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  • Midcoast Forecast - September 18, 2019 PM

    By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Sep 18
    After a cloudy start to the week, sunshine is back in full force Wednesday with high pressure in place over the state. Temperatures remained on ...

  • Students in international exchange programs raise ...

    By Susan Mustapich - Sep 18
    Students involved with travel to Germany, Morocco, France, London and Colorado this year will host a community dance and potluck dinner to raise ...

  • One-man gun parts manufacturer gets city OK

    By Stephen Betts - Sep 18
    The Rockland Planning Board gave unanimous approval Tuesday evening, Sept. 17, to a one-man business that will manufacture parts for antique and ...

  • Law enforcement agencies recognized for response to Walmart ...

    By Beth A. Birmingham - Sep 18
    The Thomaston Board of Selectmen recognized Sept. 9 the organizations involved in the Walmart shooting threat that occurred Aug. 21. "I feel so ...

  • Main Street pot store faces opposition in Rockland

    By Stephen Betts - Sep 18
    Opposition to the second medical marijuana store planned for Main Street has grown. Neighbors spoke out against the proposal for Highbrow at 696 ...

  • Norumbega Inn will add dinner service to the public

    By Susan Mustapich - Sep 18
    The Norumbega Inn is opening its dinner service to the public by reservation only. In an area known for bed-and-breakfasts, inns and boutique ...

  • Event planned to remember POW/MIA service members Sept. 20

    By Susan Mustapich - Sep 17
    A National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day event will be held on the Village Green Sept. 20 to remember Maine military personnel ...

  • Suspect arrested in Peter Ott's burglary

    By Susan Mustapich - Sep 17
    A Waldoboro man alleged to have broken into Peter Ott's restaurant and stolen cash was arrested Aug. 29 by the Waldoboro Police Department. The ...

  • Appleton man shoots fox that bit him

    By Gabriel Blodgett - Sep 17
    An Appleton man killed a fox that may have been rabid Sunday, Sept. 15, after it attacked him and a neighbor on Appleton Ridge. Animal Control ...

  • Update: Hope mill rate up 3.7 percent

    By Gabriel Blodgett - Sep 17
    Hope property tax bills were sent out the first week in August and the mill rate has been set at 16.70. That is up 3.7 percent from last year's ...

  • Homeowners who lost money to contractor speak out

    By Beth A. Birmingham - Sep 17
    From cold-call inquiries to pop-up ads on Facebook, something has gone drastically wrong for a large number of people seeking to spend their ...

  • Reciprocal borrowing to bring new convenience to Midcoast ...

    By Gabriel Blodgett - Sep 16
    The Maine State Library launched the Maine Reciprocal Borrowing Program Sept. 16 Now, anyone with a valid library card will be able to check out ...

  • Police say island man fired gun into occupied pickup truck

    By Stephen Betts - Sep 16
    A Vinalhaven man is being held in lieu of $2,000 cash bail after police said he fired a gun into a pickup truck in which a woman was sitting ...

  • Planning Board approves solar proposal

    By Gabriel Blodgett - Sep 16
    Following a site plan review of the proposed location of a solar array in True Park, the Planning Board accepted the application for the project ...

  • Davis takes out papers for Rockland council seat

    By Stephen Betts - Sep 16
    Nathan Davis, who volunteers on multiple city committees and is a founder of an entrepreneurial center in Rockland, has taken out nomination ...

  • Accused dog abuser pleads not guilty

    By Stephen Betts - Sep 16
    A 28-year-old Hope man pleaded not guilty Monday, Sept. 16, to a charge that he had sex with a dog and videotaped the act. Nicholase W. Hill ...

  • Legislators, AG visit state prison

    Sep 16
    Four members of the Maine House and Attorney General Aaron Frey held what two local legislators say were groundbreaking talks at the Maine State ...

  • South Thomaston asks voter OK to replace dying ambulance

    By Stephen Betts - Sep 15
    South Thomaston residents will be asked later this month to approve spending money to replace an ambulance that can no longer be relied on to get ...

  • Knox County closed cases

    Sep 14
    A 33-year-old Nobleboro man who led police on two chases, including one in Knox County in which he was speeding at more than 100 miles an hour ...

  • Island man accused of sexual assault against girl

    By Stephen Betts - Sep 13
    A 21-year-old North Haven man is scheduled to make his initial court appearance Friday afternoon, Sept. 13, after being charged with sexually ...

  • Camden Hills student at center of lawsuit arrested for ...

    By Stephen Betts - Sep 13
    A Camden Hills Regional High School student -- whose mother went to court to overturn his eight-day suspension for a sexual assault that allegedly ...

  • Rockland sees drop in liens

    By Stephen Betts - Sep 13
    The number of liens filed by the city this week is down sharply from last year. There were 148 liens filed by Rockland against property owners ...

