More than 400 Christian Mainers gathered in and around a large tent erected in the shadow of the Maine State Capitol in Augusta last week, braving the mud with camp chairs and hiking boots to listen as pastors from across the state called for a spiritual revival on the National Day of Prayer.

There are two open Camden Select Board seats up for election June 9 at annual Town Meeting.

Due to the weather forecast, the City of Rockland’s annual Bike to Work + School Day will be moved to Monday, June 1,from 7 to 8:30 a.m., according to the City, in a May 13, 2026 news release. The event was initially scheduled for Friday, May 15.

ROCKLAND — The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will conduct work to replace a railroad crossing with a new concrete crossing in Rockland from May 13 to May 15, 2026.

On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the City of Rockland will host a public workshop about cruise tourism and the City’s ongoing efforts to use data to guide cruise tourism planning and policy decisions. The 5:30 p.m. workshop will be held in Council Chambers at Rockland City Hall, 270 Pleasant Street.

ModivCare, a MaineCare non-emergency transportation (NET) provider, has announced plans to partner with Waldo Community Action Partnership (Waldo CAP) to onboard services to Region 5 in Maine.

NORTHPORT — Approximately 60 people attended the May 11 Northport public hearing concerning a proposed draft moratorium that would  temporarily halt planning board approval of change of use/development on vacant undeveloped l

BELFAST — Maine Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMS-C) has recognized MaineHealth Waldo Hospital for its readiness to care for pediatric patients, awarding the hospital the Pediatric Innovator designation in June 2025—the highest recognition offered by the Always Ready for Children (ARC) program, accor…

ROCKPORT — The Rockport Select Board will convene at 4 p.m. May 11 in the Parker Meeting Room of the Rockport Opera House for a workshop on Opera House repairs. At 6 p.m.

Maine’s sailing tradition, of course, goes back to the beginning of European settlement, being the only way to get here. Those early explorers and colonizers, making their way up our rocky coasts, I can only imagine how many ended up at the bottom of the sea, victim to rocks and winds.

The Camden Rotary Club has awarded $50,000 in grants to 13 local nonprofit organizations providing vital services in the areas of food security, housing, health and safety, youth development, and economic security.

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 13 - May 2.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named.

April 13

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity April 29 - May 6.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named.

April 29…

The Rockland Fire Department will host an Open House on Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to Noon, at the Rockland firehouse, 118 Park Street.

"All are invited to the Rockland Firehouse for an open house event," said the City of Rockland, in a news release.

LIBERTY — A Liberty man was arrested for assault following an altercation at the Liberty Town Hall, according to a media release from Maine State Police. 

The alleged assault took place May 5, with troopers arriving at approximately 7:50 p.m.…

CAMDEN — On May 5, the Maine Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry circulated a notice to the public advising those who planned to visit the state-owned Camden Hills State Park to take their own water and not depend on the park for potable water.

"Camden Hills State Pa…

The Rockland Community and Resource Center (CRC), located at the Flanagan Center, at 61 Limerock Street, invites the public to celebrate its Grand Opening and Open House on Friday, May 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members are invited to tour the space, meet volunteers…

THOMASTON — Georges River Land Trust (GRLT) formally announced the opening of its new Rockland Bog Preserve trailhead on Beechwood Street in Thomaston.

"From this trailhead, users can access over seven miles of trails, creating great opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing…

CAMDEN — Camden and Rockport voters are invited to a series of Meet Marcus Mrowka events being held at local coffee shops and restaurants throughout May and June. Mrowka is a democrat running to represent House District 41 (Camden and Rockport) in the Maine State House.

KNOX — A Knox woman was arrested May 4, following a call to Waldo County Communications Center at approximately 10:43 p.m., reporting a fire at a residence on Bailey Road, according to a May 6, press release from the Maine State Fire Marshal's Office. 

WASHINGTON – In a May 6 news release, the U.S. Coast Guard said it would be "standing up the Special Missions Command to oversee its deployable specialized forces."

ROCKLAND — The following comprises recent court activity in Knox County with the upcoming court dates for dispositional conference hearings in two ongoing cases including a former bus driver accused of manslaughter and a man arrested for allegedly driving his plow truck in a reckless manner too close to protestors.  

ROCKLAND — “If there’s consideration from Council, if there’s any of these buildings that you want to move forward, I think we should act on it,” said Rockland City Manager Tom Luttrell during the May 4, 2026 agenda-setting meeting. “I know we are going to be talking about the possible s…

The Maine Marine Patrol has recovered the body of Jeffery B. Eaton, 55, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, from the waters near the Deer Isle Bridge.

UNION — Union Elementary School Principal Dr.

PORTLAND — MaineHealth celebrated 37 students who make up this year’s graduating class in the Tufts University School of Medicine – MaineHealth Maine Track program during a ceremony at Hannaford Hall in the University of Southern