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Sierra Peaks to move manufacturing plant to Rockland

By Stephen Betts - Apr 22
A company that manufactures electrical and electronic systems plans to relocate its operations from Camden to Rockland. Sierra Peaks plans to move ...
Former lawyer enters not guilty pleas to stealing from ...

By Stephen Betts - Apr 22
The former longtime Rockland lawyer accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars each from three "vulnerable" people pleaded not guilty to all ...
Rockland police say businesses scammed

By Stephen Betts - Apr 22
Several local businesses have recently fallen victim to spear phishing frauds, resulting in the loss of thousands of dollars, according to the ...
Quick repairs to allow Rockland school to reopen Monday

By Stephen Betts - Apr 21
Repairs were made over the weekend at the South School, meaning the elementary school in Rockland will be open Monday. The South School was broken ...
Friendship man pleads in case of shooting at owner of dog he ...

By Stephen Betts - Apr 21
A Friendship man who police say fired shots at a Cushing man whose dog he had stolen may serve 10 days in an alternative sentencing program. MacKen...
Midcoast Forecast - April 20&21, 2019

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Apr 20
Our Easter weekend will be a wet one with continued rounds of showers. A low pressure system will move north into western New York by Saturday ...
Midcoast Forecast - April 19, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Apr 19
The warm front that moved through Maine on Thursday and brought a round of rain is now to the north making for a mostly cloudy and warmer day with ...
News Feature - Tom Peaco - Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of ...

By Dan Dunkle - Apr 19
The Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce held its 26th annual Business and Community expo Wednesday, April 10, at the Samoset Resort. Executi...
State House honors The Camden Herald on its 150th ...

By Daniel Dunkle - Apr 19
The Maine House of Representatives recognized The Camden Herald for its 150th Anniversary with a special sentiment Thursday, April 18. The ...
Bids returned for Rockport library project

By Gabriel Blodgett - Apr 19
Town Manager Rick Bates opened bids for the new library project April 18 at the Rockport Opera House. There were three bids returned by the 2:30 ...
Midcoast Forecast - April 19, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Apr 19
The warm front that moved through Maine on Thursday is now to the north Friday opening the gates to brisk south winds that will pump in warm moist ...
Two injured in head-on crash in Union

By Beth A. Birmingham - Apr 18
The drivers of two vehicles were both injured in a head-on collision on Route 17 just after 8 p.m. April 17. Knox County Sheriff's Chief Deputy ...
Midcoast Forecast - April 18, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Apr 18
Hopefully you were able to soak up some sunshine on Wednesday because we won't be seeing much of it over the coming days. A warm front is lifting ...
Rockport seeks public input on former school site

By Gabriel Blodgett - Apr 18
The town is planning a public workshop at the end of May to gather public ideas regarding what should be done with the 7.67-acre parcel of land ...
Midcoast Forecast - April 18, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Apr 18
We're seeing some sun to start the day but this will change as a broad area of low pressure moving into the Great Lakes lifts a warm front over ...
Town ponders eminent domain as solution to Coopers Beach ...

By Beth A. Birmingham - Apr 17
At its April 16 meeting, the Owls Head Board of Selectmen got some advice that may help to resolve the town's ongoing battle over issues on Cooper ...
Midcoast Forecast - April 17, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Apr 17
We have enjoyed a sunny and mild day Wednesday with highs climbing into the 50s but that will be changing Thursday as clouds and showers return. ...
Dublin Road cleanup begins

By Beth A. Birmingham - Apr 17
Remediation of carelessly discarded oil, among other hazardous materials, began April 17 at the condemned property at 371 Dublin Road. John ...
Town and library foundation reach formal agreement

By Gabriel Blodgett - Apr 17
The Select Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Rockport Library Foundation in a short meeting Tuesday, April 16, and voted ...
Midcoast Forecast - April 17, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Apr 17
High pressure will set up over the region on Wednesday making for a great spring day with light winds and abundant sunshine. The sun will help ...
Rockland man to serve four months for health care fraud

By Stephen Betts - Apr 16
A 42-year-old Rockland man will serve four months in federal prison for health care fraud. Michael A. Morrison was sentenced Tuesday, April 16, in ...
Islesboro residents air ferry rate concerns to new ...

