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 …
Articles by George Chappell
Rockland school gives boost to marine trades
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
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
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 | Harold “Dynamite” Payson’s boat shop has been a place of business for all his occupations — lobsterman, boat builder, writer and photographer, since 1952.
Belfast beats in the new year
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 | 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
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
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
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.
Officials probe Camden construction site fire
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 | Cathy Roberts would like to spread peace throughout the world on a spatula of blueberry preserves.
Birders comb midcoast for Christmas count
THOMASTON | 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
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 | 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 | 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
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.
Video captures massive fire at vacant textile mill in Sanford
Hundreds turn out for Bangor pride parade and festival
Nebraska Democrat caught on tape saying he was ‘glad’ Rep. Scalise was shot
Auburn restaurant Lotus closed due to cockroach complaints
Maine health care providers urge Sen. Susan Collins to oppose health care bill
Smoking has become a habit of the poor, raising the importance of public health work in Maine
The addiction epidemic is the millennials’ Vietnam
Rural America’s population is aging and shrinking
Colleges revive segregation with separate graduations
Rockport fighter, a ‘man who knows no limits,’ wins MMA title at 52
Fort Kent driver registers third ARCA victory
Angels’ Ramirez quiets Red Sox
Big sandwich and delectable dessert a wonderful vacation starter
Maine school district receives thousands in federal funds for farm-to-school initiatives
Why it’s so hard to figure out when bottled and canned beer is fresh