Community Happenings

• Education briefs

  Mar 31
  Local Knox County students receive first honor's on University's dean's list WORCESTER, Mass. — Matthew Thomas J. Young, of Thomaston, and ...
  

• Local bus services change schedules due to COVID-19

  Mar 31
  Due to the current COVID-19 crisis Waldo Community Action Partners will modify the DASH city bus routes and schedules in both Belfast and Rockland ...
  
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  Apprenticeshop announces scholarship funding for women

  Mar 30
  The Apprenticeshop announces the establishment of a scholarship for women -- and those who identify as women -- to participate in a 12-week, ...
  
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  Megunticook Watershed Warden issues Ice-Out report

  Mar 30
  Megunticook Watershed Association Warden Dale Dougherty called Ice-Out at 6:30 p.m., Friday, March 27. A stiff northwest breeze chewed up the last ...
  

• Washington news March 26

  By Charlotte Henderson - Mar 26
  Not gone, but different Most of our little town's activities are cancelled, postponed, in limbo or some other place. The town office is closed to ...
  

• Waldoboro resident named to Simmons University dean's list

  Mar 22
  Katherine Tolley, from Waldoboro, was named to the 2019 fall semester dean's list at Simmons University in Boston. To qualify for dean's list ...
  
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  Camden distillery wins honors

  Mar 20
  Blue Barren Distillery of Camden, has won two silver medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The awards went to Blue Barren's ...
  

• Community briefs

  Mar 19
  Spring practice for The Pirates of the Dark Rose starts March 29 Anyone interested in the life of a pirate is invited to show up at 122 Camden ...
  
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  Camden library invites community to eat a book

  Mar 11
  The Second Annual Edible Book Festival will be held at the Camden Public Library, Saturday, April 4, at 2 p.m. This event coincides with an ...
  
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  Teen Ag Crew accepting applications

  Mar 06
  Maine Coast Heritage Trust, a state-wide land conservation organization, is offering teens ages 14 to18 paid internships through the Teen Ag Crew ...
  

• Community briefs

  Mar 05
  Maine Bicentennial Celebration set for Beech Hill Preserve Once part of Massachusetts, Maine became independent—very independent—in March of ...
  

• Camden church offers Lenten Morning Prayer

  Feb 25
  St. Thomas' Episcopal Church in Camden invites the community to consider starting the weekday not in a rush, but with silence, prayer, and time to ...
  

• Rockland Library offers Earth Day poetry contest

  Mar 31
  Do you love flowers, animals, birds or fish? How does getting out into nature make you feel? Are you concerned with climate change, the water we ...
  
• Lost Found and Looking

  Gooney and his friends are safe yet hopeful during these times

  By Tracy Sala - Mar 30
  From the desk of Executive Director Tracy Sala, It's a bit strange here at the shelter. Not quiet, as the dogs still bark and the phone still ...
  
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  Midcoast lens: Hungry birds

  By Zack Miller - Mar 30
  The sun was bright in the sky, and the birds were out for a mid-morning snack Saturday, March 28 in Warren. Chickadees, sparrows, juncos, a ...
  

• Community Foundation announces Adult Learner Scholarship Fund

  Mar 30
  The Maine Community Foundation seeks applications to its Adult Learner Scholarship Fund, which supports non-traditional students who want to ...
  
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  Coastal Opportunities announces new executive director

  Mar 24
  Clifford B. Winn will be the new executive director for Coastal Opportunities, of Camden. Coastal Opportunities (formerly Coastal Workshop) has ...
  

• Remote kindergarten registration is available

  Mar 20
  Camden-Rockport Elementary School welcomes students who reside in Camden or Rockport to register for Kindergarten for the 2020-21 school year. ...
  

• POSTPONED - retirement party for Joe Curll

  Mar 19
  The retirement party Honoring Joe Curll, executive director of Coastal Opportunities for 36 years, originally set for March 26, has been postponed....
  
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  CANCELLED - Coastal Mountains Land Trust announces volunteer ...

