AUGUSTA— Police estimate that between 3,000 to 4,500 men, women and children went to the Maine State House on Saturday, Jan. 20, as part of a nationwide ‘Women’s March’ rally held in 35 states in…
Life
A personal story
This morning I had a cup of coffee, with whole milk and a spoonful of cocoa.
I had two pieces of toast with butter, a wedge of cheese, and an orange, too.
A good way to begin any…
Moves one step closer to $50,000 college scholarship
CAMDEN — Conrad Rocknak, a sixth grade student at Camden Rockport Middle School won the school competition of the National Geographic Bee on Tuesday, January 9th, 2018 and a chance at a $50,000…
Solo builder Jim Bahoosh on the benefits of a small footprint to speak at Hutchinson Center Jan. 19
UNITY — There are some well known challenges to living in a small home, but solo builder Jim Bahoosh, who lives in a small home in Unity he built himself, finds that there are many more advantages…
KNOX COUNTY — Health Affiliates Maine, a statewide substance abuse and mental health agency, announces the recent hiring of Dominique Gordon, MHRT/C. Dominique will be working in the Knox County…
BELFAST — Farms are often the largest remaining blocks of undeveloped land in Maine's coastal communities, and they often contain significant wildlife habitat. But development pressure in coastal…
AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap is reminding all Maine residents that Maine driver's licenses and ID cards are currently valid for federal purposes such as air travel.
In…
On Eating and Loving Food
There are some serious spinach pies being made in a little hole-in-the-wall down a back alley in Damariscotta.
It almost sounds illegal, and the fist-sized pies are so ridiculously…
enroll now
Belfast, Maine — Maine adults who want to return to college are invited to learn about the first steps to take toward…
RESEARCHING HISTORIC HOUSES IN CAMDEN
If you’ve ever noticed the small oval plaques placed on the front of many homes in Camden and Rockport and wondered what they signify and how they happened to be on some houses and not others,…
Donate Jan. 25 or Jan. 30
Severe winter weather has had a tremendous impact on blood donations already this year, with more than 200 blood drives forced to cancel, according to the American Red Cross. As a result, more…
Invites nominations for 2018 eco-Excellence Awards
from all 73 member communities by January 19
CAMDEN ‘— Camden Select Board Member Alison McKellar has received an ecomaine eco-Excellence Award in the Individual category.
"Behind every recycling statistic is a person who makes a…
The deadline for free arsenic well tests has been extended to February 28 for all well owners in Camden and Rockport.
Due to the success of the program, the Camden and Rockport…
Do you know a public school teacher who's making a difference in the education of Maine students? Nominations are now open for the 2018 County Teachers of the Year. Anyone can nominate an…
CAMDEN — After serving the community's aging seniors for approximately 120 years, Sixty-Three Washington Street is closing its doors.
With a capacity for six residents, the Board of…
ROCKPORT — As educational centers, Maine Coast Heritage Trust's farm preserves in Rockport – Aldermere Farm and Erickson Fields – attract individuals pursuing careers in agriculture. The lessons…
Talk of relocating SAD 28 administrative offices to the historic school
ROCKPORT — The Camden-Rockport School Board unanimously rejected a proposal to sell the Mary E. Taylor school for an adaptive reuse project. But in the same amended motion, the board also agreed…
ROCKPORT — Five Town Adult Ed is offering several exercise classes which are appropriate for both beginner and intermediate participants of all ages. Gentle Yoga and Rise and Shine Yoga are…
Thanks to the vigilance of Maine locals, Myla is back home safe
UNION— At first, the main priority was putting out the fire. Six months ago on July 9, Jean Stevens, from upstate New York, was heading home with her family after a visit in Union. The camper was…
On Eating and Loving Food
Lucky for me, this absolutely mouth-wateringly delicious dish happened organically, right in my kitchen in Edegecomb — the one with the glossy new forest moss-green floor :-)
It was last…
ROCKLAND — University College at Rockland announced that the preregistration period for the spring term, which starts January 22 has been extended through January 19.
