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ROCKLAND — Bruce E. DeVarney, 74, died unexpectedly due to a heart attack, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. A full obituary will be published and a graveside service will be announced in the spring. To share a memory or condolence with Bruce’s family, please...

LITCHFIELD — Stephen W. “Big Guy” Leppanen, 49, died unexpectedly from complications of heart disease, Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Born in Camden, December 27, 1973, he was the son of Donna Libbey. A talented artist, Stephen spent his career as...

ROCKPORT — Midcoast Habitat for Humanity received a donation from Four Corner Variety in Union. Four Corner donated $.10 for every pound tagged during hunting season. "As the new owners of Four Corner Variety we are proud to donate to Midcoast Habitat for Humanity and be able to help advance their cause,” said Rich and Jenn, in a Habitat news release.

ROCKLAND — Marguerite Lydia Connon, 69, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at the Sussman House in Rockport, following a long battle with cancer. Born in Rockland, at the Knox County General Hospital, April 18, 1953, she was the daughter of Carroll A. and Carolyn A. Saucier Miller. Educated...

The Camden Rotary Club Foundation is giving local nonprofit 501c3 organizations an extra two weeks to submit grant applications. Nonprofits serving people in Knox County and Lincolnville now may apply for grants until February 15. Awards will include four large grants: one for $10,000 and three for $5,000 (with one...

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine. Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through Friday. As a result, COVID-19 case data will be updated Tuesday through Saturday. Case data will not be updated Sunday and Monday or on holidays.

BELFAST — Raymond “Skip” Davenport, 87, husband of the late Joan Davenport, died on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice in Scarborough. A complete obituary will be published later. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.longfuneralhomecamden.com. Arrangements are with the Long Funeral Home,...

SEARSPORT — Carver Memorial Library, in Searsport, has announced its programming for February 2023. Drop in to make Valentines, greeting cards, and pop-ups. All ages, children and adults. Take Your Child to the Library Day. Friday, February 3, 10:30am. Come to a special storytime. We will also launch our...

Camden Area Youth Sailing Program (CAYSP) will open online enrollment for summer 2023 programs on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, beginning at 6:30 p.m. CAYSP offers a variety of sailing and water based programs that aim to teach sailing skills, foster team-building, and promote sportsmanship to kids and young adults ages 5 and up. Detailed course descriptions can be found at https://camdenyachtclub.org/classes.

ROCKLAND — Esther Dondis, better known known as Essie, died on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at the Sussman House in Rockport after a short illness. She was 98 years old. Essie Hoffman, along with her twin brother Ed, was born in Canton, Ohio in 1924, the child of immigrants. She was a star athlete playing tennis competitively and winning a state title. She graduated from Ohio University and then moved to New York City to work in advertising.

WALDOBORO — Imagination comes to life at The Waldo. Enrollment is now open for a range of youth acting classes. All classes are held after-school and will run for 12-weeks beginning the last week of February. The classes are designed for age ranges 1st-3rd, 4th-6th, 7th-12th, and a new class just for kindergartners. No previous experience is needed to join.

ROCKLAND — Maine’s favorite, and longest-running (since 1978) statewide juried art exhibition opens January 28 at CMCA’s Rockland gallery. The CMCA Biennial features 35 artists in all phases of their vocation. Some are local, some as far as Germany, but all have connections to this state, and were chosen by two jurors from an applicant pool of 423 artists.

ROCKPORT — During the month of February, the Rockport Public Library will be hosting an exhibit of art by Rockport author and artist Maureen Egan. The show is entitled “Invincible Summer” and will be on view on the library’s Art Wall from February 2 through 27.

THOMASTON — Karen Rhodes Clarke, 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2023 at the Sussman House in Rockport, Maine with her loving family by her side. Karen was born in Boston, Massachusetts on November 30, 1945 as the first of three daughters to Nan (Kuperberg) Rhodes and Hilliard Rhodes.

Update Jan. 26, 2:45 p.m. — According to an afternoon update that was provided to the Union Town Manager, Jay Feyler, four cows succumbed after a barn collapsed this morning on the North Union Road. Another cow was seriously injured. Along with the owners and the fire department, many...

Ahh, the weekend. Just out of three back-to-back storms and time for some calm. How refreshing. This weekend promises adult fun in all forms: whisky tastings, jumping into ice-cold bodies of water, dancing, and vibing to some sweaty music. Basement Club Vibes at Sophia. Friday, January 27 —Belfast. Sophia,...

Waldo County Technical Center’s (WCTC) Graphic Design Students honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this January by designing posters that were displayed throughout the city of Belfast. The Martin Luther King Jr. Day Committee has been celebrating MLK Jr Day for 35 years, planning candlelight walks, providing platforms to...