ROCKPORT — More than 70 guests attended the Penobscot Bay YMCA’s party at Pascal Hall on Saturday, June 3, a fundraiser to expand and underwrite the Y’s child care programs for infants and little…
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public invited to place Memorial Flags
THOMASTON — The Knox Museum announces its second annual Field of Flags display.
“We, of course want to honor our National Flag on June 14, Flag Day, however, a pillar of our mission…
many events planned, starting with June 3 pride parade
UNITY — “Diverse cultures, races, genders and identities are positive forces that bring greater perspectives and drive positive change – and a new grassroots community organization is determined…
ROCKLAND — Pen Bay Medical Center’s Walk-in Care will be closed Wednesday, May 31. The practice will resume regular hours Thursday, June 1, at 8 a.m.
PBMC Walk-in Care is located at 22…
Community keeps Rockland Memorial Day ceremony going; reminds of importance of veteran participation
ROCKLAND — It almost didn’t come together this year, had it not been for civilians willing to step in. At least for another year, those who didn’t come home, and those who weren’t thanked for…
identifying a meaningful threshold for identifying participants with long COVID
Initial findings from a study of nearly 10,000 Americans, including those in Maine, indicate that certain symptoms of long COVID occur together and that long COVID was…
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — In observance of Memorial Day, Pen Bay Medical Center (PBMC) and Waldo County General Hospital (WCGH) have announced adjusted hours for Monday, May 29.
All outpatient…
access regional tourism information, purchase park entrance passes, and connect with transit options
TRENTON — On May 22, the Maine Department of Transportation joined with local, state, and federal partners from both the public and private sectors to celebrate the beginning of construction on…
Children, teens, and adults took advantage of a rapidly warming morning to be outside and participate in group events this Memorial Saturday, May 27, 2023. Though many events were held around the…
encouraging planning and respect for Maine’s outdoors
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Bureau of Parks and Lands (BPL) anticipates a rise in visitors to its outdoor destinations this spring and summer and urges…
Following a 20-hour training course, nine Midcoast residents recently received certificates as Hospice Volunteers.
During their final session, an orientation at the Sussman Hospice House in…
BELFAST — Waldo County General Hospital will adjust its walk-in care office schedule, effective Saturday, June 3.
Beginning that weekend, WCGH Walk-in Care will be open Saturdays and…
for patients scheduled for total knee or hip replacements
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — When it comes to a successful total joint replacement, being prepared can make a world of difference.
That’s the idea behind classes now offered to patients scheduled…
It’s mid-May on Sprucehead Island, and Bob Baines and crew are wrapping up their 2023 kelp harvest. Baines farms four acres near the Lower Gangway Ledge, 13,000 feet of line for a haul of about 50…
ROCKLAND —Pen Bay Medical Center’s Walk-in Care will adjust its hours during the week of May 22.
The practice schedule for the week will be:
Monday, May 22 – closed
Tuesday…
stocked with nutritious shelf-stable foods and fresh produce
BELFAST — As part of its efforts to help those experiencing food insecurity, Waldo County General Hospital has added a new self-serve pantry shelf on its campus in Belfast. The new “Help Yourself…
visit 13 CMLT preserves before November and redeem a prize
Coastal Mountains Land Trust invites you to get outside and participate in this year’s Hike the Guide Challenge. To participate in this self-guided challenge, all you need to do is visit at least…
Amid a cycle of gloomy news, rays of sun started to break through dark clouds
With the end of the federal public health emergencies related to the COVID-19 pandemic May 11, the Penobscot Bay Pilot is looking back at the pandemic. Not just the gloom and havoc the virus…
In partnership with the Rockland Rotary Club, The Bass Federation of Maine kicked off their annual Fishing Tournament April 30 at Damariscotta Lake. The participating boaters braved the cold wind…
Each year the Maine Warden Service and Maine Marine Patrol respond to many calls of unoccupied canoes, kayaks, and rowboats found floating on the water. Without owner information…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
To keep up with Maine's evolving COVID-19 response, Maine CDC is returning…
Healthy Lincoln County has named Larissa Hannan as its new executive director, effective May 8. Hannan succeeds Kelsey Robinson who served as…
Fast action ensures better outcomes for stroke victims
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — When it comes to strokes, every minute counts.
