another arrest made; more charges anticipated

Friendship man charged with assault on officer during drug enforcement operation

FRIENDSHIP — The individual who was alleged to have assaulted a Knox County Sheriff's deputy in Friendship has been named and charged. Scott Nason, 48, of Friendship, was arrested for Assault on an Officer and Criminal Threatening with a Dangerous Weapon, Refusing…

Knox County deputy in stable condition following injury suffered during multi-agency operation in Friendship

FRIENDSHIP — A Knox County Sheriff’s deputy was seriously injured while attempting to apprehend a wanted individual in the town of Friendship Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 26. The incident occurred during an ongoing investigation involving the Knox County Sheriff…

Chase your blues away with these last summer adventures. Photo courtesy William O'Brien

Two fun things to do around five bucks...and one free!

Three Totally Maine Things To Do Before Summer Ends

MIDCOAST—To paraphrase Auntie Mame, "Maine is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death." These last days of summer are not for scrolling, lounging, or wasting, for there are many experiences still to be had. Here are three in the Midcoast to get the…

Lunar eclipse and the Maine midnight August sky

DeAnna Hartel captured the Aug. 28 12:12 a.m. lunar eclipse. In the early morning hours of August 28, the moon passed into the shadow of Earth, creating a deep partial eclipse. At the moment of greatest eclipse, 4:13 a.m. Universal Time, 96.3% of the Moon's…

teen lifts 100-lb training dummy while others eat pizza

Firefighter to run Megunticook 50K, promotes give-back fundraiser for foundation supporting Searsmont, other burn victims

“All of the kids that we’ve had come through are all very unique in their own right,” said Rockland firefighter/paramedic Elliot Stanley, regarding the annual visit by a group of child burn survivors. “They have their own stories, and I think, as a whole, each one…

Obituaries

Scott Aaron White, obituary

WALDOBORO — Scott Aaron White, 58, of…

Beverly L. Faustini, obituary

ST. GEORGE — Beverly L. Faustini, 90,…

Kenneth Charles Sylvester, obituary

ROCKLAND — It is with deep love and…

Anne Adams Collins, obituary

NORTHPORT — Anne Adams…

Michael Paul Trask, obituary

WINTERPORT — Michael Paul…

LLoyd Roberts, MD, obituary

…

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Asian fusion and artistic beauty are on the menu at Sakura Harbor in Searsport

SEARSPORT—…
Searsport's latest restaurant features innovative dishes from Thai restaurateur
A Maine party hits the Midcoast for book lovers

MIDCOAST—It's a book crawl...on…
The Belle of Belgrade bus takes guests on themed rides all over the state
Preliminary work begins to rebuild head of Camden Harbor shoreline, Megunticook River outlet

CAMDEN…
Design 90 percent complete with construction target date for late 2027

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Firefighters, Snow Bowl crews battle Camden morning Ragged Mountain fire

Spectators across generations flock to downtown Rockland for the traditional Lobster Festival parade

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Did You Know… The Camden Lions Club conducts multiple vision screening clinics at Mid-Coast schools? As we head back to school, our Pride will spring into action!

Camden Lions Club

Now available on Amazon: God's Design for Spiritual Marriage

Eastgate Ministries

A Course on the Ecology of Maine’s Freshwater Streams

Coastal Senior College

Sunday Tidbit- Patience , A Glorious Virtue To Have

Eastgate Ministries

Women On the Water (WoW) Program Expands to the Classroom

Sail Power & Steam Museum

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Camden Police Chief issues statement following a dog welfare complaint

llen Weaver, Jr., Camden Police Chief (Photo courtesy Holly Anderson)

Camden Police Chief Allen Weaver, Jr., issued the…

Consumer advocates argue against Central Maine Power’s requested returns in ongoing rate case

The Maine…

open to adults age 50-plus and their families

Assisted Living Open House at Quarry Hill

CAMDEN — Older adults and family members interested in learning more about…

Open auditions being held on Sept. 12

On Saturday, Sept. 12 Heartwood Regional Theater Company will hold low key auditions at the Poe…

Maine universities hope to boost college aspirations with new course credits for high schoolers

The…

two others also acknowledged

Jonathan Labaree receives 2026 Phyllis Wyeth Visionary Award

PORT CLYDE — Jonathan Labaree, Chief Community…

Temporary closure of I-295 southbound off-ramp in Brunswick

BRUNSWICK — Starting September 10, the Maine Department of…

Bar Harbor Bank and Trust’s 'Casual for a Cause' program surpasses $500,000 in donations since 2018

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust's employee-driven…

Exploring Aerial Insectivores

'Maine Bird Atlas' highlights kick off Rockport library's fall series with Appalachian Mountain Club

The first talk in the Rockport…

Tick Talk presentation at Quarry Hill

CAMDEN — Quarry Hill will host Caroline Knight, BSN, clinical research nurse…

a furloughed convict and his partners hunt high-level cybercrime

Film Club for Adults to meet in September

Film Club for Adults, at Rockland…

Living shorelines in Maine show mixed success

For years, Maine residents and visitors alike have…

Merryspring talk explores 'art and science' of backyard composting

Cindy Wright will lead an outdoor presentation on…

Intermediate to advanced players encouraged to attend. No audition is required.

