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Evening Camden collision at busy intersection
Wed, 05/18/2022 - 8:30pm

CAMDEN — A two-car crash at the intersection of John Street, Route 1 and Camden Street clogged the main road for bit Wednesday around 6 p.m., but drivers nonetheless figured out how to get around the mess, steering around the crashed sedans, slowly sidling through the parking lot of the old McDucks, turning left onto John Street, and otherwise staying clear as first responders made their way to the scene. The vehicles were incapacitated, with a front fender popping off, and air bags inflated in...
Belfast appoints new police chief
Wed, 05/18/2022 - 7:30pm

BELFAST — The Belfast City Council has appointed Bobby Cormier of Tilton, New Hampshire, as the city’s new police chief, making it official May 18 during a swearing-in ceremony in City Hall Council Chambers. Members of his family were in attendance as well as the members of the Council, Belfast Police Department officers and staff, department heads, and law enforcement members from communities around the State of Maine. “Belfast is such a beautiful city,” said Chief Cormier. “I can’t wait to be...
Waldo County closed cases
Wed, 05/18/2022 - 5:30pm
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court May 6-12. Leonid Richter, 26, of Belfast, eluding an officer in Belfast July 1, 2018, dismissed; reckless conduct in Belfast July 1, 2018, dismissed; aggravated criminal mischief in Belfast July 1, 2018, dismissed; operating under the influence in Belfast July 1, 2018, 364 days in jail with all but 100 days suspended, one year of probation, license suspended for three years, and $700 fine; driving to endanger in Belfast...
teens were using frisbees to dig 10-foot hole, according to reports
Union teen killed in New Jersey beach sand collapse, sister rescued
Wed, 05/18/2022 - 4:15pm

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Union teenager was killed Tuesday, May 17 while on vacation with his family in New Jersey, according to a law enforcement news release and area media reports. Levi Caverly, 18, and his 17-year-old sister were reportedly digging a large hole at a New Jersey beach in the Town of Toms River when the hole collapsed and trapped the siblings. Multiple police and medical units from several towns were dispatched at approximately 4:09 p.m. to the beach entrance near Seaview Road on...
Belfast Police beat
Tue, 05/17/2022 - 10:15pm

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported three traffic infractions from April 30 through May 12, with the citations issued for failure to provide proof of insurance, operating after suspension, and an inspection sticker violation. In addition to the three citations, the following activity was reported. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named. April 30...
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
Tue, 05/17/2022 - 10:15pm

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity May 3-12. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named. May 3 Meisha Rice, 40, of Harrington, was issued a summons for violating a condition of release in Belmont. May 5 Richard Palmer, 29, of Winterport, was arrested for failure to appear...
Knox County Criminal Docket closed cases
Tue, 05/17/2022 - 10:00pm
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from May 2-13. Larry E. Baum, 61, of Spruce Head, untagged lobster traps, Chapter 25, in St. George March 10, 2022, $1,200 fine. Ashley Rae Benner, 38, of Thomaston, probation violation on a prior conviction of unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs in Thomaston Sept. 19, 2018, $400 fine, five years in jail with all but nine months and one day suspended, probation three years; aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs in...
Belfast City Council to appoint new police chief, discuss infrastructure repairs, City Park Pool summer season
Mon, 05/16/2022 - 1:30pm

BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will hold its regularly scheduled public meeting Tuesday, May 17, at 7 p.m. and address an agenda that includes appointing a new police chief for Belfast, multiple appointment requests to fill city staff positions, infrastructure repair to several roads, and the upcoming pool season at Belfast City Park. A request to appoint Robert “Bobby” Cormier as the new Belfast police chief will be heard at the meeting. Since Chief Gerry Lincoln vacated the position Feb...
law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMTs in uniform
Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics returns to Thomaston, May 26
Sat, 05/14/2022 - 4:15pm

THOMASTON — Applebee’s of Thomaston will be hosting a Tip-A-Cop on Thursday, May 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. Local law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMTs in uniform will be assisting the wait staff. Tip envelopes will be on each table and all money goes directly to Special Olympics Maine. This is the first Tip-A-Cop in the area since 2019. “Local first responders and the Applebee’s staff are excited to serve you,” said organizers, in a news release.
Rockland Police remind of Good Samaritan law following overdose incident
Thu, 05/12/2022 - 4:30pm

