BELFAST — “Congratulations to BAHS junior Daniel Snider for winning the Belfast Lions Club Annual Speak-Out Competition held March 5 at the local Lions Club meeting,” said the Club, in a news…
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Gov. Janet Mills: ‘virus is a quickly evolving situation’
Good morning, this is Governor Janet Mills: By now I am sure you have heard of the coronavirus, which is sometimes referred to as COVID-19. The Maine CDC, the Centers for Disease Control…
BELFAST — The Regional School Unit 71 Superintendent of Schools, Mary Alice McLean, distributed the following letter to members of the RSU 71 community Monday, March 2.
RSU…
ROCKLAND — Belfast collage artist Deborah Stevenson returns to teach a Coastal Senior College course at UMA Rockland Center for six Tuesdays, beginning on April 7, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Beginning the Journey of Nonviolent Communication and Empathy; Past Trauma and Current Relationships: Integrating Nonviolent Communication and Interpersonal Neurobiology
BELFAST — Nonviolent communication expert Peggy Smith will lead a series of workshops at the Hutchinson Center in April and May as part of the University of Maine Hutchinson Center’s professional…
thinking of the group rather than themselves
THOMASTON — Several students were recognized for the attribute of Teamwork at an assembly, Wednesday, March 4, at Thomaston Grammar School.
According to TGS, Billy Martin, a former New…
make a positive impact while expanding resumes and social circles
ROCKPORT — Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a state-wide land conservation organization, is offering teens ages 14-18 paid internships through the Teen Ag Crew program at Erickson Fields Preserve,…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) announced today, March 5, that testing for the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) at the state's Health and Environmental…
a day in the life of a Trekkers’ AmeriCorps volunteer can vary widely
Every year, 75,000 AmeriCorps members serve through more than 20,000 schools, nonprofits, and community and faith-based organizations across the country. These citizens have played a critical role…
CALL TO ARTISTS!
BELFAST — Maine artists, 50 years of age and above, are invited to enter one piece of their work in the 18th Annual Senior College Festival of Art, to be held at the University of Maine Hutchinson…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) shared current travel guidance Wednesday, March 4 in light of the evolving global response to 2019 novel coronavirus (…
ROCKPORT — Five Town CSD Adult and Community Education is offering several new classes this year.
Nature Writing Through Personal Essay is a new class being taught by Laurie Murray,…
AUGUSTA — Voters heading to the polls March 3 were faced with one state referendum question, a people’s veto to legislation signed into law by Governor Janet Mills in May 2019.
The question…
AUGUSTA — Voters heading to the polls March 3 were faced with one state referendum question, a people’s veto to legislation signed into law by Governor Janet Mills in May 2019.
The question…
Toxicology and Aging
ROCKLAND — Rorie Short, a student in biology at the UMA Rockland Center, has been accepted to the Bridging Disciplines: The Impacts of Environmental Chemicals on Aging and Physiology research…
the 19th Amendment’s impact on society, culture, and democracy
AUGUSTA — Maine students in grades 4-12 are invited to submit entries for this year’s Law Day contests sponsored by the Maine State Bar Association. This year’s theme is “Your Vote, Your Voice,…
BELFAST — “Spring forward into an exceptional opportunity to expand your experiential and educational horizons and have some fun meeting old and new friends,” said Belfast Senior College, in a…
UNITY — The Regional School Unit 3 Superintendent of Schools, Charles Brown, distributed the following letter to members of the RSU 3 community Tuesday, March 3.
RSU 3…
ROCKLAND — The regular monthly meeting of the RSU 13 School Board will not be held Thursday, March 5, according to a Tuesday morning email from the district’s administrative team.
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services said that the Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services will be renamed to the…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills today, March 2, convened her Coronavirus Response Team charged with coordinating State government’s response across departments and…
reduce food waste, develop healthy habits, raise money for Game Loft
BELFAST — The Game Loft has launched the Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Pantry Challenge Fundraiser. The Pantry Challenge is a quest to eat as much of the food you already have, with little…
UNITY — Students attending classes within the RSU 3 school district may see a change to the school calendar this month, pending school board approval.
Due to the usage of six storm days…
ROCKLAND — Oceanside students eligible to vote in the March 3 elections have the opportunity to receive an excused tardy and community service credit.
Students who take a selfie outside…
march 3, 2020 elections
AUGUSTA — Voters heading to the polls March 3 will be faced with one state referendum question, a people’s veto to legislation signed into law by Governor Janet Mills in May 2019.
