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    Obituaries for October 22, 2008  Oct 22, 2008
    Rockport Pilot, Newspaper of Aransas County, Rockport, TX ... He moved to the Rockport area because his first shrimp boat had been built and documented here ... He is survived by his wife, Connie of Rockport. (Rockport Pilot, TX)

    David Jones, 74; director's influence spanned Atlantic  Oct 3, 2008
    NEW YORK - David Jones, a cerebral and versatile British-born director who worked on projects as esoteric as the neglected plays of Maxim Gorky, as admired as the films "84 Charing Cross Road" and "Betrayal," and as widely seen as television's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," died Sept. 18 in Rockport, Maine. He was 74 and lived in New York City and Rockport, having moved to the United States two decades ago. (Boston Globe)

    Pollution-Credit Trading Opens in 10 U.S. States as Global Warming Remedy  Sep 23, 2008
    That's about 9 percent more than 2007 emissions in the region, according to a Sept. 3 from the consulting firm , based in Rockport, Maine. Utilities may buy at auctions, or from third parties in the market, and must hold allowances equal to their emissions. (Bloomberg -- US)

    Prime time in midcoast Maine  Sep 14, 2008
    Nowhere is that song more sweetly sung than in midcoast Maine, a region that encompasses such postcard-pretty communities as Camden, Rockport, Rockland, Lincolnville, and seven others ... The Samoset Resort in Rockport, where I stayed for a travel writers' conference this month, has a golf course outside its doors and views aplenty of Penobscot Bay. (Boston Globe)

    Catholic family day at Bishop Fenwick marks 200th anniversary of Archdiocese of Boston  Sep 11, 2008
    "Hope is alive in every parish," said Auxiliary Bishop Francis X. Irwin, who oversees 58 parishes from Rockport to Woburn. "We are part of a church that is getting back on its feet. As [clergy] we are here to walk with [people] in faith.". (Boston Globe)

    Corn off the Cob  Aug 18, 2008
    CRISPY LOCAL HALIBUT WITH SHUCKED CORN/ROCKPORT LOBSTER SUCCOTASH $25, Isabella ... To make the tasty 'tash, chef Brian Counihan sautes shallots, just-picked corn from Verrill Farm, fresh green chickpeas and green beans, then ups the ante by adding small chunks of Rockport lobster. (Boston Globe)

    Supreme Court Chief Taken to Hospital After Fall  Aug 18, 2008
    ROCKPORT, Maine, July 30 -- was rushed to a hospital here Monday afternoon after suffering a seizure at his summer island home, a Supreme Court spokeswoman said ... He said Roberts was "aware and alert" when he arrived at the community medical facility, which is nestled among trees on the edge of Rockport, a picturesque Maine village about 90 miles northeast of. (Yahoo News -- Supreme Court)

    COMPLETE LIST: Is there a stroke center near you?  Aug 12, 2008
    Full list: Is there a primary stroke center near you. Full list: Is there a primary stroke center near you. (USA Today -- News)

    Skirting the shore in Maine  Jul 13, 2008
    Kayaks and other gear can be rented from in Rockport; 888/236-8797. This close-to-shore itinerary doesn't require much experience, but you should know basic kayaking safety practices. (CNN -- Travel)

    Mount takes over at Wesley United Methodist Church  Jul 13, 2008
    She has preached in Lynn, Reading and Rockport and is excited to begin her ministry now at the mixed-language Korean and English congregation of Wesley UMC.. The church has always been a really important part of my life, said Mount I m really looking forward to getting to know the current congregation. (Medford Transcript, MA)

    Got a novel in ya?  Jun 27, 2008
    Barlow has been teaching adult education classes in the Midcoast since 1989 and recently wrapped up a course on novel writing skills for the Five-Town CSD adult education program based in Rockport. She notes with pride that she has been associated with four writers who now are published authors, and while she personally shies away from the spotlight, she will have her own work published this summer. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Rockport woman part of opposition to Maine civil rights repeal  Jun 21, 2008
    ROCKPORT While the Christian Civic League of Maine gathers signatures seeking to force a vote to remove equal rights protections for Maines gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender citizens, a group called Equality Maine is spreading the word against the proposal. Lucie Bauer of Rockport, a member of Equality Maine, was at the polls Tuesday, June 10, to inform residents of the possibility that a vote on this matter could be coming up ... The Rockport woman said she gathered 50 signatures... (Courier Publications, ME)

