UPDATE: Due, in part, to the weather forecast and increasing traffic volumes, this traffic shift is now being planned for June 7. The shift was initially scheduled for June 4, but was…
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Sidewalk Specials include Music, Dance, and Community Art
WISCASSET — “Goodbye Walk Around Wiscasset 2020 and hello Wiscasset Art Walk 2021!” said organizers, in a news release.
This summertime celebration of art, music, performance, and…
How Julz Larrabee, a sewist makes a creative living in Belfast
BELFAST—The retro hobbies of knitting and sewing came …
For those returning to Maine for the summer, here's what's new
BELFAST—If you're wondering why Camden and Rockland get the Snow Birds moniker and Belfast gets the Snow Bats, it's because years ago, the citizens of Belfast earned the affectionate nickname of…
For those coming back to Maine for the summer, here's what's new...
ROCKLAND—This is our annual “Welcome back” article to acquaint those who haven’t been around this winter as to what’s open, what’s closed, what's new, and what's happening. Here is your Rockland…
For those returning to Maine for the summer, here's what's new...
CAMDEN—We had to skip our annual Snow Birds series last May due to all of the shutdowns during the pandemic, but during the winter-spring of 2020-2021, quite a few businesses have changed the…
Helping Shape the Post-Pandemic Future for Maine Women and Girls
The Maine Women’s Fund recently announced grants totaling $155,000 for 16 nonprofits that are working to address the most pressing needs of women and girls across the state. From York to…
CAMDEN — Mallory Arsenault, ACSR, a member of the business insurance team at Allen Insurance and Financial, has earned the Certified Professional Insurance Agent designation from the American…
all six travel lanes over Piscatacqua River open for the weekend
KITTERY — The "Maine Ahead" project on the Piscatacqua River (I-95) Bridge in Kittery is entering its third and final year on time and on budget. This project is improving safety and mobility on…
SEARS ISLAND — Save the date for a Treasures, Trash, Crafts and Bake Sale on the Sears Island causeway on July 24, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Vendor space is available for $15, paid in advance.…
membership grew nearly 10%
The Belfast Rotary Club welcomed six new members during this pandemic year.
“The Club had to move to online Zoom meetings last March,” said Club president Richard Koralek, in a Rotary news…
Segment aired May 27
ROCKPORT — Film crews and a reporter from Good Morning America, the ABC daily television set up shop near the bait truck at Rockport Harbor May 26, featuring the coast of Maine, and in particular…
AUGUSTA — For the week ending May 22, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,000 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 200 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic…
AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Taxation Committee voted Tuesday in favor of a bill from Senator Chip Curry, D-Belfast, that would provide incentives to employers to participate in apprenticeship…
‘a show of support and respect for your neighbors’ safety’
CAMDEN — After a year of limited and no-audience shows, the Camden Opera House is ready welcome the public back in for a safe and busy season of arts and entertainment. And while audience members …
Brandon Sperling, of Spruce Head, was sworn in Monday, May 26, 2021 as the newest Maine Marine Patrol officer.
After a nine-week field training program, Officer Sperling will serve in the…
WALDOBORO — A way to support local farmers, growers and fisherman in Waldoboro will be open to the public on Mondays, from 3 - 6 p.m., from June 7 to October 25, at the Long Cove Farmer's Market…
‘a perfect fit’
UNION — The field adjacent to the new Come Spring Food Pantry building, located at 27 Common Road in Union, is now the home of the Union Farmers Market.
Operating each Friday from 3 - 6 p…
search begins for next leader
PORTLAND — The Telling Room, a literary arts education organization whose mission is to empower youth through writing and share their voices with the world, has announced the upcoming departure of…
a practice dedicated to hormonal balancing
BELFAST — Melissa A. Mathurin, nurse practitioner, has recently opened her new practice location, Hormonious Health LLC, in Belfast, dedicated to menopausal health.
Having specialized in…
The following is a transcript of a radio address presented by Governor Janet Mills:
Maine’s farmers are near and dear to my heart and to my administration. You know, my…
CARES Act funding not enough to offset pandemic costs
Maine’s major health systems ended 2020 in the red as they grappled with the costs of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hospital leaders expect 2021 to be less dire but predicted the financial…
Toad Hall Editions sets up in Northport
NORTHPORT—A new small press has launched in Maine called Toad Hall Editions and its purpose is to give a platform to writers who don’t get noticed in the more traditional publishing arenas.
