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  • Midcoast Forecast - June 26, 2019 PM

    By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 26
    Although the showers cleared out of the Midcoast early Wednesday morning, the clouds held strong with showers continuing Downeast through much of ...

  • Maine Maritime Academy closes on Bucksport property

    By Fran Gonzalez - Jun 26
    Maine Maritime Academy announced today they have completed the purchase of a 4-acre parcel of land at the former Verso paper mill in Bucksport ...

  • Third-graders plant donated apple trees

    Jun 26
    It is said that schools and community should go hand in hand. Recently, at East Belfast Elementary School, third-grader McKinnley Keene took that ...

  • Midcoast Forecast - June 26, 2019 AM

    By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 26
    Skies will stay cloudy for much of Wednesday with some sun returning into the afternoon mainly over western Maine with some showers lingering far ...

  • Governor signs bill to boost public access channels

    By Fran Gonzalez - Jun 26
    Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill this month that levels the playing field in a battle between large cable companies and local public access channels....

  • Summer meals now available to kids, teens 18 and younger

    By Carolyn Zachary - Jun 25
    With school out, a federal program is helping to provide free meals, through school districts, to children throughout Waldo County — with no ...

  • Midcoast Forecast - June 25, 2019 PM

    By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 25
    Clouds have returned to the Midcoast Tuesday with rain moving in after a sunny start to the day. Rain will continue through the overnight and into ...

  • Belfast Police blotter

    Jun 25
    Belfast Police reported two inspection sticker violations, one proof of insurance violation, one speeding violation, one dog-at-large violation ...

  • Midcoast Forecast - June 25, 2019 AM

    By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 25
    Tuesday will be off to a sunny start but clouds will gradually increase from the west through the day as our next round of rain approaches. An ...

  • UMaine Hutchinson offers STEM research college course ...

    Jun 24
    An innovative three-week STEM research course for high school students is being offered June 24 – July 12 at the UMaine Hutchinson Center in ...

  • EMCC to offer free, one-year medical assisting course

    Jun 24
    Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC) has announced an opportunity for individuals wishing to become medical assistants. As part of a grant from ...

  • Waldo County deeds

    Jun 24
    The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between June 14 and June 20. Belfast Kenneth H. Kemp Estate to ...

  • Midcoast Forecast - June 24, 2019 PM

    By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 24
    Our week is off to a beautiful start with high pressure in place over the region providing abundant sunshine and mild temperatures. Highs were a ...

  • BAHS juniors win awards

    Jun 24
    At Belfast Area High School's final assembly of the year June 13, the following members of the junior class (class of 2020) received awards: Hannah...

  • Middle school info night June 27 at Cornerspring Montessori

    Jun 24
    Cornerspring Montessori School is hosting an information night for families interested in our Montessori middle school program on Thursday, June ...

  • Midcoast Forecast - June 24, 2019 AM

    By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 24
    The warm and sunny weather we saw through the weekend will continue today with high pressure build in from the west. Highs will be a little cooler ...

  • Knox Town News

    By Rita Doughty - Jun 23
    knoxtownnews@yahoo.com 382-6783 Hello All, Well here it is Sunday … and I completely forgot to do a news column until now. The sun today was most ...

  • Searsport Town News

    By Dick Desmarais - Jun 23
    radiosearsport@aol.com Library roof Outside contractors are scheduled to start work on a new roof on Carver Memorial Library. This work should ...

  • Freedom Town News

    By Sallyann Hadyniak - Jun 23
    shady@fairpoint.net 382-6024 Update: No strawberries! The Dirigo Grange has canceled its strawberry festival, scheduled for June 29, because ...

  • Montville Town News

    By Fran Gonzalez - Jun 23
    MontvilleTownNews@yahoo.com 380-9020 For those who have not tried the goodies from J.A. Bakery at Peavey's General Store in Montville, all I can ...

  • Stockton Springs Town News

    By Ellen Holland - Jun 23
    ezachary18@gmail.com 567-8067 Stockton Springs Community Library A universe of stories will begin on Tuesdays in July starting Tuesday, July ...

  • Historic photo: Belfast's man about town

    Jun 22
    Donald O. Robbins, Belfast's “Man About Town,” was born June 6, 1860, to William and Susan Robbins in a section of the east side of the river ...

