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Maine CDC Reports Second Case of Powassan Virus

AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) has confirmed the state’s second case of Powassan virus infection in 2021. Laboratory tests confirmed the case in a Knox County resident who likely became infected in Maine during June.

Maine CDC confirmed the first case of Powassan

Smoke from wildfires will affect air quality in Maine on Monday and Tuesday

AUGUSTA, July 26, 2021 — Particle pollution concentrations have begun to rise in the Western Mountains region several hours earlier than expected on Monday, July 26th according to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP.  This is due to smoke from fires in central & western Canada as well the western US moving into the region and reaching the ground.  Levels

WHAT A LONG STRANGE ROAD IT'S BEEN: BARBARA PREY'S PAINTINGS FROM QUARANTINE Now - Sept 6, 2021

Port Clyde, Maine - Celebrating 45 years of painting Maine, this exhibition showcases the virtuosic hand of world-renowned artist Barbara Prey who paints powerful views of her surroundings. What a Long Strange Road It’s Been: Paintings from Quarantine features never before seen monumental paintings highlighting her distinct American vision. The New York Times writes, “Prey is going where icons like Rauschenberg and Warhol have gone before”. A key figure in American painting, her work is included in major public collections including The National Gallery of Art, The White House, The Brooklyn Museum, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, The Kennedy Space Center and United States Embassies worldwide. MASS MoCA commissioned Prey to paint the world’s largest known watercolor currently on longterm exhibit. She is appointed by the President of the United States to the National Council on the Arts, the advisory board of the National Endowment for the Arts. She was invited to paint the official White House Christmas Card and her NASA commissions were part of the Smithsonian museum traveling exhibit NASA ART/50 Years.

July 15 – September 6 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, daily

Opening Reception: Saturday, July 31 from 10 - 7 

BARBARA PREY PROJECTS

Main St., Port Clyde, ME 04855  

207-372-8087

School Board Approves Bid to Renovate Presumpscot Elementary School

After voting July 20 to shift $4.3 million in Buildings For Our Future (BFOF) reserve funds to offset a $4.3 million shortfall for the Presumpscot Elementary School renovation project, the Portland Board of Public Education approved the low bid for the project. The vote means that all four schools that are part of the $64 million voter-approved BFOF initiative – Lyseth, Longfellow, Presumpscot and Reiche – are now in the process of renovation.

 

PORTLAND, Maine – At a special meeting on Tuesday, July 20, the Portland Board of Public Education voted unanimously to shift $4.3 million in Buildings For Our Future (BFOF) reserve funds to offset a $4.3 million shortfall for

Following SolarWinds & Colonial Hacks, Senators Collins, Warner, Rubio Introduce Bipartisan Cyber Reporting Legislation

The bill, co-sponsored by Senator King, would require federal contractors & operators of critical infrastructure to disclose cyber intrusions within 24 hours

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), a senior member of the Intelligence Committee, joined Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) in introducing bipartisan legislation that would require federal

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Annual Health Care Golf Classic Benefits Two Organizations

Event nets approximately $17,500

Sunday River Skiway comprised of Dana Bullen, Cody Bullen, Teddy Forsley, Bruce Forsley took first place gross at the tournament.

FARMINGTON, ME — Franklin Community Health Network’s annual Health Care Golf Classic was held July 12 at the Sugarloaf Golf Club netting approximately $17,500 in proceeds to benefit the Healthy Community Coalition (HCC) of Greater Franklin County and the Martha B. Webber Breast Care Center.

Hebert Construction was the title sponsor and 16 teams from throughout New England took part in the event.

Sunday River Skiway comprised of Dana Bullen, Cody Bullen, Teddy Forsley, Bruce Forsley took first place gross at the tournament, a four-person scramble. Hight Family of Dealerships

Senate Unanimously Passes Resolution Co-Sponsored by Collins, King Designating July as “National Blueberry Month”

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) designating the month of July as “National Blueberry Month.”  The resolution recognizes the importance of blueberries to the United States’ agricultural economy and highlights the crop’s history.  Senators Collins and King ensured that the resolution included language paying tribute to the native Wabanaki, who first cultivated the crop.

 

“The wild blueberry industry has been an

“We Have to Reimagine Conflict” – King Outlines Nightmare Scenarios of Cybervulnerabilities in America’s Water Systems

Senator King: “Conflict now is almost entirely in the cyberspace area, focused on the private sector, on noncombatants.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), co-chair of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC), today pressed for action to protect U.S. water systems from cyber intrusions. His remarks came at the start of a hearing of the Environmental and Public Works Committee focused on cybersecurity of the U.S. water

King, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Officially Staff National Cyber Director’s Office

WASHINGTON, DC – As cyberattacks on Americans increase in both frequency and consequence, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), Co-Chair of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC) joined a bipartisan group of colleagues to introduce legislation that would provide the newly-created Office of the National Cyber Director (NCD) with staff to begin its vital work. The legislation would authorize non-reimbursable detailees for the Office of the National Cyber Director, addressing urgent

Maine Delegation Urges Administration to Open Northern Border to Vaccinated Canadians

The Canadian government has announced that fully-vaccinated Americans can cross the border beginning August 9th, while reports indicate the U.S. will extend restrictions through August 21st

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden today sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, urging the Biden Administration to take steps to allow fully-vaccinated Canadians to cross the U.S.-Canada

MaineHealth makes significant workforce investment, raising wages for its care team members starting Aug. 8

Portland, Maine – MaineHealth, northern New England’s largest health system and Maine’s largest private employer, announced today that it is making a $61 million investment in its workforce by raising wages across its system, including setting a system-wide minimum wage for the organization of $17 per hour.