Patients who arrive at the hospital immediately after the first signs of a stroke have the best chance of recovering…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
To keep up with Maine's evolving COVID-19 response, Maine CDC is returning…
International Overdose Awareness Day
“Thankfully, not everyone loses a child to addiction, but many do,” said Peter Bruun, in a news release. “Maine lost 716 people last year. That’s 716 families and communities forever transformed…
advance care planning, healthy eating classes, medication talks
ROCKLAND — Pen Bay Medical Center and the Rockland Public Library have teamed up to offer Knox County seniors a series of programs focused on aging well.
“The truth is, aging affects us all…
BELFAST/ROCKPORT – Denise Needham, PharmD, has been appointed as the new president of Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital.
Needham is currently chief operating…
Masks will be available at facilities, masks may still be required in some circumstances; in the field, patients can request that EMT’s be masked
MAINE — Two major Maine health agencies have recently announced separate decisions to end the masking requirement in certain circumstances. Beginning May 1, 2023, care team members, patients,…
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital will be expanding outpatient lab hours beginning Monday, May 1. Both labs will be open Monday through Friday, after…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
To keep up with Maine's evolving COVID-19 response, Maine CDC is returning…
Following news this week that The Commons at Tall Pines, a skilled nursing facility in Belfast, plans to close on June 18 — a closure that will affect 37 residents — Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast…
In Belfast
The Anah Shriners will be holding NO COST Screening Clinics available to ANY child that is in need of care in the following areas: Scoliosis, Burn Care, Spina Bifida, Orthopedics, Cerebral Palsy,…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
To keep up with Maine's evolving COVID-19 response, Maine CDC is returning…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
To keep up with Maine's evolving COVID-19 response, Maine CDC is returning…
ROCKLAND — Pen Bay Medical Center’s Walk-in Care be closed Sunday, April 9. The practice will resume regular hours on Monday, April 10, at 8 a.m.
PBMC Walk-in Care is located at 22 White…
access to second vaccine on Saturdays and weekday evenings
ROCKPORT — Pen Bay Medical Center is hoping that a few key strokes will protect more children against cancer.
The PBMC technology team – along with a regulatory change in the early days of…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
To keep up with Maine's evolving COVID-19 response, Maine CDC is returning…
ROCKLAND — Pen Bay Medical Center’s Walk-in Care will be closed Sunday, April 2. The practice will resume regular hours on Monday, April 3, at 8 a.m.
PBMC Walk-in Care is located at 22…
‘An estimated 716 Mainers died from drug overdoses in 2022’
“Opioid-related overdose deaths remain a serious public health threat,” said Northern Light Health, in a news release. “An estimated 716 Mainers died from drug overdoses in 2022, which is an all…
keeping the ‘Help Yourself Shelves’ stocked
Pen Bay Medical Center announces a new partnership with Area Interfaith Outreach Food & Energy Assistance that will enhance and expand the hospital’s food insecurity program.
In early…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
To keep up with Maine's evolving COVID-19 response, Maine CDC is returning…
In April, the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition will host several outings and events in Belfast and Searsport.
“Mosses, Lichens, Birds and Waterfalls at the Stephenson Preserve…
AUGUSTA — Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, introduced a bill this week to help Maine public school districts purchase and serve more locally produced food to students.
LD 921, “An Act to Allow…
Palm, taize, agape, Easter Vigil with churches in Camden, Rockland and Thomaston
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Belfast, will mark Holy Week with a full schedule of worship services and activities that date back to the historic beginnings of the Christian faith.
On…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
To keep up with Maine's evolving COVID-19 response, Maine CDC is returning…
ROCKLAND — Pen Bay Medical Center’s Walk-in Care has announced an adjusted schedule for Sunday, March 19. The practice will be open from 8 a.m. to noon, resuming regular hours on Monday, March 20…
BANGOR — It's time for the 28th Annual Hike for the Homeless, benefitting the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter, on April 1, beginning at 10 a.m.
“We are excited to announce that the Hike will…
Belfast currently has only two public sources of drinking water
BELFAST — The Creation Care Committee of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Belfast, announces a public fundraising campaign for three public access refillable water bottle stations, with attached…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
To keep up with Maine's evolving COVID-19 response, Maine CDC is returning…
ROCKPORT — Pen Bay Medical Center has expanded its Palliative Care program after completing a two-year pilot project funded by a Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Foundation quality improvement grant.…
