ROCKLAND — Look for the rain barrels that the City of Rockland has installed throughout the City this spring. By capturing stormwater before it hits the sewer system, rain barrels can help reduce…
Commerce
Gold Star Standards of Excellence
The annual Gold Star Standards of Excellence Program Awardees have been announced for 2023. The program of the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence’s Breathe Easy Initiative recognized 28…
southbound traffic will be detoured
SEARSPORT — The Maine Department of Transportation is beginning work on a project that involves rehabilitation and reconstruction of Route 1 in downtown Searsport. The work area begins at Savage…
accepting applications for “Explore Maine’s Marine Economy” for Maine high school students
PORT CLYDE — Herring Gut Coastal Science Center has been awarded a grant of $90,120 by the Maine State Department of Education for its Summer 2023 Coastal Science & Marine Trades initiative.…
‘49.2% of depressed Mainers aged 12-17 did not receive any care in the last year’
ROCKPORT — On May 18, Knox County Homeless Coalition (KCHC) received a $10,000 grant to support their Mental Health and Wellness programs for clients and staff from Knox County Fund & Building…
Penobscot Bay Ringers recently staged its spring concert weekend, with a May 20 concert held at Nativity Lutheran Church in Rockport for the benefit of New Hope Midcoast.
The "Handbells…
Waldo County Dental Care Receives Northeast Delta Dental Foundation Grant
BELFAST – Waldo County Dental Care (WCDC) has received a $7,678.89 grant from the Northeast Delta Dental…
“The current proposal will allow the City to avoid a 4% pricing increase effective July 1”
ROCKLAND — Rockland Fire Department needs a new pumper truck, and for every 4 - 6 months that the purchase is delayed, the price of a new truck increases significantly. Grant proposals have been…
BELFAST — Waldo County Medical Partners Diabetes Services, currently located within the Biscone Medical Building at 119 Northport Ave., will begin seeing patients in suite 103 of the Cobb Medical…
Reporter’s note: On June 12, Rockland City Council voted 3-2 (MacLellan Ruf and Austin) in approval of this year’s park fee waiver for the Maine Lobster Festival. The following provides some…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
Kia must be tired of breath-mint jokes by now, so I’ll just say that I have no idea what “seltos” are, but I am impressed with their incarnation in steel. At a time when…
ROCKLAND — The Maine Department of Transportation announced that William Geary, Jr., is the new director of the Maine State Ferry Service.
Born on Vinalhaven, Geary is a 1998 graduate of…
opinion
The economy is in a confusing place right now. There are conflicting narratives about whether we are headed for a recession and mixed signals from different economic indicators. As inflation is…
many events planned, starting with June 3 pride parade
UNITY — “Diverse cultures, races, genders and identities are positive forces that bring greater perspectives and drive positive change – and a new grassroots community organization is determined…
Press release
A stunning new spa opens at the award-winning Boothbay Harbor Country Club. The luxurious spa will undoubtedly be unlike any spa in Maine or beyond. Giselaine Coulombe worked in partnership with…
OWLS HEAD — Jesse Ellis, a troop leader and volunteer holding many positions within the Knox Service Unit, was recently awarded the Thanks Badge from the Girl Scouts of Maine (GSME). The Thanks…
From Augusta
AUGUSTA – Central Maine Power ratepayers will see more bill increases this summer, next January 1, July 2024 and January 2025, contingent on approval of the…
ROCKPORT — Tony C. McKim, President and Chief Executive Officer of First National Bank and its parent company, The First Bancorp, has announced the appointment of Chad Place as Vice President,…
ROCKLAND — Monday evening, May 22, 2023, the Rockland City Council proclaimed the third full week of May to be Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands and further urge…
sustainability of homes, businesses, towns
BELFAST — In June, the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition will host a “Sustainable Communities” event, along with several nature outings.
The public…
addressing homelessness and housing insecurity
ROCKPORT — On May 22, Reverend Wendy Anderson of Nativity Lutheran Church, in Rockport, presented a donation of $1250 to Becca Gildred, Development Director of Knox County Homeless Coalition, to…
For those coming back to Maine, here's what's new...
CAMDEN—This is our annual “Welcome back” article to acquaint those who haven’t been around this winter to see what’s open, what’s closed…
‘the dedication of those who provide day-to-day lifesaving services’
First National Bank has made donations totaling $2,800 to fourteen Emergency Medical Service organizations in the bank’s market area in response to National EMS Week 2023.
In 1974,…
one seller wishes for his land to be conserved, possibly used for walking trails
Voters at South Thomaston’s upcoming June 20 Annual Town Meeting will be asked if they wish to authorize the Select Board to purchase approximately 129 acres of undeveloped land. The land consists…
Hodgdon Yacht Services is pleased to announce the launch of Boothbay Boat Rental. The boat rental fleet includes Angler 20-foot and 22-foot center consoles with 150hp outboards that can be rented…
Luke’s Lobster, Loyal Biscuit Co. among last year’s winners
The Institute for Family-Owned Business (IFOB) is seeking nominations of the best family-owned Maine businesses to be recognized at the 23rd annual Maine Family Business Awards.