The wage increases will include a market

Governor Mills Statement on Federal Government Prolonging Closure of Canadian Border

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement today after the Federal government announced that the United States would keep its borders closed to nonessential travel until at least August 21, 2021:

“The State of Maine is inextricably bound to our Canadian neighbors. Our ties stretch across our economy, our culture, and our families. The decision to prolong the border closure on our end only diminishes these ties, hurts local economies, and separates families, particularly in northern and eastern Maine, whose relatives in Canada will be unable to travel here to see their loved ones. I share the Federal government’s concern about the spread of COVID-19, but vaccines are now available and Canada’s vaccination rate now exceeds that of the United States. The time has come for the U.S. government to safely open the border.”

UPDATED: Route 9 Construction in Falmouth and Cumberland Begins Monday, July 26

UPDATED: Route 9 Construction in Falmouth and Cumberland Begins Monday, July 26

Falmouth, Maine - The Route 9 reconstruction project will begin on Monday, July 26. The project includes widening the road and adding paved shoulders. Work will begin on Route 9/Longwoods Road just north of the roundabout at Middle Road, Route 9, and Woods Roads (south of Sherman Drive) in Falmouth and end just north of Turkey Lane in Cumberland. Final pavement is scheduled for the week of September 16. The primary contractor is Harry C. Crooker of Topsham and the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be overseeing the project. Traffic delays are anticipated during this work. Construction updates can be found on the Town of Cumberland website and we will continue to update residents via News & Announcement E-Alerts, social media, and The Falmouth Focus.

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Collins, Golden Announce $200 Million Now Available to Help Loggers, Timber Haulers Facing COVID-19 Economic Crisis

The funding is provided through legislation authored by Sen. Collins and Rep. Golden and co-sponsored by Sen. King and Rep. Pingree

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) and Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) announced that $200 million is now available for logging and log hauling businesses that have been seriously impacted by the pandemic. 

The funding was provided through the Loggers Relief Act, which Senator Collins and Congressman Golden co-authored

King Emphasizes that Public and Private Sectors Must Unify Against Cyberthreats

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), co-chair of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, today pressed Dr. Stacey Dixon, nominee to be Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, on the importance of better collaboration between the public and private sector to strengthen national cybersecurity. During his questioning Senator King highlighted a point that he

King, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Officially Staff National Cyber Director’s Office

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Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement this evening after signing LD 1733, legislation to implement the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan:

“Last Friday, after the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee advanced LD 1733 along party lines, I asked the Legislature to continue working, to compromise, and to reach consensus so that the bill could reach my desk with the 2/3 support necessary for it to become

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New Lifelong Learning Portal Being Developed by Maine Libraries

The Drucker Institute and Maine State Library Bring "Bendable" Learning Platform to Maine

The Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University and the Maine State Library announced today a major expansion of the institute's community-driven lifelong learning system, Bendable, into Maine.

A robust learning marketplace, Bendable allows

Official Grand Opening of the Rockport Public Library Saturday, July 31st

Rockport, Maine - There will be a Dedication Ceremony at 10am on the steps in front of the main doors of the library. This is our opportunity to publicly thank the community for making the idea of a library into a reality. It truly took all of us working together from donors and town officials to builders and fundraisers to make this happen. We hope you will join as we take a little time to reflect on this wonderful achievement for Rockport.

The library will be celebrating our Belated

Senator Collins & DOT Commissioner Van Note Survey Two Planned Infrastructure Projects in Searsport

Senator Collins is working to secure federal funding for the reconstruction of Route 1 and maintenance dredging

Searsport, ME—U.S. Senator Susan Collins and Maine Department of Transportation (Maine DOT) Commissioner Bruce A. Van Note visited Searsport today to review two high-priority projects: the planned reconstruction of Route 1 and the maintenance dredging of the Port of Searsport.  As a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Collins submitted congressionally directed spending requests to fund both projects and is working to secure funding for them in the next government appropriations bill.

