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Seafood processor, Maine Forest Service ...
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Midcoast lens: Preparing for the holiday
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Lura Libby students experiment with new ...
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Purple Panthers upend Windjammers to claim KVAC 'B' crown
By Ken Waltz and Mark Haskell
Playing a talented, unbeaten opponent predicted by many to win the state Class B championship is tough enough, but when one throws in the pressure ...
'What are you doing this holiday weekend?'
The Courier-Gazette staff asked: "What are you doing this holiday weekend?"
Courtesy of: Rockland Fire Department

Area fire departments participate in propane fire training
Fire departments from St. George, South Thomaston, and Rockland attended a firefighter class May 23 at Mid-Coast School of Technology to prepare ...
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Two seek Union treasurer seat
By Beth A. Birmingham
The only contested race in the upcoming Union election is between Laura Curtis and Leland "Lee" Houghton, both running for a one-year term for ...
Memorial Day events in the Midcoast
Appleton Monday, May 27, Miller Cemetery, Burketville, 10 a.m.; Pine Grove Cemetery, meet at Gushee's Corner at 10:45 a.m., service begins at 11 ...
Photo by: Stephanie Grinnell

Lincolnville Library work begins, funding still needed
By Stephanie Grinnell
The first day of construction at Lincolnville Library was May 16, as volunteers cleaned out the structure of supports used to move it across the ...
Photo by: Holly Vanorse Spicer

Mariners, Panthers split, Windjammers sweep in late-season games
By Mark Haskell
High school baseball and softball diamonds throughout the Midcoast were plenty busy Wednesday, May 22 with Oceanside, Camden Hills and Medomak ...
Photo by: Dwight Collins

Camden-Rockport Middle School spring concerts fill The Strom
By Dwight Collins
The school year is quickly coming to the end and sure signs of that are the Camden-Rockport Middle School’s spring choral and band concerts. On ...
Bouffard named next Maine State Prison warden
Rodney Bouffard, who has been acting warden at the Maine State Prison, has been promoted to fill the position, according to news release from the ...
Courtesy of: Rockland Fire Department

Oceanside participates in 'Every 15 Minutes'
By Beth A. Birmingham
Oceanside High School East, along with a contingency of many local agencies, conducted a disaster drill Wednesday, May 22, meant to invoke the ...
Photo by: Beth A. Birmingham

Teachers will not march at Medomak Valley graduation
By Beth A. Birmingham
Regional School Unit 40 high school teachers will not participate in this year's graduation ceremony. Paul Forest, president of Medomak Valley ...
Photo by: Dwight Collins

Memorial Day 'Murph' to support veterans, honor fallen
By Dwight Collins
The Memorial Day "Murph" is an event organized to honor the memory of Navy Lt. Michael Murphy who was killed in Afghanistan in 2005. Murphy was ...

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The Rock Coast Rollers women's flat track roller derby began their summer season May 18 at the Midcoast Recreation Center. (Video by: Mark Haskell and Holly Vanorse Spicer)

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Re: 'What are you doing this holiday weekend?'

By Robin Gabe - May 24 - 1 Comment
It's a shame none of those questions are thinking of doing anything to honor those who gave their lives so they could celebrate the holiday.
Re: Police caution residents to be alert for Wal-Mart email scam

By Corelyn Senn - May 24 - 1 Comment
I got two of these on 5/16 but I just ignored them. Have not heard anything since.
Re: Oceanside participates in 'Every 15 Minutes'

By CITY OF ROCKLAND - May 24 - 1 Comment
very good program. my son is so proud that he got to take part in this program! it was a very rough 2 days but like Gunnar said "if I can make a ...
Re: Courier Publications, Camden family settle human rights complaint

By Bill Packard - May 24 - 7 Comments
Ignorance has nothing to do with it. The ad was posted online. It's an 87 year old woman who should be able to have some say in who lives in the ...

Learn to sail with the Lincolnville Boat Club this summer

By Dorothee Newcombe - May 18 - 0 Comments
We are a small club focused on the education of sailing to people young and old. Our primary venue is the calm, warm waters of Norton Pond which ...

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Bobbie-Jo Bryant and Christopher Bibeau announce their engagement. Bryant was raised and supported by her loving parents, Debra and the late Kevin ...

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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Veterans Writing for Life
10:00 AM	Searsport Summer Kickoff Event!
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Sparkling wines, distilled spirits and local cheese tasting
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Public Spaghetti Supper
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Reception for "In Pursuit of Coastal Light" at Archipelago on Friday, May 24
6:30 PM - 10:30 PM	Dance and Auction to benefit Amy Wadsworth
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Friday Night Film Series
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	“Let It Grow”
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	“The Seuss is Loose"
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Live Music - Velvet Lounge
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM	GALACTIC BOWLING, CHEM FREE nite with FREE PIZZA at ALLPLaY Family Entertainment Center!
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