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Crucians Sue Over Blocked Beach Access
When the owners of property just north of Frederiksted moved large boulders into the common beach-access walkway, they violated not only the law but a tradition enjoyed by generations of Virgin Islanders, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday. The 18 St. Croix residents who sued in Virgin Islands Superior Court...
Pen Bay Medical Center, Waldo County General announce Juneteenth closures
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital have announced adjusted hours for Wednesday, June 19. All outpatient offices, as well as the outpatient labs at both hospitals, will be closed. This includes all primary care offices and specialists.
A veteran's remains were deemed abandoned, but his memory will still be honored
BELFAST -- Typically, when a person's remains pass through the glass doors of the Riposta Funeral Home in Belfast, their family members plan for their memorial service and final resting place. Unfortunately, this was not the case for 86-year-old Gerry Brooks, who's body has been in the care of the...
Waldo County Technical Center celebrates student achievement at annual Recognition and Awards Night
BELFAST — Waldo County Technical Center honored the success of all students and awarded scholarships and toolships to graduating seniors at its annual Recognition and Awards Night on May 29. […]
The cost of dam maintenance and removal in Camden
The Megunticook River Citizens Advisory Committee has been continuously researching the Megunticook River and the community issues surrounding the dams, and its work is ongoing. The committee recently submitted to local outlets an article referencing our website’s FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section; this is the second of a series.
Residents did not pass RSU 22 school budget
Maine (WABI) - The school budget for RSU 22 did not pass in all four towns. 61% of residents voted to not pass the budget. The four towns that make up RSU 22 are Hampden, Newburgh, Winterport, and Frankfort. The proposed funding is over $39 million. RSU 22 has an...
Rockport, Camden wastewater going forward
Now that the votes in Camden and Rockport are counted, it strikes us as time to come back together for the mutual benefit of both towns, as we have so successfully done before. Sometimes we differ about the specific way forward, but our concerns remain largely the same: How to...
New art exhibit on display at Pen Bay Medical Center
ROCKPORT — A new temporary art exhibit at Pen Bay Medical Center features work by Craig Voligny, Jonathan Byrer, LeeAnne Mallonne, Margaret Merrill and Robert Steinmetz along the walls of the hospital’s main hallway. The display is part of an ongoing effort at Pen Bay to display local...
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