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Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: Nine arrests
Mon, 07/13/2020 - 4:45pm

Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following: The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 283 calls for service for the period of July 7 to July 13. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 6,301 calls for service. Summonses Anthony Thornton, 36, of Jefferson was issued a summons July 10 for Hindering Apprehension, on Hinks Road, Jefferson, by Detective Scott Hayden Andrew J. Nencheck, 35, of Boothbay was issued summonses July 13 for Operating under the Influence (Drugs) - 1 prior and Violating...
Rockport Town Manager Report: New West Rockport fire station planning update; Town meeting Aug. 18
Mon, 07/13/2020 - 3:45pm
From the Rockport Town Manager’s Desk: The primary election originally scheduled for June 9 will be held on July 14. The state has supplied personal protective equipment for election workers in the form of gloves, face coverings, and face shields to the Town. In addition, the state supplied three plexiglass barriers to be used to protect the workers and cleaning and disinfecting supplies. Town Clerk Linda Greenlaw has developed a plan for election day and a new layout for voting in...
Camden Police beat
Mon, 07/13/2020 - 12:00pm
CAMDEN — Camden police reported the following activity from June 29-July 12. 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. June 30 Nora E. McDonald, 51, of Auburn, was issued a summons by Officer Mark Bennett Jr. for speeding. July 7 Michael J. Tassi, 27, of Hope, was arrested by Officer Brook Hartshorn for violating condition of release and unlawful trafficking...
Knox County deed transfers
Sun, 07/12/2020 - 4:30pm
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from June 29-July 3 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds. Appleton Bobby Morton and Toni Morton to Dennis Taylor and Kimberly Taylor. Camden Tandra L. Hammer and Tandra L. Cadigan to Buck Allan Beaudoin. Robert J. Reder and Anne P. Reder to Harold C. Amsel and Dina Amsel. Sally C. Fernald to Joel Mahoney. Catherine Keefe Furr Tr and Mary B. Keefe Living Trust to MacKenzie L. Lyman and Drew H. Lyman...
UPDATED: Fire crews battle interior flames during quick-moving storm
Fri, 07/10/2020 - 11:30am

THOMASTON — Shortly after a lightning bolt illuminated the sky over the Midcoast, Wednesday, July 8, mutual aid fire departments responded to a structure fire on Brooklyn Heights Road in Thomaston. All occupants of an abutting house evacuated safely before fire crews battled flames for more than an hour within the second story of the two-floor garage at 56 Brooklyn Heights Road. The flames remained within the building, keeping interior crews busy among the smoke and fire. Outside, driving rains...
Knox County Criminal Docket closed cases
Thu, 07/09/2020 - 3:30pm
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from June 29-July 2. Joseph I. Bacon, 22, of South China, motor vehicle speeding: 30 plus miles over the speed limit in Rockland Jan. 7, 2020, $500 fine. Brandon Betts, 23, of Cushing, operating while license suspended or revoked in Thomaston May 9, 2020, $250 fine; failing to stop for an officer in Thomaston May 9, 2020, $150 fine; driving to endanger in Thomaston May 9, 2020, $575 fine, license suspended 30 days; refusing...
Police investigating fatal Route 3 crash in Belfast
Wed, 07/08/2020 - 3:30pm

BELFAST — Police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred on Route 3 at approximately 4:15 p.m. July 7, according to a media report from Belfast Police Chief Deputy Dean Jackson. The incident, which took place near Pitcher Road, resulted in the death of one individual, and other minor injuries. An investigation into the crash is ongoing and additional information will be released when the investigation is complete, according to the media report. Erica Thoms can be reached at...
Waldo County Sheriff's beat
Wed, 07/08/2020 - 1:15pm

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 19-30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. June 19 Stephen M. Browne, 33, of Winterport, was issued a summons for operating under the influence on Oak Street in Winterport. June 20 Brandon Heath, 29, of Stockton Springs, was arrested for violating a condition of release on Stagecoach Road in Stockton Springs. June 21 Amber D. Riposta, 36, of Fort...
Belfast Police beat
Wed, 07/08/2020 - 1:15pm

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 18-30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. June 14 (late entry) Nicholas J. Bianco, 42, of Brooklin, was issued a summons for operating after suspension on Crocker Road. June 28 Tyler L. Hills, 27, of Waldo, was issued a summons for speeding 59 mph in a 40 mph zone and operating after suspension on Waterville Road. Kate Aldus, 29, of Belfast, was arrested for operating under the influence...
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UPDATED: Firefighters called to garage fire in Union
Tue, 07/07/2020 - 3:45pm

