A July 23, 2025, Rockland City Council meeting is being considered to hear from the architect of a proposed new municipal public safety building to be constructed at the location of the current…
Police, Fire and Courts
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 — 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,…
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…
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 divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
David M. Haley, of Troy, and Linda Haley, of Havelock, North Carolina, were…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds June 16-20.
Belfast
William H. Bruns IV to Joseph…
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 cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 12-18.
Alex Small, 43, of Bangor, probation violation in Winterport Jan. 20, 2019,…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds June 9-14.
Belfast
Maryanne Shaver and…
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…
BROOKS — Four people were arrested following the execution of a search warrant at a residence on Gardner Drive, according to a June 20, media report from Maine State Police.
The…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 2-14.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…
UNION — Flagger positions at a paving site on Heald Highway were handed over to Union firefighters, Thursday, June 19, after the construction zone became a chain reaction crash scene.
…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from June 3-17.
…
UNION — Assistant Union Fire Chief Nick Ciasullo arrived on scene to a two vehicle crash in Union just in time to prevent a wide load from driving into the crash scene. Unable to turn around, the…
A public funeral will be held for Marek, a K9 who served with the Knox County Sheriff's Office, the Rockland Police Department, and beyond since 2019 before being sidelined for medical reasons and…
SUSPECT ACCUSED OF ASSAULTING WOMAN WITH A STUN GUN
UPDATE (June 16): A Warren man accused of breaking into a home and assaulting a woman with a stun gun is being held at the Knox County Jail on $50,000 cash bail.
Daryl D. Green Sr., 57, was…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds June 9-13.
Appleton
Alvin Monroe Edwards Est. to Jean Edwards.
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BELFAST —The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 5-11.
Dakota A. Moody, 24, of Frankfort, criminal threatening in Winterport Dec. 26…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 27 - June 10.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March May 16 - June 10.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…
CHELSEA — On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at approximately 8:37 p.m., Maine State Police Troopers responded to a residence on Windsor Road in Chelsea. Upon arrival,…
coercing them into acts of self-harm, animal cruelty, or worse
The Maine Information and Analysis Center (MIAC), in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation Boston Division (FBI), is sharing an important public safety advisory regarding…
ROCKLAND -The following indictments were handed up by a Knox County grand jury on …
making a statement or adding undue attention?
An ordinance amendment that would provide language specific to Rockland Police Department's handling of immigration was defeated City Council members during a June 9, 2025 vote. The ordinance, #35…
Recipients who click the link are sent to a fake website, asked to provide credit card
AUGUSTA — Maine officials are warning of a widespread text scam being received by Mainers across the state.…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds June 2-6.
Appleton
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APPLETON — Appleton firefighters and Union Rescue workers arriving to a motorcycle crash on Route 131 in Appleton found the operator deceased in the ditch, next to the motorcycle, Monday evening,…
CAMDEN — Family, friends and fellow firefighters gathered Saturday morning, June 7, at the First Congregational Church in Camden to honor Thomas Macneille Quantrell, who died last winter at age 72…
