CAMDEN—It’s no secret that Maine lobstermen, like so many other small business owners, are hurting right now. Safe to say, even panicking. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, lobster prices have…
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Innovative thinking during the COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Maine small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the…
The below was shared by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry:
Good afternoon, we are in touch to make you aware of a new …
Mid-Coast Optical has issued the following statement:
Concerns for our clients health we have decided to close due to the virus…
Our beautiful state is turning 200 this year! But Maine wouldn’t be “Maine” without our fish, wildlife, and recreation opportunities. Celebrate with us by learning 200 ways YOU can help conserve…
Transfer Station accepting bagged trash only
The Town of Warren has issued the following statement:
The Town of Warren is aware and actively monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of an abundance of caution for the health and…
The Rockport Public Library has issued the following statement:
Effective March 18, the Rockport Public Library is CLOSED to the public due to health concerns over the coronavirus…
Rockland Public Library has submitted the following statement:
In the interest of staff, patrons, and the public, the Rockland Public Library is currently closed until further…
Carver Memorial Library has submitted the following statement:
Carver Memorial Library will be closed to the public through the end of March, and will then reevaluate. The…
AUGUSTA — In response to concerns about the potential for price gouging as Maine responds to COVID-19, Governor Janet Mills issued March 17 a …
AUGUSTA — In order to follow guidance on social distancing due to COVID-19, all Department of Labor CareerCenters have shifted to online and telephone services only, according to a news release.…
Our beautiful state is turning 200 this year! But Maine wouldn’t be “Maine” without our fish, wildlife, and recreation opportunities. Celebrate with us by learning 200 ways YOU can help conserve…
maine is one of the first in the nation to be approved
AUGUSTA — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved March 16 Governor Mills’ …
ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre will temporarily close in response to recommendations set by the state due to the spread of COVID-19.
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In an effort to flatten the curve of CORDIV-19 and enforcing a social distancing mandate, Thomaston Town Manager, Kara George has taken these measures:
Starting Tuesday, March 17 all non-…
CUSHING — In order to proactively limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Cushing Public Library’s Board of Trustees has voted to close the Library for an indefinite period of time,…
Coping with unprecedented times
Waldoboro farmer Allison Lakin called PenBayPilot.com Saturday morning with an idea. She had been out milking her cows, trying to sort through the implications of the current public health, social…
ROCKLAND — “In doing this, are we now saying ‘oh you are right,’” said Rockland City Councilor Valli Geiger.
On Monday, March 9, councilors voted to adopt a current City map as the…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills is taking strong steps to protect Maine workers and small businesses impacted by COVID-19, according to a press release from her office.
To protect small…
BELFAST — An antique map of Waldo County dated 1859 and owned by the Town of Unity is now on display in the main lobby of the Waldo County Finance Office thanks to efforts by Unity Selectman Penny…
taking precautions to protect employees, serve customers amid COVID-19 concerns
MAINE — Maine Water is announcing COVID-19-related precautions that it is taking to protect the health and safety of employees, customers and the community while…
ELLSWORTH and PORTLAND — Applications are currently being accepted for the Maine Community Foundation’s Patriot Education Scholarship Fund.
This renewable scholarship supports graduates of…
ROCKPORT — The Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced that the organization will reschedule their annual Business & Community Expo, originally scheduled for Wednesday, April…
CAMDEN — Medicare.gov, the official U.S. government site for Medicare, has given Quarry Hill’s nursing care center its top, five-star rating.
The government called the 39-bed short- and…
‘Howling into the wind!’
Organizers of the annual Maine Boatbuilders Show in Portland announced that they are postponing the popular event.
“We will be canvassing our exhibitors and attendees for their thoughts on…
BELFAST — The professional development program at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center will offer a new Implementing Project Management certificate program on April 10, April 17 and April 24…
ROCKPORT — Five Town CSD Adult and Community Education has several upcoming business classes this spring:
Jill Parker of Inspireal, a leadership coaching consultancy in Maine, is offering…
opening the door to further adventures
ROCKLAND — Looking for a way to learn new skills and get on the water? The Apprenticeshop in Rockland, has space in its upcoming 12-week boatbuilding apprenticeship starting March 30. The 12-week…
Approve addendum to agreement with EMS provider
The Rockport Select Board convened March 9 and unanimously approved contracts between the town and Phi Builders and Architects to construct the parking area for the new Rockport Public Library,…
City Manager Tom Luttrell credited for finding new way to help residents
ROCKLAND — Rockland residents in need of fuel assistance have been provided an extra hand through Area Interfaith Outreach, thanks to a large donation by the City of Rockland.
“By using…
ROCKLAND — “His work is top notch and we’re lucky to have him,” said Rockland Fire Chief Chris Whytock.
Monday, March 9, several members of Rockland Fire and EMS who weren’t on duty that…
GARDINER—Maine Securities Administrator Judith Shaw is advising investors in Maine to beware of con artists seeking to capitalize on fear and uncertainty in light of the ongoing developments…
ROCKLAND—A well-regarded swap shop at the Rockland solid waste facility nicknamed “Wink’s Place” abruptly closed in early January, 2020, but City Manager Tom Luttrell sees the situation as…
Athletic fields would remain undeveloped
Allen Insurance and Financial, of Camden, has submitted a proposal to the Rockport Town Office to build a commercial building at the currently undeveloped property at the corner of Routes 1 and 90…
Teachers pursue grants for cutting edge technology
BELFAST — Students attending Belfast Area High School will be able to receive a more hands-on marine science education thanks, in part, to a generous grant and the ingenious thinking of two…
Later this month, Chesterfield Associates President E. Davies Allan expects the Westport Island firm to start a $1.4 million state job. Allan said it will pay more than any job the firm he started…
helping new ventures start and grow
MAINE — The Maine Community Foundation’s new Start Up/Scale Up Grant Program seeks applications from Maine nonprofit organizations that help new ventures start and grow through collaborative…
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…
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,…
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…
HOPE — The Hope Library, located at the Town Office Building on Camden Road, has new Saturday morning hours.
Beginning Saturday, March 14, the Hope Library will be open Saturdays from 9 a.…
ROCKLAND — Rockland City Council members have approved an ordinance and amended a special-use class ordinance as a way to further establish guidelines around future cell tower proposals within…
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
Arlington, VA – The Atlantic coastal states of Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts have scheduled their hearings to gather public input on Draft…
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…
a ‘pay-it-forward’ mission 25 years strong
CAMDEN — The Outreach Committee of the First Congregational Church of Camden is pleased to report that proceeds from sales at Heavenly Threads Thrift Shop have accounted for more than $43,000 in…
Electricity rip-off: Private electricity suppliers cost Mainers an extra $132 million in seven years
Mainers have spent $132.5 million more than they needed to on electricity over the past seven years.
It’s not because of a faulty billing system or a mistake.
It’s because of a…
Treasures inside the old Searsport Bank vault
SEARSPORT – Splendiferous is a word. It means stupendously beautiful, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, at any…
ROCKLAND — Midcoast Music Academy (MCMA) welcomes two new faces to its faculty: Chris Pert (trumpet, trombone, and euphonium) and Nat Baldwin (electric and upright bass). Both educators come to…
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…
