Police, Fire and Courts

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 12 - July 2.

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

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 24 - July 2.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a…

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ROCKPORT - Rockport Police are investigating an incident of an individual falling from the Goose River Bridge who died at the scene on Thursday, July 2, at approximately 6:10 p.m…

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MONTVILLE — A Thorndike man was transported to Northern Lights Eastern Maine Medical Center by Life Flight following a June 1, motorcycle accident, according to a…

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Police have made an arrest following a burglary at a local smoke shop June 18, which is located at 67 Belmont Drive. The crime occurred sometime during the night while the business was…

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

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 1-4.

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Sara R. Moore Trust to…

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ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Court from June 23-30…

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At a dinner at the White House in February 2025, President Donald Trump turned to Gov. Janet Mills and threatened to withhold federal funding…

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At its regular Select Board meeting on June 23, the Town of South Thomaston was presented a check in the amount of $1,000 by People’s United Methodist Church, also of South Thomaston.

The…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND – Rockland Police arrested a man on Saturday, June 27, for allegedly assaulting City Councilor Penny York with pepper spray while she was on…

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OWLS HEAD — Emergency personnel from all sectors showed off their vehicles and their specialties and took advantage of the opportunity to learn about each other during the inaugural First…

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A large flame might be seen at Fisher Engineering, in Rockland, on Tuesday, June 30, according to a City of Rockland notification.

Hiltz Propane Systems will be working…

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ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds June 22-26…

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UPDATE (9:35 a.m.) — The missing individual whom emergency crews had been searching for since around midnight made his own…
Supporting Safer, More Effective Offshore Enforcement
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The Maine Marine Patrol has launched the newest and largest patrol vessel in its fleet, the 57-foot P/V Allegiance, which…

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 17-23.

Stephen E. Boyle Jr., 55, of Northport, probation…

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 12-24.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Court from June 15-22…

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ROCKLAND — Motor vehicle rollovers sometimes happen. Usually, though, they occur on major roads, where traffic moves at higher speeds. So, when a single vehicle rollover occurred in a small…

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 9-22.

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

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BELFAST — “The unity that is represented by the gathering today gives me hope – hope that our tomorrow will be good. And hope that a next generation coming up will take this further than ever. For…

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ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds June 15-19.  

MEN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH BOATING FATALITY RELEASED ON BAIL
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VINALHAVEN — UPDATE (June 24): The two men charged following a boating fatality on Vinalhaven June 18 when a crew member of the fishing vessel Long Faces

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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 10-16. 

Mika Lagassie, 23, of Stockton Springs, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in Belfast April…

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 2-16.

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

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 4-18.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction,…

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The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, Belfast Police Department and the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office said June 18 they investigated and arrested individuals for drug trafficking in Belfast.…

How to support those affected by the Robbins Lumber fire: RELIEF FUNDS, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY FUNDRAISERS
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There are multiple upcoming fundraisers in the Midcoast for those injured at the May 15 Robbins Lumber fire. To learn how to contribute directly, scroll down for a…

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ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Court from June 2-10. 

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FMO Investigating Structure Fire in Stockton Springs

On Sunday, June 14, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Stockton Springs Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 23 Cross Lane in Stockton Springs that destroyed a…

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ROCKLAND/ROCKPORT (June 15, 2026, 6:30 a.m.)  —…

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ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds June 7-11.  

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"The Office of State Fire Marshal is saddened to learn of the passing of Wayne Woodbury, 76, on Sunday morning June 14, 2026 at Maine…

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 3-9.

Kenneth A. Fay, 69, of Stockton Springs, operating after…

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ROCKPORT – Rockport Town Manager Jon Duke said Friday, June 12, that Interim Police Chief Chris Young is currently on leave from his position with the Town of Rockport.

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THOMASTON — During the June 8, 2026, Thomaston Select Board meeting, members of the Thomaston Fire and EMS Department were recognized with the Phoenix Award for their role in the successful…

Waldo Judicial Center.

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

Zeandra L.R. Harding…

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 May 25-29.

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Nathan N…

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity May 19 - June 6.

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

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 16 - June 6.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a…

'Turns Focus to General Election with Platform of Stability'
Patrick Polky (Photo courtesy Polky Campaign)

Knox County Sheriff Patrick Polky…

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ROCKLAND — The Resolve presented to Rockland Fire and EMS during the June 8, 2026 City Council meeting reads like any official Whereas and Therefore expression of public gratitude. Yet, from…

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ROCKLAND — “This is an authorization, at least, not yet a commitment,” said Rockland City Councilor Nate Davis.

City Councilors, absent Councilor Penny York, voted 3-1 (Kalloch) in approval…

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ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds June 1-5. 

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 May 118-22. 

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Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court May 27 - June 2.

Alex Small, 44, of Bangor, probation violation in…

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity May 1 - June 1.

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

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 22 - June 3.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a…