The…
march 3, 2020 elections
AUGUSTA — Voters around the state heading to the polls Tuesday, March 3, will vote on a people’s veto state referendum question on whether a bill signed into law last year by Governor Janet Mills…
ISLESBORO — Join Islesboro Central School for Discover ICS Day, Tuesday, March 10. The School invites students entering grades 6-12 to observe classes, meet teachers, attend an All-School meeting…
Relationships with Coastal Opportunities clients bring happiness to many people – not just to lifelong friends.
Most Sunday mornings, Elaine Davis calls her friend Louis, who lives down the street, to ask if he’d like a ride to the Congregational Church in Camden. If he does, she’ll drive along to his…
designing costumes, writing and directing plays, acting
ROCKPORT — The Camden Hills Regional High School Visual and Performing Arts Student of the Month in March is senior Jan Low. Just as comfortable onstage as behind the scenes designing and…
CAMDEN and ROCKPORT — Warming soil is beckoning. Carrots, squash, lettuce, what’s your wish? According to a news release, Penobscot Bay Community Gardens offers eager gardeners plots at two sites…
Applications must be postmarked before March 31
ROCKLAND — The Maine Lobster Festival is looking for 20 young women to serve as Sea Princesses and compete for the title of Maine Sea Goddess at the 2020 Maine Lobster Festival. This is a…
treasurer of the Bangor Homeless Shelter to share her client perspectives
CAMDEN — United Midcoast Charities will present its March offering in the Learn with UMC series, Effective Relationships with Wealth Managers, Friday, March 13, from 9 - 11 a.m., at 16 Bayview, in…
bill co-sponsored by rep. scott cuddy of winterport
AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate unanimously voted Thursday, Feb. 27 in favor of a bill by Sen. Erin Herbig, D-Belfast, to support career and technical education (CTE).
The bill, LD 2022, “An…
The Postal Service will be dedicating the Maine Statehood stamp on Sunday, March 15 at the Augusta Armory, 179 Western Ave.
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BELFAST — PAWS Animal Adoption has been selected as a beneficiary of the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program for the month of March.
The Hannaford…
Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22
Community members interested in obtaining their Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification can now do so while benefiting the students of Waldo County Technical Center (WCTC).
North Star…
Steps include updating equipment and protocols, working with partners statewide
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) outlined today, Feb. 28, steps that Maine is taking to prepare for the potential spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus to…
suffered greatly during the Revolution; entirely abandoned for five years
BELFAST — “Becoming Belfast, Maine, 1770 -1820,” an exhibit created by the Belfast Historical Society & Museum, will be on display, March 2 through April 15, in the Kramer Gallery of the…
Wash hands, again and again. Symptoms? Call the doctor’s office first
MIDCOAST — The spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) across the globe has galvanized local doctors to ensure infectious disease fighting systems are in place. They are in constant…
The Regional School Unit 13 Superintendent of Schools, John C. McDonald, distributed the following letter to members of the RSU 13 community on Thursday, Feb. 27.
RSU 13…
ELLSWORTH and BLUE HILL — Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital (MCH) and Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital (BHH) welcome Kurt Judson, PA-C to the Northern Light Orthopedic…
immediately issued proclamation
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills signed into law LD 2029, An Act to Make March Maine Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, on Tuesday, Feb. 25, and issued the first proclamation to raise awareness of…
PAWS Cares Community Clinics: meeting the needs of the community
CAMDEN — First National Bank recently donated $5,000 to the PAWS Animal Adoption Center towards their PAWS Cares program.
PAWS Animal Adoption Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated…
Some Quarry Hill residents unhappy with the idea
Quarry Hill, the Camden retirement community, sustained $4.4 million in operating losses over the past five years, while the Knox Center, in Rockland, lost $5.3 million over the same period,…
Free program helps aspiring aquaculturists launch shellfish or seaweed businesses
ROCKLAND — Have you ever thought about gaining a new source of income by growing mussels, oysters, or seaweed? Island Institute is now accepting applications for its 2020 Aquaculture Business…
This year in RSU 71 we have been focused on classroom instruction that elicits three states of being in each of our K - 12 students. I have been referring to these…
‘it is important to expose our students to races and identities beyond the Maine status quo’
ROCKPORT — Two members of the Camden Hills Regional High School community will be facilitating a workshop for English teachers in Maine next month on the importance of introducing race, culture…
MIDCOAST — Join Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital and Dress in Blue on Friday, March 6.
Help them raise awareness…
ROCKLAND — The National Diabetes Prevention Program is a group-based lifestyle change program proven to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes by 58%.
The National Diabetes…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention was notified this week of the first pediatric influenza-associated death of the 2019-2020 flu season. The…
