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Midcoast Forecast - June 17, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 17
The cold front that moved through on Sunday with periods of showers has stalled to our south making for a cloudy start to the week. Showers will ...
Local legislators unanimous in backing state budget

By Stephen Betts - Jun 17
All Midcoast legislators voted Friday in support of a two-year state budget that totals nearly $8 billion. State Sens. David Miramant, D-Camden; ...
Three taken to hospital, apartment building struck after ...

By Stephen Betts - Jun 16
Three people were taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash Sunday. The crash occurred at about noon June 16 on Main Street near the ...
Police say man burst into Rockland home, threatened to kill

By Stephen Betts - Jun 16
A 31-year-old Rockland man was arrested Sunday morning, accused of breaking into a home and threatening to kill the homeowner. Ahmed Mohamed ...
Waldoboro celebrates with its own special day

By Ryan Martin - Jun 16
Waldoboro Day was celebrated Saturday, June 15 with a parade, a 5K race, trolley rides, food, activities, music and fireworks.
State AG mum after case made to re-open fatal 2007 police ...

By Stephen Betts - Jun 16
The Maine Attorney General's Office declined to comment Saturday about a Friday meeting in which advocates for the parents of an 18-year-old man, ...
Focus on sustainability continues to drive developments at ...

By Gabriel Blodgett - Jun 15
On Thursday May 29, a small selection of members of the Windplanners club gathered in the Industrial Arts wing of Camden Hills Regional High ...
Select Board looks at browntail moth issue

By Gabriel Blodgett - Jun 15
Directly following the annual Town Meeting June 12, the new board was sworn in and wasted no time in holding an emergency meeting to address ...
Midcoast Forecast - June 15 & 16, 2019

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 15
Our weekend will start off sunny and warm with high pressure built in from the south making for partly to mostly sunny skies with highs climbing ...
Flags honored, retired in Rockland ceremony

By Stephen Betts - Jun 14
The U.S. flag took center stage Friday during a Flag Day ceremony at the Winslow-Holbrook-Merritt post in Rockland. The color guard for the Legion ...
Voters approve municipal budget at expeditious town meeting

By Susan Mustapich - Jun 14
A supportive group of registered voters attended Town Meeting June 13, approving a 2019-20 municipal budget, with a lower impact on property taxes ...
Medomak Valley High School graduates 133

By Michelle Hopkins - Jun 14
Friends, family and well-wishers from the community filled the gymnasium at Medomak Valley High School June 12 to celebrate the achievements of ...
Midcoast Forecast - June 14, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 14
Clouds are lingering across the region as low pressure gradually clears to our northeast. Areas of clearing to the west have allowed for some ...
Knox County court news

Jun 14
The following cases were completed in the Knox County court from June 7 through June 14. Damon A. Rice, 56. Whitfield, theft on April 25 in ...
Rockland Marine Corporation receives grant

Jun 14
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, the Chairman of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, announced June 14 that Rockland Marine Corporation has ...
Gun control bills divide local legislators

By Stephen Betts - Jun 14
Local legislators were divided this past week on three gun-control-related bills. All of the bills were defeated by the Legislature. The bills ...
DEP reports prison sewage spilled onto land

By Stephen Betts - Jun 14
A sewage system malfunction in March at the state prison led to sewage spilling onto land. None of the wastes, however, reached into any bodies of ...
Midcoast Forecast - June 14, 2019 AM

Jun 14
The bulk of the rain has moved out but we'll see more clouds than sun for today. The low will linger to our north on Friday keeping clouds around ...
Midcoast Forecast - June 13, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 13
Clouds rolled back into the Midcoast Thursday with showers arriving during the early afternoon as an area of low pressure moved into the region. ...
UPDATED: Appleton approves budget, rejects online tax ...

By Gabriel Blodgett - Jun 13
At the June 12 Annual Town Meeting, Appleton residents approved the municipal budget, but chose not to allow tax commitment information to be ...
Knox, Waldo counties announce shared jail administration

By Stephen Betts - Jun 13
Neighbors Knox and Waldo counties will be sharing jail services, the two sheriffs announced Thursday, in an effort to rehabilitate inmates and ...
State Senate shoots down local option sales tax

By Stephen Betts - Jun 13
A bill to allow municipalities to impose a sales tax on meals and lodging was dealt a blow Thursday when the state Senate rejected the measure The ...
Infrastructure upgrades approved, climate change discussed ...

