ROCKLAND (4/13/2021) – “I would like to take a moment to briefly point out the irony that we’re now passing an order to close a portion of Winter Street,” said Councilor Ben Dorr, “but I’m stoked…
Commerce
Wilson Street/Route 1A westbound to I-395
BREWER — The Maine Department of Transportation's ongoing work on the new Wilson Street Bridge will require overnight ramp closures this week while the contractor, Wyman & Simpson, Inc.,…
public safety, feasibility, community resilience, economic vitality
ROCKLAND — “It does not have to be a tourist town that we sell to others but avoid ourselves,” said Connie Hayes, Rockland resident and member of the 2021 Planning Committee for Downtown Rockland…
UNION — Yankee Clipper Pet Grooming, in Rockport, announced that after more than 40 years they are moving to a new location at 3121 Heald Highway, in Union.
“The staff from Yankee Clipper…
Finance Department: The annual budget is well underway. We began the development at the department level, in early January, by sending out historical reports in the form of an…
application deadline is June 1, 2021
Applications are currently being accepted for the Maine Community Foundation’s Patriot Education Scholarship Fund.
This renewable scholarship supports graduates of a Maine high school who…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Since the Paycheck Protection Program reopened in January, 15,515 Maine small employers have been approved for a total of $885,814,126 in forgivable loans, according to the…
CAMDEN — The Belmont Inn has been awarded a Knox County Community Health Coalition Partnership Tobacco-Free Mini Grant for upgrading its tobacco-free policy to a model level. It now protects its…
children with healthy starts more likely to live healthy adult lives
PeROCKPORT — The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center recently recognized Pen Bay Pediatrics for delivering exceptional pediatric primary care to the coastal communities.…
accepting new patients
BELFAST — Waldo County General Hospital has welcomed Shannon Axelson, CNM, who recently joined the WCMP Women’s Health department and began seeing patients in early April. Before joining WCGH,…
AUGUSTA — For the week ending April 3, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 2,100 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 200 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic…
The big lie is that 100% of recycled plastic is being re-used
BELFAST—Think you’re being a good consumer by dropping your plastic recycling off at a Transfer Station each week? Well, don’t wipe your hands and be on your merry way, yet.
…
application deadlines: June 15 (fall semester entry), November 15 (spring semester entry)
The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) seeks applications to its Adult Learner Scholarship Fund, which supports non-traditional students who want to change their lives for the better through…
geting students and adult clubs re-energized and active during the final months of winter
Along Midcoast Maine, winter time tends to slow down the recreational scuba diving opportunities. But for two scuba dive buddies, their time out of water, gave them the chance to do some community…
WALDOBORO — Busy volunteers from the Waldoboro Public Library will again be hanging out the open sign on the Village Bookshop at 25 Main Street, where it shares space with the Waldoboro office of…
April 30 application deadline
On March 26, 2021 Seacoast Security, Inc. of Rockport, launched a scholarship program to help fund further education in the skilled trades. The program offers two $1,000 scholarships to students…
graduating seniors from high schools in Maine
Applications are currently being accepted at the Maine Community Foundation for the Lydia R. Laurendeau Scholarship Fund.
Established in 2013, the Laurendeau Fund provides renewable…
requesting small items to keep friends and neighbors safe in the heat
As the weather gets warmer, and the pandemic remains present and challenging for many, Health Equity Alliance announces its Summer Gear Drive event to support unhoused and under-resourced…
AUGUSTA — For the week ending March 27, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,600 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 400 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic…
Mt. Battie Star Team, Liz Jenkins, Mid-Coast School of Technology, Sidecountry Sports recognized
The Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce Virtual Awards Gala premiered on the Chamber’s YouTube channel on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 7 p.m.
The Virtual Awards Gala was an…
ROCKLAND — The owners of Home Kitchen Café, in Rockland, are proposing to build a two-story structure on an adjacent parcel with the intention of using the first floor as a bakery.
Co-…
ROCKLAND — Principal partners for the proposed Breakwater Commons on Cranberry Isles (off of Old County Road) return before the Rockland Planning Board Tuesday, April 6, for further review of…
substantially improved historic properties, Leaders long-term impact
The Maine Preservation Honor Awards celebrate excellence in historic preservation rehabilitation, craft, and leadership. Since 1998, Maine Preservation has recognized historic preservation…
waiting list formed after creation of ‘Trans Youth Support Group’
OUT Maine is a recipient of John T. Gorman Foundation support for its work with LGBTQ+ youth throughout the pandemic. OUT Maine received $25,000 to help support queer youth, providing connection…
‘our commitment to guest and community health’
CAMDEN — Elms of Camden Bed and Breakfast is the first lodging establishment to be awarded the Knox County Community Health Coalition Partnership Tobacco-Free Mini Grant for upgrading its tobacco-…
in business
CAMDEN—Maine Seaside Treasures, a Rockland-based shop, moved into its second location on 14 Main Street in Camden and opened its doors on Friday, March 27.
