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Oceanside hosts girls lacrosse clinic July ...
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Haynes to open June 28 with Frederick, ...
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O'Brien benefit concert a huge hit
By Dwight Collins
Kurt Vonnegut Jr. once said “What should young people do with their lives today? Many things, obviously, but the most daring thing is to create ...
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Diamondbacks strike at Fillies for first Medomak Valley crown
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Pitching and hitting are two important attributes for any winning diamond team. The Diamondbacks displayed those traits in spades Saturday ...
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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 ...
Photo by: Mark Haskell

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 ...
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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 ...

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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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Re: School, city budget meetings to impact local taxpayers

By Stephen K Carroll - Jun 19 - 5 Comments
Over the last few weeks, the Rockland city council has conducted a review of the proposed city budget. Looking around the room, I have only seen ...
Re: Woman taken to hospital following Rockport crash

By Mary A McKeever - Jun 19 - 1 Comment
This is a matter of trust. Trust that everyone is paying attention as you stop and wait. I trust no one, I watch my rearview mirror, when I think ...
Re: Midcoast lens: Lobster boats race in Rockland

By Peter Ames Richards - Jun 19 - 7 Comments
Well, come on! The title of the segment is Midcost LENS, after all.
Re: Hope fire chief loses fight for more funding

By Bethany Rebekah Boivin - Jun 19 - 2 Comments
I couldn't agree with you more Fran. I don't think people realize how labor intensive it can be to ensure a Fire Department is well prepared for ...

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All Day	Foot Care Clinics
10:00 AM	Library Tour
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM	Children’s Music Concert
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM	Free summer lunches Mon-Fri at Youthlinks
1:00 PM	Beach Walk
4:15 PM	Reflexology, Ear Acupuncture, Chair Massage
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Acupressure Workshop
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Genealogy Series
Jun 20, 2013
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Storytime at Rockland Farmers Market
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM	Free summer lunches Mon-Fri at Youthlinks
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Group Painting Session offered to local artists, hosted by Dianne Horton at Beyond the Sea
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Pen Bay Healthcare: Diabetes Support Group
5:30 PM	Aldermere Volunteer Orientation
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Belfast Summer Nights
6:30 PM	Dream Workshop
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Photography Talk
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Kathleen Gorey-McSorley
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Seal Bay Festival of American of Chamber Music
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Friends of Music Concert
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