ROCKLAND — On the night of Wednesday, May 11, 2022, Rockland Police and Rockland Maine Fire & EMS Department responded to an unintentional overdose involving someone smoking what they believed to be heroin and cocaine. Rockland Police arrived on the scene and found one person unresponsive. Narcan was quickly administered by the responding officers and the individual regained consciousness. “PLEASE remember Maine's Good Samaritan Law prevents a person from being arrested or prosecuted for...
Deputy Luke Gross and 87 other Mainers; nationally, names of 619 fallen officers added this year to National Memorial to be read May 13
National Police Week, May 11 - May 17, recognizes law enforcement sacrifices
Wed, 05/11/2022 - 4:15pm
Today marks the start of National Police Week, a time to recognize the service and sacrifice of federal, state and local law enforcement. This year, the week will be observed Wednesday, May 11 through Tuesday, May 17, 2022. “This week, we gather to pay tribute to the law enforcement officers who sacrificed their lives in service to our country,” said Attorney General Merrick Garland, in a U.S. Attorney’s Office | District of Maine, news release. “We remember the courage with which they worked...
Waldo County closed cases
Tue, 05/10/2022 - 8:00pm
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court April 29 - May 5. Scott D. Saucier, 55, of Belfast, unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs in Belfast Aug. 27, 2019, six years in prison with all but two years suspended, three years of probation, and $400 fine; unlawful possession of a scheduled drug in Belfast Sept. 23, 2020, 30 days in jail and $400 fine; violating a condition of release in Belfast Sept. 23, 2020, 30 days in jail. Phillip M. McFadden, 29, of Frankfort,...
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
Tue, 05/10/2022 - 5:15pm

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity April 6 - May 6. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named. April 6 John Ingrham, 37, of Knox, was issued a summons for violation of bail on Raven Road in Freedom. April 24 Aaron Gallegos, 30, of Las Vegas, Nevada, was arrested for aggravated...
Belfast Police beat
Tue, 05/10/2022 - 5:15pm

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April6 - May 3. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named. April 6 Hunter Maresh, 18, of Waldo, was issued summonses for disorderly conduct and terrorizing on Waldo Ave, stemming from an incident March 29. April 24 William Beck, 57, of Lincolnville, was issued...
Waldo County deed transfers
Tue, 05/10/2022 - 5:00pm
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Feb. 15 - March 3. Belfast Carroll L. Littlefield Living Trust to Jeffrey S. and Melissa L. Heroux. Pamela A. Callaway Est. to Melissa A. and Chris E. Mattson. Linda Buckin Est. to Luc Poulin. Dirtwork Development LLC and Deegan Development LLC to 23 Waterville Road LLC and Twenty Three Waterville Road LLC. Michael B. Kirby to Laura L. Kirby and Laura L. Munson. Ernest C. and Tina L...
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: Three arrests
Tue, 05/10/2022 - 1:45pm

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 170 calls for service for the period of May 3 to May 10. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 3,684 calls for service. Summonses Alexander J. Ingram, 26, of Winthrop was issued summonses May 3 for Unlawful Possession of Scheduled Drug and Violating Condition of Release, on Bunker Hill Road, Jefferson, by Deputy Jonathan Colby, who was assisted by Sgt. Jared Mitkus. A 13-year-old male juvenile from Somerville was issued juvenile summonses May 3 for...
Rockland police seek public assistance in assault investigation
Tue, 05/10/2022 - 1:00pm

ROCKLAND — Rockland police are asking the public for help in the investigation into an apparent assault Monday night, May 9. At about 10 p.m. Rockland police were called to an apartment in the 600 block of Main Street (near the intersection of Rockland Street) for a third-party report of an assault, according to a news release. Upon their arrival, they located blood and a knife outside an apartment. Police made contact with the resident of the apartment who reported being assaulted by several...
Man accused of stealing more than $10,000 from Rockland resident
Sat, 05/07/2022 - 10:30pm