 

Senator Collins and Commissioner Van Note

Senator Collins Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Make Summer Meal Programs More Flexible

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), a member of the Senate Education Committee, co-sponsored the Hunger-Free Summer for Kids Act, bipartisan legislation that would add flexibility to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which offers children free lunch and snacks in the summer. The bill would apply

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King Votes to Advance Key Energy Infrastructure Priorities that Will Address Climate Change, Cybersecurity

Committee passes legislation including several King provisions on a bipartisan 13-7 vote

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today voted to pass a number of key priorities out of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee as it voted on a major energy provision that will be included in the bipartisan infrastructure package. The legislation, which passed out of committee today

King, Lankford, Wild, Gallagher Introduce Legislation to Protect American Research and Intellectual Property from Global Foes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Representatives Susan Wild (D-Penn.) and Mike Gallagher (R-Wisc.) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation aimed at protecting sensitive U.S. research from foreign adversaries, while also securing America’s valuable international partnerships that spur technological innovation. The legislation will advance key technology research in areas such

Pingree Welcomes Bipartisan Rural Broadband Expansion Legislation

As a Member of the House Rural Broadband Caucus, Pingree Notes More Work is Needed to Get Maine Connected

Following the House Agriculture Committee’s markup of the bipartisan Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) released the following statement:

“Reliable internet access is no longer a luxury—

DOE Begins Implementing Energy Storage Technology Law Authored by Senator Collins

A groundbreaking energy storage initiative—guided by Senator Collins’ BEST Act—aims to reduce the cost of clean, renewable energy storage systems by 90 percent within the decade

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched the “Long Duration Storage Energy Earshot Initiative,” which will establish an ambitious goal to reduce the cost of grid-scale energy storage by 90 percent within the decade.  The initiative is part of a comprehensive energy storage strategy created

A Foundation of Trust: Ensuring the Safety of Cosmetics & Other Personal Care Products

By: Sen. Susan M. Collins

In 2014, a 9-year-old girl in Colorado used a new shampoo her mother purchased because it was advertised as being extra gentle and made without harsh chemicals.  She stopped using it after just three washes when her hair began falling out in clumps.  Three weeks later, she was bald.  Although her hair fortunately began growing back, she was still teased at school for having bald spots for years afterwards.

 

Americans use a variety of cosmetics and other

Senators Collins, Hassan Lead Call to Support Students in Rural Communities

Senators Also Call for More Funding to Help Rural Students Pursue Higher Education

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) led their colleagues in calling for continued federal resources to help students in rural communities. The Senators wrote to the leaders of the Education Appropriations Subcommittee to urge

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The International Guild of Miniature Artisans’ Guild School to be Held at Maine Maritime Academy

Free Exhibitions Open to the Public July 25-29, 2021

CASTINE, Maine – The International Guild of Miniature Artisans (IGMA) will be hosting the 39th annual Guild School at Maine Maritime Academy from July 25-29, 2021. 

Free exhibitions for the public will be held

Virtual Maine author talk with Robin Clifford Wood

Rockland, Maine - The Rockland Public Library presents Robin Clifford Wood, Thursday, July 29, at 6:30 p.m., calling in via Zoom. This event is free and open to all.

Robin Clifford Wood will discuss her new book, a biography-memoir hybrid called The Field House: A Writer's Life Lost and Found on an Island in Maine. The book is centered on Maine island author Rachel Field, who received a Newbery Award in 1930 for her children’s book, Hitty. Wood’s research interest in Rachel Field began after she purchased Field’s summer house on a small island off the coast of Mt. Desert. Wood will discuss the story behind the book and answer audience questions.

Robin Clifford Wood is an author, poet, blogger, and essayist. She has a BA from Yale, an MA in English from University of Rochester and an MFA in creative writing from University of Southern Maine's Stonecoast program. Wood's writing has been featured in Port City Life magazine, Bangor Metro, Bangor Daily News, Maine Public Radio's "Music That Moves Me" series, and Solstice Literary Magazine, which published her essay, "How Do You Help Your Parents Die" in 2019. One of her poems won second place in the 2020 Writer's Digest Annual Competition, and another, "The Ballad of Hadlock, the Seal Hunter Showman," was produced by Penobscot Theatre Company as part of their fall 2020 audio theatre program. Wood lives in central Maine with her husband and dogs. She enjoys being active outdoors, playing the piano, crossword puzzles, a really good cheeseburger, and regular visits with her four children and their growing families.

The Zoom call will be shown on the projector in the Community Room at the Rockland Public Library, with limited seating. For a link to the Zoom event, please email elewis@rocklandmaine.gov by 4 p.m. on July 29 and identify the event you are interested in attending in the subject line.

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Augusta, Maine - The Mid Coast Babe Ruth League will be participating in the upcoming State 13-15 year-old Babe Ruth All Star Baseball tournament at the CARA Complex (Morton and McGuire Fields), Piggery Road in Augusta.   

The tournament begins this Thursday July 15th

Registration Now Open for Maine Coastal Cleanup

Augusta - The Maine Coastal Program, a Division of the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), has opened registration for the annual Coastal Cleanup. The Coastal Cleanup is a volunteer-driven initiative designed to clean debris from Maine's coastal shores and waterfront communities.

Part of the International Coastal Cleanup,

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Opens at Portland International Jetport

Free shots available from noon to 8 p.m. seven days a week

AUGUSTA— Today, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in partnership with the Portland International Jetport launched a new COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the airport.

