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History talk at Rockland Public Library promises to be a treat

Rockland, Maine · Rockland

History talk at Rockland Public Library promises to be a treat

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Rockland Public Library will host “New England’s Treats and Sweets: A History Talk by Susan Bregman” at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 24, in the Community Room. At the free event, Bregman will share the stories behind familiar New England treats from Fluffernutters to Necco Wafers and whoopie pies. A chocolate mill opened in Boston in […]Read Article

Thomaston OKs 1st urban alpaca farm after family petitions for zoning change

Thomaston, Maine · Thomaston

Thomaston OKs 1st urban alpaca farm after family petitions for zoning change

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HomesteadBDN’s Homestead section is a celebration of rural life. Our writers cover small farms, animals, DIY solutions and fascinating Maine people who find unique ways to live simply. Read more Homestead stories here. A Thomaston family will be able to keep alpacas near the center of town after collecting signatures to call a vote that changed zoning in their residential area. The town’s Planning Board granted a conditional use permit on Tuesd…Read Article

Outerspace opens 2025 Summer Sounds concert series at Camden Snow Bowl, Aug. 3

Camden, Maine · Camden

Outerspace opens 2025 Summer Sounds concert series at Camden Snow Bowl, Aug. 3

Outerspace opens 2025 Summer Sounds concert series at Camden Snow Bowl, Aug. 3 sthompson Wed, 07/16/2025 Read Article

Author/illustrator Peter Brown to speak at Rockport library

New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Peter Brown will be at Rockport Public Library, Tuesday, July 29, at 1 p.m. Brown’s presentation will explore and demonstrate his process of writing and illustrating. There will be a book signing afterwards, with books available for purchase.Rockport, Maine · Rockport Read Article

Mr. Drew and his Animals, Too, holds drop-in session at Appleton Library, July 27

The Appleton Library in Appleton, will be hosting Mr. Drew and his Animals, Too on Sunday, July 27, at 2 p.m. This is a walk-thru event, so you may view Mr. Drew's collection of lizards, insects, and exotic animals any time between the hour of 2 and 3 p.m. This is a free event and open to all.Animals · Appleton Read Article

Loretta O’Neil Simmons, obituary

ROCKLAND — Loretta Emily O’Neil Simmons, 89, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, at Homestead Assisted Living in Cushing. Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, March 26, 1936, she was the daughter of Timothy Henry and Margaret Kamal O’Neil. Family was always important to Loretta, and she joined the workforce early in life to help support them. She enjoyed boating and waterskiing. Loretta met and married Craig Simmons and moved to Rockland in 1975, where…Rockland, Maine · Rockland Read Article

Transient Woman Arrested in Rockland After High-Speed Chase and Drug Seizure

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Rockland police arrested a transient woman early Tuesday morning following a vehicle pursuit and the discovery of narcotics during a traffic stop in Thomaston. Just after midnight on July 14, officers stopped a vehicle for defective equipment. During the stop, police identified multiple traffic violations, including the operator driving with a suspended license. Officers observed [...] The post Transient Woman Arrested in Rockland After High-Spe…Rockland, Maine · Rockland Read Article

Help construct street puppets for Community Puppet Lending Library

This Sunday, help construct street puppets for the Community Puppet Lending Library at Arts in Action's Sunday Studio, a free all-ages art workshop at the Flanagan Community Center, in Rockland. No registration necessary and all materials are provided. Children under 12 years old should bring a parent or guardian.Rockland, Maine · Rockland Read Article

Beyond Hope: Will There Ever Be Answers in Union Slaying, Mainers Begin to Wonder

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Late last week the spokeswoman for the Maine State Police broke her silence on the brutal slaying July 2nd of a Tenants Harbor woman in Union – not to inform the public on the status of the now ten day old investigation, but instead to lash out against a national news network for suggesting a [...] The post Beyond Hope: Will There Ever Be Answers in Union Slaying, Mainers Begin to Wonder appeared first on The Maine Wire.Union · Union Read Article

Annual memorial service for Major General Henry Knox, July 26

The annual memorial service to honor the life of Revolutionary War hero Major General Henry Knox will take place July 26, at 10:30 a.m., at the Thomaston Village Cemetery. The Maine and New Hampshire Sons of the American Revolution and Col. Henry Knox Regimental Colors Guards will begin the ceremony with a Revolutionary War period color guard followed by the laying of the wreaths.Thomaston, Maine · Thomaston Read Article

'The Wildlife Show' exhibit brings multiple artists together at Arts In The Barn

Arts In The Barn/ Cushing Historical Society presents “The Wildlife Show”, a community exhibition of wildlife in sculpture, photographs, paintings, found objects and of many kinds of creatures, real or imaginary, that you may find in Maine. “The Wildlife Show” runs July 25 - 27, 2025, with an opening celebration July 25, from 5-7 p.m. Hours on Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Wildfires · Cushing Read Article