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…
This Week in Lincolnville
The roads are so familiar. A half century of riding and then driving the same roads, up and down the coast. Sitting in the back of the Saab, the Datsun, the Renault, staring out the window.…
Police say man used false identification in crash, traffic summons
ROCKLAND - An Arkansas man who is now residing in Thomaston remains in custody at the Two Bridges Jail, charged with failing to comply with the state’s sex offender registry law…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Court from Sept. 21-25.…
LINCOLNVILLE — William "Bill" Jay Dickey, 71, passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2026, after a period of declining health.
Bill was born on May 16, 1955, in Camden, Maine…
BELFAST — Ellen Christine Kenney, 99, died peacefully on September 23, 2026, at a local extended care facility. She was born in Bowdoin on May 26, 1927, the…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Robert J. Martin, of Lincolnville, and Alicia L.…
BELFAST — The following indictments were handed up by a Waldo County grand jury Sept. 24-25.
Cristin R. Harvey, 35, of Thorndike, aggravated assault in Freedom July 5;…
We’ll be gathering to celebrate the life of Max Friesland on Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., at Harmony Hill Farm in Warren.
All…
The Maine Department of Energy Resources released its …
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 11-28.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Sept. 18-29.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…
CAMDEN — Paul L. Gibbons, 78, of Camden, died on September 28, 2026 at the Sussman House.
A complete obituary will be published and a service will be announced.…
October is Pedestrian Safety Month, "a time to remind everyone that at some point during the day, we are all pedestrians," said a news release from the Maine Dept. of Public Safety. "…
SWANVILLE — Duncan Allan Brown, 69, died Thursday, September 24, 2026, at home on his beloved Swan Lake. He was born February 28, 1957, in Belfast, son of the late Harold Earl Brown and Robina…
researching rural health outcomes in diseases such as cardiac arrest, stroke, opioid use disorder, schizophrenia, newborn resuscitation
MaineHealth has been awarded a five-year, $13.2 million Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant by the National Institute of General Medical…
