Appleton, ME

BELFAST—Shaved ice, a treat once popular with surfers in California in the 1960s, has made a comeback in 2021 in the form of Belfast Shaved Ice & Provisions, a family-owned concession stand in the heart of Belfast City Park. Run by Ashley Messner and Rick Strout who live in Brooks,...

One of the hottest tickets in Maine is the subject of a new book. I have to admit that I came across this because I am a full fledged PBS nerd, and I regularly watch the PBS News Hour with Judy Woodruff, so I was intrigued when I saw a piece they produced on the red hot restaurant, The Lost Kitchen, in Freedom, Maine. This place is a foodies dream come true, so much so, that it has become something of a phenomenon in the last several years.

Wiscasset Police Chief Larry Hesseltine said the department’s budget passed more easily June 8 than it has since he has been chief, even with an additional officer in it due to a rise in calls and arrests. So he didn’t know why voters turned down other ballot requests to continue the school resource officer (SRO) for $51,402 and buy a new cruiser for $55,000 to help gradually replace ones long on miles. He was “disappointed and frustrated at the same time,” he said in a phone interview June 16.

On May 27, 2021, “Ric” (Frederick Richard Monroe Jr.) lost his valiant battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Born in Rockland on October 5, 1958, he was the oldest of the six children of Fred and (Mary) Jean Monroe. He grew up in Rockland and Hope, and attended school in Rockland,...

OAKLAND, Maine – Ralph Ruocco was not to excited to make the 120-mile one-way drive to Messalonskee High School for Wednesday’s Class B boys lacrosse semifinal. The ride back to Marshwood High School was a different story. The fourth-seeded Hawks got on the scoreboard first and never looked back as...

Weekend Spotlight is back, baby! No more Zoom events or virtual happenings—the Midcoast is getting the gears going once again with a number of venues and theaters returning to live events and performances. Welcome Back To Theatre & Cinemas. Friday, June 17 through Sunday, June 20 —Midcoast. From Belfast to...

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine House of Representatives easily advanced a bill early Thursday that would allow tribes to operate gaming businesses, scoring a win for advocates of a broad but stalled sovereignty push resisted so far by Gov. Janet Mills. The issue of tribal gaming has been hotly contested...

WISCASSET — A new feature for Wiscasset Art Walk 2021 is Picnics-To-Go, an easy, delicious and affordable way to stave off hunger while enjoying everything the evening’s event has to offer. Village restaurants – Sarah’s Café, Treats, and Mammy’s Bakery – will each be offering a ‘picnic special’ just for...

STANDISH (WGME) -- The class D south final had top seeded Richmond taking on Searsport!. Top 1 Searsport with 2 on 2 out Josh Wright delivers an RBI double to left scoring Hunter Mason, but Cody Reynolds hesitates a bit rounding 3rd and gets tagged out trying to race home. 1-0 Vikings.

Lincoln County Television is pleased to announce the LCTV Summer Concert Series, bringing four Thursday evenings of family-friendly fun, friends, and dancing to the Midcoast, live from the Lakehurst Lodge on Egypt Road in Damariscotta. “After a year of being apart, we think that live music is an important part...

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Democratic-led Maine Legislature has endorsed a first-in-the-nation bill that would shift some recycling and waste disposal costs from local taxpayers to producers of hard-to-recycle packaging materials. The bill, from Rep. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, is backed by environmental interests and the cities and towns that would draw...

Element furniture showroom is now open on Main Street in Thomaston. Locally crafted at the Endeavour Craftsmen workshop in Rockland, the Element line is made to be multi-functional. Scandinavian in style, these pieces include but are not limited to: a home office, mudroom, pantry, wardrobe, dining ensemble, and add-ons such as bookcases, console, and a minimalist desk. All are crafted from wood species common to New England: walnut, cherry, & white oak or can be painted to match any Benjamin Moore color. Other highlights include dovetail drawers, hidden pull-outs, and soft close hardware. All components are compatible and can be combined in unlimited possibilities. Come by the showroom at 189 Main Street in Thomaston, Wed-Sat 8-2 or by appointment. For more information visit our website: www.elementfurniture.co, or email: elisa@elementfurniture.com; 207-594-4411.

AUGUSTA — For the week ending June 12, the Maine Department of Labor recorded about 1,350 initial claims filed for state unemployment insurance, and 300 initial claims filed for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). These numbers represent claim applications; claims are then reviewed for eligibility and legitimacy. In total, approximately...

AUGUSTA, Maine — A heavily lobbied bill that would put Maine among 30 others to legalize sports betting but tie it to existing casinos and off-track parlors was easily approved in the state Senate on Thursday. It came out of another push from Sen. Louis Luchini, D-Ellsworth, the co-chair of...

AUGUSTA, Maine — When it comes to the threat of cyberattacks, it doesn't matter what industry your business is in or what size it is. Experts in Maine are advising local business owners to be alert as recent events nationwide have shown how significant security breaches within companies can be.