Jim Leonard

1 week ago | midcoastvillager.com | Jim Leonard

BELFAST — For Maine's black bear population, the long winter's rest is over. Last week brought a report of a bear with cubs moving around in Searsport and making their way down toward the Belfast area. This week come a new report of a solo bear wandering around Belfast. This latest report, like the first, comes with a photo, taken by a resident of Belfast’s Kaler Road, Rick Fitzsimmons. kAm~? |2J b_[ H9:=6 H@C<:?8 :? 9:D 9@>6 =2E6 :?

1 week ago | midcoastvillager.com | Jim Leonard

AUGUSTA — The state of Maine is advancing plans to construct a purpose-built offshore wind port on Sears Island in Searsport. The project is designed to support the development of floating offshore wind energy in the Gulf of Maine. The initiative is part of Maine’s broader strategy to harness renewable energy sources and stimulate economic growth. In February 2024, the state selected Sears Island over the privately owned Mack Point, also located in Searsport. kAm“x 36=:6G6 E92E[ @?

1 week ago | midcoastvillager.com | Jim Leonard

AUGUSTA — Sen. Chip Curry, D-Waldo County, welcomed two young leaders to the State House May 13 to celebrate their achievements in Scouting. Aidan Howard of Swanville and Owen Mailloux of Belfast, both members of Troop 37, were formally recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout — an honor reached by only about 6% of all Scouts nationwide. Sen. Curry presented each Scout with a legislative sentiment in the Senate chamber. kAm“p:52? 2?5 ~H6?

1 week ago | midcoastvillager.com | Jim Leonard |Stephen Betts |John Blodgett

Memorial Day was observed Monday, May 26, across the Midcoast with ceremonies, speeches, prayers, poems, band performances, parades and wreath laying. "It's up to us to spread the word that Memorial Day is the most solemn holiday on many people's calendar," said David Sulin of the Winslow-Holbrook-Merritt post of the American Legion in Rockland.

1 week ago | midcoastvillager.com | Jim Leonard

AUGUSTA — Several municipalities and service provider organizations in Waldo County are recipients of Community Action Grant awards from the state's Community Resilience Partnership. The partnership is administered by the Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future to help Maine communities reduce emissions and prepare for the effects of extreme weather events brought on by climate change. Funding is from state and federal sources.