ROCKLAND – On Feb 5, 2019, innkeepers, restaurant owners, volunteers, and business members who participated in the 15th Annual Pies on Parade Pie Weekend presented a check to the Area Interfaith…
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Largest yearly donation in history of event
The small batch craft distillery will be Rhumb Line’s new neighbor
CAMDEN— The “quiet” side of the Camden harbor, the marina and boatyard owned by Lyman Morse at Wayfarer Marine, is about to bustle with more traffic this spring with the opening…
BELFAST — Eighth graders from all over Waldo County explored technical skills and learned the importance of teamwork during “The Amazing Race,” hosted by Waldo County Technical Center (WCTC).…
‘It is a great way to get involved and form friendships with the team’
The most under-the-radar role in high school athletics belongs to student managers, a role traditionally held by high school students for their school’s sports teams.
To gain an…
‘I find that I cannot be the leader I aspire be on a part time basis’
VINALHAVEN — After two school years at the helm of the Vinalhaven School, Superintendent Roy G. Crawford is allowing his contract to expire at the end of June.
“I have certainly enjoyed…
"Art and our Natural Environment"
LIBERTY — Liberty Graphics, environmentally conscious T-shirt printers, is currently accepting art submissions to its 22nd annual $1,000 art scholarship contest. All high school seniors residing…
How are caregivers surviving?
One in seven middle-aged adults provides physical, emotional or financial support to an aging parent, child or other family member. They are unpaid and are considered the “sandwich generation” who…
ORONO — The University of Maine recognized 2,388 students for achieving Dean's List honors in the fall 2018 semester. Of the students who made the Dean's List, 1,666 are from Maine, 669 are from…
Introduces the Sea Rocket
ISLESBORO- Recently, Islesboro Central School was visited by Graham Hawkes, ocean explorer and submersible inventor, as part of a partnership between HAWX Open Ocean, Hurricane Island Center for…
2019 Toboggan National Championships
CAMDEN — “There are some teams that I think intentionally try to mess with me in the pronunciation of their names,” said Toboggan Nationals announcer Tom Dowd, a week before the Camden Snow Bowl’s…
For individuals, collaborators in social and environmental justice work
MIDCOAST— Do you have a great idea to help your community but just need that leg up to find more support and collaboration? New England Grassroots Environment Fund, an organization dedicated to…
Valentine’s Day breakfast to help educate students
ROCKPORT — The mantra of our country for the last few years has been that any change to be seen in the country starts with the millions of students, who have the ability to influence the future of…
ROCKPORT — For the third year in a row, Knox County Homeless Coalition was able to make wishes come true during the holidays for more than 100 families.
This was done “through the help…
BELFAST — Belfast’s second annual Winter Whoopla Celebration saw an active second day on Saturday, Feb. 2, with a variety of activities available to participants,…
Get ready for a celebration of the human form with the Third Annual “What’s Nude in Boothbay Harbor?” a show featuring nude paintings, paper work, fiber, sculpture and…
Cheering on their favorite teams
THOMASTON — Students at Thomaston Grammar School showed their spirit, Friday, Feb. 1, by wearing clothing in support of the Patriots (or another team of their choosing).
“It was a great…
AUGUSTA — As part of the Maine Department of Education’s ongoing efforts to highlight Maine’s outstanding teachers, nominations are now open for the 2019 County Teachers of the Year and 2020…
Five Town CSD Adult and Community Education has a wide range of classes beginning in the upcoming weeks. There are many free classes available, including:
Integrated…
RSU 71 elementary schools are preparing for kindergarten screening in May for the 2019-2020 school year. The district is encouraging families with a child who will…
The Friends of Maine State Parks, in cooperation with the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands, have embarked on the second year of a pilot program to provide Maine State Park Vehicle Passes for day-…
BELFAST — Throughout February, Belfast Free Library will waive overdue fines for patrons who donate non-perishable food items. All donations will go to the Belfast Greater Bay Area Ministerium…
ROCKLAND — Students recognized for December’s Student of the Month at Midcoast School of Technology show up for school, try new things, and take pride in their accomplishments.