Jun 13
Voters agreed to allow town government to borrow its own funds, and pay them back over the next decade, to pay for infrastructure improvements at ...
St. George to study school space needs

By Stephen Betts - Jun 13
The St. George Municipal School Unit Board has approved a contract with an architectural firm to study the space needs at its school. The Board ...
Selectman resigns, Thomaston holds its town meeting

By Beth A. Birmingham - Jun 13
The selectman at the center of recent controversy in town government, Beverly St. Clair, has resigned. This news comes as the town voted on its ...
Rockport residents approve budget, articles at annual town ...

By Gabriel Blodgett - Jun 13
At the annual Town Meeting on June 12, Rockport residents approved the municipal budget with minimal questions. Peter Hall served as the moderator ...
Missing letters bring attention to need for blood donations

Jun 13
Courier Publications is proud to partner with the American Red Cross for the Missing Types campaign to increase blood donations and encourage ...
March was mixed month for Midcoast merchants

By Stephen Betts - Jun 13
March was a mixed bag for Midcoast merchants, according to the state. Retail sales for the Rockland area rose less than 2 percent in March ...
Midcoast Forecast - June 13, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 13
We'll see some sunshine early Thursday before clouds quickly build back in through the morning with rain arriving by the afternoon as a cold front ...
UPDATED: Ratner re-elected to Select Board, voters OK ...

By Susan Mustapich - Jun 12
A large majority of the 551 registered voters who went to the polls June 11 approved small-scale commercial marijuana cultivation as well as ...
Midcoast Forecast - June 12, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 12
We're enjoying a picture perfect day Wednesday thanks to high pressure parked over the region. This has resulted in sunny skies and warm conditions...
Blue Barren Distillery opens for the season

By Susan Mustapich - Jun 12
Blue Barren Distillery is easing into the season, with its outdoor bar now open for tastings and cocktails. On June 10, co-owner Andrew Stewart ...
Divided Rockland Council orders Festival billed for parade ...

By Stephen Betts - Jun 12
The Rockland City Council voted Monday night to end its longstanding practice of waiving the cost of police coverage for the annual Maine Lobster ...
Solid Waste Corp. defends St. Clair in wake of concerns ...

Jun 12
The Owls Head, South Thomaston and Thomaston Solid Waste Corp. issued a letter to boards of selectmen June 11 addressing concerns raised about ...
Oceanside graduates 113

By Michael McGuire - Jun 12
The rain-filled day was gone and the sun was shining bright Tuesday evening for the Oceanside High School Class of 2019 as the 113 young men and ...
RSU 40 budget approved by all but Warren

By Beth A. Birmingham - Jun 12
The 5.7-percent increased budget for fiscal year 2019-2020 was approved by all but one of the five towns served by Regional School Unit 40. Warren ...
Waldoboro voters back budget, re-elect Butler

By Beth A. Birmingham - Jun 12
Adding a full-time police officer and a third shift for EMS coverage during the summer contributed to the 4.63-percent increase in the municipal ...
daacDesigns owners at home on Bay View St.

By Susan Mustapich - Jun 12
daacDESIGNS on Bay View Street features unique hand-crafted and vintage items for the home in creative collections that make the store a fun place ...
Midcoast Forecast - June 12, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 12
A large area of high pressure will set up over the region on Wednesday allowing for abundant sunshine and highs rebounding into the 70s. We'll see ...
Thomaston helps propel Rockland area school budget to ...

By Stephen Betts - Jun 11
The proposed $31.2-million budget for the Rockland area school district squeaked by thanks to Thomaston despite a hefty tax increase. The budget ...
Hope elects Ingraham, Haffner to Board of Selectmen

By Gabriel Blodgett - Jun 11
Thomas Ingraham and Bruce Haffner were elected to the Hope Board of Selectmen narrowly beating out Molly Luce and current Selectman Michael Brown ...
Thomaston votes to keep police department

By Beth A. Birmingham - Jun 11
Thomaston residents showed their sign of support at the polls June 11 for maintaining their local police department by overwhelmingly casting a ...
UPDATED: Barrows re-elected selectman; school budgets ...

