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…
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CAMDEN — Thomas M. Quantrell, 72, of Camden, died on Monday, December 30, 2024.
A complete obituary will be published later and services will be…
Wiscasset planning board
Hopefully mid to late January, Maine Department of Environmental Protection will approve Tucker Chevrolet’s proposed dealership and service center on Bath Road, a project representative told…
Washington Lakes Watershed Association reactivates participation in clean water program
Maine’s more than 6,000 lakes and ponds are cherished assets of our state providing more than $14 billion dollars in economic value. Mainers and visitors, alike, enjoy recreational opportunities,…
BELFAST — Gerald (Jerry) Philip Kaplan passed away peacefully in Belfast, Maine on December 16, 2024 of complications from pneumonia. He was the beloved husband of…
Update: Dec. 31, 2024
APPLETON — A woman who was burned around the time of a house on Appleton Ridge Road remains in the hospital at this time. The woman was initially brought to…
SEARSMONT — Karen J. Barrett, age 77, of Searsmont, passed away on December 28, 2024, surrounded by her "boys" in Belfast, Maine.
Karen was born in…
Five Chinese defendants charged separately with operating illegal marijuana processing operations have a tentative docket call Tuesday, Jan. 28 in Lincoln County Unified Criminal Court in…
ROCKPORT — The Select Board in Rockport will meet…
As the nation prepares to ring in the new year, the U.S. Census Bureau projected the U.S. population will reach 341,145,670 at midnight EST, on Jan. 1, 2025. This represents an increase of 2,640,…
Along with federal and state politicians, the nonprofit Midcoast Habitat for Humanity joined the world in mourning the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and remembered his life of…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Dec. 19-26.
James Salemme, 31, of Knox, operating a vehicle without a license in Thorndike…
WINTER HAVEN, Florida — Margaret Ann (Roark) Scott of Palm Gardens, Winter Haven, Florida, peacefully left the stage the morning of Friday December 13, 2024. She was 83 years old.
Born…
The OSHA investigation into a worker’s death in Rockport, May 31, 2024, has resulted in citations for the…
to fund HVAC fixes, artificial turf, new siding, windows on school, auditorium repairs
CAMDEN — On Thursday, Jan. 2, the…
I always take the last week of the year off, between Christmas and New Year's. The time between the wrapping paper being cleaned up and my birthday on the first is always a bit strange —…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Dec. 16-26.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent…
Phinehas Stewart Newton, V, was born at the Bethesda Naval Hospital on April 1, 1956 to Lt. Phinehas Stewart and Frederica Leach Newton. Due to his father’s military career,…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Dec. 23-27.
Appleton
Geoffrey Alexander Domenico Tr., Benjamin A…
JEFFERSON — Cynthia G. Allen unexpectedly passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024, with her loving family by her side. She was born June 28, 1936, in Malden, Massachusetts. Her…
SCARBOROUGH — On December 27, 2024, at approximately 6:04 p.m., State Police received numerous reports of a significant crash southbound near mile marker 42 on…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Dec. 16-20.
Appleton
Barbara Bliss to Wayne D. Sinclair
David…
a.k.a. the 'I will not be lame this year' guide to the Midcoast
New Year's Eve falls on a Tuesday this year, which is like having an office party, and then being told to go back to work. Whether you’re a day partier, a happy-hour-then-bag-it-and go-home type,…
WARREN — Richard E. “Dick” Sprowl, 87, of Warren died December 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Warren. Richard was born October 1, 1937, in Rockland to Earl M. and…
ROCKLAND — A person riding an electric bike in a Rockland neighborhood suffered serious, yet non life-threatening injuries Thursday evening, after being struck by a vehicle.
Names have not…
ROCKPORT — Judith Anne (Cummings Knowles) Grossman, 85, formerly of Tenants Harbor, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, following a long battle with cancer.
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CAMDEN — Tiffany Bingham Andrews, aged 89, passed away peacefully in her home in Camden, on December 17, 2024. She was born in London, England to Hiram Bingham IV, a…
CAMDEN — Edward Doudera, 75, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, December 16, 2024, with his wife of 38 years, Vicki Wenzel Doudera, beside him.…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Dec. 13-18.
Stephen P. Cummings Jr., 37, of Bangor, unlawful furnishing of a scheduled drug in…
FRIENDSHIP — Sarah Katharine “Kate/Kathy” Foster died peacefully on December 7, 2024, at the age of 65.
Born on February 24, 1959, Kate was a dedicated nurse, and impacted the lives of many…
ST. GEORGE — Captain Edward B. Thorbjornson, often referred to as ‘Big Ed’, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, reunited with his already crossed over family on December 20, 2024 at the age…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Aug. 18-30.
Belfast
Stephen M. Boguen Est. to…
The U.S. Coast Guard/U.S. Navy Integrated Program Office received approval Dec. 19 to begin to build the first polar security cutter, according to a news release from the Coast Guard.
The…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 16 - Dec. 18.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Dec. 14-19.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Joshua L. Carver, of Northport, and Kelsie M. Carver, of Searsport, were married…
OWLS HEAD — Heather Marie Gregory, 51, left this world too soon, Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Born in Camden, April 22, 1973, she was the daughter of Bradford and June Proctor Gregory.…
WALDOBORO — Joan L. Moody went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2024. Joan was 94. She passed away at Cove’s Edge in Damariscotta, Maine. Joan was born on June 7, 1930, in Revere,…
A few weeks ago, Rosey Gerry asked if I would write a story for the Lincolnville Historical Society’s Christmas Show last Friday, and to not tell my mother. What follows is what I came up…
ROCKLAND — Rockland's Emergency Warming Center at the Recreation Center will be open Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, from 2 p.m., until Monday, Dec. 23, at 11 a.m…
School Union 69, which…
Rec Center open to the public during the day
ROCKLAND — Rockland's Emergency Warming Center at the Recreation Center will be open Saturday, Dec. 21, from 5 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
The space…
LINCOLNVILLE — The Lincolnville Fire Chief managed to get in a shower before being called to the second house fire within 9 hours. Sleep was not to be. Both fires occurred in his town, and both…
LINCOLNVILLE — A fast moving fire burned 85 percent of a new three-story home in Lincolnville soon after midnight, Dec. 19. The fire was rekindling as of 8 a.m., Dec. 20, and the Lincolnville Fire…
From Washington, D.C.
The U.S. population grew by nearly 1.0% between 2023 and 2024, according to the new Vintage 2024 population…
MaineHealth Maine Medical Center named a Top Teaching Hospital
ROCKPORT — MaineHealth…
WARREN — Richard E. Monroe, Jr., 80, went home to be with his Savior, surrounded by his loving family, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 following a 15 year courageous battle with ALS.
Born in…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Ronald Anthony "Tony" Smith, who left us unexpectedly at the age of 36 on December 10, 2024. Tony was a loving husband, father…
ROCKPORT — Walter Flanders, Sr., 63, passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2024, with his family at home.
Walter was born in Camden, on August 10, 1961, to the late Albert A. and Betty…
