New Dark Sky Lighting coming to Lincolnville Community Library

LINCOLNVILLE — If you’ve noticed an excavator, equipment, and activity in the parking lot of the Lincolnville Community Library recently, you may have wondered what was happening. We’re pleased to announce that the library is getting new outdoor lighting—…

exterior of a building on the university of maine campus

UMaine to cut faculty and staff

The University of Maine in Orono and its regional campus in Machias plan to lay off staff and cut faculty to address a $19-million budget shortfall projected for next fiscal year, a letter to both campuses on Thursday revealed. The reduction in…

Spotlighting two fan favorites: Mini Coopers and Broncos

Exhibitor Rally brings enthusiast-owned vehicles, motorcycles to Owls Head Transportation Museum, Sept. 26-27

OWLS HEAD — The Owls Head Transportation Museum will close its major summer event season with the Exhibitor Rally Season Finale, Sept. 26 - 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., bringing together a wide-ranging collection of favorite enthusiast-owned vehicles and…

Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame announces finalists for 2026 Student Athletes of the Year

For the 19th year, the Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame has selected 10 Finalists for the organization’s 2026 student-athlete-of-the-year awards. The Finalists are chosen from nominations — two boys and two girls from each school — from athletic directors at…

Firefighters called to large unattended burn off Beechwood Street

THOMASTON — Phone calls to Knox Regional Communications Center began to filter in just prior to 6:30 p.m., and while Thomaston firefighters headed to the station, Thomaston police followed a long dirt road to the source of a large cloud of black smoke looming…

Obituaries

Raymond Augustus Young, obituary

It is with profound…

Roger Hufsey, obituary

VINALHAVEN — It is with heavy hearts that we…

Arthur W. Bartlett, obituary

ST. GEORGE — Arthur W. Bartlett passed away…

Lloyd Roberts, MD, service

A Celebration of Life for Lloyd Roberts…

Jimmy Leroy Hall, notice

CAMDEN — Jimmy Leroy Hall, 83, of Camden…

Alan Crosby Pease, obituary

The Honorable Judge Alan Crosby Pease, 95,…

Spotlight

Camden finds a new 'happy place' in Happy's Take Out

CAMDEN—Last month, the…
Plans for outdoor music garden and tiki hut
Local filmmakers wrap up production on skate movie 'Hope Is Hip'

CAMDEN—…
shot and produced in the Midcoast
Rockport begins responding to FOAA requests, attaches processing fees to two

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Bowen, Jones, Collins, Mitchell, Gazelle Freedom of Access Act requests address a range of town decisions

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Summer on Sears Island

Schooners at dawn: Camden Harbor fills to the brim with windjammers for annual festival

Main Street Buzz

Coastal Senior College Fall Courses

Coastal Senior College

Tuesday Talk - What’s that bug in my backyard? with Roger Rittmaster

Merryspring Nature Center

Did You Know… Camden Lions Club purchases and displays the American Flag on Labor Day and 9/11 in downtown Camden? If you are interested in serving your community with the Camden Lions Club, please contact Matt Jones at: mjone10@gmail.com

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Endangered salmon may soon swim freely up a downeast river. But as the climate changes, a comeback isn’t guaranteed

On a recent…

Rockland's Downtown Main Street closes for Sunday Stroll, Sept. 20

ROCKLAND — Downtown Main Street in Rockland will be closed on Sunday…

MaineHealth Pen Bay, Waldo Hospitals give medical supplies a second life through sustainability partnership

ROCKPORT AND BELFAST — MaineHealth Pen Bay…

Island Institute among recipients of 2nd quarter 'Casual for a Cause' charitable giving

Island Institute is one of five Maine organizations…

community celebration Saturday, Oct. 3

Ashwood Waldorf School celebrates 40 years in Midcoast Maine

ROCKPORT — Ashwood Waldorf School will mark its 40th…

Free community BBQ at 4th Annual Name-Tag Day in Rockland

The Rockland Harbor Trail Committee, in…

23 works selected from more than 75 submissions

Alumni and Fellows 2026 Exhibition opens at Messler Gallery

ROCKPORT — Celebrating the work of its alumni…

'Drawn to Creation: Two Views' exhibit explores the natural world

ROCKPORT — Carol L. Douglas Studio and Richards Hill Gallery announce "Drawn to…

Children’s House Montessori welcomes new teachers

The Children’s House Montessori School (CHMS), in Camden,…

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Camden Public Library closed Sept. 24 in honor of Dave Jackson, memorial service in amphitheater

The Camden Public Library will be…

Multi-agency search warrant in Thomaston results in drug trafficking arrests

THOMASTON — Two individuals were taken into custody as a result…

MidCoast Maine Community Square Dance in Rockport

A MidCoast Maine Community Square Dance will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026…

Morgan Dube joins MaineHealth Orthopedics, Sports Medicine Belfast

BELFAST — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital welcomes Morgan…

Authors in Conversation talk to focus on writing memoirs about difficult memories

On Tuesday, Sept. 29,…

UMaine Extension offers webinar on greenhouse technology for growers, gardeners

University of Maine Cooperative Extension…

Glacial Erratics: Strange Rocks from Stranger Times

Ice age leftovers talk at Rockport library

On Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 6 p.m., the Rockport Public Library will host…