    April sales show upswing  Jun 19, 2008
    The Rockland market includes all of except Camden, Rockport, Hope and Appleton ... The Camden market which includes Camden, Rockport, Hope and Appleton, as well as the neighboring towns of Lincolnville and Islesboro reported sales of $8. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Vehicle strikes pole, darkens neighborhoods  Jun 17, 2008
    ROCKLAND Power was cut off for some parts of Rockland and Rockport Sunday afternoon, after a Jeep slammed into a utility pole. Photo courtesy of Rockland Fire Department. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Camden Hope & Rockport people indicted by grand jury  Jun 14, 2008
    Catherine C. Morrill, 51, of Hope was indicted for criminal OUI for a March 20 incident in Rockport ... Jacob A. Crawford, 24, Rockport, operating after revocation ... Lawrence Wotton Jr., 41, Rockland, was indicted for violating conditions of release and unlawful possession of oxycodone for an April 24 incident in Rockport. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Over a half-century of togetherness  Jun 14, 2008
    He worked winters at Florida resorts and summers at places like the Samoset in Rockport, the Colony Hotel in Kennebunkport and the Mount Washington Hotel in New Hampshire. In those days, it was nice to get into that kind or work, Merle said. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Knox County grand jury issues indictments  Jun 13, 2008
    Lawrence Wotton, Jr., 41, Rockland, was indicted for violating conditions of release and unlawful possession of oxycodone for an April 24 incident in Rockport ... Catherine C. Morrill, 51, of Hope was indicted for criminal OUI for a March 20 incident in Rockport ... Melissa J. Thompson, 27, of Rockland was indicted for burglary and theft for a March 4 incident in Rockport when she allegedly entered the residence of Shaun Grant and took his duffle bag, clothing, gloves and iPod. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Erickson Farm Campaign nears goal  Jun 12, 2008
    ROCKPORT A lightning-fast fundraising effort designed to preserve the Erickson Farm on Route 90 in Rockport is nearing its $1 ... Ron Howard recently updated the banner at the Erickson Farm on Route 90 in Rockport to show progress on the fundraising campaign ... Aldermere Farm is a Rockport landmark, known for its Belted Galloway cattle, and actively engaged in supporting other farms with educational programs, technical assistance, and hay sales. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Camden Hills Regional High School graduation held June 5  Jun 9, 2008
    ROCKPORT - The following are a few photos taken at the graduation, which was held June 5. Class Marshals Kate Fetterman and Josh Dufour prepare to lead the Class of 2008 in the march. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Mid Coast Solid Waste hires new manager  Jun 6, 2008
    ROCKPORT MidCoast Solid Waste Corporation has hired Jim Guerra, the manager of Tri-County Solid Waste in Union as their new manager ... MCSWC provides solid waste disposal facilities for Camden, Rockport, Lincolnville and Hope. (Courier Publications, ME)

    UPDATED: Local leaders react to Boston Financial's expansion to Rockland  Jun 4, 2008
    Matthew Simmons is owner of Simmons nternational and a seasonal resident of Rockport ... The Smiths have been involved in numerous successful business ventures, including Maine Sport Outfitters in Rockport, Lord Camden Inn in Camden and are partners in the Breakwater Marketplace in Rockland ... Kislak is a seasonal resident of Rockport and a real estate developer from Florida. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Remote health monitoring system to be set up June 10 at Rockport hospital  Jun 3, 2008
    ROCKPORT Penobscot Bay Healthcare has raised almost $220,000 for the electronic intensive care initiative, set to launch at in June. The electronic ICU uses advanced voice, data and video technology, along with early warning software, to enable clinicians at the bedside to co-manage patients at PBMC with the intensive care team that at Maine Medical Center. (Courier Publications, ME)