UNION — (updated 7/2/2020) A building in Union was still under construction when fire broke out early in the morning, Sunday, June 28. Union Fire Department determined the cause to be from a person trying to create a charred appearance to wooden planks inside the structure. According to the Fire Department, the building was not insured, and because of the Department’s confidence in determining the cause, no further investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office was warranted. Friends...
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: Seven accidents
Tue, 07/07/2020 - 2:15pm

Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following: The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 697 calls for service for the period of June 23 to July 7. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 6,018 calls for service. Summonses Vincent P. Maltese, 55, of Jefferson was issued a summons July 1 for Failure to Comply Sex Offender Reg. Act. 1st offense, on Bath Road, Wiscasset, by Detective Terry Michaud. Robert H. Blanchard, 50, of Bristol was issued summonses July 1 for Operating under the Influence;...
Knox County deed transfers
Mon, 07/06/2020 - 11:00pm
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from June 22-26 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds. Appleton Evan M. MacDonald and Gail A. MacDonald to Lillian Frances Strong and Howard Coy Lacey. Camden Sean Patrick Shortall to Rolanda L. Klapatch. Daniel R. Cates and Kimberly P. Cates to Hugh R. McKellar. Jane N. Bernier to Joseph A. Milano and Rose Milano. Robert S. Brustlin and Kathryn M. Brustlin to Brian W. Wickenden and Harvest M. Wickenden...
‘We value your courage and resiliency’
Lions recognize Rockport police and fire
Sun, 07/05/2020 - 3:00pm

ROCKPORT — Lion Jerry Stone organized a “thank you” trip to the Rockport police and fire department first responders on Wednesday, July 1. Police Chief Randy Gagne, Fire Chief Jason Peasley, and other first responders gathered to receive the Lion members and the “thank you” brownies and cookies they brought. With Lion Jerry Stone were King Lion Peter Martin and Lions Bette Stone, Bunnie Dunavent, John McKay, and Michael Castle. Lion Jerry Stone said the following: “Thank you, Chief Randy and...
Maine State Police Troop D blotter
Thu, 07/02/2020 - 7:30pm

AUGUSTA — Maine State Police Troop D reported the following activity June 22-28. 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. June 22 Trooper...
Belfast Police beat
Thu, 07/02/2020 - 7:15pm

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 18-29. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. June 19 Dawson J. Allen, 19, of Lincolnville, was issued a summons for speeding 78 mph in a 55 mph zone on Route 3. June 21 Nicholas J. Salvatore Jr., 20, of Morrill, was issued summonses for failure to give notice of an accident by quickest means, an accident involving personal injury, driving to endanger, and failure to maintain control of a motor...
Waldo County Sheriff's beat
Thu, 07/02/2020 - 7:15pm

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 13-26. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. May 30 (late entries) Andrew L. Bristol, 28, of Thorndike, was issued a summons for terrorizing on Reid Road in Thorndike. Shawn Bristol, 28, of Thorndike, was issued a summons for terrorizing on Reid Road in Thorndike. May 31 (late entry) Jessie P. Reynolds, 27, of Knox, was issued a summons for assault (two counts) on School...
Camden Police beat
Tue, 06/30/2020 - 7:00pm
CAMDEN — Camden police reported the following activity from June 2-28. 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. June 12 John C. Bennett, 59, of Camden, was arrested by Entwistle for operating under the influence, with two priors. June 13 James O. Byrn, 18, of Hope, was issued a summons by Entwistle for failure to provide evidence of insurance. June...
Knox County Criminal Docket closed cases
Tue, 06/30/2020 - 3:00pm
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from June 15-26. Brett Burnside, 33, of Washington, assault in Washington March 17, 2019, dismissed. Stephen C. Powers, 50, of Appleton, operating under the influence (alcohol) in Appleton Oct. 28, 2018, dismissed; driving to endanger in Appleton Oct. 28, 2018, $575 fine, license suspended 30 days. Nile Recchia, 44, of Camden, probation violation for original conviction of operating under the influence (alcohol), one prior...
Knox County deed transfers
Mon, 06/29/2020 - 2:15pm
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from June 15-19 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds. Appleton Faustina J. Bryant to Paula L. Turner and Ralph A. Turner Jr. Deborah A. Kieran and Deborah A. Lawrence to Robin D. Lauer and Jacqueline Lauer. Camden Samantha A. Hill to Steven Edward Baer and Rosa Johanna Ergas. Jason G. Hearst to Jason G. Hearst and Sarah Welch. Timothy G. Lawrence and Joyce L. Lawrence to Katherine T. Grealish and Joseph W. Grealish. Joseph M...
Knox County deed transfers
Sat, 06/27/2020 - 10:00pm
ROCKLAND – The following deed transfers were recorded from June 8-12 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds. Appleton Timothy Hynd to Nicholas Dorr and Heather Dorr. Camden William I. Jack to Hugh Oliver Brock IV and Kimberly Sue Rowe. Carl A. Horrocks to Carl A. Horrocks and Catherine C. Horrocks. Frances C. Hart Tr and F. Hart Revocable Trust to Frances C. Hart. Cushing June M. Hoyt Estate to George L. Hoyt. Theodore P. Tremper III to...
Evening mishap damages Camden downtown storefront
Fri, 06/26/2020 - 4:15pm