According to UC…
Heidi Baker named GM, following father, grandfather
ROCKPORT — It was the Thursday before Christmas when Heidi Baker heard the news she had been hoping for: Maine Coast Heritage Trust had named her general manager of Aldermere Farm and Erickson…
AUGUSTA — As the new year begins and many Mainers are looking to renew registrations or conduct other business online, Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap is reminding all Maine residents to be…
Meeting this evening
CAMDEN — The School Administrative District 28’s ad hoc building committee, which helps to oversee the construction of the new Camden-Rockport Middle School on…
NOBLEBORO — Nobleboro Central School fifth grader Emily Tibbetts and her Big Sister Maya Bailey, a senior at Lincoln Academy, learned that good friends and good food go hand-in-hand. Since the…
AUGUSTA — MEMA continues to assess storm-related issues after heavy snow and strong winds swept the state Thursday. Extremely cold temperatures are expected to set in tonight and continue through…
AUGUSTA, MAINE —MEMA staff and partner agencies are fully engaged and monitoring as heavy snow followed by strong winds and extremely cold temperatures begin across the state. A conference call…
Maine Natural Gas issues winter weather advisory
BRUNSWICK — Maine Natural Gas, a subsidiary of AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a diversified energy and utility company, reminds customers to keep exhaust vents, gas meters and regulators clear of…
Camden National Bank has donated over $220,000 to approximately 50 homeless shelters in three states over the last two years. In 2015, the bank launched the community-based, statewide hope@home…
Granite Coast Orthodontics announced that Dr. Douglas Laliberte (aka Dr. Doug) achieved board certification through the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) on October 1, 2017. Dr. Doug maintains…
Maine, along with 48 other state attorneys general, the District of Columbia and more than 45 state mortgage regulators have reached a $45 million settlement with New Jersey-based mortgage lender…
check on neighbors, especially the elderly
CAMDEN — A powerful winter storm that has been dubbed “Grayson” is expected to rip through coastal Maine Thursday into Friday, bringing approximately a foot of snow and blizzard conditions to the…
On Eating and Loving Food
Pork pie. I grew up in Sanford, which was teeming with French Canadians. Most of my besties were French Canadian.
And most of my besties’ memères made tourtières. It always smelled…
The School Administrative District 28 (Camden-Rockport Elementary School and Camden-Rockport Middle School) is changing the date of its Winter Community Book Read, Creating Innovators – The…
Removes Rockport Select Board liaison, now what next?
ROCKPORT — Voting 6-0, the Camden-Rockport School Board amended the charter of an ad hoc committee that oversee the construction of the district’s new middle school at a Dec. 20 meeting.…
From Augusta
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage has signed an emergency proclamation to ensure Maine residents receive heating oil deliveries without delay and throughout the holiday weekend.
"The…
Winter weather and cold temperatures can be hazardous, even for Mainers. As Maine faces extremely low temperatures, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reminding people to…
Recipe comes from windjammer Chef Annie Mahle’s latest edition ‘At Home, at Sea: Recipes from a Maine Windjammer
ROCKLAND—The week between the holidays and New Year’s Eve has a lot of folks pondering the waistline and trying to find that perfect balance between healthy and delicious. What to bring to the New…
Winterize Pipes with these Tips
With cold weather in the forecast, homeowners are encouraged to take a few simple steps to prevent damage to household water pipes caused by freezing. …
On Eating and Loving Food
So, it’s the day after Christmas.
I woke up this morning and resolved to stop eating crap for the foreseeable future.
I headed to the kitchen and started…
ROCKPORT — The Camden-Rockport School Board voted 5 to 1 on Dec. 20 to allow Superintendent Maria Libby to continue talking to Camden Police Chief Randy Gagne, as well as the Five Town CSD Board…
HOPE – A boy in Hope, whose birthday and Christmas wish a year ago was to see his presents donated to sick children, kept the spirit alive this year despite a more limited time frame for…
On December 13, MistyDawn Bowen, Elizabeth Carver, Jacob Murphy, and Eli Ranquist successfully completed the 13-week College Next program. These students earned three college credits for the COL…
From Augusta
AUGUSTA — Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap is announcing the winning entries in the 2017 Maine Native American History and Culture Essay Contest today, and congratulates all of the participating…
Interested in becoming a teacher?
ROCKLAND — Teaching is an admirable profession and dedicated educators are always needed. At University College at Rockland, you can attain full teacher certification in the areas of Birth to 5, K…
THOMASTON — On Friday, December 14 Thomaston Grammar School held its annual Winter Concert. The concert was led by music teacher Dr. James Boyd.
Due to the size of the student body, the…
Tips from the state Veterinarian and Animal Welfare Program Director
AUGUSTA - The holiday season can be an exciting, active time for Maine families and their pets. State officials offer some helpful tips for pet owners and those expanding their families to include…
On Eating and Loving Food
Thanks to Facebook I was recently reminded of a story I wrote four years ago – probably my first – when I was still doing graphics. It was published on Dec.15, 2013, and I was thrilled to see…
Opinion: ‘I applaud anyone who makes a good faith inquiry into the way public officials are making decisions’
The public’s right to information about government activities lies at the heart of a democratic government, and in principle, we all tend to accept this as true. In practice however, it's not…
How to disrupt the flow
I’m not a shopper, I’m a buyer. For years I’ve been the grocery buyer and I’ve learned a lot from the grocery shoppers. Suspecting that there are others out there like me who want to…