    One fine day for Camden 10K  Jun 3, 2008
    44:46; 28, Jared Todd, 35, Rockport, 44:47; 29, Kasey Greenleaf, 31, Washington, 44:51; 30, Alden Robbins, 33, Searsmont, 45:00; 31, Scott Potter, 28, Bangor, 45:12; 32, Darrah Cunningham, 30, Waldo, 45:17; 33, Vern Demmons, 62, Warren, 45:37; 34, Gerry Mirabile, 48, Rockport, 45:39; 35, Peter Edwards, 43, Camden, 45:51; 36, Robert Weiler, 56, Camden, 46:10; 37, Bonnie Wescott, 36, Warren, 46:20; 38, Dewey Meteer, 61, Nobleboro, 47:16; 39, Michael Weferling, 17, Camden, 47:47; 40, Wendi Luther,... (Courier Publications, ME)

    Area events honor cancer survival, fund research  Jun 3, 2008
    Midcoast, June 27-28, Camden Hills Regional High School, Rockport. For more information, call 800-ACS-2345 or visit. (Bangor Daily News)

    Knit one, purl two Its not just for Grandma anymore  May 31, 2008
    Toni Vander Veer of Spruce Head knits for fun and relaxation, and donates much of what she makes to in Rockport ... Toni Vander Veer of Spruce Head has taken classes from VanDyke and is a volunteer knitter for a program at in Rockport that provides knitted hats, blankets and other items to patients ... Bill Huntington of Hope Spinnery, a wind-powered fiber mill, is a self-taught knitter who has taught adult education classes at Five-Towns CSD in Rockport s Adult Education Program. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Rockland slips, slides past Camden Hills  May 29, 2008
    ROCKPORT The Camden Hills baseball team has put together a fairly nice stretch of games of late, but it was Rockland s day to shine Tuesday. The Windjammers (5-8) had a three-game win streak snapped by Rockland (3-9) Tuesday with an 8-1 loss in a game halted in the fifth inning due to a steady rain that made the field unplayable. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Rockland softball mauls Camden Hills  May 29, 2008
    ROCKPORT Wins have been hard to come by for the Camden Hills softball team of late. Trying to stay warm and dry at first base as the rain falls Tuesday in a game against Rockland is Windjammer Katherine Johanson. (Courier Publications, ME)

    2008 Maine Sea Princesses announced  May 29, 2008
    Lindsey Anne Young of Rockport, , 2008. Daughter of Karen and Linwood Young II. Sponsors: Central Maine Power Co., Rockport Steel, Offshore Restaurant and Graffam Bros. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Midcoast retail sales continue slide in March  May 28, 2008
    The largest single category of sales in the Rockland market (that includes all of except Camden, Rockport, Hope and Appleton) was motor vehicle sales ... The Camden market (Camden, Rockport, Hope, Appleton, Lincolnville and Islesboro) reported sales of $7 million during March. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Noted trauma surgeon drowns  May 24, 2008
    The 72-year-old surgeon plunged into the 48-degree water about 3 p.m. in Rockport Harbor, along with Kevin Wilkins, a 46-year-old resident of Salem, when they were rowing their dinghy to a moored boat, the Coast Guard said ... Hirsch was later pronounced dead at Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport, Maine. (Boston Globe)

    Open house at Beech Hill house in Rockport June 7  May 24, 2008
    ROCKPORT Beech Nut, the stone house at the summit of Beech Hill, will be open to the public 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 7. Beech Nut, the historic stone house, sits at the summit of Beech Hill in Rockport ... This local landmark, which is featured on the Rockport town seal and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Maine, has finally been brought back to its old glory. (Courier Publications, ME)

    A Masschusetts man drowns after boat flips in Rockport Harbor  May 24, 2008
    ROCKPORT - One man died after being pulled from Rockport Harbor Friday afternoon, despite attempts by rescue personnel to revive him. The first rescued man walks to meet rescue personnel at Rockport Marine ... Barthel was not sure of the man's age or the name of the other man, who was taken to in Rockport. (Courier Publications, ME)

