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‘No More Mr. Nice Guy’ Camden Harbor Master orders unpermitted dinghies off town docks
Mon, 07/22/2019 - 12:30pm

CAMDEN — Camden’s Harbor Master Steve Pixley has firm words for the scofflaws who are tying up their unpermitted dinghies on town docks: Get them off by Friday or they will be hauled out by Camden Public Works crews. “No more Mister Nice Guy,” said Pixley, early Monday morning, July 22. There are many dinghies taking up space at the town docks in Camden Harbor, pushing the number of boats beyond capacity. Those owners who have not paid the town for a dinghy space tie-up are violating town...
reception to celebrate his birthday to follow memorial service
Annual memorial service to honor Major General Henry Knox to be held July 27
Mon, 07/22/2019 - 11:45am

THOMASTON — The annual memorial service to honor the life of Revolutionary War Hero, Major General Henry Knox, will take place at the Thomaston Village Cemetery July 27 at 10:30 a.m. The service will start with Revolutionary War period color guard from The Maine Society of the SAR and The Colonial Craftsmen’s Club of Colonial Massachusetts and their Distaff Side. Mark Edward Rustin, Grand Master of the Masons of Maine, will be the guest this year to give a short presentation about Gen. Knox...
Julianna Nicole Sirois, obituary
Mon, 07/22/2019 - 11:15am

DAYTON — .Julianna Nicole Sirois, 14, of Dayton and formerly of Rockport, died on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. She had been a student at Saco Middle School and Camden-Rockport Middle School. Julianna enjoyed attending the First Congregational Church UCC in Camden where she had many friends. Julianna was a brilliant and enthusiastic girl, with boundless curiosity. One of her most repeated sayings was "can I ask you question?" She was generous, eager to share her knowledge of a subject or a book or...
Lobstermen from Machias to Boothbay Harbor hold rally in Stonington about federal moves to limit trap lines
Mon, 07/22/2019 - 11:00am

Lobstermen gathered on the Stonington Commercial Fish Pier to draw greater attention to the issues facing the survival of their industry and the livelihoods of coastal Maine communities. Julie Eaton, who fishes for lobster, said at the outset of the rally: “NOAA [The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] knows that not one Right Whale has been proven to have been entangled in Maine rope in many years and the new proposed regulations would only cause extreme danger to our lobstermen...
Baby Shark ..... pulled pork and Kathleen’s cookies .... Pitcher Pond meets
This Week in Lincolnville: Baby on Board
Mon, 07/22/2019 - 10:00am

I’ll be right up front; I’m not a baby person. Watching other women open their arms to enfold a baby not their own, a grandchild, any baby really – is baffling. What instinct do they have that I seem to lack? Fortunately, for the well-being of my children, my own three infants woke up that instinct in their mother, and I cherish the memory of those years. But with other babies, even my own grandchildren, I’ve felt awkward, perhaps a bit fearful, that somehow I’ll hurt them. Then there’s the...
Maine Media College plans to expand campus
New dental office proposed to replace former Denny’s in Rockport
Sun, 07/21/2019 - 7:00pm

At their July 24 meeting, members of the Rockport Planning Board will consider proposals by two separate parties to construct new buildings in town. One proposal is to construct a new dental professional building on the property where a Denny’s restaurant once stood; the other is a request by the Maine Media College to construct a classroom building on their campus at 70 Camden Street. Jason Merriam, of Granite Ledge LLC, has submitted an application to the Rockport Town Office to construct a...
Rockport woman loses appeal of manslaughter conviction with Maine Supreme Judicial Court
Sun, 07/21/2019 - 6:45pm
PORTLAND – The Maine Supreme Judicial Court rejected the appeal of a Rockport woman who is serving an 11-year prison sentence for stabbing a man in 2017 in the town of Waldo. The state issued its ruling July 9 in the appeal of Victoria Scott, 25, who was convicted of manslaughter in Waldo County Superior Court in April 2018 and was sentenced to 16 years in prison with all but 11 years suspended after a jury trial. She was also ordered to serve four years of probation and pay $5,531.60 in...
Summer 2019
Wiscasset: Working in the heat!
Sun, 07/21/2019 - 10:00am