  • Crash shuts down Route 220 for 3 hours

    By Fran Gonzalez - Jun 22
    A single car accident closed Pinnacle Road Friday night for several hours while emergency crews worked on the scene. Two people were injured. At ...

  • Midcoast Forecast - June 22 & 23, 2019

    By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 22
    We'll see a mix of sun and clouds on Saturday as our late week storm continues to clear to the east. This will continue to keep things stirred up ...

  • BCOPE receives best alternative school award

    By Kendra Caruso - Jun 21
    Belfast Community Outreach Program in Education school, a community-based alternative educational program, was recognized as Maine's best alternati...

  • Waldo County divorces

    Jun 21
    The following divorces were recorded at Fifth District Court from May 9 to June 6 on the grounds of irreconcilable differences: Jennifer L. Hudson ...

  • Searsmont town news

    By Cathy McGahan - Jun 21
    Searsmont Town Office Searsmont Transfer Station will not be open on Wednesdays through the summer months, as it has in the past. Transfer Station ...

  • Thorndike town news

    By Linda Dixon - Jun 21
    The Thorndike Parks and Recreation Committee will have a bake sale, Saturday, June 29, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., at Mac's Hardware in Unity. This will ...

  • Waldo town news

    By Tom Seymour - Jun 21
    Here it is summer, but it sure doesn't feel like it. Cold, rainy weather has plagued us thus far this year. Even worse, the cool, wet conditions ...

  • Midcoast Forecast - June 21, 2019 PM

    By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 21
    The Midcoast is starting to dry out after a round of heavy rain moved through Thursday afternoon and into Friday morning. This left most locations ...

  • Closed agency files for bankruptcy

    By Stephen Betts - Jun 21
    A social service agency that announced last month it was closing has filed for bankruptcy. But the Rockland-area school district, with the help of ...

  • Students thankful for healthy snacks from Hannaford

    By Fran Gonzalez - Jun 21
    Every week for the last month, East Belfast Elementary School has received a free case of bananas and apples from Belfast's Hannaford Supermarket. ...

  • Midcoast Forecast - June 21, 2019 AM

    By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 21
    We'll see periods of showers continue for Friday morning before clearing out through the afternoon. Rainfall totals from Thursday and Friday will ...

  • Unity Town News

    By Penny Picard Sampson - Jun 20
    penny@unityme.org Although we haven't had any "scorchers" yet, summer is here. Now is a good time to remind people that leaving a dog in a car is ...

  • Minor damage after silo fire at Pride Manufacturing

    By Fran Gonzalez - Jun 20
    A local manufacturer of golf tees, Lincoln Logs and cigar tips had a fire break out in one of its wood chip silos Thursday afternoon. At approxima...

  • BEP accepts jurisdiction over Nordic state applications

    By Stephanie Grinnell - Jun 20
    The Board of Environmental Protection today accepted jurisdiction over Nordic Aquafarms' state applications and agreed to host public hearings at ...

  • Six new K-9 teams to graduate from police academy

    Jun 20
    Six new law enforcement teams of police and their canine partners graduate from the State Police Canine School Friday, June 21. The officers and ...

  • Midcoast Forecast - June 20, 2019 PM

    By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 20
    Thursday started off soupy for the Midcoast with dense fog and mist in place during the morning. The day got wetter with scattered showers ...

  • Full house says no to fixing Mitchell Road

    By Fran Gonzalez - Jun 20
    Residents voted down a warrant article to rebuild part or all of Mitchell Road at a special town meeting June 19. Almost every seat in the Dirigo ...

  • Voters approve municipal budget at expeditious town meeting

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

  • Waldo County Sheriff's blotter

    Jun 20
    The Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported one passing a school bus violation and the following recent activity: June 12 Dustin R. Kimball, 24, of ...

  • Midcoast Forecast - June 20, 2019 AM

    By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 20
    Clouds and fog have built back in for Thursday with showers set to move into the Midcoast late in the day as low pressure tracks in from the west. ...

  • MVMS Principal Donahue bids farewell

    By Fran Gonzalez - Jun 20
    Bringing positivity to a middle school is not an easy feat, but Mount View Middle School Principal Quinton Donahue makes it look easy. "Every day ...

  • Herbig recognizes Bill Carpenter for 48 years at College of ...

