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Union passes warrant despite objections
By Beth A. Birmingham
Debate, confusion and objections filled the first hour of Union's annual town meeting June 17. It took more than an hour to pass the first six of ...
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'Old-fashioned festival' highlights strawberries, fun
By Sarah E. Reynolds
On Saturday, July 6, the United Christian Church in Lincolnville will hold its 19th annual Strawberry Festival from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. According to ...
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Two vehicles totaled, no injuries reported in Rockport wreck
By Stephanie Grinnell
There were no injuries reported following a two-vehicle crash on Route 1 in Rockport near Offshore Restaurant just before 12:30 p.m. June 18. Rockp...
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Hope fire chief loses fight for more funding
By Stephanie Grinnell
Hope Fire Chief Clarence Keller requested a 100 percent raise — to $4,000 per year from his current level of $2,000 — to allow him additional time ...
School, city budget meetings to impact local taxpayers
By Daniel Dunkle and Kim Lincoln
Major budget decisions that impact property taxes are coming before Rockland city and school leaders in three important meetings. Over the next ...
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Swan Lake Grocery, Wiscasset Merchants remain unbeaten
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The Midcoast Babe Ruth League is hitting its stride in mid-June with several baseball squads in action in recent days. Scores from June 16 games ...
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Rockport names new town manager
By Dwight Collins
After months of applications and interviews, the Rockport Select Board announced its choice for town manager Monday, June 17, during its board ...
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Firefighters investigate smoke at Knox County Jail
By Daniel Dunkle
Rockland and Thomaston firefighters were called to the Knox County Jail June 17 after smoke was reported coming from vents in the minimum security ...
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KDK outslugs Ravens to sew up Rockland crown
By Mark Haskell
Rockland Little League crowned a new champion Sunday, June 16 at Gordon Field, with KDK of Thomaston claiming the coveted crown with a 17-13 win ...
Courtesy of: Lisa Holt

Field Day brings fun for Hope Elementary students
Hope Elementary School students, teachers and parents celebrated the end of the school year June 14 with a field day. There were a variety of ...
Photo by: Larry Pritchett

Midcoast lens: Lobster boats race in Rockland
The annual Rockland Lobster Boat Races were held off the Rockland Breakwater June 16.
Photo by: Holly Vanorse Spicer

The First rallies for one-run, season-opening victory
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The First, the Midcoast's American Legion baseball team based in Rockland, got its regular season off to a strong start with a one-run home ...

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Oceanside battles Greely in the state Class B high school softball championship June 15 at St. Joseph's College in Standish (Video by: Mark Haskell and Holly Vanorse Spicer)

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Rockland Lobster Boat Races

By Dorothy Black - Jun 18
ROCKLAND LOBSTER BOAT RACES 16 June 2013 WORK BOATS UNDER 24 FEET Race 1 – CLASS A Skiffs 16-feet and under with outboards up to 30 hp, ...
Galloping Galipeau Memorial 5K Race - Warren Day

By Amanda Shelmerdine - Jun 17
Boy Scout Troop 254 of Warren will be holding the First “Galloping Galipeau Memorial 5K Race” on Saturday, June 22nd. This event is held in memory ...
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By Dan West - Jun 17
By Dick Desmarais Tuesday, June 18, starting at 7 p.m., the regular meeting of the Selectmen will take place in the Town Hall. This meeting will ...
Teen and Young Parent Program awarded grant

By TEEN & YOUNG PARENT ... - Jun 17
ROCKLAND, Maine — The Teen and Young Parent Program has been awarded a grant from the Rockland Rotary Benefactions Committee. The money supports a ...
Rockland Emblem Club Serving Fathers and Giving Thanks

By Rockland Emblem Club - Jun 16
On Fathers day members of the Rockland Emblem Club #200 served breakfast to over 200 Elk fathers and their families. It has been a long standing ...

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Re: Midcoast lens: Lobster boats race in Rockland

By Ben and Leslie Fuller - Jun 18 - 6 Comments
Note to self: Never send photos to share with readers on The Courier Gazette online however wonderful the pictures are.
Re: Midcoast lens: A drive to Appleton

By RUTH ROWLING MAXFIELD - Jun 18 - 2 Comments
What is more beautiful than Maine in the month of June? Thanx for the pics!
Re: Two vehicles totaled, no injuries reported in Rockport wreck

By Catherine L Leonard - Jun 18 - 1 Comment
Thank goodness all are safe!
Re: Lessons learned in Italy

By Jeff Grinnell - Jun 18 - 1 Comment
HAHAHAHAHAHa.....That is AWESOME!

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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Camwork Network Meeting
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Every Tuesday is ‘Free Appraisal Day’ at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries!
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM	Free summer lunches Mon-Fri at Youthlinks
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Documentary Screening
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Fiber Arts Group
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Thomaston Intergenerational Book Club
3:00 PM	Midcoast Alzheimer’s Support Group Meeting
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Veterans Writing for Life
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Benefit Concert
7:00 PM	Thomaston Civil War Trail Opening
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