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U.S. Senator
Incumbent Maine Senator Angus King, I-Brunswick, ran against three candidates all vying for his seat. They are Jason Cherry, I-Unity; David Costello, D-Brunswick; and Demi Kouzounas, R-…
House District 40
The race between Joseph McLaughlin, R-Lincolnville, and Michael Ray, D-Lincolnville to represent Appleton, Islesboro, Liberty, Lincolnville, Montville, Morrill, Searsmont in Augusta was close, but…
Elections 2024
Ballot Box Rockport, November 2024

Along with General Elections 2024, Rockport approved all nine municipal warrant articles at the polls Nov. 5, including two bond proposals that total approximately $5 million of borrowing…

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UNION — Beloved and fiercely devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Nathan R. Pease, Jr., went on to Glory on Nov. 2, 2024. Nate would always quote…

An historic house in Rockport

QUESTION 3: An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Restore Historic Community Buildings, Do you favor a $10,…

biomedicine

QUESTION 2: An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Research and Development and Commercialization, Do you…

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ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Oct. 21-30.

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Camden Public Safety Building, Nov. 5, 2024, where voters line up to cast their ballots. (Photo courtesy Camden Fire Chief Chris Farley)

Throughout the Midcoast, polls are opening at town offices, municipal centers and fire stations as voters take on state and local issues and candidates, and, of course, vote for a president and…

Jared Golden and Austin Theriault

On Tuesday, residents of Maine’s 2nd congressional district will vote for their representative to Congress.

Austin Theriault, a former NASCAR driver, won the…

Small Business Micro-Grant Program Thomaston

Thomaston’s Community and Economic Development Committee announced the opening of the second round of its Small Business Micro-Grant Program, an opportunity for local businesses to enhance their…

Alan Dana Sewall

SOUTH THOMASTON and JENSEN BEACH, Florida — With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Alan Dana Sewall, 83, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Born in Rockland, Maine, September 9, 1941, he…

Palmer Jackomino and James McRae. (Photo courtesy Thomaston Grammar School)

Several students at Thomaston Grammar School were recognized for being respectful at a school-wide assembly on November 1, 2024.

Students receiving the Respect Award were: Maisie Cunningham…

Thomaston Police cruiser. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

THOMASTON — The Town of Thomaston is reinstating its search for the next Chief of Police following the resignation of John Palmer. Palmer had been in the role officially since Aug. 12, 2024.

JUDGE SETS BAIL AT $25,000 CASH
Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND – A Camden man is being held on $25,000 cash bail at the Knox County Jail on charges of domestic violence criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, aggravated criminal mischief…

Harvest on the Harbor's 2024 Lobster Chef of the Year
The winning Boothbay Craft Brewery Team.

That award-winning delicious bite created by Lori Mitchell/Boothbay Craft Brewery for Claw Down in June, taking both Judge's Choice and People's Choice awards, was awarded the People's Choice at…

Guest Columnist!
LHS sign

Friday morning at 33 Beach Road – the Lincolnville Historical Society (LHS) – and the parking lot is filling up. Kim’s usually the first to arrive and is already at work when I come in. The…

Marc Ratner

PenBayPilot.com has circulated questions to the two candidates, Gordon Page, I-Owls Head, and…

Mike Ray

PenBayPilot.com has circulated questions to candidates seeking office in Midcoast Senate and House District. As candidates return their responses, we are posting them on the Pilot's front page,…

Joe McLaughlin

PenBayPilot.com has circulated questions to candidates seeking office in Midcoast Senate and House District. As candidates return their responses, we are posting them on the Pilot's front page,…

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court 

Bart A. Langley, 57, of Hermon, probation violation in Belfast Sept.…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Sept. Oct. 28-…

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Oct. 18-31.

An arrest or…

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BELFAST —Belfast Police reported the following activity Oct. 7-31.

An arrest or summons does not…

Barbara Marie (Gushee) Borzoni

WALDOBORO — Barbara Marie (Gushee) Borzoni, 91, of Waldoboro, Maine, passed away peacefully at the Sussman House on Oct 29, 2024.

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SOUTH THOMASTON — Belinda A. Chapman, 72, died Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Pen Bay Medical Center with her three loving children at her side.

A full obituary with service information will…

The Spot finds a new home in Rockland
Interior of the new location of The Spot in Rockland. Photo by Kay Stephens

ROCKLAND—Locals now have another place to grab lunch or dinner, and "S" marks "The Spot."

