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Rockland employer says the housing shortage affects the business' ability to find, keep qualified workers
THOMASTON — Bentley Mack Watts, 93 of Thomaston, passed away on the afternoon of November 5, 2026 at the PenBay Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Thomaston on…
'All the departments and local governments made significant efforts to resolve the citations and to further improve workplace safety'
The Maine Department of Labor (MDOL) has concluded its investigation of workplace fatalities and serious physical injuries that occurred during the May 15, 2026, Robbins Lumber…
WALDOBORO — With heavy hearts, yet profound peace in the promises of our Lord, we share that Suzanne Elaine Moore (Suzie Weed) was called home to her Savior on November 7, 2026, at the age of 52.…
'I chose to bring this film to communities here in Maine because, as a culture, we've become accustomed to suffering alone'
BELFAST — The Colonial Theatre is partnering with Upwell Psychiatry to present Quiet the Sirens,…
approximately 1 mile of trail is completed
ROCKLAND — On Saturday, November 14, the City of Rockland will host a soft opening of the in-progress Benner Hill Trails. The opening will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Benner…
currently vulnerable to coastal storms and flooding
ROCKLAND — On Tuesday, November 17, the City of Rockland and Sebago Technics will host a Snow Marine Park Resilience Design Community Workshop. The workshop will take place from 5…
HOPE — Laura S. Jacobs, 80, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026, at home with her loving daughter, Kim, by her side.
Laura was born on December 28, 1945, in Warren, the daughter of…
WALDOBORO — Arthur Horace Kee III, of Waldoboro, passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2026. Born on August 22, 1960.
Arthur was predeceased by his father, Arthur Horace Kee, Jr. He is…
ST. GEORGE — Helen Lucille (Myrick) Robinson left this world just as she came into it, with guts, grit and grace. Born on April 26, 1935, in Birch Harbor, Maine, to Pauline (Crane) Myrick and…
ROCKLAND — Carol A. Canty, 87, passed away into the loving arms of her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, on November 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family, after complications from a fall,…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Hayden S. Clark, of Fort Worth, Texas, and Alissa…
This Week in Lincolnville
Last week marked the end of one heck of a long election season. I am open about the fact that I am a pretty political guy, I’m a big democracy nerd, but this cycle was a bit much even for me…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Oct. 28 - Nov. 3.
Dylan D. Mitchell, 26, of Belfast, operating under the influence in Morrill Jan…
Railroad club hopeful for future returns
ROCKLAND — Twenty-one years had passed since a train pulled up to the waterfront terminus of the Rockland rail line, according to Jay Sawyer, creator of the sculpture "Ridin' the Rails to…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Oct. 13 - Nov. 5.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Nov. 2-6.
Camden
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Breakwater Commons, the skilled nursing facility on Old County Road in Rockland, is to be acquired by the Tide Group, a Utah-based…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Oct. 24 - NOV. 1.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…
HOPE — Joe Bishop, 79, of Hope, Maine, and Deerfield Beach, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2026, in Hope, Maine.
Joe shared 35 years of marriage with his beloved…
Belfast and Deer Isle offices remain open, South Thomaston office to merge
J. Edward Knight Insurance has reached an agreement to purchase the property and casualty book of business from Atlantic Insurance & Benefits. The change will officially go…
VINALHAVEN — Lois (Webster) Candage, 80, wife of Robert E. Candage of Vinalhaven, died at her home on November 4, 2026.
A complete obituary will be…
CAMDEN — Ronald Everett Bennett, 88, husband of Janet (Hall) Bennett, died October 24, 2026, at Pen Bay Medical Center. Born in Union on August 18, 1938, Ron was the son of Loren W. and…
A 60-year retrospective on the evolution of a coastal subculture
CAMDEN— Nothing says "rolling with the times" like skateboarding.
While skateboarding technically became a hobby sport in the 1950s, it really took off in the 1970s. Gen X youth…
Virginia M. Crabtree, of Warren, passed away on November 3, 2026, peacefully at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, in Saco.
Obituary to follow.
Ib Barfod, born in Frederiksberg, Denmark, Sept. 26, 1921, and died in Rockland, Maine at 105 years old on Oct. 30, 2026.
Ib was an endlessly curious,…
ROCKLAND — When the new M/V Captain Dinsmore is put into EV-mode, the passenger won't even know that the vessel is on (in the pen…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Court from Oct. 28-Nov. 3.
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Hall Funeral Homes & Crematory…
Breanna Pinkham Bebb, D-Northport is competing with Alphonzo Thomas Wagner III, R-Waldo to serve Belfast, Belmont, Islesboro, Lincolnville, Northport, and Waldo as County Commissioner (District 1…
Incumbent David Michael Ray, D-Lincolnville, is competing with Joseph McLaughlin, R-Lincolnville, to serve Appleton, Islesboro, Liberty, Lincolnville, Montville, Morrill and Searsmont in the Maine…
Incumbent Valli Geiger, D-Rockland, reclaimed her seat in a race to serve District 42, which includes Criehaven, Owls Head (part), Matinicus Isle, Mussel Ridge Islands, North Haven and Rockland.…
Rockland voters elected Douglas Curtis, Jr., to serve on the RSU 13 Board of Directors, and elected Kaitlin Callahan and Daniel Flynn to the Rockland City Council.
They also approved using…
Albert Joy and incumbent Patrick Polky competed for the job of Knox County Sheriff.…
Three Belfast City Council seats were up for grabs this election cycle. In Ward 1, Caitlin Hills defeated Mary Mortier, 1860-1178. Zach Schmesser won the Ward…
Nicole Kalloch, Unenrolled-Rockland, and Ann Matlack, D-St. George, competed for the opportunity to serve Knox County at the State House in Augusta as Senator, District 12, which comprises all of…
Madison Cook D-Belfast, is competing with Michael Nicholson R-Belfast, to serve Belfast, Belmont and Northport in the Maine House of Representatives.
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Alan Lee Orcutt, D-Searsport, is running against Reagan Paul, R-Winterport, to serve District 37 in the Maine House of Representatives.…
Shawn Saindon, I-Warren, and Ray Thombs, R-Union, competed to secure a seat in the Maine House of Representatives serving District 44, which comprises Hope, Union and Warren. Saidon ultimately edged…
Incumbent Chellie Pingree, D-North Haven, is running against Ronald Russell, R-Kennebunkport, to represent Maine Congressional District 1 in the U.S.…
Knox County (plus Waldoboro, in Lincoln County) voters are casting their votes for U.S. Senate, choosing between incumbent Susan Collins, R-Bangor, and Troy Jackson, D-Allagash.
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Clinton Collamore, I-Waldoboro, and Rebecca Stephens, R-Waldoboro, are competing for a seat at the Maine House of Representatives to serve District 45, Bremen, Friendship, Louds Island Township,…
Rick Bennett, Unenrolled, Oxford; Robert Charles, R-Leeds; and Hannah Pingree, D-North Haven, are all competing to serve as Maine's next governor. In Knox County, voters cast their ballots, as shown…
Rick Bennett, Unenrolled, Oxford, Robert Charles, R-Leeds, and Hannah Pingree, D-North Haven, are all competing to serve as Maine's next governor. In Waldo County, voters cast their ballots, as shown…
Christopher Austin, R-Spruce Head, and Rhiannon Hampson, D-Thomaston, are competing for the Maine House of Representatives seat serving District 43, which comprises Cushing, Owls Head (part), South…
Waldo County voters are casting their votes for U.S. Senate, choosing between incumbent Susan Collins, R-Bangor, and Troy Jackson, D-Allagash.
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