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Tracking the sleigh: five billion presents already delivered
The U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command, in collaboration with Canadian tracking teams, are trying to keep an eye on Santa, but he has his magical ways. (Image courtesy NORAD)

The U.S. North American Aerospace…

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May your hearts fill with joy, and your hearths and homes be warm this holiday season, and well into the New Year.

Happy holidays!

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ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Dec. 15-19.…

Georgia A. Tasho

OWLS HEAD and BROCKTON, Massachusetts — Georgia A. Tasho, 100, of Owl's Head and Brockton, Massachusetts, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025.

A funeral mass will…

Parking will be temporarily permitted on streets Dec. 24, noon to 9 p.m., only.
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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,…

Bessie M. (Schwarz) Lund

JEFFERSON — Bessie M. (Schwarz) Lund was born at the Queens Hospital in Portland on July 12, 1930, the youngest child and only daughter of W. Frederick Schwarz and Mae E. (Mitchell) Schwarz. She…

Devil's Pride is a brotherhood dedicated to riding and providing
L to R: Robert "HotRod" Emery, Henry "Big Daddy" Hustus, Roland "The Poet" Pease, Michael "Mike the Bike" Robinson, Robert "Biker Bob" Sheehan. Photo courtesy Bob Sheehan

CAMDEN—The Devil's Pride motorcycle club has tender hearts when it comes to at-risk youth.

This past fall, the motorcycle club held a fundraising barbecue with the intent to donate the…

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Over the past five years, the attorney general’s office, with Aaron Frey at the helm, has secured for Maine more than $260 million in settlements with major…

After the storm, temperatures will plummet
Approaching storm, Dec. 23, 2025

MIDCOAST — The weather folks have been delighted to tell us that the heaviest snow from the next storm will fall in the Midcoast, so we will take their predictions to heart and prepare: Shovels,…

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WINTERPORT — Cyril B. Pyle Sr., 86, of Winterport, passed away on December 16, 2025.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 2, 2025, at 1 p.m., at Riposta…

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ROCKLAND — There will be a city-wide parking ban in Rockland beginning at 9 p.m., Tuesday, December 23, until 8 a.m., Wednesday, December 24.

James Richard Peters

BELFAST — It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Richard Peters of Belfast, Maine on November 13, 2025, at the age of 78. James…

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Washington County used to complete its audits in less than a year. But in 2020, county officials grew frustrated as they realized their auditor was taking much longer…

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Reader Gallery 13 continues a tradition of sharing…

The building where the Waldo County Registry of Deeds is maintained. Photo by Erica Thoms

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Dec. 8-12.

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Waldo Judicial Center.  Photo by Erica Thoms

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Dec. 10-16.

Joseph Perry, 30, of Stockton Springs, unlawful sexual…

A picture of the fire in Searsport, provided by the State Fire Marshal's Office.

AUGUSTA — On Saturday, December 20, 2025, at approximately 3:35 pm,  the Searsport Fire Department responded to a reported fire at the RSU 20 bus garage in Searsport…

Barry Martin Faber

Barry Martin Faber died on December 19, 2025, at age 87, with his wife and two children by his side.

Born in Manhattan on May 7, 1938, Barry was the son of Ralph and Dora Siegel Faber, who…

Christmas Tree

The air is freezing, and the wind has been whipping around this old farmhouse recently. The same tall pines and small hill of Frohock Mountain that makes us an unsuitable location for solar…

Dec. 5, 2025, Rockport Harbor

The return of light to the 44th latitude will begin Dec. 21 at 10:03 a.m., when the North Pole begins to tilt back toward the sun, a long but encouraging process. Winter's duration will be 88 days…

'Margaret Chase Smith 2.0'
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Lincolnville Beach is home to one of the state's mainland ferry landings,…

Heads up. Trees are falling.
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KNOX COUNTY — Heads up. Trees are falling.

An afternoon uptick in reports of downed trees has sent most volunteer fire departments in Knox County out in rainy and windy conditions, Friday…

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Belfast — Police reported the following activity Dec. 4-18.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…

Waldo County Sheriff's cruiser and insignia.

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Dec. 4-17.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction,…

Patricia Daley Snow

OWLS HEAD — Patricia Daley Snow died Monday, December 15, 2025 at her home. Born Patricia Hallock Daley in New York City, New York, January 17, 1931, she was the daughter of Wilfred Thomas Daley…

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ROCKPORT – A Rockport man remains in jail after he was charged by police with breaking into a veterinary office and stealing drugs.

