ROCKLAND — AIO Food & Energy Assistance, Knox County’s largest food and energy assistance organization, will “christen” its new food delivery…
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CAMDEN — Grace Galanti Stearns, 91, passed away on November 30, 2024, at her home of 60 years, after a brief illness.
Born in Camden, December 15, 1932, she was the daughter of Felice and…
SWANVILLE — Clifton A. Larrabee, 77, of Swanville, Maine, passed away December 5, 2024, at Maine Veterans Home.
A full obituary will follow.Memories and condolences may…
ROCKLAND — On Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Rockland City Council will host a special meeting that will include an update on the Samoset Road Geological Study through a presentation…
JUDGE SETS BAIL AT $50,000 cash
ROCKLAND – A Rockport man remains at the Knox County Jail as of Dec. 6 on $50,000 cash bail on new drug charges after he was arrested again Nov. 27, just three days after his initial arrest.…
FRIENDSHIP — Sandra Eutsler Barbour, 88, of Friendship, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, to be with the Lord following a period of steady decline in health.
Sandra was born on…
Money to repair high school siding, replace windows, install new HVAC system, lay artificial turf over Don Palmer Field
CAMDEN — A request from the Five…
APPLETON — Alena Maude Pennington, 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, December 3, 2024, peacefully and wrapped in the love of her family.
Born in Appleton, she was…
ROCKLAND — Some pre-alerts for a Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 storm referred to the approaching phenomenon as an Alberta Clipper. Wind advisorys developed, stirring up the otherwise insignificant…
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…
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 — At 8:19 a.m., Dec.4, the…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified…
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 was denied Dec. 3.
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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…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified…
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…
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 Nov. 16, 2021,…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 7-26.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent…
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 violence assault in Belfast…
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…
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…
POSTPONED: The Grand Opening of Congress Square Commons scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, has been postponed.
The new date for the Grand Opening will be…
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 Communications…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Aug. 12-16.
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Janet A. Kimball Est. to…
BELFAST — Brian George Ross, 75, of Belfast, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 23, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends. …
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, of Searsport, were…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Nov. 15-21.
Desiree V. Gerrior, 43, of Brooks, probation violation in Belfast July 18, 2020,…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 5-20.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent…
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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