Rockland News

A farming organization with a strong grassroots history announced Wednesday that it received a gift of $1 million to help support and train new farmers, the largest financial donation in its history.

Lavon S. Ames III, 50, of Vinalhaven, loaded firearm or crossbow in motor vehicle, $200 fine; night hunting, dismissed; possess unregistered deer, $300 fine; violating condition of release, dismissed.

As "Back to School" sales hit full swing, Rockland Businesswoman Stephanie Williams has once again taken it upon herself to lead the charge to provide backpacks full of school supplies to as many Rockland area children as possible.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the city of Rockland a grant in the amount of $198,000 for improvements at the Knox County Regional Airport.

Well cared for home on over two acres of land just a short ride into town. Features single floor living, hardwood floors, open kitchen & living room, three season sunroom, large private deck, NEW heating system, circular driveway.

Anna Goff of Rockland tries her hand at driving workhorses as farm co-owner Seth Yentes walks alongside during the Workhorse and Worksong Hootenany.

Those interested in a career in the criminal justice field will find a number of opportunities at University College at Rockland this fall.

Students from China, Colombia, Italy and Spain gather following their final presentations on the last day of their three-week immersion.

A former Maine man was convicted Monday of bashing his wife on the head with a rock and pushing her off a cliff because of a dispute over an affair and a $4 million inheritance.

Two lobstermen spent the better part of July 15 floating in a life raft in pea soup fog near Vinalhaven after their fishing vessel, the Kendra and Maysie , reportedly hit a ledge and sank.

The Rockland Planning Board will consider Tuesday night a proposal to convert a stately downtown house into an office building.

The injury did not appear to be serious and the person was taken to Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport more as a precaution, said Rockland Police Sgt.

The lantern lit walking tours, led by the mysterious Lady in the Red Cloak, explore ghosts and history, spirits and mystery.

Decades after gray seals were all but wiped out in New England waters, the population has rebounded so much that some frustrated residents are calling for a controlled hunt.

Decades after gray seals were all but wiped out in New England waters, the population has rebounded so much that some frustrated residents are calling for a controlled hunt.

Musicians, bring instruments and voices and make music together informally at Sail, Power and Steam Museum at Sharp's Point South, 75 Mechanic St., Rockland.

Journey's End Marina one of the largest full service marina's in Maine is currently looking to hire an experienced the service writer.

Mike grew up in western Massachusetts and graduated from Hartwick College with a B.A. in philosophy.

From the 1930s to right before World War II, Economy's Fruit had a delivery truck that would deliver fruit and produce on a weekly basis to the communities of South Thomaston, St George, Tenants Harbor, Port Clyde, and Spruce Head.

Produced by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine, the ride winds along idyllic country roads past swimming ponds and lighthouses, offering stunning views of the Maine coast.