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…
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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…
The following items of interest for Appleton residents have been circulated by the Appleton Town Office.
1.The Nurse Practitioner is In
The next…
Special meeting this evening
The Knox County Commission received a letter of resignation from County Administrator Amber Christie. Her resignation will be effective October 30, 2026.
The…
expanding outdoor education for Maine students
The Libra Foundation will invest $1.3 million over the next two years to expand Maine Outdoor School for All, a statewide program that reached 1,675 students from 43 schools in…
NORTH HAVEN — Robert Shaw Oliver Harding, 95, died peacefully on the island of North Haven, Maine, on August 15, 2026, surrounded by his beloved daughters, Alexandra and Eliza. Born in New York…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Sept. 2-11.
Belfast
David E. and Nancy R. Keene, and…
Join Barnswallow Books, the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance, and the ACLU of Maine for an Oct. 6 conversation during Banned Books Week about the importance of free speech in…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Sept. 16-22.
Charles E. Scott, 42, of Hancock, domestic violence assault in Prospect Aug. 4, 2022…
ROCKLAND — A single-vehicle crash into a Rockland parking lot Tuesday afternoon resulted in four vehicles being hauled from the scene and three people being transported to MaineHealth Pen Bay…
Each week during the 2026 golf season, the Goose River Golf Club Ladies League players generously donated to a 50/50 drawing with a portion of…
Sept. 30
The three Knox County Commissioners — Chair Ed Glasser, Morgan Hynd and Marc Ratner — are holding a special closed-door meeting Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 5 p.m. to discuss a personnel…
MONTVILLE – Maine Game Warden K9 Lucy and Game Warden Dory Kulis located a missing Montville man early morning, Sept. 28.
At…
AUBURN — Tracy Lynne Batty, 65, died peacefully at her home at Lubear Way Home on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, surrounded by the people who loved and cared for her.
Born in Rockland, July…
Stephen Douglas Lord, known to his friends as "Doc" or "Smege," passed away on September 23, 2026, just two months shy of his 81st birthday, surrounded by his whole family. He was born on November…
Each year, Coastal Mountains Land Trust recognizes leading volunteers, community groups, and exemplary land donors through several awards.
…This Week in Lincolnville
I write frequently about accepting change, but honestly, I do not like it very much. In the last 26 years of my professional career, I have held three positions, and it took a lot for me to…
BELFAST The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Aug. 31 - Sept. 3.
Belfast
Jorge A. Herrera to James R.…
The public is invited to attend a candidates' forum to hear from those running for Belfast City Council in the Nov. 3 election. The forum will be on Tuesday, September 29, from 7 to 9 p.m.,…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Sept. 21-25. …
earn a $2,400 student award when enrolling this year in no-cost manufacturing-related classes at three community colleges
More than 600 students can earn a $2,400 student award if they enroll this year in no-cost manufacturing-related classes at three of Maine’s community…
On Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Maine State Police arrested Samantha Tupper, 34, of Augusta, following her indictment by a Kennebec County Grand Jury in connection…
storm is tracking similar to March 2018 nor'easter
The National Weather Service is determining that the strongest gusts from the approaching nor'easter will occur Saturday night in Sunday morning.
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Ellen Anne Johnson, 94, affectionately known as Anne, passed away on September 17, 2026.
A memorial service will be held Monday, September 28,…
LINCOLNVILLE — "Overall it was just a terrific effort by the first-in guys," said Lincolnville firefighter and Northport Asst. Chief Henry Lang. "And truly, this outbuilding here, the fire was…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Sept. 10-22.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…
Maine’s ethics watchdog could start the process to close an apparent campaign finance reporting gap at a meeting next week.
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LIBERTY — Ellen Anne Johnson, affectionately known as Anne, passed away peacefully in the loving care of her family on September 17, 2026, at the age of 94, at her beloved…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 1-22.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent…
CUSHING — Avard W. Sabien, 90, of Cushing, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport. Born on June 27, 1936, in Rockland, Maine, Avard was the son of…
Blooms appear to be expanding
According to the Maine Department…
LIBERTY — Robert G. Blair, Sr., 70, of Liberty, passed away on September 20, 2026, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
A full obituary will be published when available.
To…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Aug. 24-28.
Belfast
Brittney E. Walsh to Jennifer M.…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Court from Sept. 9-21.
…Camden Fire Dept. program on lithium-ion battery safety, Oct. 5
Camden Firefighter/EMT Kevin Callahan will be presenting an educational program about the safe use and storage of lithium-ion batteries October 5, 6 to 8 p.m. in the…
Michelle Kristine Coombs, 53, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 20, 2026. She was born to Sharon Tolman and Larry Coombs, February 27, 1973 on Vinalhaven, Maine…
LINCOLNVILLE — Jeanne “Chickey” Brusseau Roby, of Lincolnville, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born in Brockton, Massachusetts, in 1932, the daughter of…
A graveside committal service for Granville L. Zuber, who passed away on May 12, 2026, will be held Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 11 a.m., at the Achorn Cemetery on Old County Road in Rockland.…
no current plans for trails to be built; donations accepted to support school bus parking lot creation
Land trust announces conservation of 25th preserve; Union property to be used for education purposes
UNION — Georges River Land Trust (GRLT) has announced the conservation of Sennebec Hill Preserve in Union. According to GRLT, in a news release, this 111-acre preserve creates a corridor of…
This year's grantmaking also marks a significant milestone
United Midcoast Charities (UMC) awarded a record-setting $686,300 in grants to 40 nonprofit organizations serving Knox and Waldo counties during its Annual Grantee Breakfast, sponsored by the…