By Stephanie Grinnell - Apr 16
Maine Department of Transportation Commissioner Bruce Van Note opened an April 13 public meeting about ferry rates with an apology to Islesboro ...
Midcoast Forecast - April 16, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Apr 16
Tuesday has been a mostly cloudy and breezy day for the Midcoast as our Monday rain maker slowly moves out to the east and high pressure presses ...
Contested selectmen's race set for Waldoboro

By Beth A. Birmingham - Apr 16
Of several municipal positions up for election in June, the only contested race will be for a three-year term on the Board of Selectmen. Incumbent ...
Longtime selectman hanging it up in Warren

By Beth A. Birmingham - Apr 16
Residents of Warren will be voting in a new member to the town's Board of Selectmen in June, as longtime member Arnold D. Hill is not seeking ...
Rockport police blotter

Apr 16
Rockport police issued the following citations between March 29 and April 15. Rebecca McCrohan, 35, Appleton, speeding. Scott E. Weed, 37, ...
Four candidates vie for two seats on Hope select board

By Gabriel Blodgett - Apr 16
Two seats on the Hope Select Board will be decided at the polls June 11. Molly Luce, Thomas Ingraham and Bruce Hafner will challenge current board ...
Heavy race for selectmen eyed in Thomaston

By Beth A. Birmingham - Apr 16
Four Thomaston residents have turned in nomination papers to fill two, three-year terms on the Board of Selectmen. Incumbent Bill Hahn is seeking ...
Midcoast lens: A break in the clouds

Apr 16
With a break in the rain April 15, visitors to the area pose at Rockport Public Landing with Andre the Seal's statue. Above, Michael Murphy ...
Knox County deeds

Apr 16
The following deed transfers were recorded from April 8 through April 12 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds. Appleton Steven M. Roberts and ...
Ratner runs for reelection, Haskell, Caudle-Johnson and ...

By Susan Mustapich - Apr 16
Marc Ratner is running for reelection to a three-year term on the Board of Selectmen, and has been approved for the June ballot. He was elected to ...
Midcoast Forecast - April 16, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Apr 16
Clouds will be slow to clear Tuesday as low pressure slowly exits east. High pressure will press in from the southwest creating a tight pressure ...
Midcoast Forecast - April 15, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Apr 15
Monday has been a wet day for the Midcoast as a broad area of low pressure moved through the region dropping around 1/2" to 1" of rain. Rain will ...
Midcoast lens: Reflecting on spring

Apr 15
With the skies overcast and temperatures mild April 12, a drive around the area proved scenic -- especially at Seven Tree Pond in Union, where a ...
Downtown stores prepare for plastic bag ban

By Susan Mustapich - Apr 15
As the April 30 deadline banning shops from using plastic to bag customer purchases approaches, some store owners are applying for waivers that ...
Midcoast Forecast - April 15, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Apr 15
Monday will be a wet one for the Midcoast as broad low pressure rolls through the region dropping around 1" of rainfall. Despite the clouds and ...
Camden death not considered suspicious

By Stephen Betts - Apr 13
The Camden Police Department is investigating the discovery Saturday morning, April 13, of a deceased man in Harbor Park off Atlantic Avenue. A ...
Warren man gets no jail time for sexual assault against teen

By Stephen Betts - Apr 13
A 22-year-old Warren man will serve no jail time if he meets terms of a deferred disposition over the next two years. Michael Canfield pleaded ...
Midcoast Forecast - April 13&14, 2019

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Apr 13
Showers will come to an end Saturday morning as a warm front pushes to the north and east. The passing of the warm front will usher in unseasonably...
Health leaders voice concerns to Miramant over vaccine stand

By Stephen Betts - Apr 12
Pediatricians and school nurses, along with other citizens, met Friday, April 12, with State Sen. David Miramant, D-Camden, to voice concerns ...
Rawson Avenue bridge to be permanently closed

By Susan Mustapich - Apr 12
The Maine Department of Transportation has announced it will permanently close the Rawson Avenue bridge April 17, because of its structural ...
Midcoast Forecast - April 12, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Apr 12
Clouds are back for Friday as we gear up for a round of rain that will move in for the overnight. Broad low pressure to our northwest will lift a ...
Camden to vote on commercial marijuana cultivation

By Susan Mustapich - Apr 12
Marijuana cultivation, banning larger fast-food franchises from the downtown, food sovereignty and a litter law will all go before voters in ...
Rockland woman urges city to ban pesticide following cancer ...

