What a beautiful week we have had in this little town on the coast of Maine. Bright sun, a bit of rain, fog rolling in off the bay in the morning, everything green and growing. Our summer…
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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 3-9.
Kenneth A. Fay, 69, of Stockton Springs, operating after…
ROCKPORT – Rockport Town Manager Jon Duke said Friday, June 12, that Interim Police Chief Chris Young is currently on leave from his position with the Town of Rockport.
…a patient survives because the Chain of Survival was successfully put into action
THOMASTON — During the June 8, 2026, Thomaston Select Board meeting, members of the Thomaston Fire and EMS Department were recognized with the Phoenix Award for their role in the successful…
Family-run eatery also features a cocktail bar at night
SEARSPORT—The tiny town of Searsport has undergone a revival in the last few years with the addition of a new brewery, a grocery store, a mercantile, and Hello Sailor's expanded space for a music…
Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins announced her reelection campaign in February by posting a video that showed her opening a box of New…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Zeandra L.R. Harding…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds May 25-29.
Belfast
Nathan N…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity May 19 - June 6.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those…
ROCKPORT — David P. Jackson, 95, of Rockport, died on June 7, 2026 at the Sussman House in Rockport.
A complete obituary will be…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 16 - June 6.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
ROCKLAND — Lewis "Lou" Dyer, 79, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at his home in Rockland.
He was born in Rockland on March 17, 1947. Raised in Owls Head, Lou graduated from Rockland…
ROCKLAND — Rockland voters approved a charter amendment Tuesday, June 9, 2026, giving the city greater flexibility to use previously authorized bond funding to support the development of…
There will be a Celebration of Life for Linda Lufkin Kaler, who passed away on October 6, 2025.
Family and friends are invited to join…
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) today issued updated freshwater fish consumption advisories for …
On the Village Green
On Friday, July 3, 2026 the Town of Camden will hold the 250th Anniversary Commemoration of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776, on the Camden Village Green.
The event is…
'Turns Focus to General Election with Platform of Stability'
Knox County Sheriff Patrick Polky…
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…
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…
Two Republican candidates, …
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.,…