  Mar 12
  Coastal Mountains Land Trust has scheduled a volunteer orientation session Wednesday, April 1 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Land Trust office at ...
  
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  Volunteers needed for Kids Can Grow

  Mar 06
  Maine Coast Heritage Trust invites the public to a volunteer orientation, Monday April 13, for individuals interested in mentoring families ...
  

• West Bay Rotary accepts donation applications

  Mar 05
  Twice a year, the West Bay Rotary Club of Camden, through its charitable foundation, provides financial support to organizations that work to ...
  

• Trout-stocking sale is underway

  Feb 25
  Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is once again sponsoring an annual trout stocking sale for home or farm pond. There are two sizes, ...
  

• Camden church presents Lenten series

  Feb 17
  The First Congregational Church of Camden will present a Lenten Series on the topics of Creation Care and Climate Change. The series will be ...
  

Business Alert

• Ocean State Job Lots announces changes

  Apr 01
  Ocean State Job Lot is focused on providing essential services. While the store continues to sell food, gloves, toilet paper, paper towels, ...
  

• Green with Envy Salons to reopen

  Mar 31
  Green with Envy Salons will reopen Tuesday, May 5.
  

• Fishermen hold events to get product to customers

  Mar 26
  It's first come, first served this weekend at Maine's Working Waterfront - Seafood Connect event. In the midst of everything happening in the ...
  

• Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding responds to COVID-19

  Mar 26
  All Lyman-Morse employees who are able to work remotely are doing so. If customers need to reach someone and don't hear back immediately, email ...
  

• Park Street Laundry and Drycleaners

  Mar 25
  Park Street Laundry and Drycleaners is offering free pick-up anddelivery of laundry in their regular delivery areas. Monday-Friday - call ...
  

• Maritime Farm Stores

  Mar 25
  Our stores are open! We are updating our Facebook page frequently for updates and hours. We have 13 convenience store locations in Midcoast Maine. ...
  

• Maine farmers launch website

  Mar 24
  Maine farmers who are providing alternative ways customers can obtain farm products to accommodate for social distancing have launched a website at ~
  

• Mazzeo’s Stove Shop

  Mar 24
  The shop is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 596-6496 before coming to confirm that no additional flex hours were ...
  

• Cutting Edge Salon

  Mar 23
  The Cutting Edge Salon and Spa in Camden will be closed for at least two weeks, hoping to reopen April 6
  

• Local jewelry artist ships directly

  Mar 22
  Lobsterman's Wife is a small business located in Friendship, creating ocean inspired jewelry and sea glass art from items found locally. Shop at ...
  

• Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas Announces Adjusted Store ...

  Mar 21
  March 21, 2020 – In the best interest of our associates and customers, beginning Monday, March 23, 2020, Market Basket will adjust store operating ...
  

• Spice Pizzeria lists its hours, services

  Mar 21
  Spice Pizzeria is serving from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m every but closed Mondays. Call 230-9097 for curbside pickups and delivery. Free Deliveries are ...
  

• Camden Deli offers curbside takeout

  Mar 21
  The Camden Deli continues to be open for curbside takeout and offers free delivery in the Camden/Rockport area with a minimum order of $10. Hours ...
  

• Servpro of Belfast, Camden and Rockland

  Mar 20
  Servpro is a fire, water and mold restoration and remediation company that offers professional cleaning services, including special "proactive" ...
  

• Mid-Coast Optical closes temporarily

  Mar 20
  Mid-Coast Optical will close temporarily until further notice. Employees of the offices will extensively clean down inventory during the meantime.
  

• Nina June is doing take out

  Mar 20
  Nina June is doing take out Wednesday - Saturday, menu available on our website and Facebook page....order by 1 p.m. day of for pick up between 4-6.
  

• Suzuki's Sushi Bar is open for take-out

  Mar 20
  Suzuki's Sushi Bar is open Wednesday through Saturday for take-out service between 5 and 7 pm. Call us after 3 pm and we can discuss our specials ...
  