The clinic, which is open seven days a week from

First Southbound Hampden Bridge Bundle Traffic Shift

HAMPDEN - As part of the ongoing work on the Hampden Bridge Bundle Project, the Maine Department of Transportation will be shifting southbound I-95 traffic to the first of four temporary diversion roads on July 20th. This traffic shift will happen at the East Bridge over the Souadabscook Stream. Interstate speeds limits will be reduced to 55 MPH through the diversion for the duration of its use. More southbound traffic shifts will continue as this project progresses through the rest of this year and into 2022.

Traffic has already been moved to three of four

Traffic Sensor Work on Route 1 in Houlton

HOULTON - The Maine Department of Transportation will be installing count sensors on Route 1 (North Street) in Houlton. These sensors allow MaineDOT to accurately classify and count the number of vehicles using this highway throughout the year. The project area is near the intersection of Route 1 and Currier Road. Work is scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 21st. Northbound traffic will be impacted during the first half of the day. Southbound traffic will be impacted in the afternoon. All work should be done by the end of the day on Wednesday. In the event of bad weather, the work schedule may be shifted to Thursday, July 22nd.

Work on Route 161 in Allagash and Saint Francis

AROOSTOOK COUNTY - The Maine Department of Transportation is doing paving work, replacing culverts, and stabilizing embankments on two parts of Route 161 along the Saint John River in Aroostook County. One project area is in Allagash, directly across from Carney Road. The other project area is in Saint Francis, near the intersection of Route 161 and Pelletier Mill Road. Drivers should reduce their speeds and expect a single-lane, alternating traffic pattern. This work is scheduled to be finished by the end of November. The contractor is Soderberg Construction Co. of Caribou. The contract amount is $6,878,155.

Governor Mills Urges Legislature to Further Consider Consumer Owned Utility

Augusta, Maine - Governor Janet Mills today vetoed LD 1708, An Act to Create the Pine Tree Power Company. In her veto message, the Governor called the recent performance of Maine’s utilities “abysmal” and said that “it may well be that the time has come for the people of the State of Maine to retake control over the [utilities’] assets”, but she raised several outstanding concerns about the substance of the bill, noting that those concerns combined with a rushed legislative process could create more problems than the bill solves.

Given the far-reaching implications of the

(ROAD'S OPEN) BREAKING: Rt. 17 By Liberty Street Shut Down For Rockport Accident

Update at 4:14pm: Rt. 17 is back open.

Update at 4:07pm: Rockland, Union, two North East's transporting to Pen Bay.

BREAKING: Rockport, Maine -  Rt. 17 By Liberty Street on Tuesday, July 13th, 2021 is shut down for two vehicle accident in Rockport, Maine.

Unknown injuries.

Union, North East, Rockland ambulances are assisting Rockport.

UPDATE: Route 1 Paving Work in Knox and Lincoln Counties

UPDATE: The start date for this project has been pushed to Sunday, July 18th.

KNOX AND LINCOLN COUNTIES - The Maine Department of Transportation will be doing paving work on parts of Route 1 in Edgecomb, Newcastle, and Rockport. The project in Edgecomb and Newcastle begins almost 1.5 miles east of the Wiscasset town line and extends northeast for approximately 2.8 miles. There are two separate parts of the Rockport project: one work area begins just north of the Rockland town line and extends north for approximately 1.2 miles and the other work area begins just north of the intersection with Rockville Street and extends north for 2.5 miles. Work will be night work, conducted between Sunday evenings and Friday mornings. Drivers should expect traffic to be reduced to a single lane during work hours. This project is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 12th and be finished by Friday, August 13th. The contractor on this project is All States Materials Group. The contract amount is $1,469,955.

Rockland Council Meeting Results 7-12-2021

Rockland, Maine - The city of Rockland Council held their regular meeting on July 12th, 2021.

Below is the summary/results:

1.  Roll Call  All Council members present.  City Manager excused due to illness.

2.  Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

3.  Public Forum of not more than 30 minutes (5 min. limit each speaker)

4.  Council/Manager Response to Public Comment

5.  Meeting Notice

6.  Reading of the Record

7.  Reports:

        a.  City Manager’s Report

        b.  City Attorney’s Report

        c.  Other Official’s Report:  Energy & Sustainability Advisory Committee

                                                Waterfront to Wilderness Trail Committee

        d.  Mayor’s Report

 

8.  Consent Agenda:

        Resolve #29  Accepting Donations –

York County Chiefs Association Shares Graduation of 2021 Fire Academy

ALFRED — The York County Chiefs’ Association is pleased to share the recent graduation of 20 students from a five-month basic and advanced firefighting skills academy.

Students participated in 240 hours of training at

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Governor Mills Signs Bill to Expand Access to Child Care

New law builds on Mills Administration’s work to expand access to affordable, high-quality child care

Governor Janet Mills today signed into law LD 1712, a bill that will expand access to quality, affordable child care in Maine. The new law seeks to replicate a successful program in Somerset County modeled after the successful Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership. Under the law, Maine could create up to five additional

Pingree Announces $1.9 Million Grant to Bigelow Labs

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today announced Bigelow Laboratories in East Boothbay, Maine has received a grant of $1,997,178 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study deep-ocean ecosystem resiliency in the face of climate change and human-caused environmental impacts.

