Christopher Michael Gracie
September 4, 1973 - April 10, 2026
With profound love and sorrow, we share the passing of a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and…
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BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Lee Ane A. Vogel, of…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court April 8-14.
Leon A. Rancourt Jr., 56, of Swanville, theft by…
to be streamed live from Watts Hall, Thomaston
A Democratic Candidates for Governor Forum will be held April 25, 5 to 7 p.m., at Watts Hall, Thomaston, Maine. Although the in-person event at Watts Hall has sold out, a livestream will be…
BELFAST — Faustina (Thompson) Merry, 94, of Belfast, passed away on April 11, 2026, after living in her own home all her 94 years. She was born in Belfast on November 23, 1931…
WASHINGTON — Norman Clarence Belcher, 74 of Washington, passed away on April 14, 2026.
A celebration of Norman’s life will be held at a later date, details to be announced.
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CAMDEN — Georgia H. Mahonen, 97, died peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Quarry Hill in Camden.
Georgia was born May 20, 1928, in Rockland to George…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 5-14 .
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 28 - April 14.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
effective may 15, 2026
ROCKLAND — A new parking program in Downtown Rockland will take effect May 15, 2026, stretching through the tourist season to October 15, 2026.
The program establishes permit parking for…
Maine lawmakers passed the nation’s first statewide ban on large data centers Tuesday in what they say is an attempt to buy time and study how the power-hungry…
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Stanton Clarence McGrath, on January 8, 2026, at the age 86, at his home with…
BELFAST — A Belfast woman was arrested April 14, following a probation check at 7 Poors Mill Road, according to an April 15, press release from Belfast Police Chief Robert Cormier. …
SOUTH THOMASTON — E. Ronald Anderson passed away on April 11, 2026 after a brief illness, just one day shy of his 93rd birthday. He was born April 12, 1933 in Rockland, Maine to Thomas Anderson…
The public is invited to attend a community planning workshop focused on identifying potential park improvements for Tannery Park, on Washington Street, in Camden.
There are terrific things…
ZEPHYRHILLS, Florida — Arthur Y. Crockett, Jr., 80, passed away on March 11, 2026, in Zephyrhills, Florida. He was born on July 21, 1945, in Camden, Maine, to Marie E. McFarland and Arthur Y.…
The Maine Department of Public Safety is recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 12–18, 2026, honoring the dedicated professionals who serve as…
A Celebration of Life/Memorial Service will be held for Heather Marion Griffin May 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Rockland Salvation Army.
Heather is survived by her son and daughter, Wyatt…
From Washington, D. C.: Three Maine Students Accepted to U.S. Service Academies
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) announced April 15 that three students she nominated have been accepted to U.S. Service Academies. Reed Proscia, of Freeport High…
FRIENDSHIP — Marilyn S. Pitcher, 91, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family under a bright moon on April 7, 2026.
Marilyn was born in Friendship on September 25, 1934, to Ralph…
free two hours per day in metered parking for Rockland-registered vehicles with decals
ROCKLAND — Rockland City Council…
On Monday, April 13, 2026, at approximately 6:08 p.m., Troopers from Maine State Police Central Field Troop responded to Route 1 in Stockton Springs for a report of a head-on collision…
Is it too much for the U.S. to exercise regulatory and enforcement jurisdiction on a worldwide basis?
A recent talk spotlighting U.S.…
WALDOBORO — A graveside service for Denise M. Pearse, 74, who died peacefully December 29, 2025, will be held Friday, April 17, 2026, at 11 a.m., at Mt. View Cemetery, Camden.
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THOMASTON — A graveside committal service for Terry L. Colson Sr., 71, who passed away at home January 26, 2026, will be held Friday, April 24, 2026, at 2 p.m., at Achorn Cemetery, Rockland.
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NAPLES, Florida — Robert “Bob” Brewer, 83, passed away on March 20, 2026 after a valiant fight against cancer. He was born February 27, 1943 in Rockland, Maine, the son of…
The Town Office will be closed April 14 – 17.
"This closure is due to the unavailability of town staff because of medical needs and a family emergency," said Hope Town Administrator…
Hugh McKellar passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on March 24th, 2026 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport after a period of declining health and complications from pneumonia. He was 76…
A celebration of Sylvia Libby’s life will be held Sunday, May 24, at 3 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center, 30 Conway Rd, in Camden.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sylvia’s…
ROCKPORT — The Select Board in Rockport will convene Monday evening, April 13, at 6 p.m., in the Parker Meeting Room at the Rockport Opera House. The meeting will be…
The post-winter cleaning of the chicken house
There are certain things that need to be done in their time. Late summer/autumn brings wood stacking. The morning when the pile of wood — thankfully pre-split these days, not tree length as…
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our brother Joey on March 17, 2026, at the age of 66. He was born in 1959 in Rockland to Joseph Walsh and…
FALMOUTH — William Pattee Munger, 106, of St. George, Maine, passed away at Falmouth House, Ocean View, on March 18, 2026. Bill was born on January 17, 1920 in Fanwood, New Jersey, to Dr. Ray…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court April 1-7.
Thomas P. Cross, 38, of Belfast, domestic violence assault…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 27 - April 8.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 20 - April 7.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
CAMDEN — Claire Ackerman Deptula was born on August 10, 1934 in Wilmington, Delaware, the sixth child of Ella and Ernest A. Ackerman, and died on April 6, 2026. Claire was a graduate of Wilmington…
After almost a century of varied experience, Dorothy “Dorrie” Stockton Getchell passed peacefully on March 31 at age 96, surrounded by family all round. It was a bright spring day with sunlight…
MaineHealth, the parent organization of MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital and numerous medical offices and services in the Midcoast, has relocated its headquarters and …
HUBBARDSTON, Massachusetts — Dorothy C. Bunker, 97, passed away peacefully at her home in Hubbardston, Massachusetts, on March 26, 2026. Though born in…
Jean I. (Hamm) Howard, 91, passed away on April 6, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born in Swanville, April 2, 1935, the daughter of Cyrus and Daisy (Arbuckle) Hamm…
On April 8, 2026, at approximately 11:15 p.m., the Knox County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stabbing incident on Matinicus Island. The victim was transported via…
Game Warden Sergeant Chad Robertson of Division D in Greenville was honored by his peers as the Maine Game Warden of the Year for 2025. Game Warden Sergeant…
NORTH HAVEN — Ruth MacDonald Adams, born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Helen Victoria Reed and Argyle Augustus MacDonald, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, on North Haven, Maine, at the age…
CAMDEN — Gabrielle Wicklow, 78, beloved wife of Joseph F. Wicklow, of Camden, died on April 2, 2026 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born in New York, New York, she was…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds March 16-20.
Belfast
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AUGUSTA — The Maine Library Commission met Monday for the first of two special meetings to begin drafting new public library standards.
The meeting, which the…
