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The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, Belfast Police Department and the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office said June 18 they investigated and arrested individuals for drug trafficking in Belfast.…
CUSHING — Ramona E. Ryckman, 89, passed away peacefully at home with her daughter by her side on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Born in Thomaston, on July 29, 1936, she was the daughter of Frank…
BELMONT — Ronald E. Murray, 85, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Westgate Center in Bangor. Born April 1, 1941, in Brewer, he was the only child of Robert and Thelma Carpenter Murray. He…
ROCKPORT — Jean Winchenbach Winslow passed away January 13, 2026, four days before her 98th birthday, at Pen Bay Medical Center, after living in her own home.
She was born in Jamaica Plains…
ROCKPORT — Dr. Robert ‘Bob’ Rosenberg, 85, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, including his beloved dog, Rocky, and the wonderful staff at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Tuesday…
Special meeting Tuesday for Camden Select Board; no public mention of town manager's contract renewal
CAMDEN — The Camden Select Board has scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday, June 23. There is no packet, just an agenda that has several items, including a discussion about the interview process…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rockland, Vinalhaven, and Matinicus Plantation are among 19 Maine organizations receiving a share of $16,201,188 to support…
CAMDEN — Sarah J. Miller, 76, died on June 15, 2026, at her home in Camden.
A complete obituary will be published soon.
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NORTHPORT — The Northport Select Board has selected Reeves Gilmore as the recipient of the 2026 Northport Spirit of America Foundation Tribute in…
FRIENDSHIP — Jacqueline Mary Freitas was born to Joseph Freitas and Helen Gichun Freitas on May 17, 1948, in Woburn, Massachusetts. She passed away on June 11, 2026, at Miles Hospital in…
Spends an hour executive session discussing personnel issue
CAMDEN — Over the course of an hour June 16, the Camden Select Board elected Chris Nolan as chair and Ken Gross as vice chair; reappointed all town positions under…
How to support those affected by the Robbins Lumber fire: RELIEF FUNDS, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY FUNDRAISERS
There are multiple upcoming fundraisers in the Midcoast for those injured at the May 15 Robbins Lumber fire. To learn how to contribute directly, scroll down for a…
Maine voters have become more familiar with ranked-choice voting since they adopted it statewide a decade ago. But Maine has never seen a…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Court from June 2-10.
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BELMONT — Wayne L. Woodbury, 76, of Belmont, passed away on June 14, 2026, in Portland.
A memorial service will be held…
his outstanding achievements and honors he has brought upon their community
The Town of Union has selected John Shepard as recipient of the 2026 Union, Maine, Spirit of America Foundation Tribute for his…
honoring Paul, the life he built, the numerous footprints he left on our community
The Town of Union is dedicating this year's Town Report to Paul Gaudreau. The Select Board presented a framed copy of the dedication to Gaudreau's wife…
Every June, at the first meeting following annual Town Meeting, the Camden Select Board addresses its internal structure; e.g., who will be chair, who will be vice chair. It is also the meeting…
Can be renewed for six month intervals
NORTHPORT - Residents turned out in force at the Northport Town Hall meeting June 15, to overwhelmingly support the proposed moratorium on RV campgrounds, glamgrounds, and event centers. The event…
MIDCOAST —…
house destroyed, investigation continues
On Sunday, June 14, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Stockton Springs Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 23 Cross Lane in Stockton Springs that destroyed a…
WARREN — Robert George Weser, 77, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Born December 22, 1948 in New City, New York, he was the second of four boys.
When Bob was a child, the family…
Residents must attend to vote Monday, June 15
NORTHPORT — Residents of the town of Northport will have the chance to participate in the final vote Monday, June 15, at 6:30 p.m. on a…
ROCKLAND/ROCKPORT (June 15, 2026, 6:30 a.m.) —…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds June 7-11. …
"The Office of State Fire Marshal is saddened to learn of the passing of Wayne Woodbury, 76, on Sunday morning June 14, 2026 at Maine…
This Week in Lincolnville
What a beautiful week we have had in this little town on the coast of Maine. Bright sun, a bit of rain, fog rolling in off the bay in the morning, everything green and growing. Our summer…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 3-9.
Kenneth A. Fay, 69, of Stockton Springs, operating after…
ROCKPORT – Rockport Town Manager Jon Duke said Friday, June 12, that Interim Police Chief Chris Young is currently on leave from his position with the Town of Rockport.
…a patient survives because the Chain of Survival was successfully put into action
THOMASTON — During the June 8, 2026, Thomaston Select Board meeting, members of the Thomaston Fire and EMS Department were recognized with the Phoenix Award for their role in the successful…
Family-run eatery also features a cocktail bar at night
SEARSPORT—The tiny town of Searsport has undergone a revival in the last few years with the addition of a new brewery, a grocery store, a mercantile, and Hello Sailor's expanded space for a music…
Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins announced her reelection campaign in February by posting a video that showed her opening a box of New…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Zeandra L.R. Harding…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds May 25-29.
Belfast
Nathan N…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity May 19 - June 6.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those…
ROCKPORT — David P. Jackson, 95, of Rockport, died on June 7, 2026 at the Sussman House in Rockport.
A complete obituary will be…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 16 - June 6.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
ROCKLAND — Lewis "Lou" Dyer, 79, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at his home in Rockland.
He was born in Rockland on March 17, 1947. Raised in Owls Head, Lou graduated from Rockland…
ROCKLAND — Rockland voters approved a charter amendment Tuesday, June 9, 2026, giving the city greater flexibility to use previously authorized bond funding to support the development of…
There will be a Celebration of Life for Linda Lufkin Kaler, who passed away on October 6, 2025.
Family and friends are invited to join…
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) today issued updated freshwater fish consumption advisories for …
On the Village Green
On Friday, July 3, 2026 the Town of Camden will hold the 250th Anniversary Commemoration of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776, on the Camden Village Green.
The event is…
'Turns Focus to General Election with Platform of Stability'
Knox County Sheriff Patrick Polky…
Lawrence “Bub” Way, 95, a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, surrounded by his family. Lawrence was born on April 20, 1931, in…
ROCKLAND — The Resolve presented to Rockland Fire and EMS during the June 8, 2026 City Council meeting reads like any official Whereas and Therefore expression of public gratitude. Yet, from…
Lease option for proposed Rockland Police Dept. location meets Council 3-1 approval in First Reading
ROCKLAND — “This is an authorization, at least, not yet a commitment,” said Rockland City Councilor Nate Davis.
City Councilors, absent Councilor Penny York, voted 3-1 (Kalloch) in approval…
ROCKPORT, Maine and JENSEN BEACH Beach, Florida — Carl B. Wood, 89, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, friendship, and devotion to family. Born on September 15, 1936, in…
THOMASTON — Roberta Carmichael has been selected as the recipient of the Town of Thomaston's 2026 Spirit of America Award in recognition of her outstanding volunteerism, leadership, and dedication…
Voters in Appleton, Camden, Hope, Lincolnville and Rockport all approved their share of the …
