Police, Fire and Courts

• Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: Six arrests

  Tue, 09/29/2020 - 12:45pm

  

  Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following: The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 382 calls for service for the period of Sept. 22 to Sept. 29. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 9,557 calls for service. Summonses Evelyn G. Underwood, 24, of Bath was issued a summons Sept. 27 for Operating while License Suspended/Revoked – 3 priors, on Route 1, Newcastle, by Deputy Andrew Miner. Tasha Newton, 27, of Dresden was issued summonses Sept. 28 for Operating while Suspended or Revoked;...

• Separate early morning fires keep Rockland firefighters busy Sept. 29

  Tue, 09/29/2020 - 12:15pm

  

  ROCKLAND — A dryer fire at Woodlands Memory Care laundry room, on Camden Street in Rockland, drew approximately 20 firefighters from area municipalities to the facility at 1:21 a.m., Sept. 29. But Rockland’s Fire Department quickly determined the source of the smoke was a fire in the dryer, where oily cooking towels ignited after laundering them failed to remove ignitable substances. North East Mobile Health and Rockland Rescue ambulance crews also responded to the care home. “Upon arrival...

• Maine AG issues statement after court blocks ‘serious’ USPS changes

  Tue, 09/29/2020 - 9:45am

  

  AUGUSTA — A federal district court granted a preliminary injunction Monday against changes made by the United States Postal Service (USPS), according to a news release issued by the Maine Attorney General. The released proclaimed the changes resulted in mail delivery delays and have raised concerns about the timely delivery of absentee ballots to millions of voters across the country. The injunction, per the news release, was granted in response to a multistate lawsuit which was led by...

• Belfast Police beat

  Sat, 09/26/2020 - 6:00pm

  

  BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity 16-24. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. Sept. 16 Jason M. Howe, 31, of Belmont, was arrested for disorderly conduct on Searsport Ave. Sept. 18 David T. Riley Jr., 37, of Belfast, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Main Street. Brandon M. Oxton, 48, of Belfast, was issued a summons for failure to provide proof of insurance on Starrett Drive. Sept. 21...

• Waldo County closed cases

  Sat, 09/26/2020 - 6:00pm

  BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Sept. 4-17. Wendy L. Grotton, 37, of Belfast, probation violation in Belfast Sept. 17, 2017, probation partially revoked and continued, no sentence imposed. Travis R. Benjamin, 41, of Morrill, driving to endanger in Belfast Dec. 15, 2018, $575 fine and license suspended for 30 days; operating under the influence in Belfast Dec. 15, 2018, dismissed. Shawn M. Kelly, 47, of Augusta, operating under the influence in Palermo Jan...

• Waldo County divorces

  Sat, 09/26/2020 - 6:00pm

  BELFAST — The following divorces were recently finalized in Belfast District Court. Jessica L. Pickering, of Stockton Springs, and Jeremy M. Pickering, of Stockton Springs, were married March 20, 2017, in Belfast and divorced Sept. 5. Tessa M. Brown, of Winterport, and Brian E. Brown, of Dixmont, were married Aug. 13, 2004, in Winterport and divorced Aug. 31. Dawn E. Wilbur, of Frankfort, and Dana A. Wilbur, of Frankfort, were married May 4, 2002, in Frankfort and divorced Sept. 16. Jessica M...

• Family of man who perished in fatal fire at Rockport motel files lawsuit

  Fri, 09/25/2020 - 4:00pm

  

  ROCKLAND — The family of a man who died in a fire at a Rockport motel in December 2019 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit claiming that the owner’s negligence caused or contributed to the death of their relative. The lawsuit was filed in Knox County Superior court Sept. 18 by Theresa Deane and Keith Perkins, family members of the late Kevin Stanley and the personal representatives of the estate, against Scott Perry, owner of the Schooner Bay Motor Inn. Stanley, 53, of Camden, died Dec....

