffic Island

Camden Garden Club

GIVE THE GIFT OF BETTER/SAFE BOATING!

Megunticook Rowing to Host Annual Dirigo Sprints Invitational Junior Championship Regatta Saturday, May 23rd Barrett’s Cove Megunticook Lake Bring Your Cows Bells and Cheer! Great viewing on Rt 52 Racing starts at 830am

Megunticook Rowing

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Happy Wanderers to hike Bald Mountain in Camden

Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust (CMLT) and MaineHealth’s Community Health…

“Is Jesus’ Healing Work a Model for Today?” lecture in Camden

A public lecture titled “Is Jesus’ Healing Work a Model for Today?” will be held…

Jessie Dowling completes another long and challenging horse race

'Tackling the Gaucho Derby in Patagonia' talk at Rockland library

On Thursday, June 4, at 6 p.m., in the Community Room of the…

her rebellious, passionate, turbulent life

'Exhibition On Screen' airs Frida Kahlo film at Strand Theatre

A presentation of Exhibition On Screen’s…

Photography by Three Local Artists

Gibbs Library May/June art exhibit showcases 'Outside Work'

Gibbs Library presents evocative photography of three Washington…

opinion

Why I’m Running for State Representative to serve House District 41 (Camden and Rockport)

I’m a Democrat running to be your next State…

Camden Hills Regional High School Boys Tennis Team remain undefeated

The Camden Hills Regional High School Boys Tennis Team are…

see evidence of past disturbances that created the forest we have today

'How Historical Events Shaped the Forest of Merryspring' guided walk with Allyssa Gregory

Join Allyssa Gregory for a walk to see "How…

Don Reimer presents 'River of Life' at Merryspring, May 26

Don Reimer will lead an outdoor presentation titled River of Life,…

resources and alternative approaches to protecting water quality and habitat

Shoreline Erosion Stabilization Practices using O.U.R. S.H.O.R.E. Workshop

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine DEP…

Bethany Oprie joins MaineHealth Palliative Care Belfast, Rockport

BELFAST and ROCKPORT — MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals welcome…

inviting public feedback via online and written submissions

Public meeting held by Spring Line Group, City officials focused on future of cruise tourism in Rockland

viewing Rockland Harbor beyond Harbor Master dock

ROCKLAND — On Wednesday, May 20, more…

Becca Gildred joins Board of Directors of Maine State Credit Union

Rebecca “Becca” Gildred has been appointed to Maine…

Megunticook Rowing to Host Annual Dirigo Sprints Invitational Junior Championship Regatta on Megunticook Lake

CAMDEN — Megunticook Rowing will host the …

competing for the Dirigo Sprints trophy

Megunticook Rowing hosts annual Junior Championship Regatta, May 23

CAMDEN — Megunticook Rowing will host the …

"What, in the end, will keep a family from falling apart?"

Maine author Caitlin Shetterly at Left Bank Books: The Gulf of Lions

Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to a talk and…

donations matched by store co-owner and dispersed via Maine Strong Memorial Foundation

front view of Damariscotta Hardware store

Damariscotta Hardware and Randolph Hardware are…

Spaghetti fundraiser in St. George to benefit firefighter, EMS victims of Searsmont fire

A Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for those first…

New Era Gallery opens 25th year with new works by gallery artists

New Era Gallery on Vinalhaven celebrates its 25th year with the 2026 season…

donations collected for designated charitable organizations

Penobscot Bay Ringers free performances in Camden, South Thomaston

Penobscot Bay Ringers, Midcoast Maine's community handbell choir, will present a…

Camden paid parking program implementation delayed another month, per Select Board

CAMDEN — At their…

Camden-Rockport Middle School students hang artwork in downtown Camden to spark interest and change

Sixth grade students at Camden Rockport…

volunteers committed to raising the necessary matching funds rather than bonding the project

RSU 13, fundraising committee invite public to design unveiling event for auditorium renovation

RSU13 District administrators and members of Funding…

MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals announce 2026 Memorial Day hours

ROCKPORT and BELFAST — In observance of Memorial Day,…

Tides

Saturday, 05/23
5:24 AM	High	10.16`
11:37 AM	Low	-0.01`
6:12 PM	High	9.52`

Sunday, 05/24
12:02 AM	Low	1.07`
6:29 AM	High	9.70`
12:37 PM	Low	0.35`
7:12 PM	High	9.60`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Saturday, 05/23
5:02 AM	High	9.57`
11:25 AM	Low	-0.01`
5:50 PM	High	8.97`
11:50 PM	Low	1.01`

Sunday, 05/24
6:07 AM	High	9.14`
12:25 PM	Low	0.33`
6:50 PM	High	9.04`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Saturday, 05/23
5:01 AM	High	10.87`
11:25 AM	Low	-0.39`
5:50 PM	High	10.12`
11:50 PM	Low	0.84`

Sunday, 05/24
6:07 AM	High	10.46`
12:25 PM	Low	-0.05`
6:50 PM	High	10.22`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Saturday, 05/23
4:56 AM	High	10.89`
11:19 AM	Low	0.11`
5:41 PM	High	10.29`
11:47 PM	Low	1.12`

Sunday, 05/24
6:02 AM	High	10.45`
12:19 PM	Low	0.45`
6:42 PM	High	10.34`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Lewis E. Dyer, notice

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John E. Murray IV, obituary

Donald J. Kanicki, obituary

Bradford C. Rankin, service

Dorothy L. 'Dot' Carroll, service

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BOOGIE2SHOOZ! SUNDAY MAY 23RD 5-8PM AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET! BE THERE!

Camden Garden Club and the Sunset Tulips in the Traffic Island

GIVE THE GIFT OF BETTER/SAFE BOATING!

Housing Available in Rockland

Newcastle Realty Agent Bella Fabiano Featured in Maine REALTOR® Magazine

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