By Stephen Betts - Apr 12
A Rockland woman pleaded with the city Monday night, April 8, to ban the use of the pesticide Roundup after a neighbor used the chemical mix and ...
Sheriff: Change in culture needed to achieve recovery

By Stephen Betts - Apr 12
Knox County Sheriff Tim Carroll said 20 years ago he was part of the problem by focusing only on arresting people for drugs and then trying to ...
State high court weighs appeal of Rockport woman convicted ...

By Stephen Betts - Apr 12
The state's high court will decide whether a 25-year-old Rockport woman serving a 12-year prison sentence for stabbing a man to death in 2017 in ...
Midcoast Forecast - April 12, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Apr 12
After seeing a sunny and warm day Thursday, clouds are moving back in today as our next storm system approaches from the west. Broad low pressure ...
Knox County closed cases

Apr 12
The following cases were completed in the Knox County court from April 5 through April 12. Paul R. Gray, 61, Brunswick, terrorizing Jan. 2, 2018, ...
Midcoast Forecast - April 11, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Apr 11
Sunshine is back Thursday after a cold and snowy start to the week taking highs into the 40s and low 50s. Clouds will build back in on on Friday ...
Lyman Morse Marina awarded $1.5 million grant

Apr 11
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, has announced a $1.5 million grant for Lyman Morse Boatbuilding Inc. of Camden through the U.S. Fish and ...
Tractor-trailer rolls over, no injuries

By Beth A. Birmingham - Apr 11
There were no injuries reported April 11 when a tractor-trailer came unhooked from the cab pulling it and tipped over near the intersection of ...
Ex-City Hall worker gets no jail time for stealing from ...

By Stephen Betts - Apr 11
A former longtime employee in the Rockland Finance Department will serve no jail time after stealing more than $5,000. Laurie Smith, 55, pleaded ...
Business Expo showcases local organizations at Samoset

By Daniel Dunkle - Apr 11
The Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce held its 26th annual Business and Community expo Wednesday, April 10, at the Samoset Resort. Executi...
Midcoast Forecast - April 11, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Apr 11
After a wintry start to the week, we will be feeling more like spring today as high pressure builds in from the northwest allowing for mostly ...
Inmate dies less than a week short of release

Apr 10
The state Department of Corrections confirmed the death April 10 of Paul Rivera, 53, an inmate at the Maine State Prison in Warren. In a news ...
Teen nabbed, accused of Warren break-ins

By Stephen Betts - Apr 10
An 18-year-old man is behind bars, accused of breaking into the Warren Public Library and a local cafe. Henry R. Watson, listed as living in both ...
Midcoast Forecast - April 10, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Apr 10
Our week has been off to a wintry start with snow Monday and another round Tuesday night and Wednesday morning but spring will be making a return ...
Thomaston residents to determine fate of police department

By Beth A. Birmingham - Apr 10
Thomaston residents will be asked to determine the fate of the town's police department at the June 11 municipal election. The Board of Selectmen ...
Mystery oil to cost town nearly $42,000

By Beth A. Birmingham - Apr 10
Owls Head Fire Chief Frank Ross said April 10 the mystery oil that appeared at the condemned property at 371 Dublin Road will cost the town nearly ...
Fire causes major damage to Union Public Works garage

By Daniel Dunkle - Apr 10
Firefighters from several departments responded Monday night, April 8, to a vehicle fire in the Union Public Works garage that resulted in heavy ...
Midcoast Forecast - April 10, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Apr 10
We'll continue to see pockets of light snow Wednesday morning as our latest storm moves out to the east leaving 2" to 4" of new snow accumulation ...
Munger takes out nomination papers for Select Board

By Daniel Dunkle - Apr 09
Denise Munger has taken out nomination papers for the Select Board. Candidate nomination papers became available at the Town Office Friday, March ...
Divided Rockport Select Board votes on library parking plan

By Daniel Dunkle - Apr 09
It took several votes and amendments, but the Rockport Select Board arrived at a decision on a parking plan for the new library at its April 8 ...
Midcoast Forecast - April 9, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Apr 09
Tuesday has been cloud, cold, and quiet as we clean up from our Monday snowstorm but more is on the way. Another round of snow will start around ...
Town manager chastises selectman's actions

