The Maine Department of Environmental Protection warns that wildfire smoke will likely push particle pollution to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ (USG) levels—and…
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July 7 meeting; six-year gag order on comments by parties, officials that, 'that constitute disparagement of one another'
CAMDEN — The Camden Select Board will convene July 7 for a regularly scheduled meeting, with an agenda item that includes a memorandum of employment agreement of Town Manager Audra Caler until Dec…
ROCKLAND—A new women's boutique, Salt & Moss, opened June 1 at 369 Main Street. Originally hailing from Texas, owner Cara Hersey said she thought Rockland needed an…
As of July 1, Lake Chickawaukie has been cleared for swimming, according to the City of Rockland.
Swimming advisory issued…
MONTVILLE — A Thorndike man was transported to Northern Lights Eastern Maine Medical Center by Life Flight following a June 1, motorcycle accident, according to a…
Police have made an arrest following a burglary at a local smoke shop June 18, which is located at 67 Belmont Drive. The crime occurred sometime during the night while the business was…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 1-4.
Belfast
Sara R. Moore Trust to…
ROCKPORT — I, Majorie L Haskins Hill, passed away on June 27, 2026. I was born on October 23, 1929, in Lubec, ME, to Edward M Haskins and Mary (Lawrence) Haskins.
I was predeceased by my…
Bryan E. Rolerson, 67, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Sussman House in Rockport.
Born in Belfast on October 16, 1958, Bryan was…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Court from June 23-30…
At a dinner at the White House in February 2025, President Donald Trump turned to Gov. Janet Mills and threatened to withhold federal funding…
At its regular Select Board meeting on June 23, the Town of South Thomaston was presented a check in the amount of $1,000 by People’s United Methodist Church, also of South Thomaston.
The…
Applications open August 1
The City of Rockland has partnered with Northeastern University's Roux Institute to bring Venture Forward Rockland to the community.
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ROCKLAND – Rockland Police arrested a man on Saturday, June 27, for allegedly assaulting City Councilor Penny York with pepper spray while she was on…
Stay cool and keep your animals hydrated, out of cars and in the shade
Downeast Donkey Walks offer quiet calm in Searsport
SEARSPORT—A red barn at the end of a dead-end dirt road in Searsport is one of the happiest places in Maine this summer. Inside Rebecca Loveland's barn, four gentle, sweet donkeys, Kota, Ed, Henry…
Saturday, July 11
In partnership with the National Park Service, the Frances Perkins Center (478 River Road, Newcastle) will be hosting a special afternoon for families to learn about and…
KINGFIELD — Clairene Ann Mollison writes:
If you are reading this in the newspaper, it…
The state has begun rolling out changes to its system of behavioral health services for children covered by MaineCare, the state’s version of…
OWLS HEAD — Emergency personnel from all sectors showed off their vehicles and their specialties and took advantage of the opportunity to learn about each other during the inaugural First…
OWLS HEAD — Elyjah Crockett, a firefighter for Newport and Pittsfield fire departments, stood next to the dunk tank at Owls Head Transportation Museum, Sunday, June 28, 2026, during the museum’s…
June 30
Residents of Warren and surrounding communities are invited to join State Representative Bill Pluecker and independent State Representative candidate Shawn Saindon for an informal community…
A large flame might be seen at Fisher Engineering, in Rockland, on Tuesday, June 30, according to a City of Rockland notification.
Hiltz Propane Systems will be working…
life jacket rules, important message to paddlers, impacts of alcohol
The Maine Marine Patrol will once again be looking out for anyone violating Maine’s boating under the influence laws and sharing safety information during the national…
Legal Hours, items prohibited in Maine, local restrictions
The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office reminds everyone planning to celebrate the 250th Independence Day celebration with consumer fireworks to do so safely and responsibly.
The Fire Marshal…
AUGUSTA — Fred Nelson Clough, Jr., 79, known to most as ‘Sonnie’ passed in the early hours of Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Augusta.
Born December 28, 1946, in…
Rockland Yacht Club talk
Offshore sailor and 2026 Golden Globe racer Matt Woodside talked about preparations for his…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds June 22-26…
This Week in Lincolnville
It was around 25 years ago that we built the sauna.
Backyard saunas are an odd feature of Midcoast Maine, surprisingly common due to a long ago influx of Scandinavian…
UPDATE (9:35 a.m.) — The missing individual whom emergency crews had been searching for since around midnight made his own…
Supporting Safer, More Effective Offshore Enforcement
The Maine Marine Patrol has launched the newest and largest patrol vessel in its fleet, the 57-foot P/V Allegiance, which…
ROCKLAND — Maitland D. Pine, 81, passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2026, in the loving arms of his devoted wife and surrounded by his three beloved cats.
He was born October 23,…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 17-23.
Stephen E. Boyle Jr., 55, of Northport, probation…
A printer jam. Spreadsheet issues. Mixed-up memory sticks. A two-hour warning that turned into a four-and-a-half hour wait. A livestream…
JEFFERSON — Hester Anne Merrifield, 82, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta. Born on November 25, 1943, in Jefferson, Maine, Hester was…
ROCKLAND — Kimberly Sue (Redding) Sawyer, 58, passed away, Monday, June 22, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. Kim was born in Eastport, Maine on February 13, 1968.
Kim was…
ROCKPORT — Lloyd A. Tolman, age 87, passed away on May 22, 2026 in Mississippi. Born September 2, 1938, in Rockport, he was one of 13 children born to Donald E. and Esther Wattts Tolman.…
Shared Camden, Maine family remembrances:
It is with deep sadness that the McGrath family announces the passing of Stanton…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 12-24.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Court from June 15-22…
HOPE — Estelle Beverage Libby, age 103, died on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
She was born in Camden, Maine, October 9, 1922, a daughter to Leroy and Marjorie Mank Beverage. She grew up in Hope…
ROCKPORT — The man, the myth, the legend, Harold L. Vanorse, passed away unexpectedly at home, with his wife at his side, on June 20, 2026.
Despite being just 73 years young, Harold lived a…
On Tuesday, Central Maine Power customers sounded off about their electricity bills at a public hearing on the utility company’s…
ROCKLAND — Motor vehicle rollovers sometimes happen. Usually, though, they occur on major roads, where traffic moves at higher speeds. So, when a single vehicle rollover occurred in a small…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Edward Matzen ‘Ed’ Slawson, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 27, 2026 with his beloved wife and devoted cats at his side.
Born July 29, 1946 in Stamford…
WINSLOW — Jane A. (Small) Holmstrom, aka Grammy Jane, passed away peacefully in the early evening of June 19, 2026, at the Andwell Hospice House in Auburn with her…
SEARSPORTT — Donald Garrold, 94, died on April 18, 2026.
A celebration of his life will be held July 18, from 1 - 3 p.m., at his…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 9-22.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged…
BELFAST — “The unity that is represented by the gathering today gives me hope – hope that our tomorrow will be good. And hope that a next generation coming up will take this further than ever. For…
The MacDougal Park community garden has expanded to offer 11 rentable garden plots to community members for the 2026 growing season. The expansion is a result of a…
