Alex Cohen, of Camden, initiated a petition to deliver to the Select Board requesting a measure be placed on the June Town Meeting asking voters if they want to eliminate the paid parking program in Camden and to remove all the meters that were placed in downtown locations last Spring. (Photo by Lynda Clancy)

'petition's purpose is to allow the voters to decide whether they want paid parking or not'

Camden downtown businesses host petition to eliminate paid parking program

CAMDEN — Another citizen-lead petition drive has surfaced in Camden, this time to ask the Select Board to place an article before voters at annual town meeting, June 9, that would halt the paid parking system that is due to debut May 22 on downtown streets. Last…

Aerial view of Pen Bay Medical Center looking toward Rockland.

Celebrating 50 years of working together

Pen Bay: The pipe dream that paid off

Being at the hospital has a way of putting things in perspective, at least for me. Hospitals bring us together, touching almost everyone in the community at some point in our lives, and at some of the most emotionally charged moments — moments that bring out…

This morning I posted signs because people in opposition have trespassed onto my land, taking photographs, and using those images as public opposition to my project. I regret having to close down the property in this way because I would prefer to keep it completely open to you all.

blueberry fields now under camera surveillance, posted against trespassers

Northport to pursue moratorium that would slow, possibly halt RV resort development on blueberry field

NORTHPORT — In less than 30 minutes, the two Northport Select Board members and a roomful of approximately 40 town citizens agreed at a regularly scheduled meeting that the town will pursue placing a 180-day moratorium measure before voters that would, if approved…

Evan Stevens, the new creative cook behind Nomad. (Photo courtesy Evan Stevens)

Sunday Brunch, daily specials and ever-evolving culinary riffs on New Americana cuisine

The Apron at Knox County Regional Airport rebrands to Nomad

OWLS HEAD — Two years ago, The Apron at Terminal A, a fast casual restaurant helmed by Matthew Stilphen, opened inside the Knox County Regional Airport terminal. This past winter, with the help of Evan Stevens, a visual artist and self-taught home cook, The Apron…

This Week in Lincolnville: Maple Syrup Season

I write this on Maine Maple Sunday, when sugar houses across the state welcome visitors to see their operations, and to learn how this natural delicacy is made. I have only recently become aware of just how hyper-local this product is. In much of the world, the…

Obituaries

John E. Terry, obituary

LINCOLNVILLE — John Eli Terry, of Lincolnville,…

Alexander VanDyke Armentrout, obituary

ROCKPORT — Alexander VanDyke…

Delphina Ann Norwood Stred, obituary

OWLS HEAD — Delphina Ann Norwood…

Maureen O. Richard, notice

CAMDEN — Maureen O. Richard, 89, took her…

Georgia H. Mahonen, notice

CAMDEN — Georgia H. Mahonen, 97, died…

Muriel Hannan, notice

CAMDEN — Muriel Hannan, 86, of…

Spotlight

Opposition to proposed RV resort on Northport blueberry field builds with citizen petition, civic action

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First phase: 20 RV sites, three geodesic domes
Camden Town Manager recommends initiating search for new police chief

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Maintain status quo with law enforcement while town explores future of PD
Ice sculptures, makeshift bars make Belfast feel like big outdoor party during annual Ice Festival

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Galleries

Logan Bailey earns Eagle Scout rank after completing landscaping and bench project at Rocky Coast Home, Thomaston

Camden Hills Regional High School chess masters are Maine champions at statewide competition

Main Street Buzz

Blue Café performance by singer/songwriter Alice Limoges on April 1st

Camden Opera House

GIVE THE GIFT OF BETTER/SAFE BOATING!

Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Courses

A New Era in Real Estate: What It Means for Maine and Our Communities By Dennis Hilton, Designated Broker, Newcastle Realty

Newcastle Realty

Tips on selling your book without social media

DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors

Camden Rotary Club Hosts Talk on the Past and Future of Primary Care on March 24

Camden Rotary Club

Sunday Tidbit: God's Saving Grace Part 2

Eastgate Ministries

Attention Parents! It’s Not Too Late to Join a Spring Sport Your Child Will Love - Come Row with Megunticook Rowing!

Megunticook Rowing

Sail, Power, and Steam Museum is the new home of Four-Ton Triple-Stage Expansion Steam Engine

Sail Power & Steam Museum

Hanneke Cassel Band at the Rockport Opera House

Rockport Opera House

KCDC Meeting on April 14: Hear How Federal Economic Policy is Hurting Maine Families

Knox County Democrats

Hear how Federal Economic Policy is Hurting Maine Families

Knox County Democrats

Watts Hall Community Arts Announces Grand Reopening in April with Full Month of Events

Watts Hall Community Arts

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Registration opens for hands-on ocean science program for teachers this summer

Registration has officially opened for…

an overnight experience for youth ages 13-18

5th Annual 4-H Agricultural Symposium for Maine teens, April 19-21

ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative…

Rufus Wainwright to perform at The Waldo Theatre in September

WALDOBORO — Rufus Wainwright will be performing in his only Maine appearance at The…

MaineHealth Waldo Hospital welcomes Ellie, a new pet therapy dog

BELFAST — MaineHealth Waldo Hospital welcomes its newest volunteer team:…

Public Notice of Federal Consistency Review: Isle au Haut Thoroughfare Federal Navigation Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposes…

accepting verbal and written comments about the potential impacts on fishing in the area to be dredged

