CAMDEN — Freida Mae Legard Gaudette was born May 17, 1932, to Forrest C. Legard and Lillian Cutler Legard of Bath. Unfortunately, her mother passed away just 8 weeks later due to complication…
News
ROCKLAND — Robert “Bob” S. Norton, 83, passed away unexpectedly and very peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of Friday, January 9, 2026. Bob was born in Vinalhaven on June 19, 1942…
ISLESBORO — With very heavy hearts and with a deep sense of loss we share the passing of Han Reino Saastamoinen at his home in Islesboro, Maine on Feb. 24, 2026 at the age of…
HOPE — Jill Beth Lang, 61, a longtime resident of Hope, passed away peacefully from cancer on March 4, 2026 at the Sussman House in Rockport.
Jill won the husband lottery marrying Kenneth…
CUSHING — James H. “Jim” Cooley, 78, of Cushing (formerly of Northborough, Massachusetts) passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Pen Bay Medical Center with his longtime life-partner…
Real estate trends
Although the Maine winter season brought out fewer buyers due to the weather, home values continued to hold, according to a Feb. 12 newsletter of the Maine Association of Realtors.
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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb 17 - March 3.
An arrest or summons does…
Where It's At
What do Oguquit Playhouse, Eartha, Damariscotta’s Norumbeg Oysters, Tucker Auto Musuem, Wild Blueberry Land, the Madawaska Festival, Nubble Point Lighthouse, Ellsworth Candlepin Bowling, Penobscot…
Atlantic Captains Academy will be conducting their Coast Guard Approved OUPV Captain’s Licensing Course at the Fireside Inn in Belfast. The course will be begin on Monday April 13 and will meet…
SEARSMONT — A Searsport woman was killed in a single vehicle accident in Searsmont March 4, according to a media release from the Waldo County Sheriff's Office.…
BELFAST — Susan Hilyard Long, 70, of Belfast, died on Monday, February 23, 2026.
A complete obituary will be published later and a…
AUBURN — Helen E. (Joy) Mylen, 81, peacefully slipped away to join the Lord on February 20, 2026. Born in Lubec, Maine, she was the daughter of H. Bernice (Small) Joy and Alfred L.…
ROCKPORT — Rockport Select Board member Michelle Hannan has resigned her position, leaving three open Select Board seats up for election at the June 9 town meeting polls.
The Rockport…
THOMASTON — Samuel “Sam” Edmond Charlton, Jr., 73, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, surrounded by family at the Sussman House in Rockport from complications of esophageal cancer.
Sam…
Meeting this afternoon, 4 p.m., March 4
ROCKLAND — When the 2026 budget to…
WALDOBORO — Victor N. Voss went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 26 at his home in Waldoboro, Maine, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Detroit, Michigan…
WALDOBORO — Eleanor Margaret Groth LaFlamme, 92, of Waldoboro, passed away at her home on February 14, 2026.
Her family will honor her life privately.
Arrangements are under the care…
ROCKLAND — A City-wide parking ban will be in effect TONIGHT, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, starting at 11 p.m. and ending tomorrow, Wednesday, March 4, at 8 a.m.
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Maintain status quo with law enforcement while town explores future of PD
CAMDEN — With the emergence of an…
Linda Ann (Prescott) Willey, 64, died peacefully in her sleep on February 26, 2026, with her loving husband by her side. She fought a brief battle with an…
ROCKLAND — Anita Anna DiNapoli, 89, a woman defined by her grace, tireless work ethic, and deep devotion to her family, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Sussman House in Rockport…
KNOX — William Isaac Ingraham, 67, of Knox, Maine was born to Amy and Richard Ingraham on January 6, 1959, in Waterville, Maine. He passed away unexpectedly on…
BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, March 3, at 7 p.m. Among the agenda items on City Manager Erin Herbig’s…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Feb. 9-13.
Belfast
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Review meetings, timeline
ROCKPORT — A proposed 2026-2027…
AUGUSTA — A bill originally written to offer bankruptcy protections for towns and counties in Maine has evolved into a proposal requiring county governments to file…
WEST PARIS — Danielle M. Hopkins, 38, left this world far too soon on Monday, February 23, 2026, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Norway.
Born in Brunswick on April…
THOMASTON — It is with profound heartbreak that the family of Teagan R. Cottle announces his unexpected passing on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the age of 18.
Born in Rockport, Teagan…
BELFAST—Rounding the corner to March, thousands of people packed the streets of Belfast for the annual Belfast Ice Festival on Saturday, February 28. And with a balmy 45 degrees and sunshine, the…
'When we look out for our communal children, it makes our town, state, nation, and world stronger'
After my article last week, about snow, was published, I received a message from a Lincolnville girl I grew up with. She told me how she had been at the Camden Hills basketball game in…
March 2, 2026 update: The Maine Fire Marshal's Office has categorized the cause of fire at 9 Alley Way, in Owls Head, as Accidental. The FMO determined that the…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 18-24.
Lonnie J. Henry, 59, of Burnham, theft by unauthorized use…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Beth A. West, of Liberty, and Steven M. West, of…
Belfast — Police reported the following activity Jan. 9 - Feb. 24.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Gilbert “Gil” Kenneth Dare, 74, of South Thomaston, passed away on February 14, 2026, with his sons by his side.
One of seven children, Gil was…
KNOX — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Loretta Pearl Grass of Knox, Maine, on February 11, 2026. She was born on August 5, 1929, in Castle…
Rockland's Emergency Warming Center will be open at the Rec. Center (Flanagan Community Center) for two nights beginning Sunday, March 1.
- Sunday…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 19-26.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction…
ST. GEORGE — Peter M. Ausplund, 63, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, following a long period of declining health, Monday, February 16, 2026 at Eastern Maine Medical Center in…
CAMDEN — Helen Linda Russell, 98, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026 in her home in Camden, Maine. She was born April 8, 1927 to Vesper and Amy (Carroll…
Sarah Prudence, aka Prudence (Prudy) Elizabeth Gushee passed away on her 77th birthday in St Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, on February 1, 2026 after a period of declining health…
Community Action Grant-funded project; survey option available for those unable to attend
The Safe Routes to South School Community Workshop has been postponed. Initially scheduled for Thursday, February 26, the workshop has been rescheduled to March 26.…
March 2, 2026 update: The Fire Marshal's Office is categorizing the cause of a fire at 725 Augusta Road to be Accidental. According to a reply by the FMO, through…
Neighbors request public acknowledgment of responsibility, ask that a donation be made to land trust
ROCKPORT — On Feb. 27, the seven-…
CAMDEN—The Midcoast's newest Irish pub has a special cocktail just in time for March 17. Co-owners Abby Kidder and Tom Ryan opened the pub in August 2025 and have created a signature Old Fashioned…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Bryce Molloy, 72, a devoted husband, father, mentor, and accomplished businessman, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, leaving behind…