Penobscot Bay Orchestra begins 2026 Fall Concert session with open rehearsal

The Penobscot Bay Orchestra …

'Coastal Maine: Midcoast Plein Air Artists' exhibits at Arts In The Barn

CUSHING — Arts In The Barn displays “Coastal Maine: Midcoast Plein Air…

Pianist, composer Paul Sullivan to perform in Searsport

The First Congregational Church in Searsport will host the Grammy…

Applications close Sept. 30

UMaine to host free AI Bootcamp for high school students

ORONO — The Maine College of Engineering and Computing at…

A Bird's Tale

Appreciating Bird Migration

It's the time of year when the so-called "confusing fall warblers" can be found in forests and shrubby patches across the state as they migrate south for the winter. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells

We made our migration back from North Carolina last week after an enjoyable…

applicants must attend a virtual info session Sept. 3 or Sept. 17

MaineHealth offers free CNA apprenticeship training in coastal region

DAMARISCOTTA — MaineHealth is offering a certified nursing assistant…

emphasis on improvisation, exploration, and sounds borrowed from jazz, Nordic, chamber music

Noah Fishman and Friends to debut at "Live Outside the Library" concert in Searsmont

SEARSMONT — Noah Fishman brings a trio for…

artists, makers, exhibitions, live music, special programming

Explore Downtown Waldoboro during final 2026 Artwalk Waldoboro, Aug. 28

WALDOBORO — The final Artwalk Waldoboro of the 2026 season will be…

accounting for your business

Jim Bowers to speak at Rock Coast Entrepreneurs' September Sunrise Seminar

ROCKLAND — Rock Coast Entrepreneurs will welcome…

Mercury pollution extended along river from the head of tide near Bangor to Cape Jellison, Stockton Springs

Maine takes legal action against chemical plant owner on Penobscot River

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection…

Nov. 3 elections

Belfast City Council Candidate Zach Schmesser: ' I will be an accessible, prepared, collaborative councilor who follows through'

My name is Zach Schmesser, and I am running…

Tides

Saturday, 08/29
12:31 AM	High	10.29`
6:31 AM	Low	-0.03`
12:56 PM	High	9.81`
6:44 PM	Low	0.28`

Sunday, 08/30
1:08 AM	High	10.30`
7:05 AM	Low	-0.10`
1:30 PM	High	10.12`
7:24 PM	Low	0.03`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Saturday, 08/29
12:09 AM	High	9.69`
6:19 AM	Low	-0.03`
12:34 PM	High	9.24`
6:32 PM	Low	0.26`

Sunday, 08/30
12:46 AM	High	9.70`
6:53 AM	Low	-0.09`
1:08 PM	High	9.53`
7:12 PM	Low	0.03`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Saturday, 08/29
12:01 AM	High	10.53`
6:18 AM	Low	0.13`
12:27 PM	High	9.98`
6:30 PM	Low	0.49`

Sunday, 08/30
12:37 AM	High	10.56`
6:53 AM	Low	0.10`
12:59 PM	High	10.29`
7:10 PM	Low	0.25`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Saturday, 08/29
6:11 AM	Low	0.02`
12:23 PM	High	10.73`
6:26 PM	Low	0.42`

Sunday, 08/30
12:37 AM	High	11.17`
6:46 AM	Low	-0.02`
12:59 PM	High	11.04`
7:05 PM	Low	0.18`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Story Time: When one bad apple author ruins it for the others

DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

Esthetician Rhonda Nordstrom welcomes you to Spruce Skincare

Spruce Skincare

10 More Days of August!!! *#@#!!

Brady’s

LOBSTER BAKE -- Sept 5

West Bay Rotary

Brady's is open Lunch and Dinner!!

Brady’s

An Evening with Tom Rush, accompanied by Brendan Cleary

Camden Opera House

New bookstore (and bar) in Maine

DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

LUCK OF THE IRISH! INTERNATIONAL IRISH SINGER GABRIEL DONOHUE - SPECIAL PERFORMANCE ONE NIGHT ONLY! AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH 5:30 to 8:30PM

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Story Time: When one bad apple author ruins it for the others

DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

Esthetician Rhonda Nordstrom welcomes you to Spruce Skincare

Spruce Skincare

10 More Days of August!!! *#@#!!

Brady’s

LOBSTER BAKE -- Sept 5

West Bay Rotary

Brady's is open Lunch and Dinner!!

Brady’s

An Evening with Tom Rush, accompanied by Brendan Cleary

Camden Opera House

New bookstore (and bar) in Maine

DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

LUCK OF THE IRISH! INTERNATIONAL IRISH SINGER GABRIEL DONOHUE - SPECIAL PERFORMANCE ONE NIGHT ONLY! AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH 5:30 to 8:30PM

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Obituaries

Scott Aaron White, obituary

Beverly L. Faustini, obituary

Kenneth Charles Sylvester, obituary

Anne Adams Collins, obituary

Michael Paul Trask, obituary

LLoyd Roberts, MD, obituary

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2026 Year-to-Date Real Estate Market Report

Annual International Dinner at Southport General Store!

“How Does Music Work?” and “Singing Our Roots”

Elmors back at Brady's Saturday 8/29!!

Coastal Senior College Fall Courses

Free Family Friday – Fairy Village

Did You Know… The Camden Lions Club conducts multiple vision screening clinics at Mid-Coast schools? As we head back to school, our Pride will spring into action!

Now available on Amazon: God's Design for Spiritual Marriage

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