“Humidity and me are not friends.” A sweat bead ran down Wiscasset Transfer Station Superintendent Ron Lear’s right temple Saturday morning as the station opened for a day the National Weather Service predicted would hit 95F in Lincoln County and feel like 100-plus. He’d already been there an hour. Lear and the rest of the staff had two strategies to beat the heat: Drinking a lot of the water the town provides them in five-gallon holders; and taking turns on indoor and outdoor tasks. Someone...
Visitors brave heat, humidity, for Belfast’s annual Celtic Celebration
Sat, 07/20/2019 - 8:15pm

BELFAST — The first full day of the 13th annual Maine Celtic Celebration got off to a blistering start Saturday, with temperatures hovering around 90 degrees. There were 21 vendors in all at the Celebration, which has a suggested donation of $15 per person to get in. The event will continue Sunday, July 21, on the Belfast waterfront. The multi-day event offers a number of attractions, including the highland games, cheese roll, sheepdog herding, a variety of musical acts, and a kilt competition...
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
Sat, 07/20/2019 - 7:00pm

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. July 4 Anthony Barron, 42, of Burnham, was issued a summons for disorderly conduct on North Horseback Road in Burnham. Michael O. Atkins, 49, of Unity, was arrested for domestic violence assault on Stagecoach Road in Unity. July 8 Tylik Boyd, 23, of Bangor, was arrested for operating after suspension on Bangor Road. Deputy James Porter...
Waldo County Unified Court, closed cases
Sat, 07/20/2019 - 6:45pm
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court July 8-18. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. Ricky L. Seekins, 47, of Brooks, refusing to submit to arrest or detention (with physical force) in Brooks July 5, two days in jail. William Pendergast, 39, of Searsport, criminal trespass in Searsport July 7, 48 hours in jail; refusing to submit to arrest or detention (with physical force) in Searsport July 7, 48 hours in jail. John J. Ronayne II, 40, of Belfast,...
Belfast Police beat
Sat, 07/20/2019 - 6:45pm

BELFAST— Belfast Police reported the following activity. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. July 3 Michael D. Savage, 40, of Dedham, was arrested for operating under the influence on Route 1. July 5 David Pray, 22, of Hampden, was arrested for failure to appear and issued summonses for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and criminal mischief on Front Street. July 8 John J. Ronayne II, 40, of Belfast, was arrested for violating...
Waldoboro Police beat: Drug possession, OUI, assault
Sat, 07/20/2019 - 2:15pm
WALDOBORO — Waldoboro police responded to 135 calls for service from July 12-18. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. A person charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. July 13 Daniel Simmons, 49, of Camden, was issued a summons by Sgt. Jamie Wilson for operating after suspension. July 14 Officer Nathaniel Jack is investigating a report from a citizen that...
special election to be held aug. 27
Three seek open Thomaston select board seat in special election
Fri, 07/19/2019 - 3:30pm

THOMASTON — Thomaston voters will choose one of three declared candidates at the end of August for the town’s open select board seat. Thomaston voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 27, to elect a replacement for Beverly St. Clair, who resigned from her select board seat June 12. Candidates returning nomination papers were Zel Bowman-Laberge, Charles Frattini and Diane Giese. Frattini sought a select board seat during the June election that saw voters reelect Bill Hahn...
Two executive sessions at July 22 meeting
Rockport to consider Opera House AC repair; how to fund West Rockport fire station rebuild
Fri, 07/19/2019 - 2:00pm

ROCKPORT — With a focus on the proposed overhaul and rebuild of the West Rockport fire station, a new sewer line along Route 1, and a new compressor at the Rockport Opera House, the town’s select board will convene Monday, July 22, at 5 p.m. Interspersed in the meeting will be two closed-door sessions, both of them to do with contracts. The board members will meet in the Geoffrey C. Parker Room and their business will be live-streamed at /livestream.com/Rockportmaine. The room, however, may not...
Barbara A. Pruitt, obituary
Fri, 07/19/2019 - 12:15pm

ROCKPORT — Barbara A. Pruitt, 91, died peacefully, Friday, July 5, 2019 at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport. Born in Eagle Island, April 4, 1928, she was the daughter of Charles and Minnie Allen. Barbara grew up at Marshall Point Lighthouse where her father was the keeper. It was here that she learned to play piano as her parents would sit her down in front of one in her highchair. With no television to watch, she was self-taught, playing everything from Rag Time to Blues without being...
Beverly Pease, notice
Fri, 07/19/2019 - 10:00am
CUSHING — Beverly Pease, 69, beloved wife of Shannon Pease, died peacefully, Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the Sussman Hospice House, in Rockport. Beverly’s family has chosen to remember her life privately. A full obituary will be published at a later date. To share a memory or condolence with the Pease family, visit their Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com . Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.
Thomaston Police Department seeks input on new patch design
Fri, 07/19/2019 - 8:30am

