SOUTH CHINA — Maritime Energy, the parent company of Maritime Farms convenience stores, has added another location to its chain of stores. Fieldstone Quickstop, on Route 3 in South China, has…
Work
some aspects to remain, some will be replaced
After more than a decade of lobbying and negotiations at the federal level, December’s pandemic stimulus bill included a …
finding a solution for weekly testing of nearly 9,000 students, faculty, staff
ORONO — The University of Maine has received the Innovation of the Year Award from ticketing firm Paciolan for utilizing its system to streamline the process for COVID-19 testing on campus. At…
‘Every little bit helps’
CAMDEN — Heavenly Threads Thrift Shop, an outreach mission of the First Congregational Church U.C.C. of Camden, has been collecting change from customers for the last few months. The “jar money,”…
AUGUSTA — For the week ending February 20, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 2,150 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 250 initial claims filed for federal…
‘Maine needs to have a strong marketing presence’
AUGUSTA — House District 94 Representative Vicki Doudera, D-Camden, testified Tuesday before the Joint Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business in support of a bill…
‘We need smart, efficient, financially viable and creative means’ to internet
CAMDEN — What are the prospects for expanding broadband access in Mid-Coast Maine? And what would be the advantages of doing so? The Camden Rotary Club hosted a recent…
USDA Rural Development is investing $22,300,000 through loan guarantees for solar renewable energy projects in Belfast and China through its Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).Two solar…
stories of residents whose lives and livelihoods are inextricably connected to the ocean
On Tuesday, March 2, at 7 p.m., the University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center and Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust will host a panel discussion with Ian Cheney, director of the 2020 documentary…
six-month guided curriculum for becoming ‘certified ecomaineiac’
ecomaine has launched an all-new educational curriculum designed to provide participants with six months of information, activities, and background to certify them as “Master Recyclers.”
…
AUGUSTA — As part of its ongoing initiative to improve the experience and usability of its services, the Maine Department of Labor is rolling out updates to the ReEmployME unemployment system and…
compost issues in agriculture and waste management
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a three-webinar series about compost issues in agriculture and waste management, Thursday, March 11, and Tuesdays March 23 and March 30, from…
Maine’s largest electricity reseller wants to pony up a $500,000 fine. The state’s utility regulator suggested pulling the plug.
A report last year recommended revoking the license of…
CASTINE — William J. Brennan, President of Maine Maritime Academy, announced that the college has hired alumnus Captain Gordon ‘Mac’ MacArthur to serve as master aboard the Training Ship State…
National Invasive Species Awareness Week
AUGUSTA — "Together, we can do more" is the theme under which the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is rolling out its 2021 National Invasive Species Awareness Week…
The first edition of a new podcast, North by Northeast, focuses on Protect Maine’s Fishing Heritage Foundation (PMFHF), with host Crystal Canney, who is also the foundation’s executive director.…
making sure that all Mainers have access to affordable broadband
MACHIAS — The National Digital Equity Center will now be able to offer free tablets to eligible Maine residents thanks to support from the Maine Office of Community Development, a program of the…
AUGUSTA — Maine has been awarded $1,215,000 from the U.S. Department of Labor to continue to combat identity theft unemployment insurance fraud through identity verification, according to a news…
pursuing careers in farming, agriculture, or natural resources
Graduating seniors from Maine high schools who are National FFA (Future Farmers of America) Organization members and interested in pursuing a career in farming, agriculture, or natural resources…
‘His unique approach to exploration, innovation, and culture has been integral’
ROCKLAND — After 18 years of dedication to furthering the organization’s mission and values, with eight of those as president, Island Institute President Rob Snyder has announced he will be…
The Maine Public Utilities Commission (Commission) opened a case Feb. 18 to investigate the future design and operation of the electric distribution system in Maine.
The Commission will…
AUGUSTA — For the week ending February 13, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 2,000 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 450 initial claims filed for federal…
Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services has opened registration for Criminal Law and Child Protection minimum standards training, to be held March 4-5, 2021.
If you would like to…
UNION — The Town of Union is requesting that residents complete a brief online survey to help identify deficiencies in high-speed internet access.
The survey is a…
FREEDOM – On one side of a window, an elderly person with dentures looks out at the same time as a mini horse with no top teeth peers in.
