STOCKTON SPRINGS — Talma “Tami” McGinley Pratt, 63, of Stockton Springs, Maine passed away, surrounded by family, on Tuesday November 26, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer.
Talma, known…
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THOMASTON — Jeannette Ellen "Mammie/Grammy" (Tower) Frost, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 23, 2024, at Pen Bay Medical Center…
ROCKPORT — James ‘Jim’ Chatterton Clayton, DDS, of Camden, passed away on November 28, 2024, at the age of 93. He was born in Manhattan, New York on December 22, 1930, the only son of Dr.…
CAMDEN — A woman was killed at 8:19…
PORTLAND — A Waldo County teenager charged with murder in 2022 will be tried as an adult after his appeal to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court…
TENANTS HARBOR — On November 25, 2024, Ann Marie “Otty” Merrill passed away peacefully at home with her husband and son by her side. She had been fighting cancer for the past 18 months. She had an…
A memorial service for Cynthia L. Stillings, who passed away on January 1, 2022, will be held Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 12 noon, at the Evergreen Cemetery Chapel, 55 Cemetery Road, Berwick,…
MONTVILLE — Charles Arthur Sweetland, of Montville, passed away November 30, 2024; surrounded by his family. He was born April 27, 1951 in Camden and raised…
Church asks court to halt real estate negotiations with Waldo CAP
BELFAST — On Dec. 2, UMaine…
THOMASTON — An unknown voice said he was holding the family hostage. If money, in the form of gift cards, wasn’t sent, the family would get hurt.
The volume of scams increases considerably…
The Town of Thomaston will hold a Secret Ballot Referendum on Tuesday, February 4, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to vote on building a new Fire and EMS Station.
New Fire-EMS…
CUSHING — Paul Caponigro died of congestive heart failure Sunday, Nov 10, 2024.
Born in Boston in 1932, at a young age, Paul Caponigro displayed dual passions for photography and music. He…
The world lost one of the good guys on Monday, November 25, 2024, with the passing of David A. Shields. “Doc”, as he was called by his beloved wife of 44 years, and “Tata” to his grandchildren,…
Daniel S. Clarke’s death marks the end of an era for many of the people who knew him. He died unexpectedly on Friday morning, November 22, 2024. The truck…
ROCKLAND — Elinor J. Glidden Eaton, 89, passed in the care and love of her family, at her home, Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Friends and family are invited to visit Wednesday, December 18,…
THOMASTON — The underground work preceding construction at 198 New County Road, in Thomaston, has begun, more than two years after contractors initially proposed their project to the Town.
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part of larger North American expansion
Heidelberg Materials North America, a division of the German company Heidelberg Materials, has entered a purchase agreement to acquire Giant Cement Holding, Inc., and its subsidiaries, Giant…
Annual Beach Bonfire, Dec. 7, with Santa
Sometimes tasks get passed down within families. Traditions. Jobs. The recipe for that special corn pudding that Grandma always made gets taught to a grandson, who will then be tasked with…
Wreaths Across America convoy will not be coming through the Midcoast this year, but residents who are willing to hop into their cars can…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Nov. 25-29.…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Nov. 22-26.
Daniel R. Therrien, 38, of Belfast, probation violation in…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 7-26.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged…
DAMARISCOTTA — Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is a significant step closer to bringing the community’s vision of a fully accessible, mile-long trail connecting…
ROCKLAND — Kim “Mac” Irwin McFarland went home to his Lord and Savior while surrounded by family on November 28, 2024.
Born in Kansas City, Missouri, November 12, 1951, Mac was the son of…
BELFAST — The following indictments were handed up by a Waldo County Grand Jury Nov. 21-22.
Matthew D. Hogan, 32, of Searsport, domestic…
THOMASTON — Alton E. Foster Jr., 95, of Thomaston, passed away on November 27, 2024, at Windward Gardens in Camden. He was born on May 22, 1929, to parents Alton E. Foster Sr. and Nancy L. (Moore…
Dissecting the latest decisions on Maine dams
The terms dictating the vast influence of many Maine hydroelectric dams were last drawn up a generation ago, often by the same paper companies that first harnessed the…
The story of Maine's native wild turkeys is one of triumphant recovery following extirpation in the early 1800s. We are thankful for successful…
Maine-grown Christmas Trees and Wreaths Generate $18 Million in Annual Economic Impact
Governor Janet Mills has proclaimed Friday, November 29, 2024, as "Maine Grown Christmas Tree Day" to honor the valuable contributions of Maine's Christmas tree and…
ROCKLAND — Eileen Marie (Hare) Nuppula, 77, died peacefully, Friday, November 22, 2024, at Breakwater Commons. A dedicated teacher and avid gardener, she was talented in many things and…
WARREN — Wesley R. Hooper, Sr., 63, died peacefully, yet unexpectedly in his sleep, Friday, November 22, 2024.
Born in Rockland, November 11, 1961, he was the son of Donald and Geraldine…
On Dec. 10, Developers Collaborative, a Portland-based housing development company, will hold a grand opening of Congress Square Commons, a new multifamily housing development in Belfast…
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Land for Maine's Future Program announced its next call for Conservation and Recreation proposals. The latest requests are for Projects…
'most significant step to date in efforts to preserve Maine’s beloved area code'
The Maine Public Utilities Commission said Nov. 25 that it approved large-scale rate center consolidation of Maine’s largest telecommunications provider, Consolidated…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Aug. 12-16.
Belfast
Janet…
BELFAST — Brian George Ross, 75, of Belfast, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 23, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends. …
In the first major update to assisted living and residential care regulations in more than 15 years, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services has proposed…
Fast growing sector: working class people age 19-49
ROCKLAND—Alan Kearl, the executive director of AIO Food Pantry and Energy Assistance, has only been in his position for 15 months after formerly serving as a volunteer. In that time, he has seen…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Jennifer A. Averill, of Searsmont, and Thomas J. Averill,…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Nov. 15-21.
Desiree V. Gerrior, 43, of Brooks, probation violation in…
To prepare Maine for future climate change-fueled storms, the state will have to overhaul local emergency response policies, massively expand…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 5-20.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged…
FRIENDSHIP — Sigrun ‘Sigi’ Thissell, 81, of Friendship, passed away from Alzheimer’s disease with loving family by her side on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland.
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Nearly a decade after a company abandoned the paper mill that once shaped Bucksport’s economy, its successor is in the process of abandoning…
And so we come to Thanksgiving. The American Holiday celebrated on the final Thursday of November, since President Abraham Lincoln declared it a national holiday in 1863. A time for people…
ROCKPORT and BELFAST — In observance of Thanksgiving 2024, MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals announce the following adjusted holiday hours:
All physician practices, including walk-…
