At the Maine State House last week, Republican candidate for governor David Jones showed voters how he would rank himself and other GOP…
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The State of Maine has a formal process for political candidates to remove themselves from the ballot if they decide to withdraw from an…
June 8 meeting includes Rockport Common park contract between town and foundation, and a personnel related closed-door session
ROCKPORT — The Rockport Select Board is meeting the night before the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, June 8, to address an agenda that includes setting the wastewater…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds May 118-22.
Belfast
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It was quite a week in the household at Sleepy Hollow. Our daughter’s graduation from Camden Hills Regional High School was a multiple day affair, starting with the baccalaureate on Monday,…
on the issues
There are two open Camden Select Board seats up for election June 9 at annual Town Meeting. The four candidates seeking election to the two three-year terms are…
on the issues
There are two open Camden Select Board seats up for election June 9 at annual Town Meeting. The four candidates seeking election to the two three-year terms are…
Crowd fills Heritage Park for after-party
BELFAST — Gray skies were no match for the light brought by the Belfast Pride parade, as a sea of rainbow flags and smiling faces marched down Main Street.
With a handful of drummers…
on the issues
There are two open Camden Select Board seats up for election June 9 at annual Town Meeting. The four candidates seeking election to the two three-year terms are…
An annual tradition recognizing service and commitment to the town
ROCKPORT — The Town of Rockport honored three longtime citizens for their service to their community Thursday, June 4, at two separate ceremonies that continues a time-honored tradition.
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WALDOBORO — Harlan E. ‘Buster’ Cochran, 91, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at home with his loving family at his side.
Born on February 26, 1935, in Rockland, he was the son of Frank…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court May 27 - June 2.
Alex Small, 44, of Bangor, probation violation in…
on the issues
There are three open Rockport Select Board seats up for election June 9 at annual Town Meeting. Four candidates are seeking election to two of the seats that carry three-year terms. Those…
UNION — Nancy Marie Neville Angelos, age 72, passed away on May 28, 2026, surrounded by love after a life defined by kindness, humor, and deep care for others.
She was born on March 6, 1954…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity May 1 - June 1.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 22 - June 3.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
CAMDEN — John H. Burnham, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the Sussman House in Rockport.
Born on September 27, 1935, in Biddeford, Maine, he was the son of Harry J.…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds May 11-15.
Belfast
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AUGUSTA — A hearing regarding a written challenge to the nomination petitions filed by Albert J. Joy as a non-party candidate for Knox…
CAMDEN — Camden Rockport Middle School (CRMS) has installed new Wabanaki language and historical signage at the Camden Public Library and Camden Harbor. The public will be able to see the two…
Join neighbors and friends at the Simonton Corner Community Hall for our June Potluck Supper for a casual meet-and-greet with Rockport Select Board candidates.
This is a great opportunity…
ROCKLAND — Carlton F. Murphy, 66, of Rockland passed away on January 7, 2026, at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a brief illness. Born on December 27, 1959, in Houlton, Maine, he was the…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Court from May 28-June 1.
…RELIEF FUNDS, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY FUNDRAISERS
Since the Robbins Lumber explosion and fire on May 15, Maine communities have been rallying to support first responders, injured mill employees, and families…
William "Bill" Forti, age 91, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in East Boston to the late John and Margaret (Kevin) Forti, Bill lived a…
UNION — It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Martha Helen (Wood) Leach, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, who died…
CAMDEN — Phyllis Florence Edwards Baker, 94, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, in Rockport, Maine, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on May 25, 1931, in Auburn, Maine,…
CAMDEN — Linda M. Kupka, 84, of Camden, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, at the Sussman House in Rockport.
Linda’s family will honor her life privately. Condolences and memories may…
Under bright sunshine and cool, crisp air
CAMDEN — For each senior class of Camden Hills Regional High School, their graduation ceremony is the pinnacle of a weeklong June celebration; but for the community at large, the best part of…
Would allow anyone 21+ to purchase cannabis products
BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, June 2, at 7 p.m., in City Hall. Topics included in City Manager Erin…
The proposed expansion of the Juniper Ridge landfill in Old Town and Alton comes as Maine grapples with where to put the PFAS-contaminated…
TENANTS HARBOR — Paul W. Anderson, Sr., 91, died peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport. Ericka was with him, honoring his wish to be surrounded by love in his…
UNION — A graveside service for Eva Dagmar Burns, 90, who died December 7, 2025, will be held Friday, June 12, 2026, at 2 p.m., at Post/Sunny View Cemetery in North Warren. A Celebration of Life…
Bradford C. Rankin, 85, was carried by angels to join his Lord and Savior on January 3, 2026.
Brad lived a life defined by service, diverse talents, and an unwavering faith.
A…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Captain George D. Kibitz, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland.
at 10:00 am A graveside committal service will be held…
ROCKLAND – A graveside service for Virginia J. 'Ginny' Oliver, beloved worldwide as 'The Lobster Lady,' who passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 21, 2026, after 105 years of inspiring all who…
Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Court from…
Our Great Grandmother’s Bread by Diane O’Brien
It catches me off guard every year. The rapidity in which the barren landscape of Maine in Spring explodes, seemingly overnight, into an absolute riot of green, of flowers, and well, of…
Rep. Jared Golden, a Democrat from Maine, has developed a reputation for voting against the Democratic Party in major moments — he was the…
FRIENDSHIP — Craig W. Wotton died at home surrounded by family on May 27, 2026. Born on January 14, 1945, to Beatrice (Delano) and Myron Wotton, Craig lived his entire life in Friendship, Maine,…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Terry W. Brackett passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the Sussman House in Rockport. He went home to be with his mother. Born in Rockland, June 8, 1959, he was the son of…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds May 4-8.
Belfast
Jean…
THOMASTON — The Town of Thomaston announces the appointment of Lorenzo Bacchi as a Patrol Officer with the Thomaston Police Department. The Thomaston Select Board confirmed Officer Bacchi's…