CAMDEN — The driver thought she was pressing the brake, but instead stepped on the gas pedal, and rather than easing into a parking space, the Subaru gathered steam and slammed into the front wall of the Cutting Edge Hair Salon. “She attempted to hit her brakes,” said Camden Police Lieutenant Michael Geary. The driver and her passenger were uninjured in the incident that occurred at 7 p.m., June 25. Steve Laite, owner of Camden Exxon, loaded and transported the damaged vehicle to a garage.
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Joey Lefebvre, of Knox-Lincoln counties, named Game Warden of the Year
Fri, 06/26/2020 - 4:15pm

AUGUSTA — Game Warden Joey Lefebvre, who patrols the Knox and Lincoln County area, was recognized as Game Warden Of The Year, June 25 at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. The award recognizes game wardens for outstanding achievement over the past year. Below is an excerpt from the nomination form for Lefebvre. 2019 Maine Game Warden of the Year: Game Warden Joey Lefebvre (Damariscotta) The Game Warden of the Year Award shall be presented to any member of Warden Service who, consistently...
Man accused of throwing rock at windshield to be arraigned
Thu, 06/25/2020 - 2:00pm
THOMASTON – A Waldoboro man is scheduled to appear before a judge for allegedly throwing a rock at the windshield of a parked vehicle occupied by a woman and her toddler. On June 21, Thomaston Police arrested Jamie P. Luce, 36, of Waldoboro, after police were called to the scene and, “observed a decent size boulder on the ground, and the windshield smashed inward at almost dead center,” according to a police report filed at the Knox County Courthouse. Inside the vehicle was an adult female, and...
Maine State Police Troop D blotter
Thu, 06/25/2020 - 12:30pm

AUGUSTA — Maine State Police Troop D reported the following activity June 15-21. 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. June 16 Justin...
Waldo County Sheriff's beat
Thu, 06/25/2020 - 12:30pm

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 5-16. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. June 5 Sarah Hopkins, 56, of Monroe, was issued a summons for domestic violence assault on Curtis Road in Monroe. June 6 Brandon I. Gilman, 21, of Unity, was arrested for operating under the influence, violation of bail, and operating after suspension on South Horseback Road in Burnham. Robert A. Richards, 53, of Troy, was issued a...
Belfast Police beat
Thu, 06/25/2020 - 12:30pm

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 8-19. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. June 7 Heather Gallant, 38, of Belfast, was issued a summons for false alert or public alarm. June 8 Thomas H. Bassler, 68, of Belfast, was arrested for operating under the influence and operating without a license in violation of conditions/restrictions on Fairgrounds Road. June 9 Scott Swift, 33, of Belfast, was issued a summons...
No bail, no returning to Vinalhaven
Tense Vinalhaven departure results in charges of bail violation, disorderly conduct
Wed, 06/24/2020 - 3:00pm

ROCKLAND — Appearing remotely from the Knox Country Jail before a judge at the Knox County Courthouse, Dorian Ames, now of Rockland, was refused bail, based on an alleged violation of release conditions. That charge, along with disorderly conduct, was levied against Ames June 23, as he was in the process of leaving Vinalhaven with his belongings. Instead, Ames will remain in jail, and fill out a written request for a court-appointed attorney. When counsel is appointed, the issue of bail will be...
Four transported to hospitals following three-vehicle Thomaston crash
Tue, 06/23/2020 - 6:15pm

