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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 March 2-6.

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Outside Plains, Georgia (Drawing by Rick Cronin)

When I cross the Georgia state line my brain immediately starts singing, 

“Georgia, Georgia.

"The whole day through

"Just that old sweet song

"Keeps…

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ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds March 16-20.  

nomination papers available, due back to town office April 13
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Union residents hoping to serve on…

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 7-18.

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

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It’s been seven years since Scott Nussinow became the chair of a new safety and security committee at Temple Shalom, a Jewish synagogue in Auburn, and started thinking…

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court March 11-17.

Wesley Glidden, 42, of Windsor, operating while license…

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LINCOLNVILLE — John E. Terry, 81, husband of Michelle Terry, of Lincolnville, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. 

A complete…

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 3-19.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction…

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NORTHERN HEMISPHERE — Spring just slipped in the door at 10:46 a.m., March 20, at our latitude and longitude 44° 11' 27" N / 69° 4' 46" W. But ssshhhh. Don't mention the snow we are supposed to…

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The Rockland Fire Dept. was already en route to Rankin Street following a third-party report to Knox County Regional Communications Center of a possible kitchen fire in an apartment complex. But…

First phase: 20 RV sites, three geodesic domes
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NORTHPORT — Travel just a few miles…

Vehicles forced off the road
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ROCKLAND – A Rockport man was arrested on March 15 for allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road throughout Rockland and Thomaston, forcing other vehicles off the road.

Michael S.…

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OWLS HEAD — Delphina Ann Norwood Stred (Ann) died peacefully on March 15, 2026, in Owls Head, Maine. She was born in Warren, Maine, the daughter of Leroy Hastings Norwood and Avis Newman Norwood.…

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds March 9-13.

'all the same zoning regulations as the previous site, but is also a better fit'
Burrows Street building

ROCKLAND — Site plans for a proposed Public Services garage that would replace and relocate the current structure was approved by the Planning Board during the Board’s March 3, 2026 meeting.

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Maine and New England must choose between two divergent paths for how to generate electricity in the coming years, according to two noteworthy reports released this…

From Washington, D.C.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins has announced updates to her senior leadership team for the remainder of the 119th Congress. …

Declining enrollment, pared-down staff result in proposed budget net increase of 1.9 percent
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The School Administrative District 28 (Camden-Rockport K-8) School Board will convene its regularly scheduled March 18 meeting at the Strom Auditorium, at Camden Hills Regional High School, with…

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Logan Russell Bailey, a member of Boy Scout Troop 254 in Warren, was recognized March 1 in a ceremony held at the Warren Congregational Church for earning his Eagle Scout rank.

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The Lincolnville School Committee will hold a special meeting March 18, at 6 p.m., at the Lincolnville Central School's Walsh Commons, with the proposed $5.54 million budget conversation topping…

From Augusta
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AUGUSTAThe citizen initiative petition effort, “An Act to Designate School Sports Participation and Facilities by Sex” has been found valid,…

From Augusta
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In a win for energy affordability, the Maine Senate advanced

Just driving around... and drawing
Horseshoe Beach (Drawing by Rick Cronin)

After making a drawing of Horseshoe Beach on the west coast of Florida I drove out to a parking area overlooking the Gulf of “America” to watch the setting sun. It was clear and bright and there…

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CAMDEN — Maureen O. Richard, 89, took her last breath on the evening of Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Breakwater Commons in Rockland.

A full obituary, including dates for Maureen’s…

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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.

A full obituary will be published at a later date.

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 Feb. 23-27

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Teammate secures a New England runner-up finish
Leland Fields stands left, while Benjamin Laite stands beside him. (photo provided by Cody Laite)

FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS — Two Lincolnville boys have each claimed a championship, and each earned ranked status in the sport of wrestling, after competing in the…

Maple syrup, blacksmithing demonstration, and tours. Free to all
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Update: 

We are so sorry to announce that the Maine Maple Sunday event scheduled for tomorrow, March 22nd, at the Camden-Rockport Historical…

March 17 meeting
Astronomical high tide in Camden, 2011 (file photo)

CAMDEN — When the Select Board…

books in a library

AUGUSTA — The Maine Library Commission reviewed a draft rule last week that would impose new requirements on the state’s libraries, including annual training for…

Victoria Watts

ROCKPORT — After a hard-fought battle with cancer, Victoria Watts made her final requests for her family to be with her. She spent her last hours with her loved ones by her side and did things her…

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CAMDEN — Muriel Hannan, 86, of Camden, died on March 6, 2026 at the Sussman House in Rockport. 

A private family service will be…

Barbara Hawkins Haupt

ROCKLAND — Barbara Hawkins Haupt, born July 12, 1936, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, with family by her side.

Born in Wilmington, Delaware to Walter and Muriel Churchman, Barbara…

Stephanie Elaine Schloegel

UNION — Stephanie Elaine Schloegel, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on February 27, 2026 in Rockport.

Born in Encino, California, on January 8, 1945, and growing up in California,…

Belfast City Hall.

BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, March 17, to address a number of agenda items included in Belfast City…

March 16, 2016 (Image courtesy National Weather Service)

Central Maine Power said just after noon that the company is prepared for gusty winds associated with rainstorm arriving Monday night.

In…

Municipal and school budgets under scrutiny
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Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court March 4-10. 

Dakota Miller, 25, of Bangor, operating under the…

Joel Tozier

Joel Tozier, 78, passed away on March 6, 2026. He was born on June 23, 1947, and lived a life marked by service, hard work, and deep love…

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ROCKLAND — A proposed multi-unit residential development at 438 Old County Road, in Rockland, returns before the Planning Board, Tuesday, March 17, on the heels of a same-day site review of the…

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 27 - March 10.

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

Ronald Ralph Bickford

Ronald Ralph Bickford, 93, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, after a brief illness, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine.

He was born February…

Geoffrey L. Bosser

HOPE — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Geoffrey L. Bosser, who left this world on December 26, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on February 23, 1955, in Rockland, Maine, Geoffrey was a…

Warren, Union, Hope
Shawn Saindon

WARREN — Shawn Saindon has announced his candidacy for Maine House District 44 as an Independent, seeking to represent the towns of Warren, Union, and Hope. The seat is opening as Rep. Bill…

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A crew from U.S. Coast Guard Station Boothbay Harbor rescued three people from the water approximately 23 miles south of Boothbay Harbor Wednesday at 9:02 a.m.

Station Boothbay Harbor crew…

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ROCKLAND — The following comprises recent court activity in Knox County, including the sentencing of a man for manslaughter in a 2024 Cushing murder, court updates regarding a man who allegedly…

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SOUTH THOMASTON — Captain George D. Kibitz, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland, surrounded by the echoes of a life well-lived.

Born in…