Maia Sharp and Antje Duvekot will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland. Nashville’s Maia Sharp and Boston’s Antje Duvekot are well-regarded singer-songwriters with extensive catalogs who released new albums last year – “Restless Thoughts” and “New Wild West,” respectively. Sharp and Duvekot have never played […]
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Proposed Brunswick-Rockland excursion train would include fine-dining car
AmeriStarRail wants to launch a passenger line on a 57-mile stretch from Brunswick to Rockland, with stops in Bath, Wiscasset and Newcastle.
Storm causes less damage than expected at Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse
The Jan. 10 storm tore off siding, but the storm that followed 3 days later didn’t compound the damage as much as anticipated.
Brunswick-Rockland Downeaster extension eyed with federal grant
Amtrak’s Downeaster was awarded a grant to explore extending the line on a 57-mile stretch from Brunswick to Rockland known as the Rockland Branch.
Coast Guard opens inquiry into collapse of mast on Maine schooner that killed a passenger
An official says the formal inquiry is intended to determine what led to the collapse and identify anything that can help improve maritime safety.
Fatal mast accident Monday was not schooner’s first mishap
Two recent accidents also befell the ship when it was under a different owner and captain.
Rockland doctor identified as woman killed after mast breaks aboard schooner
Dr. Emily Mecklenburg, 40, of Rockland, was killed when the top of the rear mast of the Rockland-based Grace Bailey split and fell, striking multiple people.
Maine public meetings struggle to curb hate on Zoom
After a spate of virtual ‘bombings’ of racist and antisemitic comments, some communities are changing the rules. With free speech, it’s a fine line.
Man who died off Rockland Breakwater was an expert swimmer, friend says
Martin Turecky, 57, suffered a medical problem while training with others on Sunday, authorities say.
Ferry damaged rudders, propellers when it struck ledge near Vinalhaven
The Capt. Richard G. Spear, the Maine State Ferry Service’s newest ferry, had just left Vinalhaven bound for Rockland when it hit the ledge, transportation officials said Thursday.