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Community Happenings

Community Colleges announce framework for fall classes

Jul 09
The presidents of Maine's community colleges have announced that plans for fall instruction will consist of several elements that will be consisten...
Invasive species can hide in firewood

Jul 09
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is reminding the public about the risk of spreading tree-killing invasive species ...
Maine Hospice Council awarded grant for veterans’ care

Jul 09
The Maine Hospice Council and Center for End-of-Life Care has received one of 13 grants to work in partnership with the National Hospice and ...
Muslim services partially reopen, with precautions

Jul 09
The mesjid in Orono has opened up for individual daily prayers, while adhering to the social distance guidelines, but has not resumed the Jummah ...
Washington News

By Charlotte Henderson - Jul 09
Summer for sure With the passing of the Summer Solstice a few weeks ago, the human race in the Earth's northern hemisphere is officially in summer ...
Lyman-Morse nears completion on new wind tunnel project

Jul 08
Lyman-Morse Technologies is nearing completion on a 16- by 30-foot composite wind tunnel in Thomaston. The company won the contract from a ...
Maine Lobster Festival announces 2020 Sea Princesses

Jul 08
The Maine Lobster Festival has announced that four young women will be competing for the title of Maine Sea Goddess at the 2020 Maine Sea Goddess ...
Local teacher gets creative to help her students

Jul 08
Leah Dufour, a Pre-K through 2nd grade teacher at Miller School in Waldoboro received $125 from DonorsChoose and SONIC Drive-in, on Teacher ...
Ashwood Waldorf School announces new leadership

Jul 08
Ashwood Waldorf School has announced a new president and vice president of its board of trustees. John Morin will take over as board president ...
Lakes could have increased algae blooms this summer

Jul 07
With record heat and drought-like conditions, Maine's lakes are more likely to experience algal blooms according to Linda Bacon, Maine Department ...
Mr. Moo thinks you should become a member

Jul 07
From the desk of PMHS Development Director Chrys deLorimier. In April, a litter of three-week-old kittens was rescued from a burning brush pile. ...
Post 37 holds take-out baked been supper

Jul 07
Williams-Brazier Post 037, American Legion, 37 Watts Lane, Thomaston, will hold a drive up/walk up baked bean supper July 18. This will follow the ...
Presentations explore Maine’s fight for women’s right to ...

Jul 07
The Camden Public Library and the Thomaston Public Library will welcome author and activist Anne B. Gass for an online presentation based on her ...
'Wining' for the dog days of summer

Jul 07
“Wining for the Dog Days of Summer,” hosted and sponsored by In Good Company, of Rockland, donated 50% from bottles of “beneficial” wine bought ...
Rockland library shares author reading with Hodgkins

Jul 06
Rockland Public Library offers a Facebook Live author "visit" and reading with Fran Hodgkins Wednesday, July 15, at 11 a.m. Join the program at ...
Summer reading program features young adult novel

Jul 06
Rockland Public Library's third week of Summer Reading Program will feature special guest, local author Fran Hodgkins. She will be reading an ...
Merryspring offers bug safari walk

Jul 06
Merryspring Nature Center, 30 Conway Road, Camden, will host a free bug safari walk for families and children Friday, July 17 at 10 a.m. During ...
Lion Club thanks first responders

Jul 06
Lion Jerry Stone organized a “thank you” trip to the Rockport Police and Fire first responders Wednesday, July 1. Police Chief Randy Gagne, Fire ...
Camden Rotary Club announces new president

Jul 06
Camden Rotary Club has announced that Chris Richmond will be its new president. Once a schooner captain, Richmond is now a commercial marine ...
Rockport Garden Club awards scholarships

Jul 06
The Rockport Garden Club has awarded its 2020 scholarships to three local graduating seniors who are pursuing horticultural or environmental ...
Camden Rotary Club awards $45,000 in scholarships

Jul 06
The Camden Rotary Club has announced the recipients of its annual scholarships. In total, the club has issued $45,000 to support the educational ...
Community briefs

Jul 04
State Bicentennial offers Maine-centered discussion themes for readers ROCKLAND — Rockland Public Library will host a Maine Humanities Council ...
Thomaston connects to electric vehicle charging network

Jul 02
The Town of Thomaston recently installed two Level 2 electric vehicle chargers at the parking lot near the Public Works Department on Watts ...
Waldoboro Lions Club to be honored for service

Jul 02
On Wednesday, July 8, the Waldoboro Lions Club will be honored by the Waldoborough Historical Society for their many years of service to the ...
Long Cove Farmer's Market opens to the public

