Articles by George Chappell
Moose on the Road to Jackman
Snow is falling on the way to Jackman, Maine,
high in the mountains, where terrain is stark.
A moose, covered in white, lies in the road,
drawing heat from the friction of tires.
The …
Rockland school gives boost to marine trades
ROCKLAND, Maine — A regional technical high school is pressing full steam ahead to get its marine trades programs under way in both the day school and in the adult education classes during evenings …
Fire in Knox determined to be arson
KNOX, Maine — The State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that a fire that destroyed a house on Aborn Hill Road last week is a case of arson.
Sgt. Kenneth Grimes, senior investigator for …
Experts discuss solar energy in Unity
UNITY, Maine — Eighty-six percent of houses in Maine do not meet minimum housing efficiency standards, a state energy official told about 50 people gathered for a discussion of solar thermal energy at the Unity Community Center on Monday evening.
“To dream a dream is OK with me.”
SOUTH THOMASTON, Maine — Harold “Dynamite” Payson’s boat shop has been a place of business for all his occupations — lobsterman, boat builder, writer and photographer, since 1952.
Camden Street zoning at issue
ROCKLAND, Maine — The City Council on Monday laid the groundwork for future zoning at one of the busiest intersections in Knox County. In an agenda setting meeting, the council recommended placing a request for rezoning a portion of Camden Street for action on the Jan. 12 agenda. Sponsored by …
Pile ordered removed in latest episode of dirt fight
ROCKLAND, Maine — The 25-foot pile of dirt next to the Littlefield Memorial Baptist Church on Waldo Avenue has to be removed by the middle of January, according to the city’s code officer. City Attorney Kevin Beal said Code Officer John Root on Dec. 16 gave the church a month …
Belfast beats in the new year
BELFAST, Maine — At midnight, more than 200 people paraded down the Main Street hill to a bonfire at the boat landing in 40 mph winds and zero degree temperatures to welcome 2009.
Knox County panel to follow charter on personnel decisions
ROCKLAND, Maine — Knox County commissioners on Dec. 30 decided to rely on the county charter to guide who is responsible for decisions on hiring and firing personnel.
Rockland hires new city manager
ROCKLAND, Maine — The City Council on Monday hired Rosemary Kulow of New Gloucester to be the new city manager, replacing Tom Hall, who resigned in October.
Kulow plans to begin her new job by …
Camden fire cause eludes officials
CAMDEN, Maine — Investigators on Monday continued to look for a cause of the fire that ripped through the Bayview Landing construction project the evening of Dec. 23.
Cause of Port Clyde fire to remain a mystery
PORT CLYDE, Maine — A fire investigator said Monday he won’t be able to determine the cause of a Christmas morning fire that destroyed a metal building used by the Monhegan Boat Co. for storage and as a workshop.
Cause of Camden blaze yet to be determined
CAMDEN, Maine — Investigators on Monday continued to look for a cause of the fire that ripped through the Bayview Landing construction project the evening of Dec. 23. Sgt. Ken Grimes of the state Fire Marshal’s Office said Monday his office has not been able to link all the evidence …
Officials probe Camden construction site fire
CAMDEN, Maine — The investigation into Tuesday’s building project fire scene at Bay View Landing is expected to continue to Monday, Sgt. Ken Grimes of the State Fire Marshal’s Office said Friday.
Spreading some peace on earth
MONTVILLE, Maine — Cathy Roberts would like to spread peace throughout the world on a spatula of blueberry preserves.
Birders comb midcoast for Christmas count
THOMASTON, Maine — What better way to spend a few days before Christmas than to go tramping through snowy fields with binoculars in hand to catch sight of a red-tailed hawk or a red-bellied woodpecker?
Planning chair unveils proposal to boost Camden
CAMDEN, Maine — Planning board Chairman Christopher MacLean on Sunday unveiled a business development proposal showing ways the planning board can promote and foster business development in the town.
Panel to start leader search for boat school
ROCKLAND, Maine — A 35-year-old local boat-building school has gone to its board of directors to solve an impending leadership gap.
Atlantic Challenge will lose six-year veteran executive …
Official: Prescription drug card proves worth
ROCKLAND, Maine — A Knox County official said Friday that three out of every four residents using the county’s prescription drug card in November saved 27 percent from the retail price of their medicine.
Rockland fuel assistance fund going strong in 2nd year
ROCKLAND, Maine — Local officials showed their warm side last winter by starting up a fuel assistance fund for residents who “fell through the cracks” for eligibility for the LIHEAP and general assistance programs.
Terrorism not ruled out in disappearance of Malaysia Airlines jet with 239 aboard
Texas city officials call potential Millinocket pellet mill producer ‘an asset’
Maine’s cold winter creating water main headaches
Sky bridge? I-395 connection? Change in expectations a better answer to Cross Center traffic
Mike Michaud can stand up for papermakers and Maine’s high-tech future
Danby Flashback!
Maine coach says his future ‘out of my hands’ after team ousted by Stony Brook in league quarterfinal
Clement sparks West A/B girls by East at McDonald’s senior games; each region wins two games
Rivalry renewed: New-look Yankees should contend with Red Sox for AL East title
Grade’s overtime goal lifts Falmouth by St. Dominic for second straight Class A hockey state title
The Navy’s 2014 Spouse Survey misses some things
Mrs. Peel goes rabbit hunting, or, learning how to pull the trigger
Blackfish or Blacklist? Part II