It was nearly 19 years ago that we started this parenting journey in a room at Pen Bay Hospital, where our daughter arrived into this world, red-faced, wailing, and with a head of dark hair…
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BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Sept. 21-26.
Belfast
Charles E. Courant Est. to Laura…
aiming to raise aspirations and to keep more students in the state
As part of broader efforts to keep more Maine students in the state for college and careers, the University of Maine System (UMS) will offer $250 scholarships to 24,500 Alfond…
leadership in environmental sustainability and measurable progress in reducing environmental impact
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals have earned the 2026 Greenhealth Champion Award from Practice Greenhealth, a national honor recognizing hospitals and…
CAMDEN — Paul Leonard Gibbons, 78, died peacefully at Sussman House Hospice Center on Monday, September 28, after discontinuing dialysis. He was surrounded by family and friends and was at peace.…
BELFAST — Dana Degenhardt, 66, of Belfast, Maine, died unexpectedly at home on September 23, 2026.
Dana was born August 8, 1960, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to Richard Neil…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 28 - Oct. 7.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered…
CAMDEN — Acting on Lincolnville's lead, the Camden Select Board has sent a formal invitation to the Rockport Select Board to convene a joint meeting and discuss common interests and goals. …
Restore heartbeat and transport man to LifeFlight helicopter
CAMDEN — It was just before 6 p.m., Oct. 9, when a man driving along Bay View Street in downtown Camden lost consciousness while at the wheel of his SUV.
He and his wife were on the way…
ROCKLAND — The train tracks to Rockland will be activated for passenger rail service for two days in November when specially-chartered train excursions come to the area. The train…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Sept. 25 - Oct. 7.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged…
LINCOLNVILLE — Christopher L. Strazzulla, 55, of Lincolnville, Maine passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a courageous nearly two year battle with cancer.…
SOMERVILLE — Joan Patricia (Arau) Landwehr, 88, of Somerville, Maine, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, after a lengthy battle with dementia. Born in Camden, Maine…
Kimberly Fiore Emerson, of Waldoboro, Maine, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, following a long and difficult period…
HOPE — A Celebration of Life for Jill Lang, 61, of Hope, who died on March 4, 2026, will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 11 a.m., at the Rockport Masonic Center, 368 Main…
When it comes to securing Maine’s future, few issues are spoken about with more urgency than making housing more available and affordable.
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DIXMONT — Elaine K. Olsen (Kummer), of Dixmont, died peacefully October 3, 2026, at the age of 82, at Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield.
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BURNHAM — A Brooks woman was arrested following an investigation conducted by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and Waldo County Sheriff’s Office, according to an Oct. 8, press release from…
free 'Deterra' drug disposal bags at designated locations
Saturday, October 24, 2026 is National Prescription Drug Takeback Day, which addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue, according to a Penobscot Bay Community Health…
PITTSFIELD — Scott Graham Malloy, 64, of Pittsfield, Maine, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on September 30, 2026 with his wife of 31 years to the day, Virginia P.…
On a sunny morning in Islesboro, Oct. 7, 2026, approximately 50 attendees gathered while members of the…
NORTHPORT — S. Joel Karp, 89, passed away peacefully at home on October 6, 2026, in Northport, Maine.
Joel was born July 18, 1937, in Hartford,…
Mainers started early voting on Oct. 5 ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3. And the state’s unique use of ranked-choice voting will once again factor into some…
ISLESBORO — John Patrick "Jack" Schlottman, 62, of Islesboro, died Thursday, October 1, at Pen Bay Medical Center of pancreatic cancer. Born March 12, 1964, in Philadelphia, he was…
Donald Stuart Moore passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026, at Sussman House in Rockport, Maine, after a period of declining health.
Born May 6, 1937, in New Milford, Connecticut, to…
Oct. 10 with Celebrity Silhouette; Oct. 22 with Seabourn Ovation
ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland, in partnership with PortShare Promise Midcoast and Oli’s Trolley, will pilot a free trolley service for…
recognized for its innovative approach
The Rockland Police Department has received the New England Association of Chiefs of Police (NEACOP) First-Place Award for its 2025 Community Policing Program, in the category of…
A celebration of life for Robert W. Gifford, II, will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 2 p.m., at the Rockland Congregational Church, …
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Court from Sept. 25-Oct. 2. …
on the issues
PenBayPilot.com has circulated questions to Midcoast Senate and House of Representative candidates seeking election to serve in the Maine Legislature. As candidates return their responses, we are…
Letter from the Rockport Select Board
Better communication and a focus on regionalization top the list of this year’s goals for Rockport’s Select Board and Town Manager. (All 14 goals along with the Town Manager’s…
On October 5, Maine State Police arrestedAdam Sorrentino, 42, of Belfast in connection with an April 13, 2026, fatal crash on Route 1 in Stockton…
WARREN — Robert “Bob” Charles Thibodeau, 75 of Warren, Maine, passed away on September 22, 2026 at his home with his loving family by his side.
Bob was born on November 9, 1949, in…
SEARSMONT — Clifford “Cliff” Fred Fuller, 75, of Searsmont, Maine, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 4, 2026, surrounded by the place and the people he loved…
Youngest victim was age five at time of alleged sexual assault
BELFAST — A Belfast man was indicted Sept. 24 by a Waldo County grand jury on 13 counts that span two separate cases.
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As Mainers prepare to choose a new governor in November, climate and energy issues may not be top of mind for every voter — but they are having big effects…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Sept. 14-18.
Belfast
CCRB Properties LLC to Frances G.…
ROCKLAND — Patrick "Pat" Keliher and Mark Rodrigues have been elected to the Island Institute's Board of Trustees.
According to an Island Institute news…
what worked, what should be improved, what additional info the City needs
ROCKLAND, Maine — The City of Rockland will hold a public workshop on Monday, Oct. 19, at 5:30 p.m., to review the City’s 2026 PortShare Promise cruise-tourism management season…
WATERVILLE — Michael R. Rogers, 64, died peacefully, Friday, September 25, 2026 at Mount Joseph’s Nursing Home in Waterville.
Family and friends are invited to visit Wednesday, October 7,…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Sept. 29-…
letter to the editor
I enthusiastically recommend returning Ann Matlack to the Legislature, but this time as a Senator. Here are a couple of reasons why:
Representative Ann Matlack and I…
CAMDEN — On Friday, Oct. 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be an Open House held by a group of citizens to focus on upcoming Nov. 3 elections. It is to be a non-partisan informal…
If postal issues and fears of election interference are worrisome ahead of the November midterms, here's what you can do to ensure your vote is counted. …
Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m.
The Camden Select Board has several action items before it when it meets Tuesday evening, including a five-year $137,174 proposal to equip officers with body cameras…
ROCKLAND — Kauko Ensio Wilson passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on the evening of September 29, 2026, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland, Maine.
Born on October 10,…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Sept. 16-22.
Sarah C. Butler, 34, of Troy, probation violation in Troy July 7, 2023, 156 days in…
Tonight: Camden Fire Dept. program on lithium-ion battery safety
Camden Firefighter/EMT Kevin Callahan will be presenting an educational program about the safe use and storage of lithium-ion batteries October 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.…
Maine and national organizations offer events, trainings, other activities in October
Gov. Janet T. Mills has proclaimed October 2026 as …
CAMDEN — Jimmy "Jim" Leroy Hall (U.S. Army E-4 Recovery Specialist), 83, born October 15, 1942, in Camden, Maine went to be with his beloved wife, Clare, on September 11, 2026. He…
