Beth Hyler, 73, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the Breakwater Commons in Rockland.
She was born on July 23, 1952, in New Britain, Connecticut, the daughter of Thomas and Winifred (…
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Three programs will screen at the Camden Hills Regional High School Auditorium February 6-7
ROCKPORT—The Banff is back!
It is the 50th anniversary of both the Banff Mountain Film Festival and Maine Sport Outfitters, which has sponsored the festival since 2001. The annual mountain…
Reader Gallery 13 continues a tradition of sharing…
OWLS HEAD — Frank E. Post, 81, died peacefully at his home in Fort Myers, Florida, on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Family and friends are invited to visit Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 4 to…
LINCOLNVILLE — Benjamin Hardy, 61, of Lincolnville, Maine died suddenly at home on January 20, 2026. Born in Camden on May 27, 1964, he was the son of Willard ‘Swiss’ Hardy, Sr. and Nancy (…
WEST GARDINER — Katherine E. (Johnson) Bouchard, 73, of West Gardiner, passed in the early morning of January 29, 2026. Our Mom, Mimi, Gram, Partner, Daughter, Sister,…
THOMASTON — Terry L. Colson Sr., 71, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, January 26, 2026. Terry was born in Rockland, January 21, 1955, the son of Edward and Flora (Roscoe) Colson.
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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Jan. 20-27.
Arthur Michaels, 73, of Andover, operating under the…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Jan. 15-29.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction…
UPDATE: On Feb. 2, the Camden Town…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Court from Jan. 26-30.
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Burnt Island Light
Ever dreamed of living in an historic island lighthouse just a mile off the coast of Maine? The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), in partnership with the Keepers of Burnt Island…
Belfast — Police reported the following activity Jan. 17-29.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…
A combination of deep freezes and control measures have knocked back some prominent Maine forest pests and diseases over the past couple of years, providing relief to…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Erin Peak, of Belfast, and Brandon Peak, of Belfast, were…
Rockland Police are attempting to identify the driver of a blue SUV, which was involved in a hit and run accident Jan. 29 in Rockland at the intersection of Broadway and Park Street at…
'We hope to have route one reopened by 8 PM'
WALDOBORO — A tractor trailer truck didn't quite make it up the steep Route 1 hill in Waldoboro, Friday afternoon, Jan. 30, 2026.
As the truck headed south out of town, the truck's cab…
BELFAST — The following indictments were handed up by a Waldo County grand jury Jan. 22-23.
Clyde E. Potter, 40, of Wiscasset, two counts of…
currently holding more than $395,000,000 in unclaimed property
Governor Janet Mills has officially declared February 2-8, 2026 …
WILTON, Connecticut — Sarah Allan Ogilvie (Clark) Hart, age 88, died on January 18, 2026, in Wilton, Connecticut, surrounded by her loving family.
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Feb. 4 meeting to discuss contract
CAMDEN — When the Five Town CSD convenes Feb. 4, board members will consider appointing Leigh Anne Neal as its new superintendent, effective July 2026. The regularly scheduled meeting's agenda…
CAMDEN — At 11:30 a.m., Jan. 30,…
WALDOBORO — Alice Fiske Hilliard Billheimer, 85, of Waldoboro, passed away on January 28, 2026 due to complications relating to Parkinson’s disease with Lewy Body Dementia. She is survived by her…
ROCKLAND — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized the City of Rockland with the 2025 EPA Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant…
ROCKLAND — Carlton F. Murphy, 66, of Rockland passed away on January 7, 2026, at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a brief illness.
A complete obituary will be published later and a…
a dwindling of trained volunteers
Rockland's Emergency Warming Center has added one additional night, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, before closing up on Sunday morning, February 1, at 7 a.m.…
From Washington, D. C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senator Angus King, I-ME, released a statement Jan. 29 following his vote…
ROCKLAND — On Thursday, December 11, 2025, Stephen Delbert Morrison, 93, passed away peacefully, attended by loved ones.
Stephen was born in Rumford, Maine to Delbert Joseph Morrison and…
VINALHAVEN —David “Bam Bam” Linwood Hildings, age 58, of Vinalhaven, Maine, died at his home on January 25, 2026.
David is survived by his parents, Richard “Dickie” Hildings of Vinalhaven (…
AUGUSTA — A bill that would let Maine towns and counties seek bankruptcy protection received little support at a legislative hearing last week.
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At 6 a.m., Jan. 29, U.S. Senator Collins circulated a news release saying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ceased its enhanced operations in Maine.
"The…
Upcoming performances, art exhibits, community gatherings, and more
MIDCOAST—It may be the quiet season, but in the Midcoast, the arts are still thriving. Even though 1 ½-inch snowstorms may keep us temporarily housebound, Maine arts venues are still bringing…
The Board of Directors of Regional School Unit 40 said Jan. 27 that was pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Welch as the…
Paul William Moody, 60, died January 23, 2026 at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta.
Paul was born December 10, 1965 in Brunswick and raised by John C. Moody, Jr. and Barbara…
iPad, passport, keys, jewelry.....
The Camden Police Department is…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were handled in the state court in Knox…
Proposes $300 relief checks, build more housing, continue free community college
In her final State of the State…
helping communities in Maine go live, on the air
In 2024, WRFR-LP Rockland…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Jan. 12-16.
Belfast
Sophia…
VINALHAVEN — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph Hebert Martin. Joseph, 37, of Vinalhaven, Maine, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Joseph was born on…
HOPE — Given the route of entry into a ditch behind a guard rail on Main Street, in Hope, no speculation was voiced as to how the car would be removed. Bystanders to the…
seeking additional volunteers to help plan and execute fundraising events
Regional School Unit 13 (RSU13) has been awarded $1,170,000 in federal funding to support the critical repair, upgrade, and modernization of the Oceanside High…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Jan. 19-23.
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Every Sunday for the last three years I have sat down to write this column, I write about Lincolnville, town events, its history, random thoughts and memories that enter my head. I love this…
MATINICUS and ROCKLAND — Ann E. Mitchell, 78, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport, following 30 year battle with Lupus.
Born in Portland, February 23…
In Loving Memory of Colleen Margaret Morang, 73, a Courageous Spirit and Beloved Friend.
Born in Rockland, Maine, Colleen passed peacefully at Maine General Hospital in…
ROCKLAND — Virginia J. 'Ginny' Oliver, beloved worldwide as 'The Lobster Lady,' passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 21, 2026, after 105 years of inspiring all who knew her story.
Born…
Ski the Sea
Skiers are reveling in copious…
Joshua Barshinger, 35, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2026. A devoted husband, proud father, loyal son, loving brother, and true friend, Josh lived his life with heart, humor, and an…