The Spot

The Spot, owned and operated…

Elise S. Brown

PenBayPilot.com has circulated questions to the two candidates, Elise S. Brown, D-Liberty, and Timothy Allen Parker, Jr., R-Unity, who are competing for one open seat on the Waldo County…

Special Edition!
Halloween

As the sun was setting over Lincolnville, I arrived…

Steven H. Piper

TROY — Steven H. Piper, age 63, of Troy, Maine, passed away on October 26, 2024, at Eastern Maine Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born in…

Doris Charlotte Johnson

ROCKPORT — Doris Charlotte Johnson of Rockport, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 25, 2024 at the age of 105.

She was born in Richmond Hill, Queens, New York on Dec. 30, 1918 to…

New listings added each week until Halloween
Halloween Rundown 2024

As we approach The Midnight Hour in the Midcoast, here is a comprehensive list of Halloween-themed events everyone can enjoy. From parties to movies, poetry to theater, here are the color-coded…

Owls Head Light in October. Photo by Kay Stephens

Lighthouses may be beacons of light and hope for some; for others, they are haunted places. With their rugged seaside locations, connection to shipwrecks, and other maritime accidents during…

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KNOX — Calvin R. Clark, 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Knox with his family and his dogs. 

There will be a celebration…

Roger Francis Yattaw Sr.

SPRUCE HEAD — Roger Francis Yattaw Sr. passed away on the anniversary of his birth, surrounded by loved ones at the Sussman House.  

Born in Rockport in the early morning hours of October…

Julia L. Tupper

ROCKLAND — Julia L. Tupper, died peacefully, Sunday, October 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at the Sussman House in Rockport, just one day shy of her 88th birthday. Born in Rockland,…

Mary Lou (Giggie) Nealley

Mary Lou (Giggie) Nealley passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren on October 23, 2024. She was celebrated with laughter, tears and love. She…

Carl D. Waterman

WALDOBORO — The world lost an excellent brother, uncle, friend, and machinist as Carl D. Waterman passed away at home in Waldoboro on October 25, 2024, after a period of failing health. Carl was…

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PITTSFORD, New York — Craig Newbold Parsons, 74, of Pittsford, New York, beloved husband to Sandra Parsons, died October 22, 2024, suddenly on the family property in Tenants Harbor, Maine.

Henry Laurita and Rosie and Opal, in December 2024 (Photo by Lynda Clancy)

MIDCOAST — It was through Facebook that the news arrived Oct. 28 from Hugo, Oklahoma: Rosie the Elephant had died. From Hugo to Hope, Maine, the community that knew her and her unique story is…

At the polls Nov. 5
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Camden has seven articles on its municipal warrant for the Nov. 5 general elections, and one of them is a citizen’s initiative. …

repairs, line extensions, power pole placement rules, business licensing
Voting at the Rockport Public Library, June 11, 2024. (Photo by Lynda Clancy)

Along with General Elections 2024,…

On the issues
David Statman

PenBayPilot.com has circulated questions to the two candidates, Nicole Kalloch and David Statman, seeking one open seat on the Rockland City Council. As candidates return responses, we are posting…

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court. 

Jamie L. Rumney, of Belfast, and Raymond A. Buzzell, of Belfast, were…

survey available; December workshop planned
A group of cyclists jot down observations and ideas earlier this year while doing a handlebar survey of Belfast roads. Input from the cyclists, along with walkers, wheelchair users, and others, will become part of a roadmap for the city to improve its pedestrian and bicycle transportation network. (Photo courtesy City of Belfast)

BELFAST — The City of Belfast will soon have a detailed roadmap for improving its pedestrian and bicycle transportation network, after a spring and summer spent…

Dana James Simmons

ST. GEORGE — Dana James Simmons, 88, of St. George, Maine, passed away October 24, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born in Rockland, Maine on June 25, 1936, to Ivan H. and Doris (Murphy)…

Carole Sue Burnham

ROCKLAND — Carole Sue Burnham, 79, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland, Maine.

Carole was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 10, 1945 to the…

Katherine S. Reed

WALDOBORO — Katherine S. Reed, 43, of Waldoboro, joined the loved ones she missed so much on October 19, 2024.

Katie was born on June 13, 1981, in Augusta, Maine to her parents, Ronald and…