ROCKPORT — During the months of September through December 2018, the congregation at the Nativity Lutheran Church participated in the Shaw’s Supermarket promotion to earn free food-storage…
Life
ROCKPORT—More than one hundred vendors were in the process of setting up in the conference rooms of the Samoset Resort on Thursday afternoon, March 28 for the 2019 Maine Fishermen’s Forum. Free to…
At the Elks Club in Rockland, every Wednesday
ROCKLAND – The Rockland Elks Lodge at 220 Rankin Street have played Bingo every Wednesday night for 30 years. Exceptions, of course, are snow storms and holidays. The rules are simple: Fill a row…
ROCKLAND — Midcoast Music Academy’s January student of the month creates his own songs.
Edwin has earned recognition for his great sense of humor, enthusiasm for learning new things, and…
BELFAST — A grant writing certificate program will be offered Monday through Friday, April 22 – 26, and again June 10 – 14, at the University of Maine Hutchinson…
UMA Rockland Center
ROCKLAND — The American Foundation recently provided a gift of $150,000 to support a science faculty position at the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA). The…
State joins U.S. Climate Alliance
During her remarks at the E2Tech 2019 Conference Feb. 28, Governor Janet Mills said Maine has joined the United States Climate Alliance, a bipartisan coalition of 21 states committed to reducing…
Book: One Second Ahead; Enhance Your Performance at Work with Mindfulness
BELFAST — A two-day workshop focused on mindful leadership will be offered this spring at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center at 80 Belmont Ave., Belfast.…
‘Every school needs a dedicated boosters program to make some greatly needed items for our sports team possible’
In the high school athletics scene, one of the most important groups of people that many times flies under-the-radar is the booster club.
For many high school teams and athletic…
BELFAST — Nancy Bergerson has been appointed coordinator for student services and community education at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center.
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ROCKLAND — The UMA Rockland Center (URock) will offer a 7-week course AVI 100, "Commercial Drone School" from March 26 through May 9. The course will meet at the UMA…
Meeting tonight
ROCKPORT — The Camden-Rockport School Board (K-8) convenes this evening at the Rockport Elementary School for a meeting that had been scheduled for Feb. 11 but was postponed due to lack of a…
Not just any old pair of glasses
ROCKLAND — Lobstermen and offshore fishermen go see him when they need a new pair of prescription, or even nonprescription, sunglasses. So do mountain climbers, skiers, middle-age bus drivers,…
ROCKPORT — Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District’s 2019 Spring Plant Sale Catalog is now available in print and online.
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Coastal Mountains Land Trust invited the public to view a recently deceased fisher and turkey
CAMDEN — The closest most people will come to encountering a fisher is hearing that blood-curdling scream in the middle of the night as if someone is getting murdered. On Wednesday, Feb. 20,…
WALDOBORO — Nine Girl Scout troops recently participated in Thinking Day, an event that celebrates Girl Scout/Girl Guide movements throughout the world.
“A yearly event, Thinking Day is a…
Camden Hills heads to Caribou
ROCKPORT — Camden Hills Regional High School drama students will travel to Caribou for the Class A Regional competition of the 2019 Maine Drama Festival.
The actors are among 1500…
KNOX COUNTY — Three Knox County Scouts provided many hours of service, in a variety of ways, in order to attain the highest rank of Eagle Scout.
The members of Camden Troop 200 were among…
ROCKLAND — Solace, Knox County's a cappella hospice choir, is seeking new members. The group, now in its 10th year, has about a dozen active members and would like to increase that number to 16-20…
BELFAST — Starting February 28, at 2:30 p.m., Jim Kosinski will be offering math tutoring. This will be occurring on the third floor of the library every Thursday until further notice.
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ROCKLAND — Oral health has a significant impact on a person’s overall health, self-confidence, and employ-ability, according to…
Money benefits SunDog Outdoor Expeditions to get more kids outdoors, off their screens, and expose them to environmental conservation
CAMDEN — On February 2, the average ocean temperature in the Camden Harbor was 33.6 degrees. That’s when 25 brave souls grit their teeth, threw off their long johns, ran down the boat launch…
From Augusta
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) presented two updates Feb. 20 relating to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
NEW ORLEANS — Catherine Heavey, of Rockport, an economics major, was named to the Dean’s List at Loyola University New Orleans for the fall 2018 semester by…
ROCKPORT — The Camden Hills Regional High School Visual and Performing Arts Student of the Month for March is senior Tatum Dowd.
