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  • Midcoast sees seven more COVID-19 cases, CDC reports Sunday

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 18
    Knox County reported one additional COVID-19 case in the past day, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday. Sinc...

  • District attorney asks for human resources probe of Lincoln ...

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 17
    The district attorney who serves the four Midcoast Maine counties said a hostile work environment has been created by actions of the county ...

  • Midcoast sees 34 more COVID-19 cases, CDC reports Saturday

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 17
    Knox County reported eight additional COVID-19 cases in the past day, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Saturday....

  • Knox County court news

    Apr 17
    The following cases were completed in the Knox County court from April 9 through April 16. Troy Trout, 44, Rockland, harassment by telephone Oct. ...

  • Knox County deeds April 15

    Apr 16
    The following deed transfers were recorded from April 6 through April 12 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds: Appleton Kristin M. Collins to ...

  • Town leaders: Who pays for park?

    By Christine Simmonds - Apr 16
    Members of the budget committee and Select Board voiced multiple concerns about the A.D. Gray park proposal during a joint meeting April 15. The ...

  • Rockland area school district unveils plan to spend millions ...

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 16
    The Rockland area school board was presented Thursday evening with the administration's proposal on how to spend $8.6 million in federal aid. The ...

  • Midcoast sees 17 more COVID-19 cases, CDC reports Friday

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 16
    Knox County reported six additional COVID-19 cases in the past day, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday. Sta...

  • Rockland man accused of trying to strangle woman

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 16
    A 32-year-old Rockland man was arrested this week, accused of putting a woman into a headlock on more than one occasion. Anthony Glinatsis was ...

  • The race is on to gather towns, grants for expanded ...

    By Daniel Dunkle - Apr 15
    The Midcoast Internet Coalition and LCI are competing for support from local municipalities and for government dollars as they both push for ...

  • Retired judge raises questions about coming elections

    By Daniel Dunkle - Apr 15
    Longtime probate judge and former State Senator Susan Longley urged the Hope Select Board April 13 to hold only one town meeting instead of ...

  • Rockland restaurants sprout like spring flowers

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 15
    Construction continued in high gear around Rockland's Harbor Park this week with the promise of four new or relocated restaurants circling the ...

  • Midcoast sees 28 more COVID-19 cases, CDC reports Thursday

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 15
    Knox County reported 15 additional COVID-19 cases in the past day, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Th...

  • Fire contained at Lyman Morse

    Apr 15
    A fire was contained April 14 to duct work at the Lyman Morse boatyard. Crews from Thomaston, Rockland and South Thomaston responded to the call ...

  • Atlantic Herring Area 1A days out webinar set for April 22

    Apr 15
    Atlantic Herring Management Board members from the states of Maine, New Hampshire and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will meet via webinar ...

  • Local author looks at women in the Maine fishing industry

    Apr 15
    Camden author Ali Farrell has released her second book, “Pretty Rugged,” which sheds light on the many women working in Maine's commercial fishing ...

  • Maine Maritime Academy readies for near-normal fall

    Apr 15
    Maine Maritime Academy is preparing for “near-normal” campus operations this fall. “We are incredibly proud to have been able to maintain in-person...

  • Voters to decide between A.D. Gray projects

    By Christine Simmonds - Apr 14
    Waldoboro voters will decide between two projects for the former A.D. Gray school property during the June 8 election. The Select Board tabled the ...

  • Drainage and sewer work is underway throughout downtown ...

    By Susan Mustapich - Apr 14
    Main Street in Camden is down to a single lane as work proceeds on laying a new sewer main from the corner of Atlantic Avenue to just past the ...

  • Cause determined for Thomaston house fire

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 14
    An April 8 fire at a house on Route 1 in Thomaston was caused by improper disposal of smoking materials. Thomaston Fire Chief Mike Mazzeo said the ...

  • Police, family seek info on missing Rockland man

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 14
    Rockland police are asking for the public's help in locating a 33-year-old Rockland man who was last seen on Friday of last week. Tyler Gricus was ...

  • Midcoast sees 27 more COVID-19 cases, CDC reports Wednesday

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 14
    Knox County reported eight additional COVID-19 cases in the past day, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention April ...