Samuel Trautman, 26, was…

Extra crews to staff CMP service centers ahead of possible 50 mph wind gusts
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AUGUSTA – Central Maine Power, a subsidiary of Avangrid Inc., is prepared for a windstorm expected…

Robert Charles Bentley

ROCKLAND — Robert Charles Bentley, 57, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Rob, or "Bentley" as he was affectionately known by friends and family, was born on…

Donald C. Ross

WARREN — Donald ‘Don’ Charles Ross, 87, of Warren, Maine, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Don was born on January 24, 1938, in Waldoboro,…

Police station parking lot with for sale sign

ROCKLAND — A buyer has come forward with intent to purchase the current Police Station condo at 1 Park Drive. Details are still to be publicized, however that buyer intends to repurpose the…

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LINCOLNVILLE — Judith M. (Young) Rolerson, 83, widow of Peter Rolerson, died on December 15, 2025. 

A complete obituary will be…

''application was incomplete and should not have been processed nor approved. The permit must be vacated'
The Rock Road in Rockport runs parallel to Lily Pond from Huse Street in Rockport to Midcoast Solid Waste Transfer Station and toward the intersection of Greenfield Drive and Limerock Street in Camden. (Image courtesy Alison McKellar)

ROCKPORT — On Dec. 16, the attorney…

JUDGE SETS BAIL AT $10,000
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ROCKLAND – A Warren man remains in jail after he was arrested Dec. 13 by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office for aggravated trafficking in fentanyl, criminal trespass and…

calls for swastikas, nooses to remain classified as hate symbols
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S.…

The building where the Waldo County Registry of Deeds is maintained.

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Dec. 1-5.

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Malory K…

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CAMDEN — Penny Gentle, 80, a long-time resident of Camden, died on December 15, 2025. 

A complete obituary will be published.…

Lena Kay Master

THOMASTON — Lena Kay Master, a beacon of warmth and joy, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side.

Kay was born on January 3, 1949, in the…

Louis C. "Lou" Caron

THOMASTON — Louis C. "Lou" Caron, 87, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Sussman House in Rockport following a long and courageous battle with…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND – The following cases were handled in the state court in Knox County from Dec. 1-12.

If any motorists witnessed the event, they are asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office
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A fatal motor vehicle crash occured in Whitefield, Tuesday morning, December 16, five days after the first crash…

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UPDATE (Dec. 15): A man and a woman who were arrested Dec. 10 in Rockport following a domestic violence incident made their initial appearances in Knox County Court Dec. 12 before Judge John…

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BELFAST — Harriet E. (Penney) Curtis, 86, of Belfast, passed away on December 15, 2025.

A funeral service will be held Monday, December 22, 2025, at 1 p.m., at Riposta…

David Llewellyn Osier

BREMEN — David Llewellyn Osier, 86, of Bremen, passed away at his home on December 11, 2025—the very house where he was born on February 5, 1939, the second oldest home in Bremen. His life came…

Hail To The Rad Kids
Finlay Donaghy standing before his art exhibit at Gibbs Library. Photo by Kay Stephens

WASHINGTON — Some musicians play in…

Explosion may have occurred prior to fire according to Maine State Fire Marshal
Photos of the scene, taken by Barbara Files-Lucier

UPDATE:

Fire investigators believe the deceased to be 64-year-old Gary Crane Sr. of Palermo, though positive identification will be determined…

Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m.
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An evening workshop of the Camden…

Eva Dagmar Burns

UNION — Eva Dagmar Burns, 94, Mother, Aunt, Grammy, Great Grammy, and Great-Great Grammy, died at her Bump Hill Road home on Sunday, December 7, 2025 in Union, Maine.

She and her twin…

Karl Sherman Crute, Sr.

CUSHING — Karl Sherman Crute, Sr. died Tuesday, December 9, 2025 in Portland, Maine. He was born July 24, 1941 in Friendship, Maine, the son of Donald Karl and Shirley Merle Prior Crute. He grew…

Goes into effect in January
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ROCKLAND — “Ultimately, would you rather a building be built with four apartments with parking, or six apartments without?” said Planning Board Member Ed Ledoux, during the Dec. 8, 2025 City…