By Susan Mustapich - Jun 11
At the polls June 11, Selectman David Barrows was re-elected to a three-year term, Jared Harbaugh was elected to a three-year term on the Lincolnvi...
Appleton picks Beckett, Garrigan for Select Board

By Gabriel Blodgett - Jun 11
A number of write-in candidates were among those elected to town boards in the Appleton municipal election. A total of 186 votes were cast out of ...
Pratt wins Warren selectmen's race

By Beth A. Birmingham - Jun 11
Brent Pratt beat out opponents David Starr and Richard Butler for the lone seat on the Warren Board of Selectmen at the polls June 11. Pratt ...
Fuller replaces Justice on Union board

By Beth A. Birmingham - Jun 11
Adam Fuller and Joshua White were newly elected to the Union Board of Selectmen at the polls June 11. Fuller won over incumbent James Justice by a ...
Rockport approves Route 1 sewer line extension, elects ...

By Gabriel Blodgett - Jun 11
A small turnout of 208 residents voted in the June 11 Rockport municipal election. Denise K. Munger, running unopposed, was elected to a three-year...
Andrick named officer of year by Maine American Legion

By Susan Mustapich - Jun 11
Detective Curt Andrick, longtime member of Camden Police Department, was recognized as Law Enforcement Officer of the Year at the annual convention...
State corrections chief says state has no role in Rockland ...

By Stephen Betts - Jun 11
The Maine Commissioner of Corrections said the department has no involvement with the plan by a Camden woman to provide housing and programming ...
Midcoast Forecast - June 11, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 11
The cold front that pushed rain into the Midcoast early Tuesday is clearing out to the east leaving rain totals ranging from 1/2" to 1.5". The ...
Baccalaureate tradition celebrates graduating class of 2019

By Susan Mustapich - Jun 11
Camden Hills Regional High School's 2019 graduating class joined together in the tradition of baccalaureate, marching through downtown Camden to a ...
High renovation bids questioned in Thomaston

By Beth A. Birmingham - Jun 11
Architect John Hansen told the Thomaston Board of Selectmen June 10 that all four bids received for the proposed renovations to the former Lura ...
William Post named next Rockport Town Manager

By Gabriel Blodgett - Jun 11
William S. Post will be next Town Manager of Rockport after a unanimous Select Board vote Monday, June 10 at the Rockport Opera House. Post will ...
Midcoast Forecast - June 11, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 11
Showers have rolled into the Midcoast during the ovneright as a cold from moves in from the west. Rain will continue through Tuesday morning ...
Neighbors outraged over prisoner re-entry home

By Stephen Betts - Jun 10
Rockland residents turned out Monday night to express outrage at what they said was an effort by a Camden woman to sneak a prisoner re-entry house ...
Oceanside graduate to honor dad

By Stephen Betts - Jun 10
An Oceanside senior will be allowed to march in Tuesday evening's graduation with her cap decorated in honor of her late father, the superintendent...
Midcoast Forecast - June 10, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 10
After another sunny and warm start to the week with highs ranging from the low 70s at the coast to mid 80s a few miles inland, changes are on the ...
Butler leaves Rockland code post

By Stephen Betts - Jun 10
William Butler has resigned as Rockland's assistant code enforcement officer. He has been hired as code enforcement officer for the town of ...
Medical marijuana store opens in Rockland

By Stephen Betts - Jun 10
A ceremonial ribbon-cutting was held Friday, June 8, for Scrimshaw, a medical marijuana provider located at 500 Main St. in Rockland. The business ...
Midcoast Forecast - June 10, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 10
The sunny trend we saw through the weekend continues today with high pressure in place to out southeast. Temperatures will continue to heat up ...
Officials want new investigation into 2007 fatal shooting by ...

