Midcoast Music Academy is one of nonprofit organizations in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont that were recently presented more than $23,000 in donations collected through Bar Harbor Bank &…
Commerce
WALDOBORO — The Waldo Theatre has some new faces and new roles on the theatre’s staff and board of directors. Current board members Ken Stevenson, Maya Crosby, and Keri Lupien are taking on new…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
Volvos are . . . safe. Check. Elegant. Check. Comfortable, smooth, quiet, Swedish and green. Check, check, check, check. Green? Yes, for a car, anyway, especially this one…
ribbon cutting, lawn games, networking opportunities
BELFAST — Spectrum Generations, central Maine’s Area Agency on Aging, celebrates the grand Re-Opening of its Waldo Community Center, Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at 18 Merriam Road,…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Transportation is conducting emergency repairs to a bridge joint on the southbound side of I-95 between Exits 112 and 109 in Augusta, according to an Aug. 19,…
Women currently make up 15 percent of Maine's construction industry and only 11 percent of the industry nationally
AUGUSTA — This week, Commissioners Heather Johnson and Laura Fortman participated in a series of events demonstrating a few of the ways Maine is fostering the goals of girls interested in…
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries’ 2024 Summer Grandeur sale on August 23, 24 and 25 will feature selections of Maine art, Moxie collectibles, sport and heavy equipment vehicles, plus great…
on the beach, in the transition area, within the park, and along the bike and running routes
Bristol Parks and Recreation’s fourth annual Pemaquid Beach Triathlon fundraiser will take place this year on Sunday, August 25. The money raised is earmarked for the construction of a playground…
ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland has received a $9,501 dividend check from the Maine Municipal Association because of its good performance and loss prevention efforts, according to the City, in a…
Maine Department of Labor is offering classes on Wage & Hour Compliance at a few locations around the state in September 2024.
This course is designed for human resource or benefits…
The Maine Connectivity Authority (MCA) announced August 13, 2024, that it will award two grants totaling $9,600,633 to connect 15,561 homes and businesses across Waldo and Lincoln counties to…
APPLETON — The Town of Appleton is the recipient of a $200,000 grant to repair Esancy Road. The engineered study, paid by Federal funds, helped form the basis for a grant application to the Maine…
volunteer training session August 23
BELFAST — Coastal Mountains Land Trust’s Learning Landscapes program is seeking volunteers to support teachers in taking their classes outside.
Outdoor learning is growing within local…
CAMDEN — P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center Board of Trustees has appointed Casey Baugher as its new Executive Director, effective August 16, 2024.
“We are thrilled that Casey has accepted…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
Certain habits can form quickly. Why aren’t I stopping? Oh, it’s not an EV! Hit the brakes! I was reminded of this when I first arrived at the bottom of our hill…
ROCKLAND — OUT Maine has received a grant from the Equity Fund of the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) to expand and strengthen the network of Gay, Straight, and Transgender Alliance (GSTA)…
THOMASTON – In the past 50 years, Select Board member Peter Lammert has seen blue come and go. Sometimes there was turmoil within the department, he said. Sometimes, neighboring police departments…
THOMASTON — Joanne Moulton was introduced as Thomaston’s new Town Clerk, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. Without even sitting down, her official duties began.
Select Board members recognized Moulton…
explore life through a restorative lens, mindset, and worldview
After an 18 month pause, The Restorative Justice Project Maine will be offering a new Foundations of Community Based Restorative Practices training this fall. The series includes six days: Oct 3-4…
ROCKLAND — OUT Maine has received a sizable grant from Jane’s Trust Foundation, which will be used to develop and implement a multi-year approach to address the critical need for affirming mental…
Three new members will enter the Maine Press Association Hall of Fame on October 19.
Naomi Schalit, John Christie and Larry Mahoney have…
UPDATE: The windmill blade was moved from Stockton Springs at 4:30 a.m., August 10, and arrived in Searsport at 7 a.m. with no issues. Troopers were able to keep Route 1…
ROCKPORT — The Riley School welcomes Christine Chamberlain back to its Board of Trustees after many decades of involvement with the school in several capacities.
Chamberlain first became…
The State of Maine has awarded $5.8 million in Business Recovery & Resilience Grants to 109 Maine businesses and nonprofit organizations to help them recover from last winter's devastating…
The Penobscot Bay YMCA recently welcomed Jan Leth and Chad MacDermid to its Board of Directors.