  • Lincolnville volunteers feed Bike Maine riders

    By Susan Mustapich - Sep 12
    Gallons of freshly made marinara sauce, mountains of meatballs and great piles of pasta were served at lunchtime in the Lincolnville Community ...

  • Warren sets tax rate at $19.10

    By Beth A. Birmingham - Sep 12
    At its Sept. 11 meeting, the Warren Board of Selectmen set the town's tax rate at $19.10 -- up from last year's $18.30. Assessor's agent Jim ...

  • Controversy surrounds sudden closure of Union Agway/Castle ...

    By Beth A. Birmingham - Sep 12
    The sudden closure of Union Agway and Castle Builders has left many people with questions and some with thinner wallets. According to Town Manager ...

  • Rockland Comps panel invites public to Sept. 21 forum

    Sep 12
    Rockland's Comprehensive Planning Commission is inviting all residents and others with an interest in the city's future to a community conversation...

  • ZBA hears library appeal

    By Gabriel Blodgett - Sep 12
    The Zoning Board of Appeals considered the appeal of the building permit issued for the construction of the Rockport Library, Sept. 11 at the ...

  • Midcoast lens: From one end to the other

    Sep 11
    Simply taking a moment to pay attention to the surroundings can deliver some beautiful views. Above, as a rainstorm commences beyond Hungry Island ...

  • Local humorist provides comic relief

    By Beth A. Birmingham - Sep 11
    Ben Perry of Thomaston, a retired Navy chief petty officer, has retired three times, but believes he has found his niche -- designing humorous ...

  • Murder suspect enters insanity plea

    By Stephen Betts - Sep 11
    Sarah Richards, who is accused of beating and strangling 83-year-old Helen Carver in her home in February, formally entered a plea of not guilty ...

  • Speno hits media for tech school coverage

    By Beth A. Birmingham - Sep 11
    At the Sept. 5 meeting of the Regional School Unit 40 Board of Directors, a board member voiced his displeasure at the negative media attention at ...

  • Bicyclists make Rockland home for the day

    By Stephen Betts - Sep 11
    Downtown Rockland was bustling Wednesday morning, Sept. 11, helped by the arrival of 450 bicyclists and their supporters. BikeMaine's annual ride ...

  • Everyday heroism noted at Rockland 9-11 ceremony

    By Stephen Betts - Sep 11
    Rockland firefighter Carl Anderson said it is easy for people to drive by the 9-11 monument outside the fire station. "Certainly it is in the ...

  • Appleton man continues fight to establish state bank

    By Gabriel Blodgett - Sep 11
    For the last decade, Appleton resident Randall Parr has devoted much of his time to the creation of a Maine state bank. He has helped draft bills ...

  • NOAA awards $2 million to Maine lobster programs

    Sep 11
    Maine's congressional delegation, Republican Sen. Susan Collins, independent Sen. Angus King, and Democratic Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared ...

  • Rockland code officer issues stop work order to vocational ...

    By Stephen Betts - Sep 10
    Rockland's code enforcement officer issued a stop work order Tuesday, Sept. 10, to the new $21.5 million regional vocational school after finding ...

  • Knox County deeds

    Sep 10
    The following deeds transfers were recorded from Sept. 3 through Sept. 6 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds. Appleton Walter Lamont Jr. to ...

  • Lincolnville board wants new dam agreement

    By Susan Mustapich - Sep 10
    The Lincolnville Board of Selectmen wants a review of its role and responsibilities for operation and repair costs of the East and West Dams ...

  • Changes to Thomaston board complete

    By Beth A. Birmingham - Sep 10
    At its Sept. 9 meeting, the Thomaston Board of Selectmen welcomed a new member and its Interim town manager. Chairman Peter Lammert introduced ...

  • Thomaston group seeks to preserve historic homestead

    Sep 10
    The Maine Preservation Commission has responded to a request to place one of Thomaston's seriously endangered properties on the 2019 list of ...

  • Focus of Adult Ed program is now more work than play

    By Gabriel Blodgett - Sep 10
    When Bob Curran was asked to start the Adult and Community Education program at Camden-Rockport High School in 1969, he viewed his responsibility ...

  • Donald Trump buys land in St. George, but not the president

    By Stephen Betts - Sep 10
    Readers of the weekly listings of property transactions may notice that Donald Trump has bought land in St. George. But the president of the ...

  • Space heater blamed for early morning blaze

    By Beth A. Birmingham - Sep 10
    The Warren Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 62 Maple St. just before 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. According to Fire Chief Greg ...

