Police, Fire and Courts
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with pertinent information related to this case is encouraged to contact the MSP
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity July 1 -16.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 2 - July 16.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds June 30 - July 4.
Belfast
Dana and Judy Williams to…
Update (July 18, 2025, 9:30 a.m.) A meeting notice distributed by the City of Rockland, July 18, 2025, does not specifically list any reference to a…
Rockland's downtown Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic Sunday, July 20, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., for this month's Sunday Strolls Rockland. The event itself…
Asian Massage in Rockland
ROCKLAND – The following comprises recent court activity in Knox County, including a motion filed by the attorneys of the owner of a Rockland massage parlor to suppress evidence obtained during…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from July 1-14. …
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court July 2-9.
Francis Richardson III, 30, of Lincolnville, probation violation in Searsport Oct. 4…
ROCKLAND — Despite raising their concerns about pay equality in 2011, 2016 and 2024, two female employees of Knox County said in a civil rights action filed June 23 in U.S. District Court that…
Begs the question, why?
CAMDEN — Sometime between Friday afternoon, July 11, and Sunday evening, July 13, more than 216 American flags and markers placed on U.S. veteran graves were removed and stolen at the…
'One team. One goal. And everybody goes home'
HOPE — Several gifts were presented to Hope Fire Chief Clarence Keller, who formally retired from the chief position at midnight, June 30, 2025: A ride in style to his retirement party, a joke…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds June 23-27.
Belfast
Deborah B. Reinhold and Steven…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds July 7-11.
Appleton
Toby Kyle to Peter M. Dewalt.…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity May 14 - July 9.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 19 - July 9.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds June 30-July 4.
Appleton
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FILED 'WITH PREJUDICE'
UPDATE (JULY 10): A settlement has been reached in a sexual harassment lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in 2019 by a former Medomak Valley High School student against Regional School Unit…
The Maine State Police recognizes the fear and discomfort that this incident has brought to the town of Union and the Crawford Pond community. We remain steadfast…
This weekend, the North Atlantic Blues Festival takes over the Rockland Public Landing. Rockland Police Dept. provides the following information and advice:
Please be…
Ask that residents remain vigilant, be aware of their surroundings, and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement'
The Maine State Police continues to…
'You will be missed greatly old friend! I'm sure you'll be watching over all of us because that's just who you are'
ROCKPORT — Rockport and the local community is filled with sadness today, July 7, as one by one, citizens learn about the passing of Police Officer Travis Ford. He was an honorable man, a…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity May 19 - June 30.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 11 - July 1.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged…
BELFAST —The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 26 - July 2.
Ricky L. Seekins, 53, of Brooks, violating a condition of release in Brooks Nov. 29,…
UPDATE: Identity of Crawford Pond homicide victim released, MSP seeks public assistance for timeline
(Update, July 5, 3:45 p.m.)
Maine State Police have identified the deceased woman who was located during the search for a missing paddleboarder on Crawford Pond, in Union. MSP is asking for…
WINTERPORT — A local man was arrested after police were made aware of a domestic violence assault that had reportedly occurred.
On Friday, July 3, 2025, at…
'Sun, wind, noise, vibration, and motion—common stressors in the boating environment—can intensify the side effects of alcohol, drugs, and some medications'
Maine Game Wardens and Marine Patrol Officers will be conducting patrols from Kittery to the Canadian border July 4-6, 2025 as part of Operation Dry Water. This…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from June 18-30. …
ROCKLAND – The following comprises three recent arraignments for cases in Knox County Court with bail amounts set by the state of $10,000 to $25,000. The alleged charges for the three defendants…
SOUTH THOMASTON — St. George Road (Rt 131), in South Thomaston, was down to one lane for a while after a motor vehicle crash at the entrance to Westbrook Street, Tuesday, July 1.
Both…
Effective July 1, firefighters Jared Bonenfant and Daniel Quintanilla take on the title of Lieutenant…
ISLE AU HAUT — Maine Marine Patrol…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 20-25.
Siqi Lu, 29, of Amherst, Massachusetts, domestic violence criminal threatening in…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 1-24.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 10-26.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds June 23-27.
Camden
52…
Thomaston Police Department, on its Facebook page, has announced road closures and detours that will be implemented through the day on Friday, July 4, 2025.
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds June 16-20.
Belfast
William H. Bruns IV to Joseph…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
David M. Haley, of Troy, and Linda Haley, of Havelock, North Carolina, were…
Fire cause determined accidental
UPDATE: The cause of the fire has been determined accidental, originating in the room housing the electrical panel and a hot water heater.
CAMDEN — Late in the night, June 25, a fire…
“It shows that your police department and City cares about their employees, even the four pawed ones.”
ROCKLAND — The community paid its final respects to K9 Marek, member of the Rockland Police Department since 2023, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in a solemn ceremony at a Rockland funeral home.…
One constant: 'One team, one goal, and everybody goes home'
HOPE — “The entire department is going to go through enormous change,” said Hope Town Administrator Samantha Mank. “I think it’s really important to acknowledge that not one man is having a…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds June 16-20.
Camden
Dickey Family Limited Partnership…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds June 9-14.
Belfast
Maryanne Shaver and…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 12-18.
Alex Small, 43, of Bangor, probation violation in Winterport Jan. 20, 2019,…
JEFFERSON — A resident of Washington and his passenger were transported by air following a motor vehicle collision on Route 17, in Jefferson, Friday afternoon.…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 1-18.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent…
Letters
The Knox County Fire Training Academy proudly announces the successful completion of its 2025 Firefighter I & II class. This dedicated group of 16 students, representing towns across Knox…
CAMDEN — It was an arduous rescue, but slowly and carefully, teams of rock climbers and firefighters/EMTs lowered and carried a woman with possible broken ankles off the cliffs overlooking…
