Rockland News

Extensively renovated home in "Turn Key" condition sitting on a sunny South facing .44 acre intown lot featuring:NEW roof,siding,exterior trim,topped chimney.New kitchen cabinets & 2 new bathrooms,windows,doors,flooring,drywall,electrical & interior paint Mike Garrigan and his wife relocated to Maine from Naples, Florida in the summer of 2000.

Rockland and Thomaston firefighters were called to the Knox County Jail June 17 after smoke was reported coming from vents in the minimum security area.

Artist Jamie Wyeth and his wife, Phyllis Wyeth, enjoy conversation with visitors at the Friday opening of his new exhibit at the Brandywine River Museum.

The city's zoning board of appeals will hear a Rockland man's request Wednesday night to continue to park tow trucks at his home.

After being postponed due to the inclement weather on Saturday, the ride took place on Sunday, June 9. In spite of the last minute date change, more than 80 riders participated in the event, enjoying the scenic route and the post-ride cookout.

A 34-year-old Rockland man was arrested June 14 after he reportedly stole one vehicle from Main Street and then attempted to commandeer two newer models from an Oliver Street home.

A 5-kilometer run/walk around the city has been added to the summer solstice downtown celebration on Saturday, June 22. The run/walk, sponsored by The First, begins at 6 p.m., with walkers leaving at 5:30 p.m., all from the Navigator Motor Inn parking lot.

The season's first races were held Saturday at Boothbay Harbor. Fishermen were back at it on Sunday with more races in Rockland.

A short commute to Camden or Rockland, located on a side street between Route 17 and Route 90 and less than a mile from Camden Hills.

Camden poet Gayle Portnow and Rockland poet George Chappell will read from their works Wednesday, June 26, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Jensen's Pharmacy, 91 Camden St./Route 1, in the Breakwater Marketplace.

Located at 6 North Main Street in Rockland, same parking lot as Wasses Hot Dogs.

The Sail Power and Steam Museum, 75 Mechanic St. Rockland, annual Family Fun Days.

Makeup artist Kathryn Raymond, right, laughs as Leroy Peasley jokes around after she finished his makeup on Friday, before the VA Maine Healthcare Systems-Togus' Creative Arts Festival at the Augusta Civic Center.

U.S. Coast Guard Station Rockland held a "Change of Command" ceremony Friday, June 14, in which new station Commanding Officer Justin Uyttewaal and his family were welcomed to the community.

Harold Garde @ 90, an evening celebrating local artist Harold Garde, will take place Wednesday, June 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Waterfall Arts, 256 High St. The evening will begin with a screening of "Harold Garde/Working Artist/Directors Cut," directed by Dale Schierholt for PBS in 2008, followed by a question and answer session with the artist.

Lucie Bauer and Frank Mundo of the First Universalist Church in Rockland will present a special talk on the moral impetus behind environmental action, as well as on the formative actions of the Church's Green Sanctuary, at Merryspring Nature Center on Tuesday, June 18 at 12:00 noon.

Those interested in whether transit could work in Midcoast Maine will want to attend one of two upcoming public informational meetings.

A 49-year-old Camden man was fined $250 Thursday after being convicted of exposing himself to female workers inside a convenience store.

Don't miss the band Tomorrow Morning performing a mixture of Pop / Acoustic Rock / Reggae / Hip Hop this Friday, June 14, at 9 p.m. at Trackside Station, 4 Union St., Rockland.

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