• UPDATE: Maine Warden Service K9, Game Warden locate body of missing St. George man

  Thu, 09/24/2020 - 1:15pm

  

  UPDATE, 1:50 P.M.: Maine Game Warden Chad Robertson and his K9 Storm located the body of a missing St. George man earlier Thursday morning. Robert “Bob” Conrad, age 81 of St. George, had gone for a walk Wednesday afternoon around 4 p.m. behind his residence off Wallston Road. He had not been seen since. At approximately 10 a.m. Thursday, Warden Robertson and Storm located Conrad about one-third of a mile behind his residence. “It appears that Conrad became disoriented behind his...

• South Thomaston Fire Dept. to conduct live-burn training Oct. 4

  Thu, 09/24/2020 - 10:45am

  

  To all homeowners in the area of 141 Spruce Head Road in South Thomaston: On October 4, starting around 8 a.m. and remaining for the entire day until late evening, the South Thomaston Fire Department will be conducting Live Fire training at 141 Spruce Head Road. Emergency Scene signs will be placed before the Fire Station in both directions to remind drivers of the activity that will be under way. “We ask any and all bystanders NOT to park along the side of Spruce Head Road anywhere near the...

• Stockton Springs man arrested in connection to 1984 woman’s death, charged with murder

  Wed, 09/23/2020 - 5:15pm

  

  AUGUSTA — Maine State Police arrested a Stockton Springs man and charged him in connection with the death of 63-year-old Dorothea Burke in the summer of 1984. Charged with murder is Kirt Damon, 57, who was 20 years old at the time of Dorothea’s death. Damon was taken into custody Tuesday evening at his residence in Stockton Springs and taken to the Waldo County jail. Damon’s first court appearance was Wednesday in Waldo county Superior Court, according to a release from the Maine Dept. of...

• Litigation of MVHS graduate alleging sexual harassment by former principal moving forward with oral arguments

  Wed, 09/23/2020 - 3:15pm

  

  PORTLAND — Litigation continues in the lawsuit filed in December 2019 of a former Medomak Valley High School student who claimed she was sexually harassed by a former principal, with the most recent motion granted by the state directing both parties to meet for a hearing to present oral arguments. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Portland, named former principal Andrew Cavanaugh, Medomak Valley High School, and social worker Chuck Nguyen as the defendants. The attorney for Cavanaugh...

• Rockport Police Department welcomes new patrol officer, Jeta Bixhaku

  Tue, 09/22/2020 - 8:45pm

  

  ROCKPORT — Rockport Police Officer Jeta Bixhaku, who began her position in July as a patrol officer, is featured in a news release Sept. 22 on the department’s Facebook page. Bixhaku, originally from Albania, has lived in the United States since 2015. According to Police Chief Randy Gagne, since Jeta joined the Rockport Police Department in July, she has rapidly been accepted by the fellow Rockport and Camden officers as one of their own. “She has proved to be especially skilled in OUI...
• All seizures stem from traffic stops on Maine roads

  Fentanyl predominant drug seized this past summer by Maine’s turnpike State Troopers

  Tue, 09/22/2020 - 8:30pm

  

  From June through September, Maine State Troopers in Troop G combatted the flow of narcotics into Maine. Troop G patrols the Maine Turnpike from the New Hampshire/Maine State Line in Kittery to Augusta. The Maine Turnpike is part of the I-95 system. Headquartered in Portland, Troop G consists of a Lieutenant, five Sergeants, three Corporals and 25 Troopers. Over the summer, Troop G Troopers seized over 10.5 pounds (4.8 kilos or 48,000 dosage units) of narcotics with an estimated street value of...
• Lots of phones, some bills and a drill, plus one earring

  Does this belong to you? Rockland Police Dept. issues list of unclaimed items

  Tue, 09/22/2020 - 8:30pm

  

  The property listed below are unclaimed items turned into the Rockland Police Department as lost or abandoned property between 2018 and early 2020. In accordance with Title 25 Chapter 401 Section 3502: If the owner of the referenced property or any other person entitled to possession of the property has not claimed such property within five (5) months of the date of this published notice, the property will be surrendered to the person who found it, if any, donated to a nonprofit organization or...