“Two-thirds of Earth’s surface is covered by deep

To Stabilize Afghanistan Withdrawal, King Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Protect Allies

Legislation increases authorized number of Afghan Special Immigrant Visas & improves visa processing for those facing danger after supporting U.S.-led missions in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced that he is cosponsoring the bipartisan Afghan Allies Protection Act, to help protect the Afghan civilians who risked their lives to support the

Preparing for and Recovering from Summer Storms

The official Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 each year, and like last year, 2021 is predicted to have an above average number of named storms and hurricanes and is currently on track with that prediction.

According to the Maine Emergency Management

MaineDOT Urging Caution near Edgecomb Intersection Project

EDGECOMB - The Maine Department of Transportation is reminding members of the public to use caution when passing through our work zone at the intersection of Route 1, Route 27 (Boothbay Road), and the Eddy Road in Edgecomb. This intersection improvement project involves lane closures, detours, and new traffic patterns. On-site crews have experienced some close calls. Our primary goal is to ensure the safety of MaineDOT staff, our contracting partners, and the members of the traveling public. We're asking members of the public to be patient and extremely careful when navigating this intersection. The project is scheduled to be finished by mid-October.

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Damariscotta Lions 2021 Champions

Rockland, Maine - Damariscotta Lions Won their first league championship since 2004 on Sunday, July 11th, 2021 in Rockland, Maine.

Championship Round

Game 1 – Damariscotta Lions 9, Granite Coast 6

Game 2 – Damariscotta Lions 15, Granite Coast 2

Results from Saturday, July 10th, 2021.

Every game went to the final inning.

#4 Granite Coast 7, #5 PG Willey 6

#4 Granite Coast 9, #1 Waldoboro 7

#3 Damariscotta Lions 7, #2 Rockland Ford 6.

BREAKING: Firefighters Working 317 Augusta Rd Washington Fire

Update at 8:30pm: Hope unit called for both tankers to respond.

Update at 8:08pm: Command is requesting a tanker from Whitefield.

Update at 7:59pm: Command is requesting a tanker from Appleton.

BREAKING: Washington, Maine - Firefighters from multiple departments Saturday evening are working to put out a fire at 317 Augusta Rd. in Washington, Maine.

Two garages involved from what was reported as a camper fire.

Southern Maine Health Care to Host Hiring Events

Seeking employees for multiple positions throughout the health system

BIDDEFORD, Maine – Southern Maine Health Care (SMHC) invites all job seekers to two hiring events next week. We have openings in customer service, housekeeping, professional clinical services, behavioral health support, nursing and nursing support, and general support services (nutrition, security, housekeeping, etc.). Entry level as well as skilled and certified positions are available.

The events are:

Tuesday, July 13
3 – 5:30 p.m.
Kennebunk Hampton Inn
6 Independence Drive, Kennebunk

Wednesday, July 14
3 – 5:30 p.m.
1364 Main Street
Sanford (former Marshalls building)

All are welcome to attend. To search open positions at Southern Maine Health Care, please visit the Careers at MaineHealth website.

Route 1 Paving Work in Knox and Lincoln Counties

KNOX AND LINCOLN COUNTIES - The Maine Department of Transportation will be doing paving work on parts of Route 1 in Edgecomb, Newcastle, and Rockport. The project in Edgecomb and Newcastle begins almost 1.5 miles east of the Wiscasset town line and extends northeast for approximately 2.8 miles. There are two separate parts of the Rockport project: one work area begins just north of the Rockland town line and extends north for approximately 1.2 miles and the other work area begins just north of the intersection with Rockville Street and extends north for 2.5 miles. Work will be night work, conducted between Sunday evenings and Friday mornings. Drivers should expect traffic to be reduced to a single lane during work hours. This project is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 12th and be finished by Friday, August 13th. The contractor on this project is All States Materials Group.

Rockland Regular Meeting July 12th Notice

 

ROCKLAND CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING NOTICE

JULY 12, 2021 6:00 P.M.

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROCKLAND CITY HALL

270 PLEASANT STREET, ROCKLAND, MAINE

AGENDA

1.  Roll Call

2.  Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

3.  Public Forum of not more than 30 minutes (5 min. limit each speaker)

4.  Council/Manager Response to Public Comment

5.  Meeting Notice

6.  Reading of the Record

7.  Reports:

        a.  City Manager’s Report

Granberg Finishes Single Shy of Cycle in 8-3 Sea Dogs Victory

Joey Meneses records two doubles to extend 11-game hitting streak

Box Score

Play-by-Play

Portland, Maine – Devlin Granberg finished a single shy of the cycle on Thursday night at Hadlock Field in the 8-3 victory for the Portland Sea Dogs over the Hartford Yard Goats. Portland improves to 31-23 while the Yard Goats fall to 18-36.
Devlin Granberg finished the night three-for-

Maine Behavioral Healthcare Physician Chosen to Serve on Board Overseeing National Policy on Autism Spectrum Disorders

Dr. Matthew Siegel

Dr. Matthew Siegel, who has positioned MBH as a leader in treating those impacted by autism and developmental disorders, will provide clinical guidance on research, services and policy at the federal level.

