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Students help pick up kelp equipment in Belfast
On a foggy, misty day, Belfast students from BAHS and THMS involved with the Marine Institute program recently helped retrieve their kelp farm equipment from their LPA (Limited Purpose Aquaculture) site off City Park. Three 400-foot lines, buoys, droppers, and anchors were all picked up to be cleaned, dried and stored until the planting season returns in November.
FIre department responds to protect brook from gas spill
ORLAND — The Orland Fire Department on June 4 responded to a broken down vehicle on Happytown Road for a strong odor of gasoline. “Arriving units found the vehicle’s gas tank had broken free and lost its contents into the nearby culvert into a small run off stream,” the Fire Department posted on its Facebook page.
Fourth annual Juneteenth Downeast 2024: Commemorating unity and resilience at Knowlton Park
ELLSWORTH — The fourth annual Juneteenth Downeast Commemoration returns to Knowlton Park, 11 Shore Road, Ellsworth, Maine on Wednesday, June 19 from 3-7 p.m. This free festival invites all Mainers […]
MDI Girls Summer Basketball Camp June 17-20
If you are a girl entering 6th-9th grade in the Fall of 2024 there is still time to sign up for the MDI Girl's Summer Basketball Camp, which will be held June 17-20 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. The camp will focus on fundamentals and defense. Emphasis will be on...
Where in Maine? Our Favorite Answer
What a nice surprise to see the fireplace in the Fowler-True-Ross House. It was the homestead of my great-grandfather, Captain Andrew McGilvery Ross. My father, Clark Nichols, was born in that house, in 1914, and when he retired to Searsport, in 1976, he began a second “career” as a trustee of the museum and loved to give tours. In later years, he’d proudly remark that he was the luckiest man alive — most people have to die before their birthplace becomes a museum, but he was still around to tell others what a wonderful treasure it is.
Trojans edged by Ellsworth in playoff thriller
ELLSWORTH — Trailing 9-6 heading into the top of the seventh in a playoff quarterfinal against Ellsworth, the Trojans softball team refused to go away, with Allibeth Horner ripping a leadoff double and, after Ellsworth pitcher Camryn Clough got a groundout and strikeout, Lexi Tozier gave the Trojans life with an RBI double.
World premiere performance of Lena Kaminsky’s ‘Salvage’ June 20-30 at Stonington Opera House
STONINGTON — Opera House Arts is honored to present the world premiere of Lena Kaminsky’s “Salvage”, the newest production in our continuing tradition of offering audiences the opportunity to experience […]
Toad Hall Editions, The Poets Corner host open mic, June 10
SEARSPORT — On Monday, June 10, from 6 - 8 p.m., at Hey Sailor, 25 E. Main Street, Searsport, Toad Hall Editions and The Poets Corner host “Draft,” an open mic for writers and poets in Midcoast Maine. Join for an evening of first drafts, rough drafts,...
Trenton announces third annual Butterfly Festival on July 13
TRENTON — A pollinator parade, a raffle, children’s activities, live monarch butterflies and educational stations will be at the third annual Butterfly Festival on July 13 from 3-5 p.m. hosted by Trenton Butterfly Gardens. The festival will take place at the fire pond behind the Trenton Town Office. (The rain date is July 20.) Participants of all ages are encouraged to dress up in their best pollinator costumes and march in a colorful procession during a day of activities celebrating these beautiful and important pollinators.
Local News 06/11/24
(Lincolnville) A body found in Lincolnville last week has been identified as that of a missing Union man. The Pen Bay Pilot reported the body was discovered last week, and had apparently washed up just north of Lincolnville Beach. Authorities say the body was that of 30 yo Jonah Farley, who was reported missing to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office on May 18th. More information was not readily available.
Waldo County Technical Center honors graduates of 2024
Waldo County Technical Center (WCTC) honored the success of all students and awarded scholarships and Toolships to graduating seniors at its annual Recognition and Awards Night on May 29. The event was held at the Crosby Center in Belfast. Many WCTC programs presented Outstanding Student and Most Improved Student Awards.
This Week in Lincolnville: Buried Treasure
Thirty-five years ago something was buried in an overgrown field. And (mostly) forgotten. Except by the 14 who were there. And maybe their teachers. It was 1989 and social studies teacher Laurie Pendleton had an idea for her eighth grade class, which was likely a bit challenging to teach in that final spring of their time at Lincolnville Central School. She would have her students create a time capsule, a galvanized trash can full of artifacts from the late 1980s.
The Sweet Spot Celebrates Their Grand Opening [PHOTOS]
Downtown Ellsworth certainly has become a whole lot sweeter with the opening of The Sweet Spot! Located at 63 Main Street, they celebrated their Grand Opening on Saturday, June 8th. They had cotton candy, free popcorn, balloons and even tooth brushes to hand out! They are open daily starting at...
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