• Maine Warden Service, State Police, Marine Patrol divers recover body of missing York woman in Flagstaff Lake

  Tue, 09/22/2020 - 7:30pm

  DEAD RIVER TOWNSHIP, Maine – At approximately 2:30 p.m., divers from the Maine State Police/Maine Marine Patrol dive team recovered the body of 31-year old Caitlin Giunta of York, Maine in Flagstaff Lake. Divers were focusing on an area that Maine Warden Service side scan sonar operators identified a likely target approximately 500 feet from shore in about 22 feet of water. Game Wardens worked together with their counterparts in Maine State Police and Marine Patrol in a joint diving effort to...

• Camden Police beat

  Tue, 09/22/2020 - 3:30pm

  CAMDEN — Camden police reported the following activity from Sept. 1-21. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. A person charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Sept. 3 Christopher Peppers, 34, of Belfast, was issued a summons by Officer Lucas H. Verrier for failure to display certificate of valid inspection. Sept. 6 Misha B. Steiner, 27, of Ohio (no town listed by police), was issued a summons by Verrier...

• Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: Deer involved in three accidents

  Tue, 09/22/2020 - 12:00pm

  

  Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following: The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 328 calls for service for the period of Sept. 15 to Sept. 22. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 9,175 calls for service. Summonses Raymond W. Lilly, 36, of Dresden was issued a summonses Sept. 17 for Theft by Unauthorized Taking or Transfer and Violating Condition of Release, at the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Wiscasset, by Detective Ronald Rollins. Arrests Michael Fairservice, 67, of Whitefield...

• Knox County Criminal Docket closed cases

  Tue, 09/22/2020 - 11:45am

  ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Sept. 14-18. Zebulon Arbour, 20, of Warren, attaching false plates in Warren July 25, 2020, $150 fine. Travis Batty, 36, of South Thomaston, failure to register vehicle in South Thomaston July 28, 2020, $150 fine. Kevin Brown, 37, of Rockport, operating after habitual offender revocation, two priors, in St. George April 20, 2020, dismissed; refusing to submit to arrest or detention, refusing to stop in St. George April...

• Maine State Police, Waldo County deputies execute 16-person drug bust in Northport

  Mon, 09/21/2020 - 9:15am

  

  WALDO COUNTY — Maine State Police arrested 16 people in Waldo County for various alleged offenses over the course of a week-long investigation, according two a news release from the Maine Dept. of Public Safety. Troopers culminated the investigation with the execution of a search warrant in Northport. On Sept. 14, 2020, Maine State Police executed a search warrant at 175 Rocky Road in Northport, said Katherine English, Maine State Police Social Media Coordinator. “The warrant came at the...

• ‘Just one of a kind’: Wiscasset honors Ginsburg

  Mon, 09/21/2020 - 8:45am

  

  About 60 people gathered Sunday night for a vigil on Wiscasset Common in memory of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday. Organizer Deborah Morgan said similar vigils were planned around Maine. Most attendees brought their own candles. Candles were also available. Terry Heller on keyboard and Leo Egan on guitar provided patriotic music, including “America the Beautiful,” “Amazing Grace,” “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” Heller said, “I wanted...

• Maine Warden Service searching for missing woman at Flagstaff Lake

  Sun, 09/20/2020 - 9:15pm

  

  DEAD RIVER TOWNSHIP — Maine Game Wardens are searching in and around Flagstaff Lake for a missing York woman who hasn’t been seen since she and two friends overturned their canoe on the lake Saturday night, according to an IF&W news release. Throughout Saturday night and through day today, Game Wardens have been searching for the woman. Today, Sept. 20, Maine Warden Service divers searched the lake, a Game Warden pilot searched from the air and Maine Game Warden K9 units searched along the...