Owner Connie Sawyer also runs…
opinionated at any speed
Two impressions always come up upon sliding behind the wheel of a Forester: First, it’s like sitting in a fishbowl, or a penthouse apartment—it’s so open and airy-feeling. The Forester’s tallish,…
helping LifeFlight purchase a faster, more advanced helicopter
Maritime Energy and Maritime Farms convenience stores are once again supporting LifeFlight through gasoline and diesel sales at their 13 Maritime Farms convenience stores. This program, titled “…
an enthusiastic and passionate person who can’t say ‘no’ when it comes to plants
After 10 years of service as district coordinator promoting conservation and farming in the Midcoast area, Hildy Ellis has retired from the Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District (…
search begins for next executive director
BELFAST — The executive director of the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce is announcing his retirement and departure from the Chamber at the end of July. For nearly four years on the job, Steve…
AUGUSTA — For the week ending March 20, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,400 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 300 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic…
online read-aloud, Zoom group meetings, story times and crafts in the amphitheater
CAMDEN — The Camden Public Library is celebrating National Library Week from April 4-10. The library will be welcoming neighbors to discover the many unique programs and services available to…
MIDCOAST — A total of 91 businesses in Knox and Waldo counties received aid money from the second phase of the Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program.
The grant program, backed by $200…
MIDCOAST — A total of 51 businesses in Lincoln County received aid money from the second phase of the Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program.
The grant program, backed by $200 million in…
WALDOBORO — The Waldo continues to grow and expand its reach with the appointment of two new members to the board of directors: Chris Cash, of Nobleboro, and Cristina Stirratt, of Bremen. They…
seeking director candidates from the central and western towns of Waldo County
Despite the past disrupted and difficult year, the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce has added two directors to their board to strengthen the Chamber in key strategic ways…
pre-K through 12th grade
The Perloff Family Fund of the Maine Community Foundation will accept applications for four grant programs that benefit public schools in Maine.
One-year Fast Track Grants of up to $3,000…
Knox County tobacco-free mini grants available
CAMDEN — PAWS Animal Adoption Center is leading the pack when it comes to the safety of their visitors and animals, according to the Center, in a news release. The Midcoast Maine animal shelter…
experts on oral health (in)equities in Maine
The University of Maine at Augusta and the New England Publication Health Training Center, in coordination with Maine Public Health Association, will host a webinar featuring a panel of experts on…
all types of boats sought; tax write-off included
Due to the current pandemic and uncertainty of the number of people that will be allowed at event gatherings – this year’s annual Boat Auction | Sale will be online. The…
Opinionated at any speed
It was a shock when Land Rover pulled the plug on its Defender model in 2016, an automotive classic if ever there was one. LR said it had a new version in the works; left unsaid was that the old…
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is soliciting grant proposals to support the development, implementation or improvement of programs, initiatives or activities designed to increase…
PORTLAND — The Maine Department of Transportation will be rehabilitating the southbound I-295 exit ramp at Washington Ave. (Exit 8) in Portland. The off-ramp wearing surface needs to be replaced…
not wanting to leave animals behind
ROCKLAND — PAWS Animal Adoption Center, in Camden-Rockport, is one of several Maine animal organizations to receive grants from the Loyal Biscuit’s Fenway Fund.
PAWS was awarded a $1,500…
New appointments added every Monday and Wednesday
ELLSWORTH — Northern Light Maine Coast and Blue Hill Hospitals plan to open an offsite, community COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Ellsworth. The Northern Light Hancock County Community Vaccination…
changing its name to reflect the move
ROCKLAND — Rockland Family Planning, which provides access to affordable reproductive health care, is relocating to Thomaston in April and changing its name to reflect the move.
The health…
AUGUSTA — COVID-19 has created the need for extended unemployment, and there are now a number of people who are coming to the end of their benefit year, according to the Maine Department of Labor…
AUGUSTA — For the week ending March 13, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,900 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 300 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic…
‘Final timetable will be set once we have these issues resolved, but we plan to start later this year’
BELFAST — Despite another round of discussion at the Belfast Zoning Board of Appeals March 12 meeting as to whether the nonprofit Upstream Watch attained standing to contest the city’s permitting…
helping to serve resilient and often marginalized youth
ROCKLAND — Members of Aurora Lodge #50, in Rockland, presented a check for $1000 to Joseph Huffnagel, of The Landing Place.
The Landing Place is a comprehensive youth program serving…