    Jun 19
    Sen. Erin Herbig, D-Waldo County, honored Bill Carpenter of Stockton Springs June 12 for his 48 years of teaching literature and creative writing ...

  • Sen. Herbig recognizes Pat Clark for 37 years at Unity ...

    Jun 19
    Sen. Erin Herbig, D-Waldo County, honored Pat Clark of Unity for her 37 years of teaching at Unity College. Clark, retired professor of oral ...

  • Belfast Adult Education celebrates graduates

    By Denise Pendleton - Jun 19
    You might be surprised to know that adult education graduates have goals that mirror those of traditional high school students: Ashlee is committed...

  • Collins welcomes Belfast native as summer intern

    Jun 19
    U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, announced that Philip Wich, a Belfast native, has been awarded a summer internship in her Washington, D.C., ...

  • On Senate floor, King marks Sen. Collins’ 7,000th ...

    Jun 19
    U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, spoke on the Senate floor Tuesday to mark the 7,000th consecutive vote cast by Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, doing ...

  • UMaine Hutchinson Center to offer graduate literacy course ...

    Jun 19
    The University of Maine Hutchinson Center will offer a graduate literacy course this summer beginning Monday, June 24. Literacy in the Home, ...

  • Searsport Police blotter

    Jun 19
    Searsport Police Department reported three inspection sticker violations, two speeding violations, three seat belt violations, two insurance ...

  • Waldo County Unified Court closed cases

    Jun 19
    The following cases were closed in Waldo County criminal courts between the dates of June 7 and June 13. Superior Court David A. Hyatt, 79, of ...

  • Mitchell Institute names 2019 scholarship recipients

    Jun 19
    The Mitchell Institute, a Maine-based nonprofit founded by Sen. George J. Mitchell to improve college outcomes for young Mainers, has recently ...

  • Midcoast Forecast - June 19, 2019 PM

    By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 19
    Wednesday started off gloomy with clouds and fog locked into place across the Midcoast. We saw the fog slowly erode through the morning giving way ...

  • Mayor Paradis will not seek re-election

    By Kendra Caruso - Jun 19
    Mayor Samantha Paradis will not seek re-election. She made the announcement at the City Council meeting June 18, saying that being the mayor of ...

  • Winterport residents debate Fire Department funding

    By Kendra Caruso - Jun 19
    The annual town meeting June 13 drew a lively debate among voters about increasing emergency funds allocated to Winterport Fire Department. ...

  • Midcoast Forecast - June 19, 2019 AM

    By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 19
    We'll continue to see gray conditions Wednesday with clouds and fog in place as a frontal boundary holds offshore. The lack of sunshine will keep ...

  • Pre-owned roll-off truck in store for Searsport

    By Fran Gonzalez - Jun 19
    A fire inside the town's roll-off trash collection truck may have been its last gasp. Town Manager James Gillway sought selectmen's approval to ...

  • BAHS graduation speeches inspire despite heat

    By Kendra Caruso - Jun 18
    The hot gym at Belfast Area High School quickly filled with people eager to watch the senior class graduate on June 16. School staff were directing...

  • Midcoast Forecast - June 18, 2019 PM

    By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 18
    Clouds have pushed back into the Midcoast thanks to a stalled frontal boundary over far southern New England. Rounds of showers are moving from ...

  • Belfast Police blotter

    Jun 18
    Belfast Police reported one inspection sticker violation, two speeding violations, one proof of insurance violation and the following recent ...

  • Tractor fire closes Route 137 Monday

    By Fran Gonzalez - Jun 18
    Several area fire crews battled a tractor fire Monday morning on Route 137 in Knox. Around 10:45 a.m., a large tractor with a plow blade attachmen...

  • Midcoast Forecast - June 18, 2019 AM

    By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 18
    After a sunny start to the week, clouds will be back today as a frontal boundary to our south over the Mid Atlantic shifts north and sets up over ...

  • Baby Burrito in Belfast City Park offers big flavor in ...

    By Kendra Caruso - Jun 18
    Matthew Norwood fulfilled a longtime dream when he opened Baby Burrito in City Park on June 8. He runs the new food stand with his partner Maggie ...

  • Midcoast Forecast - June 17, 2019 PM

    By Meteorologist Tyler ... - Jun 17
    We are off to a sunny start to the week with high pressure nudged in from the north and warm temperatures with highs in the mid 70s for most ...