• Waldo County, deed transfers

  Sat, 09/19/2020 - 9:45pm

  BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Aug. 10-28. Belfast John C. Omalia to Lorna J. Woodward and Lee Woodward Jr. Michelle V. Walker to Garrett W. Vail to Jeffrey F. Littlefield. Elisabeth Wolfe and Michael S. Cunning to Beth Gottshall. Marilyn L. Stearns Est. to Christopher M. Stearns. CCSC Real Estate LLC to Elfriede Schnetzer. Larissa, George, and Gef Flimlin to George Edward & Larissa Flimlin Living Trust. Patrick...

• Knox County deed transfers

  Sat, 09/19/2020 - 9:15pm

  ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from Sept. 7-14 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds. Camden Peter R. Freeman and Carolyn Sue Gill to Anthony Peterman and Linda Dibello. Florence C. Winters to Julie A. Milliken. Susan Storer to 78 Elm LLC. Penobscot Bay YMCA to Schwalm LLC. Rebecca L. Black to Marianne Y. Chen. Donald J. Helmstetter Jr., and Kimberly Helmstetter to Alexander John McGillivary and Jessica Lynne McGillivary. Cushing Wayne R...

• Rockport Police beat

  Fri, 09/18/2020 - 9:15pm

  ROCKPORT — Rockport police reported the following activity from Aug. 25-Sept. 17. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. A person charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Aug. 25 Deborah Chatfield, 63, of Camden, was arrested by Officer Celjeta Bixhaku on four warrants. Aug. 31 Yvete Torres, 70, of South Bristol, was arrested by Bixhaku for operating under the influence. Samuel Feener, 21, of Hope, was...

• Belfast Police beat

  Fri, 09/18/2020 - 7:15pm

  

  BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 9-17. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. Sept. 9 Libby M. Emerson, 25, of Monroe, was issued a summons for operating under the influence on Swan Lake Ave. Donovan O. Conary, 23, of Belfast, was arrested for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, criminal trespass, and two counts of criminal mischief on Peach Street. Sept. 10 Destiny Robbins, 23, of Belfast, was arrested for (five counts...

• Waldo County Sheriff's beat

  Fri, 09/18/2020 - 5:45pm

  

  BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Sept. 8-15. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. Sept. 9 Joey Leeman, 51, of Palermo, was arrested for (two counts) of failure to appear and violating conditions of release. Miranda A. Hurd, 23, of Liberty, was issued summonses for assault, criminal mischief, and criminal trespass on Trues Pond Road in Liberty. Sept. 10 Stephen Larrabee, 45, of Waldo, was issued summonses...

• Freedom crash kills Manchester woman, deputies continue to investigate

  Fri, 09/18/2020 - 4:00pm

  FREEDOM — The investigation continues into a fatal two-vehicle motor vehicle crash in Freedom that killed a Manchester woman, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. The crash occurred at the intersection of North Palermo Road, Greeley Road, and Albion Road. The intersection is also known as Hutchins Corner. Dawna Kent, of Manchester, was driving a 2009 Ford Focus in a north-westerly direction on Greeley Road toward the intersection of North Palermo Road and Albion Road. According to the Waldo County Sheriff...

• Knox County Criminal Docket closed cases

  Thu, 09/17/2020 - 11:15am

  ROCKLAND —The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Sept. 7-11. William Bakker, 32, of Rockland, failure to pay tax or file return, three counts, in Rockland Jan. 1, 2015 (one count) and Jan. 1, 2016 (two counts), 364 days in jail with all but 10 days suspended, administrative release sentence one year, restitution $26,244.78; operating under the influence (drugs or combination), one prior, in Rockland Dec. 26, 2019, $700 fine, 10 days in jail, license suspended three...

• AT&T’s FirstNet expands to Knox County to advance public safety communication capabilities

  Tue, 09/15/2020 - 10:00pm

  

  Maine’s first responders are getting a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites — located in Aroostook, Penobscot, Oxford, Somerset, Hancock, Kennebec and Knox counties. This new infrastructure, according to a news release, is a part of the FirstNet network expansion taking place across the state, bringing increased coverage, capacity and capabilities for public safety. On top of the purpose-built FirstNet sites, AT&T has also...