By Stephen Betts - Jun 09
District Attorney Natasha Irving and independent Rep. Jeffrey Evangelos of Friendship are asking the Maine attorney general to reopen the investiga...
SUV reported stolen in Rockport

By Stephen Betts - Jun 09
A sports utility vehicle reported stolen Sunday morning in Rockport has been recovered. The vehicle, a blue 2010 Ford Explorer belonging to Black ...
Midcoast lens: A sunny break

Jun 08
With temperatures pushing the high 60s and a nice breeze blowing June 7, a walk on Rockland's Breakwater afforded much summer-like activity. ...
Midcoast Forecast - June 8 & 9, 2019

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 08
High pressure will be the dominant feature through the weekend providing mostly sunny skies, light winds, and low humidity. Temperatures will be ...
Community gathers for library groundbreaking

By Gabriel Blodgett - Jun 07
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Rockport Public Library, Friday, June 7, at 4 p.m. at the 1 Limerock St. location. The festive atmospher...
Midcoast Forecast - June 7, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 07
Friday as been a stellar day for the Midcoast with abundant sunshine and highs climbing into the 70s. We'll see some clouds build in from the ...
Judge rejects defense request to present evidence to grand ...

By Stephen Betts - Jun 07
A judge rejected Friday a request by the defense to present evidence to a grand jury in sexual assault case. Justice Daniel Billings rejected the ...
Retiring staff honored by Rockland area school district

By Stephen Betts - Jun 07
The Rockland area school district honored its retiring staff during a ceremony Thursday at the South School. "Service to children is one of the ...
Knox County court news

Jun 07
The following cases were completed in the Knox County court from May 31 through June 7. Nicholas A. Westervelt, 36, Union, operating under the ...
Midcoast Forecast - June 7, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 07
We'll continue to see mostly sunny skies for Friday and through the upcoming weekend as high pressure sets up over the region. Along with the ...
Midcoast Forecast - June 6, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 06
After a good soaking Wednesday night and into Thursday morning, skies are clearing making for a sunny end to the day with temperatures climbing to ...
Grads celebrated for great grades

By Susan Mustapich - Jun 06
Seventeen seniors will graduate with highest honors June 14, based on their individual academic achievements. The 2019 Camden Hills Regional High ...
Selectmen's vote doesn't change town manager resignation

By Beth A. Birmingham - Jun 06
Although the Thomaston Board of Selectmen voted 3 to 1 not to recognize Valmore Blastow Jr.'s letter of resignation following an executive session ...
Young writers share their true-life stories

Jun 06
This spring, 28 Oceanside Middle School students explored the theme "What if it's true?" and wrote their own personal narratives, which culminated ...
Rick Bates looks back on time in Rockport

By Gabriel Blodgett - Jun 06
When the Rockport Town Manager position became available in 2013, Rick Bates viewed it as “the way to end a long career.” After retiring from the ...
Rockland man accused of striking co-worker with car

By Stephen Betts - Jun 06
A 24-year-old Rockland man remains in jail after police say he struck a co-worker with a car Wednesday following a verbal dispute. Alexander ...
Rockport Police blotter

Jun 06
Rockport police issued the following citations between May 14 and June 4 Jason Turnbull, 46, Rockport, unregistered motor vehicle over 150 ...
Emails show tensions in Thomaston town government

By Daniel Dunkle - Jun 06
Emails between Selectman Beverly St. Clair and the Thomaston town manager and other selectmen show heated words exchanged behind the scenes on ...
Miller School students complete DARE program

By Beth A. Birmingham - Jun 06
Fifth-grade students at Miller School in Waldoboro graduated from the DARE program May 28. Waldoboro Police Officer Nathaniel Jack, who runs the ...
Reps reject further state income tax cuts

By Stephen Betts - Jun 06
Knox County legislators have helped shoot down a bill that would have further lowered the state's income tax. The bill, LD 1292, was rejected May ...
Lincolnville voters to fill offices, decide budgets

By Susan Mustapich - Jun 06
Voters will elect town and school officials and vote on the Lincolnville Central School budget at the polls June 11, and on June 13 at town ...
Election day roundup: school budgets at the polls

By Susan Mustapich - Jun 06
At the polls June 11, voters in Appleton, Camden, Hope, Lincolnville and Rockport will have a say on the 2019-20 school budgets for kindergarten ...
Midcoast Forecast - June 6, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 06
The round of soaking rain that moved through overnight will continue through early Thursday as low pressure moves east through the Gulf of Maine. ...
Contract negotiations for ambulance service at impasse

By Susan Mustapich - Jun 05
Negotiations to renew a contract with North East Mobile Health Services are at an impasse as the June 30 deadline approaches, according to Camden ...
Midcoast Forecast - June 5, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 05
After a round of early morning showers Wednesday, clouds gradually cleared through the midday allowing temperatures to climb to the 60s to near 70 ...
Petition seeks recall of St. Clair