THOMASTON — Four people were transported to local hospitals, Tuesday, June 23, following a three-vehicle collision on Route 1, in Thomaston. At approximately 4:50 p.m., one vehicle was stopped in the northbound lane of Atlantic Highway (Route 1) waiting to turn into the Thomaston Place Auction Galleries parking lot. According to Thomaston Police Chief Tim Hoppe, a pickup truck travelling north came up from behind and allegedly struck the rear of the stopped vehicle. That crash forced the...
Law enforcement agencies to report any complaint of bias-based profiling; chokeholds not acceptable
Maine Criminal Justice Academy amends law enforcement standards
Tue, 06/23/2020 - 5:00pm

The Board of Trustees of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, during its meeting June 19, amended the minimum standards for law enforcement policies on the Use of Force and Hate or Bias Crimes, according to a news release. The purpose of the changes is to enhance the standards and to give better guidance to law enforcement officers in Maine, per the release. The release follows: Added to the mandatory standards for the Hate or Bias Crimes policy is a requirement for law enforcement agencies to...
Maine CDC investigates COVID-19 outbreak involving Houlton first responders
Mon, 06/22/2020 - 10:00am

AUGUSTA – The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) on Saturday opened an investigation into an outbreak of COVID-19 involving at least seven people in the Houlton area. Four Houlton Ambulance Service staff are among the confirmed cases. All affected individuals are isolating, according to a June 23 news release from the CDC. On June 13, a Houlton Ambulance Service crew transported a patient to Houlton Regional Hospital for non-COVID-19 reasons. On June 14, the patient was...
Rockport Police beat
Sun, 06/21/2020 - 8:45pm
ROCKPORT – Rockport police reported the following activity from May 23-June 19. 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. June 5 Caleb Hall, 23, of Wayne, was arrested by Officer Antonio Del Vecchio for operating under the influence. (alcohol and drugs). Michael Gardner, 49, of Rockport, was issued a summons by Del Vecchio for speeding, 15 miles over the speed limit. ...
UPDATE: Vinalhaven death ruled homicide; victim suffered ‘injuries inflicted with a knife’
Fri, 06/19/2020 - 3:15pm

VINALHAVEN (June 19, 2:55 p.m.) — Maine State Police said Friday afternoon, June 19, that the death of Roger Feltis, who died on Vinalhaven Island Sunday night, June 14, has been ruled a homicide. Feltis died as “as a result of injuries inflicted with a knife,” the Maine Office of Public Safety said. “Feltis was fatally injured during a confrontation at the home of Dorian and Briannah Ames on the Roberts Cemetery Road,” said Maine State Police, June 19. “Briannah Ames was also injured during...
Waldo County Sheriff's beat
Fri, 06/19/2020 - 1:30pm

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 29 - June 8. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. May 29 Shannevia D. Yarns, 27, of Waterville, was issued a summons for operating without a license on Moody Road in Searsmont. May 31 Kathleen Paradis, 49, of Montville, was issued a summons for domestic violence assault on Hidden Valley Road in Montville. June 1 Scott Schaeffer, 26, of Winterport, was...
Belfast Police beat
Fri, 06/19/2020 - 1:30pm

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity May 22 - June 10. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. May 8 (late entry) Christian M. Marston, 30, of Camden, was issued a summons for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer on Starrett Drive on March 26. May 22 Kevin Dafoe, 30, of Camden, was issued a summons for theft by unauthorized taking or transfer on Starrett Drive March 26. June 2 David J. Riley Jr., 37, of Belmont,...
Occupants escape out of first floor window
Vinalhaven Fire Department quickly contains house fire
Fri, 06/19/2020 - 1:00pm

VINALHAVEN – Quick actions on the part of the Vinalhaven Fire Department allowed for the majority of a house to remain standing after fire broke out Thursday, June 18. Just before 12:30 a.m., occupants of a house on Mack’s Pond Road escaped out a first-floor window as flames spread up a wall on the exterior side of the structure and into the roof, according to Vinalhaven Fire Chief Marc Candage. Initial responders arrived on scene, within 8 minutes of the dispatch from Knox Regional...
Camden business files lawsuit against Small Business Administration for denying loan during pandemic
Wed, 06/17/2020 - 2:45pm

PORTLAND – A Camden inn/restaurant has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the District of Maine against the U.S. Small Business Association, after its owners were denied a loan from the CARES Act of 2020 and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), because they had already filed for bankruptcy. The lawsuit was filed May 4, by Breda, a Limited Liability Company, which owns and operates the Camden Harbour Inn and Natalie’s Restaurant on Bay View Street in Camden. The court document...
‘We need a big reform package, an umbrella’
Three Midcoast legislators commit to law enforcement system reform in Maine
Tue, 06/16/2020 - 3:15pm

