Rebecca Loveland owner of Downeast Donkey Walks with Kota and Ed. Photo by Kay Stephens

Downeast Donkey Walks offer quiet calm in Searsport

A calm walk through the woods with donkeys is what everyone needs

SEARSPORT—A red barn at the end of a dead-end dirt road in Searsport is one of the happiest places in Maine this summer. Inside Rebecca Loveland's barn, four gentle, sweet donkeys, Kota, Ed, Henry, and Cedar, are waiting for a visit. Her microbusiness, Downeast…

June 30

Community Meet and Greet with State Representative Bill Pluecker and Independent State Representative Candidate Shawn Saindon

Residents of Warren and surrounding communities are invited to join State Representative Bill Pluecker and independent State Representative candidate Shawn Saindon for an informal community meet and greet on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at…

Stay cool and keep your animals hydrated, out of cars and in the shade

Maine Emergency Management Agency and Maine CDC urge caution with hazardous heat and storms on horizon

Maine is expected to experience hazardous heat and severe storms beginning Wednesday, peaking Thursday, and continuing into Friday, said a June 29 news release from Maine Emergency Management Agency. The National Weather Service offices in Gray and Caribou report…

Firefighter Foundation grows from temporary Searsmont fundraiser with community support

OWLS HEAD — Elyjah Crockett, a firefighter for Newport and Pittsfield fire departments, stood next to the dunk tank at Owls Head Transportation Museum, Sunday, June 28, 2026, during the museum’s inaugural First Responder Weekend. His shorts, T-shirt, firefighter…

Inaugural First Responder Weekend brings a diverse group to Transportation Museum

OWLS HEAD — Emergency personnel from all sectors showed off their vehicles and their specialties and took advantage of the opportunity to learn about each other during the inaugural First Responder Weekend at Owls Head Transportation Museum, June 27-28, 2026. The…

Obituaries

Clairene Ann Mollison, obituary

KINGFIELD — Clairene Ann Mollison…

Fred Nelson Clough, Jr., obituary

AUGUSTA — Fred Nelson Clough, Jr., 79,…

Maitland D. Pine, obituary

ROCKLAND — Maitland D. Pine, 81, passed away…

Hester Anne Merrifield, obituary

JEFFERSON — Hester Anne Merrifield, 82…

Kimberly Sue (Redding) Sawyer, obituary

ROCKLAND — Kimberly Sue (Redding…

Lloyd A. Tolman, obituary

ROCKPORT — Lloyd A. Tolman, age 87, passed away…

Spotlight

Scullery Made, a new deli/cafe anchors in Searsport

SEARSPORT—The…
Family-run eatery also features a cocktail bar at night
Camden Rockport Middle School students to unveil Wabanaki signage at Camden Harbor, library

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How one woman is bringing South African and Indian spices and curries to Belfast

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Concepta's Studio is a culinary and design business built around culture

Galleries

Gallery XIII: An eye on the seasons

Heavy voter turnout in Camden and Rockport with local issues and candidates; state and national primaries

Main Street Buzz

Boat America!

Built Together: Growing and Celebrating the Trades - July 24 in Belfast

Evergreen Home Performance

Did You Know… Camden Lions Club purchases and displays the American Flag on Independence Day in downtown Camden?

Camden Lions Club

The Barn is Officially Open 7 Days A Week!

Southport General Store & Barn

Shop for Hope 2026: VIP Tickets on Sale Now!

New Hope Midcoast

Rusty Hinges in concert to benefit the Sail, Power & Steam Museum, Fri., July 10, 7 p.m.

Sail Power & Steam Museum

Empty Nest and all the Rest; a one-man comedy show by Clay Hausmann

Camden Opera House

Camden Garden Club Invites You to the 77th Garden Tour

Camden Garden Club

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applications due August 31

Grants available for resilience, hazard mitigation projects in coastal communities

Maine Office of Community Affairs letterhead

Applications are open for…

Friday, July 3

Opening celebration, book signing with illustrator of 'Do You See What I See?'

Andrea Boff presents her illustrations for the children’s…

Gawler Family Band performs at Searsport church

Sunday, July 12, at 3 p.m., sees the return of the Gawler Family Band at the…

beginning July 1, 2026

Healthy Kids expands child abuse prevention, family support programs into Waldo County

Healthy Kids, a community-based family resource…

Foraging for 'Foolproof' Edible Mushrooms talk at Merryspring

Mushrooming author and teacher Greg Marley will lead an indoor …

Those interested in participating are encouraged to register by July 31

Inaugural 'Partners in Care Community Golf Classic' to be held in Rockport

MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals will…

New Maine restrictions on certain rodenticides and herbicides now in effect

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The Maine Board of Pesticides Control (BPC) is notifying…

Pizza and Paddling in Warren with Georges River Land Trust

WARREN — Join Georges River Land Trust on Sunday, July 12, for a group paddle along…

engage and reflect on the words in the Constitutional amendments

Copy That! Handwriting the Constitutional Amendments offered in Camden

In celebration of our country’s 250th and knowing your rights…

MaineCare changes aim to provide more support for high-needs children

The state has begun rolling out…

MaineHealth Pen Bay, Waldo hospitals announce 2026 Independence Day hours

ROCKPORT and BELFAST, Maine — …

Winners announced for new Dale Hueppchen scholarships

"It is with great pleasure that I announce the winners of the Dale Hueppchen…

Large flame could be visible in Rockland on June 30

A large flame might be seen at Fisher Engineering, in Rockland, on Tuesday, June 30,…

life jacket rules, important message to paddlers, impacts of alcohol

Maine Marine Patrol, law enforcement participate in Operation Dry Water, July 3-5

