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State Calls for Second Ferry Rate Hike in a Year

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State Calls for Second Ferry Rate Hike in a Year

By Stephen Betts

ROCKPORT — The state is proposing a 13.5 percent rate increase for passengers of the Maine State Ferry Service.

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Lobster Festival Delegate Applications Available Online

By Christine Simmonds

Formerly Maine Sea Goddess, the event is open to Maine residents ages 16 to 22.

Baseball

Bad Call: Searsport School Board Strikes Out

By Jim Leonard

When I was a younger man, I remember a conversation I had with a local, longtime recreation …

Health

MaineHealth Focuses on Workplace Safety in Annual Report

By Stephen Betts

MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals released April 10 their annual report that highlights some of the challenges and successes for the reg…

Baseball

Searsport Baseball Season in 1-2 Hole After Recent School Board Vote

By Mark Haskell

Campaign could be canceled after veteran coach John Frye's subsequent appointment denied, executive session to follow April 14.

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Washington, D.C., Hullaballoo May Be Complicating Northport's Grant Requests for new Town Office/Community Center

Town News

Washington, D.C., Hullaballoo May Be Complicating Northport's Grant Requests for new Town Office/Community Center

By John Burgess

Camden Area School Boards to Vote April 16 on Budgets

Education

Camden Area School Boards to Vote April 16 on Budgets

By Stephen Betts

Lobster Festival Delegate Applications Available Online

Local News

Lobster Festival Delegate Applications Available Online

By Christine Simmonds

Searsport Baseball Season in 1-2 Hole After Recent School Board Vote

Baseball

Searsport Baseball Season in 1-2 Hole After Recent School Board Vote

By Mark Haskell

Rockland’s Coffeeshop Radical

Villagers

Rockland’s Coffeeshop Radical

By Freyja Grey

Jessie Northgraves found a calling in coffee during her recovery.

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Lobster Festival Delegate Applications Available Online

Lobster Festival Delegate Applications Available Online

Formerly Maine Sea Goddess, the event is open to Maine residents ages 16 to 22.

RSU 40 Budget Faces Board Vote April 17

RSU 40 Budget Faces Board Vote April 17

UNION — The Regional School Unit 40 Board is scheduled to vote Thursday, April 17 on a proposed budget for 2025-2026.

Celebrating Life by Talking About Cancer

Celebrating Life by Talking About Cancer

More than 300 turned out for a live storytelling event about cancer and community.

Camden Area School Boards to Vote April 16 on Budgets

Camden Area School Boards to Vote April 16 on Budgets

CAMDEN — The Camden area school boards are scheduled to vote on the proposed 2025-2026 budgets at their Wednesday, April 16 meetings.

State Calls for Second Ferry Rate Hike in a Year

State Calls for Second Ferry Rate Hike in a Year

ROCKPORT — The state is proposing a 13.5 percent rate increase for passengers of the Maine State Ferry Service.

Knox County Court News

Knox County Court News

ROCKLAND — The following cases were completed in the state court in Knox County from April 4 through April 11.

MaineHealth Focuses on Workplace Safety in Annual Report

MaineHealth Focuses on Workplace Safety in Annual Report

MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals released April 10 their annual report that highlights some of the challenges and successes for the region's healthcare system in 2024, including focusing on workplace violence, improving access to care, and establishing a distance learning nursing degr…

Car Snaps Pole in Thomaston

Car Snaps Pole in Thomaston

Driver to be issued a summons.

Body of Missing Washington Man Found in Pond

Body of Missing Washington Man Found in Pond

WASHINGTON — The body of a 61-year-old Washington man was found Thursday April 10.

Waldo County Deeds Transfers

'From March 27, 2025, Through April 2, 2025'

Towns Mull Whether to Seek Contract for Police Patrol Services

Towns Mull Whether to Seek Contract for Police Patrol Services

The idea arose out of the town of St. George.

Knox County Deed Transfers

'From March 27, 2025, Through April 2, 2025'

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Sports

Bad Call: Searsport School Board Strikes Out

Searsport Baseball Season in 1-2 Hole After Recent School Board Vote

Searsport Baseball Season in 1-2 Hole After Recent School Board Vote

Rollins Wraps High School Career as Windjammers' All-Time Wins Leader

Rollins Wraps High School Career as Windjammers' All-Time Wins Leader

Splashy Anniversary Bash: Outdoor Enthusiasts Celebrate Historical 50th ‘Passy’ Paddle

Splashy Anniversary Bash: Outdoor Enthusiasts Celebrate Historical 50th ‘Passy’ Paddle

Net Gains: Camden Hills Girls, Yarmouth Boys Make Racket at Annual Preseason Tournaments

Net Gains: Camden Hills Girls, Yarmouth Boys Make Racket at Annual Preseason Tournaments

Belfast Pool Players Pocket Ticket to APA Championships

Belfast Pool Players Pocket Ticket to APA Championships

Troy Howard Tops Amongst Local Teams at Talent-Laden PTWL Championships

Owls Head Native Wraps Collegiate Wrestling Career With All-American Nod

Owls Head Native Wraps Collegiate Wrestling Career With All-American Nod

Rock Coast Roller Derby Set to Glide Into 2025 Season

Rock Coast Roller Derby Set to Glide Into 2025 Season

The Ref's Ref: Veteran Official Helps Junior Basketball Referees Earn their Stripes