Jan Leth moved to Maine in 2012, after serving decades as World Wide Chief Creative Officer…
Maine State Credit Union has achieved a three-peat, being recognized as one of the best credit unions in Maine for the third consecutive year. Forbes and Statista Inc. present this prestigious…
film, panel discussion, dinner
HOPE — The community is invited to Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s Annual Banquet and Conservation Awards Celebration on Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. The banquet…
installation of exterior canopy over the pedestrian entrance still to come
ROCKPORT — Pen Bay Medical Center is set to mark the end of interior work on a three-year project that will more than double the size of its Emergency Department.
On Wednesday, August 7,…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
Some of my favorite cars now are battery-powered. Come to think of it, I have yet to drive an EV of any make that didn’t impress in one way or another. Or in several ways…
ROCKLAND — The Friends of Rockland Public Library will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, August 20, at 4:30 p.m., in the Community Room of the Library.
All members and interested persons…
GARDINER — The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing Exit 49 Northbound on-and-off ramps on I-295 next week to accommodate paving work. The closure begins August 4, at 6 p.m. and goes…
President Mike Flanagan presented Reverend Wayne Sawyer with Rockland Rotary’s 2024 Community Person of the Year award, while Rotarian Jeff Boutaugh highlighted Sawyer’s unwavering community…
Island Institute recently appointed four new members to its board of trustees. Each member will support and guide the Institute’s mission to boldly navigate climate and economic change with island…
TOPSHAM — The Maine Department of Transportation will be doing paving work and pedestrian safety improvements on one mile of Route 196. The project area is located between Smith Road and Main…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
In Subaru’s family of five SUVs, the Crosstrek is the best-seller and also the baby—the smallest and least expensive. But it’s no longer a stripped-out loss-leader. Yes,…
Launching a New Era of Entrepreneurial Support and Collaboration
“In a bold move to adapt to the evolving needs of entrepreneurs, the Rock Coast Networkers, after nearly 20 years of service, voted in February 2024 to sunset their organization,” said Chris…
SAGADAHOC COUNTY — The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing some I-295 ramps overnight to accommodate paving work. The closure periods will begin at 7 p.m. and go until 6 a.m.
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all things electric and energy-efficient
ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland is accepting exhibitor applications for the second annual Rockland Electrification Expo, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Harbor…
“Get With The Guidelines - Stroke GoldPlus” award
ROCKPORT — Pen Bay Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines - Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients…
visit the current Fire and EMS Station at 6 Knox Street, Aug. 20
Thomaston Town Manager Kara George writes about the Thomaston Fire & EMS building project.
In a time of emergency, it may seem like magic when calling 911 for assistance. From…
Maine Department of Labor announces its no-cost trainings for August 2024.
10-Hr. Construction Standards -
August 1 & 2, 2024 I 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Day 1), 8:30 a.m…
CAMDEN — American Legion Post 30 will host the American Legion Department of Maine Service Officer, who will discuss the VA claims process and answer Veterans questions concerning the VA and their…
The John T. Gorman Foundation recently awarded 79 grants totaling $1.5 million to provide food, shelter, and other essential services to Mainers in need through its 2024 Direct Services Grant…
ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland will host a public Zoom meeting on Tuesday, July 30, from 5 - 6:30 p.m., to present the preliminary Rockland Bike Route Network Development Plan. All are encouraged…
BELFAST — Due to the high level of community interest in Waldo County General Hospital’s upcoming community forum regarding labor and delivery services, the hospital has moved the event to a…
Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel led world’s only global medical examiner system
On July 15, 2024, Governor Janet Mills swore in Dr. Alice Briones as Maine’s Chief Medical Examiner. Dr. Briones, a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, recently completed a distinguished military…
Lawrence Hollins has been appointed as the new publisher of Down East magazine, effective immediately.
“This appointment marks a significant step forward for the magazine, promising…
advanced funding for maine municipalities
The Towns of Northport and Searsmont are among seven municipalities appointed to share $7,528,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for community and municipal facilities throughout Maine in…
U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has advanced $1,533,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for the Owls Head Transportation Museum’s (OHTM) STEM…
WALDO COUNTY — More than $76,000 in Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) grants will help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Waldo County. MaineCF’s Waldo…
