Police, Fire and Courts

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court March 4-10. 

Dakota Miller, 25, of Bangor, operating under the…

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 27 - March 10.

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

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A crew from U.S. Coast Guard Station Boothbay Harbor rescued three people from the water approximately 23 miles south of Boothbay Harbor Wednesday at 9:02 a.m.

Station Boothbay Harbor crew…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND — The following comprises recent court activity in Knox County, including the sentencing of a man for manslaughter in a 2024 Cushing murder, court updates regarding a man who allegedly…

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 Feb. 23-27.

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Kyle A…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in the state court in Knox County from March 4-10.

No injuries. Power remained out around Appleton Village until late afternoon
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APPLETON — It was a dramatic mid-…

Arrests follow months-long investigation by Maine DEA, Searsport PD
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SEARSPORT — Five people were arrested for unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs in Searsport, following a months-long investigation by the Maine Drug…

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Department of Marine Resources Commissioner Carl Wilson presented Chris Welch of Kennebunk the annual “DMR Andy Mays Award of Excellence” at the recent Fishermen’s…

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 25 - March 3. 

Eleanor M. Nugent, 56, of Waterville,…

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 Feb. 16-20. 

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 5 - March 3.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a…

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb 17 - March 3.

An arrest or summons does…

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SEARSMONT — A Searsport woman was killed in a single vehicle accident in Searsmont March 4, according to a media release from the Waldo County Sheriff's Office.…

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ROCKLAND — A City-wide parking ban will be in effect TONIGHT, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, starting at 11 p.m. and ending tomorrow, Wednesday, March 4, at 8 a.m.

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Belfast City Hall.

BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, March 3, at 7 p.m. Among the agenda items on City Manager Erin Herbig’s…

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 Feb. 9-13. 

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(Photo by Sarah Thompson)

March 2, 2026 update: The Maine Fire Marshal's Office has categorized the cause of fire at 9 Alley Way, in Owls Head, as Accidental. The FMO determined that the…

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 18-24.

Lonnie J. Henry, 59, of Burnham, theft by unauthorized use…

Waldo Judicial Center.

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

Beth A. West, of Liberty, and Steven M. West, of…

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Belfast — Police reported the following activity Jan. 9 - Feb. 24.

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

Dinner and breakfast detail

Rockland's Emergency Warming Center will be open at the Rec. Center (Flanagan Community Center) for two nights beginning Sunday, March 1.

  • Sunday…
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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 19-26.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction…

(Photo by Sarah Thompson)

March 2, 2026 update: The Fire Marshal's Office is categorizing the cause of a fire at 725 Augusta Road to be Accidental. According to a reply by the FMO, through…

Extrication in process

THOMASTON — First, there was the sound. A vehicle up above on New County Road (Route 1), grating against the guard rail, traveling at what police believe to be a high rate of speed. The car…

Police Dept. to step up police presence at upcoming events
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ROCKLAND — The Rockland Police Dept. issued the following news release concerning an arrest of…

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 Feb. 2-6

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Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 11-17. 

Stephen P. Cummings Jr., probation violation in…

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Belfast — Police reported the following activity Jan. 25 - Feb. 18.

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

one transported to hospital following North Nobleboro Road fire
(Photo by Sarah Thompson)

WALDOBORO — Firefighters opened at…

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 11-19.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction…

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact deputies
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NEWCASTLE — Three people, including residents of Thomaston and Union, were arrested and charged with Aggravated Trafficking of Scheduled Drugs into the…

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ROCKLAND — A parking ban in Rockland will be in effect from 11 p.m., tonight, Feb. 20, 2026, until 8 a.m. tomorrow morning, Feb. 21, 2026.

Parking is…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in the state court in Knox County from Feb. 9-13.

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BELFAST — One woman was killed and two others were injured in a two vehicle accident in Winterport Feb. 16, according to a media report from the Waldo County Sheriff's Office. 

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Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Feb. 9-13.

teammate Brittany began CPR while other 'Camden Comets' and 'Hell Freezes Over' ran for help
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CAMDEN — Six first responders were in the ambulance with the patient and her husband, using shears to remove heavy clothing, performing chest compressions, ventilating her lungs with a bag valve…

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 Jan. 26-30

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Jay W.…

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 4-10.

Joseph Perry, 30, of Stockton Springs, unlawful sexual…

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Belfast — Police reported the following activity Jan. 19 - Feb. 10.

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 Jan. 20 - Feb. 10.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a…

SECOND SUSPECT SOUGHT BY POLICE
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ROCKLAND – A Rockland man has been arrested and police are searching a second suspect as the result of an investigation into the dissemination of sexually explicit materials involving young…