    $500K campaign to preserve farmland  May 24, 2008
    ROCKPORT Land along Route 90 that once was the Ericksons dairy farm will forever be protected from development, according to an agreement between Aldermere Farm and Maine Farmland Trust. A collaboration between Maine Farmland Trust of Belfast, and Aldermere Farm in Rockport is intended keep a large tract of Route 90 farmland productive ... The farms location, near both Rockport Elementary and s is ideal, Howard said. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Boston surgeon drowns in Maine  May 24, 2008
    ROCKPORT, Maine - A prominent Boston surgeon has drowned in Maine after the dinghy he was in capsized in 48-degree waters ... The Coast Guard said it got a call about 3 p.m. that two people were in the water after capsizing while rowing to a moored boat in Rockport harbor. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    YMCA in Rockport has enough pledges to pay off construction debt  May 23, 2008
    ROCKPORT The reports that it has received sufficient contributions and pledges to pay off all remaining debt on the construction of its five-year-old facility on Union Street. This ends nearly a decade of fund raising. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Belfast boys tennis moves to 10-0 to top EM B rankings  May 21, 2008
    ROCKPORT The Belfast boys tennis team continued to rack up the wins with convincing victories over Maranacook on Friday and Midcoast rival Camden Hills on Monday. On Tuesday they were rewarded by receiving the news that Belfast was ranked No. 1 in the latest Maine Principal's Association Heal Point standings for Eastern Class B tennis for the first time ever. (Courier Publications, ME)

    What to do on your summer vacation  May 21, 2008
    It's a wonderful celebration of wine, food and song at a terrific resort in gorgeous Rockport, Maine. Make a mini vacation of it and enjoy a wine dinner with Hess Collection, a Grand Tasting Gala at the Farnsworth Museum, Flight nights, a tapas and Spanish wine evening and A Tour of Italy in 7 Glasses with Riccardo Legnaro among many other events. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Events listings  May 18, 2008
    Rockport Chamber Music Festival Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St., Rockport ... Bay Chamber Concerts Rockport Series Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St., Rockport ... Windhover Dance Company Windhover Center for Performing Arts, 257R Granite St., Rockport; indoors in case of rain. (Boston Globe)

    Climbing on Knox Mill smokestack now to be allowed Downtown Camden businesses like the idea  May 18, 2008
    outraged wrote on May 17, 2008 5:35 PM:" Do you recall how Star Trek's Harry Mudd women's circuits overloaded before they shut down? That's how I feel.Would YOU buy a condo where they would be people propelling past your windows? Okay. Maybe they won't be seen - or maybe the people that buy them will be rock-climbers.But what a completely bizarre activity for the center of Camden. And first they vote no, then change the vote to yes. Have the Camden and Rockport officials merged into one? And how... (Courier Publications, ME)

    Ocean energy institute takes different tack  May 18, 2008
    Harbor Park LLC consists of Mathew and Ellen Simmons, who are seasonal residents of Rockport; Marianne and Stuart Smith of Camden; Jay Kislak who is a seasonal resident of Rockport; and Tom and Linda Meyer, who are seasonal residents of Lincolnville. Matthew Simmons is the founder and operator of the energy firm Simmons ny International. (Courier Publications, ME)

    $1,000 door prize offered to promote Maine Home & Lifestyle Expo in Camden on Friday  May 16, 2008
    The Expo is put on by the Camden Rockport Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Union Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Maine Contractors ers Alliance. Paul Kelley, director of operations and membership services at the Camden area chamber, said We have been astounded by the spirit of collaboration and support from the area business community, working together to make this event a showcase, not only for the Expo, but for our organizations, their members, the towns and... (Courier Publications, ME)

    Camden businesses plan for action as economy pinches Seek ties with different groups and Rockland  May 16, 2008
    This idea grew during the meeting, and it was generally agreed that groups such as the Camden Downtown Business Group, Camden Area Futures Group, the Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce, town government, Friends of Midcoast Maine, and the Knox-Waldo Regional Economic Development Council, should name representatives to the alliance group ... Then this year the Rockland area chamber announced it would no longer collaborate with the Camden area chamber in the annual Business Showcase... (Courier Publications, ME)

