Maine CDC updates freshwater fish consumption advisories in Waldo County due to PFAS contamination

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) today issued updated freshwater fish consumption advisories for Freedom, Knox, Unity and Winslow. The updated advisories follow ongoing PFAS testing of water…

Camden Hills boys’ tennis ends season with a 14-2 record

The Camden Hills Regional High School Windjammer Boys’ Tennis Team lost to Falmouth at the State Championship, June 10 ,at Bates College, winding up the 2026 season as runner-up in the State Class A Championship. Individual results, with Camden Hills’ players…

5 males pose with certificates of acknowledgement

a patient survives because the Chain of Survival was successfully put into action

Thomaston Fire, EMS Dept. members receive Phoenix Award

THOMASTON — During the June 8, 2026, Thomaston Select Board meeting, members of the Thomaston Fire and EMS Department were recognized with the Phoenix Award for their role in the successful resuscitation and survival of a patient who suffered cardiac arrest on…

Mary Kate Labenski, owner of Scullery Made. Photo by Kay Stephens

Family-run eatery also features a cocktail bar at night

Scullery Made, a new deli/cafe anchors in Searsport

SEARSPORT—The tiny town of Searsport has undergone a revival in the last few years with the addition of a new brewery, a grocery store, a mercantile, and Hello Sailor's expanded space for a music hotspot. Locals— and those in nearby towns—now have another…

Rockland voters approve charter amendment for workforce housing, City speaks to significance

ROCKLAND — Rockland voters approved a charter amendment Tuesday, June 9, 2026, giving the city greater flexibility to use previously authorized bond funding to support the development of affordable workforce housing, building on Rockland’s pioneering efforts to…

Obituaries

David P. Jackson, notice

ROCKPORT — David P. Jackson…

Lewis E. Dyer, obituary

ROCKLAND — Lewis "Lou" Dyer, 79, passed away on…

Linda Lufkin Kaler, service

There will be a Celebration of…

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…

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

Navigating Mid Coast Maine

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

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

Midcoast Habitat for Humanity and Restore

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

Sail Power & Steam Museum

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

Camden Garden Club

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

Merryspring Nature Center

KNOX COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE OPENS HEADQUARTERS FOR 2026 ELECTION SEASON

Knox County Democrats

Summer Ecology Walk with John Fromer

Merryspring Nature Center

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Nearly 100 billionaires and their spouses have donated to reelect Susan Collins

Republican U.S. Sen.…

'Walk to the Beehives' at Merryspring with Dick Vermeulen

Dick Vermeulen will lead a "Walk to the Beehives" on…

June 24 - 26

Fairy House Camp at Rockland library with Susan Beebe

School age kids are invited to a 3-day workshop with local artist Susan Beebe.…

looking for signs of summer and practicing mindfulness

Summer Solstice woodland walk in Cushing with Land Trust, Forest Service

Join Georges River Land Trust and the Maine Forest Service for a…

the graceful, centuries-old movements of Khmer dance

Maine dance company brings Cambodian dance to Rockland as part of Strand’s Sunshine Series

ROCKLAND — Khmer Maine Dance…

'our climate and our democracy, both melting down'

'Back to the Wall, Face to the Sun' lecture by author Bill McKibben

On Thursday, June 18, at 7 p.m., author Bill McKibben will present a lecture entitled “…

Rockport Masonic Center weekly lawn concerts in 2026

The air around Simonton Corner will again be filled with music, beginning June 17,…

On the Village Green

Camden will hold the 250th Anniversary Commemoration of the Declaration of Independence, July 3

On Friday, July 3, 2026 the Town of Camden will hold…

'Turns Focus to General Election with Platform of Stability'

Patrick Polky issues statement following June 9 primary elections

Patrick Polky (Photo courtesy Polky Campaign)

Knox County Sheriff Patrick Polky issued the…

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…

Rockland Fire, EMS commended for Robbins Lumber response

ROCKLAND — The Resolve presented to Rockland Fire and EMS during the June 8, 2026…

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

ROCKLAND — “This is an authorization, at least, not…

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…

Thomaston honors Roberta Carmichael with 2026 Spirit of America Award

woman presents accommodation to another woman

THOMASTON — Roberta Carmichael has been selected as the recipient of…

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…

Tides

Saturday, 06/13
3:47 AM	Low	-0.65`
10:11 AM	High	9.55`
3:53 PM	Low	0.26`
10:22 PM	High	11.59`

Sunday, 06/14
4:42 AM	Low	-1.12`
11:08 AM	High	9.78`
4:48 PM	Low	0.08`
11:17 PM	High	11.88`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Saturday, 06/13
3:35 AM	Low	-0.61`
9:49 AM	High	8.99`
3:41 PM	Low	0.25`
10:00 PM	High	10.91`

Sunday, 06/14
4:30 AM	Low	-1.05`
10:46 AM	High	9.21`
4:36 PM	Low	0.07`
10:55 PM	High	11.19`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Saturday, 06/13
3:36 AM	Low	-0.70`
9:48 AM	High	10.01`
3:44 PM	Low	0.34`
9:59 PM	High	11.89`

Sunday, 06/14
4:32 AM	Low	-1.23`
10:46 AM	High	10.24`
4:39 PM	Low	0.16`
10:54 PM	High	12.26`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Saturday, 06/13
3:27 AM	Low	-0.66`
9:42 AM	High	10.48`
3:37 PM	Low	0.42`
9:56 PM	High	12.35`

Sunday, 06/14
4:23 AM	Low	-1.15`
10:39 AM	High	10.76`
4:33 PM	Low	0.24`
10:51 PM	High	12.67`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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