THOMASTON — A police department’s patch is a kin to a family’s coat of arms. It should reflect the values of the department, and the community that it serves. The rebirth of the Thomaston Police Department calls for an insignia that reflects the department and community, an announcement seeking input for the patch design stated. The Thomaston Police Department is inviting all members of the community to have input into its coat of arms. The announcement encourages ample creativity and bright...
consultant group to present overview process for the search
Thomaston to hold public meeting for town manager search
Fri, 07/19/2019 - 8:00am

THOMASTON — The Thomaston Select Board is inviting citizens, businesses and organizations to a public meeting to be held on Thursday, July 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the auditorium in Watts Hall, located at 174 Main Street. The purpose of the meeting, according to a press release, is to gather information regarding what the community believes are the major issues and challenges facing Thomaston and to express what the qualities, education, background and experience the new town manager should possess...
Waldo County deed transfers
Thu, 07/18/2019 - 10:30pm
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds June 10-21. Belfast Peter W. and Barbara J. Hall to Jonathan T. Guba. Susan D. Hopkins and Susan D. Carlton to John F. Monroe. Daniel L. Beckman and Amy M. Offermann-Sims to Suzanne Stone, Grant Corum, and Gerald and Bette Stone. Raymond D. and Mary L. Melton to Chad E., Vickie W., and Richard M. Otis. Kenneth H. Klemp Est. to Kenneth H. Kemp Administrative Trust. Martha F. Klaimon to...
Lawyer for child’s mother, also charged with murder, to seek dismissal from prosecution
Julio Carrillo expected to plead guilty for murder of stepdaughter, says Maine Attorney General’s Office
Thu, 07/18/2019 - 9:45pm

BELFAST — The stepfather of a 10-year-old girl killed in her Stockton Springs home in February 2018 is expected to plead guilty to knowing and intentional murder in Waldo County Unified Court July 29, according to Marc Malon, spokesman for the Maine Attorney General Office. According to Malon, the State will seek a term of life imprisonment in the case. Julio Carrillo and his then-wife Sharon Carrillo (51 and 33 at the time) were both charged with knowing and intentional murder after the Feb...
Belfast Unified Court closed cases
Thu, 07/18/2019 - 9:30pm
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court July 8-11. Randy S. Elwell, 21, of Swanville, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in Waldo Nov. 30, 2016, 30 days in jail; theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in Morrill Dec. 1, 2016, 30 days in jail and $1,577 restitution; theft by unauthorized taking or transfer (four counts) in Swanville (dates: Dec. 5, 2016, Dec. 26, 2016) 30 days in jail for each count; theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in Waldo Dec...
20 counts related to 2016 mail thefts in Winterport, Monroe
Belfast man sentenced for 38 theft-related charges following deferred disposition
Thu, 07/18/2019 - 8:30pm
BELFAST — A Belfast man facing 38 charges related to a streak of theft crimes beginning Nov. 30, 2016, and ending in mid-January 2017, was sentenced in Waldo County Unified Court July 9. Randy Elwell, 21, was indicted in May 2017 on 38 counts, including 34 counts of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, three counts of burglary, and one count of burglary of a motor vehicle. Elwell entered into a deferred disposition Nov. 28, 2017, which required him to successfully complete 18 months of...
honoring the dorman family legacy
Dorman’s to serve up more than ice cream with new take out service
Thu, 07/18/2019 - 7:45pm
THOMASTON — Significant changes continue to occur at Dorman’s Dairy Dream this summer. After adding Sunday operational hours this spring for the first time ever, the Thomaston ice cream hot spot is expanding its business at its current location on New County Road with the establishment of Dorman’s Grill. The new business, which will aim to honor the Dorman family legacy, will be located in a building directly behind the famous ice cream building with construction underway and...
Rockland police donate unclaimed money, items to local charities
Thu, 07/18/2019 - 6:45pm
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Police Department donated a little over $550 to the Area Interfaith Outreach (AIO) Food Pantry and several jackets and other items to the Salvation Army on July 17, according to a news release on its facebook page. The money and other items were all lost or found property that had been turned into the Rockland Police Department over the past several years. The items were never claimed. “When items are turned into the Rockland Police Department or when an officer locates...
Investigation remains ongoing
Waldo man charged in stabbing incident
Thu, 07/18/2019 - 11:15am
WALDO — On July 18, at 4:58 a.m., staff at the Waldo County General Hospital called Waldo County Regional Communications Center to report a stabbing incident involving a patient who was currently there seeking care. After initial questioning, it was determined the stabbing incident occurred earlier that morning in the town of Waldo. Detective Merl Reed and Deputy James Porter began investigating the incident and learned that a 26-year-old male had been stabbed by Sean Sullivan, 28, of Waldo, on...
Rev. Gregory Foster of Wiscasset appointed to Waldoboro church
Thu, 07/18/2019 - 8:15am

