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Queens of Class B: Medomak Valley Captures Elusive State Championship

4 days ago | midcoastvillager.com | Jim Leonard

ORONO — In a duel featuring two top-notch pitchers, the Medomak Valley softball team shut out Hermon 1-0 to win its first state softball championship in 30 years Saturday, June 21 at the Pierre & Catherine Labat Softball Complex at the University of Maine. Medomak Valley, the Class B South champion, featured sophomore sensation Sidney Nicholls in the pitching circle, fresh off a shutout win over offensive powerhouse York in the regional final. kAmp4C@DD E96 5:2>@?5 H2D qC26=J?
Governor Signs Curry Bills

4 days ago | midcoastvillager.com | Jim Leonard

AUGUSTA — Gov. Janet Mills has signed into law two bills introduced by Waldo County Democratic Sen. Chip Curry, one to study delivery of emergency medical services to Maine's island communities, and the other to examine the impact of building codes and other construction regulations on Maine’s housing market.
Rockland Council Adds Officer to Tackle Steep Rise in Drug Dealing

4 days ago | midcoastvillager.com | Stephen Betts

ROCKLAND — The City Council approved a $19.6 million municipal budget for 2025-2026, an increase of 1.7%. The budget included a last-minute addition of a police officer position that will solely be dedicated to dealing with a sharp increase in drug trafficking. kAmQ(6VC6 D66:?8 >F49 >@C6 E9:D J62C[ E9:D >@?E9[ E9:D A2DE H66<] %96 2>@F?E @7 5CF8 24E:G:EJ :?
Rockland Synagogue Takes Action to Deal with Climate Change

5 days ago | midcoastvillager.com | Stephen Betts

ROCKLAND — The local synagogue is joining in the effort to combat climate change. The Adas Yoshuron Synagogue in Rockland removed its oil-fired boiler and oil tank last week. The heating system is being replaced by mini-split electric heat pumps, which also provide air-conditioning in the summer. kAm%96 AC@;64E :D 36:?8 7:?2?465 3J 2? p52>29 r=:>2E6 p4E:@? uF?5 =@2?] %9:D _T\:?E6C6DE =@2?
City Leaders Praise Transformation of Hotel Overlooking Rockland Harbor

5 days ago | midcoastvillager.com | Stephen Betts

ROCKLAND — City leaders were given a tour of the new Harborline Hotel during a ceremonial grand opening Monday, June 23 and the mayor congratulated the owners on bringing the property up to its potential. "It's great to see this property restored to what it should have been," Mayor Penny York said of the lodging establishment at 6 Park Drive. kAms2G:5 %FC=6J[ H9@ :D 2? @H?6C 2=@?8 H:E9 pD9:D9 {2==[ 5:D4FDD65 E96 AC@;64E]k^AmkAmQ%9:D :D 2?
Gov. Mills Signs Budget Bill into Law

5 days ago | midcoastvillager.com | Jim Leonard

AUGUSTA — Acknowledging the compromises involved, Maine Gov. Janet Mills has signed into law LD 210, the budget bill enacted by the Maine Legislature on June 18 to fund programs and activities of state government over the next biennium. LD 210 will take effect 90 days after the adjournment of this legislative session.
Pitch Perfect: Medomak Sophomore Delivers Championship Shut out

6 days ago | midcoastvillager.com | Jim Leonard

ORONO — In a duel of pitchers, the Medomak Valley Panthers shut out the Hermon Hawks to win their first state softball championship in 30 years. The Waldoboro school nabbed the Class B Championship Saturday, June 21 with a 1-0 score, giving up no runs to the Hawks at the Pierre & Catherine Labat Softball Complex at the University of Maine. kAm|65@>2<[ E96 r=2DD q $@FE9 492>A:@?[ 762EFC65 D@A9@>@C6 D6?D2E:@?
Rockland Police Want to Question Man Following Assault

6 days ago | midcoastvillager.com | Stephen Betts

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Queens of Class B: Panthers Blank Hawks To Clinch Coveted State Championship

6 days ago | midcoastvillager.com | Jim Leonard

ORONO — The state Class B championship game Saturday, June 21 at Pierre & Catherine Labat Softball Complex on the campus of the University of Maine in Orono, was billed by many as a pitchers’ duel. Those people were correct. kAmr=2DD q $@FE9 492>A:@? |65@>2< '2==6J 762EFC65 D@A9@>@C6 D6?D2E:@? $:5?6J }:49@==D[ 7C6D9 @77 D9FEE:?8 @FE @776?D:G6 A@H6C9@FD6 *@C< :? E96 C68:@?2= 7:?2=]k^AmkAmp4C@DD E96 5:2>@?5 H2D qC26=J? (:=4@I[ H9@ DA@CE65 2? 62C?65 CF?
One of the Oldest Houses on Matinicus Is for Sale

1 week ago | midcoastvillager.com | Willy Blackmore

In 1985, when Suzanne Rankin and her husband Tom Rankin were in the process of trying to buy a colonial Cape on Matinicus, their real estate agent did a little digging on the property just to make sure that nothing was amiss. Suzanne remembers getting a call, and being able to tell that the agent had something to tell her, and worrying that it was bad news — but what it ended up being was an initially confusing bit of kismet.