Community Happenings
Lost, Found and Looking
Amity is ready to be your girl
Aug 18Are you looking for an active girl who is ready to follow you on any adventure? You should meet our pet pick of the week, Amity. This pretty ...
Camden High School alumni recognized
Aug 17At the 113th Camden High School Alumni Banquet held Aug. 10 at Point Lookout, the Camden High School Alumni board of directors gave out its annual ...
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Vinalhaven clinic among 18 Maine health centers awarded ...
Aug 17The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Aug. 17 announced $1,447,920 in Quality Improvement grant awards to 18 health centers in Maine. ...
Historical Society celebrates Medomak River Aug. 26
Aug 17The Waldoborough Historical Society, celebrating its 50th anniversary year, invites the public to a celebration of the Medomak River Sunday, Aug. ...
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Talk on brain health set for Sept. 27
Aug 17Quarry Hill, 30 Community Drive, presents “Brain Wellness: Dispelling Myths and Highlighting Realities,” Thursday, Sept. 27, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. ...
Dream Local makes Inc. 5000 list
Aug 17Dream Local Digital ranked in the 37th annual Inc. 5000, Inc. magazine's list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. Placing 3237th, ...
Worthington Scholars hear advice at send-off dinner
Aug 17Recipients of the Worthington Scholarship gathered at the Samoset Resort Friday, Aug. 10, for the third annual Send-off Dinner. Beverly and David ...
Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program conducts lake study
Aug 16The Rockport Conservation Committee has partnered with the Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program to collect more information about the health, ...
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Rockport public hearing Aug. 27
Aug 15A special public hearing of the Rockport Select Board will take place at the Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St., on Monday, Aug. 27, at 7:30 p.m. ...
Grandson of local residents graduates from Air Force Academy
Aug 15Joshua W. Davis has graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy. The graduate received a bachelor's degree and was commissioned as 2nd lieutenant. Th...
Church marks 200 years with supper, special service Aug. 25-26
Aug 15Friendship United Methodist Church is 200 years old this year, and plans to celebrate Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 25 and 26. On Saturday, there will ...
Studio opens offering tai-chi, personal development classes
Aug 15John Jenkins Academy of Personal Development has recently opened on the second floor of 216 South Main St. across from Harbor Park. The studio, ...
Lacy joins local dental office
Aug 13Drs. Barbour, Hersom and Campbell have announced that Dr. Ben Lacy has joined Glen Cove Dental Associates. Lacy was born and raised in the ...
Land trust gets $10,000 donation for multi-use trail project
Aug 13Georges River Land Trust has received a donation of $10,000 from Sidecountry Sports owners Andrew Dailey and Brian Kelley to the Connecting ...
Auto auction set for 41st outing in Transportation Museum Aug. ...
Aug 13The 41st annual New England Auto Auction will take place at the Owls Head Transportation Museum Friday and Saturday, Aug. 17 and 18, from 9 a.m. ...
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Maine Ocean School raises $31,000 for school opening
Aug 13Nearly 50 supporters and directors of the new Maine Ocean School and its foundation gathered at a dinner Friday, Aug. 10 at the Samoset Resort and ...
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Camden Windjammer Festival includes blueberry pancake ...
Aug 13The Camden Rotary Club's blueberry pancake breakfast will be served on Sept. 1 at the Camden Windjammer Festival from 7 to 10 a.m. outdoors on the ...
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Unions ratify labor agreements with Consolidated ...
Aug 11Union leaders from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 2320, 2326 and 2327 and the Communication Workers of America (CWA) ...
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Down East magazine hires branded content editor
Aug 10Down East magazine has announced the addition of Jennifer Van Allen to its team in the position of branded content editor. Van Allen will be ...
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New Hope for Women to hold pop-up-shop fundraiser
Aug 10New Hope for Women hosts “New Hope's Pop-Up Shop” to raise funds to help eradicate domestic violence. The shop includes gently upcycled clothing ...
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Gov. LePage declares resident fee holiday at Maine state parks
Aug 09Gov. Paul R. LePage has signed an order giving Maine residents free day use of Maine state parks and historic sites from Saturday, Aug. 11, ...
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Nursing Association to hold Fruits of Fall sale Sept. 1
Aug 09The Rockland District Nursing Association is holding its 2018 “Fruits of Fall” sale at the South Thomaston Library, 8 Dublin Road, Saturday, Sept. ...
Local students receive Red Sox Service Scholarships
Aug 08Emilee Clough, of Rockland and Lily Wetherington, of Rockport were recognized as recipients of the Maine Red Sox Service Scholarship during a ...
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UMA Rockland still accepting new fall students
Aug 08As local students look ahead to the start of the fall semester, those planning to move away to college may be reconsidering choices. The Rockland ...
It’s raining kittens and puppies at P.A.W.S.
Aug 06We're not talking a refreshing sprinkle. Rather a soaking downpour! That's right. We've got more puppies and kittens than we know what to do ...
History museum expands hours
Aug 06The Friendship Museum was established in 1965 by a group of citizens interested in preserving Friendship's history. On Friendship Day, the Annex ...