  • Knox County gives administrator six-year extension

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 14
    The Knox County Commissioners gave its longtime administrator a vote of confidence April 13 by approving a six-year extension of his contract. The ...

  • Board will not send any tannery lot proposal to a June vote

    By Susan Mustapich - Apr 13
    Select Board members and Town Manager Audra Caler announced at an April 13 workshop there would be no development proposal for the former tannery ...

  • Vietnam Veterans remembered

    By Susan Mustapich - Apr 13
    The community gathered on the Village Green to lay a wreath at the Veterans Honor Roll monument in remembrance of Vietnam Veterans March 29. The ...

  • St. George reaches separation deal with employee

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 13
    Town officials are keeping mum on what led to a separation agreement reached earlier this year with an employee of the transfer station. The St. ...

  • Downtown traffic plan gets final approval

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 13
    The use of public spaces by private businesses consumed a large amount of time at the April 12 City Council meeting, where councilors gave ...

  • Hope ballot set for April 27 and June 8

    Apr 13
    Two veteran Select Board members are running for seats in the special election set for Tuesday, April 27 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Richard Crabtree is ...

  • Four-way race shaping up for two seats on Rockport board

    Apr 13
    The nomination papers are in and four people are seeking two seats on the Select Board. Robert Duke Jr., John Strand, Christopher Hart and Eric ...

  • Rockport Town Manager William Post resigns

    Apr 13
    The Rockport Select Board has received the resignation of Rockport's Town Manager, William Post. Rockport Select Board Chair Debra Hall announced ...

  • The MILL shakes it up with nutrition

    By Susan Mustapich - Apr 13
    The Mill Nutrition Smoothie & Shake shop in Camden makes energizing teas, protein meal-replacement shakes with Herbalife products and coffee ...

  • Two compete for Thomaston Select Board

    By Christine Simmonds - Apr 13
    Two residents are competing for a three-year term on the select board at Thomaston's June 8 town meeting. Nomination papers were available ...

  • Town meeting warrant including short-term rental question, ...

    By Daniel Dunkle - Apr 13
    Rockport's Select Board voted April 12 to approve this year's town meeting warrant including a non-binding question on short-term rental regulation...

  • Rockland set to restart recreation department

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 13
    Rockland may soon have its first parks and recreation director in six years. City Manager Tom Luttrell said April 12 that he hopes to hire a parks ...

  • Midcoast sees 21 more COVID-19 cases, CDC reports Tuesday

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 13
    Knox County reported three additional COVID-19 cases in the past day, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention April ...

  • Police say threat led to closing of restaurant

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 12
    Bail was set April 12 at $5,000 cash for a Rockland man whose threat led to the early closing of the KFC restaurant in Rockport April 10. Stephen ...

  • Maine Seaside Treasures opens in Camden

    By Susan Mustapich - Apr 12
    Maine Seaside Treasures is a new boutique on Main Street with a coastal theme, featuring decor, unique collections and crafts made by local ...

  • Warrant for town election posted in Appleton

    By Kay Neufeld - Apr 12
    The town of Appleton has posted the 2021 Warrant for June's town election. In the election, which will take the place of the annual town meeting ...

  • Midcoast sees 21 more COVID-19 cases, CDC reports Monday

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 12
    Knox County reported 12 additional COVID-19 cases in the past day, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday. Sinc...

  • Rockland tells Burger King to remove, cover sign

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 11
    The city has directed Burger King to either remove or cover its signs. The code enforcement office sent out a notice to the property owner this ...

  • Police say speed, inexperience led to fatal crash that ...

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 11
    A fatal crash more than two months ago in western Maine that killed two teenagers and injured a Cushing couple was caused by a teen driver's speed ...

  • Knox County sees no additional COVID-19 cases, CDC reports ...

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 10
    Knox County reported no additional COVID-19 cases in the past day, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday. Sinc...

  • Ecologist to discuss Maine’s seagrass meadows

    Apr 10
    Marine ecologist Katie DuBois will lead a presentation, “Saving Maine's Seagrass Meadows,” in an online webinar offered by Merryspring Nature ...