  • Council gives OK to Tillson Avenue zone change

    By Stephen Betts - Sep 10
    The Rockland City Council gave final approval Monday evening, Sept. 9, to amending the zoning along Tillson Avenue to allow residences. The 5-0 ...

  • Rockport police blotter

    Sep 10
    Rockport police issued the following citations from Aug. 28 to Sept. 10: Linda Cunningham, 59, Owls Head, speeding. Ashley A. York, 26, Union, ...

  • Magjik to step down from council this month

    By Stephen Betts - Sep 09
    Rockland City Councilor Amelia Magjik is resigning from the council later this month, more than a month before her term was set to expire. Magjik ...

  • MCST opening hailed as magnificient

    By Stephen Betts - Sep 09
    Superlatives were tossed about Monday afternoon, Sept. 9, during the ceremony marking the opening of the new $21.5 million regional technical ...

  • Midcoast Forecast - September 9, 2019 AM

    By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Sep 09
    High pressure is in place over the Midcoast to start the week leading to cool and quiet weather. We saw a mostly sunny start to Monday but clouds ...

  • UPDATED: Osprey nest knocks out power in downtown Camden

    By Susan Mustapich - Sep 09
    An osprey nest on top of a utility pole at the corner of Washington Street and Tannery Lane caused a midday power outage in downtown Camden Sept. ...

  • Midcoast lens: Nature's beauty

    Sep 09
    As summer comes to an end and fall begins, it was nice to take advantage of some sunshine Sept. 8 for a walk and boat ride in Back Cove, Waldoboro....

  • Legislator to meet with state attorney general on lobster ...

    Sep 09
    Independent State Rep. Jeffrey Evangelos of Friendship will meet with Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey Sept. 12 to ask for his involvement to ...

  • Midcoast Forecast - September 9, 2019 AM

    By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Sep 09
    High pressure is in place for the early week providing partly to mostly sunny skies with cool morning lows and mild afternoon highs. A cold front ...

  • Bus routes, start time to be studied for Rockland-area ...

    By Stephen Betts - Sep 08
    The Rockland-area school district board voted Thursday night, Sept. 5, to create a committee to study transportation issues that could affect the ...

  • Camden author Tess Gerritsen releases new novel, 'The Shape ...

    By Daniel Dunkle - Sep 07
    For decades Tess Gerritsen has written medical thrillers, stories about detectives hunting down killers, and tales of romantic suspense, but her ...

  • Dorian is latest hurricane to be felt in Midcoast

    By Stephen Betts - Sep 07
    The rain and gusty winds that the Midcoast is experienced Saturday, Sept. 7, is the region's most recent brush with a hurricane. Meteorologist ...

  • Midcoast Forecast - September 7 & 8, 2019

    By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Sep 07
    Hurricane Dorian will pass south of the Gulf of Maine on Saturday resulting in brisk winds, soaking rain, and high surf. A Tropical Storm Warning ...

  • Developer eyes mixed-use project in Tillson Avenue area

    By Stephen Betts - Sep 07
    A developer is considering creating a mixed residential/commercial project in the Tillson Avenue area. That announcement was made at the Sept. 4 ...

  • Midcoast Forecast - September 6, 2019 PM

    By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Sep 06
    Clouds are increasing across the Midcoast Friday as we gear up for a stormy start to the weekend. Hurricane Dorian will pass south of the Gulf of ...

  • Rockport mill rate up 6 percent

    By Gabriel Blodgett - Sep 06
    Rockport's property tax rate is increasing by 6.03 percent to $17.05 for each $1,000 of assessed value, according to a town press release. The ...

  • Sheriff's Office welcomes two new deputies

    Sep 06
    Two new deputies have been commissioned by the Knox County Sheriff's Office, Christopher Taylor and Brandon Sperling. Taylor comes to the agency ...

  • Man who dealt drugs in Midcoast gets five years in prison

    By Stephen Betts - Sep 06
    A 39-year-old Bangor man was sentenced Wednesday, Sept. 4, to five years in prison for dealing drugs in the Midcoast. Gregorio Dario Diaz was ...

  • Man sought for knife threat turns himself in to police

    By Stephen Betts - Sep 06
    A Warren man who had been sought by police for nearly three weeks for allegedly threatening a boy with a knife is behind bars. Clinton Benner, 33, ...

  • Tax rate drops, while some property values rise

    By Susan Mustapich - Sep 06
    Lincolnville's 2019-20 property tax rate has dropped to $15.40 per thousand dollars of property valuation, from $16.90 last year. Lincolnville's ...

  • Union tax rate rises half a mill

    Sep 06
    The Union Board of Selectmen set the property tax rate for 2019-20 at 18.30, up from 17.80 the previous year, when they met Tuesday, Sept. 3. Town ...

