The Courier-Gazette

07/22/2024

UNION — What do beards, a parade, live music and a time capsule have in common? All were present at the Union Sestercentennial celebration from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21.

UNION — What do beards, a parade, live music and a time capsule have in common? All were present at the Union Sestercentennial celebration from Friday, July 19 to Sunday,

07/22/2024

THOMASTON — Kara George, Town Manager for Thomaston, has released a statement regarding Dragon Cement.

07/22/2024

THOMASTON — Thomaston Select Board will host a traffic calming workshop on Monday, July 22, at 5:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building, to discuss possible next steps for addressing the town’s traffic issues.

THOMASTON — Thomaston Select Board will host a traffic calming workshop on Monday, July 22, at 5:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building, to discuss possible next steps for addressing the

07/21/2024

President Joseph Biden Jr. released a statement on X Sunday, July 21, announcing his withdrawl from the presidential election in November.

07/21/2024

FRIENDSHIP — The weather for the annual Friendship Day parade on Saturday, July 20, was almost perfect, bringing the community out in force.

07/15/2024

Even our Managing Editor learned a little something from Tom tonight!

Tonight, the VillageSoup office was host to the Lobster Festival Delegate contestants for a public speaking workshop, led by award-winning speaker and best-selling author Thomas Dowd!

We can't wait to see everyone put what they learned into practice at the Judging Banquet next Friday, July 26. A link to purchase tickets for the banquet is on the Delegate page at MaineLobsterFestival.com.

07/15/2024

ROCKLAND — High temperatures did not slow down the crowds at the 31st annual North Atlantic Blues Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 13 and 14.

07/15/2024

The 2024 Union Fair/Maine's Wild Blueberry Festival ended on Sunday, July 14, after a week of contests, rides, animals and entertainment.

07/11/2024

When it comes to solutions for the housing problem, we find ourselves asking, "What are you so afraid of?"

07/11/2024

Old-time columnists used to talk about stories coming in “Over the Transom.”

07/11/2024

UNION — The stage was crowded for the coronation of the 2024 Maine Wild Blueberry royalty, with 21 contestants vying for the three titles and Rose Fishman of Lincolnville being crowned as the Maine Wild Blueberry Queen.

UNION — The stage was crowded for the coronation of the 2024 Maine Wild Blueberry royalty, with 21 contestants vying for the three titles and Rose Fishman of Lincolnville being

07/10/2024

Actions taken and topics discussed at the Monday, July 8, Thomaston Select Board meeting.

07/08/2024

THOMASTON — The Thomaston Select Board will hold a workshop on the plan for the Fire/Emergency Medical Services building on Monday, June 8 at 4:30 p.m.

07/08/2024

UNION — The Union Fair and Maine Wild Blueberry Festival opened on Sunday, July 7, and events continue to Sunday, July 14.

07/05/2024

THOMASTON — Another successful Fourth of July celebration is in the books for Thomaston, opening with the usual Mason’s breakfast and ending, of course, with a big display of fireworks. The events of the day included the usual favorites and the addi…

THOMASTON — Another successful Fourth of July celebration is in the books for Thomaston, opening with the usual Mason’s breakfast and ending, of course, with a big display of fireworks.

06/29/2024

ROCKPORT — The Green Thumb retail store at 181 Rockland St. in Rockport will be closing its doors on Sunday, June 30 at 4 p.m.

06/27/2024

Dave Grima strikes a blow to the "Golden Days" philosophy, takes on short term rentals and supports fireworks.

06/26/2024

The Maine Department of Labor has released a new poster on the minimum wage and overtime rules reflecting Federal changes to overtime laws. The poster is required to be posted

06/26/2024

CAMDEN — The Camden Area Business Group are excited to share that a fireworks show will be held on Thursday, July 4 at 9 p.m. in Camden Harbor.

06/25/2024

South Thomaston resident Tom Gray has been hired as the RSU 40 Assistant superintendent.

06/25/2024

THOMASTON — Longtime Deputy Fire Chief Jamie Leo was appointed Interim Forest Fire Warden, Interim Fire Inspector and Interim Fire Chief at the Monday, June 24 Select Board meeting.

06/24/2024

UNION — The recount for the RSU 40 Board of Directors seat resulted in the matching numbers to those released on Election night, meaning Rachel Wilcox won the seat with 367 votes.

UNION — The recount for the RSU 40 Board of Directors seat resulted in the matching numbers to those released on Election night, meaning Rachel Wilcox won the seat with

06/24/2024

THOMASTON — The town held a retirement celebration for Police Chief Tim Hoppe and Fire Chief Mike Mazzeo on Tuesday, June 18. Friends, family and community members came out to thank the two public safety workers for their years of service and dedica…

THOMASTON — The town held a retirement celebration for Police Chief Tim Hoppe and Fire Chief Mike Mazzeo on Tuesday, June 18. Friends, family and community members came out to

06/24/2024

RSU 40 Board of Directors seat for Union election recount happens today at 2 p.m.

06/21/2024

UNION — The Union Select Board honored Matthew Speno for his work on the RSU 40 Board of Directors on Tuesday, June 18.

06/20/2024

Dave Grima on modern communication, newspapers and being born this way.

06/19/2024

LINCOLNVILLE — Investigators looking into the death of a Union man whose body was found June 3 on Lincolnville Beach have ruled the death of Jonah Farley, 30, a su***de.

06/18/2024

Jay Feyler has announced his retirement in November.

UNION — Town Manager Jay Feyler, who has been in the position since August of 2009, announced during the Tuesday, June 18, Select Board meeting his intent to retire in

06/18/2024

The man who engaged in a two-hour standoff with police last Friday in Rockland was in court today. Follow the link to read the full article and learn more.

ROCKLAND — A state judge agreed Monday, June 17, to keep bail at $25,000 cash for a 23-year-old man who was arrested June 14 following a two-hour armed standoff with