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Three vehicle crash in Liberty sends two to hospital, one via LifeFlight
LIBERTY — A three vehicle crash in Liberty today resulted in two people being transported to the hospital, one via LifeFlight of Maine, the other via ambulance, according to a press release from Waldo County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Cody Laite. Law enforcement was alerted about the crash at approximately...
After Nearly Two Decades, Town Clock is Back in Service
For the first time in nearly two decades, the clock in the tower of the Belmont Unitarian Universalist Church is keeping accurate time after extensive renovation. Some of the work on the mechanics of the timepiece came from the Community Preservation Act, money set aside for, among other things, the preservation of historic places and things.
Donut Festival returning to Rockport for its second year
ROCKPORT, Maine — The "wildly popular" Rockport Donut Festival is returning to the midcoast this summer for its second year. The Town of Rockport announced Wednesday the sweet event is returning for two days in downtown Rockport and at the Harbor Marine Park on June 7-8. The event will feature several vendors from the midcoast and beyond, family-friendly activities, music, and more to pay homage to the town's doughnut history.
PAWS appoints interim executive director
CAMDEN — P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center has appointed Gwendolyn Hudson to lead the organization through a leadership transition. Hudson will serve in a consultative role and help lead the search for a permanent executive director. “We are excited to have Hudson on board,” said PAWS Board President Michelle Davis,...
James Lent achieves Eagle Scout rank
ROCKPORT — James Lent achieved the highest award in Scouting, the Eagle Scout rank, during a ceremony held in his honor at the Rockport Masonic Center on April 28. James, the son of Kenneth and Linda Lent of Rockport, finished his Scouting trail as a member of Troop 200 in Camden but he was also a member of Troop 206 in Rockland/Rockport and Troop 215 in Thomaston.
Two vehicles land in Knox County ponds as spring temperatures rise above 60
KNOX COUNTY — Temperatures in Knox County climbed above 60 degrees, Monday, April 29. With that rise in temps, 911 calls of varying degrees kept responders busy throughout traditional work-day hours. Wthin approximately 30 minutes of each other, two vehicles at opposite sides of the county ended up in...
Shadow Box art by Maria J. King exhibits at Rockport library in May, June
ROCKPORT — During the months of May and June, artist Maria J. King will exhibit a selection of her handcrafted shadow boxes in the Marine Room of the Rockport Public Library. King will be rotating in and out different boxes to showcase a variety of themes reflected in her collection of nearly 60 boxes.
Sail, Power, Steam Museum announces two new Board members, one new hire
ROCKLAND — The Sail, Power, and Steam Museum announces the addition of two new members to their board of directors and a new member of their staff to serve as Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator. Joining the Board of Directors are Pete Orne of Camden and James Genco of Owls Head. Amy Brautigan of Rockland will join the staff.
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