Portland, ME - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced the selection of a physician leader from Maine Behavioral Healthcare to serve on the board of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, overseeing the federal government’s work in support of those impacted by autism spectrum disorders.

Dr. Matthew Siegel, MD, currently vice president of medical affairs, Autism and Developmental Disorders Service at Maine Behavioral Healthcare, is one of 22 individuals from across the country named to serve on the coordinating

Collaborative Partnership Helps Brush Off Dental Fears for Kids and Adults with Developmental Disabilities

 Maine Behavioral Healthcare’s Center of Excellence in Autism and Developmental Disorders has joined with the University of New England College of Dental Medicine to provide dental care for patients and training for dental students to better meet the oral health needs of people with developmental disabilities.

PORTLAND, MAINE – Most people view a visit with the dentist as an understandable part of life that must be endured in order to maintain good oral health. But for those with developmental

Collins, Tester, Baldwin Lead Push for TRIO Program Funding to Assist First-Generation, Low-Income College Students

The letter was signed by a record 56 bipartisan Senators, including Senator King

In Maine, more than 7,500 students are served by TRIO

  

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led a bipartisan group of 56 Senators in pushing for continued funding for Federal TRIO

Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group Introducing Bill to Support Women Entrepreneurs

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins joined Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Tim Scott (R-SC), and Ben Cardin (D-MD) in introducing bipartisan legislation to help increase support for female entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses. The Interagency Committee on Women’s

Collins, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Seniors and Caregivers Against Financial Fraud

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), members of the Senate Aging Committee, introduced the Senior Financial Empowerment Act, bipartisan legislation that would ensure that seniors and their caregivers have access to critical information regarding financial abuse. The bill would standardize and improve the way senior financial abuse is reported,

Collins, Bennet Introduce Legislation to Significantly Expand Opioid, Substance Use Training for Providers Nationwide

Bipartisan bill would standardize opioid addiction treatment and training for health care providers

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act, bipartisan legislation that would require

Pingree Announces $300K USDA Grant for UMaine to Build Agricultural Resiliency through Culinary Training

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Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded the University of Maine a $300,000 grant to build agricultural literacy through immersive culinary experiences for Maine’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Culinary Arts Instructors, encouraging use of Maine grown, processed, and produced foods in their programs and careers. 

“Maine is nationally lauded for the quality of our

The Maine Emergency Management Agency Prepares for Post Tropical Cyclone Elsa

AUGUSTA, MAINE - The Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is closely monitoring and tracking Elsa, which has been downgraded to a post tropical cyclone. MEMA is working with the Emergency Response Team, County Emergency Management Agencies, the National Weather Service, other State agencies and utilities to prepare for the possibility of wind, rain and power outages. The fast-moving storm will occur Friday afternoon into the evening. Wind gusts of up to 35 to 40 mph may impact the immediate coast.

"We are working together with all our partners to

AG Frey announces resolution with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family for their role in the opioid crisis

AUGUSTA - Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today announced a resolution of his lawsuit against the Sackler family and their company, Purdue Pharma, that will make public tens of millions of documents related to their role in the opioid crisis, and require a payment of more than $4.3 billion for prevention, treatment and recovery efforts in communities across the country.

The resolution of the lawsuit, which was filed in

Governor Mills Signs Legislation Prohibiting Offshore Wind Projects in State Waters

 Prohibition preserves State waters for recreation and fishing – where up to 75 percent of Maine’s commercial lobster harvesting occurs – and cements into law Maine’s priority of locating offshore wind projects in Federal waters in the Gulf of Maine.

In coming weeks, Governor’s Energy Office to move forward astrategic plan for Maine’s offshore wind industry and the country’s first research area for floating offshore wind, located in the Gulf of Maine

Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills has signed into law LD 1619, which prohibits new offshore wind projects in State waters. The prohibition preserves State waters for recreation and fishing – where up to 75 percent of Maine’s commercial lobster harvesting occurs – and cements into law Maine’s priority of locating offshore wind projects in Federal waters in the Gulf of Maine.

The new law comes after Governor Mills last

STACKABLE CERTIFICATES AT HUSSON UNIVERSITY ALLOW STUDENTS TO CREATE CUSTOMIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

BANGOR, MAINE – After reviewing the academic result of the 2020-2021 school year, Husson University noticed an important trend among its students in the College of Business and the New England School of Communications. As a prelude to earning degrees, students are completing stackable credentials they can use to demonstrate mastery of a particular area of knowledge to potential employers.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, a

Tuesday Mid Coast Babe Ruth Scoreboard

The Mid Coast Babe Ruth playoffs coming up as their regular season came to a close on Tuesday, July 6th, 2021.

Tuesday July 6th Games

Senator Collins Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Health Insurance Coverage for Children Born with Congenital Anomalies, Birth Defects

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to ensure health insurance coverage for needed treatment and procedures for individuals born with congenital anomalies or birth defects. The Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act would close a coverage gap to make sure that health plans cover medically necessary services related to a patient’s anomaly or birth defect, including any serious dental and oral-related procedures that are necessary to maintain health and overall function.