ROCKLAND – A Winthrop man was arrested by Rockland Police May 4 for allegedly defrauding a Rockland resident of more than $10,000. Matthew Shellman, 43, was charged with theft by unauthorized taking and violating a condition of release. Shellman made his initial court appearance in Knox County Court May 6 before Judge John Martin. He had been held at the Knox County Jail since his arrest. At the hearing, the judge ordered Shellman’s release from jail with supervision and on his own personal...
Waldo County divorces
Sat, 05/07/2022 - 9:15pm
BELFAST — The following divorces were recorded in Belfast District Court Feb. 1 - March 30. Jonathan S. Fulford, of Belfast, and Christine K. Yentes, of Monroe, were married Feb. 21, 2014, in Monroe and divorced March 29. Kristopher S. Johnson, of Liberty, and Angela E. Johnson, of Liberty, were married Sept. 7, 2012, in Appleton and divorced Feb. 28. Linsey A. Brockelbank, of Jackson, and Scott W. Brockelbank, of Winterport, were married July 11, 2008, in Stockton Springs and divorced Feb. 28...
Juvenile is in custody after a shooting in Brooks leaves one man dead
Fri, 05/06/2022 - 5:30pm

On Friday May 6, at approximately 9:11 a.m., the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance at a residence on Littlefield Road in Brooks. Shortly after arriving the Sheriff’s Office requested the assistance of the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit. State Police Detectives arrived on scene and are currently investigating the shooting as a suspicious death. The victim has been identified as the homeowner, James Cluney, 49, of Brooks. Cluney will be transported to the Office of...
Sheriff's Office thanks the public for its help
Waldo County Sheriff’s Office arrests Belfast woman in Lincolnville hit-and-run with bicyclist
Fri, 05/06/2022 - 2:45pm
On May 4, at approximately 8:56 a.m., the Waldo County Sheriff's Office received a report of a hit and run, vehicle versus bicyclist, personal injury accident that occurred on Atlantic Highway in the town of Lincolnville. The injured bicyclist, a 35-year-old female from Northport, was transported to the Waldo County General Hospital and later released from the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. After conducting a multi-day investigation, the Sheriff's Office located the vehicle...
Knox County Criminal Docket closed cases
Thu, 05/05/2022 - 10:00pm
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from April 19-May 2. Arthur M. Andrews, 36, of Camden, operating after habitual offender revocation, two priors, in Camden April 18, 2022, dismissed. Conner J. Andrews, 26, of Damariscotta, operating while license suspended or revoked in Rockland Feb. 10, 2022, $250 fine. Joshua Anthony, 41, of Vinalhaven, operating while license suspended or revoked on Vinalhaven Feb. 12, 2022, $500 fine. Michael Bates, 37, of Warren,...
Shed fire leads to burned garage in Lincolnville
Thu, 05/05/2022 - 4:15pm

LINCOLNVILLE — Attempts by a passerby on Route 52 in Lincolnville to extinguish a fire with a garden hose proved no match for quickly spreading, chemical-driven flames. In the end, a small shed and its adjacent two-story garage burned black inside and out, though walls remained standing. Following the approximate 1:15 p.m., May 5, 2022, call to 911, a Lincolnville firefighter who happened to live nearby was quick to the scene, according to Lincolnville Fire Chief Don Fullington. The shed was...
Rockport personnel had just finished at a different incident, South Thomaston would be called to another
UPDATED: Garage destroyed by fire on Rockland’s Mountain Street
Tue, 05/03/2022 - 7:00pm

Quick notification to The Knox County Regional Communications Center helped prevent a garage fire from spreading uphill into the woods, according to Rockland Fire and EMS, in a news release. However, due to this being started as a result of an unpermitted outside fire, the Maine Forest Service will be following up with the owner, Todd Carballo. Carballo had been doing had been working to dismantle his garage, on Mountain Street, since late morning and went inside for a sandwich shortly before...
Motorcyclist transported by helicopter to hospital following Rockport crash
Tue, 05/03/2022 - 6:30pm

ROCKPORT — A motorcyclist heading eastbound on on Route 17 in Rockport crashed into bushes alongside the road this afternoon, May 3, suffering possible head and hip injuries. The crash occurred just before 3:30 p.m. at a sharp corner in a spot near Mirror Lake where multiple other crashes have been reported. According to Rockport Fire Chief Jason Peasley, the motorcycle apparently veered off the highway, onto the dirt after the driver lost control of it. The driver fell off, landing in bushes,...
Belfast City Council to discuss farmers’ market parking, shoreline management, second round of McCrum checks
Mon, 05/02/2022 - 8:15pm

BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will hold its regularly scheduled public meeting Tuesday, May 3, at 7 p.m. and address an agenda that includes a second McCrum employee check, farmers' market parking, and impacts of climate crisis on Belfast’s shoreline, among other topics. According to Belfast City Manager Erin Herbig’s report , the Council will hear a request to spend up to $43,500 from the Keep the Faith Fund, with the funds used to send out a second round of $500 checks to Penobscot...
Knox County divorces
Mon, 05/02/2022 - 7:15pm
ROCKLAND — The following divorces were finalized in Rockland District Court from Dec.- March. Scott W. Farley of Washington and Anna M. Farley of Union, married Aug. 20, 2005, in Warren. Sarah Carolyn Haskell of Warren and Lewis George Haskell of Warren, married Oct. 2, 2010, in Martinsville. She will change her name to Sarah Carolyn Newman. Heather Ann Perkins of Warren and Dennis Allen Perkins of Warren, married Aug. 25, 2013, in Warren. She will change her name to Heather Ann Meservey...
Waldo County deed transfers
Mon, 05/02/2022 - 5:45pm
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Feb. 1-14. Belfast Harvey S. Knight to Linden D. and Heather L. Frederick. Andrew Pollock to Thomas G. Dolan III and Melinda P. Dolan. 248 Northport LLC and Two Hundred Forty Eight Northport LLC to Andorra Ventures LLC. Lynn D. Mobley to Lynn Dimond Mobley Revocable Trust. Peter R. Hanson to Annette Tripp. Annette Tripp to Peter R. Hanson. Jeanette Faunce to Brian D. Frus and Stephanie M...
Waldo County closed cases
Mon, 05/02/2022 - 5:15pm
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court April 22-28. Joshua Maloon, 35, of Belmont, unlawful sexual contact in Belmont July 1, 2019, dismissed; unlawful sexual touching in Belmont July 1, 2019, dismissed; indecent conduct in Belmont July 1, 2019, dismissed; domestic violence assault in Belmont July 1, 2019, six months in jail with all suspended and one year of probation. Christopher M.J. Cherry, 25, of Waldo, assault in Belfast July 26, 2020, dismissed. Wayne...
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
Mon, 05/02/2022 - 5:15pm

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity April 17-30. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named. April 17 Victor Amaro, 40, of Jackson, was issued a summons for operating after revocation on Veterans Highway in Brooks. April 18 Jacob Whitcomb, 39, of Monroe, was arrested for three...
Belfast Police beat
Mon, 05/02/2022 - 5:15pm

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported two traffic infractions April 15-30, with both citations issued for speeding. In addition to the traffic citations, the following activity was reported. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named. April 15 Michaela Greenleaf, 24, of Frankfort, was issued a summons for attaching false plates on Swan Lake Ave...
‘Search efforts turned up no sign of Mr. Paradee’
Maine Warden Service, search and rescue crews conduct grid search in Rockport for missing man
Sun, 05/01/2022 - 11:15am

ROCKPORT — The Maine Warden Service and search and rescue volunteers were out combing the woods of Rockport this weekend, searching for any clues to the disappearance of Jared Paradee , who was reported missing Feb. 19. Working in a grid pattern and outfitted in heavy-duty clothing, bright orange hats and vest, the crews were moving across the landscape Saturday and Sunday morning. “We searched for Mr. Paradee for one full day (Saturday), this search involved approximately 60...
UPDATED: Rockland convenience store hit by vehicle following car fight, police say
Fri, 04/29/2022 - 8:15pm

ROCKLAND — A driver and passenger involved in a single-vehicle crash against the side of a convenience store in Rockland were both arrested following the incident, according to police. Two days prior, the same intersection was closed after a pickup truck and tractor trailer truck crashed. After investigating the parking lot incident, which occurred Sunday, April 24, 2022, just prior to 4:30 p.m., officers determined the driver to be Jeremy Ingersoll-Meserve, 44, of Warren. According to Patrol...
Waldo County closed cases
Thu, 04/28/2022 - 5:30pm
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court April 15-21. Ryan Drake, 43, of Troy, criminal trespass in Troy July 14, 2020, five days in jail. Adam L. Barnes, 35, of Detroit, probation violation in Searsport Sept. 13, 2020, probation continued, no sentence imposed. Tyler D. Cherry, 23, of Swanville, tampering with a witness, informant, juror, or victim in Belfast April 26, 2021, dismissed. Raqwan Ryant, 22, of Brooklyn, New York, aggravated trafficking of scheduled...
Belfast Police beat
Wed, 04/27/2022 - 10:15pm