Belfast nursing home residents will soon have a…
The Beacon Project, of Islesboro, has been awarded $5000 to provide residents with safe transportation from Islesboro to appointments on the mainland during the pandemic…
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District (KLSWCD) is once again sponsoring an annual trout stocking sale for homes and farm pond. KLSWCD offers two sizes, 4-6” rainbow trout and 7-9”…
‘This is an extraordinary change for AIO’
“Maine winter can be hard for many of our Knox County neighbors,” said AIO, in a news release. “Add a pandemic to this season, and many in our community are experiencing unusual, and sometimes new…
NORTHPORT — While talk of increasing broadband internet capacity to homes and businesses in Midcoast Maine is a high 2021 priority in many towns, a Northport resident decided not to wait, and has…
give the ‘Gift of a Lift’
Hoping to eventually serve the transportation needs in all of Waldo County, the GOAL committee at Aging Well in Waldo County is seeking volunteers, especially representing different regions of the…
ROCKLAND — The Loyal Biscuit Company’ Fenway Fund is now accepting applications from 501c3 Maine organizations that benefit animals. The fund was created during the company’s 10th year of business…
MIDCOAST — A total of 96 businesses in Lincoln County received aid money from the Maine Tourism, Hospitality & Retail Recovery Grant program.
Funding for the program originated from…
MIDCOAST — A total of 163 businesses in Knox and Waldo counties received aid money from the Maine Tourism, Hospitality and Retail Recovery Grant program.
Funding for the program…
opinionated at any speed
The Corsair is the smallest-but-one of Lincoln’s newly extended family of four SUVs. In descending size order, they are the Navigator, Aviator, Corsair and Nautilus. The three smaller ones are…
Knox County Homeless Coalition is one of seven Northern New England nonprofit organizations selected to receive donations from Bar Harbor Bank & Trust’s employee-driven charitable giving…
startup funding of $10,000 for resident-driven groups
Community Heart & Soul today announced its new Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant Program, a funding opportunity for small cities and towns nationwide. The Community Heart & Soul Seed…
Press release
Fugro USA Marine on behalf of New England Aqua Ventus will be conducting a Geophysical and Geotechnical seabed survey from East Boothbay to Monhegan.
The seabed survey will be taking place…
maximize virtual presence, deliver elevator speech or pitch, create lasting impression
Registration is now open for an online workshop, Perfecting Your Pitch, offered March 5 through the University of Maine Hutchinson Center, in Belfast.
The online program, part of the…
eight grants to be awarded
CAMDEN — Nonprofit organizations in Knox County and Lincolnville can apply for Camden Rotary Club grants from now until February 27.
Eight grants will be awarded during this application…
ROCKPORT — Cabin fever setting in? Looking for a sweet pick-me-up? During the month of March, Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) invites all ages to try out making maple syrup from scratch (i.e.…
In response to some inquiries, and to serve those in the community whose needs are not met by the current schedule, starting on March 1, the Rockland Public Library will adjust its hours to…
WALDOBORO – The Waldoboro Select Board has authorized its Town Manager to enter into an agreement with Ledvance LLC to accept the donation of the former Sylvania manufacturing site, which lies…
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will launch a new club for youth in grades 3–5 about the science of sustainable fisheries that will meet online weekly, Monday, Feb. 22 - April 12,…
AUGUSTA — For the week ending February 6, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 2,200 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 300 initial claims filed for federal…
Standing on the shoreline of the Weskeag Headland Preserve, you see extensive salt grass flats, quiet coves, and acres of open fields and woodland protected along the opposite shore.
The…
Pen Bay Medical Center said Feb. 10 that it has added Brien Davis, FNP, a primary care provider who has owned Hope Health Family Practice in Camden for many years, to the roster of health care…
opinionated at any speed
“That’s a Toyota?”
Yes, it really is a Toyota. It’s the latest Supra, the two-seat sports/grand touring car that Toyota has produced, off and on, since Jimmy Carter was President. The last…
ROCKLAND — A new Rockland ad hoc committee will hold its first meeting this Thursday, Feb. 11, as a preliminary step toward balancing the needs of downtown restaurants during the pandemic…
Winona Elmore just opened her dream shop in Rockport, a farmhouse decor boutique called Gathering Thyme, opposite of Midcoast Recreation Center on Route 90. Her grand opening was Saturday,…
designed for social workers, substance abuse counselors, other mental health professionals, clergy, police officers, first responders
The University of Maine Hutchinson Center, in partnership with New Hope for Women of Rockland, will offer two online sessions of Intimate Partner/Domestic Violence Intervention Training for Mental…
