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Published
September 18, 2022

El Faro memorial to be dedicated in Rockland, nearly seven years after cargo ship tragedy

The memorial sculpture was made by Warren artist Jay Sawyer, who had a career in the maritime industry before becoming an artist.
Published
September 3, 2022

More Mainers visit pantries as food insecurity spreads

As donations drop and Maine food banks struggle to meet rising demand, food bank officials call on federal government to extend food access programs.
Published
September 2, 2022

Rockland to consider end to non-owner occupied short-term rentals in residential zones

In 2018 the city council imposed a temporary cap of 45 on non-owner-occupied short-term rentals, and the cap still stands.
Published
August 30, 2022

Owner of Victory Chimes wooden schooner putting vessel up for sale

The historic schooner was built in 1900 as a cargo vessel.
Published
August 10, 2022

Rockland area businessman buys properties to house workers

Richard Rockwell says the houses will be improved and used for employee housing, assisting chefs, accountants and workers in the trades.

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Published
July 11, 2022

Knox County pays $86,500 to end former guard’s lawsuit

The St. George woman claimed she had been sexually harassed for the three years she worked at the Knox County Jail.
Published
June 22, 2022

Late-night weed burning leads to fire in downtown Rockland

Rockland fire chief said if the fire had not been called in when it was, there could have been a serious blaze in a downtown building.
Published
June 4, 2022

Worker dies after building collapses on him in Rockland

The incident occurred about 8:20 a.m. Saturday at a residence on Crescent Street, where a construction company was removing a carport.
Published
May 27, 2022

Some ferry runs to Vinalhaven canceled this weekend

The reduced service was prompted by a COVID-19 case coupled with an ongoing staffing shortage.
Published
May 19, 2022

You can buy a Rockland house for $1 but you have to move it from the property

Homeowner says if there are no takers she will have to tear down the house overlooking the South End waterfront.