The Ref's Ref: Veteran Official Helps Junior Basketball Referees Earn their Stripes

Former Panther Pruell Sets School Strikeout Record for Thomas College

Former Panther Pruell Sets School Strikeout Record for Thomas College

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Obituaries

Leroy ‘Roy’ W. Philbrook

Leroy ‘Roy’ W. Philbrook

THOMASTON — Leroy “Roy” W. Philbrook, 90, of Thomaston, passed…

David William Vogel

David William Vogel

WASHINGTON — David William Vogel passed away suddenly and unex…

Foner Curtis

Foner Curtis

ROCKLAND — Foner Paul Curtis, 70, died Monday, April 7, 2025, …

Gail Goodin

Gail Goodin

WARREN — Gail Marie Goodin (Mulvihill), born in Bangor on Sept…

Monica Browne

Monica Browne

BELFAST — Monica Denise Browne, 70, passed away peacefully on …

James Weggler

James Weggler

SEARSMONT — James Charles Quinn Weggler passed away peacefully…

Joyce Ann Philbrook

Joyce Ann Philbrook

BELMONT — Joyce Ann Philbrook, 77, of Belmont, passed away on …

Heidi Cobb

Heidi Cobb

CAMDEN — If you are reading this, I have passed away from canc…

Scott Tootill

Scott Tootill

QUINCY, Mass. — It is with profound sadness that we announce t…

Dorothea Schmitt

Dorothea Schmitt

WASHINGTON — Dorothea Ruth Schmitt peacefully passed away on M…

Donald Terry

Donald Terry

BELFAST — Donald Burnham Terry, known fondly as Don, died on M…

Richard Day Levensaler Sr.

Richard Day Levensaler Sr.

WALDOBORO — Richard Day Levensaler Sr., 89, of Waldoboro, pass…

Alec Toumayan

Alec Toumayan

BETHESDA, Md. — Alec Georges Toumayan, 98, passed away on Marc…

Arthur Strout

Arthur Strout

BOSTON, Mass. — Arthur Edwards Strout, 89, passed away on Feb.…

Dena Clewley Jewell

Dena Clewley Jewell

SEARSPORT — It is with profound sadness that we announced the …

William Butman Jr.

William Butman Jr.

ROCKLAND — William George Butman Jr., 84, passed away peaceful…

William Atwood

William Atwood

SOUTH THOMASTON — William “Billy” David Atwood, 86, of South T…

Edward C. Gagnon

Edward C. Gagnon

FRIENDSHIP — Fighter pilot, war hero and golfer Edward C. Gagn…

Elizabeth S. Grinnell

Elizabeth S. Grinnell

WASHINGTON — Elizabeth “Betty” Swett Grinnell passed away on T…

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Long Live MacLeod's

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Long Live MacLeod's

By Christine Simmonds

Bidding a fond farewell to a Bucksport icon.

Dreaming of Summer with the First Cones at Dorman's Dairy Dream

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Dreaming of Summer with the First Cones at Dorman's Dairy Dream

By Christine Simmonds

The inside scoop on the first ice cream of the season.

'She's the Only Person I Know Who Still Picks Up Hitchhikers'

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'She's the Only Person I Know Who Still Picks Up Hitchhikers'

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Meet Kyle Apel. Dependable. Reverent about food. Wily.

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Midcoast musician Jesse Kivel takes a conceptual turn for his latest single.

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From Ukraine, With Love

From Ukraine, With Love

The Syrupy Goodness of the 42nd Maine Maple Sunday Weekend

The Syrupy Goodness of the 42nd Maine Maple Sunday Weekend

St. George Pizza Opens

St. George Pizza Opens

A Place Between Sweet and Savory

A Place Between Sweet and Savory

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Midcoast Villager Celebrates Young Artists

Midcoast Villager Celebrates Young Artists

'Being Bronte' Premieres Feb. 27

'Being Bronte' Premieres Feb. 27

Enter: Counter/Current

Enter: Counter/Current

‘Because I Know Maine So Well, That’s Where They Are’

‘Because I Know Maine So Well, That’s Where They Are’

Finding Hope, and a Book, In Freedom

Finding Hope, and a Book, In Freedom

Call Her 'Vincent'

Call Her 'Vincent'

St. Nick with the Neck

St. Nick with the Neck

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'I Built a Little Hobbit Scene'

'I Built a Little Hobbit Scene'

A Little Bit of Everything

A Little Bit of Everything

You Don't Have to Hideaway, You Get To

You Don't Have to Hideaway, You Get To

Change Looms For Antiques @ 10 Mechanic

Change Looms For Antiques @ 10 Mechanic

The Great Stone Wall

The Great Stone Wall

'This Has Got Family Heritage'

'This Has Got Family Heritage'

'We Inventors, What Do We Do with Our Inventions?'

'We Inventors, What Do We Do with Our Inventions?'

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