  • Midcoast Forecast - September 6, 2019 AM

    By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Sep 06
    We'll see some sunshine to begin our Friday by clouds will roll back in through Friday as Hurricane Dorian moves up the east coast, passing just ...

  • Suspect in murder of Owls Head woman expected to plead ...

    By Stephen Betts - Sep 05
    A 37-year-old South Thomaston woman accused of beating and strangling 83-year-old Helen Carver in her home in February is expected to plead not ...

  • Veterans Honor Roll Committee to sort out naming

    By Susan Mustapich - Sep 05
    A newly appointed committee is tasked with setting in writing the criteria for individuals who may be added to the Veterans Honor Roll on the ...

  • Midcoast Forecast - September 5, 2019 PM

    By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Sep 05
    We've enjoyed the return of sunshine Thursday as high pressure built back into New England. Despite the sunshine, temperatures remained cool with ...

  • Clam re-seeding is latest chapter in 'cool story told by a ...

    By Beth A. Birmingham - Sep 05
    The Medomak River Taskforce has targeted pollution in clam flats, and is now in the process of a re-seeding project. Members of the Waldoboro ...

  • City Council likely to nix road paving referendum

    By Stephen Betts - Sep 05
    Rockland residents will likely not have a referendum before them this fall asking to borrow up to $10 million for road and storm water diversion ...

  • Rockland asks attorney if easement to vocational school can ...

    By Stephen Betts - Sep 05
    The Rockland City Council has asked its attorney if an easement granted last year to the Midcoast School of Technology can be revoked. The City ...

  • News Feature - Elisabeth Schuh - Making Community Happen

    By Dan Dunkle - Aug 19
    Elisabeth Schuh, Executive Director of Making Community Happen, sat down with Dan Dunkle to discuss the current needs of the 'Meals on Wheels' ...

Midcoast Sports Recap

    Dining Deals

  • Enjoy Lollipop Lamb Chops Tonight!

    By Hartstone Inn - Sep 18

  • Wednesday Specials at ABC!

    By Atlantic Baking Co - Sep 18

  • Rockport Diner Tuesday Specials

    By Rockport Diner Family ... - Sep 17

  • Tuesday Specials at ABC!

    By Atlantic Baking Co - Sep 17

  • Lunch at the ELKS SEPT 17th. 11AM-1PM Best ...

    By Elks Lodge No. 1008 - Sep 16

  • ABC Fall/Winter Hours

    By Atlantic Baking Co - Sep 16

  • Saturday Specials at ABC!

    By Atlantic Baking Co - Sep 14

  • Saturday Specials at ABC!

    By Atlantic Baking Co - Sep 14

  • Rockport Diner Friday Specials

    By Rockport Diner Family ... - Sep 13

  • SEAFOOD SHACK IS OPEN Across The Street ...

    By Graffam Brothers Seafood - Sep 13

  • Friday at Atlantic Baking Company

    By Atlantic Baking Co - Sep 13

  • Thursday Specials at ABC!

    By Atlantic Baking Co - Sep 12
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    Special Offers

  • HOME RENOVATIONS & NEW CONSTRUCTION

    By Pine Ridge Carpentry - Sep 18

  • DONATION APPLICATIONS DUE OCTOBER 1ST

    By West Bay Rotary Club - Sep 18

  • Open today and serving Maine Made!

    By Bonnie's Place - Sep 18

  • MEALS OF HOPE MEAL PACKING EVENT

    By West Bay Rotary Club - Sep 17

  • NO PLANS...NO PROBLEM.  WE CAN HELP.

    By Pine Ridge Carpentry - Sep 17

  • TCC Flea Market in Union has tables available ...

    By Thompson Community Center - Sep 17

  • Fun stuff at Heavenly Threads!

    By Heavenly Threads ... - Sep 17

  • MAINE MADE LIVES ON MILL STREET

    By Bonnie's Place - Sep 17

  • Tutors Available

    By The Study Hall - Sep 16

  • Shopping should be fun!

    By Bonnie's Place - Sep 16

  • NEW GARAGE DOOR WITH LIFTMASTER ELECTRIC ...

    By WinsMor Garage Door ... - Sep 15

  • Gifts for all occasions!

    By Bonnie's Place - Sep 15
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Daily Headlines

Real Estate
Thomaston
$114,000
0000 Buttermilk Lane
Holden
$570,000
219 Collette Road
Hope
$299,000
82 Annis Lane
Waldoboro
$99,900
2818 Atlantic Highway
Union
$50,000
1504 Appleton Road
Northport
$45,000
86 Cross Street
Waldoboro
$299,900
35 Pleasant Street
Rockport
$429,000
6 Powerhouse Hill Lane
Rockport
$335,000
15 Birch Street
Holden
$799,000
87 Valleyview Road
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