• Drought conditions in Maine have led to over 900 wildfires this summer

  Tue, 09/15/2020 - 1:30pm

  

  Extended drought conditions amid an already busy wildfire and outdoor recreation season has state officials on high alert during the final few weeks of summer. As of Sept. 8, rangers have put out over 910 fires in 2020 — the most Maine has seen in 10 years, according to Jon Blackstone, a district forest ranger with the Maine Forest Service. That includes 120 blazes started from campfires not properly extinguished. Officials noticed a dramatic increase in first-time recreators this year, likely...

• Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: Five accidents

  Tue, 09/15/2020 - 12:15pm

  

  Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following: The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 348 calls for service for the period of Sept. 8 to Sept. 15. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 8,847 calls for service. Summonses John W. Oliver, 56, of Nobleboro was issued a summons Sept. 8 for Assault, on East Neck Road, Nobleboro, by Deputy Caleb Poirier. Jesse A. James, 30, of Wiscasset was issued a summons Sept. 13 for Operating while License is Suspended or Revoked – OUI, on Route 1, Edgecomb...

• Knox County deed transfers

  Sun, 09/13/2020 - 6:30pm

  ROCKLAND – The following deed transfers were recorded from Aug. 31-Sept. 7 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds. Camden John B. Scholz and Margaret E. Barclay to Peter McDonald and Valerie Nickerson. Jonathan S. Biddle and Jacqueline T. Biddle to Cynthia P. Reeves and Douglas M. Reeves. Jeff M. Chen to Chen Properties LLC. Norma Simmons Estate to Robert Mitchell Lafferty and Gregory James Payton. Cushing Jane A. McDaid and Linda Ann McDaid to Linda Ann McDaid...

• Waldo County divorces

  Sun, 09/13/2020 - 5:15pm

  BELFAST — The following divorces were recently granted in Belfast District Court. Elizabeth A. Smith, of Stockton Springs, and Wayne A. Smith, of Stockton Springs, were married Feb. 27, 1963, in Kittery Point and divorced Sept. 8. Brianne I. Seekins, of Belfast, and Jonah J. Martin, of Belfast, were married Sept. 14, 2013, in Portland and divorced Aug. 26. Diane E. Hripak, of Unity, and Jon M. Benda, of Unity, were married Sept. 22, 2016, in Norwalk, Connecticut, and divorced Aug. 26. Ralph F...

• Rockport two-car crash briefly closes Commercial Street

  Sat, 09/12/2020 - 2:15pm

  

  ROCKPORT — Residents sitting on the porch of their Commercial Street home in Rockport were jolted, Saturday, Sept. 12, just before 1 p.m., following the sound of a loud bang. The homeowners, who said they’ve seen many motor vehicles accidents along that stretch of road in their multiple decades in residence, today looked up in time to witness a blue car spin around and roll a long distance backwards down Route 1 toward Rockland. For approximately 40 minutes, southbound traffic along Commercial...

• Knox County Criminal Docket closed cases

  Tue, 09/08/2020 - 11:30pm

  ROCKLAND- The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Aug. 17-Sept. 4. Dorian K. Ames, 27, of Vinalhaven, disorderly conduct, offensive words, and gestures on Vinalhaven June 23, 2020, dismissed; violating condition of release on Vinalhaven June 23, 2020, 48 hours in jail. Timothy Barnhill, 41, of Thomaston, permit unlawful use in Thomaston March 29, 2020, $150 fine. Jesse Billings, 26, of Sanford, violating condition of release in Rockland Aug. 19, 2020, seven days in...

• Belfast Police beat

  Tue, 09/08/2020 - 7:00pm

  

  BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Aug. 25 - Sept. 7. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. Aug. 25 Derek A. Tripp, 27, of Monroe, was issued a summons for attaching false plates on Lincolnville Ave. Aug. 30 Gary G. Tanguay, 38, of Stratford, Connecticut, was issued a summons for unauthorized use of property on Front Street. Meisha L. Rice, 38, of Belfast, was issued a summons for unauthorized use of property on Front Street...

