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CAMDEN—In one room set aside for PAWS Animal Adoption Center, more than 12 cats— mostly tuxedo and black-haired breeds hang out in their comfortable beds and boxy houses staring warily at anyone…

UPDATE: Sept. 11, 2024 at 3:45 p.m.
An informal event to flip the switch on Searsport’s downtown lights will be rescheduled.
“We were made aware today that the contractor…
ROCKLAND — The pressure build up from a water main break under Gay Street, in Rockland, Wednesday morning, was significant enough to cause the pavement to bulge near the break zone.
About…

The order of referendum questions on the November 2024 General Election ballot has been determined through a public lottery held by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and Deputy Secretary of State…

ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Aug. 5- Sept. 4.
Brandon Edward Amborn, 28, of Warren, criminal trespass in Rockport Sept. 9, 2023, $200 fine;…

The Knox Clinic announced Sept. 10 that it purchased the Bok Building at 22 White Street, Rockland…

In accordance with a…

ISLESBORO — The Grindle Point Light Station Museum has extended hours past the summer season this year. The light station is open during the month of September, Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m…

BELFAST — Arthur A. Buzzell Jr., 88 of Belfast, passed away on September 6, 2024, in Farmington.
At his request services will be private.
Memories and condolences may be shared…
TENANTS HARBOR — Parking will not be allowed at the Tenants Harbor public landing, Wednesday, Sept. 11 due to paving. There will also be no access to the boat ramp, according to the Town, in a…

WARREN — Virginia D. Overlock, 89, of Warren, died September 5, 2024 at the Sussman House in Rockport surrounded by her family. Virginia was born May 26, 1935 in Warren to Maurice Davis and…

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 371 calls for service for the period of Sept. 3 to Sept. 10. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 10,882 calls for service.
Summons
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How well do you know the U.S. Constitution? Political leaders often refer to one part or another, but what does it…

At Thomaston’s Annual Town Meeting in June 2023, citizens voted to establish, in perpetuity, Thomaston Green Park, located at the former Maine State Prison property. The Thomaston Select Board…

On September 3, the Future of the Hutchinson Center Steering Committee/Waterfall Arts (FHC-WA) submitted a second appeal to the University of Maine regarding the University’s…

FRIENDSHIP — Richard Albert Vining Harding, Jr., finished his race and entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus on September 3, 2024.
Born in Portland, Maine to parents Richard…

A Memorial Gathering for Carol Coiley will be held Sunday, September 29, 2024, 3 p.m. to sunset at the Coiley home, 159 Old County Road, Rockport, Maine
Family-reunion-style, but for…

ROCKLAND — Constance Jean ‘Connie’ Grant Morris, 71, died peacefully, Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport. Born in Rockland, February 10, 1953, she was the daughter of…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Justice Department…

Maine Water employees, with help from customers, reviewed more than 37,000 water service lines to complete a service line inventory earlier this summer, before the October…

The bus would pull up here at Sleepy Hollow somewhere around 7:30 a.m. Sheryl Richards in Bus 4. The other large bus that covered the roads of Lincolnville was driven by Sheryl’s mother-in-law,…

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico — In the early morning hours of August 19, John Burgess Guptill, age 43, began his final journey around the sun after an accident. As he embarked on this new adventure, we…

ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Sept. 2-6.
Appleton
John C. Fenner and Susan A. Sherman to John C.…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Aug. 30 - Sept. 5.
Elijah Staples, 27, of…

BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Andrew D. Wakem, of Belfast, and Elizabeth A. Wakem, of Belfast, were married Sept. 5 2004, in Belfast and…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Aug. 28 - Sept. 4.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Aug. 25-29.
An arrest or summons does not…

BELMONT — Kenneth Charles Elmer Ashe, 52 of Belmont, passed away suddenly August 26, 2024. Ken was born in Etobicoke, Ontario on May 8, 1972, and grew in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
Ken was…
Wayne Allen “Grampy” Brewer, 77, of Bradley Road, Boothbay Harbor, passed away peacefully on Aug. 27, 2024.
Born on Dec. 19, 1946, in Damariscotta, Wayne was the beloved son of Carl “Bo”…

CAMDEN — William Douglas Hall passed Monday, August 19, 2024 after a short battle with an intractable seizure, a symptom of a head injury that affected him for over fifty years. Born March 27,…

BELFAST The Waldo County Registry of Deeds reported the following deed transfer June 24-28.
Belfast
Charlene Huntley to Charlene Huntley Living Trust.
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It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Carlton Henry Winslow III, husband, father and grandfather.
Carlton, affectionately known as Babbo, was born in Meriden, Connecticut on…
TENANTS HARBOR (Sept. 5, 2024, 4:40 p.m.) — Parking is now available again at the Tenants Harbor public landing. Harbor Master Ryan Cline anticipates that one day towards the end of next…

ROCKLAND — “I want to congratulate Rhett,” said City Manager Tom Luttrell. “He took on the job that was the first of a kind in the City, and he’s done a wonderful job for us.”
Rhett Lamb,…

The Maine Marine Patrol charged Jared Larsen, 32, of Waldoboro, with operating a watercraft under the influence.
…

ROCKLAND — Brent E. Crawford, 67, passed away August 31, 2024 in Portland, Maine. He was born in Belfast, Maine on January 3, 1957 to Robert K. Crawford and Mary Louise (Meservey) Crawford. …

David Dostie decided to take a walk on the other side on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
Known for his great work ethic, and humble, yet wise and witty personality, Dave will be missed dearly…

This year, five new board members are being welcomed to Restorative Justice Project Maine. Those members “will contribute new knowledge, skills, and lived experience to the table,” said RJP. “They…

THOMASTON — Max C. Wicker, 93, went home to our Lord on August 16, 2024. He died peacefully in his sleep.
Max was born in Americas, Kansas, and lived in Texas, New Mexico, California,…

2024 Waldo County candidates Ben Hymes, Steven Hemenway, Katrina Smith and Bob Meyer cut the ribbon at the August 17 opening of the Waldo County Republican 2024 Headquarters.
They invite…

ROCKLAND — A Union man who allegedly assaulted hospital staff twice in the same day is being held without bail at the Knox County Jail in Rockland pending a bail revocation hearing.
Webster…

CAMDEN — Camden Assessor Kerry Leichtman has concluded the 2024 property revaluation and assessment process for Camden, setting the mil…

MONTVILLE — Claudette M. Nadeau, 67, of Montville, passed away on August 29, 2024, at Sussman House in Rockport.
A private burial will be held.
A potluck celebration of her life…

CAMDEN — Robert ‘Bob’ Goggin, of Camden, died August 17, 2024 at a Boston Hospital.
Bob was born in Canastota, New York, to parents Lee W. Goggin and Virginia (Peach) Goggin, and he spent…

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Aug. 26-30.
Appleton
Matthew J. Walker Est. to Francesca P. Walker.…

Cannes and Sundance, step aside! The 20th edition of the Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) is in the spotlight this month, with screenings of a wide variety of documentary films from…

BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will meet for its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 3, to address agenda topics including: old business and City committee reports,…

The yard signs have sprouted in front of Sleepy Hollow. We have never been a politically quiet family, and we do have the benefit of generally agreeing on most issues during family dinners. The…

CAMDEN — The Camden Public Landing was a hub of activity Friday and Saturday with the 29th annual Windjammer Festival, and if they were…