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported three traffic infractions April 12-21. Two of the traffic citations were issued for speeding while the third was issued for failure to provide proof of insurance. In addition to the three citations, the following activity was reported. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named. April 12 Destiney Robbins, 24...
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
Wed, 04/27/2022 - 10:15pm

BELFAST The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity April 8-21. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named. April 8 Adam Chaples, 40, of Morrill, was issued summonses for operating under the influence and leaving the scene of a personal injury crash on S. Main Street in Morrill. April 12 Dakota A...
Area police to participate in 2022 DEA Drug Takeback day, April 30
Wed, 04/27/2022 - 1:00pm

Rockland, Camden, and Thomaston police stations will participate in this year’s DEA Drug Takeback Day, Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office will set up receptacles at the Union and Warren fire stations. Medications are also collected year round at drop box in the lobby of the Knox County Sheriff's Office at 301 Park Street in Rockland.
Rockland man arrested for several charges, police seek video of the incident
Wed, 04/27/2022 - 1:00pm
ROCKLAND — On April 26, 2022, Rockland Police charged Brendan Boutin, 19, with criminal failure to stop and several civil traffic violations. According to Rockland PD, on its Facebook page, the charges stem from an incident on April 21, during which time Rockland Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for minor traffic violations. The operator (Boutin) fled the stop at a high rate of speed. Due to Boutin's reckless operation, the minor violation for which officers were...
Rockland police seek information regarding thefts from storage units
Wed, 04/27/2022 - 1:00pm
ROCKLAND — Rockland Police responded over the weekend of April 25-26, 2022, to a reported burglary at a local storage facility. According to Rockland PD, on its Facebook page, several units were affected and all owners of the units involved have been notified. Stolen from one of the units was a Mossberg 715T semi-automatic rifle. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Det. Anne Griffith at AGRIFFITH@Rocklandmaine.Gov or at (207) 594-0316 Ext. 232
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: Three arrests
Tue, 04/26/2022 - 12:00pm

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 246 calls for service for the period of April 19 to April 26. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 3,352 calls for service. Summonses John H. Berry Jr., 59, of Jefferson was issued a summons April 23 for Operating after Habitual Offender Revocation, on Rockland Road, Jefferson, by Detective Scott Hayden. Kimberly L. Decosta, 36, of Wiscasset was issued a summons April 24 for Assault, on Outback Road, Wiscasset, by Deputy Jeffrey Rogers, who was...
warning of "imminent" crisis in being able to find lawyers for all needing public defense
Lawmakers approve funding to hire Maine’s first public defenders
Tue, 04/26/2022 - 7:45am

A last minute push by state lawmakers has succeeded in securing money to hire Maine’s first public defenders. Maine lawmakers plan to spend nearly $966,000 to establish a “rural public defender unit” to travel to courts across the state and provide direct legal representation to defendants who cannot afford to hire their own lawyer. The five public defenders will be employees of the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services, or MCILS, which is responsible for providing “efficient, high-...
Curry bill to help EMS departments sent to Gov. Mills
Mon, 04/25/2022 - 8:45pm

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate enacted Monday a bill from Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, to help support EMS departments across the state. LD 1859, “An Act to Establish the Maine Emergency Medical Services Community Grant Program,” received unanimous, bipartisan support. Fewer than 70 of Maine’s 272 EMS departments are paid and full-time. One problem facing many of EMS departments is a workforce shortage. According to Maine EMS, Maine has lost nearly 1,500 EMTs and paramedics since 2013, which is over...
Maine caps phone call prices in jails and prisons
Sun, 04/24/2022 - 10:30pm

Maine prisoners may have access to cheaper phone calls after state lawmakers agreed to eliminate some fees and cap prices at rates set by the Federal Communications Commission at jails and prisons. The revision to state law is a small but meaningful step for families of incarcerated people, who sometimes struggle to afford phone calls due to high per-minute rates and fees. Prisoners cannot shop for the best phone plan and must pay the rate negotiated by the facility with a private company. In...
JUDGE SETS BAIL AT $10,000 CASH
Man arrested on charges for robbing Washington man at gunpoint in 2021
Sun, 04/24/2022 - 3:00pm

