As part of the summer speed reduction awareness and high-visibility enforcement campaign, the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety…
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recognize speeding as an unnecessary and aggressive driving behavior that endangers all road users
WASHINGTON — Alice Marie Bowman, 77, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at Windward Gardens in Camden, where she received exceptional care, surrounded by the love of her family and the…
VINALHAVEN — Avrum Weiss, age 72, of Vinalhaven, Maine, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 5, 2026.
Born in Manhattan, New York, August 29, 1953, Avrum grew up in…
Steven Robert Hutchings, a beloved educator, devoted family man, and passionate outdoorsman, passed away on May 9, 2026, at the age of 75.…
ROCKLAND — Vehicles must be moved from Harbor Park by Thursday night, July 9, for the Blues Festival setup.
Vehicles not moved may be subject to…
Appeals made to rework agreement and keep manager employed
CAMDEN — At a regularly scheduled July 7 meeting, the…
Through an announcement from the City of Augusta, the public has learned that William Post, a longtime familiar face in municipal and county government across the state, has died.
Bill Post…
WALDOBORO — Adam Ralph Gordon Kennard, 52, of Waldoboro, Maine, passed away peacefully at the Sussman House in Rockport on July 3, 2026. Born August 3, 1973. Adam was the youngest child of…
WALDOBORO — Aileen Marcia Allen, 78, passed away peacefully at her home in Waldoboro on July 4, 2026, with her loving husband by her side.
Born on February 17, 1948, in Chester, Vermont,…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Marshal D. Ames, who left this world on June 18, 2026, at the age of 57. Born on August 12, 1968, in…
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cheryl Louise Dugan-Higley, who died peacefully at her home in Appleton on June 26, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by her loved ones.…
ROCKPORT — Bob Rosenberg was born in New York City on December 16, 1940. With his parents, and later his younger…
HAPPY VILLAGE, Oregon — Virginia "Jinny" Roy Manning, passed away peacefully, 13 April 2026, surrounded by her three children in Happy Valley, Oregon where she had been living for the past three…
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BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds June 8-12.
Belfast
Richard E. Topping to Dominique…
This Week in Lincolnville
Yesterday we celebrated the Fourth of July, and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The birthday of the United States.
For the eighth…
THOMASTON - There were hundreds of parade viewers, many dressed in red, white, and blue, packed into downtown Thomaston on the Fourth of July to…
BELFAST — A Memorial Gathering for Susan H. Long, 70, of Belfast, who died on Feb, 23, 2026, will be held Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 2 p.m…
SWANVILLE — Carl E. Jackson, 88, of Swanville, passed away at home from dementia on June 16, 2026 in Swanville, with his best friend Barry Feero by his side.…
'Our family is deeply grateful for the exceptional care provided by the medical teams at Maine Medical Center in Portland and at the Sumner Redstone Burn Center at Massachusetts General Hospital'
The Maine Department of Public Safety issued the following statement provided by the Robbins family July 3 regarding the passing of Alden Robbins, who died on July 2, 2026,…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 12 - July 2.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 24 - July 2.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
Maine roots of rebellion against wealthy landowners goes back to the 1800s
MIDCOAST—As America turns 250 this weekend, neighboring Midcoast towns of Liberty and Freedom remind us that a country's ideals are mirrored by its people.
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(UPDATE): Rockport Acting Interim Police Chief James Greeley said on July 8 that the incident on the Goose River Bridge Thursday evening, July 2, has been confimed a suicide. The…
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection warns that wildfire smoke will likely push particle pollution to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ (USG) levels—and…
July 7 meeting; six-year gag order on comments by parties, officials that, 'that constitute disparagement of one another'
CAMDEN — The Camden Select Board will convene July 7 for a regularly scheduled meeting, with an agenda item that includes a memorandum of employment agreement of Town Manager Audra Caler until Dec…
ROCKLAND—A new women's boutique, Salt & Moss, opened June 1 at 369 Main Street. Originally hailing from Texas, owner Cara Hersey said she thought Rockland needed an…
As of July 1, Lake Chickawaukie has been cleared for swimming, according to the City of Rockland.
Swimming advisory issued…
MONTVILLE — A Thorndike man was transported to Northern Lights Eastern Maine Medical Center by Life Flight following a June 1, motorcycle accident, according to a…
Police have made an arrest following a burglary at a local smoke shop June 18, which is located at 67 Belmont Drive. The crime occurred sometime during the night while the business was…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 1-4.
Belfast
Sara R. Moore Trust to…
ROCKPORT — I, Majorie L Haskins Hill, passed away on June 27, 2026. I was born on October 23, 1929, in Lubec, ME, to Edward M Haskins and Mary (Lawrence) Haskins.
I was predeceased by my…
Bryan E. Rolerson, 67, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Sussman House in Rockport.
Born in Belfast on October 16, 1958, Bryan was…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Court from June 23-30…
At a dinner at the White House in February 2025, President Donald Trump turned to Gov. Janet Mills and threatened to withhold federal funding…
At its regular Select Board meeting on June 23, the Town of South Thomaston was presented a check in the amount of $1,000 by People’s United Methodist Church, also of South Thomaston.
The…
Applications open August 1
The City of Rockland has partnered with Northeastern University's Roux Institute to bring Venture Forward Rockland to the community.
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ROCKLAND – Rockland Police arrested a man on Saturday, June 27, for allegedly assaulting City Councilor Penny York with pepper spray while she was on…
Stay cool and keep your animals hydrated, out of cars and in the shade
Downeast Donkey Walks offer quiet calm in Searsport
SEARSPORT—A red barn at the end of a dead-end dirt road in Searsport is one of the happiest places in Maine this summer. Inside Rebecca Loveland's barn, four gentle, sweet donkeys, Kota, Ed, Henry…
Saturday, July 11
In partnership with the National Park Service, the Frances Perkins Center (478 River Road, Newcastle) will be hosting a special afternoon for families to learn about and…
KINGFIELD — Clairene Ann Mollison writes:
If you are reading this in the newspaper, it…
The state has begun rolling out changes to its system of behavioral health services for children covered by MaineCare, the state’s version of…
OWLS HEAD — Emergency personnel from all sectors showed off their vehicles and their specialties and took advantage of the opportunity to learn about each other during the inaugural First…
OWLS HEAD — Elyjah Crockett, a firefighter for Newport and Pittsfield fire departments, stood next to the dunk tank at Owls Head Transportation Museum, Sunday, June 28, 2026, during the museum’s…
June 30
Residents of Warren and surrounding communities are invited to join State Representative Bill Pluecker and independent State Representative candidate Shawn Saindon for an informal community…
A large flame might be seen at Fisher Engineering, in Rockland, on Tuesday, June 30, according to a City of Rockland notification.
Hiltz Propane Systems will be working…
life jacket rules, important message to paddlers, impacts of alcohol
The Maine Marine Patrol will once again be looking out for anyone violating Maine’s boating under the influence laws and sharing safety information during the national…
