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A Storm is brewing in Camden — And it’s not climate change. Vote no on the town budget
Over the past several months, I have watched and/or attended several meetings of the Budget Committee and Select Board. It is my firm belief that spending is out of control and there has been no honest effort to rein it in. Rather than looking to see if expenses could be...
Graze offers healthy juice alternative to Mainers
NORTHPORT--A former fashion designer has found a juicy future here in Maine. Kate Hall is the owner of Graze, a cold pressed juice bottling company situated in Northport. Hall and her team use a combination of microgreens from her very own farm, along with fruits and vegetables, to create different juice flavors that Mainers can't get enough of.
Caps Off to the Class of 2024 [PHOTOS]
When I was at Ellsworth High School and MDI High School the other day i was able to take some pictures of some graduation caps that were decorated! They range from silly to sentimental and everything in between!. If you've decorated your graduated cap, I invite you to share it...
#3 Ellsworth – #2 Old Town Softball Postponed to Monday
The #3 Ellsworth Eagles were leading the #2 Old Town Coyotes 1-0 in the bottom of the 1st inning, on Saturday afternoon, June 8th when the skies opened and the hail started falling. About 10 minutes later the rain and hail finished but the field was deemed unplayable. The game...
#1 Ellsworth Beats #5 MDI 5-3 [PHOTOS]
The #1 Ellsworth Eagles beat the #5 MDI Trojans 5-3 on Saturday afternoon in Ellsworth in one of the Class B North semifinals. Ellsworth took a early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the 3rd when Miles Palmer doubled to right field, scoring Kyle Kenny. In the top of the...
Belfast Man Fatally Shot by Police Amid Threats to Burn His Home
A Belfast man was fatally shot by police in an altercation that involved alleged threats of burning an apartment house. The Suspect Had Allegedly Threatened to Burn the Apartment House Where He Lived. Daniel Ryan, 65, of 63 Cedar Street, Apartment 3 in Belfast was shot and killed after notifying...
Workforce housing is an unfair selling point for Rockport’s Article 3
Why I believe workforce housing is an unfair selling point for Rockport’s Article 3. I Have worked in Rockport for over 20 years and have been fortunate enough to live in town with my family for the past seven years. I truly appreciate living close to work along with all the other advantages of living in a close-knit community such as Camden/Rockport.
Waldo County Tech student makes planters for town of Brooks
2024 Belfast High School graduate Kalli-Alexis Daley, a student in Waldo County Technical Center’s (WCTC) Building Construction program, recently built planters for the town of Brooks. This project was organized by WCTC’s Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) Program, which connects Tech Center students with local businesses to explore career opportunities.
Belfast man fatally shot by police after charging officers with burning gas can
BELFAST, Maine — A sergeant with the Waldo County Sheriff's Office is being placed on administrative leave after fatally shooting a 65-year-old Belfast man during an incident Monday afternoon. Just before 1:30 p.m., the Waldo County Dispatch Center received a call from 65-year-old Daniel Ryan from his residence on...
Old Town Beats Ellsworth 11-1 in Class B North Semifinals [PHOTOS]
The #2 Old Town Coyotes beat the #3 Ellsworth Eagles 11-1 in Old Town on Monday, June 10th in a Class B North Semifinal. Emily Wheeler blasted a home, driving in 2 runs for the Coyotes. She was 2-2, walking twice, scoring 3 runs. Saige Evans, batting leadoff was 3-3,...
Iconic Magazine Names Midcoast Maine Hot Dog Joint One of the Best in the Nation
Who doesn't love a good hot dog? Apparently, nobody, because America's hot dog consumption stats are out of this world. According to hot-dog.org, Americans usually consume over seven billion hot dogs between Memorial Day and Labor Day. That means 818 hot dogs are being eaten every minute. That's a lot of franks, folks.
Vote yes on Rockport Article 3
In our view, the opposition to this ballot initiative has mischaracterized the facts and failed to recognize the real issue - what is Rockport's vision for its future as a vibrant, thriving community twelve months a year?. Please vote yes on Question 3 and pass this info along to voting...
Camden Rockport Middle School raises record funds for PAWS
CAMDEN - Students at Camden Rockport Middle School made a lasting impact in April with their generosity during Spirit Week. The annual Penny drive, a tradition at CRMS, saw students rally together to raise the largest donation in the school's history. The funds raised by the sixth grade class were...
Newly Renovated Ellsworth Dunkin’ Reopens [PHOTOS]
If you run on Dunkin' and live in Ellsworth or drive through Ellsworth, you probably noticed that the Dunkin' located at 266 State Street had been closed for renovations. But the newly renovated store just recently reopened and looks beautiful. The parking lot has been repaved and the exterior of...
Get Your Salad on at Mixed Greens
In a Main Street building that’s been in co-owner, Eve Marden’s family for six generations, you can find a place of calm to enjoy a delicious lunch. Mixed Greens grew from the owners’ love of healthy, clean, fresh foods and the desire to create a space where warmth envelopes you from the moment you step inside. Whether you're looking to catch up with friends over a vibrant salad or warming bowl or seeking a peaceful spot to unwind with a cup of coffee, you'll find your nook here.
UPDATE: Body found near Lincolnville Beach identified
LINCOLNVILLE — The identity of a body found near Lincolnville Beach June 3 has been released by the Medical Examiner’s Office as Jonah Farley, 30, of Union, according to a June 10 press release from Waldo County Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant Cody Laite. The body appeared to have...
Camden articles 5, 6 and 7 convoluted and unnecessarily controlling
I grew up and live in Camden. I am realizing now that I am one of those “elders and a local” that have seen many changes in town over my lifetime. But I am not writing to reminisce but rather writing as I am very alarmed and disappointed by the well-intentioned but misguided Camden Planning Board’s Articles 5, 6 and 7.
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