By Beth A. Birmingham - Jun 05
A citizen's petition circulating in Thomaston is seeking to have Selectman Beverly St. Clair recalled and removed from her position as an elected ...
Point Lookout to close

By Stephanie Grinnell - Jun 05
By the end of 2019, Point Lookout will be closed. A representative of the resort owners told Bangor Daily News this week that continuing to ...
Rockland housing development planned

By Stephen Betts - Jun 05
An application has been filed with the city for a residential subdivision off Waldo Avenue. The project is called the Glen Street subdivision but ...
Torch run passes through Midcoast

By Stephen Betts - Jun 05
The annual law Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maine passed through Rockland on Wednesday morning. The torch run began in downtown ...
Midcoast Forecast - June 5, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 05
Clouds are back in place as rounds of light showers moves in from the west along a stationary boundary positioned over southern New England, ...
Rockland woman dies following Warren car crash

By Stephen Betts - Jun 04
A passenger in a May 28 single-vehicle crash on Route 1 in Warren has died. Deborah Rhodes, 69, of Rockland, died May 30. Knox County Sheriff's ...
Midcoast Forecast - June 4, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 04
Tuesday has been a pleasant day for the Midcoast thanks to high pressure nudged in from the south. It was a cool start to the day with morning ...
Midcoast lens: Signs of discontent

Jun 04
A drive through Thomaston June 4 reveals some varied positions posted on signs having to do with town business coming up for vote next week. Signs ...
City Council, Harbor Commission at odds over fish pier ...

By Stephen Betts - Jun 04
The Rockland City Council and Harbor Management Commission are at odds over the way leases are granted on the municipal fish pier. The City ...
No passenger trains to run in Midcoast in 2019

By Stephen Betts - Jun 04
For the second consecutive year, hopes for limited passenger rail service during the summer for the Midcoast have been shelved. Patricia Quinn, ...
Panel calls for creating community center at Gilford Butler ...

By Stephen Betts - Jun 04
A town committee is recommending that the former Gilford Butler School be demolished and a new community center built at the site. Gilford Butler ...
Midcoast Forecast - June 4, 2019 AM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 04
High pressure will build in from the south on Tuesday making for another beautiful late spring day for the Midcoast with mostly sunny skies ...
Rockland to switch to LED streetlights

By Stephen Betts - Jun 04
Rockland should have its streetlights converted to light emitting diodes by the end of the year. The City Council is expected at its Monday, June ...
Camden Hills student teacher arrested for sex offense

By Stephen Betts - Jun 03
A former student teacher at Camden Hills Regional High School was arrested Friday, May 31, and accused of having a sexual relationship with a ...
Ladder 1 decommissioned, heading home

Jun 03
Waldoboro Fire Department held a ceremony June 1 to retire its Ladder 1 from active service. The truck had been in service for more than 38 years, ...
New rules are meant to save whales; lobstermen wonder if ...

By Penelope Overton, ... - Jun 03
The Maine lobster industry will have to drastically change how it operates to comply with a federal mandate to protect the endangered North ...
Midcoast Forecast - June 3, 2019 PM

By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 03
The week is off to a pleasant start with partly to mostly sunny skies as our weekend rain maker gradually moves out to the northeast. We'll see ...
Oceanside salutatorian eyes legal career

By Daniel Dunkle - Jun 03
Bea Weinand, 17, plans to pursue a career in law because she wants to help people who are disadvantaged in this country. She is Oceanside High ...
CDC investigating whooping cough cases at Medomak Middle ...

By Daniel Dunkle - Jun 03
Principal Kate Race sent notice by mail to parents May 31 that the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating cases of ...
Red Cross: We need type O blood donors now

May 20
Mary Brant of the American Red Cross visited the VillageSoup studio May 17 to talk about the urgent need for type O blood from eligible donors. The...
Rep. Seth Berry proposes a consumer-owned utility to replace ...

By Daniel Dunkle - Apr 24
Bowdoinham Democratic State Rep. Seth Berry visited our studio April 22 to talk about his proposal to create a consumer-owned utility to replace ...

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