  • Midcoast sees 11 more COVID-19 cases, CDC reports Saturday

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 10
    Knox County reported three additional COVID-19 cases in the past day, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Saturday....

  • Knox County court news

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 10
    The following cases were completed in the Knox County court from April 2 through April 9. Shea Mason, 37, Tenants Harbor, domestic violence ...

  • UPDATED: Ladleah Dunn and Keryn Laite Jr. running for ...

    By Susan Mustapich - Apr 09
    Incumbents on the Board of Selectmen Ladleah Dunn and Keryn Laite Jr. are running for reelection in June. The Board of Selectmen seats are ...

  • June ballot to see short-term rental registration, zoning ...

    By Susan Mustapich - Apr 09
    A couple of residents questioned the purpose of a short-term rental registration ordinance during an April 6 public hearing. After the public ...

  • The Captain Spear launched at ceremony

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 09
    The newest member of the Maine State Ferry Service fleet was launched April 9, named after a well-known Rockland man. The Capt. Richard G.Spear ...

  • UPDATED: Four to run for Camden Select Board seats

    By Susan Mustapich - Apr 09
    Four candidates will be vying for two open seats on the Select Board in June. The positions are currently held by Taylor Benzie and Jenna Lookner, ...

  • Rockland city manager issues monthly report

    Apr 09
    Rockland City Manager Tom Luttrell has issued his monthly report about activities in city government. Finance Department The annual budget is well ...

  • Camden Harbor shaped by war, shipbuilding, changing times

    By Daniel Dunkle - Apr 09
    Did you know that the richest man in the world tore down a lime kiln to establish the Camden Yacht Club, or that the nation's largest anchor ...

  • Midcoast sees 15 more COVID-19 cases, CDC reports Friday

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 09
    Knox County reported seven additional COVID-19 cases in the past day, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday. S...

  • Rockland board rejects Good Tern's appeal

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 08
    The Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals rejected April 8 an appeal by the Good Tern Natural Foods Co-op over the denial of a permit to expand its ...

  • Debate over proposed minor subdivision grows heated

    By Daniel Dunkle - Apr 08
    “I was a bit miffed,” Planning Board Chair Langley Willauer said during an April 7 meeting, starting what became a heated exchange between him and ...

  • Thomaston voters to decide on new police officer

    By Christine Simmonds - Apr 08
    The Thomaston Select Board has approved the proposed municipal budget for fiscal year 2021 to fiscal year 2022, as well as the warrant items to go ...

  • Midcoast sees nine more COVID-19 cases, CDC reports Thursday

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 08
    Knox County reported four additional COVID-19 cases in the past day, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. ...

  • Rockland Council voices support for downtown traffic plan

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 07
    The Rockland City Council will vote Monday evening on a downtown traffic plan that will keep Main Street at two lanes but allow for businesses to ...

  • Rockland postpones vote on Habitat neighborhood zone change

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 07
    The Rockland City Council is sending back to the Planning Board the proposed contract zone for a Midcoast Habitat for Humanity housing development ...

  • Union to stream live meetings post-pandemic

    By Christine Simmonds - Apr 07
    The Union Board of Selectmen has decided to invest in Town Hall Streams in preparation for a return to in person meetings. The board made this ...

  • Stewart to plead not guilty to theft from customers

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 07
    The former owner of the defunct Castle Builders contractor company in Union will plead not guilty to charges that he stole nearly $500,000 from ...

  • Appleton Village School budget reflects loss of state ...

    By Kay Neufeld - Apr 07
    Appleton will see a 9.07% ($151,937) increase in cost to taxpayers within the town's proposed Appleton Village School budget, according to ...

  • Midcoast sees 20 more COVID-19 cases, CDC reports Wednesday

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 07
    Knox County reported eight additional COVID-19 cases in the past day, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday...

  • Home Kitchen Cafe bakery nears final review

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 06
    The Rockland Planning Board is expected to give final approval in two weeks to a proposal by the Home Kitchen Café owners to build a new building ...

  • Does anybody really know what time it is?

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 06
    Time has stood still, at least for the past few weeks, for the city clock. The clock, located at General Berry Park at Main and Water Streets, has ...