Tatum has been a standout contributor to the CHRHS music…
Local and statewide affordable events for toddlers up to pre-teens
President’s Day is kicking off a week of staycation for many. Similar to a Weekend Spotlight, here is a rundown of creative, artistic, educational and athletic events for kids during Feb. vacation…
ISLESBORO — Art Teacher Casey Everett has been accepted and awarded full scholarship into the Maine College of Art’s Art Teacher Fellowship Program, according to…
ROCKPORT — Camden-Rockport Elementary School welcomes students who reside in Camden or Rockport to register for Kindergarten for the 2019-20 school year. …
Penobscot Shores
ROCKPORT — Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater…
BELFAST — Katrina Tozier, DNP, CNP, AOCNP, ACHPN, recently completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) with a subspecialty in oncology…
ROCKPORT — Join personal trainer Rachael McCormick for a fun and easy-to-follow Old School Aerobics routine that will get your heart pumping and put a smile on your face, according to a news…
ROCKPORT — Tai Chi II builds off the moves learned in Tai Chi for Wellness with more complex forms that help build strength and balance.
The class meets Tuesdays, February 26 – April 16,…
ROCKLAND — The Maine Lobster Festival donated $2,500 to local organizations and students of Oceanside High School at its recent Board of Directors meeting.
Midcoast Music Academy received…
ROCKLAND — Rockland Shambhala will launch a five-week study group “Standing at the Edge” at 16 School Street in Rockland, starting Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Rachel Nixon and…
ROCKLAND — Mid-Coast School of Technology January Students of the Month are focused, conscientious, and diligent.
Faith Dudley – Grade 12 – Camden Hills Regional High School
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ROCKLAND — Rockland Library is crazy about dinosaurs, according to a news release. This year the Library is celebrating with a different activity every day of February vacation, Feb 19- Feb 22.…
BELFAST — Belfast Area High School announces Quarter 2 honor roll for the 2018-19 academic year.
Grade 9
HIGH HONORS:
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‘We are going to do our best and make delicious food’
ROCKPORT – After a year of renovations to the former Hoboken Garden’s building at 310 Commercial Street, in Rockport, Maine Street Meats and Provisions has opened its doors in their new location…
The Islesboro Crossing open water swim isn’t a typical fundraiser: dinner overlooking Penobscot Bay…
Up to 10 inches of snow to fall Tuesday into Wednesday
MIDCOAST - The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Knox and Waldo counties beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 12 and extending through 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 13…
ROCKLAND — Digital marketing agency Dream Local Digital is introducing a $1500 marketing and communications scholarship along with entry into its internship program. The program is aimed at…
The third annual celebration of the human form, “What’s Nude in Boothbay Harbor?” opens Valentine’s Day, Thursday, Feb. 14 at a new venue, the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) located at 1…
ROCKLAND — An ordinance passed by Rockland City Council that then prompted residents to seek a citizen’s referendum has been rescinded. In announcing the retraction, however, the sponsor of the…
ROCKPORT – Dennis Milliken has been in love with plants all his life. He recalled that even as a young boy living with his parents his room was always filled with plants. Milliken works at Green…
A Learn with UMC Event
CAMDEN — Next in United Midcoast Charities’ free educational series is Learn with UMC: Nonprofit Marketing and Branding 101 and 102.
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ROCKLAND — Trekkers’ high school senior Amanda Chen recently completed a one-week internship with Georges River Land Trust in support of the land trust’s ongoing conservation programming. A…
UMaine Hutchinson Center
BELFAST — An innovative three-week STEM research course for high school students will be offered by the University of Maine, June 24 – July 12, at the UMaine…
ROCKPORT — The Camden Hills Regional High School Visual and Performing Arts department has named h…
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) during the…
