CUSHING and HOPE — Cushing and Hope elementary schools are among 160 Maine Public Schools that received funding for their outdoor learning projects.
The shift to outdoor learning during…
Commerce
Well-known interior designer Michael Hampton, who has led projects all over the United States, is opening a shop in Rockport Village under the name of Hampton & Co. The shop, at 25 Main…
‘proud of our employees who have helped us reach this achievement’
Hammond Lumber Company (Hammond) was recently recognized as one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Maine. This statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize, and honor the…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
On paper, this machine is daunting: A “hand-crafted” 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 tuned to 577 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque; every technological trick in Mercedes-…
to be recognized in the Oct. 17 edition of Mainebiz
CAMDEN — Allen Insurance and Financial has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine. This is the company’s 11th consecutive year on this list.
“Best Places results are based…
Restorative Justice Project announces volunteer informational sessions, training dates for Fall 2022
“We hope you’ll join us!” said Restorative Justice Project Maine, in a news release.
Informational sessions are open to anyone interested in learning more about the many ways to volunteer…
ROCKLAND — Even with prior warning of what to expect when the pallet arrived, One Less Worry’s Sharon Hobson was still nervous about how much space the bulk order would consume. On Monday, Aug. 22…
THOMASTON — Dream Local Digital’s founder and client success officer, Shannon Kinney, was elected to serve as a corporator for Bangor Savings Bank by its board. She holds this position as one of…
STOCKTON SPRINGS — The Maine Department of Transportation has begun work to replace a large box culvert on Route 1 in Stockton Springs. The project area is just north of the Searsport/Stockton…
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a five-week online course about wild blueberry production for beginning and established farmers starting Tuesday, Aug. 30, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.…
AUGUSTA — Home buyer interest across Maine continued at a healthy pace in July. Lower than normal for-sale inventory, however, is affecting the market. According to Maine Listings, Realtors sold 1…
CALAIS —U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be reducing the hours of operations for the Vanceboro Port of Entry (POE) from 24/7 to 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. beginning on September 11, 2022…
AUGUSTA – The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy has announced the formation of the Metrc User Workgroup, a 18-member panel tasked with review of the state’s existing, cloud-based tracking software,…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
The E-Class is my Goldilocks Mercedes-Benz: not too big, not too small—just right. It’s likely I’m not the only one who feels this way, as M-B has expanded its E-Class…
In business
Steel-Pro Incorporated, currently based in Rockland, has purchased approximately 12 acres in Union and intends to relocate its…
BATH — Camden resident and University of Maine student Max Moore recently completed the General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) summer internship program within the Operations Department. During…
grand opening is in the works the weekend after Labor Day
ROCKPORT—Put together a rich, dark chocolate gelato in a handmade waffle cone and a beyond beautiful deckside view of Rockport Harbor and you’ve got yourself a sweet little business.
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CAMDEN — More than 200 people gathered in the historic Camden Amphitheatre for the Camden on Canvas live auction, raising upwards of $55,000 to benefit the Camden Public Library’s Campaign for the…
ROCKLAND — “I’ve had guys here that have watched people burn to death in their car,” said Dwight Burtis. “I’ve personally held people on their last breath right here in Knox County. That’s not…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
The MSRP of our sample Camry is $37,654—which, until galloping inflation and the chip shortage arrived, was about the average sticker price of a new car sold in our…
‘Investing in these young men is important to us’
Seacoast Security, Inc., of West Rockport, presented two scholarships to deserving young students pursuing the trades in secondary education programs.
Lucas Castles, of Gorham, received…
The Maine Office of the Public Advocate (MPA) expressed doubt Aug. 4 that a nine percent rate increase for Versant Power is warranted.
