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A semi-developed lot at 182 Camden Street, in Rockland, is being eyed as a commercial coffee shop. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

ROCKLAND – A semi-developed property on Rockland’s Camden Street has found a new owner, and future plans aim to turn the grassy lot into a drive-thru franchise.

Known a few years ago as the…

United Midcoast Charities
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ROCKLAND — Are you passionate about making a difference or looking for meaningful ways to give back?

The United Midcoast Charities’ Volunteer Recruitment Expo will be held Tuesday, March 11…

Street Tree Program. (Photo courtesy David Troup)

ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland has launched a free Street Tree Program to increase tree cover on sunny residential streets. Rockland residents can apply for a tree to be planted in the public…

Reginald Robert Engstrom

LINCOLNVILLE — Reginald Robert Engstrom, 84, of Lincolnville, sadly passed away on Feb. 6, 2025 at Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast. Reggie was the son of…

Heidi R. Locke

UNION — In Loving Memory of Heidi R. Locke. Born September 30,1955 – February 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Heidi R. Locke, daughter of Edward and Grace…

The building where the Waldo County Registry of Deeds is maintained.

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Nov. 25 - Dec. 6.

Belfast

Kristine L. Wentworth to…

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Update Feb. 25, 2025:

A housefire in Hope that injured a homeowner and claimed the lives of a dog and cat has been categorized as accidental, according to Hope Fire Chief Clarence…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified…

Maine State Police insignia.

SEARSPORT — A Searsport man was arrested Feb. 22, after members of the Maine State Police located a stolen camper, valued at $18,000, and several sheds on his property,…

Leon Ivan Frey

CAMDEN — Leon "Lee" Ivan Frey was born in Los Angeles, California on December 27, 1930 to parents Gertrude (Weissburg) and Frank Frey. Shortly after his brother, James Sigmund, was born, the…

Dr. Eugene P. Dalrymple

PORT CLYDE and SUN CITY CENTER, Florida — Dr. Eugene P. Dalrymple, of Port Clyde, Maine, and Sun City Center, Florida, passed away in his sleep on February 8, 2025 at the age of 103, in Sun City…

Hilma Jeanette Foster

WALDOBORO — Hilma Jeanette Foster passed away peacefully on the morning of February 17th at her home of 63 years in Waldoboro surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Waldoboro on April…

storm surge

Editor’s Note: The Maine Monitor updated this story on March 6, 2025 after receiving additional information from the Maine Bureau of Insurance. 

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Rockland facility part of sale
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Blackstone said Feb. 24 that its funds managed by Blackstone Infrastructure agreed to acquire Safe Harbor Marinas, the largest marina and superyacht service business in the U.S., from…

Arthur M. Andrews

CAMDEN — Arthur Morrill Andrews, 90, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born in Whiting on June 17, 1934, he was the son…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND – While conducting a patrol in a suspected drug trafficking location in Rockland, police identified a vehicle with falsely attached license plates, and…

the statehouse dome

State lawmakers are considering a bill that supporters say would make it easier for Mainers with low credit scores to take out small loans: the law would give financial technology companies…

Bill and Eddie

My mom recently had a Christmas gift returned to her, 48 years later.

In 1976, my mom, Diane Roesing O’Brien to you, crafted a book, illustrated with the watercolor…

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 14-20. 

Allen James, 43, of Jackson, aggravated trafficking of scheduled…

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CAMDEN – A short protest by the Audacity Cat, an activist group in the Midcoast, greeted attendees of the  Camden Conference…

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 14-20.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Feb. 17-21.    

Camden

Jennifer M.…

launched Feb 1 with live stream coverage of the US National Toboggan Championships
StreamState at the finish line of the Toboggan Nationals. Photo courtesy StreamState

PORTLAND—A new Maine-based film and TV streaming service just launched this month. If the creators achieve their goal, the platform will be a curated "Netflix for Maine" with immersive…

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 14-20.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent…

Waldo Judicial Center

BELFAST — A Jackson man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs in Jackson April 4, 2024. 

Allen James, 43, was…

Live demonstrations will take place Saturday
Belfast Ice Festival (photo by Erica Thoms)

BELFAST — The fifth annual Belfast Ice Festival is underway, with glistening ice sculptures popping up all over the downtown…

Joan M. Winchenbach

ROCKLAND — Joan M. Winchenbach, formally of Warren, Maine, passed away peacefully on February 9, her 95th birthday.

Born in Wareham, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Arthur L. and…

audacity

On Saturday, February 22, members of the local artistic social movement group called The Audacity will interact with visitors to the Camden Conference in…

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READFIELD — A Belfast woman has been identified as the victim of a violent Feb. 19 incident on Giles Road in Readfield, according to a press release from Maine State Police. 

39 Main Street

At a regularly scheduled Feb. 18 meeting, the Camden Select Board voted unanimously to give Janice Kay, who is again the owner of 39 Main…

Dewey 'Punky' Clifford Curtis

Dewey 'Punky' Clifford Curtis, 73, died February 15, 2025, peacefully at home.

Born in Rockland, Maine, on March 2, 1951, he was the son of Albert Leroy and Eva Mae (Richards) Curtis. He…

David R. Hoch

ROCKLAND — David R. Hoch, 95, died peacefully Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport. David maintained his independence at his cherished Masonic Street home until his…

David Lee Farley

David Lee Farley, a man of boundless love, was born in Rockland, Maine, to Thomas and Charlotte Farley on August 11, 1943. He was a cherished husband…

Etta Amanda (Tucker) Walker

THOMASTON — On the afternoon of Sunday, February 16, 2025, the Lord welcomed Etta Amanda (Tucker) Walker to her permanent home in heaven.

She was born August 9, 1953, to Everett and Arletta…

Darrylyn K. Costigan

WALDOBORO — Darrylyn K. Costigan, 72, passed away peacefully at her home in Waldoboro on February 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born in Lincoln, Maine on November 9…

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BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Nov. 11-22.

Belfast

James K. Colcord to Julia M.…

Bill Carroll

LINCOLNVILLE — Bill Carroll, 78,  passed away on February 3, 2025.

Bill and his wife, Nancy, have lived in Lincolnville for 31 years. Their three daughters grew…

Bruce Jennings

CUSHING — Bruce Jennings, 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Cushing, Maine on February 11, 2025, with his family by his side after a short but courageous battle with brain cancer.

Bertha M. Luce

HOPE — Bertha M. Luce, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, after a period of declining health.

Born December 29, 1932, in Rockland to Peary and Glenys…

Archie E. Mitchell

UNION — Our dad died and we are heartbroken. Archie E. Mitchell, age 94, died in the Special Care Unit at Pen Bay Hospital with peace, dignity and love on February 16, 2025 after a tragic fall at…

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APPLETON — Jason A. Gushee, 75, of Appleton, passed away on February 8, 2025, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport. He was born on January 5, 1950, to Carleton Jesse and Natalie Irene (Mink)…

'Commissioner Keliher — Pat — has served this Administration and the people of Maine with great distinction'
Keliher

Governor Janet Mills said Feb. 18 that Patrick Keliher, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR), will retire from his position on March 14.

"After…

History Matters book cover

NEW YORK —  Simon & Schuster said Feb. 18 that it will publish a posthumous book by David McCullough, one of the nation’s most decorated historians, winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, two National…

No Kings
Augusta, Feb. 17, 2025

A No Kings protest was held Feb. 17 at the Capitol in Augusta, with approximately 300 gathering in the cold and strong biting wind, "to mark Presidents’ Day at the State House in…