• Waldo County Sheriff's beat

  Tue, 09/08/2020 - 6:45pm

  

  BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Aug. 17 - Sept. 7. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. July 23 (late entry) Zachary T. Martin, 19, of Liberty, was issued a summons for illegal possession of alcohol by a minor on West Main Street in Liberty. Isaac J. Pollard, 30, of Palermo, was issued summonses for operating under the influence, failure to stop for a police officer, and driving to endanger on Pinnacle Road in Liberty...

• Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office

  Tue, 09/08/2020 - 3:00pm

  

  Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following: The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 233 calls for service for the period of Sept. 1 to Sept. 8. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 8,499 calls for service. Summonses Michael T. Zekovitch, 41, of Bowdoinham was issued a summons Sept. 2 for Operating after Suspension, on Center Street, Nobleboro, by Sgt. Jared Mitkus. Alison R. Donovan, 18, of Rockland was issued a summons Sept. 3 for Motor Vehicle Speeding: 30+ MPH over speed limit, on...

• Knox County deed transfers

  Mon, 09/07/2020 - 6:30pm

  ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from Aug. 24-31 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds. Appleton Marie Edgecomb to Marie Edgecomb and Clay Mitchell. Glenna Milliken and Robert Milliken to Courtney McCormick and Philip Huening. Camden Seven A Square Harbor LLC to Leslie Luther. Joanne Garrigan Pound and Tory D. Pound to Hobbs Properties LLC. Darryl J. Delponte and Linda G. Delponte to James Forand and Leslie D. Forand. Mary Jane Schotte to...

• Camden Police investigating reports of stolen signs from private properties

  Sun, 09/06/2020 - 3:30pm

  CAMDEN – The Camden Police Department has been receiving increased reports of stolen campaign signs from private properties, according to Detective Sergeant Curt Andrick. According to a post on the department’s Facebook page Sept. 4, the most recent theft occurred Sept. 3 at approximately 8:15 a.m. on a private property at the intersection of Hosmer Pond and Melvin Heights Roads. Two signs were stolen from the property. “As with most of these type of thefts we are asking if anyone may have...

• Waldo County closed cases

  Sat, 09/05/2020 - 5:45pm

  BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Aug. 24 - Sept. 3. Richard Gainer, 35, of Searsport, unlawful possession of a scheduled drug in Belfast March 23, 2018, $400 fine; unlawful possession of cocaine base in Belfast March 23, 2018, dismissed; unlawful possession of oxycodone in Belfast March 23, 2018, dismissed. Amy L. Hewett, 28, of Belfast, operating while license suspended or revoked in Northport Sept. 13, 2018, $250 fine. Kevin Simmons, 39, of Belfast,...

• Knox County divorces

  Fri, 09/04/2020 - 11:45pm

  ROCKLAND — The following divorces were finalized in Rockland District Court July-Aug. Kathie James of Friendship and Robert W. Stencavage of Friendship, married Oct. 9, 2004, in Harpswell. Kathryn Ryan of Hope and Jeffrey Ryan of Hope married June 1, 2003, in East Hampton, N.Y. Joseph Thurston of South Thomaston and Amanda Thurston of Rockland, married March 5, 2014, in Rockland. She will change her name to Amanda Lee Dyer. Teresa Alison Flaherty-Small of St. George and Ira Albert Small of St...

• Camden Police beat

  Fri, 09/04/2020 - 2:45pm

  CAMDEN — Camden police reported the following activity from Aug. 20-31. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. A person charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Aug. 20 Peter D. McGowen, 55, of Searsmont, was arrested by Officer Lucas H. Verrier for operating under the influence, with one prior. Samuel A. Feener, 21, of Hope, was issued a summons by Verrier for speeding. Aug. 23 Brianna Bernando, 25, of...