    Camden appoints new fire chief Chris Farley  May 15, 2008
    His mother is from Camden and his father is from Rockport. Farley grew up in New Hampshire, and went to Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H., where he studied criminal justice. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Farmland preservation talk May 15 at Camden library  May 15, 2008
    Maine Farmland Trust is partnering with Aldermere Farm to preserve the Erickson Farm on Route 90 in Rockport ... This is its first project in the Camden/Rockport area, and Maine Farmland Trust sees this as a first in many projects designed to help revitalize midcoast farming ... The land is located close to the Rockport Elementary School, the independent Ashwood School, and the Camden/Rockport High School. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Spring events at Aldermere Farm scheduled  May 14, 2008
    ROCKPORT Aldermere Farm in Rockport is offering programs and events this spring that will appeal to agricultural and nature lovers alike. The spring Farmhand Program will be offered on Thursdays for six weeks, May 15 through June 19, from 3:30 p.m to 5 p.m. The program is for youngsters age 11 to 18. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Long-time Camden police chief Albert Smith dead at 82 Was named Maine Police Chief of the Year in 1968  May 14, 2008
    Burial with military honors will follow in the Rockville Cemetery, Rockport. Memorial donations may be made to Aurora Masonic Lodge No. 50, P.O. Box 1, Rockland, Maine 04841 or the Camden Police Dept. Scholarship Fund, 31 Washington St., Camden, Maine 04843. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Womens Health Conference set  May 13, 2008
    A summer resident of Rockport, she is founder and president of the Sunshine Lady Foundation, which donated $1 million to General Hospital for surgical units. Organizers held a tea party and press conference Monday to announce the events and Mark Biscone, executive director of the hospital, said much has changed since he arrived at General Hospital in 1978. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Driver leads police on high-speed chase  May 13, 2008
    Rockport police were out of position, so Deputy John Palmer in Union was radioed to handle the call. Palmer, in turn, radioed Maine State Police and other deputies for assistance. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Camden & Rockport unlikely to merge police forces at present  May 10, 2008
    ROCKPORT After a joint meeting of the Camden and Rockport selectboards on Thursday, May 8, it now seems unlikely the two towns police departments will be consolidated ... Rockport selectmen Bob Nichols, Bob Duke, Sani Fogel, Tom Murphy, Town Manager Bob Peabody and Town Planner Tom Ford attended ... Camden is represented by the Maine Association of Police and Rockport by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Water company seeks rate hikes for Camden & Rockland area customers  May 9, 2008
    WEST ROCKPORT The cost of water for most local residents may increase by more than 10 percent by next spring ... "We have focused on replacing aging infrastructure throughout the system. While the need for systematic replacement is prudent and critical given that this water system was first built in the late 1800s, there is a significant cost difference in todays prices versus those in place when the infrastructure was first installed.She noted that the new storage tank expected to... (Courier Publications, ME)

    Rockport based water company seeks rate increase  May 9, 2008
    ROCKPORT Aqua Maine Inc. filed a two-step water rate increase request, May 6, with the Maine Public Utilities Commission for its Camden and Division ... The Camden and water system serves 7,700 customers in Rockland, Camden, Rockport, Thomaston, Owls Head, Warren and Union and is one of 20 Maine water systems owned or operated by Aqua. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Windjammer boys tennis back on course  May 9, 2008
    At Rockport Wednesday, Camden Hills (4-1) bounced back from its first loss of the season on Tuesday against Belfast by sweeping Maine Central Institute. The individual results, with Windjammers listed first, were: In singles, Willie Levine (4-1) beat Danny Van, 6-0, 6-0; Aaron English (5-0) defeated Ben Lee, 6-2, 6-0; and DJ Watson (3-2) beat Art Jarupanitkul, 7-5, 7-5. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Camden-Rockport animal shelter appoints director and staff  May 8, 2008
    ROCKPORTWilliam C. Amidon of Camden has been appointed director of the Camden-Rockport Animal Rescue League. He will have his office in CRARLs Sexton Shelter, at 146 Camden St., Rockport ... Friends and supporters of CRARL are invited to stop by the shelter and meet the new staff members, as well as admire the new outside cat porches constructed by builders from Phi Home Design in Rockport, with materials donated by David Hill, who adopted a puppy from the shelter last year. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Camden area chamber of commerce names interim leader Lawyer says agreement over fired director is near  May 8, 2008
    CAMDEN Without acknowledging that it fired executive director Claire Adams last month, the board of the Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce says the organization will be led temporarily by Paul Kelley Jr. ... icequeen wrote on May 8, 2008 8:25 AM:" If Ms. Adams was such a competant ED, this firing would not have occurred. She had 2 years to show that she could perform the duties of the job description of Chamber Director.We are a member-driven chamber that has basic expectations... (Courier Publications, ME)