Maine Marine Patrol press release banner

The Maine Marine Patrol will once again be looking…

Legal Hours, items prohibited in Maine, local restrictions

Know Maine's Consumer Fireworks Laws: Celebrate safely this Fourth of July

The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office reminds everyone planning to…

Blue Raven Gallery poetry reading series features David Baker with Page Hill Starzinger, July 22

…

a PBS documentary

Free screening of 'Andre, The Seal Who Came Home' in Camden

A free screening of the film Andre, The Seal Who Came Home will be…

Rockland Yacht Club talk

What it takes to prep for the Golden Globe Race, a 30,000-mile, solo, nonstop circumnavigation of earth

Offshore sailor and 2026…

This Week in Lincolnville

Restoring the Sauna

It was around 25 years ago that we built the sauna.

Backyard saunas are an odd feature of…

UPDATE: Search ends for missing campground guest in South Thomaston

UPDATE (9:35 a.m.) — The missing individual whom…

Friday Farm Tours at Aldermere in Rockport

ROCKPORT — Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s Aldermere Farm welcomes the public for free Friday farm…

'Postcards from Italy' film, conversation series at Strand Theatre

ROCKLAND — This July, the Strand Theatre will host a…

Supporting Safer, More Effective Offshore Enforcement

Maine Marine Patrol launches newest, largest patrol vessel in its fleet

The Maine Marine Patrol has launched the newest and largest…

Poet Ellen Goldsmith to share from "Are We There Yet?"

Cushing resident Ellen Goldsmith reads, writes and teaches poetry, all with equal…

Tides

Tuesday, 06/30
12:08 AM	High	10.00`
6:26 AM	Low	0.38`
12:51 PM	High	8.60`
6:20 PM	Low	1.63`

Wednesday, 07/01
12:46 AM	High	10.04`
7:02 AM	Low	0.33`
1:28 PM	High	8.66`
6:58 PM	Low	1.58`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Tuesday, 06/30
6:14 AM	Low	0.35`
12:29 PM	High	8.10`
6:08 PM	Low	1.54`

Wednesday, 07/01
12:24 AM	High	9.46`
6:50 AM	Low	0.31`
1:06 PM	High	8.16`
6:46 PM	Low	1.48`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Tuesday, 06/30
6:09 AM	Low	0.43`
12:25 PM	High	8.84`
6:06 PM	Low	1.77`

Wednesday, 07/01
12:19 AM	High	10.21`
6:46 AM	Low	0.42`
1:02 PM	High	8.85`
6:43 PM	Low	1.76`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 06/30
6:02 AM	Low	0.47`
12:15 PM	High	9.51`
6:05 PM	Low	1.81`

Wednesday, 07/01
12:16 AM	High	10.81`
6:39 AM	Low	0.47`
12:52 PM	High	9.58`
6:42 PM	Low	1.78`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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It's Gonna Be A Scortcha!! Live music Tuesday..

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Midcoast Habitat for Humanity and Restore

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HAPPY HOUR DAILY AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

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Wednesday at Brady's!! Happy hour 3-5 w/great snacks!

Brady’s

Don't want to design it yourself? Here's a fully customized one-page sell sheet for $55

DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

There's no raining on Windjammer Days!! Live music on the covered deck!

Brady’s

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Main Street Shop

It's Gonna Be A Scortcha!! Live music Tuesday..

Brady’s

Help ReStore Buy a Box Truck!

Midcoast Habitat for Humanity and Restore

Esthetician Rhonda Nordstrom welcomes you to Spruce Skincare

Spruce Skincare

HAPPY HOUR DAILY AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Wednesday at Brady's!! Happy hour 3-5 w/great snacks!

Brady’s

Don't want to design it yourself? Here's a fully customized one-page sell sheet for $55

DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

There's no raining on Windjammer Days!! Live music on the covered deck!

Brady’s

LOUISIANA NIGHT AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR MONDAY JUNE 22nd 4-8:30PM

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Obituaries

Clairene Ann Mollison, obituary

Fred Nelson Clough, Jr., obituary

Maitland D. Pine, obituary

Hester Anne Merrifield, obituary

Kimberly Sue (Redding) Sawyer, obituary

Lloyd A. Tolman, obituary

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Truck and Tractor Show

Tuesday Talk - Growing Flowers to Dry with John Fromer

Tuesday Talks - Basic Mushroom Foraging with Greg Marley

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Boat America!

Built Together: Growing and Celebrating the Trades - July 24 in Belfast

Did You Know… Camden Lions Club purchases and displays the American Flag on Independence Day in downtown Camden?

The Barn is Officially Open 7 Days A Week!

Shop for Hope 2026: VIP Tickets on Sale Now!

Rusty Hinges in concert to benefit the Sail, Power & Steam Museum, Fri., July 10, 7 p.m.

Empty Nest and all the Rest; a one-man comedy show by Clay Hausmann

Camden Garden Club Invites You to the 77th Garden Tour

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