The company, which serves five Maine counties covered…
ROCKLAND — The hand is carved from metal, but it is Jay Sawyer’s hand. Intricately carved details raised in permanent salute from an empty maritime uniform have been lovingly crafted by this…
Adventure Advertising, based in Rockport, has purchased the building and property at 191 Park Street in Rockland and will move its Rockland print and copy business there, as well as expand apparel…
The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce has strengthened its Board of Directors with the addition of three new members: Michelle Curtis of First National Bank joins as Board Treasurer; and Mary Tripp…
CAMDEN—It has been a twisty, tumultuous path for Blue Barren Distillery’s owners Andrew Stewart and Jeremy Howard. When they first opened on the “quiet side” of Camden in 2019, little did they…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
It’s a baby Benz! Apologies, Mercedes, but I can’t help thinking of it this way. The fact that it’s an AMG, a hot-rodded Merc, only makes it worse because instead of…
representing Maine in Washington, DC
Mary Kay Felton was sworn in on July 3, 2022, as the State Regent of the Maine State Organization of the Daughters of the American Revolution at the DAR’s 131st Continental Congress in Washington…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
Except on genuine supercars, we don’t see 200-MPH speedometers anymore, ever since manufacturers stopped pretending their cars could go that fast. This, however, is the “…
The housing market in Maine is beginning to feel the effects of rising interest rates. Sales of single-family existing homes declined 9.83 percent last month, according to Maine Listings. The…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
Except on genuine supercars, we don’t see 200-MPH speedometers anymore, ever since manufacturers stopped pretending their cars could go that fast. This, however, is the “…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced July 14, 2022, the implementation of a new gender option for the TSA PreCheck® application process.
The TSA…
CAMDEN — Members of the Camden Rotary Club are selling tickets for their annual Super Raffle. A drawing on Saturday, September 3, will bring prizes of $500, $1,000 and $1,500 to the three winners…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
Honda is a sneaky company. Well, it’s a brilliant engineering company; but it’s sneaky. Its forte is creating machinery that seems to fly below the radar but nonetheless…
UNION — Beginning July 18, Clarry Hill Road will be closed to through traffic 24/7 until completion. The Town of Union will be upgrading the culvert at the bottom of the hill to prevent the annual…
animals like Huggie get help and a second chance
THOMASTON — Earlier this year, two couples stepped forward to offer matching gifts to help animals at Pope Memorial Humane Society (PMHS). Martine Richard LaBrie and Dr. Henry LaBrie of Friendship…
Nomination Papers now available at City Clerk’s Office
ROCKLAND — The Rockland City Clerk has announced the City seats that will be voted on during the November 8, 2022 Municipal Election.
The offices and terms that will be available are: …
BELFAST — Local participatory arts nonprofit Belfast Flying Shoes recently received three grant awards. The gifts will support Belfast Flying Shoes and its community-building dance and music…
improving Maine National Guard’s responses to assault and harassment within its ranks
Appointments to Maine’s permanent Advisory Council on Military Sexual Trauma were announced Friday, July 8, 2022. The Council, established by an Executive Order signed by the Governor, will work…
permanent closure of adult group homes
BANGOR — Sweetser, one of Maine’s largest nonprofit mental health providers, has announced plans to discontinue providing adult developmental services in Bangor and Belfast. The decision will…
ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland is experimenting with a change in hours for City Hall, according to City Manager Tom Luttrell, in a news release.
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Local, county and state agencies urge residents to start preparing now for what may well be an expensive heating oil surprise in a few months. According to the Governor’s Energy Office on June 27…
ST. GEORGE — Absentee Ballots are available for the St. George Municipal School Unit School Construction Referendum Election that will be held on July 19, 2022, from 4 to 8 p.m.
The…
ROCKLAND — Deputy Chief Metcalf hired Tim Carroll as a fledgling patrol officer in 1991. Most recently, Chris Young held the position of chief for the same Rockland Police Department. On Wednesday…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
There’s no need to rehash last week’s explanation of PHEVs—Plug-in Electric Hybrid…
Community Engagement Director
Spectrum Generations, Central Maine’s Area Agency on Aging and Disability Resource Center serving residents in Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Somerset, Waldo counties, part of Sagadahoc county and the…
Several organizations in the Midcoast area are expected to benefit from a new Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative that launched June 27, 2022.
Herring Gut Coastal Science Center in…
ROCKLAND – Knox County Sheriff Tim Carroll is about to switch uniforms and shorten his morning commute by a smidge. In a move that creates a full-circle effect, Carroll has been hired to become…
preventing overdoses and infections through harm reduction programs
MaineHealth has received a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for a statewide overdose and…
