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In today's newsletter:

  • Who’s newly working for Rockland’s economy and Island Institute?
  • Did Rockland councilors report the threats they say they received?

Also on today's calendar: Robben Haarts Presents a Vince Guaraldi Holiday Show and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 32 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Windy with decreasing clouds, temps: high: 40, low: 25.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 43 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Newsworthy people and performances for Dec. 15, 2025 (mainebiz.biz) — Rockland gets a direct boost as Maine State Credit Union hires a new commercial banker dedicated to Rockland and the Midcoast, and Island Institute in Rockland adds two new trustees with deep maritime and nonprofit experience. The wider roundup also highlights new hires, promotions, and awards across Maine institutions, from banks and universities to Jackson Laboratory and local nonprofits.
   

• Rockland Maine Police Chief: ‘No Threats Reported' Against Anti-ICE Councilors, Despite Public Claims and Blame-Laying on Critics and Non-Compliant Media (themainewire.com) — Rockland’s police chief says no formal complaints have been filed about alleged threats against two city councilors following their vote limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The councilors say they’ve received menacing messages, while a fellow councilor rejects accusations that her media comments helped incite hostility and urges any real threats be reported to law enforcement.
   

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  • Happy Hanukkah
    Candle light, is not just for the Israelites. Before ego and the grid, wax and wick lit the id. And children’s eyes sparkled. On another short day… (Nextdoor Dodge Mountain)
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Cake Decorator in Rockland. Apply here.
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  • Monks Women Sweep Relays, Break Three School Records at USM Alumni Open (gomonks.com)

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