 

“I have heard directly from Mainers about the

Governor Mills Announces Winner of Don’t Miss Your Shot: Vaccinationland Sweepstakes

Kay Spofford of Winslow wins grand prize of $896,809

Governor Janet Mills announced today that Kay Spofford of Winslow has won $896,809 in Maine’s Don’t Miss Your Shot: Vaccinationland Sweepstakes, a statewide program to encourage Maine people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Spofford, a dialysis dietitian in her early 60s, received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine in January and February at MaineGeneral Medical Center’s Thayer Center for Health in Waterville. She said she got vaccinated as soon as possible to protect her patients who have serious kidney disease, as well as her loved ones and community.

The Sweepstakes prize grew with every

Babe Ruth - Waldoboro 10, Rockland Ford 4

Thursday July 1st

Rockland Ford (7-2) 0-0-0 0-0-4 0 --- 4 – 11 – 5 (9 LOB)

Waldoboro (8-1) 1-1-3 0-0-5 X --- 10 – 10 – 0 (9 LOB)

Rockland Ford Battery – Jacob Watkinson, Gilbert Stewart (6), Dylan Winslow (6) and Blade Brann

Waldoboro – Porter Gahagen, Gabe Lash (6) and Sam Moody

Rockland Ford

Taygan McAllister – double

Jacob Watkinson – 2 singles, run

Dylan Winslow – single, run

Dylan Chairamonte – single, run

Bryson Mattox – single, run, RBI

Parker Darge – RBI

Josh Pratt – single

Gilbert Stewart – single, RBI

Joey Brown – single

Dominic Frisone – RBI

Kavie Maloney – single

 

Waldoboro

Jaiden Starr – single, 2 runs

Aaron Reed – double, 2 runs

Porter Gahagen – run

Issac Simmons – 2 singles, 2 doubles, 2 runs, 5 RBIs

Sam Moody – 2 singles, run

Kyle Smith – run, RBI

Gabe Lash – single, 2 RBIs

Walker Simmons – single, double, run

Collins, Shaheen Lead Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers on Legislation to Expand Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training

Bipartisan Bill Would Expand Access to Services That Improve Wellness & Reduce Risk of Diabetes-Related Death or Heart Attack for Diabetic Patients

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) co-chairs of the Senate Diabetes Caucus, led a bipartisan group of Senators in introducing the Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act.  Senator Angus King (I-ME) is a co-sponsor of the legislation.

 

This bipartisan bill would expand Medicare

Senators Collins, King Announce Nearly $5.6 Million to Support and Expand Apprenticeship Programs Across Maine

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that the Maine Department of Labor has received a total of $5,594,187 to support and expand apprenticeship programs across the state. This funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) State Apprenticeship Expansion, Equity, and Innovation (SAEEI) Grants Program. 

“Apprenticeship programs provide Mainers with invaluable experience, helping to prepare them for a lifetime of success,” said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. “We welcome this funding to expand access to apprenticeships across our state, which will help more Mainers take advantage of these rewarding programs to gain critical skills and obtain quality jobs.”

The SAEEI Grants Program aims to support and expand apprenticeships by expanding systems to support the development, modernization, and diversification of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs); improve partnership and alignment to support workforce system integration; increase the number of apprentices enrolled in RAPs, including underrepresented populations; and promote innovation in program development and recruitment strategies.

Rd. Back Open: BREAKING: Rt. 90 Shut Down Due To 2-Vehicle Head On

Update from Knox County Sheriff’s Office, on July 2 at approximately 3 p.m., a 2011 Acura sports utility vehicle operated by Joshua Hatch, 47, of Austin Texas was heading south on Route 1 slowing to turn left onto the Sterling Road in the area of Lie Nielsen Toolworks. A 2013 Kia Forte, operated by Amber Schmaling, 42, of Standish, was also traveling south on Route 1 behind the Acura and struck the Acura as it slowed in traffic.

Hatch and the five passengers of the Acura were treated and released at the scene for their injuries. Schmaling and the one passenger of the Kia were taken to Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport for their injuries.

Both vehicles were towed due to disabling damage.

The incident is still under investigation but operator inattention is believed to be a contributing factor.

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Knox Regional Communications Center, Warren Fire and EMS, Waldoboro EMS and Hillside Towing.

Update 3:49pm: Rt. 90 is back open.

Update 3:29pm: Warren rescue is transporting one to Pen Bay.

Update 3:20pm: Use caution if driving by Lie-Nielsen Toolworks on Rt. 1. as there is a 2-vehicle accident in Warren.

Update 3:13pm: Northeast transported 2 to Pen Bay, one meeting Lifeflight at Pen Bay.

Update 2:56pm: Rockport car 1 is asking for Lifeflight to Pen Bay.

BREAKING: Rockport, Maine - Rt. 90 by 440 West Street (Rt. 90) is shut down due to 2-vehicle head on accident Friday afternoon in Rockport, Maine.

Heavy damage, injuries reported by unit on scene.

Coast Guard and Northeast partners team up for Operation Dry Water amid increase in boating accidents

BOSTON — The Coast Guard and Northeast partner agencies are scheduled to participate in Operation Dry Water, a national campaign aimed at preventing boating accidents resulting from boating under the influence. 

