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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ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County…
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-…
ROCKLAND — James Michael Price, 71, died at home in Rockland, Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Born in Skowhegan, March 21, 1953, he was the son of Charles and Madelyn Whipple Price. He graduated…
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…
fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, guns
CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE — A Belfast man was arrested in a multi-state drug trafficking ring, which utilized social media messaging apps to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, and…
PORTLAND — Michael Sutherland Will, 81, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a brief illness.
Michael was born December 2, 1942 in Rochester…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Aug. 5-9.
Belfast
Sarah E. Lawler to April R.…
Two Midcoast businesses have been selected for matching-fund assistance through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development's …
DEA held the 27th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 26, collecting 629,953 pounds of unneeded medications at collection sites across the country.
In Maine, 27 agencies…
Application appears to call for Dollar General to replace wooded lot
A new retail development is in the planning stages for Washington. Gorrill Palmer, an engineering firm based in South Portland, has submitted…
CONROE, Texas — George Dwayne Parks, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, storyteller, and humorist, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024, in Conroe, Texas, at…
And Anodyne Book Shop moves down the road
SEARSPORT—After two years, the $17.8 million road construction though downtown Searsport finally concluded in September to the relief of locals and business owners. And now there's more reason to…
The Thomaston Select Board released the following letter after the resignation of Anthony Leo last week from his brief reinstatement as the town's Fire and EMS chief.
Leo, who had…
Bucking convention with new business
Two local women are at full throttle in establishing their new venture, FlatWear Clothing, a line of fashion created in Camden, and…
CAMDEN — Merilyn Drinkwater Littlefield, 77, of Camden, Maine, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, in Rockport after a brief illness.
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ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Nov. 4-15.
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Much of Downtown Main Street in Rockland and points south fell into darkness for approximately 40 minutes, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. However, the cause was not due to any Rockland incident.
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supporting state workforce needs while also advancing the System’s goal of doubling its output of engineering and computing graduates
ORONO — Consistent with a commitment to grow Maine’s engineering and computing workforce and overall economy, University of Maine System (UMS) Trustees approved…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County…
THOMASTON — Sarah J. “Sally” Jarossi, 90, of Thomaston, passed away peacefully with her husband of sixty years by her side on November 16 at her home after a six-year battle with Alzheimer’s.…
The 'Hunger Hill' author's tips on plot, character, Maine, and AI
For National November Writing Month, we turn to Philip C. Baker, author of Hunger Hill, a crime thriller set in Maine.…
Push for regionalized service
After Rockport submitted an…
CAMDEN — Hilary Carr Jones, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully, November 15, 2024, in Camden, Maine, at the…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Belinda A. Chapman, 72, of South Thomaston, passed away peacefully, Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport, surrounded by her loving family.
Born…
'Potential here for meaningful consequences for how Rockport funds wastewater treatment'
CAMDEN — Wednesday evening, Nov. 20, a small group of Camden and Rockport will gather in Camden Town Manager Audra Caler's office to advance the wastewater interests of both towns.
It has…
Most mornings, as soon as the sun rises enough, I let my little Belladonna out of the crate where the insecure little rescue pup prefers to sleep. After feeding her and her big brother and…
including Belfast and Warren residents
AUGUSTA — Maine School of Science and Mathematics students excelled at this year’s Maine Youth in Government program, held in Augusta over the Veterans' Day…
Governor Janet Mills announced November 15, 2024, that Commissioner of the Maine Department of Professional & Financial Regulation (DPFR) Anne Head will retire at…
supports easing housing development costs
ROCKPORT — At its regularly scheduled Nov. 12 meeting, the Rockport Select Board approved a Samoset Resort sewer fee abatement, heard about the town’s requirement to produce another report to the…
Agreement signed for Schooner 'Mercantile' to winter-over in Camden Harbor
CAMDEN — The Camden Select Board…
The University of Maine has selected a new buyer for the Hutchinson Center following a repeat of a request for proposals in October.
Waldo Community Action Partners plans…
ROCKLAND — Albert E. Colson, Sr., 84, went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, at Pen Bay Medical Center on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Born in Rockland on March 23, 1940, he was one of…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Nov. 8-16.
August H. Vishweger II, 34, of Frankfort, probation violation in Searsport June 5,…
SEARSMONT — Robbins Lumber, in Searsmont, is without one of its control rooms after a fire Saturday afternoon, Nov. 16, 2024. The room, which operates one of two kilns on the side of the property…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Nov. 4-8…
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida — Douglas Elwyn Peters Sr., aged 74, passed away on October 20, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Born on July 11, 1950, Doug…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 8-15.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Nov. 1-13.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds July 29 - Aug. 2.
Belfast
Fern L.M. Healy to…
Mr. Wat's popular Thai rice and noodles dishes are back on the menu
ROCKLAND—Spice Pizzeria, which reopened mid-September in its new Rockland location, is hitting its stride.
Aphiwat Ruklittikul (Mr. Wat), who formerly owned Mr. Wat's in Rockport, took a…
WALDOBORO — Aloysius ‘Al’ J. O’Donnell Jr., 88, of Waldoboro, passed away on November 7, 2024, at Midcoast Hospital in Brunswick with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 20,…
ROCKPORT — Carolee M. Hyssong, age 98, died November 10, 2024, six days short of her 99th birthday.
Born in St. George, November 16, 1925, she was the daughter of Ralph H. and Gladys L.…
THOMASTON - Anthony Leo, who had been placed on unpaid administrative leave in October 2023 as the chief of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services departments in Thomaston pending an…
On October 20, 2024, in God’s embrace and with the love of her dedicated family in her heart, Violet Boggs Martin concluded her journey on this earth.
Born February 28, 1935 to Leland and…
PALERMO — A driver is in critical condition following a Nov. 12, crash, which occured in Palermo, according to a media report from Waldo County Sheriff's Lieutenant Cody Laite. …
Axiom Technologies partners with Pioneer Consulting and SubCom for island broadband
Isle Au Haut installed its first subsea telecommunications cable Sunday, Nov. 10, establishing broadband access for the year-round island community.
The 10km submarine cable connects Isle…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Nov. 4-10.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…
