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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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… Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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 … Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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… Read More
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. Read More
MONTVILLE, Maine — Cathy Roberts would like to spread peace throughout the world on a spatula of blueberry preserves. Read More
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? Read More
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. Read More
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 … Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