Elliott…
‘I never thought I’d get to a point where complete strangers would thank me for the tips and tricks I share on my channel’
CUSHING — If you see Kristina Moro with a camera in hand, it is likely the fifth grade teacher at Cushing Community School is either in the process of vlogging her experience as a teacher for her…
frigid temperatures arrive Thursday
KNOX COUNTY - Meteorologists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are calling for snow overnight Tuesday…
ROCKLAND — At the Lighthouse Museum, where we eagerly collected our ticket badges, maps of participating businesses, and no-waste, reusable, metal pie-eating forks to begin sampling the delicacies…
BANGOR — Husson University recently announced their honors scholars from Fall semester 2018. The list includes several students…
true friends listen, support, give calm advice, want others to do well
THOMASTON — Several students were recognized for the attribute of Friendship at a Thomaston Grammar School assembly, Friday, Jan. 25…
AUGUSTA — With the number of influenza cases continuing to rise throughout Maine and likely entering widespread status within the next two weeks, the Maine Center for Disease Control and…
concepts, practices, and skills required to manage an enterprise
BELFAST — A three-day certificate program in Project Management will be offered March 22, March 29, and April 5, at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center.…
Belfast — Preparation for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) will be the focus of eight weekly classes at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center beginning…
This Rockport Garden Club’s executive board members gathered January 18 at the Waterfront Restaurant in Camden.
The new Board members enjoyed a tasty lunch and worked on many events and…
ROCKPORT - The Penobscot Bay YMCA is committed to strengthening community. The Y is here for its friends and neighbors including the federal employees whose families and loved ones are impacted…
Duo to present All-ages bilingual performance
CAMDEN - Clown duo Pinot & Augustine will bring their joyful, family friendly show to the Camden Opera House on Wednesday, February 6 at 6 p.m. The Camden Public Library and Camden Opera…
Trekkers’ LEAP Program
MIDCOAST — Trekkers’ LEAP (Launching Empowered and Aspiring Professionals) is a program designed to help Trekkers’ students gain the real-life experience necessary to make informed decisions about…
full time, part time, online
ORONO — The Bachelor of University Studies (B.U.S.) is UMaine’s degree completion program for busy adults. Many adults who have…
Meetings held Tuesday mornings at Belfast’s Unitarian Universalist Church
BELFAST — Those in recovery face a tough and often perilous road en route to a life free from the chains of addiction, but some in Waldo County are getting support…
Position offers support to those struggling with addiction
BELFAST — Volunteers of America Northern New England and the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office are recruiting volunteers to train to become part of the newly formed…
ROCKPORT — Five Town CSD Adult and Community Education has a wide range of classes beginning in the upcoming weeks. Many free classes are available. Get a break from…
No, literally, check it out of the Rockland Public Library for two weeks!
ROCKLAND — It’s January, the time for resolutions and reassessments. For many, losing weight and getting fit are a priority.
Inspired by…
ROCKLAND — Alydia is quite the well-rounded and accomplished musician, according to a news release. At the Academy, she takes private voice and piano lessons with Abi Nash, is a member of the teen…
CAMDEN/ROCKLAND — The kids were just kids as they chowed down on pizza and wings at Rockland Fire/EMS. Their wounds were no longer agonizingly painful, but they had one thing in common — they had…
become clear and accurate speakers of spanish and french
ROCKLAND — For 32 years, Penobscot Language School has brought the world to Maine by serving as a language and cultural…
More than $4 million in grant awards made during last decade
CAMDEN – Grant applications will be available beginning on Feb. 4 at unitedmidcoastcharities.org for the organization’s 2019 grant cycle. The deadline for all grant applications is Tuesday, March…
CAMDEN – The Camden Lions Club along with the Camden Rockport Middle School announced the winners of its annual Peace Poster Contest with a dinner and ceremony at the Lions Club at 10 Lions Lane…
Meatless Mondays
Monday, January 28, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland, ME
Have you considered reducing how much meat you…
Combination of near zero temperatures and gusty winds may freeze pipes
SACO — Near zero temperatures and gusty winds are in the forecast for Sunday and Monday, and homeowners are encouraged to take a few simple steps to prevent damage caused by freezing of water…
Elements of Leadership
The Penobscot Bay Pilot’s series, “Elements of Leadership,” features leaders in local communities who reflect on the motivations and challenges faced by those in leadership roles.
For the…
one of 11 students selected
ROCKLAND — Natasha Seavey, a graduate of Rockland District High School who attends the University of New England College of Dental Medicine, was one of 11 students selected to receive the 2018…
‘You fall, we happily pick you up’
Join the Ragged Mountain Ski Patrol for a fundraiser to support the Camden Snow Bowl’s local patrol organization. The event…
ROCKLAND - The Penobscot Bay YMCA spearheaded a partnership of local Knox County nonprofits for a special staff training opportunity on Friday, January 11, 2019, at the Flanagan Community Center…