  • Acceptable ME promotes female self-image positivity

    By Susan Mustapich - Apr 06
    A young woman from Camden has created a social impact initiative, Acceptable ME, that in her words, "stands up against societal norms to break ...

  • Library presents Maynard Bray's photography

    Apr 06
    The Camden Public Library will partner with the Penobscot Marine Museum Thursday, April 22, at 6 p.m. for a special presentation during Maritime ...

  • Proposed Lincolnville municipal budget sees less than 1% ...

    By Susan Mustapich - Apr 06
    At the polls June 8, residents will see a proposed 2021-22 municipal budget with $2,265,498 in expenses and less than a 1% impact on property ...

  • Midcoast sees seven more COVID-19 cases, CDC reports Tuesday

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 06
    Knox County reported three additional COVID-19 cases in the past day, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday. ...

  • Thomaston budget heads to the board

    By Christine Simmonds - Apr 06
    The Thomaston budget committee has approved the proposed 2021-2022 town budget of $3,974,155. The proposal will next go to the select board for ...

  • Spectrum outage leads Rockland Council to postpone meeting

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 05
    A Spectrum outage that covered much of New England led the Rockland City Council to postpone its Monday evening meeting. The Council holds its ...

  • Megunticook Lake Warden names Ice-Out! winners

    Apr 05
    The Megunticook Watershed Ice-Out was called Saturday, March 27, at 9 a.m. A thunderstorm Friday night with gusty winds churned up the water and ...

  • Jenna Lookner will not seek reelection to Select Board

    By Susan Mustapich - Apr 05
    Jenna Lookner has announced she is not going to seek reelection to the Camden Select Board at this time, for a combination of professional and ...

  • Rockland to revive housing committees

    By Stephen Betts - Apr 05
    The Rockland City Council will consider creating two committees to recommend ways to create more housing. Mayor Ed Glaser is sponsoring an agenda ...

  • News Feature - Maine State Senator Chloe Maxmin on the Pine ...

    Mar 26
    Maine State Senator Chloe Maxmin spoke with Village Soup about LD 489, the Pine Tree Amendment, in an interview on March 26. This proposal would ...

  • Gulf of Maine Council seeks nominations for 2021 Awards

    Mar 18
    The Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment is issuing a call for nominations the 2021 awards. Nominations will be accepted through ...

  • Friends, family, community remember Elizabeth Sherfey as a ...

    By Daniel Dunkle - Feb 21
    Elizabeth Sherfey, originally of Hope, had friends all over the world. She met them while spending a semester at sea in high school, traveling ...

  • 2020 Maine Lobster Festival Sea Goddess coronation

    Aug 08
    The 2020 Maine Lobster Festival may have been cancelled, but the Sea Goddess coronation went on, only a week later than originally scheduled. If ...

  • Art Auction Supporting Journalism

    Jul 03
    Courier Publications will be holding an online art auction July 13-22 on Facebook to support quality local journalism in Knox, Lincoln and Waldo ...

  • Rockland Lobster Boat Races

    Jun 28
    Penobscot Bay saw the sea churned up as the Rockland Lobster Boat Races filled the area Saturday, June 27.

  • Union Candidate Forum

    Jun 26
    Reporter Christine Simmonds meets with three candidate for the Union Board of Selectmen to discuss their candidacy for the 2020 election.

  • Camden Hills Regional High School 2020 graduates march ...

    Jun 15
    The Camden Hills Regional High School 2020 graduates marched through town Friday, June 12, as spectators lined the sidewalks.

  • Medomak Valley High School 2020 graduation

    Jun 13
    The seniors of the 2020 class at Medomak Valley High School walked across the stage Wednesday, June 10! Check out some of the highlights of the day.

  • Oceanside High School 2020 graduation

    Jun 11
    The Oceanside High School class of 2020 graduation went off without a hitch Tuesday, June 9 at the Knox County Regional Airport.

  • Midcoast Forecast - April 16, 2021

    By Meteorologist Tyler ... - May 22
    Our late week storm will continue to bring snow and rain mix Friday night along with brisk north to northeast winds with gusts up to 35mph as it ...

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