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ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds July 6-10.

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST  — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court. 

Tracy Marcouillier,…

James Warren Jones

On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, James Warren Jones passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife by his side.

Born in Brooksville, Jim lived a life full of love, laughter, service, and…

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court July 1-7.

Mandy M. Mosher, 37, of Belfast, assault in Belfast Nov. 9,…

July 13 regularly scheduled meeting
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Rockport's Select Board will convene at 5 p.m. July 13 and begin their regularly monthly meeting with a closed-door session to discuss a personnel matter. Then, at 6…

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 June 15-19.

Belfast

Skinner…

Keith Klein

Keith Klein, 73, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on July 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on March 14, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York, Keith lived a life defined…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds June 29-July 3.  …

Obituary
Matthew T. Tilton

Matthew…

Downtown Rockland street closures

The North Atlantic Blues Festival returns to the Rockland public landing this weekend, beginning Friday, July 10. The City is expecting a major influx of…
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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 18 - July 8.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a…

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity July 1-8.

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

Speeding is an aggressive and deadly behavior
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As part of the summer speed reduction awareness and high-visibility enforcement campaign, the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety…

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ROCKPORT — Glenn R. Johnson, 73, died on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Maine Medical Center. 

A complete obituary will be published…

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BELFAST — A Massachusetts man was arrested after law enforcement discovered 170 grams of cocaine concealed in a vehicle in Belfast, according to a media release…

 William “Bill” Scott Post

WALDOBORO — William “Bill” Scott Post, 55 of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully in the early hours of July 6, 2026. Bill passed away after a battle with ALS at the…

Avrum Weiss

VINALHAVEN — Avrum Weiss, age 72, of Vinalhaven, Maine, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 5, 2026.

Born in Manhattan, New York, August 29, 1953, Avrum grew up in…

Steven Robert Hutchings

Steven Robert Hutchings, a beloved educator, devoted family man, and passionate outdoorsman, passed away on May 9, 2026, at the age of 75.…

Alice Marie Bowman

WASHINGTON — Alice Marie Bowman, 77, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at Windward Gardens in Camden, where she received exceptional care, surrounded by the love of her family and the…

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ROCKLAND — Vehicles must be moved from Harbor Park by Thursday night, July 9, for the Blues Festival setup.

Vehicles not moved may be subject to…

Rockport Town Manager William Post (File photo by Louis Bettcher)

Through an announcement from the City of Augusta, the public has learned that William Post, a longtime familiar face in municipal and county government across the state, has died.

Bill Post…

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 24-30.

Richard Campo, 40, of Waldo, unlawful possession of…

Adam Ralph Gordon Kennard

WALDOBORO — Adam Ralph Gordon Kennard, 52, of Waldoboro, Maine, passed away peacefully at the Sussman House in Rockport on July 3, 2026. Born August 3, 1973. Adam was the youngest child of…

Aileen Marcia Allen

WALDOBORO — Aileen Marcia Allen, 78, passed away peacefully at her home in Waldoboro on July 4, 2026, with her loving husband by her side.

Born on February 17, 1948, in Chester, Vermont,…

Marshal D. Ames

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Marshal D. Ames, who left this world on June 18, 2026, at the age of 57. Born on August 12, 1968, in…

Cheryl Louise Dugan-Higley

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cheryl Louise Dugan-Higley, who died peacefully at her home in Appleton on June 26, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by her loved ones.…

Robert M. Rosenberg, DDS

ROCKPORT — Bob Rosenberg was born in New York City on December 16, 1940. With his parents, and later his younger…

Virginia "Jinny" Roy Manning

HAPPY VILLAGE, Oregon — Virginia "Jinny" Roy Manning, passed away peacefully, 13 April 2026, surrounded by her three children in Happy Valley, Oregon where she had been living for the past three…

Friends of Thai Daughters
A group of the newest arrivals at the Friends of Thai Daughters residential program in Mae Chan, displaying a poster for FTD’s Sunflower Dream Trip Sweepstakes. Courtesy of Ellen James

Enter to win a dream trip anywhere in the world — 100% of proceeds wupport At-Risk Girls in Thailand.

Trevett-based anti-trafficking nonprofit Friends of Thai…

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 June 8-12.

Belfast

Richard E. Topping to Dominique…

Kristen Spalding and Matt Murphy (Photo courtesy WERU FM)

EAST ORLAND – The Board of Directors of WERU Community Radio said July 6 that…

This Week in Lincolnville
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Yesterday we celebrated the Fourth of July, and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The birthday of the United States.

For the eighth…

Knox Museum crew

THOMASTON - There were hundreds of parade viewers, many dressed in red, white, and blue, packed into downtown Thomaston on the Fourth of July to…

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BELFAST —  A Memorial Gathering for Susan H. Long, 70, of Belfast, who died on Feb, 23, 2026, will be held Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 2 p.m…

Carl E. Jackson

SWANVILLE — Carl E. Jackson, 88, of Swanville, passed away at home from dementia on June 16, 2026  in Swanville, with his best friend Barry Feero by his side.…
'Our family is deeply grateful for the exceptional care provided by the medical teams at Maine Medical Center in Portland and at the Sumner Redstone Burn Center at Massachusetts General Hospital'
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The Maine Department of Public Safety issued the following statement provided by the Robbins family July 3 regarding the passing of Alden Robbins, who died on July 2, 2026,…

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 12 - July 2.

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

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 24 - July 2.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a…

Maine roots of rebellion against wealthy landowners goes back to the 1800s
 A scan made from an old postcard of the Masonic Building in Liberty, Maine around 1904. Unknown photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

MIDCOAST—As America turns 250 this weekend, neighboring Midcoast towns of Liberty and Freedom remind us that a country's ideals are mirrored by its people. 

Goose River Bridge

(UPDATE): Rockport Acting Interim Police Chief James Greeley said on July 8 that the incident on the Goose River Bridge Thursday evening, July 2, has been confimed a suicide. The…

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The Maine Department of Environmental Protection warns that wildfire smoke will likely push particle pollution to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ (USG) levels—and…

July 7 meeting; six-year gag order on comments by parties, officials that, 'that constitute disparagement of one another'
Audra Caler and John French

CAMDEN — The Camden Select Board will convene July 7 for a regularly scheduled meeting, with an agenda item that includes a memorandum of employment agreement of Town Manager Audra Caler until Dec…

Photo courtesy Cara Hersey

ROCKLAND—A new women's boutique, Salt & Moss, opened June 1 at 369 Main Street. Originally hailing from Texas, owner Cara Hersey said she thought Rockland needed an…

scorecard for Chickawaukie Pond

As of July 1, Lake Chickawaukie has been cleared for swimming, according to the City of Rockland.


Swimming advisory issued…

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MONTVILLE — A Thorndike man was transported to Northern Lights Eastern Maine Medical Center by Life Flight following a June 1, motorcycle accident, according to a…

Raymond Douglas Cohen's mugshot.

Police have made an arrest following a burglary at a local smoke shop June 18, which is located at 67 Belmont Drive. The crime occurred sometime during the night while the business was…

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

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 1-4.

Belfast

Sara R. Moore Trust to…

Majorie L. Haskins Hill

ROCKPORT — I, Majorie L Haskins Hill, passed away on June 27, 2026. I was born on October 23, 1929, in Lubec, ME, to Edward M Haskins and Mary (Lawrence) Haskins.

I was predeceased by my…