The campaign, which runs from July 2-4, comes

UNE's Jennifer Tuttle to present at American Literature Association conference

Jennifer Tuttle, Ph.D., Dorothy M. Healy professor of Literature and Health in the University of New England School of Arts and Humanities and 2021-2022 Ludcke Chair of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will present at the upcoming American Literature Association (ALA) Conference in Boston, to be held July 8-10.

At the conference, Tuttle will present "Writing the

Senators Collins, King Announce $150,000 to Help Combat Opioid Epidemic Among Maine’s Youth

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced that three organizations in Maine have received a total of $150,000 to reduce opioid, methamphetamine, and prescription drug use among youth.  This funding was awarded through the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Local Drug Crisis Program, legislation co-sponsored by Senators Collins and King to combat the opioid epidemic.

“The opioid crisis is devastating individuals,

Babe Ruth Thursday Scoreboard/Standings

The latest news from Mid Coast Babe Ruth League.

Thursday July 1st

Waldoboro 10, Rockland Ford 4 (With the win Waldoboro locks up the #1 Seed, Rockland Ford will be the #2 Seed)

Damariscotta Lions 11, Granite Coast 3 (Damariscotta with the win locks up the #3 Seed, Granite Coast #4 Seed and PG Willey #5 Seed)

Standings

Waldoboro 8-1

Rockland Ford 7-2

Damariscotta Lions 5-4

Granite Coast 2-8

PG Willey 1-8

Upcoming Games

Tuesday July 6th

Damariscotta Lions at Rockland Ford at Morrill Field at 5:30 PM

Waldoboro at P.G. Willey at Marge Jones Complex in Rockland at 5:30 PM

Granite Coast Bye

END OF REGULAR SEASON

Playoffs – At Morrill Field in Rockland

Saturday July 10th

Game 1 - #5 P.G. Willey vs #4 Granite Coast at 9 AM

Game 2 – Game 1 Winner vs #1 Waldoboro at 12 Noon

Game 3 - #3 Damariscotta Lions vs #2 Rockland Ford at 3 PM

Sunday July 11th (CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND – Best 2 out of 3)

Championship Game 1 – Winner of Game 2 vs Winner of Game 3 – 11 AM

Championship Game 2 – 30 minutes after 11 AM Game

Monday July 12th

Championship Game 3 (If Needed) – 5 PM

Aroostook County Bridge Painting

AROOSTOOK COUNTY - The Maine Department of Transportation will be repainting the Bridge Street Bridge in Limestone and the H. N. Flagg Memorial Bridge in Presque Isle. The Bridge Street Bridge carries Grand Falls Road over Limestone Stream. The H. N. Flagg memorial Bridge carries Route 1 over the Aroostook River. Work is scheduled to begin on July 6th and be finished in November. Work will involve temporary lane closures with flaggers directing traffic. The contractor on this project is Panther Industrial Painting. The contract amount is $800,000.

State Drought Conditions Discussed at First Drought Task Force Meeting of 2021

AUGUSTA, MAINE - Maine's Drought Task Force convened virtually yesterday, June 30, to discuss drought conditions across the state. Maine saw a rainfall deficit in May and June this year, with Caribou and Portland logging the warmest June on record. However, central and western Maine are currently experiencing the most drought.

"We're already starting to see conditions month

Road Work on Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville

WATERVILLE - The Maine Department of Transportation is conducting paving work and making other repairs on part of Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville. The project area runs approximately 1.7 miles between West River Road (at Messalonskee Stream) and First Park. This project involves paving work, road construction, drainage improvements, and some sidewalk rehabilitation. Work began on June 28th and is expected to be finished by the end of November. Most major work will be done at night, between 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. This project will involve lane closures, but the contractor will maintain two-way traffic at all times. The contractor on this project is Pike Industries of Fairfield. The contract amount is $2,959,118.

Overnight Lane Closures on I-295 in Yarmouth Next Week

YARMOUTH - Next week, ongoing work on the Bayview Street Bridge in Yarmouth will require overnight lane closures on I-295. Single lane closures will occur on both the northbound and southbound sides of the interstate around mile marker 17. The closures will happen between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on the nights of Tuesday, July 6th; Wednesday, July 7th; and Thursday, July 8th.

This work is part of the project to replace the deck of the bridge, add a sidewalk on the south side of the bridge, and increase the height of the bridge rail on both sides of the bridge. The contractor on this project is CPM Constructors of Freeport, and the contract amount is $1,687,258. Work is scheduled to be completed in early November.

Route 196 Paving Work in Topsham

TOPSHAM - The Maine Department of Transportation will be doing paving work on part of Route 196 in Topsham. The work area begins just south of the Brunswick town line and extends north for almost two miles to Route 201 in Topsham. This project includes paving work on the Merrymeeting Bay Bridge. Work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, July 6th and be completed on Friday, July 23rd. Drivers should expect overnight lane closures between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The contractor on this project is All States Asphalt of Richmond. The contract amount is $664,459.