THOMASTON — First, there was the sound. A vehicle up above on New County Road (Route 1), grating against the guard rail, traveling at what police believe to be a high rate of speed. The car…
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Late in the workday Friday, I received a text from one the boys, asking if I minded if they went to the regional championship basketball game, where Camden Hills would face off against…
WASHINGTON — Craig S. Merrifield, 64, died on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Sussman House in Rockport.
He was born in Rockland on May 25, 1961, and spent his formative years growing up in…
ROCKLAND — Kirsti Annikki Fish passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on the early morning of February 18, 2026 at the Breakwater Commons in Rockland.
Born on September 11…
The Town of Camden is joining Maine state government offices and will be closed all day Monday, Feb. 23, due to severe winter storm conditions.
Gov.…
crews are prohibited from raising bucket truck arms when windspeeds are greater than 30 mph
In preparation for the Feb. 23, 2026 snow storm that is expected to accumulate more than 6 inches of snow along the immediate coast, as well as clock high…
ISLESBORO — The National Weather Service is forecasting a significant snowstorm for Monday, February 23. To ensure crews can safely and effectively clear…
Rockland has issued a City-wide parking ban, to be in effect from 12 p.m., Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 until 8 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24.
Off-street parking will be available in the Winter Street…
ROCKLAND — Richard Haskell, 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Rockland on February 17. Born in 1946 to Dr. Donald and Marguerite Haskell, he attended Rockland High…
Gusty winds, heavy snow in the forecast. Then more cold. Then more snow on Wednesday
MIDCOAST — The National Weather Service in Gray is warning that a winter storm…
Police Dept. to step up police presence at upcoming events
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Police Dept. issued the following news release concerning an arrest of…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Feb. 2-6
Belfast
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Republicans are trying their best to tie Democrats to fraud this election cycle.
President Donald Trump has spent months hammering Minnesota for its handling of…
ROCKLAND — Our beloved father and brother in Christ, Robert “Bob or Bobby” D. Emery, age 79, went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, February 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving…
Belfast — Police reported the following activity Jan. 25 - Feb. 18.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged…
one transported to hospital following North Nobleboro Road fire
WALDOBORO — Firefighters opened at…
ROCKLAND — Daryl E. Jordan, 70, died Monday, February 16, 2026, at Windward Gardens in Camden.
Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter and Hutchins Funeral Home, Rockland.
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UNION — Leo A. Laukka, 98, died on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at his home in Union.
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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 11-19.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction…
Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact deputies
NEWCASTLE — Three people, including residents of Thomaston and Union, were arrested and charged with Aggravated Trafficking of Scheduled Drugs into the…
ROCKLAND — A parking ban in Rockland will be in effect from 11 p.m., tonight, Feb. 20, 2026, until 8 a.m. tomorrow morning, Feb. 21, 2026.
Parking is…
Due to the forecasted snowfall, our highly-anticipated Within the Whale program on Feb. 21, made possible thanks to our partnership…
Obituary written by the family of Bryan Jones.
Bryan Jones
July 25, 1944 ~ August 26, 2025
Bryan Leslie Jones was known for his talent…
FRIENDSHIP — Gordon K. Winchenbach, 90, of Friendship, Maine, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, at the Homestead in Cushing.
Gordon was born on August 13, 1935, in Friendship,…
In the wake of a lengthy cold snap that caused natural gas prices to spike to their highest level ever across New England, Maine policymakers met this past week to…
ROCKLAND — Emily Ford Chandler, 47, a loving mother and cherished friend to many, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2026.
Emily was born September 19, 1978, at Brigham and Women’s…
Additional contributions welcomed until March 3
CAMDEN — The Camden Rotary Club has donated $10,000 to a Rotary program providing generators to residents of Kyiv, Ukraine, where Russia’s destruction of the country’s power infrastructure…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in the state court in Knox County from Feb. 9-13.
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Hope Library will offer free coworking space beginning Feb. 24. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., a quiet work space will be available.
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BELFAST — One woman was killed and two others were injured in a two vehicle accident in Winterport Feb. 16, according to a media report from the Waldo County Sheriff's Office.
Law…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Feb. 9-13.
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FRIENDSHIP — Jeffrey Philip Evangelos was born on November 3, 1952, at Emerson Hospital in Concord, Massachusetts—the cradle of the American Revolution. Fittingly, he entered the world on Election…
teammate Brittany began CPR while other 'Camden Comets' and 'Hell Freezes Over' ran for help
CAMDEN — Six first responders were in the ambulance with the patient and her husband, using shears to remove heavy clothing, performing chest compressions, ventilating her lungs with a bag valve…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Jan. 26-30
Belfast
Jay W.…
Musical chairs with Midcoast law enforcement personnel
CAMDEN and ROCKPORT — Since 2016,…
There is a bookshelf in my kitchen, full to bursting with cookbooks. Old standards — Fanny Farmer, The Joy of Cooking, The Silver Palate, The Betty Crocker…
THOMASTON — John “Fonzie” Upham, 80, of Thomaston, passed away peacefully at home on February 9, 2026, surrounded by his closest friends after several years of failing health.
Born on…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 4-10.
Joseph Perry, 30, of Stockton Springs, unlawful sexual…
NORTH HAVEN — Melissa C. Magnant, 51, a truly special person whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of everyone who knew her, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, February 2, 2026. She had a big…
Belfast — Police reported the following activity Jan. 19 - Feb. 10.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Jan. 20 - Feb. 10.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
'I have no doubt that you will represent the department with pride, integrity, compassion, just like you always have'
THOMASTON — "Being the fire chief,…
Statewide—Valentines' Day may be a pas de deux, but the gals are saying the more the merrier.
Galentine’s Day has always been a celebration of…
SECOND SUSPECT SOUGHT BY POLICE
ROCKLAND – A Rockland man has been arrested and police are searching a second suspect as the result of an investigation into the dissemination of sexually explicit materials involving young…
Community Action Grant-funded project; survey option available for those unable to attend
On Thursday, February 26, the City of Rockland will host a Safe Routes to South School Community Workshop. The workshop will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m., in the Gymnasium at…
On Feb. 10, Maine's highest court,…