All…
Racetrack Rescue
UNION — The rain and windstorm on April 30 - May 1, 2023 caused significant damage to the Union Fair. The most damage took place on the front stretch of the Arthur Kennedy Racetrack, side entry…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
Mercedes-Benz’s latest version of its GLE sport-ute has it all except for . . . well, more on this later. For now, let’s focus on what it does have, which is all the yacht…
ROCKLAND — “After nearly two years of planning board approval process and neighbor politics, much-needed affordable housing is finally underway at 165 Talbot Ave,” said Knox County Homeless…
May 14 update: Rockland City Councilor Adam Lachman wishes to clarify that though Oak Street has been reopened to traffic, organized activities and special programming on the street are…
SACO — Maine Water Company announced May 11 that Mike Ames has been promoted to Director of Service Delivery. Ames joined the company in 2019 as the Superintendent of the Camden-Rockland Division…
Finds home in former ‘Bob the Butcher’s’ old barber shop
WALDOBORO – The faces of Waldoboro are changing and we mean that literally; heads, too, for that matter. Dark Harbor Barber Company has established a shop at 904 Main Street.
Sam Weldon, (…
ROCKPORT — On May 6, War Memorial Post 30 American Legion mustered at the Marge Jones Recreational Fields in support of the Five Town Little League and Softball League seasons.
Legion…
BATH — The Maine Department of Transportation will be performing an inspection of the Sagadahoc Bridge next week - from May 15 to May 19. This bridge carries Route 1 over the Kennebec River…
CAMDEN — PAWS Animal Adoption Center welcomes five new board members, Cheryl Ayers, Karen Foxwell, Rieko McCarthy, Jill Parker and Jean White to serve for a three-year term on its Board of…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
Shock and amazement, but the new vehicle I was most interested in driving this year is not an AMG Mercedes or a mid-engine Corvette, but a pickup truck—this one, the…
BELFAST — For the third year in a row, First National Bank is a sponsor of Belfast Rotary Club’s 2023 Harbor Fest, to be held on the Belfast waterfront on August 18, 19 and 20.
With its…
Helping Mainers Learn New Skills
A donation of $100,000 to the Normand Dubreuil Scholarship Fund at Maine Maritime Academy and the Maine Community College System has been approved for distribution by the Maine State Credit Union…
helping young people with resilience skills, relationships, and aspirations
ROCKLAND — In early 2023, Rockland-based nonprofit youth mentoring organization, Trekkers, invited businesses from across the community to answer its annual call for support. As of today, several…
The Spring Hop featuring Bonnie’s and five other shops takes place May 6
ROCKPORT—“Living the dream.” That’s what people often say when asked how they are doing. For Bonnie Brooks, owner of Bonnie’s Place, a market for Maine artisans, that sentiment is the truth.…
A city councilor’s annual stipend; a matching gift
ROCKLAND — Rockland City Councilor Penny York presented the Rockland Rotary Club with a $5,000 donation in support of the Rockland Rotary’s Centennial “All-Aboard” Inclusive Playground Project.…
The First Bancorp, parent company of First National Bank, said Wednesday, April 26, that its board of directors has elected Bruce Tindal as the board’s chair.
Tindal served as a Director…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
Cheap and cheerful, yes, but Ford’s new midsize four-door Maverick XL pickup also has a neat party trick: it’s a hybrid! I didn’t realize this until I got in and . . . …
linking arms, hearts, and voices
“Life is getting brighter every day for local domestic abuse survivors through the growing collaboration between Finding Our Voices and the Knox County Homeless Coalition (KCHC),” said Finding Our…
The Retail Association of Maine (RAM) presented its Jim McGregor Award to Greg Dugal, the now-retired Director of Government Affairs at HospitalityMaine. This award is given to recognize…
overseeing the company’s business development efforts in Maine and nationally
ROCKPORT — Ardiah welcomes Joe Blakey as the company’s Business Development and Sales Executive. Blakey will also oversee Ardiah’s payments business.
For the last 13 years, Blakey worked…
ROCKLAND — Rebecca French, of Rockland, is among nine Maine banking professionals who have recently been promoted within Bar Harbor Bank & Trust.
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Goal is to create community center for entertainment, education
Belfast’s Colonial Theatre has enriched the region for over 100 years. Its closure this past September prompted a group of movie-loving and community-minded residents to create the Save Our…
BELFAST/ROCKPORT – Denise Needham, PharmD, has been appointed as the new president of Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital.
Needham is currently chief operating officer…
