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Coast Guard probes hoax call

Wed, 03/10/2010 - 11:35

The Coast Guard is seeking the public's assistance with the investigation of a reported ship sinking in Maine.

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Coast Guard looking for fisherman after boat sinks

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 11:23

ROCKLAND, Maine a ' The Coast Guard is searching for a fisherman who was forced into the cold waters of Penobscot Bay after his vessel apparently sank late Saturday morning.

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Distress call may have been a hoax

Sun, 03/07/2010 - 11:02

A Coast Guard spokesman says the call came in about noon Saturday. The call came from a man saying he was aboard the fishing boat Steven Bowden , and that the vessel was sinking between Deer Isle and Vinalhaven.

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Coast Guard suspends search off Vinalhaven

Sat, 03/06/2010 - 22:44

" The Coast Guard has suspended a search of the waters near Vinalhaven for an unknown fisherman who said he was forced to abandon his sinking vessel on Saturday.

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J Edward Knight Insurance Celebrates Office Anniversaries Rockland April 1st and Vinalhaven April 2nd

Fri, 03/05/2010 - 21:00

J Edward Knight Insurance Celebrates Office AnniversariesA A A A A A A A A A A A A A Rockland April 1st and Vinalhaven April 2nd A J. Edward Knight Insurance, an independent insurance agency that has served the Mid Coast community for more than 100 years, will recognize the anniversary of its Rockland and Vinalhaven offices.

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Waldo County divorces

Thu, 03/04/2010 - 00:56

The following divorces were recorded in Fifth District Court in Belfast in February.

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Rush to wind power

Tue, 03/02/2010 - 00:39

Some folks on Vinalhaven were led down the golden/green path, proud to be part of the new energy movement, until they couldn't get away from the noise of the three wind turbines sounding like a jet landing until the wind stops .

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International lobstermen travel to Maine through MLA Fishermena s Exchange

Sun, 02/28/2010 - 00:32

Seven lobstermen from Tasmania, West Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and the Caribbean will travel to Maine March 4-14, through a Fishermen's Exchange organized by the Maine Lobstermen's Association, to meet with Maine lobstermen.

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Wind Power In Maine Part 1

Fri, 02/26/2010 - 00:20

Communities all over Maine are considering wind power as a way to stabilize electrical rates and provide the state with an economic boost.

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Citizens' task force calls for wind power moratorium

Wed, 02/24/2010 - 00:17

Vinalhaven resident Ethan Hall talks about his experience living 3,500 feet away from a wind turbine.

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'What were they thinking?'

Mon, 02/22/2010 - 00:15

Feed your brain, reflect, think, digest. Enjoy commentary, columns, features, analysis, facts and figures, dispatches and prose and poetry by passionate community thought-leaders. These engaging, exclusive writings appear first in our newspapers and then online for our loyal subscribers and iMembers.

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Citizens group calls for moratorium on wind projects

Sat, 02/20/2010 - 00:05

A citizen's group is questioning whether wind turbines pose a health risk to those living nearby.

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Happening Upon an Art Festival, Vinalhaven - Only in Maine

Wed, 02/17/2010 - 23:51

See a really interesting event Carol Latta from Amazing Maine happened upon last summer on Vinalhaven.A Go to www.meanderingmaine.com , click on the brown blog circle and then click on the underlined Meandering Maine.A You can go directly to our blog by clicking here www.meanderingmaine.blogspot.com . We want to hear about your Maine adventure and ...

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HS basketball - LIVE - Session 1, 2/17/10

Wed, 02/17/2010 - 17:36

Another day, another live event here at the Sun Journal! Today we'll bring you three sessions, beginning with the Western Class D boys' semifinal round from the Augusta Civic Center, where No.

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Lobster Festival announces Ken Black Scholarship applications available

Mon, 02/15/2010 - 17:24

ROCKLAND a ' Applications are now being accepted for the Maine Lobster Festivala TMs Ken Black Scholarship.

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Students at Regional School Unit 13 schools are eating fresher meals, ...

Fri, 02/12/2010 - 15:21

Students at Regional School Unit 13 schools are eating fresher meals, thanks to their peers taking culinary arts classes at the Mid-Coast School of Technology.

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Union plans wind energy regulations

Wed, 02/10/2010 - 15:18

Union Town Manager Jay Feyler at a recent meeting. Union a ' The town of Union is in the process of drafting a proposed wind energy ordinance and will hold a public meeting to gather feedback on the issue.

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By J. Edward Knight & Co.

Mon, 02/08/2010 - 10:55

J.Edward Knight & Co. provides insurance services for individuals and businesses throughout midcoast Maine.

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Dyer Sentence Wont be Overturned

Sat, 02/06/2010 - 10:51

A judge says he *won't* overturn a 40-year murder sentence for a man from Friendship.

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Vinalhaven Residents...

Thu, 02/04/2010 - 10:50

The Strong Agency is coming to you!A On Wednesday, February 10th,A Strong Agency Commercial Representative Jeff Kinney will be on Vinalhaven, and will be happy to meet with you.A If you want to review your current coverages, have questions, or would like a quote on Home, Auto, Business, or Boat coverage, call 596-6775 to set up a home visit on ...

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