• Amtrack Downeaster Scheduling Changes

  By Staff - Mar 20
  The Amtrak Downeaster will continue to operate on a modified schedule. The situation is evolving, but currently the following service plan is in ...
  
• Business Alert

  Quarry Tavern still open and offering take-out

  Mar 20
  The Quarry Tavern at The East Wind Inn in Tenants Harbor is offering take out three days a week, Friday - Sunday, 5 - 8:30 p.m. Visit our website ...
  

• Crowning Touch Embroidery only open for appointments

  Mar 31
  Crowning Touch Embroidery in Union will be open in April by appointment only. Leave a message at 785-2500 and we will do our best to accommodate ...
  

• Law Office of Susan C. Thiem

  Mar 30
  The Law Office of Susan C. Thiem is maintaining regular business hours, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, for telephonic conference calls ...
  

• Joe French's Quality Car Care is open

  Mar 26
  Joe French's Quality Car Care at 324 Old County Road in Rockland is open and holding regular business hours, Tuesday through Friday, from 7:30 ...
  

• Schooner Heron - Rockport

  Mar 26
  15 days in self quarantine? We will give you 15% off a gift certificate on Schooner Heron's daily sails. Choose from a Private Morning Charter, ...
  

• Athens Pizza

  Mar 25
  Athens is open normal business hours for Takeout and Deliveries, 11am-8pm Monday-Thursday, and 11am-9pm Friday-Saturday. Delivery service available...
  

• Eastern Tire & Auto Service, Inc

  Mar 24
  We are here for you. We can pick up your car at your home or your office if you would like at no additional expense .You can drop your keys in the ...
  

• The Study Hall

  Mar 24
  The Study Hall has switched all of its live tutoring sessions to online platforms. For more information, call or email The Study Hall at 236-3949 ...
  

• Mac's True Value Hardware continues regular hours

  Mar 23
  Mac's True Value Hardware, located at 289 School St. is open as usual, with their store hours from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday; 9 ...
  

• UMA Rockland closed to Public

  Mar 23
  The physical campus of UMA Rockland is closed to the public. All instruction and support services have moved online. Staff may be reached at ...
  

• Jensen's Pharmacy

  Mar 22
  Jensen's Pharmacy, 91 Camden St., is open during its normal business hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. ...
  

• The Wine Seller

  Mar 21
  We are open Tues-Sat 10-4, and offering curbside pickup and delivery only. We are located at 15 Tillson Ave in Rockland and can be reached at ...
  
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  Good Tern, Hole in the Wall adjust hours and services

  Mar 21
  In response to concerns presented by the coronavirus, Good Tern Co-op and Hole in the Wall Bagels in Rockland have made changes to their hours and ...
  

• The Grasshopper Shop open by appointment only

  Mar 20
  The Grasshopper Shop of Rockland at 400 Main St. is open by appointment until April 1. Customers are welcome to make an appointment by calling ...
  

• Sargent Lock and Safe Inc. changes hours

  Mar 20
  Sargent Lock and Safe Inc. has changed the hours of their retail location at 738 Main St., Rockland, to 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday for ...
  

• Prince's Furniture remains open, limiting delivery and ...

  Mar 20
  Prince's Furniture is open, with 25,000 square feet of retail space there is plenty of room to spread out. Because of this, we are limiting ...
  

• Atlantic Baking Co. to keep business schedule

  Mar 20
  Atlantic Baking Co. is still open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The company offers take out, curb side service and free deliveries.
  
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  Graffam Bros Seafood Market is open!

  Mar 20
  We are open normal hours. Offering takeout, (no indoor seating at this time), curbside service, online shipping, and local delivery through Craft ...
  
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  Danica Candles keeps light burning

  Mar 20
  We closed the retail shop on Monday (March 16) are down to a skeleton crew here. While trying to figure out what we need to do as parents, ...
  

• Camden National Bank announced new measures

  Mar 20
  To address growing challenges and financial hardships due to the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Camden National Bank announced several measures ...