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Discover the latest proposal unveiled by Councilor Sarah Austin that could change the political landscape of Rockland City. If passed, this proposal would empower the city council to remove mayors, but it's up to the voters to decide. Tune in for more details.

ROCKPORT — By the time Rockport firefighters arrived to a dump truck fire on Look Out Lane, flames were visible under the hood of the construction vehicle. But before they could get water on it, the fire had spread to the cab, turning the scene into a fully-involved vehicle fire.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 238 calls for service for the period of Sept. 26 to Oct. 3. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 8,547 calls for service. Jeffrey W. Lanham, 32, of Boothbay Harbor, was issued a summons Sept. 30 for Operating with a Suspended Registration, on US Route 1, Nobleboro, by Deputy Samuel Alexander.

According to the Kennebec Journal, the crash happened nearly a week ago in the town of Whitefield, Maine. The KJ, along with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, is reporting that the crash between a vehicle and a horse-drawn Amish buggy happened just after 8p last Wednesday. The crash occurred at the intersection of the Vigue Road and Grand Army Road.

The homes and rental units at Firefly Field are a collaboration between the Knox County Homeless Coalition, MaineHousing, and Midcoast Habitat for Humanity.

Nate Davis has solid, steady energy. These are good qualities for a city councilor. Nate is polite, a good listener and asks probing questions. Nate visualizes the city’s future to craft Rockland into a city that makes the most of its land, air, water, infrastructures, businesses, and people. Nate is a big picture guy considering each puzzle piece to create the best fit for all parts.

ST GEORGE, Maine — Cleanup began bright and early Tuesday morning in Port Clyde. Ask Andy Barstow, and he'll say it started while his building was still hot. The owner of Monhegan Boat Line welcomed some 50 volunteers to his wharf Tuesday. Throughout the afternoon, employees, friends, and neighbors came and went, shoveling rubble into large bins, and sweeping the ground outside.

Top seed Oceanside sent second seed Medomak packing on Tuesday, Oct. 3 in KVAC girls soccer action. Ava Philbrook scored two first half goals, the first from Aburi Hoose and the second from Laken Parent. Both goals came off rebounds off the corner post. Medomak out shot the Mariners 23-10, including putting 18 shots on net in the second half, but were unable to punch a shot past Oceanside keeper Jillian BArnard (20 saves).

New England’s only cement plant is closing. The layoffs at Dragon Cement in Thomaston will begin on December 2, with 25 employees set to be let go. Dragon Cement has been making the product in Thomaston for 100 years. But, last month, its Spanish parent company announced it was...

“Firefly Field” is roughly five years in the making and comes after stiff opposition from neighbors and is coming to fruition during a housing affordability crisis hammering the area.

The Sept. 27 fire that destroyed treasured buildings in Port Clyde sent shock waves across Maine and the country. Not only did the fire burn historic structures, but it claimed three Jaime Wyeth paintings, and an N.C. Wyeth original work. But the fire only sealed a stronger sense of community, and support for the firefighters, many of them volunteers, from rushing to Port Clyde just after 11 p.m. on a dark night.

Medomak Valley boys soccer team defeated visiting Oceanside 2-0 on Tuesday, Oct. 3. Zan Nguyen converted a penalty kick a minute and a half into the contest, called after Panther teammate was tripped in the box. Morgan Waltz added a second half goal, with Christian Schumann picking up the assist.

ROCKLAND — The Rockport Public Library is revealing on outside windows what women all around us are enduring inside their homes in a Finding Our Voices exhibit during Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. The photo portraits of 15 survivors along with handwritten testimony of abuse they endured by someone claiming...

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Fall has arrived which means so have cooler temperatures. Unfortunately, many people are struggling financially and may not have money for everyday basic needs such as food and medicine, never mind fuel for the future. Thankfully there is help available for people who qualify for fuel assistance. The Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as HEAP, assists income-eligible households in Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties with high winter heating costs. Homes may be heated with oil, kerosene, coal, pellets, wood, LP gas, or electricity.

Graffam Bros Seafood Market is spotlighting the following items today:. Our food counter is open from 10:30-4:00 to order your favorites, whether it is our Large Combo Platter of Scallops, Haddock, Whole Belly Clams and Shrimp with French Fries and Coleslaw or just a basket of Chicken Fingers or a Grilled Cheese Sandwich.

Real people know that inflation is a real thing, prices at the gas station and the grocery store are off the charts. Inflation is a complex beast and is caused by many factors; an over-supply of money is one of them. When the federal government prints billions of dollars it...

BELFAST -- Belfast is one of six featured cities in the Annual Maine Craft Weekend, October 7th and 8th. According to The city of Belfast's Main St. organization "Our Town Belfast," the city will be featuring a number of local artisan events and workshops. Belfast’s events will include live demonstrations,...

Here in New England, you really don't have to look far to find a business that has been around for decades. Or, to find a business that has been around for over fifty years. But, it is not that often that you find a business that has been around for longer than a century.

THOMASTON — Several students at Thomaston Grammar School were recognized for being respectful at a school-wide assembly on October 2, 2023. Students receiving the Respect Award were: Ella Curry, Anthony Pittocco, Hazel Sturks, Marley Johnson, Jayla O’Hare, London York, Oliver Reavley, Logan King, Charlotte Ahearn, Juliette Johnson, Ben Brown, Bryce Slape, Swayze Prior, Rhys Hatch, Isabella Guzman, and Rory Hall.

Andre really is Maine's most famous seal. Every Maine resident, at least up to a certain age, all know who Andre the Seal was. I even had a stuffed animal version of Andre from when I went to see him in Rockport when I was a kid. By then it was the 80's and Andre sadly passed just a few years after I saw him. He'd travel back and forth annually between Rockport and aquariums in Boston and Mystic, Connecticut.