Seeking Soulmates
Aug 17Gemma I know it doesn't show after my therapy sessions, but I was in an abusive relationship in the past. I'm a beautiful, fun lady, who absolutely...
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Oceanside Middle School names 2017-18 honor roll
Aug 17The following Oceanside Middle School students have qualified for the honor roll for the 2017-2018 school year, based on standards-based grading: H...
Broad Bay kicks off capital campaign to preserve, improve ...
Aug 17Broad Bay Congregational Church, 941 Main St., invites the community to an afternoon of fun, celebrating the public phase of its Capital Campaign ...
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Parkinson's group to hear about home care Sept. 4
Aug 17Members of the Camden-based Parkinson's Support Group will meet Tuesday, Sept. 4, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Anderson Inn at Quarry Hill, 30 ...
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Balsamic vinegar tasting offered at Quarry Hill Sept. 19
Aug 17Participants will find themselves transported to Emilia-Romagna in northeast Italy courtesy of their taste buds Wednesday, Sept. 19, when Quarry ...
Nominations for Unsung Hero award due Sept. 4
Aug 17United Midcoast Charities' Nonprofit Advisory Committee and VillageSoup have announced that nominations are now open for the Unsung Hero Award. ...
St. George news
By Sandra Dickson - Aug 16The talk for the past many weeks has been about the unusual weather. Even our Southern visitors, who are accustomed to heat and humidity, but ...
Bird Watching in Maine talk planned for Aug. 29
Aug 15Maine birder Derek Lovitch will share stories and tips on birdwatching at the Rockport Opera House, at 6 Central St., on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at ...
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Camden Garden Club welcomes new members
Aug 15On Tuesday, Aug. 14, a New Members' Coffee was held at the home of Camden Garden Club Membership Chair Molly Foster. Brian Crawford-Green, Berna ...
Camden Foreign Car Show
Aug 15The 17th Annual Camden Foreign Car Show will be held in downtown Camden from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 2. The show is being held in conjuncti...
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Tractor Supply hosts pet adoptions, pet supply drive Aug. 25
Aug 15The local Tractor Supply store, 38 Commons Way, is taking part in the chain's Out Here with Animals Event, with a pet supply drive for local ...
St. George walking tour rescheduled for Aug. 30
Aug 15St. George Historical Society will lead a walking tour of the town -- rescheduled from July 26, when the program was forced inside by the weather. ...
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Camden Rockport Historical Society offers Desserts on the Lawn
Aug 13The annual meeting of the Camden Rockport Historical Society, "Desserts on the Lawn" will feature special displays of of unusual discoveries in ...
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Camden Yacht Club to host talk on Maine's ocean waters
Aug 13Lisa Pohlmann, the executive director of the Natural Resources Council of Maine, will discuss current challenges facing Maine's ocean waters as ...
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Community meeting on new approach to addiction set for Aug. 22
Aug 13A meeting is planned Wednesday, Aug. 22, at 5 p.m. in the Rockland City Council chambers, where a panel will discuss the possibility of creating a ...
Library Friends set tag sale for Aug. 18
Aug 13The Friends of Rockland Public Library holds its fourth Annual Tag Sale at 80 Union St., Saturday, Aug. 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Patrons can ...
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Gilchrest-Robinson reunion set for Aug. 19
Aug 13As has been the custom for several years, the Gilchrest-Robinson reunion will be held the third Sunday in August, Aug. 19, at the St. George ...
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Broadreach offers two free parenting programs in Knox and ...
Aug 10Broadreach Family & Community Services is offering two free programs this fall in Knox and Waldo counties to support parents with the challenges ...
St. George news
By Sandra Dickson - Aug 10In summer, as awareness of road safety continues to be an important issue, water safety is also highlighted, as more people head to the beach or ...
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Applications due Aug. 24 for UMaine Extension Master Gardener ...
Aug 09University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers program in Knox, Lincoln and Waldo counties is accepting applications. Classes...
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Grandparents raising grandchildren workshop set for Aug. 30
Aug 09The next Community Partnerships for Protecting Children free workshop will be Aug. 30, at the Community Health & Counseling building at 120 ...
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Washington News
By Charlotte Henderson - Aug 09Corner Gallery Finale Corner Gallery will close its 2018 season with “Summer's End,” featuring works inspired by the familiar mixed feelings of ...
Herring Gut Learning Center honored
Aug 08Herring Gut Learning Center, in St. George, has been selected as this year's recipient of the State of Maine Commissioner's Award for Entrepreneuri...
Backpack program helps local kids
Aug 08Barbara Heard is once again the leader of the pack…backpacks that is. Thanks to her efforts and passion, up to 60 local students will receive ...
Lost, Found and Looking
Aug 06Our pet pick of the week is Lucy. She is such a loving, sweet girl around two years old. She is so easy to love 'cause she loves everyone. Lucy ...
Merryspring Nature Center offers medicinal plant walk
Aug 06Herbalist Melanie Scofield will lead a medicinal plant walk at Merryspring Nature Center on Sunday, Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon. Many native and ...
