KITTERY — The "Maine Ahead" project on the Piscatacqua River (I-95) Bridge in Kittery is entering its third and final year on time and on budget. This project is improving safety and mobility on…
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all six travel lanes over Piscatacqua River open for the weekend
SEARS ISLAND — Save the date for a Treasures, Trash, Crafts and Bake Sale on the Sears Island causeway on July 24, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Vendor space is available for $15, paid in advance.…
membership grew nearly 10%
The Belfast Rotary Club welcomed six new members during this pandemic year.
“The Club had to move to online Zoom meetings last March,” said Club president Richard Koralek, in a Rotary news…
AUGUSTA — For the week ending May 22, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,000 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 200 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic…
AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Taxation Committee voted Tuesday in favor of a bill from Senator Chip Curry, D-Belfast, that would provide incentives to employers to participate in apprenticeship…
‘a show of support and respect for your neighbors’ safety’
CAMDEN — After a year of limited and no-audience shows, the Camden Opera House is ready welcome the public back in for a safe and busy season of arts and entertainment. And while audience members …
Brandon Sperling, of Spruce Head, was sworn in Monday, May 26, 2021 as the newest Maine Marine Patrol officer.
After a nine-week field training program, Officer Sperling will serve in the…
search begins for next leader
PORTLAND — The Telling Room, a literary arts education organization whose mission is to empower youth through writing and share their voices with the world, has announced the upcoming departure of…
a practice dedicated to hormonal balancing
BELFAST — Melissa A. Mathurin, nurse practitioner, has recently opened her new practice location, Hormonious Health LLC, in Belfast, dedicated to menopausal health.
Having specialized in…
CARES Act funding not enough to offset pandemic costs
Maine’s major health systems ended 2020 in the red as they grappled with the costs of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hospital leaders expect 2021 to be less dire but predicted the financial…
Toad Hall Editions sets up in Northport
NORTHPORT—A new small press has launched in Maine called Toad Hall Editions and its purpose is to give a platform to writers who don’t get noticed in the more traditional publishing arenas.
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132,000 Mainers had three or more chronic conditions in 2015
A recently awarded three-year, $1.2 million grant from the Administration for Community Living will allow Healthy Living for ME to strengthen its overall work…
ROCKPORT — Ardiah Managed Services welcomes Michelle Martin as the Northeast Business Development & Sales Executive and will oversee Ardiah’s business development efforts for Maine and the…
In 2021 alone, AUC responded to 228 calls
Unity Ambulance Corps (UAC) has been hard at work over the past year during the global pandemic to keep the people of Unity and the surrounding communities safe. The hard-working drivers, EMT’s…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate voted Wednesday in favor of a bill from Senator Chip Curry, D-Belfast, to help Maine veterans and service members and their families find employment.
LD 374, “An…
encouraging the next generation of caregivers to consider healthcare as a career
ELLSWORTH — Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital seeks support to strengthen the healthcare team of tomorrow with the launch of their Spring Community Appeal. With a focus on workforce development…
exterior, interior of buildings
ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland has contracted with KRT Appraisal to update assessment information contained on the city’s property record cards. This information is vital to the assessment…
‘waiting lists are skyrocketing’
Penobscot Bay CEO Melissa Bellew characterized safe, affordable childcare as an essential component of workforce development during a recent Camden Rotary Club meeting.
Bellew’s talk…
BELFAST — Waterfall Arts has received an anonymous contribution of $25,000 for their capital project, Waterfall Rising, as contractors finish the first phase for the new parking lot and landscape…
Maine Water Company (MWC) has announced 14 water infrastructure projects happening this year throughout the state. The company will invest over $8 million to improve service and to replace water…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor is tightening work search requirements for people on unemployment, reinstating the traditional work search requirements as of Sunday, May 23.
Maine…
AUGUSTA — For the week ending May 15, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,200 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 100 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic…
Opinionated at any speed
Pickup trucks being the Swiss Army knives of motor vehicles, Ford now offers a choice of six powertrains, three cab styles and two bed lengths for its brand-new-for-2021 F-150 series. Throw in the…
created to serve those negatively impacted by COVID-19; free and confidential
Midcoast Economic Development District (MCEDD) is offering assistance to find workforce training and job opportunities for persons living in Sagadahoc, Lincoln and Knox counties and the towns of…
Masks still required inside
ROCKLAND — Based upon CDC and State of Maine recommendations, beginning on Monday, May 24 the Rockland Public Library will lift time and capacity limits for library use. Masks will still be…
pressing needs
NEWCASTLE — The Frances Perkins Center has received a conservation grant from The 1772 Foundation in partnership with Maine Preservation for the France Perkins Homestead National Historic Landmark…
building resilience and promoting the mental health of Maine children
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine has received a $10,000 grant from the Kay E. Dopp Fund of the Maine Community Foundation. The funding will provide critical social and emotional development …
‘Teacher of Students with Disabilities among state’s teacher shortage areas’
The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development and UMaineOnline will begin offering a new graduate certificate in Special Education Leadership this fall.
