Christine Simmonds

Rockland

Managing Editor at Midcoast Villager

Journalist for Courier-Gazette and Village Soup. Writer for Maine Women Magazine and Maine Senior Magazine.

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Articles

Dance of the Seven Napkin Burger

4 days ago | midcoastvillager.com | Christine Simmonds

A lot has changed at the Owls Head General Store over the last 20 years. The tiny market and restaurant out at the far end of the peninsula has gone through four owners and at least one period of being closed altogether over that time. But what hasn’t changed is the dish on the menu that has made the general store a dining destination: the Seven Napkin Burger. The famous burger was created by the late Anne Maher, who also ran the Brown Bag restaurant in Rockland.
Lobster Festival Goes to the Dogs

1 week ago | midcoastvillager.com | Christine Simmonds

The Maine Lobster Festival announced a new event for its 2025 lineup which organizers say is "pawsome" – a dog show, complete with a costume contest and parade around the festival grounds. The inaugural dog show is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. on the main stage, located at the Maine Fisherman’s Memorial Pier. From there, the pooches will parade around the festival grounds, then return to the stage for the main event. kAm!2CE:4:A2E:?8 AFAD H:== E96? 4@>A6E6 E@ 36 E96 H:??6C :?
Thomaston To Hold Public Police Forum

1 week ago | midcoastvillager.com | Christine Simmonds

Thomaston will hold a public police forum on Tuesday, May 6, at 6 p.m., as part of an independent assessment on the Thomaston Police Department, being performed by Maine Chiefs of Police Association. The forum will be held in the Select Board Room in the Municipal Building at 13 Valley St.kAm“%9:D 7@CF> :D 2? @AA@CEF?:EJ 7@C E96 AF3=:4 E@ D92C6 :?AFE[ :562D[ 2?5 A@D:E:G6 7665324< C682C5:?8 =2H 6?7@C46>6?E D6CG:46D :? E96 4@>>F?:EJ[” E96 E@H? DE2E65 :?
No Contested Races in Thomaston June Election

2 weeks ago | midcoastvillager.com | Christine Simmonds

Ballots are set in Thomaston for the upcoming June election, and while there are candidates for all elected positions, there are no contested races. Will Eustis and Alan Blake are running for two three-year terms on the Select Board, and have arranged a “Meet and Greet” event for Tuesday, May 6. kAmtFDE:D 8C6H FA :? z?@I r@F?EJ 2?5 92D =:G65 :? %9@>2DE@? H:E9 9:D H:76 y6??:76C 2?5 E96:C 49:=5C6? 7@C >@C6 E92? 7:G6 J62CD]k^AmkAmw6 4FCC6?E=J D6CG6D @?
Historic Stained-Glass Windows Restored in Thomaston

3 weeks ago | midcoastvillager.com | Christine Simmonds

THOMASTON — The stained glass windows at the Episcopal Church of St. John Baptist are back in place after being shipped across the country for restoration. Workers from Willet Stained Glass Studios were at the church, located at 200 Main St., on Wednesday, April 23. Using cranes, heat guns and a great deal of care, they put the restored panes back in place. kAm(:==6E DA64:2=:K6D :?
Missing Rockport Woman Safely Located

3 weeks ago | midcoastvillager.com | Christine Simmonds

A missing Rockport woman was safely located early Thursday morning, April 24. Rockport Police Department issued a Silver Alert on Wednesday night, April 23, for Karen Miller of Rockport. Just after 1 a.m. on Thursday, it was announced Miller was safely located. kAm#@4<A@CE !s D2:5 |:==6C :D ff J62CD @=5 2?5 DF776CD 7C@> 4@8?:E:G6 :DDF6D] $96 925 366? =2DE D66? 2E 96C 9@>6 @? uC2?<=:? $EC66E @? (65?6D52J 2E 2C@F?5 fib_ A]>][ H62C:?8 3=F6 ;62?D 2?5 2 C65 ;24<6E[ 2?5 EC2G6=:?8 @? 7@@E] k^Am
Rockport Police Issue Silver Alert For Missing Woman

3 weeks ago | midcoastvillager.com | Christine Simmonds

Rockport Police Department issued a Silver Alert on Wednesday night, April 23, for Karen Miller of Rockport. Rockport PD said Miller is 77 years old and suffers from cognitive issues. She is a white female; 5' 8", 118 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes. kAm|:==6C H2D =2DE D66? 2E 96C 9@>6 @? uC2?<=:? $EC66E @? (65?6D52J 2E 2C@F?5 fib_ A]>][ H62C:?8 3=F6 ;62?D 2?5 2 C65 ;24<6E[ 2?5 EC2G6=:?8 @? 7@@E] k^AmkAmx7 =@42E65[ A=62D6 42== E96 #@4<A@CE !@=:46 s6A2CE>6?E 2E dhc\dede]k^Am
Appleton Faces Empty Ballots

4 weeks ago | midcoastvillager.com | Christine Simmonds

APPLETONÂ â€” What if you threw a party and nobody came? That's the situation facing the town of Appleton, with no candidates on the ballot for most positions, and no contested races at all. Up for election are one seat on the Select Board, two seats on the Planning Board and two positions as Associate Planning Board members. kAm%96C6 2C6 E9C66 42?5:52E6D @? E96 32==@E 7@C E9C66 D62ED @? E96 pAA=6E@? ':==286 $49@@= q@2C5]k^AmkAm|2EE96H z:?4256 2?5 t>:=J v2CC:82? 2C6 @?
Lobster Festival Delegate Applications Available Online

1 month ago | midcoastvillager.com | Christine Simmonds

The Maine Lobster Festival announced Thursday, April 10, that applications are open and available online for the 2025 Delegate competition. The title, formerly Maine Sea Goddess and Miss Maine Seafood, continues to be open to all Maine residents between the ages of 16 and 22, regardless of gender. This change started in 2023, and includes a wider focus on education, experience and history. kAmr@?E6DE2?ED 2EE6?5 H@C<D9@AD @?
Long Live MacLeod's

1 month ago | midcoastvillager.com | Christine Simmonds

On April 1, MacLeod’s Restaurant in Bucksport closed after 45 years in business. Owners George and Katherine MacLeod spent those years feeding a widespread community, and the owner is hoping to find fresh faces to take up the charge. While all restaurants are about the food, MacLeod’s Restaurant was also more than the food. It was a labor of love from a man and a family who cared. That much is obvious as soon as you talk with George MacLeod. kAmv6@C86 2?5 z2E96C:?6 @A6?65 E96 C6DE2FC2?E :?