    Out with the old cooker, in with the new  May 8, 2008
    The new cooking units are being built by Rockport Steel. One of the eight units has been completed and was tested and certified by the state last week, Emery said, and the seven other cookers are now under construction. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Supreme Court Chief Taken to Hospital After Fall  May 5, 2008
    ROCKPORT, Maine, July 30 -- was rushed to a hospital here Monday afternoon after suffering a seizure at his summer island home, a Supreme Court spokeswoman said ... He said Roberts was "aware and alert" when he arrived at the community medical facility, which is nestled among trees on the edge of Rockport, a picturesque Maine village about 90 miles northeast of. (Yahoo News -- Supreme Court)

    Camden Hills Regional High School bands get the gold  May 4, 2008
    ROCKPORT The high schools symphonic and concert bands, conducted by Nancy Rowe, recently earned gold awards at the Maine Band Directors Association Festival held in Scarborough. s symphonic and concert bands earned gold awards at the Maine Band Directors Association Festival. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Get your garden growing  May 4, 2008
    Rockports Plants Unlimited owner Hammon Buck, left, sales manager Bill Moore and vegetable grower Kate Maddocks can help a new gardener get started ... Bill Moore, sales manager at Plants Unlimited in Rockport, said new gardeners sometimes have the temptation to create an enormous garden, but he recommends just the opposite ... Sady, who has been the caretaker at the Dodge Estate in Rockport for the past 12 years, follows the organic practices that. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Aldermere Farm to hold annual Calf Unveiling  May 2, 2008
    ROCKPORT Aldermere Farm, 20 Russell Ave., will hold its seventh annual free Calf Unveiling Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10 ... Aldermere Farm in Rockport will hold its annual Calf Unveiling Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Save a little green on U.S. golf getaways, from $179  May 2, 2008
    You can take a swing at a PGA-course in Palm Beach or a Nicklaus design in Colorado, tee off with scenic views of the Rio Grande Valley in Santa Fe, birdie by the sea in Rockport, or putt with your girlfriends in Naples ... Rockland, from $378 per room After reserving the at Samoset Resort in Rockport, you'll be treated to a night in the newly refurbished guest rooms. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Get with a pro and start shooting  Apr 20, 2008
    The truly dedicated shooters sign up at Maine Media Workshops in Rockport, probably the best photography school in the Northeast. Its offerings range from digital darkroom to portraiture, with degree programs that include a yearlong professional certificate course. (Boston Globe)

    Penobscot View Grange in Rockport strives to increase membership  Apr 18, 2008
    ROCKPORT As many other Grange organizations are closing their doors, members of Penobscot View Grange is striving to keep theirs open. Penobscot View Grange Secretary Gladys Hardy of Lincolnville, and Master Ned Berry of South Hope, hold an award from the Knox Pomona Grange. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Camden Hills should dominate yet again  Apr 17, 2008
    ROCKPORT The Camden Hills girls tennis team appears ready to return to the Eastern Class B championship for the second straight year. This year, however, they will strive to get over the hump and advance to the state title match. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Earth Day Week Events: A complete statewide listing  Apr 17, 2008
    April 19: Green Fair, Rockport, 10-4, at Plants Unlimited on Route 1. Talks by leading horticulturists, eco-friendly groups, cooking demonstrations, music activities and food. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Eco-friendly beauty solutions  Apr 17, 2008
    Avena Botanicals, 219 Mill St., Rockport; 594-0694. Dr. Hauschka Skin Care Inc., online at and available locally at nordstrom skin care studio, 389 Main St. Rockland; 594-5077. (Courier Publications, ME)

