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Voters overwhelmingly back Rockland area school budget

By Stephen Betts - Jul 15
The Rockland area school budget was approved by more than a two-to-one margin. In the five communities of Regional School Unit 13, the $32.1 ...
RSU 40 School Budget Referendum approved

By Christine Simmonds - Jul 15
All RSU 40 school budget questions have passed, with three towns reporting as of midnight on July 15. Friendship, Union and Warren have reported ...
Gideon wins primary race to face Collins in the fall; See ...

By Staff - Jul 14
Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon won Tuesday's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, setting the stage for a contentious and high-profile contest ...
UPDATED: McKellar and Falciani reelected to Select Board; ...

By Susan Mustapich - Jul 14
Voters reelected Alison McKellar and Bob Falciani to the Select Board and passed a $9.5 million municipal budget for 2020-2l, July 14. Voting was ...
At the polls during COVID-19

By Christine Simmonds - Jul 14
Despite state-wide concerns regarding safety during voting by Tuesday, July 14, the polls were able to operate safely and follow all CDC guidelines...
Rockland pesticide control law gets initial OK

By Stephen Betts - Jul 14
The Rockland City Council gave unanimous preliminary approval Monday evening to an ordinance to discourage the use of pesticides throughout the ...
Riverhouse Hotel turns 25: a Camden story

By Susan Mustapich - Jul 14
The Camden Riverhouse Hotel & Inn marks its 25th anniversary this year, of welcoming guests and groups to the town where the mountains meet the ...
Rockland chief to meet with residents about break-ins

By Stephen Betts - Jul 14
Rockland's police chief will meet with residents in the Masonic Street area over their concerns about a string of break-ins and attempted break-ins...
Comet above Clary Hill

Jul 14
While on Clary Hill, avid photographer and Waldoboro resident Kyle Santheson was able to snap a landscape photo of the comet Neowise 90 minutes ...
State, Midcoast see improvements in COVID-19 cases on ...

By Stephen Betts - Jul 14
The number of active statewide COVID-19 cases dropped sharply to its lowest level since April 29, the state reported Monday. The Maine Center for ...
Maine Lobster Festival announces 2020 Sea Princesses

Jul 14
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 ...
L.L. Bean to pop up in Rockland

By Stephen Betts - Jul 14
Freeport-based L.L. Bean, which specializes in clothing and outdoor equipment, will be bringing its wares to Rockland. City Manager Tom Luttrell ...
Rockland asks committee to come up with recreation plan

By Stephen Betts - Jul 14
The Rockland City Council will ask its parks and recreation committee to come up with a long-term recreation plan for the community as it wrestles ...
Appleton approves purchase of culverts

By Jackson Long - Jul 13
The Appleton Select Board approved two motions to use funds for roadside mowing and culverts purchase at its June 23 meeting. A total of $4,000 ...
Little change in state's COVID-19 status on Monday

By Stephen Betts - Jul 13
The number of active statewide COVID-19 cases rose slightly, the state reported Monday. This ends an eight-day streak of declining active cases. Th...
Active COVID-19 cases on Sunday decline again but two more ...

By Stephen Betts - Jul 12
The number of active statewide COVID-19 cases on Sunday dropped for the eight consecutive day but two more deaths were reported. The Maine Center ...
Sheriff's Office probes Warren home break-in

By Stephen Betts - Jul 12
The Knox County Sheriff's Office is investigating a break-in at a home in Warren. The department received the report Thursday, July 9, shortly ...
Changes to Glen Cove garbage policy recommended

By Jackson Long - Jul 10
The Rockport Parks and Beautification Committee at its meeting July 8 discussed a change in the garbage policy for Glen Cove and a bid for ...
Rosey Gerry honored in Lincolnville 2020 town report ...

By Susan Mustapich - Jul 10
Selectmen presented the dedication in the 2020 Annual Report to Rosendel "Rosey" Gerry July 9, in honor of all he has done and continues to do for ...
Rockland man gets seven years for attempted strangulation

By Stephen Betts - Jul 10
A Rockland man was sentenced Thursday, July 9, to seven years in prison for trying to strangle a woman during a violent spree earlier this ...
Mechanic Street parking lot update retains pedestrian ...