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ROCKPORT — Ardiah Managed Services welcomes Michelle Martin as the Northeast Business Development & Sales Executive and will oversee Ardiah’s business development efforts for Maine and the…
132,000 Mainers had three or more chronic conditions in 2015
A recently awarded three-year, $1.2 million grant from the Administration for Community Living will allow Healthy Living for ME to strengthen its overall work…
In 2021 alone, AUC responded to 228 calls
Unity Ambulance Corps (UAC) has been hard at work over the past year during the global pandemic to keep the people of Unity and the surrounding communities safe. The hard-working drivers, EMT’s…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate voted Wednesday in favor of a bill from Senator Chip Curry, D-Belfast, to help Maine veterans and service members and their families find employment.
LD 374, “An…
encouraging the next generation of caregivers to consider healthcare as a career
ELLSWORTH — Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital seeks support to strengthen the healthcare team of tomorrow with the launch of their Spring Community Appeal. With a focus on workforce development…
exterior, interior of buildings
ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland has contracted with KRT Appraisal to update assessment information contained on the city’s property record cards. This information is vital to the assessment…
‘waiting lists are skyrocketing’
Penobscot Bay CEO Melissa Bellew characterized safe, affordable childcare as an essential component of workforce development during a recent Camden Rotary Club meeting.
Bellew’s talk…
BELFAST — Waterfall Arts has received an anonymous contribution of $25,000 for their capital project, Waterfall Rising, as contractors finish the first phase for the new parking lot and landscape…
Maine Water Company (MWC) has announced 14 water infrastructure projects happening this year throughout the state. The company will invest over $8 million to improve service and to replace water…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor is tightening work search requirements for people on unemployment, reinstating the traditional work search requirements as of Sunday, May 23.
Maine…
AUGUSTA — For the week ending May 15, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,200 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 100 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic…
Opinionated at any speed
Pickup trucks being the Swiss Army knives of motor vehicles, Ford now offers a choice of six powertrains, three cab styles and two bed lengths for its brand-new-for-2021 F-150 series. Throw in the…
sustainably address the persistent food security and food waste challenges facing Maine communities
Researchers at the University of Maine and the University of Maine Farmington (UMF) have received a grant of $29,996 to facilitate development of a circular food system that promotes value-added…
created to serve those negatively impacted by COVID-19; free and confidential
Midcoast Economic Development District (MCEDD) is offering assistance to find workforce training and job opportunities for persons living in Sagadahoc, Lincoln and Knox counties and the towns of…
aquaponic systems and design, fish husbandry, aquaponic gardening, cooking and nutrition
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is partnering with the University of Maine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research and UMaine Aquaculture Research Institute to offer a…
Masks still required inside
ROCKLAND — Based upon CDC and State of Maine recommendations, beginning on Monday, May 24 the Rockland Public Library will lift time and capacity limits for library use. Masks will still be…
building resilience and promoting the mental health of Maine children
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine has received a $10,000 grant from the Kay E. Dopp Fund of the Maine Community Foundation. The funding will provide critical social and emotional development …
pressing needs
NEWCASTLE — The Frances Perkins Center has received a conservation grant from The 1772 Foundation in partnership with Maine Preservation for the France Perkins Homestead National Historic Landmark…
‘Teacher of Students with Disabilities among state’s teacher shortage areas’
The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development and UMaineOnline will begin offering a new graduate certificate in Special Education Leadership this fall.
The Maine…
VASSALBORO — The Maine Department of Transportation is doing paving work on Route 201 in Vassalboro. The project starts at the Augusta line and continues north for approximately 4.7 miles, ending…
helping marginalized communities begin careers or advance in the workplace
As Maine has become increasingly diverse with a growing immigrant population, New Mainers need help in developing skills and finding employment. Fedcap helps to provide vital resources and…
ELLSWORTH — Northern Light Dermatology is closing its practice on June 24. Norman Sykes, MD will be available to current patients for urgent dermatology care until June 24. All patients will be…
professionalism, work ethic, reliability, and self-initiative
ROCKLAND — On Saturday, May 15, at a ceremony at the Rockland Police Department, Officer Jeff Aeschlimann was awarded the 2020 Rockland Police Officer of the Year Award. Officer Aeschlimann was…
‘Without providing safe, sober and supportive housing, most people cannot make progress in their recovery’
ROCKLAND — The Mid-Coast Recovery Center has launched a $50,000 capital campaign to support repairs and renovations to The Friends House, a men’s recovery house located in Rockland.
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honorably discharged veterans released from active duty within the last five years
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, is cosponsoring bipartisan legislation to establish a first-of-its-kind Senate fellowship…
Maine Cater shares the wealth with cash giveaways to six restaurants
BELFAST—Back in December, we wrote a story on…