Jul 02
A new way to support local farmers, producers and fisherman in Waldoboro is now available Mondays from 3 to 6 p.m. from July 6 to Oct. 12 at the ...
Apprenticeshop to start sailing programs, changes made

Jul 02
Starting Monday, July 6, The Apprenticeshop will start another year of sailing programs for youth and adults. As with all things, the shop has ...
Union officials dedicate town report to former selectman

Jul 02
The town of Union has proceeded in dedicating their annual report to Lyle B. Cramer, a former selectman that served on the town board from 2011 to ...
Ashwood Forest Camp explains 'What the Woods Can Tell Me'

Jul 02
Calling all adventurers, ages five to seven! Registration is now open for Ashwood's Forest Camp: What the Woods Can Tell Me. The camp is designed ...
Public Meeting Roundup for week of July 6

Jul 02
Appleton Select Board Meeting - July 7 at 6:30 p.m., via Zoom To Join the Zoom Meeting click on: https://zoom.us/j/694709741 For directions on ...
G.E.A.R Parent Network offers free virtual classes for local ...

Jul 01
The GEAR Parent Network program is now offering free online workshops for the months of July, August and September. Registration is now open for ...
Volunteer Maine recognizes Waldoboro and Warren volunteers

Jul 01
337 adults and 58 children will be recognized on the Maine Adult and Youth Volunteer Rolls of Honor for their volunteer efforts in 2019. Collective...
Camden Conference announces essay awards

Jul 01
The Camden Conference will award the high school level Bill Taylor Awards to four high school students for their essays related to the 2020 Camden ...
A helpful guide on tracking a lost pet

Jul 01
From the desk of Events Coordinator Kasey Bielecki, Pope Memorial Humane Society has seen quite an uptick in lost animal reports lately. Having ...
Education briefs

Jun 30
Waldoboro siblings earn higher ed achievements WALDOBORO — Stephanie Hill, a pharmacy student at University of New England College, has earned ...
Hope to hold public hearing for ballot questions

Jun 30
A public hearing will be held by the Hope Board of Selectmen and the Budget Committee regarding the annual Town Meeting Referendum ballot questions...
Whaling in Maine presentation set for July 16

Jun 30
The Camden Public Library will welcome author and historian Charles H. Lagerbom Thursday, July 16, at 6 p.m. for an online presentation on ...
Free "JumpStart" course offers skill building at ...

Jun 30
The UMA Rockland Center is offering a free seven week one-credit course called, "Jump Start" from July 13 to Aug. 24 to help prepare students to ...
Zoom church service offered through Episcopal Chapel at Long ...

Jun 30
The St. George Episcopal Chapel at Long Cove in Tenants Harbor has been offering Sunday services since 1901. Because of concern for the health of ...
Master Gardener explores perennial garden design

Jun 29
Gardener John Fromer will lead a program about perennial garden design at Merryspring Nature Center Tuesday, July 14 at noon. Fromer will teach ...
Camden Hills announces honor roll students

Jun 29
The following Camden Hills Regional High School students were named to the third quarter honor roll. Grade 9 High Honors Kyra Anderson; Kara ...
Summer Meals Schedule announced

Jun 29
Knox County has announced its 2020 Summer Meals Schedule. All children 18 and under are welcome at any of the following local meal sites through ...
Washington news

By Charlotte Henderson - Jun 29
Profuse algae observed Recently, a resident noticed this “stuff” in the shallows of one of Washington's “great ponds” (Washington Pond and Crystal ...
Merryspring offers birdwatching walk for families

Jun 26
Merryspring Nature Center will host a free backyard birdwatching walk for families and children Friday, July 10 at 10 a.m. This outdoor walk will ...
Good Tern Co-op opens for business

Jun 26
Co-General Managers of Good Tern Natural Foods Store and Co-op, Laura LaPointe and Brandy Monroe, announced the Rockland store continues opening ...
Coastal Mountains Trails Challenge is back

Jun 26
With $15,000 in support from sponsors, Coastal Mountains Trails Challenge is back for a second year. All residents and guests of the Midcoast are ...
Lefebvre honored as Game Warden Of The Year

Jun 26
Game Warden Joey Lefebvre, who patrols the Lincoln and Knox counties, was recognized June 25 as Game Warden of the Year for 2019. The award was ...
Transportation Museum launches new web series ‘Shifting ...

Jun 26
After a year-long production effort, the Owls Head Transportation Museum is thrilled to announce the release of their first-ever web series, ...
Midcoast hospitals offer virtual classes

Jun 17
Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital are offering free virtual classes in July. Take a Break with Guided Meditation will meet ...

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