WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced today that the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences has received $7 million to build the Maine Algal Research…
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Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
Volvos are . . . safe. Check. Elegant. Check. Comfortable, smooth, quiet, Swedish and green. Check, check, check, check. Green? Yes, for a car, anyway, especially this one…
ribbon cutting, lawn games, networking opportunities
BELFAST — Spectrum Generations, central Maine’s Area Agency on Aging, celebrates the grand Re-Opening of its Waldo Community Center, Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at 18 Merriam Road,…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Transportation is conducting emergency repairs to a bridge joint on the southbound side of I-95 between Exits 112 and 109 in Augusta, according to an Aug. 19,…
AUGUSTA — Dr. Thomas D. Seeley will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming The Maine State Beekeepers Association (MSBA) Bee Fest taking place Sunday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Viles…
Women currently make up 15 percent of Maine's construction industry and only 11 percent of the industry nationally
AUGUSTA — This week, Commissioners Heather Johnson and Laura Fortman participated in a series of events demonstrating a few of the ways Maine is fostering the goals of girls interested in…
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries’ 2024 Summer Grandeur sale on August 23, 24 and 25 will feature selections of Maine art, Moxie collectibles, sport and heavy equipment vehicles, plus great…
JEFFERSON — Midcoast Conservancy has been awarded a $1.35M grant from the Maine Natural Resource Conservation Program (MNRCP) to embark on an eight-year project to restore and create approximately…
Each year on August 16 general law fishing regulations change for river, stream and brook fishing. Under general law, from August 16 to September 30, rivers, streams, and brooks remain open to…
ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland has received a $9,501 dividend check from the Maine Municipal Association because of its good performance and loss prevention efforts, according to the City, in a…
on the beach, in the transition area, within the park, and along the bike and running routes
Bristol Parks and Recreation’s fourth annual Pemaquid Beach Triathlon fundraiser will take place this year on Sunday, August 25. The money raised is earmarked for the construction of a playground…
walk trails through the 66 acre land trust, fiber spinning demos, bike repairs, and more
BELFAST — A Grand Opening will be held for the new Little River Community Land Trust, Sunday, Aug. 25, from 2 - 6 p.m., at 3 Adney Place, off Edgecomb Road, in Belfast.
See the new 66…
volunteer training session August 23
BELFAST — Coastal Mountains Land Trust’s Learning Landscapes program is seeking volunteers to support teachers in taking their classes outside.
Outdoor learning is growing within local…
UMaine Extension educational opportunity: starting a farm in Maine
THOMASTON — The Maine New Farmers Project at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a farm visit on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Grace Pond Farm, 530 Main…
APPLETON — The Town of Appleton is the recipient of a $200,000 grant to repair Esancy Road. The engineered study, paid by Federal funds, helped form the basis for a grant application to the Maine…
The Maine Connectivity Authority (MCA) announced August 13, 2024, that it will award two grants totaling $9,600,633 to connect 15,561 homes and businesses across Waldo and Lincoln counties to…
Maine Department of Labor is offering classes on Wage & Hour Compliance at a few locations around the state in September 2024.
This course is designed for human resource or benefits…
Lobster fishing has been a good business in the Gulf of Maine for a long time. With the exception of a few notable dips, both the landings and value of the catch have been on an …
CAMDEN — P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center Board of Trustees has appointed Casey Baugher as its new Executive Director, effective August 16, 2024.
“We are thrilled that Casey has accepted…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
Certain habits can form quickly. Why aren’t I stopping? Oh, it’s not an EV! Hit the brakes! I was reminded of this when I first arrived at the bottom of our hill…
ROCKLAND — OUT Maine has received a grant from the Equity Fund of the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) to expand and strengthen the network of Gay, Straight, and Transgender Alliance (GSTA)…
THOMASTON — Joanne Moulton was introduced as Thomaston’s new Town Clerk, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. Without even sitting down, her official duties began.
Select Board members recognized…
THOMASTON – In the past 50 years, Select Board member Peter Lammert has seen blue come and go. Sometimes there was turmoil within the department, he said. Sometimes, neighboring police departments…
From lobster to haddock and seaweed, seafood plays an important role in the U.S. economy, diet and culture. The nation is one of the top…
explore life through a restorative lens, mindset, and worldview
After an 18 month pause, The Restorative Justice Project Maine will be offering a new Foundations of Community Based Restorative Practices training this fall. The series includes six days: Oct 3-4…
ROCKLAND — OUT Maine has received a sizable grant from Jane’s Trust Foundation, which will be used to develop and implement a multi-year approach to address the critical need for affirming mental…
Three new members will enter the Maine Press Association Hall of Fame on October 19.
