Rockland News

While some city officials are trying to convince the citizens of Rockland to buy into the pay-as-you-throw method of paying for trash disposal, others in the community have launched a petition drive aimed at defeating it, saying it will cost residents more.

Elizabeth Dickerson confirmed this week she is not running for reelection to the Rockland City Council, but she will seek another term in the Maine House.

Chicken of the Seais celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2014 as an iconic American brand and is giving Rockland residents the chance to join in the celebration Aug. 1-3 - and even to win $10,000 instantly.

The very talented and energetic Sean Fleming will take center stage in a solo concert Friday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. at Broad Bay Congregational UCC, 941 Main St./Route 220.

Lobster rolls, lobster shooters, lobster everything. It must be the 67th Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland.

The Rockland CareerCenter, part of the Maine Department of Labor, and in conjunction with its partners offer a variety of services to help people find employment or upgrade skills and employers to find qualified workers.

Ever been to one? Wednesday July 30th is the date. Come join us at the Rockland Public Library on 80 Union Street at 6PM til 8PM.

Coming to Rockland to visit the Farnsworth Museum ? I strongly suggest you plan a stop in Thomaston at the Haynes Gallery on Main St. As you walk up the steps to the gallery, you are invited in by 2 friendly pups, Josie and her fluffy white side kick, Honey.

On Friday, August 1, at 2 p.m., the Farnsworth Art Museum will present a special gallery tour of the current "The Wyeths, Maine and the Sea" exhibition by Farnsworth Registrar Angela Waldron, who curated the show.

Maine police say three teenagers have been charged with setting fire to multiple outhouses at a public beach in Rockland this month.

Kalloch had filed papers to run but then withdrew from the race on June 19, explaining that he didn't think he would have time to devote to the campaign.

Most often when one hears of someone trying to make it as an artist the old phrase "starving artist" pops into one's head.

The 67th annual Maine Lobster Festival kicks off Wednesday in Rockland with five days of festivities that celebrate the state's signature seafood.

Weekly series presents national blues artists in the upstairs music room of Time Out Pub, 275 Main St., Rockland.

"Turning Whiskey into Dancing" is the appropriate tag line of Wicked Blues Band.

On Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m., Bruce Gamage, local auctioneer and appraiser, will be on hand to identify those old or odd curiosities that one may have wondered about for ages.

Close to everything that Rockland has to offer, 3BR home w/ a nice open yard & deck off the back of the house, large enough to accommodate an above ground swimming pool.

The Velvet Lounge music series of Rock City CafA©, 316 Main St., will host Joint Relief with G.G. Ellis and Cole Barbour Friday, Aug. 1, from 7 to 9 p.m. Rockland native Ellis is a singer and drummer who played for many years in Austin, Texas, Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Thirteen authors from Maine Authors Publishing of Rockland will attend the Maine Lobster Festival Wednesday through Sunday, July 30 through Aug. 3, for book signings.

Location: Rockland Public Library and Ashwood Waldorf School, 80 Union St., Rockland, and 180 Park St., Rockport, Rockland and Rockport, Maine Ashwood Waldorf School, serving children preschool-grade 8 in Rockport, is launching a Forest Kindergarten program this fall for children 4-6 yrs.