Rockland Archives - Bangor Daily News

New $16.5M nursing home would replace aging facilities, but neighbors worry about traffic

by Lauren Abbate August 26, 2020August 26, 2020

The city will hold a listening session Wednesday evening for people to comment on the zoning change that Portland-based developer Sandy River Co. is requesting to build the facility.

Rockland limits visits from large cruise ships as city wrestles with status as tourist destination

by Lauren Abbate August 12, 2020August 12, 2020

Midcoast motels are housing Mainers struggling with homelessness

by Lauren Abbate May 1, 2020June 16, 2020

Rockland leaders may turn downtown into an open-air market to comply with social distancing protocols

by Nick Sambides Jr.April 30, 2020June 16, 2020

A Maine girl sold her toys and used the money to support health care workers and others

by Lauren Abbate April 24, 2020June 16, 2020

Citing concerns about Border Patrol, Rockland rejects grant for police department

by Lauren Abbate April 14, 2020June 16, 2020

18 high schools advance to state finals for Maine Drama Festival

by Emily BurnhamMarch 9, 2020

Rockland officials will consider how short-term rentals are disrupting its housing market

by Lauren Abbate March 2, 2020March 2, 2020

Residents say affordable housing shouldn’t erode character of Rockland neighborhoods

by Lauren Abbate January 23, 2020January 23, 2020

A Rockland area eyed for redevelopment had a rowdy reputation. It might not be true.

by Lauren Abbate January 18, 2020January 17, 2020

Housing in Rockland is scarce and pricey. Fixing that is a top goal for city officials in 2020.

by Lauren Abbate December 18, 2019December 17, 2019

155 lobster traps mark the start of the holiday season for Rockland

by Lauren Abbate November 24, 2019November 24, 2019

How a downtown group helped Rockland build on its brand of ‘Salty Sophistication’

by Lauren Abbate November 21, 2019November 20, 2019

Nearly all of Rockland’s roads need work, but officials take $10M bond off the table

by Lauren Abbate September 11, 2019September 10, 2019

A study found cruise ship passengers like Rockland, but fewer are destined for the town this year

by Lauren Abbate September 6, 2019September 5, 2019

Why Rockland is talking to its residents about reentry housing for inmates

by Lauren Abbate August 30, 2019August 29, 2019

90 percent of Rockland’s roads need improvements, but the fix is pricey

by Lauren Abbate August 21, 2019August 21, 2019

Group home debate forces Rockland to reconsider what constitutes a ‘family’

by Lauren Abbate July 31, 2019July 30, 2019

Maine city blocks scheduled circus amid concerns about animal treatment

by Lauren Abbate July 17, 2019

One of Maine’s largest lobster suppliers hit with another lawsuit, this time from its former owner

by Lauren Abbate July 16, 2019