Belfast and Deer Isle offices remain open, South Thomaston office to merge

J. Edward Knight Insurance acquires Atlantic Insurance and Benefits’ property, casualty book of business

J. Edward Knight Insurance has reached an agreement to purchase the property and casualty book of business from Atlantic Insurance & Benefits. The change will officially go into effect on January 1, 2027. J. Edward Knight Insurance is an…

Railroad club hopeful for future returns

After 21 years, train chugs to Rockland waterfront terminus

ROCKLAND — Twenty-one years had passed since a train pulled up to the waterfront terminus of the Rockland rail line, according to Jay Sawyer, creator of the sculpture "Ridin' the Rails to Rockland." Yet, for a brief few minutes, Sunday afternoon, Nov. 8, 2026,…

This Week in Lincolnville

Moving On

Last week marked the end of one heck of a long election season. I am open about the fact that I am a pretty political guy, I’m a big democracy nerd, but this cycle was a bit much even for me. It got nasty, it got mean, and now we have to move on. The political…

Utah company in process of acquiring Rockland nursing home Breakwater Commons

Breakwater Commons, the skilled nursing facility on Old County Road in Rockland, is to be acquired by the Tide Group, a Utah-based private for-profit company that operates nursing and assisted living homes in Utah, Texas, Missouri, Massachusetts, and, if all…

Knox Clinic expands access to free, fresh produce with support from Nourish ME

ROCKLAND — Community members have a new option for free and readily available fresh food through an expanded Help Yourself community fridge now installed in the Knox Clinic lobby, 22 White Street, in Rockland. "This endeavor builds on the clinic's existing…

Obituaries

Joe Bishop, obituary

HOPE — Joe Bishop, 79, of Hope, Maine, and…

Lois (Webster) Candage, notice

VINALHAVEN — Lois (…

Ronald E. Bennett, obituary

CAMDEN — Ronald Everett Bennett, 88,…

Virginia M. Crabtree, notice

Virginia M. Crabtree, of Warren,…

Ib Evald Tang Barfod, obituary

Ib Barfod, born in Frederiksberg,…

Geary Eleanor Tibbetts, obituary

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Spotlight

How the Camden, Maine, skate culture outgrew its rebel roots

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A 60-year retrospective on the evolution of a coastal subculture
Camden veterans, others go extra mile for human ashes left behind in house

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'If we are not here for one another, why are we here?'
Belfast's Tender Nettle Herb Co. puts the power of herbal medicine in people's hands

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A DIY approach to affordable herbal products to support health

Galleries

Camden, Maine, goes to the polls: A Day to Remember

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Taking a poll! What times work best for a free Zoom session on book marketing in Maine?

DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

Help for Kyiv: Briefing in Camden on 11/5

Camden Rotary Club

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Eastgate Ministries

How to publish your own book event in Maine newspapers: no press release needed

DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

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assess farm finances, understand irrigation costs and benefits, interpret pesticide labels

UMaine Extension wild blueberry workshop in Waldoboro

WALDOBORO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer Wild Blueberry Regional Grower Meetings at three locations in December. Wednesday, Dec. 9, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Knox and…

'the timeless tale of the sacred and the scandalous'

'Samson et Dalila' Met Opera simulcast screens at Strand Theatre

ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre’s 2026-2027 season of Metropolitan Opera simulcasts will continue with Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Samson et Dalila”, the timeless tale of the sacred and the scandalous…

a passionate champion of farmworkers and all oppressed peoples

Peace and Justice Group to screen 'Dolores'

The Peace and Justice Group of Waldo County will show the film Dolores on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026, at 6 p.m., in the Abbott Room, Belfast Free Library, "to honor and celebrate this exceptional…

trio brings varied musical experiences and perspectives to their collaborative work

Trio Lasell to perform Belfast Chamber Music concert

BELFAST — Belfast Chamber Music (BCM) will hold a free a concert featuring Trio Lasell on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, at 3 p.m., at the First Church in Belfast UCC, in Belfast. Donations encouraged to…

Improving Psychological Well-Being in the Face of Climate Change

'Stress and Effective Coping as Our Climate Changes' talk in Rockport

The Rockport Conservation Commission welcomes Professor Thomas Bateman to the Rockport Public Library for a presentation titled “Stress and Effective Coping as Our Climate Changes.” The talk…

Raffle ticket sales start November 14

Friends of Rockland Public Library Festival of Lights Silent Auction

The annual Festival of Lights Silent Auction of holiday trees, wreaths and stockings, will be held Nov. 28, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Rockland Public Library. There will be free apple cider and…

An Irish Christmas at the Opera House Nov. 28

Mick McAuley, John Doyle and Cathie Ryan bring An Irish Christmas to the Opera House. Nov. 18. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

Irish musicians John Doyle and Mick McAuley join forces this holiday season, alongside Irish American musician and story-teller Cathie Ryan, as they bring their Christmas show to the historic Opera…

UMaine asks faculty to retire to address budget shortfall

a building on the university of maine campus

The University of Maine asked 158 faculty members at its campus in Orono and regional campus in Machias this week if they would consider retiring voluntarily in a move to address a steep…