Wiscasset resident Rev. Gregory Foster has recently received an appointment as pastor of the Waldoboro United Methodist Church where he has been serving as an interim pastor since last September. “It has been a wonderful experience for me to be serving the congregation over the past several months,” Foster said. “So the appointment adds much joy in being with the church on a more permanent basis and being involved in the community, which I love.” Foster expressed his desire to have an active...
Show is to go on in Thomaston after that town invites the circus
Rockland Council votes against circus permit after residents cite animal concerns
Thu, 07/18/2019 - 7:00am

ROCKLAND — Those anticipating a family circus in Rockland – that is not Lobster Festival related – will have to travel a little further this summer. Tuesday, July 16, in a 3 - 2 vote, Rockland City Council denied a permit that would have allowed Zerbini Family Circus to transform Snow Marine Park into a Big Top attraction. The permit was the actual license necessary to hold a circus within city limits. With circus ancestry dating back to Europe a century ago, the Zerbinis have been entertaining...
Request for qualifications to be considered at Aug. 12 Select Board meeting
Group considers selling, ‘gifting’ former Rockport Elementary School parcel to developers
Wed, 07/17/2019 - 7:15pm

ROCKPORT — A group of town officials and employees met July 17 to prepare a draft of a request for qualifications (RFQ) which will be sent to potential developers interested in building a mixed use development on a parcel of town-owned land where the Rockport Elementary School once stood. The group expects to submit a finalized RFQ to the Rockport Select Board for approval on Aug. 12. Referred to as the RES (Rockport Elementary School) Working Group, members present at the Wednesday meeting...
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
Wed, 07/17/2019 - 5:00pm

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity July 5-15. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. June 29 (late entries) Elizabeth Dumai, 33, of Burnham, was arrested for aggravated reckless conduct and criminal threatening on Mount Road in Burnham. Christopher Beal, 36, of Swanville, was issued a summons for criminal mischief on Oak Hill Road in Swanville. July 5 Ricky Seekins, 47, of Brooks, was arrested for failure to submit...
Islesboro Police beat: OUI, accident, theft
Wed, 07/17/2019 - 5:00pm
ISLESBORO - Islesboro Public Safety Director Fred Porter reported the following activity July 1-15 for the Islesboro Police Department. The department received or responded to 35 calls for service to include three animal problems, two speed complaints, one theft and 29 other complaints. Four parking tickets were issued. An arrest or summons does not constitute a finding of guilt. An individual charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at some later criminal...
Knox County deed transfers
Wed, 07/17/2019 - 3:15pm
ROCKLAND- The following deeds were recorded from July 8-12 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds. Appleton Douglas E. Thomas to Christopher John Bissonnette and Ashley Bissonnette. John W. Bookis and Deborah E. Bookis to Jennifer M. Michaud. Esther J. Gaudette to Esther J. Gaudette, Robert J. Gaudette Jr. and David L. Meade. Camden Austin C. Schlick and Pamela A. Harris to Austin C. Schlick Tr.,...
Golfer was sole survivor of Owls Head plane crash 40 years ago
John McCafferty makes a hole-in-one at Goose River Golf Club
Wed, 07/17/2019 - 1:30pm

ROCKPORT – It’s called an albatross, and that is when you make a hole-in-one on a par four hole on a golf course. John McCafferty, of Searsmont, did just that July 8 at the Goose River Golf Club, on Park Street in Rockport. Alex Plummer, head golf professional at Goose River, was amazed. “I’m jealous because I’ve never had one,” he said. “It’s impressive and I was happy to hear about it. He’s a great guy and I’m thankful he played our course. I’m going to give him a complimentary membership for...
comes to the district from fairfield
Holinger approved as new Mount View Middle principal
Wed, 07/17/2019 - 11:45am

