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Dan Welch, RSU 40's recently named superintendent, begins his new job in July 2026.

The Board of Directors of Regional School Unit 40 said Jan. 27 that was pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Welch as the…

Paul William Moody

Paul William Moody, 60, died January 23, 2026 at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta.

Paul was born December 10, 1965 in Brunswick and raised by John C. Moody, Jr. and Barbara…

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The Camden Police Department is…

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ROCKLAND – The following cases were handled in the state court in Knox…

Proposes $300 relief checks, build more housing, continue free community college
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In 2024, WRFR-LP Rockland…

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 Jan. 12-16.

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Joseph Hebert Martin

VINALHAVEN — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph Hebert Martin. Joseph, 37, of Vinalhaven, Maine, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Joseph was born on…

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HOPE — Given the route of entry into a ditch behind a guard rail on Main Street, in Hope, no speculation was voiced as to how the car would be removed. Bystanders to the…

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Regional School Unit 13 (RSU13) has been awarded $1,170,000 in federal funding to support the critical repair, upgrade, and modernization of the Oceanside High…

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ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Jan. 19-23.

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Every Sunday for the last three years I have sat down to write this column, I write about Lincolnville, town events, its history, random thoughts and memories that enter my head. I love this…

Ann E. Mitchell

MATINICUS and ROCKLAND — Ann E. Mitchell, 78, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport, following 30 year battle with Lupus.

Born in Portland, February 23…

Colleen Margaret Morang

In Loving Memory of Colleen Margaret Morang, 73, a Courageous Spirit and Beloved Friend.

Born in Rockland, Maine, Colleen passed peacefully at Maine General Hospital in…

Virginia J. 'Ginny' Oliver

ROCKLAND — Virginia J. 'Ginny' Oliver, beloved worldwide as 'The Lobster Lady,' passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 21, 2026, after 105 years of inspiring all who knew her story.

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Rockland's Emergency Warming Center will be open overnight at the Rec. (Flanagan Community Center) until Saturday morning.

DAYTIME SPACE: Monday, Jan. 26, from 7 a.m. -…

Joshua Barshinger

Joshua Barshinger, 35, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2026. A devoted husband, proud father, loyal son, loving brother, and true friend, Josh lived his life with heart, humor, and an…

Temperatures to remain frigid with incoming nor'easter
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For those now resigned to thinking 0 degrees F is the new norm, there is hope on the horizon. More immediately on the horizon, however, is 12-18 inches of powder snow. Skiers will be ecstatic,…

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A winter parking ban will be in effect on all streets and municipal parking lots in Camden, except the Public Safety parking lot on Washington Street, beginning Sunday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. and…

Dorothy L. ‘Dot’ Carroll

VISITATION UPDATE — Due to the impending storm, visitation for Dorothy ‘Dot’ Carroll will be held Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the West Rockport Baptist Church, Park Street,…

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BELFAST — Police reported the following activity Jan. 9-20.

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

ADDITIONAL ARRESTS ARE EXPECTED
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ROCKLAND – A Bangor man was arrested by Rockland Police following a search warrant in Rockland's south end after a monthlong investigation into drug trafficking, according to a news release by the…

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Jan. 4-20.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction,…

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ORONO — The Maine Warden Service, along with trained searchers from the Maine Association of Search and Rescue (MASAR), are searching for missing man in Orono.…

David A. Dickey

CAMDEN — David A. Dickey, 71, of Camden, checked out of this world the way he lived in it, on his own terms, with a healthy dose of stubbornness, and leaving behind…

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From the Maine Emergency Management Agency and state Dept. of Agriculture:…

Democratic candidates in Maine came out strongly against Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s new surge in the state, bringing deportation efforts to the forefront in…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND – A Hope man who is accused of breaking into the Rockland Café on Main Street on Jan 20 remains in the Knox County Jail.

Mark Hupper, 41, was arrested by police Jan. 20 and charged…

Fill bird feeders, make sure your animals are safe and warm, use safe heating, clear the paths before more snow moves in, get provisions....
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Central Maine Power (CMP) said it is preparing for dangerously cold temperatures forecasted for Maine this weekend accompanied by a significant snowstorm…

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A city-wide parking ban in Rockland is in effect from Sunday, January 25, at 10 p.m. until Tuesday, January 27, at 7 a.m.

Parking is…

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ROCKLAND — Virginia Oliver, The Lobster Lady, passed away at a local hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at 11 p.m., according to local historian and close friend Wayne Gray. She was 105 years…

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Camden-Rockport Police Chief Randy Gagne, in 2018. (Photo by Chris Wolf)

CAMDEN/ROCKPORT — Police Chief…

Timothy John Larrabee

UNION — Timothy John Larrabee, a beloved son, brother, father, and master plumber, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, in Union, Maine, at the age of 65. Born on April 4, 1960, in Rockland…

Jean E. Winslow

ROCKPORT — Jean E. Winslow, 97, died peacefully, Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.

Jean will be laid to rest beside her husband at the Village Cemetery,…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

In addition to the inspiring performances that take place on the stage at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, there is a team of staff and volunteers hard at work…

Helping Thomaston residents navigate programs related to housing, food, utilities, transportation, recovery support, employment, and more
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THOMASTON — The Penobscot Bay YMCA, in partnership with the Town of Thomaston, has launched a new Community Navigation pilot program designed to help residents access local and state resources,…

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ST. GEORGE — Upon hearing a 911 report of a motor vehicle crash on River Road in St. George involving a car and a tractor trailer truck, firefighters for that town decided immediately to request…

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OWLS HEAD — Brenda Walsh, 70, passed away, Monday, January 5, 2026 at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport. Brenda was predeceased by her husband Ronald Walsh and survived by her daughter Krista…

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Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine is frustrated the Department of Homeland Security is ignoring her requests for more information on its deportation surge in her state.…

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ELLSWORTH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the annual Wild Blueberry Conference on Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., at the…

Currently, flu levels are moderate; Covid, RSV low
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The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has built a dashboard to track and understand the spread of respiratory viral illnesses in Maine, including 

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Jan. 21, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, released the following statement on increased immigration…

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Jan. 21, U.S. Senator Angus King, I-ME, released the following statement amidst what he said is, "President Trump’s current range of…

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Jan. 12-16.

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Thomaston Select Board Chair Chris Rector invites the public to engage in the Board's informal, once-a-month meeting for an open conversation between Thomaston’s governance and the public it…

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Dakota Jones, of Brooks, has been named to the University of Hartford's Dean's List and President's List for the Spring 2025 semester.

The Dean's List recognizes students achieving superior…

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FRIENDSHIP — An adult female sustained substantial, life-threatening injuries at the scene of a house fire in Friendship, Monday night, Jan. 19, 2026. Firefighters located the woman

The ban affects a variety of lighting products
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As of January 1, 2026, consumers and retailers in Maine are no longer allowed to sell or distribute mercury-containing fluorescent light bulbs, according to Maine Department of…