By Susan Mustapich - Jul 10
For years, the decaying retaining wall dividing the downtown parking lots on Mechanic and Washington streets was invisible to most, or something ...
Active COVID-19 cases Friday drop for sixth consecutive day

By Stephen Betts - Jul 10
The number of active statewide COVID-19 cases dropped for the sixth consecutive day, the state reported Friday. The Maine Center for Disease ...
Landlord arrested, accused of stealing TVs from tenant

By Stephen Betts - Jul 10
A Rockland landlord was arrested Monday after police say he broke into a tenant's residence, trashed it, and stole two large televisions. Michael ...
Solar array approved with conditions

By Jackson Long - Jul 09
The Rockport Planning Board approved a solar array at the June 25 meeting. The solar array was initially proposed to the board on Nov. 21, 2019. ...
Thomaston garage damaged by lightning-sparked fire

By Stephen Betts - Jul 09
The second floor and attic of an attached garage were damaged Wednesday evening when a lightning strike sparked a fire. The fire was reported at ...
COVID-19 cases decline again Thursday

By Stephen Betts - Jul 09
The number of active statewide COVID-19 cases declined for the fifth consecutive day, the state reported Thursday. Another death was reported, a ...
A simple gift

By Scott Cook - Jul 09
After living on Cape Cod for 25 years, I recently moved to Tenants Harbor. What a beautiful place, a slower pace and friendly people. I feel ...
Governor issues tougher face covering order

By Stephen Betts - Jul 09
Maine Gov. Janet Mills issued a revised order Wednesday that allows municipalities to enforce the wearing of face coverings in outside public ...
Grand jury declines to charge pair for Vinalhaven stabbing ...

By Stephen Betts - Jul 09
The Knox County grand jury declined this week to indict a couple in connection to the June 14 stabbing death of Roger Feltis on Vinalhaven. The ...
Knox County grand jury issues charges against 17

By Stephen Betts - Jul 09
A Knox County grand jury issued indictments against 17 people during a two-day session that concluded Tuesday. The grand jury approved 75 charges ...
Public Meeting roundup for the week of July 13

Jul 09
Appleton Voting at the Town Office, Tuesday, July 14, 8 a.m to 8 p.m. Special Select Board Meeting later For more information, call 785-4722 Hope V...
'Measuring the Sun' in Quarantine

By Cece King - Jul 09
Despite efforts to frame social isolation as a form of distance that technology can remediate, it's difficult to be satiated by Zoom dinner ...
Pen Bay opens new gastroenterology suite, expanding services

Jul 08
With the clip of an oversized pair of scissors, Pen Bay Medical Center opened a new gastroenterology suite during a ribbon cutting ceremony ...
New ideas to help businesses in Camden include open-air ...

Jul 08
An open-air market will be a new feature at Tannery Park this summer, if a plan approved by the Select Board July 7 goes forward. Board members ...
Neighbors voice opposition to proposed regional nursing home

By Stephen Betts - Jul 08
The ball will soon be in the Rockland City Council's court on whether a new regional nursing home should be built off Old County Road despite ...
Active COVID-19 cases drop again on Wednesday

By Stephen Betts - Jul 08
The number of active statewide COVID-19 cases on Wednesday declined for the fourth straight day. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Preventio...
Owls Head changes town meeting location, date

By Stephen Betts - Jul 08
Owls Head residents can gather next month for their annual town meeting at a different location. The Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 at its July 6 ...
Bay Chamber Music School performs for Quarry Hill residents

Jul 07
These difficult days can be especially hard on residents of retirement homes and eldercare facilities of all sorts who are both at greatest risk ...
Rockland face covering order unenforceable

By Stephen Betts - Jul 07
The order approved unanimously Monday evening by the Rockland City Council to require all people wear a face covering when downtown or in any ...
Propane smell leads to nursing home evacuation

By Stephen Betts - Jul 07
Fire crews responded Tuesday morning to a report of a propane smell at the Knox Center. Staff and residents were evacuated from the section where ...
Rockland mulls reducing downtown Main Street to one lane

By Stephen Betts - Jul 07
The Rockland City Council agreed Monday evening to allow businesses across the city to use sidewalks and parking spaces adjacent to their propertie...
A look at the July 14 election

Jul 07
Maine citizens will cast their votes in the Tuesday, July 14, state primary election and referendum, both in person and via absentee ballot. Be ...
CDC reports decline in active COVID-19 cases on July 7