THORNDIKE — Mount View Middle School has found its new middle school principal, concluding an administrative hiring period that saw four new administrators hired across the district. At its school board meeting July 15, the RSU 3 Board of Directors approved the hiring of David Holinger as principal. Holinger is a former freshman science teacher at Old Orchard Beach High School and Lewiston High School, according to a press release from RSU 3. Most recently, the release stated, Holinger served...
New website url for North haven
New website designs for North Haven, Five Town schools
Wed, 07/17/2019 - 11:30am

New website designs are in place for seven area schools and three local school districts, while a new website URL has been established for an island school. The changes appear to have taken place earlier this month. Schools receiving new website designs were Appleton Village School, Camden Hills Regional High School, Camden-Rockport Elementary School, Camden-Rockport Middle School, Hope Elementary School, Lincolnville Central School and North Haven Community School. The district websites for...
‘I feel a sense of responsibility to carry on what it means to be a Windjammer’
Moro hired as Camden Hills boys basketball coach
Wed, 07/17/2019 - 10:45am

ROCKPORT — The Camden Hills boys basketball team will have a familiar face at the helm of the program this winter with a coach who has served there for the last few years and is a former player. Jon Moro has been hired to replace Jeff Hart, who stepped down after 37 years to become the school’s athletic director. Moro has served as the coach of the freshman boys basketball team the last four seasons and graduated from the high school, then known as Camden-Rockport High School, in 1999. He was a...
Alice P. (James) Dow, obituary
Tue, 07/16/2019 - 5:30pm

LADY LAKE, Florida — Alice Pearl (James) Dow, age 91, of Lady Lake, Florida, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Lady Lake Specialty Care. Alice was born to the late Herbert and Eunice (Carter) James, March 21, 1928, in Somerville, Massachusetts. She was married to the late Charles Kenneth Dow, March 24, 1945, in Somerville, Massachusetts. They retired from their home in Billerica, Massachusetts, and moved to Knox, Maine, where they lived for many years until Charles' death in 2016. Alice then...
Ralph G. Webster Jr, obituary
Tue, 07/16/2019 - 5:00pm

MONTVILLE — Ralph G. Webster Jr, 53, passed away at Sussman House in Rockport, Monday, July 15, 2019. He was born in Belfast on June 12, 1966. He was the son of Faye (Clarke) and Ralph Webster Sr. His mother and father moved to Searsport in 1964 and ran Searsport Exxon until early 2000. Ralph graduated from Searsport High School in 1984. He also attended WRVC and studied Welding. In 1992, he married Robin Roberts of Morrill. They spent many years fishing in Searsmont, on Quantibacook Lake, with...
Maria L. Bartlett, service
Tue, 07/16/2019 - 4:45pm

ROCKLAND — Maria L. Bartlett, 84, long-time communicant and Daughter of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church and faithful participant at the soup kitchen, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Thursday, July 11, 2019 at the Sussman Hospice House, in Rockport. Family and friends are invited to visit Thursday, July 25, from 5 to 7 p.m.,at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, July 26, at 11 a.m.,...
Knox County grand jury indictments: Drug trafficking, assault, tax evasion
Tue, 07/16/2019 - 3:00pm
ROCKLAND — The following indictments, against 12 defendants, were handed down by the Knox County grand jury July 2. An indictment does not imply guilt. Jamie Lamont Brown, 30, Maine State Prison, Warren, three counts of felony assault on an officer Aug. 13, 2018, Sept. 10, 2018, and Jan. 18. 2019. Casey D. Collins, 35, of Rockland, three counts of trafficking in drugs (cocaine) in Rockland April 29, May 1 and May 28, 2019; three counts of theft at Hannaford in Rockland on June 18, June 19, and...
Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce Monthly Event
Business After Hours at Maine Sport in Rockport
Tue, 07/16/2019 - 12:15pm

ROCKPORT – Maine Sport, in Rockport, hosted the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Wednesday, July 10. The popular monthly event assembles business owners together for a social hour at a different chamber member’s business each month. “Maine Sport has undergone a lot of changes recently,” Marketing Manager Samantha Batson said. “We’re striving to be there more for the community members. We have a brand new Patagonia shop that we’re very excited to show off, as well...
Author/Filmmaker Tess Gerritsen guest speaker
PAWS Heroes Gala honors those who gave
Tue, 07/16/2019 - 12:00pm