    PenBay Medical Center treats the Earth like a patient  Apr 16, 2008
    ROCKPORT nurse Kathleen Florance seems to delight in her role as the hospitals green police officer. s Shades of Green Project Coordinator Kathleen Florance stands with one of her environmental displays at the hospital. (Courier Publications, ME)

    NEW: Belfast area plane crash leaves pilot missing  Apr 8, 2008
    madprussian wrote on Apr 7, 2008 8:34 AM:" A sad tragedy. Years back, when I was perhaps five or six, a military jet (not sure from with branch) came in low across Rockland, and going down fast. One parachuted out and landed in the woods in Rockport. The other apparently stayed with the jet, for whatever reason. I have no idea how far the jet went but neither it nor the pilot inside was ever found. ". The opinions expressed in reader-posted comments are not necessarily the opinions of... (Courier Publications, ME)

    Camden Lions see globally with eyeglass campaign  Apr 6, 2008
    McKellar is also working with students at the Riley School in Rockport who have helped raise money and also started a letter writing campaign to the students at the Columbian farm school ... And as part of the Lions regular club work, members will be collecting used glasses at The Green Fair at Plants Unlimited on Route 1 in Rockport, April 19. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Voters can decide on riverside footpath at tannery site  Apr 3, 2008
    Dave Miramant, the representative for Camden and Rockport in the Maine Legislature, said that in his travels as an airline pilot he has seen other communities use conservation of green space to boost their attractiveness to businesses. He said the city of Spokane, Wash. (Courier Publications, ME)

    102 inches of snow recorded at Rockport weather station  Apr 2, 2008
    WEST ROCKPORT The storm of March 28 put the Midcoast at more than 100 inches of snowfall for the season ... In March, a total of 16 inches of snow was recorded at Aqua Maine Inc. in West Rockport, and 6. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Hibbard's back where he belongs with Windjammer softball  Mar 31, 2008
    ROCKPORT When the Camden Hills softball team takes to the diamond this spring, a former Windjammer coach will be back in the trenches with them ... The Windjammers experienced one of their best seasons with Coach Hib in 1999, when then-Camden-Rockport finished fifth in Eastern Class B with a 12-8 overall record. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Land Trust Seeks Volunteer Stewards  Mar 29, 2008
    Volunteers are needed to serve as land stewards for individual Preserves and Conservation Easements throughout our 15-town service region from Rockport to Prospect. Join us in helping to monitor the new Hatchet Mountain Preserve in Hope, to maintain wildlife habitat and the organic blueberry fields at Beech Hill in Rockport, to rid one of our various Preserves along the Passagassawakeag in Belfast of invasive species or by being a Beech Hill docent. (Courier Publications, ME)