By Stephen Betts - Jul 07
The number of active statewide COVID-19 cases has declined for the second consecutive day after several days of increases, the state reported July ...
Rockport votes on Five Town Community School District budget

By Jackson Long - Jul 07
Rockport's ballot in the July 14 primary and referendum will include budgets for Five Town Community School District and Maine School Administrativ...
Clark Island conservation effort completed

Jul 07
Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a statewide land conservation organization, has completed the conservation of 120 acres on Clark Island in St. ...
Penobscot Island Air founder recalled fondly

By Stephen Betts - Jul 06
Condolences and tributes are pouring in following the announcement of the death Sunday of Penobscot Island Air founder and owner Kevin Waters. On ...
Knox County court news

Jul 06
The following cases were completed in the Knox County court from June 26 through July 3. Harold Perry, 57, Rockland, violating protection from ...
Young voices call for liberty and justice for all on July 4 ...

By Susan Mustapich - Jul 06
Young people organized and joined a Camden March for Freedom on the Public Landing July 4 to call for liberty and justice for all. Over 100 ...
Final defendant in business break-in spree sentenced

By Stephen Betts - Jul 06
The final of three defendants who were charged with a series of business break-ins across the state during 2015, including at the J.C. Penney in ...
Police say Warren man broke into Washington store

By Stephen Betts - Jul 06
A Warren man was arrested last week, accused of breaking into a Washington store two months ago and stealing a change box. Anthony R. Scott, 38, ...
Library Foundation launches new fundraising campaign

Jul 06
The Rockport Library Foundation has officially launched its new fundraising campaign to raise $225,000 to cover the cost of furniture and fixtures ...
Active COVID-19 cases decline on Monday

By Stephen Betts - Jul 06
The number of active statewide COVID-19 cases declined slightly, the state reported on Monday. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention ...
Rockland area school survey finds challenges to online ...

By Stephen Betts - Jul 06
Parents and students found considerable challenges to remote learning during the final three months of school, a survey conducted by the Rockland ...
Rockland takes new tack on helping businesses

By Stephen Betts - Jul 04
The Rockland City Council will vote Monday evening on a revised proposal to allow businesses citywide to operate outside on public property. The ...
South Thomaston residents OK budget, elect town officials

By Stephen Betts - Jul 04
South Thomaston residents turned out June 30 to approve the 2020 municipal budget and elect town officials. The meeting was held in the maintenance...
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 ...
Camden Lions Club thanks Rockport police and fire first ...

Jul 02
Camden Lions had a wonderful time lauding and celebrating the Rockport Police and Fire chiefs and other first responders July 1 at the combined ...
Willow Bake Shoppe business, building for sale

By Daniel Dunkle - Jul 02
Facing health problems, difficulty finding employees and a global pandemic, David and Karla Joseph have made the difficult decision to sell the ...
Art auction to support local journalism

Jul 02
Courier Publications is holding an online art auction July 13 through 22 on Facebook to support quality local journalism in Knox, Lincoln and ...
Sweet Sensations pastry business comes full circle

By Daniel Dunkle - Jul 02
Steven Watts is excited to get back to his roots, working as a pastry chef, selling his famous macaroons, wedding cakes and sugar cookies. His ...
Mills administration exempts 3 more states from quarantine, ...

By BY JOE LAWLOR, ... - Jul 01
Visitors from Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey will soon be exempted from Maine's requirement that they quarantine for 14 days or provide ...
Station 118 'meats' Main Street

By Christine Simmonds - Jul 01
Andrew Bridge and Troy Crane want to feed Midcoast Maine some barbecue. The two chefs both grew up in Port Clyde and have a combined 40 years of ...
Summer prom planned for Midcoast graduates

Jul 01
Maine Coast Weddings & Special Events, owned by Linda Lewis of Hope and Kristin Falla of Tenants Harbor, is planning a prom for students from area ...
Planning Board approves new building for Sail Power & Steam ...

By Daniel Dunkle - Jul 01
The Planning Board approved the site plan June 30 for a new 4,000-square-foot boat display building expanding the Sail Power & Steam Museum on ...
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 - July 14, 2020

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - May 22
The wave of low pressure moving through during the early week bringing storms and some soaking rains to parts of Maine will clear to the east on ...
Reverends and friends

By Christine Simmonds - Apr 02
Wayne Sawyer and Peter Jenks are rival clergy and friends who work across the street from each other since the 90s. Jenks is the reverend of the ...

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