  • State: Prisoner tried to murder fellow inmate

    By Stephen Betts - Jun 17
    A man serving a lengthy prison term for repeatedly sexually assaulting a child in Waldo County could face an additional 30 years behind bars after ...

  • Waldo County deeds

    Jun 17
    The following deed transfers were recorded at Waldo County Registry of Deeds between June 7 and June 13. Belfast Peter W. Hall and Barbara J. Hall ...

  • 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 ...

  • Searsport Town News

    By Dick Desmarais - Jun 17
    radiosearsport@aol.com On Tuesday, June 18, starting at 7 p.m., the regular meeting of the selectmen will take place in the Town Hall. This ...

  • Knox Town News

    By Rita Doughty - Jun 17
    knoxtownnews@yahoo.com 382-6783 Hello All, It was sure nice to see that sun shining and warmer weather. My sister Marilyn and I went to the Frye ...

  • Freedom Town News

    By Sallyann Hadyniak - Jun 17
    shady@fairpoint.net 382-6024 Save the date! Our annual parade, this year with the theme "Disneyland in Freedom," will be Aug. 17 with a ...

  • Morrill Town News

    By Brenda Harford - Jun 17
    wisdomlady44@yahoo.com 322-4534 Town Clerk Hours Monday- Noon- 8 p.m. Tuesday- Noon- 8 p.m. Thursday- 8 - Noon 1st & Last Saturday each month, ...

  • Montville Town News

    By Fran Gonzalez - Jun 17
    MontvilleTownNews@yahoo.com 380-9020 Congratulations to all students graduating and advancing to the next step in their lifelong adventures. ...

  • Stockton Springs Town News

    By Ellen Holland - Jun 17
    ezachary18@gmail.com 567-8067 Stockton Springs Community Library Don't forget that Tai Chi is on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and on ...

  • Thorndike Town News

    By Linda Dixon - Jun 17
    lindix67@uninets.net My sincere condolences are being sent to the family and friends of Bob Ferreira. He was a good man and will be missed by ...

  • High-schoolers spend week as ocean researchers

    Jun 16
    Sixteen Maine high school juniors, two of them from Waldo County, completed a week of experiential learning at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean ...

  • Sweet announces she will challenge Sen. Collins

    Jun 16
    Former gubernatorial candidate Betsy Sweet announced her campaign for the U.S. Senate against Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins at a kickoff ...

  • Unity Town News

    By Penny Picard Sampson - Jun 16
    penny@unityme.org Growing up in a small town like Unity has certain advantages. Oh, I've been "away," having lived for short stints in Brooklyn, ...

  • Searsmont Town News

    By Cathy McGahan - Jun 16
    mcgahan.cathy@gmail.com 342-2538 Searsmont Town Office For years the town has been working with residents to encourage them to separate trash ...

  • 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 ...

  • Waldo Town News

    By Tom Seymour - Jun 14
    tomgseymour@gmail.com 338-9746 Little by little, Waldo is losing its once-friendly, rural nature. As more people buy land and build houses, ...

  • 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 ...

  • State says Nordic has 'sufficient' title, right and interest ...

    By Stephanie Grinnell - Jun 14
    Nordic Aquafarms announced today that its state permit applications have been accepted as complete and ready for processing. As well, Maine ...

  • 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 ...

  • CASS civil rights team shows its true colors

    By Fran Gonzalez - Jun 14
    The Capt. Albert W. Stevens School Civil Rights Team participated in an end-of-year activity to show the community it supports all kinds of love. ...

  • Assistant CEO chosen for Nordic's city application

    By Kendra Caruso - Jun 13
    During a special meeting June 11, the Belfast City Council agreed to appoint Wayne Marshall, who currently serves as the director of the Belfast ...

  • 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. ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • Waldo County Sheriff's blotter

    Jun 13
    The Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported one speeding violation and the following recent activity: June 5 Jessica Maddocks, 35, of Belfast was ...

  • Unique chocolate store opens in former bank

    By Fran Gonzalez - Jun 13
    Splendiferous Sweet Shoppe, an Alice in Wonderland-themed candy store at 21 E. Main St., has opened its gilded doors for all the public to enjoy. ...

  • 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...

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