BELFAST — Coastal Mountains Land Trust’s Learning Landscapes program is seeking volunteers to support teachers in taking their classes outside.

Outdoor learning is growing within local…

Maine Department of Labor is offering classes on Wage & Hour Compliance at a few locations around the state in September 2024.

This course is designed for human resource or benefits…

CAMDEN — P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center Board of Trustees has appointed Casey Baugher as its new Executive Director, effective August 16, 2024.  

“We are thrilled that Casey has accepted…

Certain habits can form quickly. Why aren’t I stopping? Oh, it’s not an EV! Hit the brakes! I was reminded of this when I first arrived at the bottom of our hill…

ROCKLAND — OUT Maine has received a grant from the Equity Fund of the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) to expand and strengthen the network of Gay, Straight, and Transgender Alliance (GSTA)…

THOMASTON — Joanne Moulton was introduced as Thomaston’s new Town Clerk, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. Without even sitting down, her official duties began.

Select Board members recognized…

THOMASTON – In the past 50 years, Select Board member Peter Lammert has seen blue come and go. Sometimes there was turmoil within the department, he said. Sometimes, neighboring police departments…

After an 18 month pause, The Restorative Justice Project Maine will be offering a new Foundations of Community Based Restorative Practices training this fall. The series includes six days: Oct 3-4…

ROCKLAND — OUT Maine has received a sizable grant from Jane’s Trust Foundation, which will be used to develop and implement a multi-year approach to address the critical need for affirming mental…

Three new members will enter the Maine Press Association Hall of Fame on October 19.

Naomi Schalit, John Christie and Larry Mahoney have…

UPDATE: The windmill blade was moved from Stockton Springs at 4:30 a.m., August 10, and arrived in Searsport at 7 a.m. with no issues. Troopers were able to keep Route 1…

ROCKPORT — The Riley School welcomes Christine Chamberlain back to its Board of Trustees after many decades of involvement with the school in several capacities.

Chamberlain first became…

The State of Maine has awarded $5.8 million in Business Recovery & Resilience Grants to 109 Maine businesses and nonprofit organizations to help them recover from last winter's devastating…

The Penobscot Bay YMCA recently welcomed Jan Leth and Chad MacDermid to its Board of Directors.

Jan Leth moved to Maine in 2012, after serving decades as World Wide Chief Creative Officer…

HOPE — The community is invited to Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s Annual Banquet and Conservation Awards Celebration on Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. The banquet…

Maine State Credit Union has achieved a three-peat, being recognized as one of the best credit unions in Maine for the third consecutive year. Forbes and Statista Inc. present this prestigious…

ROCKPORT — Pen Bay Medical Center is set to mark the end of interior work on a three-year project that will more than double the size of its Emergency Department.

On Wednesday, August 7,…

Some of my favorite cars now are battery-powered. Come to think of it, I have yet to drive an EV of any make that didn’t impress in one way or another. Or in several ways…

ROCKLAND — The Friends of Rockland Public Library will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, August 20, at 4:30 p.m., in the Community Room of the Library.

All members and interested persons…

GARDINER — The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing Exit 49 Northbound on-and-off ramps on I-295 next week to accommodate paving work. The closure begins August 4, at 6 p.m. and goes…

President Mike Flanagan presented Reverend Wayne Sawyer with Rockland Rotary’s 2024 Community Person of the Year award, while Rotarian Jeff Boutaugh highlighted Sawyer’s unwavering community…

Island Institute recently appointed four new members to its board of trustees. Each member will support and guide the Institute’s mission to boldly navigate climate and economic change with island…

TOPSHAM — The Maine Department of Transportation will be doing paving work and pedestrian safety improvements on one mile of Route 196. The project area is located between Smith Road and Main…

In Subaru’s family of five SUVs, the Crosstrek is the best-seller and also the baby—the smallest and least expensive. But it’s no longer a stripped-out loss-leader. Yes,…

“In a bold move to adapt to the evolving needs of entrepreneurs, the Rock Coast Networkers, after nearly 20 years of service, voted in February 2024 to sunset their organization,” said Chris…

There’s a reason so many independent pharmacies have had to close in recent years: pharmacy benefit managers.

That’s according to the Federal Trade Commission, which in a harsh report…

SAGADAHOC COUNTY — The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing some I-295 ramps overnight to accommodate paving work. The closure periods will begin at 7 p.m. and go until 6 a.m.

ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland is accepting exhibitor applications for the second annual Rockland Electrification Expo, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Harbor…

ROCKPORT — Pen Bay Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines - Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients…

Thomaston Town Manager Kara George writes about the Thomaston Fire & EMS building project.

In a time of emergency, it may seem like magic when calling 911 for assistance. From…

Maine Department of Labor announces its no-cost trainings for August 2024.

10-Hr. Construction Standards -

August 1 & 2, 2024 I 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Day 1), 8:30 a.…

CAMDEN — American Legion Post 30 will host the American Legion Department of Maine Service Officer, who will discuss the VA claims process and answer Veterans questions concerning the VA and their…

The John T. Gorman Foundation recently awarded 79 grants totaling $1.5 million to provide food, shelter, and other essential services to Mainers in need through its 2024 Direct Services Grant…

ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland will host a public Zoom meeting on Tuesday, July 30, from 5 - 6:30 p.m., to present the preliminary Rockland Bike Route Network Development Plan. All are encouraged…

BELFAST — Due to the high level of community interest in Waldo County General Hospital’s upcoming community forum regarding labor and delivery services, the hospital has moved the event to a…

On July 15, 2024, Governor Janet Mills swore in Dr. Alice Briones as Maine’s Chief Medical Examiner. Dr. Briones, a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, recently completed a distinguished military…

Lawrence Hollins has been appointed as the new publisher of Down East magazine, effective immediately.
 
“This appointment marks a significant step forward for the magazine, promising…

The Towns of Northport and Searsmont are among seven municipalities appointed to share $7,528,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for community and municipal facilities throughout Maine in…

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has advanced $1,533,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for the Owls Head Transportation Museum’s (OHTM) STEM…

WALDO COUNTY — More than $76,000 in Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) grants will help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Waldo County. MaineCF’s Waldo…

BELFAST — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has designated available funding of $12,832 through Phase 41 to be distributed through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) to…

Three things about this car jump out right away, or shortly after: First, it’s near-gorgeous—far sexier than a mainstream sedan needs to be. Second, poking the START…

PORTLAND — After conducting a national search, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) announces Nana Annan as the next Chief Operating Officer.

Annan brings more than 25 years of…

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded a $2.7M grant to Five Pillars Butchery (FPB) in Unity. The grant comes through the Department’s …

Christina Olson is famous, thanks to Andrew Wyeth.  Alvaro, Christina’s brother, and caregiver for many years, never gained recognition, but from his friend, Andrew.

Al and Christina’s…

ROCKLAND — The Rockland Land Use Review Subcommittee (LURSC) will be holding a public input session for stakeholders to learn about and contribute to the work of a newly formed subcommittee…

UNITY — Two Unity projects are among seven Maine organizations that will share a portion of a USDA’s School Food System Transformation Challenge, which is a part of the USDA’s Healthy Meals…

More than $90,000 in Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) grants will help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Knox County. MaineCF’s Knox County Grantmaking Committee awarded $80,…

AUGUSTA — In response to demand from employers in Maine’s growing aviation and aerospace sectors, the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) is opening the state’s first aviation maintenance…

After extensive analysis and public communication, the Maine Department of Transportation has adopted a new fare structure for the Maine State Ferry Service (MSFS). When it becomes effective, this…