The Maine…
VASSALBORO — The Maine Department of Transportation is doing paving work on Route 201 in Vassalboro. The project starts at the Augusta line and continues north for approximately 4.7 miles, ending…
helping marginalized communities begin careers or advance in the workplace
As Maine has become increasingly diverse with a growing immigrant population, New Mainers need help in developing skills and finding employment. Fedcap helps to provide vital resources and…
ELLSWORTH — Northern Light Dermatology is closing its practice on June 24. Norman Sykes, MD will be available to current patients for urgent dermatology care until June 24. All patients will be…
professionalism, work ethic, reliability, and self-initiative
ROCKLAND — On Saturday, May 15, at a ceremony at the Rockland Police Department, Officer Jeff Aeschlimann was awarded the 2020 Rockland Police Officer of the Year Award. Officer Aeschlimann was…
‘Without providing safe, sober and supportive housing, most people cannot make progress in their recovery’
ROCKLAND — The Mid-Coast Recovery Center has launched a $50,000 capital campaign to support repairs and renovations to The Friends House, a men’s recovery house located in Rockland.
“…
honorably discharged veterans released from active duty within the last five years
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, is cosponsoring bipartisan legislation to establish a first-of-its-kind Senate fellowship…
Maine Cater shares the wealth with cash giveaways to six restaurants
BELFAST—Back in December, we wrote a story on…
FARMINGTON — During a Friday tour of Foster Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center in Farmington, Governor Janet Mills highlighted the importance of Maine CTEs in training skilled workers and…
CAMDEN — Jennifer Coffin, ACSR, a member of the personal insurance team at Allen Insurance and Financial, recently earned a Certified Personal Risk Manager (CPRM) designation, issued by the…
Union Fairgrounds
UNION — The Friends of Union Fair will have the third annual Gigantic Yard Sale, Saturday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a rain date of Sunday June 20.
This event will be held…
‘Our passion is about lifting up Maine students’
PORTLAND — The University of Southern Maine has bestowed honorary degrees to the co-founders of the Worthington Scholarship Foundation.
During the virtual commencement ceremony last…
protecting and promoting public health
Every year, Maine Public Health Association honors excellence in public health by awarding distinctions to organizations and individuals who make a difference in public health in Maine. This year…
HAMPDEN — On Wednesday, May 20, the Maine Department of Transportation will begin periodic left lane closures on the southbound side of I-95 in Hampden between mile markers 180 and 176. These…
AUGUSTA — For the week ending May 8, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,300 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 100 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic…
An opportunity for kids to get out on the water
ROCKLAND — Rockland’s Sail, Power, and Steam Museum is the recipient of a $4,680 grant from the Maine Community Foundation in support of its free youth sailing program, SKFF (Sail Kids For Free).…
Opinionated at any speed
The Bolt harkens back to the Volt, Chevrolet’s hybrid of 2011-19, except that the latter was a sedan with a gasoline-powered generator that charged the electric motor’s batteries while the current…
ROCKLAND — “I think we’ve all acknowledged that ‘at all times’ isn’t practical and sort of defies common sense,” said Councilor Sarah Austin during the May 10 Rockland City Council meeting. “If…
AUGUSTA — Senator Dave Miramant, D-Camden, introduced Monday a bill to fix problems in the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MEPERS) Disability Retirement Program.
The bill, LD…
AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Labor and Housing Committee voted to advance a bill sponsored by Representative Scott Cuddy, D-Winterport, that would update the classification of service employees in…
Freedom Community Historical Society and Swan’s Island Historical Society are among 18 private nonprofit organizations to receive one-for-one matching grants for maintaining historic buildings in…
Offered by New Ventures Maine, Grow Your Business Online is an online, tuition-free course designed to provide…
fun activities, spring sidewalk sales
CAMDEN — With signs of spring popping up all over the community, coupled with a strong desire to celebrate the resiliency of local residents and businesses that have been patiently waiting for the…