Local nonprofits awarded grants from Bangor Savings Bank Foundation

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'Identifying Backyard Insects' talk at Merryspring

Dr. Roger Rittmaster will lead an outdoor presentation on "Identifying…

Strand Theatre announces 2026-27 season of 'The Met: Live in HD'

ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre announces the 2026-27…

UPDATE: Second water main break in Rockland closes Willow Street hours after Broadway closed between Limerock, Rankin streets

ROCKLAND — The city of Rockland dealt with another water main break, this…

Learn how to help run an emergency shelter

With severe weather disasters striking with more frequency, communities fare…

Camden fields 22 town manager candidates so far, with six weeks till application deadline

On Aug. 26, the Town of Camden posted its help…

Maine Library Commission adopts sweeping standards for public and school libraries

AUGUSTA — The…

A Bird's Tale

Birds and Maine’s Stretched-Out Summer

During a recent trip to Pemaquid Harbor, the authors were surprised to see two young ospreys still hanging around a nest - the result of Maine's extended summers? Courtesy of Jeff Wells.

Mainers used to love to go on about how short the summers were…

Tides

Sunday, 09/20
12:43 AM	Low	1.68`
7:12 AM	High	7.74`
12:48 PM	Low	2.41`
7:22 PM	High	8.80`

Monday, 09/21
1:44 AM	Low	1.63`
8:11 AM	High	7.87`
1:49 PM	Low	2.26`
8:20 PM	High	8.98`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Sunday, 09/20
12:31 AM	Low	1.59`
6:50 AM	High	7.28`
12:36 PM	Low	2.27`
7:00 PM	High	8.29`

Monday, 09/21
1:32 AM	Low	1.53`
7:49 AM	High	7.41`
1:37 PM	Low	2.13`
7:58 PM	High	8.46`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Sunday, 09/20
12:28 AM	Low	1.54`
6:52 AM	High	8.14`
12:37 PM	Low	2.48`
7:00 PM	High	9.12`

Monday, 09/21
1:26 AM	Low	1.48`
7:49 AM	High	8.28`
1:36 PM	Low	2.31`
7:57 PM	High	9.31`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Sunday, 09/20
12:21 AM	Low	1.84`
6:39 AM	High	8.42`
12:35 PM	Low	2.65`
6:53 PM	High	9.42`

Monday, 09/21
1:19 AM	Low	1.76`
7:37 AM	High	8.55`
1:33 PM	Low	2.45`
7:50 PM	High	9.61`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Sunday Breakfast at Brady's and then FOOTBALL!!!!

Brady’s

Tickets now on Sale for 2026 Garden's Aglow!!

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The Good Table has everything you need to prepare your next delicious meal.

The Good Table

Stand-Up Comedy Night at Watts Hall!

Watts Hall Community Arts

Blue saxophonist Vanessa Collier on Sept. 25!

The Strand Theatre

10x Blues Music Award recipient Danielle Nicole comes to Watts Hall!

Watts Hall Community Arts

Esthetician Rhonda Nordstrom welcomes you to Spruce Skincare

Spruce Skincare

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Main Street Shop

Sunday Breakfast at Brady's and then FOOTBALL!!!!

Brady’s

Tickets now on Sale for 2026 Garden's Aglow!!

Brady’s

The Good Table has everything you need to prepare your next delicious meal.

The Good Table

Stand-Up Comedy Night at Watts Hall!

Watts Hall Community Arts

Blue saxophonist Vanessa Collier on Sept. 25!

The Strand Theatre

10x Blues Music Award recipient Danielle Nicole comes to Watts Hall!

Watts Hall Community Arts

Esthetician Rhonda Nordstrom welcomes you to Spruce Skincare

Spruce Skincare

IT’S A RAINY SUNDAY BUT HAPPY HOUR WILL HELP YOU GET THROUGH 3-5PM AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Obituaries

Raymond Augustus Young, obituary

Roger Hufsey, obituary

Arthur W. Bartlett, obituary

Lloyd Roberts, MD, service

Jimmy Leroy Hall, notice

Alan Crosby Pease, obituary

Spotlight

Galleries

Main Street Buzz

Coastal Senior College Fall Courses

Tuesday Talk - What’s that bug in my backyard? with Roger Rittmaster

Did You Know… Camden Lions Club purchases and displays the American Flag on Labor Day and 9/11 in downtown Camden? If you are interested in serving your community with the Camden Lions Club, please contact Matt Jones at: mjone10@gmail.com

Mythic Heart Theatre comes to the Rockport Opera House in October

Red Flag Implementation: Next Steps with Margaret Groban - Boothbay

Red Flag Implementation: Next Steps with Margaret Groban - Rockland

Fabric Dyeing Workshop

Exhibitor Rally Season Finale

Fall Grant Applications Are Now Open!

Yard Sale: October 3 at New Hope Midcoast

Tuesday Talk - Fall Herb Garden Walk with Denise DeSpirito

COH Blue Café welcomes back acoustic jazz pianist Myles Kelley

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