Naomi Schalit, John Christie and Larry Mahoney have…
UPDATE: The windmill blade was moved from Stockton Springs at 4:30 a.m., August 10, and arrived in Searsport at 7 a.m. with no issues. Troopers were able to keep Route 1…
ROCKPORT — The Riley School welcomes Christine Chamberlain back to its Board of Trustees after many decades of involvement with the school in several capacities.
Chamberlain first became…
The State of Maine has awarded $5.8 million in Business Recovery & Resilience Grants to 109 Maine businesses and nonprofit organizations to help them recover from last winter's devastating…
The Penobscot Bay YMCA recently welcomed Jan Leth and Chad MacDermid to its Board of Directors.
Jan Leth moved to Maine in 2012, after serving decades as World Wide Chief Creative Officer…
film, panel discussion, dinner
HOPE — The community is invited to Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s Annual Banquet and Conservation Awards Celebration on Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. The banquet…
Maine State Credit Union has achieved a three-peat, being recognized as one of the best credit unions in Maine for the third consecutive year. Forbes and Statista Inc. present this prestigious…
outdoor field day event for all beekeepers in Maine
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Beekeepers Association (MSBA) will be holding the first annual Bee Fest at Viles Arboretum, Sunday, Sept. 8, located at 153 Hospital St., Augusta. This special event is…
learn to record observations using iNaturalist app
CAMDEN — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is on the hunt for invasive snails and slugs that can threaten Maine's plant resources.
Join them, along with the U.…
installation of exterior canopy over the pedestrian entrance still to come
ROCKPORT — Pen Bay Medical Center is set to mark the end of interior work on a three-year project that will more than double the size of its Emergency Department.
On Wednesday, August 7,…
WALDO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will hold an Introduction to the Business of Livestock Production workshop on Tuesday, August 13, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Waldo County Extension…
PENOBSCOT BAY — Over the past weekend, the U.S. Coast Guard celebrated its 234th birthday, while Rockland was equally jubilant in…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
Some of my favorite cars now are battery-powered. Come to think of it, I have yet to drive an EV of any make that didn’t impress in one way or another. Or in several ways…
The Coast Guard, working in coordination with Maine Department of Environmental Protection, and other local, state, and federal partners, will remove the 83-foot motor…
ROCKLAND — The Friends of Rockland Public Library will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, August 20, at 4:30 p.m., in the Community Room of the Library.
All members and interested persons…
GARDINER — The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing Exit 49 Northbound on-and-off ramps on I-295 next week to accommodate paving work. The closure begins August 4, at 6 p.m. and goes…
President Mike Flanagan presented Reverend Wayne Sawyer with Rockland Rotary’s 2024 Community Person of the Year award, while Rotarian Jeff Boutaugh highlighted Sawyer’s unwavering community…
ROCKLAND — The USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) will arrive in Rockland on Wednesday, July 31 to celebrate the 77th Maine Lobster Festival.
“The ship’s crew is excited to visit the…
Island Institute recently appointed four new members to its board of trustees. Each member will support and guide the Institute’s mission to boldly navigate climate and economic change with island…
Beginning on August 9, 2024, a new Maine law goes into place that prohibits the operation of a motorboat engaged in a wakesurfing activity in less than 15 feet of water or within 300 feet of the…
TOPSHAM — The Maine Department of Transportation will be doing paving work and pedestrian safety improvements on one mile of Route 196. The project area is located between Smith Road and Main…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
In Subaru’s family of five SUVs, the Crosstrek is the best-seller and also the baby—the smallest and least expensive. But it’s no longer a stripped-out loss-leader. Yes,…
Launching a New Era of Entrepreneurial Support and Collaboration
“In a bold move to adapt to the evolving needs of entrepreneurs, the Rock Coast Networkers, after nearly 20 years of service, voted in February 2024 to sunset their organization,” said Chris…
There’s a reason so many independent pharmacies have had to close in recent years: pharmacy benefit managers.
That’s according to the Federal Trade Commission, which in a harsh report…
