Lawrence “Bub” Way, 95, a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, surrounded by his family. Lawrence was born on April 20, 1931, in…
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ROCKLAND — The Resolve presented to Rockland Fire and EMS during the June 8, 2026 City Council meeting reads like any official Whereas and Therefore expression of public gratitude. Yet, from…
Lease option for proposed Rockland Police Dept. location meets Council 3-1 approval in First Reading
ROCKLAND — “This is an authorization, at least, not yet a commitment,” said Rockland City Councilor Nate Davis.
City Councilors, absent Councilor Penny York, voted 3-1 (Kalloch) in approval…
ROCKPORT, Maine and JENSEN BEACH Beach, Florida — Carl B. Wood, 89, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, friendship, and devotion to family. Born on September 15, 1936, in…
THOMASTON — Roberta Carmichael has been selected as the recipient of the Town of Thomaston's 2026 Spirit of America Award in recognition of her outstanding volunteerism, leadership, and dedication…
Voters in Appleton, Camden, Hope, Lincolnville and Rockport all approved their share of the …
Platner leads
The most current notable national political race has landed in Maine, and Knox County Democrats are playing a large part in determining who will represent them in the Nov. 3 general elections for…
In a battle of eight candidates seeking to earn the Republican vote to run in the November general elections this coming Nov. 3, it is Robert Charles who is taking the lead in Knox County June 9…
Maine has five candidates competing to be the Democratic candidate for governor in the November 3 general elections. Democrats in Knox County leaned toward Hannah Pingree at the polls June 9.…
Rockland voters approved a municipal charter amendment: "...To allow the City to …
In a battle of eight candidates seeking to earn the Republican vote to run in the November general elections this coming Nov. 3, it is Robert Charles who is taking the lead in Waldo County June 9…
The most notable political race landed in Maine, and Waldo County Democrats are playing a large part in determining who will represent them in the Nov. 3 general elections for U.S. Senate.
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Maine's Second Congressional District is the largest district by area east of the Mississippi River, and comprises Androscoggin, Aroostook, Franklin, Hancock, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset…
Waldo County Democrats are casting their ballots for Natasha Irving in the Democratic primary election for the Sixth District Prosecutor.
The Sixth District encompasses Sagadahoc…
In November, the Cushing, Owls Head, South Thomaston, St. George and Thomaston Republicans, who comprise Maine House District 43, want Chris Austin to represent them in the Nov. 3 general…
Camden and Rockport Democrats cast their ballots in favor of Josh Gerritsen, D-Rockport, to represent them in the Nov. 3 general elections to serve in the Maine House of Representatives. Gerritsen…
By wide margin, voters in Cushing, Owls Head, Rockland, South Thomaston and Thomaston approved the 2026-2027 $41,383,070 RSU 13 budget, up $305,677, or .74 percent, from the current budget. RSU 13…
Lincolnville began its annual town meeting June 9 at the polls, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the Lincolnville Central School, to act on warrant articles 1-4. Then, on…
Approves land use amendments
From a slate of seven candidates for three Rockport Select Board positions, Rockport voters elected three. Samantha Appleton and Kim Graffam were elected for a three-term, and…
favors keeping traditional police department
With unofficial numbers, Camden voters approved their $13,371,065 2026-2027 budget, elected Bobbi Oxton Blake and Christopher Nolan for three-year terms on the Select…
THOMASTON — The Town of Thomaston has dedicated its 2025–2026 Annual Report to Bill Hahn in recognition of more than 18 years of dedicated service on the Select Board and his enduring…
June 9 started early for municipal staff and volunteers in Camden and Rockport, with voting booths occupied as early as 8 a.m. and filled through 2 p.m. Polls remain open across the state until 8…
ROCKPORT — Stephen F. Alley, 95, formerly of Rockland and Rockport, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Stephen was born May 31, 1930.
A memorial service at St. Peters Episcopal Church will…
AUBURN — A memorial service for Helen E. (Joy) Mylen, who passed away on February 20, 2026, will be held Friday, June 12, 2026, at 10 a.m., at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110…
ROCKLAND — Maine Water will have Broadway closed from Park Street to Limerock Street for water main work today, Tuesday, June 9.
"This will take most…
Maine has five candidates competing to be the Democratic candidate for governor in the November 3 general elections. Democrats in Waldo County are spreading their votes amongst all five. for…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds June 1-5.
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ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland has been awarded a $74,850 Community Action Grant to support the design of nature-based resilience improvements at Snow Marine…
OWLS HEAD — Barbara Ann Nash Gushee, 92, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born June 24, 1933, in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, she was…
ROCKLAND — Robert Charles Bentley, 57, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
A graveside committal service will be held Friday, June 19, 2026, at 2 p.m.,…
At the Maine State House last week, Republican candidate for governor David Jones showed voters how he would rank himself and other GOP…
The State of Maine has a formal process for political candidates to remove themselves from the ballot if they decide to withdraw from an…
June 8 meeting includes Rockport Common park contract between town and foundation, and a personnel related closed-door session
ROCKPORT — The Rockport Select Board is meeting the night before the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, June 8, to address an agenda that includes setting the wastewater…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds May 118-22.
Belfast
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It was quite a week in the household at Sleepy Hollow. Our daughter’s graduation from Camden Hills Regional High School was a multiple day affair, starting with the baccalaureate on Monday,…
on the issues
There are two open Camden Select Board seats up for election June 9 at annual Town Meeting. The four candidates seeking election to the two three-year terms are…
on the issues
There are two open Camden Select Board seats up for election June 9 at annual Town Meeting. The four candidates seeking election to the two three-year terms are…
Crowd fills Heritage Park for after-party
BELFAST — Gray skies were no match for the light brought by the Belfast Pride parade, as a sea of rainbow flags and smiling faces marched down Main Street.
With a handful of drummers…
on the issues
There are two open Camden Select Board seats up for election June 9 at annual Town Meeting. The four candidates seeking election to the two three-year terms are…
An annual tradition recognizing service and commitment to the town
ROCKPORT — The Town of Rockport honored three longtime citizens for their service to their community Thursday, June 4, at two separate ceremonies that continues a time-honored tradition.
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WALDOBORO — Harlan E. ‘Buster’ Cochran, 91, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at home with his loving family at his side.
Born on February 26, 1935, in Rockland, he was the son of Frank…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court May 27 - June 2.
Alex Small, 44, of Bangor, probation violation in…
on the issues
There are three open Rockport Select Board seats up for election June 9 at annual Town Meeting. Four candidates are seeking election to two of the seats that carry three-year terms. Those…
