A short survey of several municipal clerks across the Midcoast in Knox and Waldo counties indicates that early voting is popular this election cycle with a robust…
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Kenneth R. Nickerson Jr., 88, of Belfast, passed away at Harbor Hill on May 27, 2026.
A memorial service will be held Thursday,…
Richard Adams passed away peacefully on September 2 at Breakwater Commons with his wife, Linda, by his side.
Dick was born in Thomaston, Maine, on September 20, 1944, to Doris Wood Adams…
CAMDEN — Sally C. Fernald, 93, widow of H. Allen Fernald, Jr., died on October 8, 2026, at her home in Camden.
A complete obituary will be published later and a…
Jackie Moody Andreas, 88, passed away October 2, 2026 peacefully in Seminole, Florida, with her family by her side.
Jackie was born on July 27, 1938 in Norwalk,…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Megan Lynn Smist Thill, beloved wife, mother, friend, and teacher, passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2026 at the age of 47 leaving behind a lifetime of beautiful memories…
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. …
This Week in LIncolnville
Every time I drive up to the little house right on the banks of Coleman Pond, it feels a bit like stepping into a different world. I first came here in the early 1990s, where I had been…
the money "will go a long way"
ROCKLAND — The Devils Pride motorcycle club had fun with its delivery of a donation check to a worthy cause on Saturday, not just because members kept the director of Rockland’s Emergency Warming…
GrowSmart Maine (GSM), an Augusta-based nonprofit organization, will host a convening in Rockland on October 29. Centered on the theme, “Building Community Strength: Connecting Local Vision…
Ari Jimenez has been appointed as executive director of Rockland Main Street, Inc. (RMS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving quality of life through place-based and historic…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Oct. 14-20.
Michelle Reynolds, 35, of Bangor, unlawful possession of a scheduled drug in Belfast…
UNION — Cathleen “Cathie” Jack, 73, beloved mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend to many, left this world far too soon on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston…
APPLETON — Randall A. Parr, 82, passed peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport, with his son by his side.
Randall was born in Camden on January 11,…
BELFAST — Betty B. (Stone) York, 79, widow of James H. York Sr, died Saturday, October 17, 2026, at her home in Belfast. Born in Bucksport on July 22, 1947, to Ernest and Clara (Littlefield)…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 28 - Oct. 20.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Oct. 3-20.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Oct. 5-9.
Belfast
Kyle Rolerson to Gavynn…
STOCKTON SPRINGS — Linda Trumbull, 68, of Stockton Springs passed, away October 17, 2026.
Services in the care of Riposta Funeral Home.
The Maine Department of Energy Resources said Oct. 22 that the cost of heating oil in Maine reached an average of $6.04 on Oct. 19, an 83 percent increase from October 2025.
The state's…
Families gathered outside Bangor’s Crosspoint Church last Saturday for a fall festival featuring food trucks, a ball pit, live music and Republican…
With soaring energy prices and another Maine winter close on the horizon, heating assistance has become a prominent issue in the state’s ongoing U.S.…
ROCKPORT — Surrounded by family, Richard A. Shaw, 83, of Rockport, Maine, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Richard graduated from Bangor High School, where he lettered in four sports,…
LINCOLNVILLE — A Celebration of Life for William J. Dickey, 71, who died on September 30, 2026, will be held Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 1 p.m., at…
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…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Court from Oct. 3-19. …
HOPE — Doreen Ann Pendleton Parent, 64, of Hope, Maine, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on October 19, 2026, surrounded by…
initiatives included Maine State Prison’s Hospice and Palliative Care Program, Hospice Veteran Partnership, Maine Pain Initiative
AUGUSTA — "After careful consideration and extensive evaluation of available resources, the Maine Hospice Council Board members have made the difficult decision to cease operations and close the…
The Maine State Police are releasing a photograph of a pickup truck believed to have been involved in a crash that injured a construction…
ROCKLAND — The Rockland City Council held a public workshop Monday, October 19 to review the 2026 PortShare Promise season, examine the financial and infrastructure needs of the City’s harbor and…
ROCKPORT — Donald M. Drake, 92, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at the Sussman House, surrounded by his loving family.
Don…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Oct. 7-13.
Jeffrey J. Harvey, 65, of Jackson, operating after habitual offender revocation in…
Four easy crockpot recipes for October
It's Crocktober season! Every October, food bloggers, home cooks, and nutritionists whip up recipes using the countertop slow cooker, a.k.a., the crockpot.
These days, Mainers are doing…
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…
PALERMO — Carl W. Butler, 93, passed into glory while at the Breakwater Commons in Rockland, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Born July 31, 1933 at his family's farm on the West Meadow Road…
CUSHING — Kenneth Nelson Spear, Sr., of Cushing, Maine, devoted husband, loving father, and grandfather, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 9, 2026. Ken was…
ROCKLAND — It is with great sadness that the family of Hollis H. Duswald, 48, announces his passing on Saturday, October 3, 2026.Hollis was born in Rockport on June 18, 1978, the youngest son of…
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…
Police find malnourished dogs while searching suspect's home for firearm
UPDATE (Oct. 23): According to Knox County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy, Curt Andrick, the two malnourished dogs found in the residence of Seth Young are expected…
Electric utility companies’ profits are under close scrutiny from ratepayers, advocacy groups and regulators these days, including in Maine. But utilities…
examining Maine’s fire service and community safety needs
The Maine Office of the State Fire Marshal and the University of Maine’s Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center are nearing completion of a multiyear research project examining…
Maine Listings reported that home sales prices in Maine increased 2.6 percent to a median sales price of $415,000 comparing September 2026 to September 2025, according to an October…
New listings added each week until Halloween
The spooky season is upon us! Here…
This Week in Lincolnville
I have been enjoying the leaves. The ash tree in the front yard of this old place never changed as dramatically as the oaks and maples in front of the homes of my classmates. I was always a…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Oct. 12-16.…
ROCKLAND — As an act to remind the nation and the world that they are not in agreement, or complacent, to the ways of the current federal administration, Rockland-area individuals united at…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Sage W. Bone, of Belfast, and Nicholas MacDonald…
WALDOBORO — Tony Gallace passed away October 13, 2026. He was born January 26, 1976, in Camden, Maine, a son of Sherry Gallace and the late Peter Gallace.
He is survived by his son,…
Sharon Rose Secotte, 66, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026, surrounded by the family she devoted her life to. Born on January 14, 1960, Sharon’s life was a beautiful story of love,…