By Beth A. Birmingham - Apr 09
Thomaston Town Manager Valmore Blastow Jr. read a prepared statement to the Board of Selectmen during its April 8 meeting regarding issues raised ...
Business block work begins, despite one hold-out

By Beth A. Birmingham - Apr 09
Work has begun on the Union Block Streetscape Improvement Project. The town selected L.G. Whitcomb Landscaping LLC of Morrill, which has had a lot ...
Midcoast Lens: Birthday bunch

By Dagney C. Ernest - Apr 09
For years, Alan Hynd of Cushing (in back next to tree) has stood on a downtown Rockland corner on Friday afternoons to protest war and its ...
Midcoast Lens: Bravely looking for spring

By Mark Haskell - Apr 09
As the second week in April begins, no sign yet of spring. Instead, Midcoast residents have been greeted by snowfall.
The Pearl restaurant won't open in 2019

By Stephen Betts - Apr 09
The Pearl restaurant, a landmark eatery on the end of the pier at Rockland Harbor Park, will not open this summer. Restaurant owner Larry Reed ...
One Community Many Voices clears barriers to success

By Daniel Dunkle - Apr 09
Audrey Lovering visited the VillageSoup studio March 11 to talk about One Community Many Voices. OCMV is a charity started by Reade and Martha ...
Gibbons remains as Thomaston's town attorney

By Beth A. Birmingham - Apr 09
After voting to consider new candidates to attend to the town's legal matters March 11, the Thomaston Board of Selectmen affirmed April 8 that ...
Barrows runs for reelection

By Susan Mustapich - Apr 09
David Barrows is running for reelection to a three-year term on the Board of Selectmen in June. He was elected in June 2016 to his current ...
Rockland gives initial OK to dwellings on industrial ...

By Stephen Betts - Apr 09
The Rockland City Council gave unanimous preliminary approval Monday evening, April 8, to allowing residences on the Tillson Avenue industrial ...
Midcoast Forecast - April 9, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Apr 09
Our spring snow pattern will continue Tuesday with cold air remaining locked in through the day with highs mainly in the 30s across Maine. This ...
Knox County deeds

Apr 09
The following deed transfers were recorded from April 1 through April 5 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds. Appleton George W. Stevenson Est. to ...
UPDATED: Ratner running for reelection to Select Board

By Susan Mustapich - Apr 08
Marc Ratner is running for reelection to a three-year term on the Board of Selectmen, and has been approved for the June ballot. He was first ...
Midcoast Forecast - April 8, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Apr 08
After enjoying a mild spring weekend with a good deal of sunshine and highs in the 50s and 60s, winter is back with us to start off the week. Cold ...
The Camden Herald turns 150

By Susan Mustapich - Mar 28
The Camden Herald was first published Feb. 6, 1869, by William H. Berry, a printer from Winthrop. Thus began a 150-year legacy of print journalism ...
Rep. Jeffrey Evangelos seeks sovereignty for tribes, ...

By Daniel Dunkle - Mar 06
Ed. Note: In his video interview, Evangelos mistakenly refers to a police shooting in Fairfield. He contacted us after the interview to say he ...
Rockland City Manager Tom Luttrell talks roads, transfer ...

By Daniel Dunkle - Mar 01
City Manager Tom Luttrell visited the VillageSoup studio Feb. 28, and explained the city's plans for repairing potholes and uneven areas on the ...
Marina expansion opponents concerned about view, channel

By Daniel Dunkle - May 24
Christos Calivas argued Yachting Solutions Inc.'s proposal to expand its marina and make changes to Rockland harbor would mean blocking views from ...
Ranked-choice voting advocate: 'Send a message to Augusta'

By Daniel Dunkle - May 17
People have an opportunity to stand up to the politicians in Augusta June 12 by voting yes on ranked-choice voting, said Kyle Bailey, campaign ...
Downtown marijuana shop proprietor describes plans

By Stephen Betts - May 08
Nick Westervelt said concerns that neighbors and other people have expressed about a medical marijuana shop in downtown Rockland will be put to ...
Yachting Solutions CEO sees opportunities, benefits from ...

By Daniel Dunkle - May 03
Yachting Solutions Inc. CEO Bill Morong said Harbor Park could be the greatest asset the city has, a gem in the community that could attract more ...

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