There will be a City-wide parking ban beginning at p.m., Sunday, January 18, until 9 a.m., Monday, January 19.
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A winter parking ban will be in effect on all streets and municipal parking lots in Camden, except the Public Safety parking lot on Washington Street, beginning Sunday, Jan. 18, at 7 p.m.…
Maine will highlight women farmers and agricultural leaders through public events, collaboration with the legislature, and national convenings
Governor Janet Mills has proclaimed 2026 as the Year of the Woman Farmer in Maine, aligning the state with the Food and Agriculture…
one vehicle had 37 violations
The Maine State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit (Troop K) participated in the national safety initiative called Operation Safe D.R.I.V.E. (…
WALDOBORO — Denise M. Pearse, 74, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Monday, December 29, 2025 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
Born in Rockland, January 24, 1951, she…
'new people means new food and new parties!'
I like to cook. There is something amazing about putting food in front of people you love — a warm soup on a cold evening, a plate of greens harvested from a summer garden, a custard full of…
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NORTHPORT — The Town of Northport has been awarded $2.325 million from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) towards Northport’s new Town Office and Community Center construction…
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Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition (MMHC) has been selected by the Belfast City Council to receive the 2026 Belfast Spirit of America Foundation Tribute in…
ROCKLAND — A city-wide parking ban in Rockland begins at 10 p.m., tonight, Sunday, Jan. 18, until 9 a.m. tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.
Public hearing scheduled for Jan. 28
ROCKLAND — Knox County's budget…
TENANTS HARBOR — Kenneth L. Grey, 84, of Tenants Harbor, passed away on January 14, 2026, at Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 1 p…
ROCKLAND – The driver of the bus that fatally struck 12-year-old Brayden Callahan in Rockland on Nov. 21, 2025, pleaded not guilty to the charge of manslaughter in connection to the student’s…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Jan. 5-13.
Rebecca Phifer, 26, of Union, criminal mischief in Belfast…
A Plaistow, New Hampshire, man pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Portland to being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office.…
BELFAST—If you've ever strolled around the bustling United Farmers Market of Maine in Belfast and came across Claire Fuller's 'Glo's Carinderia' Filipino food stand and enjoyed her lumpia (similar…
CAMDEN — Bruce W. Ives, 81, died on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bangor. Born on June 11, 1944, in Winchester, Massachusetts, to Kenneth and Adella Ives, Bruce spent his…
ROCKLAND — Robert “Bob” S. Norton, 83, beloved husband of Cindy Norton, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 9, 2026.
In accordance with Bob’s wishes, there will be no…
WARREN — Evelyn Gregory (Crockett) Anderson, 88, passed away at home on Sunday, December 14, 2025 with her loving family at her side.
Born on September 18, 1937 in Camden, Maine, Evelyn…
WEST ROCKPORT — Dorothy L. ‘Dot’ Carroll, 90, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Family and friends are invited to visit Monday,…
ROCKLAND — Charles Brian Trask, of Rockland, Maine, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, at the age…
CAMDEN — David A. Dickey, 71, of Camden, died on January 13, 2026, at Penobscot Bay Medical Center.
A complete obituary will be published…
As of Jan. 1, 2026 the Knox County…
Belfast — Police reported the following activity Dec. 28 - Jan. 14.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Dec. 6 - Jan. 14.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
KNOX COUNTY — A domestic violence call that subsequently reported gun shots being fired toward the victim as she fled from the residence turned into a two-scene situation when the cruiser of…
Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) unveiled its 50th annual Common Ground Country Fair design at the Agricultural Trades Show in Augusta on Jan. 13. The fair designs are…
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The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) will display materials provided by Maine nonprofit Finding Our Voices at all Maine BMV branches. …
BRUNSWICK — Karl E. Gerstenberger passed away quietly on Wednesday, January 7, at Thornton Oaks in Brunswick, Maine. Born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, May 5, 1937, Karl grew up in Andover and…
Governor Janet Mills issued a…
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In a January 14 new release, U.S. Senator King (I-ME) released the following statement in response to growing concerns of imminent federal law enforcement activity in Maine:…
Hail to The Rad Kids
BELFAST—If you go to the Belfast Free Library in the Teen Room on the second floor, you'll find some sculptures that reflect gothic sensibility, childlike whimsy, and offbeat humor.
They…
SEARSPORT — Preston Levi Seekins Jr., of Searsport, passed away peacefully after a brave battle with cancer on January 11, 2026.
Preston graduated…
ROCKLAND – The following comprises recent court activity in Knox County Court from Jan. 5-12, including the start of a jury trial for sexual assault and a man accused of strangling a woman and…
FRIENDSHIP — A stretch of road already known for slide-offs and less significant crashes is now the site of a fatality following a single vehicle crash Tuesday night.
At approximately 10:35…
ISLESBORO — It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of our beloved sister, Terri Leigh Frank, 58. She died peacefully, January 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of many of her…
WALDOBORO – On Friday, Jan. 9, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Maine Violent Offender Task Force (MVOTF) arrested Jaime A. Oktay, 56, on a State of Oklahoma warrant for aggravated possession of…
AUGUSTA — On Monday the Maine Library Commission voted unanimously to start a lengthy rulemaking process that will set new standards for public libraries.
The…
MIDCOAST— Have we ever had a legit food critic in this area before? Yelpers and Facebook reviewers, notwithstanding.
We do now.
Munchies in Maine is the idea of two culinary…
BELFAST — Edward David Lennon of Belfast, Maine, and formerly of Dunwoody, Georgia, passed away at his home on Monday, December 22, 2025. He was surrounded by…
Has served as Knox County’s Judge of Probate since 1990
Judge Carol R. Emery announced Jan…
Belfast — Police reported the following activity Dec. 28 - Jan. 8.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged…
'pressure is off for having that excavated'
The Rockport Select Board confirmed…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Dec. 21 - Jan. 8.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
The following is a report to the Rockport Select Board in advance of its Jan. 12 meeting (…
LINCOLNVILLE — Betty I. Johnson, 86, passed away on January 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family including her dog Lily.
Born on December 12, 1939, in Sioux City,…
Richard “Red” Darby Feld Sr., passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026 at Togus Springs Hospice, Togus VA Medical Center, after a brief illness. Red was born on…
WEST ROCKPORT — Linda A. Hodgkins, 78, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Born in Camden on September 18, 1947…
