The Worthington Scholarship Foundation plans to begin accepting applications for the high school graduating class of 2023 on Jan. 1, 2023. To be eligible to apply for the foundation’s scholarship, students must be Maine residents, and graduating seniors at a participating high school with plans to enroll full-time at a partner college or university. Selection […]
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Woman killed after being struck at crosswalk in Rockland
Lorraine Hall, 70, died from her injuries following incident at the intersection of Ocean and Suffolk streets.
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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.
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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.
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Owner of Victory Chimes wooden schooner putting vessel up for sale
The historic schooner was built in 1900 as a cargo vessel.
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South Bristol artist’s paintings on show at Rockland gallery
South Bristol artist Sally Loughridge returns this year to show recent original land and seascape paintings into September at Archipelago art and craft gallery, the Island Institute’s store, at 386 Main St., in Rockland. A retired psychologist and year-round resident of Maine for more than 23 years, Loughridge never tires of the state’s natural beauty, […]
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Rockland-based foundation seeks composer award applications
The Ellis-Beauregard Foundation Composer Award, now in its fourth year, is offering a $25,000 commission with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra through a juried national competition. The 2022 jury includes Pulitzer Prize-winner John Harbison, composer Chen Yi and conductor André Raphel, according to a news release by the foundation, based in Rockland. In its first three […]
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Rockland theater seeks short film submissions
The competition for middle and high school students is open until Oct. 31.
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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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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.