ROCKLAND – A Waterville man remains at the Knox County Jail after he was arrested for allegedly robbing a Washington man at gunpoint in July 2021. Elmo J. Williams, 22, was arrested April 20 by Knox County Sheriff deputies and charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon enhancement. Williams made his initial court appearance in Knox County Court April 22 where the judge set his bail at $10,000 cash. According to an affidavit filed in Knox County Court by Detective Dwight Burtis on July 28,...
Knox County Criminal Docket closed cases
Sat, 04/23/2022 - 9:00pm
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from March 28-April 19. Dillon Ja Ames, 27, of Searsport, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer and forgery on Vinalhaven Dec. 12, 2020, seven days in jail, restitution $600. Conner J. Andrews, 26, of Damariscotta, operating while license suspended or revoked in Rockland Feb. 10, 2022, $250 fine. Raney A. Benner, 66, of South Thomaston, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in Thomaston Jan. 26, 2022, $400 fine,...
Rockland police seek public assistance in locating hydraulic winch
Fri, 04/22/2022 - 7:15am

ROCKLAND — Rockland Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a stolen Rotzler Titan hydraulic winch, removed from a commercial fishing vessel on March 20, 2022, just before midnight. The boat was being stored on land at Journey’s End Marina in Rockland at the time of the theft. “Rockland’s commercial fishing industry and working waterfront are a pivotal part of the community,” said RPD, on its Facebook page. “Thefts like this not only cost the boat’s captain and crew valuable...
Waldo County Sheriff’s beat
Thu, 04/21/2022 - 9:30pm

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity April 2-15. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named. April 2 Mitchell McPartlin, 39, of Portland, was issued a summons for violation a condition of release on Route 3 in Liberty. April 3 Brittney Hegstrom, 27, of Brooks, was issued a summons...
Belfast Police beat
Thu, 04/21/2022 - 9:30pm

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported one traffic violation April 4-12, for speeding. In addition to the lone citation, the following activity was reported. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named. April 5 Brian Carrell, 36, of Dixmont, was issued summonses for violating a condition of release and operating after suspension on Waldo Ave...
Waldo County closed cases
Thu, 04/21/2022 - 6:00pm
BELFAST —The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court April 8-14. Edward R. Mylen III, 42, of Bangor, probation violation in Belfast March 21, 2016, nine months in jail, probation partially revoked and continued. Joshua M. Perry, 40, of Prospect, probation violation in Searsmont July 20, 2018, probation continued and no sentence imposed; probation violation in Stockton Springs Feb. 2, 2020, probation continued and no sentence imposed. Stephen M. Browne, 35, of Winterport,...
Lock your cars, Camden Police advise, following series of break-ins
Thu, 04/21/2022 - 3:45pm

CAMDEN — The day after a spate of car burglaries, Camden police are warning vehicle owners in the area, including Hope and the surrounding towns of Camden, to roll up the windows and lock all car doors. And keep your belongings safe; don't leave them in the car. Sometime during the overnight hours of April 20-21, perpetrators made their way along residential streets of Camden — Megunticook, Union, Washington, Spring — breaking into cars and stealing items, such as wallets, sunglasses and more...

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New book group, To Read or not To Read, begins in Rockport

Event: Wed, Jun 1 - 6:30 pm
Language school to celebrate spring with traditional German Biergarten

Event: Sat, Jun 4 - 3:00 pm
Community dinner, silent auction in Belfast to support Ukrainian relief efforts

Event: Fri, May 27 - 5:30 pm
King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin, with Stephen Costanza and friends

Event: Sun, Jun 5 - 2:30 pm
Met Opera’s contemporary staging of Hamlet presented in June 4 simulcast

Event: Sat, Jun 4 - 1:00 pm
Rockland library hosts talk by Read ME fiction author Meredith Hall

Event: Thu, Jun 2 - 6:30 pm
Damariscotta’s Peace Gallery to host author Elisa M. Speranza: The Italian Prisoner

Event: Sun, May 29 - 2:00 pm
Annual Book, Bake, Plant Sale at Stockton Springs library, June 4

Event: Sat, Jun 4 - 9:00 am
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Event: Sat, Jun 18 - 10:00 am
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Event: Thu, May 26 - 11:30 am
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Event: Fri, Jun 3 - 1:00 pm
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Event: Mon, May 30 - 10:00 am
War Memorial Post 30 to remember comrades from all wars

Event: Mon, May 30 - 9:00 am

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