Rockport property owner files suit against Town over property valuation, abatement denial

Two Rockport homeowners filed a complaint Aug. 6 in Knox County Superior Court appealing a July 7 decision by the Rockport Board of Assessment Review (BAR) to uphold denial of their property tax abatement request. On Aug. 17, Attorney David Silk, of the firm…

Rockport resident files Freedom of Access suit against town, says public documents requests were ignored

ROCKPORT – A Rockport resident filed a Freedom of Access Appeal with Knox County Superior Court Aug. 11, claiming the town failed to reply to multiple requests for public documents about a proposed expansion project and creation of a pathway on Warrenton…

Camden's mil rate increases from 11.5 to 12

CAMDEN — Camden’s mil rate has been set at 12, an increase over last year's mil rate of 11.5. Taxes were committed Aug. 26, and property tax bills should be circulating this week, said Camden Assessor Kerry Leichtman, Aug. 31. The mil rate is the math unit…

Knox County Sheriff's Office urges motorists to prioritize safety as students return to school

KNOX COUNTY — With school buses, young pedestrians, and bicyclists returning to Midcoast roadways, Knox County Sheriff Patrick Polky is issuing an urgent call to all motorists to stay vigilant, slow down, and share the road responsibly. The transition…

This Week in Lincolnville

The unofficial greeter of Lincolnville Beach

There was once a young man who had just obtained his driver’s license. He had already acquired his own car, a 1956 Volkswagen, and the 15-year-old was told by his parents that the furthest he could drive from his home in Rockland alone was Lincolnville Beach. So…

Obituaries

Douglas Leonard Powell, obituary

THOMASTON — Douglas Leonard Powell, 91…

Robert E. Jordan, obituary

AUGUSTA — Robert “Bob” E. Jordan, age 90,…

Evelyn (Blaisdell) Radivonyk, obituary

Evelyn (…

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…

Spotlight

Three Totally Maine Things To Do Before Summer Ends

MIDCOAST—To paraphrase Auntie…
Two fun things to do around five bucks...and one free!
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

Galleries

Firefighters, Snow Bowl crews battle Camden morning Ragged Mountain fire

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

Main Street Buzz

Singer/Songwriter Karen McDine Sunday, August 30th from 5-8pm at 727 Ocean Sunset Bar

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Coastal Senior College Fall Courses

Coastal Senior College

2026 Year-to-Date Real Estate Market Report

Newcastle Realty

Annual International Dinner at Southport General Store!

Southport General Store & Barn

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

Coastal Senior College

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

Brady’s

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Goose River Golf Club Goose River Golf Club men and women league results, Aug. 25, 26

G…

From timber to steel: The bridges that shaped Belfast

A picture of the first bridge in Belfast, built in 1801 at the Narrows. (photo courtesy of the Belfast Historical Society and Museum)

The Passagassawakeag River begins inland, flowing 16 miles from Brooks to…

Inaugural Vincent Poetry Prize winners announced, poets to join online reading

In honor of Edna St. Vincent Millay and her legacy as a…

Waldo CAP announces USDA Child, Adult Care Food Program participation

BELFAST — Waldo Community Action Partners announces its…

9/11 tribute concert by Mid Coast Community Band, Sept. 12

Saturday, Sept. 12, at 4 p.m., The Mid Coast Community Band will present…

wildlife research and what inspires her characters

Children’s author Tamra Wight to speak at Gibbs Library

WASHINGTON — Gibbs welcomes children’s author Tamra…

focusing on bog bridging and root removal

Women and nonbinary Trail Workday in Hope with Land Trusts

HOPE — Join Coastal Mountains and Georges River Land Trusts for a special…

Virginia restored 12,000 acres of seagrass. Can Maine also stem the decline?

diver collects reproductive shoots from an eelgrass meadow

Maine’s seagrass meadows…

'the salt on her lips, the wind in her hair, droplets of fog on her face, and the sensation of surrendering herself to its movement'

"Water’s Embrace: The Works of Jerri Finch" exhibits at Waterfall Arts

BELFAST — For more than 40 years, artist…

Opening reception for Kathleen Fox paintings: St. George People and Places

On Friday, Sept. 4, from 4 to 6 p.m., the Jackson…

Farm Hands, a free program for ages 10 to 18

Aldermere welcomes youth for fall program with Beltie calves

ROCKPORT — This November, Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) invites…

Just driving around... and drawing

Pennsylvania was comfortable

Erie Forge and Steel (Drawing by Rick Cronin)

I took my pencils to Pennsylvania and began drawing where I was born, in Erie, on the…

The race to save Maine’s seagrass meadows

On a sunny afternoon in early August, the hot air rippled…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Bluegrass from Chicken Wire Empire

Chicken Wire Empire. Opera House. Sept. 25. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

About the bluegrass band Chicken Wire Empire, a reviewer said, "These musicians must enjoy what they do…

Explore junk journaling at next Crafting Community session

…

transforming a whites-only building into a library and community hub

Rockland library screens POV/PBS film 'How to Build a Library'

The Rockland Public Library will screen the documentary …

Living shorelines in Maine show mixed success

For years, Maine residents and visitors alike have…

Midcoast EMS personnel Denise Harriman, Lina Powers, Deborah Heath, Derek Booker and Bennett Cohen recognized

Maine EMS celebrates paramedics, EMTs statewide: Honoring Excellence and Embracing Resilience

On Aug. 28, the…

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…

Tides

Tuesday, 09/01
2:28 AM	High	9.98`
8:22 AM	Low	0.08`
2:46 PM	High	10.50`
8:52 PM	Low	-0.13`

Wednesday, 09/02
3:14 AM	High	9.67`
9:06 AM	Low	0.32`
3:31 PM	High	10.51`
9:43 PM	Low	-0.03`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Tuesday, 09/01
2:06 AM	High	9.40`
8:10 AM	Low	0.07`
2:24 PM	High	9.89`
8:40 PM	Low	-0.13`

Wednesday, 09/02
2:52 AM	High	9.11`
8:54 AM	Low	0.30`
3:09 PM	High	9.90`
9:31 PM	Low	-0.03`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Tuesday, 09/01
1:57 AM	High	10.33`
8:09 AM	Low	0.30`
2:17 PM	High	10.71`
8:39 PM	Low	0.00`

Wednesday, 09/02
2:44 AM	High	10.06`
8:54 AM	Low	0.54`
3:03 PM	High	10.77`
9:31 PM	Low	0.02`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 09/01
1:59 AM	High	10.87`
8:03 AM	Low	0.23`
2:18 PM	High	11.39`
8:33 PM	Low	0.01`

Wednesday, 09/02
2:45 AM	High	10.55`
8:47 AM	Low	0.51`
3:04 PM	High	11.36`
9:23 PM	Low	0.10`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Douglas Leonard Powell, obituary

Robert E. Jordan, obituary

Evelyn (Blaisdell) Radivonyk, obituary

Scott Aaron White, obituary

Beverly L. Faustini, obituary

Kenneth Charles Sylvester, obituary

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LOBSTER BAKE! - SEPT 5

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Sunday Tidbit: The War Is Over

Singer/Songwriter Karen McDine Sunday, August 30th from 5-8pm at 727 Ocean Sunset Bar

Coastal Senior College Fall Courses

2026 Year-to-Date Real Estate Market Report

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