• Knox County deed transfers

  Wed, 09/02/2020 - 11:45pm

  ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from Aug. 17-24 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds. Camden Isabel F. Bailey Estate to Daniel J. Dwyer and Heather R. Almquist. Shirley M. Marshall to Bernadette Barrow Tr and Shirley M. Marshall Irrevocable Trust. Allen W. Twitchell and Frances D. Twitchell to Allen W. Twitchell. Cheryl L. Gibbons and Steven E. Gibbons to Cheryl L. Gibbons and Steven E. Gibbons Living Trust, Cheryl L. Gibbons Tr, and Steven E. Gibbons Tr...

• Waldo County deed transfers

  Wed, 09/02/2020 - 6:00pm

  BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds July 20 - Aug. 7. Belfast Richard T. Young to Erin K.R. Young. Raymond D. Paul Jr. and Karen M. Barry-Paul to Nancy Shumaker. CCSC Real Estate LLC to Deborah Capwell. Richard S. Wilkins and Ruth E. Shaw to Jefferson B. Davis. Barbara E. Charlton Est. to Jon C. Charlton. Gerry L. Brady Living Trust to Richard Kelley. Point Pinellas Properties LLC to John B. & Kathryn N. Warren Trust...

• St. George Volunteer Fire Station to receive loan, grant for completion of ‘live burn’ facility

  Wed, 09/02/2020 - 5:15pm

  Saint George Volunteer Fire Station, in Saint George, has been selected to receive a Community Facilities Direct Loan in the amount of $145,000 and Grant of $65,000. This Rural Development investment will be used to complete a previously funded Rural Development Project which encountered unexpected escalating construction costs. The Fire Station loan and grant is a part of a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) investment of $5,434,400 to help eight essential community facilities in...

• Maine State Police Troop D blotter

  Wed, 09/02/2020 - 2:45pm

  

  AUGUSTA — Maine State Police Troop D reported the following activity Aug. 17-31. Troop D is responsible for Maine's Midcoast, including Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Waldo, and Knox counties, the southern half of Kennebec County and part of northern Cumberland County. The troop also patrols Interstate 295, from Brunswick to Gardiner. The troop's complement includes a lieutenant, three sergeants, 25 troopers, and a secretary. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. Aug. 17 Jacob...

• Belfast Police beat

  Wed, 09/02/2020 - 1:45pm

  

  BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Aug. 14-31. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. Aug. 14 Kevin J. Vachon, 27, of Morrill, was issued summonses for operating under the influence and operating after suspension on Shepherd Road. Aug. 16 Roger Coffman, 26, of Page, Arizona, was issued a summons for failure to provide proof of insurance on Route 1. Aug. 17 Brett A. Hayward, 46, of Northport, was issued summonses for...
• FATHER SERVED WITH ROCKLAND POLICE FOR 25 YEARS

  Rockland Police Department welcomes new patrol officer, Logan Finnegan

  Wed, 09/02/2020 - 12:00pm

  

  ROCKLAND — Logan Finnegan has been hired as Rockland’s new patrol officer, according to a news release on the department’s Facebook page. Finnegan was sworn in Sept. 1 at the department. His father, the former Sgt. Don Finnegan, served Rockland for 25 years before his retirement in 2017. Finnegan graduated from Oceanside High School and then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. During his enlistment with the USMC, he studied signals intelligence with radios, computers, and satellites...

• UPDATED: Maine State Police locate Sullivan mother, daughter

  Tue, 09/01/2020 - 8:15pm

  

  SULLIVAN — The Maine State Police is requesting assistance from the public in locating Ashley Miller, 32, of Sullivan, and her daughter Marlyn Miller, age 4. Ashley was last seen in Sullivan at noon, Sept. 1, on the Tunk Lake Road in Sullivan. Ashley suffers from several medical conditions and her family is concerned for her and her daughter’s safety. Ashley is not in any trouble, but the Maine State Police wants to make sure she and Marlyn are safe. If you have any information, please contact...

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