Police, Fire and Courts

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Oct. 21-27.

Billy R. Denman, 34, of Hope, unlawful possession of methamphetamine in Brooks May 4,…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Oct. 26-30.

Appleton

Jason…

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On Friday, October 30, 2026, at approximately 2:38 p.m., the Belfast Fire Department responded to a reported mobile home fire at 142 Back Searsport Road in Belfast.

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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 Oct. 19-23.

Belfast

Robert I. Khan,…

Waldoboro PD also investigating break-ins
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KNOX COUNTY, Maine — The two convenience-store type businesses had done all they could in terms of security, according to Knox County Sheriff Patrick Polky. They had the locks, they…

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Oct. 6-27.

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

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Oct. 19-23.

Camden

David Myles…

WSO cruiser and patch.

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Oct. 16-27.

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

two vehicles loaded on flat beds

WARREN — Traffic along a portion of Atlantic Highway (Route 1) in Warren came to a standstill, Wednesday morning, following a head-on collision, resulting in three vehicles being hauled from the…

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 Oct. 12-16.

Belfast

David E. Grady and…

OWNER IS ASKING PUBLIC FOR ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THEFT
Grace Pond Farm

UPDATE: (Oct. 30) The owner of Grace Pond Farm in Thomaston, Rhiannon Hampson, initially posted on the farm’s Facebook page Oct. 27 about the early morning theft of turkeys and…

Waldo Judicial Center.

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

Michelle Reynolds, 35, of Bangor, unlawful possession of a scheduled drug in Belfast…

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 28 - Oct. 20.

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

WSO cruiser and patch.

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Oct. 3-20.

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

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 Oct. 5-9.

Belfast

Kyle Rolerson to Gavynn…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Court from Oct. 3-19.   …

truck, trailer on highway

 

The Maine State Police are releasing a photograph of a pickup truck believed to have been involved in a crash that injured a construction…

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Oct. 7-13.

Jeffrey J. Harvey, 65, of Jackson, operating after habitual offender revocation in…

Police find malnourished dogs while searching suspect's home for firearm
Knox County Courthouse

 

UPDATE (Oct. 23): According to Knox County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy, Curt Andrick, the two malnourished dogs found in the residence of Seth Young are expected…

examining Maine’s fire service and community safety needs
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The Maine Office of the State Fire Marshal and the University of Maine’s Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center are nearing completion of a multiyear research project examining…

Knox County Courthouse

 

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Oct. 12-16.…

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST  — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court. 

Sage W. Bone, of Belfast, and Nicholas MacDonald…

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 Sept. 28 - Oct. 1.

Belfast

Rebecca D. Piel to Rebecca…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND — The following indictments against 45 individuals were recently handed up by a Knox…

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On Sunday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Street will be closed from Park Street to Glover's Passage for Sunday Stroll.

The actual event takes place 11 a.m. to…

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Oct. 3-13.

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

MSP insignia.

PALERMO — Troopers from the Maine State Police Central Field Troop responded to the report of a motor vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Route 3, near Level Hill Road in Palermo…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Oct. 5-9.   …

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Sept. 30 - Oct. 6.

Nicholas A. Hart, 40, of Hartland, unlawful possession of fentanyl powder in…

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 Sept. 21-26.

Belfast

Charles E. Courant Est. to Laura…

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 28 - Oct. 7.

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

Restore heartbeat and transport man to LifeFlight helicopter
Camden Fire and Rescue and North East Mobile Health Service first responders transfer a cardiac arrest patient from the back of the ambulance to a waiting LifeFlight

CAMDEN — It was just before 6 p.m., Oct. 9, when a man driving along Bay View Street in downtown Camden lost consciousness while at the wheel of his SUV.

He and his wife were on the way…

WSO cruiser and patch.

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Sept. 25 - Oct. 7.

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

The drugs recovered by the MDEA and WSO. (photo provided by MSP)

BURNHAM — A Brooks woman was arrested following an investigation conducted by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and Waldo County Sheriff’s Office, according to an Oct. 8, press release from…

free 'Deterra' drug disposal bags at designated locations
Penobscot Bay Community Health Partnerships logo

Saturday, October 24, 2026 is National Prescription Drug Takeback Day, which addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue, according to a Penobscot Bay Community Health…

recognized for its innovative approach
1 Police Plaza, Park Drive

 

The Rockland Police Department has received the New England Association of Chiefs of Police (NEACOP) First-Place Award for its 2025 Community Policing Program, in the category of…
Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Court from Sept. 25-Oct. 2. …

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On October 5, Maine State Police arrestedAdam Sorrentino, 42, of Belfast in connection with an April 13, 2026, fatal crash on Route 1 in Stockton…

Youngest victim was age five at time of alleged sexual assault
Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — A Belfast man was indicted Sept. 24 by a Waldo County grand jury on 13 counts that span two separate cases.

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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 Sept. 14-18.

Belfast

CCRB Properties LLC to Frances G.…

Knox County Courthouse

 

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Sept. 29-…

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Sept. 23-29.

Sarah C. Butler, 34, of Troy, probation violation in Troy July 7, 2023, 156 days in…

Tonight: Camden Fire Dept. program on lithium-ion battery safety
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Camden Firefighter/EMT Kevin Callahan will be presenting an educational program about the safe use and storage of lithium-ion batteries October 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.…

Police say man used false identification in crash, traffic summons
Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND - An Arkansas man who is now residing in Thomaston remains in custody at the Two Bridges Jail, charged with failing to comply with the state’s sex offender registry law…

Knox County Courthouse

 

ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Court from Sept. 21-25.…

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST  — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court. 

Robert J. Martin, of Lincolnville, and Alicia L.…

Waldo Judicial Center. (photo by Erica Thoms)

BELFAST — The following indictments were handed up by a Waldo County grand jury Sept. 24-25.

Cristin R. Harvey, 35, of Thorndike, aggravated assault in Freedom July 5;…

BPD patch.

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 11-28.

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

WSO cruiser and patch.

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Sept. 18-29.

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

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 Sept. 2-11.

Belfast

David E. and Nancy R. Keene, and…

real estate