CAMDEN – PAWS Animal Adoption Center held its third annual Heroes Gala on Thursday, July 11, at 16 Bay View Street with author/filmmaker Tess Gerritsen as guest speaker. Paula Horton was honored as volunteer of the year, Rockport Automotive as business partner of the year and Tracy Donnelly was awarded the Margaret Morey Lifetime Achievement Award. Approximately 70 guests gathered for a social hour with hors d'oeuvres and dinner prepared by 16 Bayiew’s chef, Andrea Barbour. Gerritsen...
Lincolnville’s Strawberry Festival in pictures
Tue, 07/16/2019 - 12:00pm

LINCOLNVILLE — ILincolnville’s 26th annual Strawberry Festival and parade took place Saturday, July 13, and was one sure way to get the whole town to turn out. Following the parade, revelers gathered at the Lincolnville Community Building and the United Christian Church (UCC) at 18 Searsmont Road, Rt. 173, in Lincolnville Center. Outside was hot dogs, face painting, flag making, bubbles, and music. Inside the Community building, it was nonstop strawberry pie and shortcake with a puppet show...
Richard J. Lavway, obituary
Tue, 07/16/2019 - 11:00am

APPLETON — Richard Joe Lavway, 50, of Appleton, died at his home on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Born in Camden on June 18, 1969, he was the son of John W. and Rosemary (Gould) Lavway. In recent years, he had worked doing road construction, snowplowing, and maintenance in Appleton, as well as burning blueberry fields and farming. Previously, he had been a truck driver, and worked for Fisher Engineering in Rockland for many years as a welder and painter. Richard's hobbies were fishing, camping on...
Emily-Anne Ross, service
Tue, 07/16/2019 - 10:45am
WARREN — A celebration of life and pot-luck gathering for Emily-Anne Ross, precious angel of Amber and Montel Ross, will be held Saturday, August 3, at 3 p.m., at the Masonic Hall, Route 90 in Warren. The family is grateful to Mark Abruzese who graciously donated the building. Everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to share and join in the gathering of love and remembrance with her family and friends. All donations collected will benefit the Colby Fund that assisted Emily-Anne’s family...
Carol Gardner, service
Tue, 07/16/2019 - 10:45am

LINCOLNVILLE — Carol Gardner lived a long purposeful life, having many friends, interest, and accomplishments. She died peacefully at home with her daughter by her side, May 16, 2019. A celebration of Carol’s life will be held Tuesday, July 23, at 2 p.m., at the Stockton Springs Community Church, 20 Church Street, Stockton Springs. Interment will follow in Mount Prospect Cemetery. The Rev. John Tabor will officiate. Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home,...
Samuel Manning, obituary
Tue, 07/16/2019 - 10:45am

CAMDEN — Marine illustrator, builder, craftsman, teacher, harmonica player, sailor and oarsman, Samuel Manning, Camden Maine, cast off and died gracefully at his home at 12:08 a.m. July 9, 2019. The town clock rang at the moment of his passing, welcoming him in his transition to his next great adventure. Sam is survived by his wife, Susan Manning, and daughters, Erika Manning and Hilary Manning, as well as by a wonderful and caring community of friends. Sam grew up during the Great Depression...
Belfast Police beat
Mon, 07/15/2019 - 7:00pm

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity July 3-10. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. July 3 Rafe D. Blood, 52, of Morrill, was issued a summons for failure to provide proof of insurance on Waldo Ave. July 10 Angela M. Bryant, 58, of Zephyr Hills, Florida, was issued summonses for speeding 43 mph in a 30 mph zone and improper passing on Northport Ave. Ravi A. Weaver, 19, of Prescott, Arizona, was issued a summons for speeding 54 mph...
Albert H. Guptill Jr, obituary
Mon, 07/15/2019 - 5:15pm

CAMDEN — Albert H. Guptill Jr, 82, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 13, 2019 surrounded by his family at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born to Ruth S. Gamage and Albert H. Guptill, Sr. on June 23, 1937 in Rockland, he was educated in local schools on Vinalhaven and spent time on Criehaven as well. He married Margaret Robishaw on December 9, 1955 in Rockland and together raised their family locally. A self-taught man with no formal schooling, Albert became a Machinist working at the...
Mary E. Hunter, obituary
Mon, 07/15/2019 - 5:00pm
ROCKLAND — Mary E. Hunter, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at her home in Rockland leaving her family that she loved very much. Born to Lillian Gould and Russell Whitney on July 12, 1931 in Bangor she was educated in local schools and eventually earned her General Education Diploma (GED) which she was very proud of. On October 22, 1948 she married Richard E. Hunter in Bangor and they settled down together in St. George where they lived for 30 years raising their family...

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