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Nettie F. Salo, service
CUSHING — A graveside committal service for Nettie F. Salo who died on December 4, 2023 will be held Friday, May 24, 2024, at 2 p.m., at Seaview Cemetery (corner of Bayview and Chestnut Street), in Rockport, Maine. Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter and Hutchins Funeral...
Belfast Police beat
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 28 - May 9. 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 28. Jacqueline Reed, 33, of Searsmont,...
The state can do the right thing
On May 7, the Belfast City Council voted 5-0 to revoke its 2021 approval of an eminent domain action that would have taken intertidal land from 43-year Belfast residents Jeffrey Mabee and Judith Grace. Under the guise of creating a municipal park, the 2021 eminent domain action would have skirted...
Change is not always an improvement
The red doors of Heavenly Threads thrift store are closed. The Congregational Church assures us, via Facebook, that it will reopen. Their Facebook post does not accept comments and tells us that their planning is not complete and that whatever information is circulating in the community is inaccurate. What I...
Looking back: Camden’s emergency medical service rooted in 1936 ambulance acquisition
Camden voters will consider at the June Town Meeting polls whether to further expand EMS capacity of their fire department. This entails hiring three full-time firefighters who are trained as EMTs, a move, if approved, that expands the fire department’s staff from four to seven full-time employees. The Select Board debated the expenditure at its April 16 meeting to finalize the proposed budget, and ultimately voted 3 to 2 to send the matter along to voters.
David Worthington, service
ROCKPORT — The Worthington family will celebrate the life of David Worthington, who passed away on February 1, 2024, and acknowledge his legacy: the Worthington Scholarship Foundation. Worthington Scholars, their families, and community members who were fortunate to know him are encouraged to join us on May 22, from...
Spring Prix Fixe Menu at Harborview Bistro
Enjoy the Chef’s 3-course specialty menu at the Harborview Bistro! Experience customer favorites and try new additions to the from-scratch menu for just $38. Dinner is served Tuesday through Saturday evenings, 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Reservations can be made online or by calling (207) 372-6366. Walkins are also welcome.
BOOGIE DOWN WITH BOOGIE2SHOOZ FOR LOVE OUR LOCALS SUNDAY AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET AT SMUGGLER’S COVE INN
727 Ocean Sunset Bar invites you to join in the fun this Sunday, May 19th, from 4-7pm as local favorites, Boogie2Shooz celebrate the opening of their 2024 season. Every Sunday, 727 Ocean Sunset will honor local residents of the Region with great entertainment, handcrafted cocktails, locally sourced menu items and discounts for being a “local”. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 207-633-2800. www.smugglerscoveinn.com.
Open call to artists ahead of 2024 Great Art for Great Reads Art Show
WALDOBORO — The Waldoboro Public Library is again teaming up with artists and crafters for the Great Art for Great Reads Art Show and Online Auction. This event supports the Waldoboro Library, participating artists, and the community. Artists and crafters are invited to submit up to two works of...
Rockport dedicates 2024 Town Report to retired Clerk Linda Greenlaw
ROCKPORT – Rockport is recognizing its longtime retired Town Clerk Linda Greenlaw with one of its highest honors by dedicating the annual Town Report to her. The town is also honoring former Select Board member and Rockport resident Sani Wolf Fogel, who died in 2023, with its annual in memoriam.
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