U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is investing $8.7M in Fox Islands Electric Cooperative (FIEC).
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The projects will create about 25 short-term jobs and ultimately will provide power to more than 1500 homes
PORT CLYDE — Eva Gilley Spear Cushman, 100, of Port Clyde, passed away on January 8, 2025, at Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport. She was born on High Street in Camden in her grandparents’ home on…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Jan. 3-9.
Christopher Seekins, 31, of Brooks, unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs in…
Author talk, Rockport Public Library, Jan. 15, 1 p.m.: 'Quiet Thoughts for a Noisy World'
ROCKPORT—Author Michael Paul Lund spent many years seeking the answer to the age-old question, "Who am I?" After studying and listening intently to others, he found his path and stopped being a…
One Monhegan business and four Waldo County businesses are among 16 awardees and one loan being distributed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural…
WALDOBORO — Carol Hall Perry, 77, a beloved member of the Waldoboro community, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on January 9, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.…
BANGOR — In a Jan. 10…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Nov. 15-22.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Dec. 29 - Jan. 10.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Cynthia L. Sinclaire, of Stockton Springs, and Wayne D. Sinclair, of Stockton…
Maine’s climate action plan: "Maine Won’t Wait"
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Public Library presents Molly Siegel on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to all.
Join Molly Siegel, Maine Climate Council Coordinator with the…
Around 10 a.m. Thursday morning, Jan. 9, two ice fishermen in Edgecomb reportedly found a wallet belonging to William "Nate" Robinson, 34, of Austinville, Virginia. Robinson is a murder…
public is invited to visit the memorial and sign and pay tribute to President Carter
ROCKPORT — Midcoast Habitat for Humanity has erected a memorial door inside the Midcoast Habitat ReStore, located at 799 West Street in Rockport, to honor the life and legacy…
SPRUCE HEAD — Gerald A. Spaulding, 68, died peacefully, with his family at his side, Friday, January 3, 2025 following a courageous battle with lung disease.
Born in Rockland, September 7,…
scenic train rides and rail excursions by next fall
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Transportation has selected Maine Switching Services (MSS), of Unity, to take over operations and maintenance of the Rockland Branch Railroad.
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ROCKLAND — A Supply Drive for Rockland's Emergency Warming Center will be held Friday, Jan. 17, from 3 - 6 p.m., at the Flanagan Community…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Sept. 2-13.
Belfast
Matthew J. Shyka to Catherine…
Governor Janet Mills announced January 6, 2025 that Heather Johnson, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), will step down from her position on March 1…
Catherine Moore Morgan-Standard, a passionate wife, mother, grandmother, sister, artist, and visionary, passed away on December 20, 2024, in Memphis, Tennessee, at the…
ROCKLAND — Jeanette E. Palmer, 70, passed away at Lahey Clinic Hospital in Burlington, Massachusetts on Thursday, January 2, 2025, with her family by her side after a brief illness.
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For Damariscotta artist Peter Bruun, surviving the pain of losing his 24-year-old daughter to a heroin overdose started with breaking taboos.
“When Elisif was struggling it was hard to…
In 2022, four Midcoast counties began considering how more collaboration may stretch tax dollars farther. Prosecutorial District VI includes Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo and Knox counties, and…
CAMDEN — A code violation notice…
WALDO — Marshall A. Harriman, 78 of Waldo, Maine passed away January 3, 2025. He was born August 5, 1946 to Lloyd Harriman and Winifred (Foy) Harriman…
AUGUSTA — At its Jan. 8 meeting,…
The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit Central have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of 34-year-old William “Nate” Robinson of Austinville, Virginia, whose body was discovered…
SEARSPORT — Ronald I. Moulton Sr., 85, of Searsport, passed away on January 6, 2025.
A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025,…
ISLESBORO — Harris Evans Pendleton, 88, of Islesboro, passed away on December 31, 2024. Born on August 6, 1936, in Belfast, Maine, to Lloyd T. and Lydia T. Pendleton, Harris was raised on…
Paul Moody, 75, passed away on December 29, in Belfast.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memories…
WALDOBORO — Lyndon “Buddy” Lawson, 89, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024. Born on September 13, 1935, in Waldoboro, Buddy was the son of the late Tom and Elsie Howard Lawson…
ROCKLAND — Gregory T. Adams, 78, died peacefully, following a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy, Friday, December 27, 2024 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport. Born in Abington, Pennsylvania,…
BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will meet for its regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7, to address agenda topics including: transitional housing, updated rental…
Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Camden…
BRIDGTON — Kenneth A. Stover, 56, formerly of Belfast, died at his home on October 6, 2024. Born in Belfast on October 6, 1968 to his loving parents, Robert and Nancy Stover. He was a graduate of…
ROCKLAND — Deborah Marie (McGonagle) Donnelly passed away on December 28, 2024 after a brief illness at the age of 67.
Deb was born and raised in Reading, Massachusetts and went to college…
ROCKLAND — AIO is offering a Daytime Warming Center on their property every day, Monday - Friday, from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., through Jan. 17, 2025.
AIO's original building, at 70 Thomaston St.,…
BELFAST — Michelle Lynn Young-Archer, 59, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2024. She was born on February 7, 1965 in Albany, New York.
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FRIENDSHIP — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Wade Chambers, aged 68, on December 31, 2024, at Lincoln Health – Miles Campus in Damariscotta.
He was born on…
CUSHING — Estelle C. Ames, 98, of Cushing, died Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Windward Gardens.
Estelle was born December 12, 1926, in Thomaston, Maine, the daughter of Elmer and Rachel (…
ROCKLAND — A celebration of life for Estelle Rackliff, 69, who passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024, will be held Sunday, January 19, at 1 p.m., 2025, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church,…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Dec. 27 - Jan. 2.
Devon Pierce, 33, of Newport, probation violation in Monroe Jan. 5, 2022,…
Camden National Corporation, the bank holding company for Camden National Bank (NASDAQ: CAC), announced Jan. 2 its merger with Northway Financial, Inc., the parent company of Northway…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Dec. 24 - Jan. 2.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered…
It is a brisk 16 degrees as I sit down to write on this Sunday morning. The sun rises over barren trees, frozen ground, and a garden asleep. The chickens are nestled in their house, huddled…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Dec. 6 - Jan. 2.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged…
WALDOBORO — Elizabeth M. Sproul passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, at the age of 97, in the home in which she was born on February 18, 1927. She was the daughter of Edwin and Ruby (…
A public workshop concerning the proposed new Thomaston fire station will be held on Wednesday, January 8, at 6 p.m. with Port City…
ROCKLAND — John Henry Dolcater, Jr., died on December 30, 2024 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born on November 14, 1930, he was the son of John Henry and Julia (Waters) Dolcater in Tampa,…
ROCKLAND — A proposal for a 12-unit apartment house in Downtown Rockland will go before the Rockland Planning Board on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. If approved, the project will renovate an existing…
