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10/09/2025

National Mammography Day is observed every year on the third Friday of October as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This important day serves to highlight the critical role that mammograms play in the early detection of breast cancer, which can significantly increase the chances of successful treatment and survival.

National Mammography Day is observed every year on the third Friday of October as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

10/09/2025

On Oct. 8 Jonathan Bush announced his candidacy for Maine governor at athenahealth headquarters in Belfast, a company he founded and grew into a health care giant.

Bush touted the more than 1,000 jobs athenahealth brought to Belfast and Waldo County, and noted that the median household income for county residents has grown over the past decade. While that statement may technically be accurate, it doesn’t tell the whole story as it leaves out the fact that living costs have risen faster than income.

Adding context to Jonathan Bush's claim about Waldo County's economy.

10/09/2025

The Belfast City Council has officially appointed Audrey Gidman as the city’s next Poet Laureate, following a recommendation from the Belfast Poetry Selection Committee.

The appointment comes ahead of the city's Poetry Festival, which turns 20 this year.

10/09/2025

Rockland Police said it is reviewing its policies and practices after a dog was left in a vehicle overnight after its owner was arrested.

ROCKLAND — Rockland Police said it is reviewing its policies and practices after a dog was left in a vehicle overnight after its owner was arrested.Deputy Police Chief Alex Gaylor

10/09/2025

Nordic Aquafarms Inc. appears close to abandoning a land-based fish farm project in Northern California — its only remaining U.S. project.

Meanwhile, two cases seeking damages have gone to trial.

10/09/2025

Jonathan S. Bush returned to the city that helped define his career on Wednesday, stepping onto the campus of athenahealth’s operations center to formally announce his Republican candidacy for governor of Maine in 2026.

A Bush is running for governor again — starting right here, in Belfast.

10/08/2025

Linda Badoian had been bit by ticks at least five times this summer before she got sick.

This story appears through a media partnership with Bangor Daily News.

Lyme disease numbers are up in the Midcoast.

10/08/2025

Penobscot Marine Museum hosted SardineFest in downtown Searsport on Saturday.

Penobscot Marine Museum hosted SardineFest on Oct. 4.

10/08/2025

The race to succeed state Sen. Anne "Pinny" Beebe-Center has started with two well-known elected officials filing intentions to run for the post.

10/08/2025

A local painting contractor has been the subject of multiple claims of taking money for projects but not performing the work.

The court has ruled in favor of the painter's former customers for money paid and work not done.

10/07/2025

Wilco bassist John Stirratt's Sonic Sleepover music festival, held at the historic summer camp he and his wife own in Bremen, sold out for the first time this year.

Wilco bassist John Stirratt's Midcoast music festival sold out for the first time this year.

10/07/2025

Maine is facing one of its most severe and persistent droughts in decades, and the crisis is hitting Knox and Waldo counties especially hard.

Maine’s deepening drought has hit Knox and Waldo hard.