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Five Towns Adult Ed offers “Freedom Isn’t Free – Our Working Constitution”
ROCKPORT — Our political leaders and the media frequently refer to various parts of the Constitution, including the many articles, amendments, and the Bill of Rights. But do you know what our Constitutions means to you, the average citizen?. Five Towns Adult Ed will provide some answers in “Freedom...
Rockland man grieves, Two Bridges, state review his brother’s death in Wiscasset jail
A man being held at Two Bridges Regional Jail has hung himself, in the third suicide since Sagadahoc and Lincoln counties opened the facility on Wiscasset’s Route One in 2006, authorities told Wiscasset Newspaper. TBRJ is doing an internal investigation “as (is) normal procedure for any critical incident we have in the jail,” Col. James Bailey, TBRJ’s correctional administrator, said via email April 25.
David Hodgkins Jinno, obituary
ROCKPORT — David Hodgkins Jinno died Friday, April 19, 2024. Born in Portland, Maine October 1, 1938, he was the son of Josephine and Shigeyo Jinno. He spent his early years in New York City where he attended The Birch Wathen Lenox School. He later went on to spend summers in Camden where he and numerous cousins helped out at his parents’ hotel, the Portlaw Inn.
Janice I. Norwood
Janice Irene (Newcomb) Norwood, 83, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024, at Sussman Hospice House in Rockport, Maine after a brief period of declining health. She had been residing at Woodlands Memory Care facility in Rockland since October 2017. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Robert...
Historic Resources Committee, Camden Select Board to tour Montessori School in advance of housing project
This afternoon, April 26, at 4 p.m., the Camden Historic Resources Committee and the Camden Select Board are touring the Montessori School (Elm Street School) and then returning to the Town Office for a 4:30 p.m. workshop. The agenda includes touring the school with Superintendent Maria Libby and Architect Joe...
Medomak Valley High School announces winners of 2024 Philbrook Speech Competition
WALDOBORO — On the morning of April 25, Medomak Valley High School held its annual Philbrook Speech Competition, an event that highlights and rewards students who have taken a position on a topic, supported it with research, and urged their audience to a call to action. This year’s competition...
Susanna White’s Cloud Meditations on exhibit in Rockland
ROCKLAND — Step into the high-ceilinged Back Gallery at the Triangle Gallery, Friday, May 3, 2024 through Saturday, May 18, 2024, to be immersed in the large-scale, painted worlds of Susanna White. “These pieces encourage one to sit and ponder, rest and play within the forms,” said Triangle Gallery,...
After 26 years, Game Loft founders pass torch to new executive director
The Board of Directors of the Maine Youth Alliance, which oversees the programs of the Game Loft and I Know ME in Belfast and at Mt. View in Thorndike, announces the appointment of Dr. Caer Hallundbaek to the position of Executive Director. Hallundbaek brings 25 years of leadership experience to...
Story Walk installed at Belfast’s City Park
BELFAST — Join the extra fun in City Park this spring by completing the Story Walk that begins near the bridge to the playground and continues toward the ocean. Folks of all ages can enjoy the walk around the park reading and responding to the 16 stations that now feature the book How to Say Hello to a Worm: A First Guide to Outside by Kari Percival.
Camden Hills Regional High School Boys’ Tennis Team remains undefeated after Brunswick match
Camden Hills Regional High School Boys Tennis Team played against Brunswick High School April 26, winning with a final tally of 4 to 1. Individual results, with Camden Hills’ players listed first, were:. First singles: Will Meyer defeated Jacob Scrapchansky, 6-0, 6-0; Second singles: Oscar Barnes defeated Edgar Meardon,...
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 11-20. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named. April 11. James Cook, 30, of Belfast, was issued a...
Camden National appoints Garrett McKnight as executive vice president of Wealth Management
Camden National Bank announces the appointment of Garrett McKnight as Executive Vice President, Managing Director of Camden National Wealth Management. McKnight succeeds Jennifer Lloyd Mirabile, who has retired after 38 years in the industry and 7 years of dedicated service to the company. “Garrett’s vast experience adds to our current...
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