ROCKLAND — The numbers aren’t in yet, but Jenny Carter guesses that more cigarette butts were picked up during this year’s Earth Day Cleanup in Rockland than last year’s estimated 6,000 butts.…
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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court April 15-21.
Kristen Herbest, 26, of Bucksport, probation violation in…
Four candidates, two seats
CAMDEN — PenBayPilot.com will host a Camden Select Board Candidates’ Forum Monday, May 18, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the French…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity April 21-23.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 13-24.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged…
BELFAST — Bruce C. Page, 83, of Belfast, passed away after a brief illness on April 10, 2026. Bruce was born on October 23, 1942, in Belfast to Clyde and Thelma Roberts Page.…
CAMDEN — Margaret T. Guptill, a deeply loved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 15 after a long journey with dementia. She was 87. Margaret is remembered as one of…
April 28, Villager Cafe, Camden
CAMDEN, Maine — Josh Gerritsen, Maine House District 41 candidate (Camden and Rockport) will host a “Coffee with Your Candidate for State House” event Tuesday, April 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p…
In 2022, the Maine Legislature took a rare step and required municipalities to adjust local zoning rules in an effort to spur housing construction, a move that…
Long debates on Camden citizen petitions play out with final votes
CAMDEN — Following a lengthy debate…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds March 30 - April 3.
Belfast…
ROCKLAND — Jerald “Jerry” Wayne Carr, 81, of Rockland, died on March 24, 2026 at the Togus VA Medical Center. Born in Brooks o September 13, 1944, he was the son of Richard G. and Hazel (Cookson)…
WALDOBORO — Lucinda (Cindy) H. Hutchins, 84 of Waldoboro, died Saturday evening, April 18, 2026, at the Sussman House in Rockport. She was born January 8,…
CAMDEN — A memorial gathering for David A. Dickey, 71, of Camden, who died on January 13, 2026, will be held Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 2 - 4 p.m.,…
Darren James Cox, 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a long illness at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough on April 15, 2026. He was born on May 28, 1968 in Rockland…
The Megunticook Watershed Association (MWA) volunteers will be out on May 1 and 2 surveying properties in the watershed. The survey will be conducted by MWA staff and volunteers…
SEARSPORT — Donald W. Garrold, 94, of Searsport passed away in Rockland on 18 April 2026. Born on 27 October 1931 in Buffalo, New York to Louise and Oghyl Garrold, Don served with great pride in…
WARREN — Mona Susanne Smith Hall, 84, passed away peacefully at home on April 14, 2026.
Born in Washington Heights, New York, New York, Susanne was the daughter of Lewis and Adele Smith.…
Town Attorney advises against parking program article on town meeting warrant
Camden police and paid parking petitions back for discussion; nonbinding PD warrant article proposed
CAMDEN — When it convenes Tuesday,…
Way back in that far away time of early Spring 2020, the Lincolnville Historical Society had planned a special event: Dollfest, a gathering of historical dolls, many owned by folks active in…
'designed to foster community self-determination'
The City of Rockland said April 17 that it is initiating research: "to provide the community with the data and analysis it needs to make informed decisions about the future of cruise tourism. The…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds March 23-27.
Belfast
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Christopher Michael Gracie
September 4, 1973 - April 10, 2026
With profound love and sorrow, we share the passing of a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Lee Ane A. Vogel, of…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court April 8-14.
Leon A. Rancourt Jr., 56, of Swanville, theft by…
to be streamed live from Watts Hall, Thomaston
A Democratic Candidates for Governor Forum will be held April 25, 5 to 7 p.m., at Watts Hall, Thomaston, Maine. Although the in-person event at Watts Hall has sold out, a livestream will be…
BELFAST — Faustina (Thompson) Merry, 94, of Belfast, passed away on April 11, 2026, after living in her own home all her 94 years. She was born in Belfast on November 23, 1931…
CAMDEN — Georgia H. Mahonen, 97, died peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Quarry Hill in Camden.
Georgia was born May 20, 1928, in Rockland to George…
WASHINGTON — Norman Clarence Belcher, 74 of Washington, passed away on April 14, 2026.
A celebration of Norman’s life will be held at a later date, details to be announced.
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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 5-14 .
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 28 - April 14.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
effective may 15, 2026
ROCKLAND — A new parking program in Downtown Rockland will take effect May 15, 2026, stretching through the tourist season to October 15, 2026.
The program establishes permit parking for…
Maine lawmakers passed the nation’s first statewide ban on large data centers Tuesday in what they say is an attempt to buy time and study how the power-hungry…
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Stanton Clarence McGrath, on January 8, 2026, at the age 86, at his home with…
BELFAST — A Belfast woman was arrested April 14, following a probation check at 7 Poors Mill Road, according to an April 15, press release from Belfast Police Chief Robert Cormier. …
SOUTH THOMASTON — E. Ronald Anderson passed away on April 11, 2026 after a brief illness, just one day shy of his 93rd birthday. He was born April 12, 1933 in Rockland, Maine to Thomas Anderson…
The public is invited to attend a community planning workshop focused on identifying potential park improvements for Tannery Park, on Washington Street, in Camden.
There are terrific things…
ZEPHYRHILLS, Florida — Arthur Y. Crockett, Jr., 80, passed away on March 11, 2026, in Zephyrhills, Florida. He was born on July 21, 1945, in Camden, Maine, to Marie E. McFarland and Arthur Y.…
The Maine Department of Public Safety is recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 12–18, 2026, honoring the dedicated professionals who serve as…
A Celebration of Life/Memorial Service will be held for Heather Marion Griffin May 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Rockland Salvation Army.
Heather is survived by her son and daughter, Wyatt…
From Washington, D. C.: Three Maine Students Accepted to U.S. Service Academies
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) announced April 15 that three students she nominated have been accepted to U.S. Service Academies. Reed Proscia, of Freeport High…
FRIENDSHIP — Marilyn S. Pitcher, 91, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family under a bright moon on April 7, 2026.
Marilyn was born in Friendship on September 25, 1934, to Ralph…
free two hours per day in metered parking for Rockland-registered vehicles with decals
ROCKLAND — Rockland City Council…
On Monday, April 13, 2026, at approximately 6:08 p.m., Troopers from Maine State Police Central Field Troop responded to Route 1 in Stockton Springs for a report of a head-on collision…
Is it too much for the U.S. to exercise regulatory and enforcement jurisdiction on a worldwide basis?
A recent talk spotlighting U.S.…
WALDOBORO — A graveside service for Denise M. Pearse, 74, who died peacefully December 29, 2025, will be held Friday, April 17, 2026, at 11 a.m., at Mt. View Cemetery, Camden.
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