Maine DMR solicitation of Public Comment regarding 700 Acre Island Dredge Project in Islesboro, Penobscot Bay

Pursuant to …

'has been an open door for many teens entering the workforce'

Erickson Fields Farm seeks Summer Teen Ag Crew

ROCKPORT — Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a state-wide land conservation organization, is…

ticketed performances and free events

Watts Hall Community Arts holds grand reopening in April with full month of events

THOMASTON — After more than six months of closure…

Don Legere joins J. Edward Knight Insurance Agency

Don Legere has joined J. Edward Knight Insurance Agency as an insurance agent. With…

National Poetry Month

Waldo County children, teens invited to enter poem contest

The Belfast Free Library invites youth to celebrate National…

at Coastal Mountains’ first Learning Landscape

Happy Wanderers to hike Mill Brook Preserve in Searsport

Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust and Maine Health’s Community Health…

Flying Shoes community dance and contras, April 3

Friday, April 3, at The First Church, 8 Court Street, in Belfast, take a spin on the…

beginning in 2030 Maine's largest wasted food generators will no longer be allowed to put food in the trash

Merryspring hosts online talk: It’s All Food; Rethinking Wasted Food in Maine

Susanne Lee will lead an online presentation via…

Belfast Maskers

Playwright Richard Dresser, actor Xander Berkely to attend performance, talkback

Belfast Maskers will host a talk-back with playwright…

Pianist Danny Holt to perform at Bay Chamber

Pianist Danny Holt will perform at Bay Chamber on Friday, April 3, at 1 p.m.

"Known for…

Ranked Choice Voting info program to be held in Waldoboro

The Waldoboro Public Library will hold an informational program about Ranked…

'DIY Fly Fishing in New Zealand' talk at Georges River Trout Unlimited meeting

April 14, at 7 p.m., at Sea Dog Brewing Co., …

just driving around... and drawing

Georgia on my mind: 'Like moonlight through the pines'

Outside Plains, Georgia (Drawing by Rick Cronin)

When I cross the Georgia state line my brain immediately starts singing, …

Midcoast Habitat opens registration for 2026 'Women Build' in Rockport

Midcoast Habitat for Humanity has opened registration for Women…

nomination papers available, due back to town office April 13

Multiple open seats on Union municipal and school boards, committees

Union residents hoping to serve on the Union Select Board, Budget Committee,…

As religious tensions rise, synagogues and other houses of worship in Maine look to beef up security

Zach Schwartz stands by doors at the entrance of a building

It’s been seven years since Scott Nussinow…

“The U.S. and the World at a Crossroads”

Former U.S. ambassador, State Dept. official to deliver 2026 Cohen Lecture at UMaine

ORONO — A former U.S. Department…

MaineHealth Coastal Region highlights colorectal cancer screening options during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

ROCKPORT — March is National Colorectal Cancer…

Holy Week 2026 events at St. Thomas' Episcopal Church

St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, 33 Chestnut St., Camden announces its schedule of…

Tides

Tuesday, 03/24
3:38 AM	High	10.76`
9:56 AM	Low	-0.59`
4:25 PM	High	9.15`
10:09 PM	Low	0.66`

Wednesday, 03/25
4:38 AM	High	10.34`
10:59 AM	Low	-0.13`
5:31 PM	High	8.72`
11:12 PM	Low	1.07`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Tuesday, 03/24
3:16 AM	High	10.13`
9:44 AM	Low	-0.55`
4:03 PM	High	8.61`
9:57 PM	Low	0.62`

Wednesday, 03/25
4:16 AM	High	9.73`
10:47 AM	Low	-0.12`
5:09 PM	High	8.22`
11:00 PM	Low	1.01`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Tuesday, 03/24
3:14 AM	High	11.35`
9:47 AM	Low	-0.58`
4:00 PM	High	9.82`
10:00 PM	Low	0.79`

Wednesday, 03/25
4:14 AM	High	11.06`
10:51 AM	Low	-0.28`
5:08 PM	High	9.46`
11:05 PM	Low	1.11`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 03/24
3:12 AM	High	11.54`
9:38 AM	Low	-0.48`
3:54 PM	High	10.01`
9:53 PM	Low	0.89`

Wednesday, 03/25
4:12 AM	High	11.07`
10:41 AM	Low	0.00`
4:59 PM	High	9.53`
10:59 PM	Low	1.32`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Muriel Hannan, notice

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Blue Café performance by singer/songwriter Alice Limoges on April 1st

GIVE THE GIFT OF BETTER/SAFE BOATING!

A New Era in Real Estate: What It Means for Maine and Our Communities By Dennis Hilton, Designated Broker, Newcastle Realty

Tips on selling your book without social media

Camden Rotary Club Hosts Talk on the Past and Future of Primary Care on March 24

Sunday Tidbit: God's Saving Grace Part 2

Attention Parents! It’s Not Too Late to Join a Spring Sport Your Child Will Love - Come Row with Megunticook Rowing!

Sail, Power, and Steam Museum is the new home of Four-Ton Triple-Stage Expansion Steam Engine

Hanneke Cassel Band at the Rockport Opera House

KCDC Meeting on April 14: Hear How Federal Economic Policy is Hurting Maine Families

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