    EXCLUSIVE: Hundreds of jobs may be coming to Rockland  Mar 29, 2008
    Matthew Simmons is owner of Simmons nternational and a seasonal resident of Rockport ... The Smiths have been involved in numerous successful business ventures, including Maine Sport Outfitters in Rockport, Lord Camden Inn in Camden and are partners in the Breakwater Marketplace in Rockland ... Kislak is a seasonal resident of Rockport and a real estate developer from Florida. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Sen. Savage reflects on 14 years in Legislature  Mar 28, 2008
    Savage is in her fourth term in the State Senate and represents District 22, which includes Appleton, Camden, Criehaven Township, Cushing, Hope, Matinicus Isle Plantation, North Haven, Owls Head, Rockland, Rockport, South Thomaston, St. George, Thomaston, Union, Vinalhaven and Warren. Prior to becoming a senator, Savage served three terms in the Maine House of Representatives. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Police tell Camden area audience they watch MySpace to find teen drinkers  Mar 27, 2008
    ROCKPORT Police say they check young peoples MySpace websites to see if teens are talking about drinking. Speaking at a forum on underage drinking, March 19, Rockland Police Sgt. Don Finnegan said officers visit the teen-oriented website to see who is talking about drinking parties, and to see if young people are writing to each other about smoking pot. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Rockland wins state drama title  Mar 23, 2008
    Lincoln Academy competed in the Class B finals, which were held at in Rockport. A full list of awards and more information will be posted as ithey become available. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Rockport plans to cut ticket officer job Looks to hire agent for $25K to create tax relief fund  Mar 22, 2008
    (Maine News) MaineCoastNOW.com Your daily source for local news, sports, entertainment, photos and advertising: Rockport plans to cut ticket officer job Looks to hire agent for $25K to create tax relief fund ... Rockport plans to cut ticket officer job Looks to hire agent for $25K to create tax relief fund ... ROCKPORT The Rockport Police Departments parking ticket officer post may be eliminated, following two days of budget review by selectmen. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Court defends late Rockport businessmans will against claims by relative  Mar 21, 2008
    (Maine News) MaineCoastNOW.com Your daily source for local news, sports, entertainment, photos and advertising: Court defends late Rockport businessmans will against claims by relative ... Court defends late Rockport businessmans will against claims by relative ... ROCKLAND A second attempt by a relative of the late Howard Dearborn of Rockport to obtain part of his fortune has been rejected by Maine courts. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Pieri excels on the court, in the classroom  Mar 20, 2008
    ROCKPORT The Camden Hills boys basketball team enjoyed more than its fair share of success this past season ... Early in the season when undefeated Maranacook defeated the previously unbeaten Windjammers at Rockport in the biggest game of the regular season, Pieri called it a reality check. (Courier Publications, ME)

    EXHIBITIONISTS  Mar 16, 2008
    Rockport Art Association ... David Patrick Stucky, president of this self-described "lightly held organization of arts groups and individuals committed to marketing the Midcoast as an arts destination," moved to this region six years ago to direct a theater festival and stumbled into "an embarrassment of riches" in the arts among the communities of Belfast, Camden, Rockport, and Rockland ... Rockport Art Association. (Boston Globe)

    Arlo Guthrie coming to Rockport to headline Bay Chamber Concerts benefit  Mar 15, 2008
    ROCKPORT will present folk musician Arlo Guthrie on Sunday, Aug. 24, for their annual gala benefit, titled "An Evening with Arlo Guthrie." ... The benefit concert will be held at 5 p.m. at the Strom Auditorium at the in Rockport ... Following the concert will be a gala reception at Carver Hill Gallery in Rockport, with food, music and an appearance by Guthrie. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Girls hockey squads battle it out at MRC  Mar 15, 2008
    ROCKPORT There was no shortage of smiles, giggles, spirit and healthy competition this past weekend at the Midcoast Recreation Center, as the girls invaded the ice for the sixth annual Midcoast Classic. Because of the diversity and age differences in girls hockey around the state, last weekend s tournament had a unique format. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Ace in the making  Mar 7, 2008
    She spends three days a week at Midcoast Recreation Center in Rockport along with other skilled tennis players learning ways to improve. She often plays against members of the varsity girls players. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Local weather sets record for February  Mar 5, 2008
    WEST ROCKPORT The amount of snow, rain and other precipitation set a February record last month, the local water company reported. Aqua Maine Water Company said that 8. (Courier Publications, ME)

    Shaw to run as Republican for Camden-Rockport  Mar 4, 2008
    ROCKPORT Republicans announced Monday afternoon, March 3, that Helen Shaw of Rockport will run for the Maine House of Representatives District 46 seat being vacated by Rep ... District 46 consists of Camden and Rockport, and was previously held by Steve Bowen, R-Rockport ... Democrat Joan Welsh of Rockport has declared her intention to seek the seat this year, too. (Courier Publications, ME)

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