CHRHS National Honor Society hosts revived Veterans’ Day breakfast, Nov. 11

students pose for picture at buffet table

ROCKPORT — A revived Veterans’ Day breakfast will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 8 - 9:30 a.m., in the Wave Café, at Camden Hill Regional High School. This event will be sponsored by the school’s…

the unspoken emotional realities of long-term caregiving

Caregiver advocate explores 'Neither Wife nor Widow' at Rockland library

Dale Ruth Sherburne, a caregiver advocate, speaker, and author of Neither Wife nor Widow will give a talk, Nov. 19, from 6 - 7:30 p.m., at Rockland Public Library, in the Community Room and…

application window: Nov. 6 - Nov. 20, 2026

UMaine Extension's Outdoor School for All program opens grant applications in second round

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has announced a new round of funding for the Outdoor School for All program, which provides immersive outdoor education experiences for…

UMaine Extension offers webinar on integrated pest management for greenhouses

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host an interactive webinar on integrated pest management (IPM) in greenhouse production for growers on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 6 - 7:15 p.m. “…

Rockland chosen for Maine's first hybrid ferry; passenger service begins Nov. 9

ROCKLAND — When the new M/V Captain Dinsmore is put into EV-mode, the passenger won't even know that the vessel is on (in the pen, at least), says Bill Geary, director of Multimodal Operations…

Three new members elected to Farnsworth Art Museum's Board of Trustees

ROCKLAND — Three new members have been elected to the Farnsworth Art Museum's Board of Trustees: Brett Haynie, Coby Lerner, and Nada Stirratt. According to a Farnsworth news release,…

also highlighting the 'Conservation Landscape Certification' program

“Reducing Your Lawn, Increasing Your Pollinators” talk in Owls Head

The Owls Head Conservation Commission will host a presentation titled “Reducing Your Lawn, Increasing Your Pollinators” on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Owls Head Community Center.…

Warren and the United States were both incorporated in 1776

Warren Historical Society meeting to celebrate 62nd anniversary

The Warren Historical Society will meet on Nov. 10, at 7 p.m., at the Old Brick School Community Center, to celebrate WHS's 62nd Anniversary. "During these years the society has collected…

Some students rely on raising most or all of the cost of their trip

Online auction fundraiser for Camden Hills 2028 trip to Spain ends Nov. 17

Camden Hills Regional High School students are holding an online auction to support their 2028 trip to Spain. The auction offers a chance to bid on the many gift cards, experiences, art, shopping,…

Hall Funeral Homes to host educational Lunch & Learn on ‘What Happens After a Loss?’

Hall Funeral Homes & Crematory invites community members to attend an informative and educational Lunch & Learn event, “What Happens After a Loss? A Practical Guide to the First Steps,” on…

A Bird's Tale

The Sparrow of Inuit Nunangat

The black and yellow bill of the American tree sparrow is not its only identifying characteristic, but it is one of its most distinctive. Photo by Jocelyn Anderson, courtesy of WIkimedia Commons.

In our post-Halloween and post-time-change Sunday afternoon lag, we went .looking for birds on the lakeshore where shorebirds and some ducks had been hanging out a few weeks ago when the water…

Incumbent Mike Ray takes Maine Legislative House District 40

Incumbent David Michael Ray, D-Lincolnville, is competing with Joseph McLaughlin, R-Lincolnville, to serve Appleton, Islesboro, Liberty, Lincolnville, Montville, Morrill and Searsmont in the Maine…

Is AI as dangerous as some say?

Doug Chamberlin explores questions of AI in Belfast presentation

"AI is the talk of the town!" said Belfast Senior College, in a news release. "But what exactly is it? How can you make use of it? How can you protect yourself from it? Is AI as dangerous as…

Geiger is reelected to serve Maine House District 42

Incumbent Valli Geiger, D-Rockland, reclaimed her seat in a race to serve District 42, which includes Criehaven, Owls Head (part), Matinicus Isle, Mussel Ridge Islands, North Haven and Rockland.

Knox County Sheriff Polky issues statement on his reelection

In a Nov. 4 statement, Sheriff Patrick Polky charted the administration’s public safety priorities, focusing heavily on regional resilience and human investment through upcoming economic and…

Rockland elects new Council, school board members, approves disbursement of opioid settlement money

Rockland voters elected Douglas Curtis, Jr., to serve on the RSU 13 Board of Directors, and elected Kaitlin Callahan and Daniel Flynn to the Rockland City Council. They also approved using $31,500 of…

Tides

Monday, 11/09
4:35 AM	Low	0.77`
10:58 AM	High	10.48`
5:10 PM	Low	-0.31`
11:35 PM	High	9.32`

Tuesday, 11/10
5:13 AM	Low	1.00`
11:36 AM	High	10.34`
5:49 PM	Low	-0.15`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Monday, 11/09
4:23 AM	Low	0.72`
10:36 AM	High	9.87`
4:58 PM	Low	-0.29`
11:13 PM	High	8.78`

Tuesday, 11/10
5:01 AM	Low	0.94`
11:14 AM	High	9.73`
5:37 PM	Low	-0.14`
11:54 PM	High	8.56`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Monday, 11/09
4:24 AM	Low	0.72`
10:40 AM	High	10.93`
4:59 PM	Low	-0.26`
11:15 PM	High	9.74`

Tuesday, 11/10
5:04 AM	Low	1.05`
11:18 AM	High	10.71`
5:39 PM	Low	-0.09`
11:56 PM	High	9.44`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Monday, 11/09
4:19 AM	Low	0.70`
10:31 AM	High	11.35`
4:50 PM	Low	-0.33`
11:04 PM	High	10.26`

Tuesday, 11/10
4:59 AM	Low	0.99`
11:09 AM	High	11.20`
5:30 PM	Low	-0.12`
11:43 PM	High	10.01`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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