CAMDEN — Gathering for an impromptu meeting June 10 to talk about law enforcement reforms in light of ongoing global protests against racism and police brutality, three area legislators emphasized their commitment to systemic change in Maine. All three are incumbents, and up for reelection in November, meaning they may have no chance of participating in committee work or pushing bills forward; nonetheless, they have strong convictions on what they want to happen. “We need a big reform package,...
Hide-away diner burns to the ground
Exterior fire spreads quickly through former Northport diner
Mon, 06/15/2020 - 10:30pm

NORTHPORT — Just before 5 p.m., June 15, the Belmont fire chief happened to inquire if Northport Fire Department had issued an outside burn permit behind the former Hideaway Diner. Within 5 minutes, before anyone else had even gotten there, fire was already inside, engulfing the rear of the structure. For well over four hours, firefighters from Northport, Belmont, Belfast, and Lincolnville fought a battle they knew early on that they’d lose. It’s been several years since the ground floor front...
State trooper injured by fleeing motorist in China
Mon, 06/15/2020 - 4:45pm

CHINA — Trooper Mickeal Nunez remains in stable condition at MaineGeneral Hospital in Augusta with a severe broken leg after being struck by a fleeing car in China. State Police say a Caribou man faces a number of charges following a police chase that began in Waterville and ended on Route 3 in China on Sunday, June 14, when he struck a State Trooper. The man driving the fleeing car, Robert Belmain, 53, of Caribou, is being treated for head injuries. According to Police, Nunez was struck by...
smoke damage throughout the boatyard buildings
Midnight fire burns through back rooms of Rhumb Line restaurant, on Camden waterfront
Sun, 06/14/2020 - 7:45am

CAMDEN — Camden firefighters, along with mutual aid from Hope, Lincolnville and Rockport, spent much of Saturday night fighting a fire that originated in the supply and utility rooms of the Rhumb Line restaurant, at Lyman-Morse boatyard. The restaurant sustained extensive damage in its back rooms, and smoke damage in the interior seating area. The deck and the rest of the Lyman-Morse building structure that lines the dock had smoke damage throughout to a varying degree. On June 15, Camden...
Waldo County Sheriff's beat
Sat, 06/13/2020 - 10:00pm

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 14 - June 3. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. May 15 Damon Dow, 23, of Cherryfield, was issued summonses for a false public alarm or report, leaving the scene of a property damage accident on Stream Road in Winterport on May 12. May 21 Alan Kienow, 23, of Winterport, was issued a summons for falsifying evidence on Kendall Road in Winterport May 11. Ann M. Tuck, 55, of...
Belfast Police beat
Sat, 06/13/2020 - 10:00pm

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity May 22 - June 5. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. May 23 Kristy L. Riley, 40, of Waldo, was issued a summons for speeding 63 mph in a 40 mph zone on Waterville Road. Vincent M. Cyr, 23, of Orland, was issued a summons for speeding 63 mph in a 40 mph zone on Waterville Road. May 27 Kathleen Gent, 72, of Searsport, was issued a summons for failure to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of...
Waldo County deed transfers
Sat, 06/13/2020 - 10:00pm
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds May 4-15. Belfast Camden National Bank to Jeffrey F. Littlefield. Alfred Howard and Arlene Wing to Victoria Jones. Arlene Robbins to Rip Tide Smoke Shop LLC. Rebecca M. Stephens to Dustin M. Stephens. Jason and Leah Bannister to Peter Farrington. Jane F. Holmes Est. to Mathew C. and Meredith Holmes. George F. and John W. Holmes to Mathew C. and Meredith A. Holmes. Tidewater Oil Co. to...
Rockland police, EMS respond to simultaneous suspected drug overdose deaths in residence
Sat, 06/13/2020 - 7:45pm

ROCKLAND — Rockland police are investigating the chain of events of two area residents who died in a Rockland home on Saturday. Just after noon, June 13, a family member entered a Hill Street home and found a 39-year-old female and a 26-year-old male, both unresponsive. From Fire and EMS, a firetruck and two ambulances responded to the scene with crew dividing into two teams for simultaneous CPR resuscitation. Those 16 Fire/EMS responders included the day’s duty crew of six personnel, along...
Knox County deed transfers
Sat, 06/13/2020 - 3:00pm
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from June 1-5 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds. Camden Karen Betts to Mark Clayton. Lewis W. Grubb and Joyce D. Grubb to Susan E. Dorr and Greg N. Dorr. Elizabeth A. Dombrowski to Carolyn M. Sienkiewicz and Joseph M. Sienkiewicz. Friendship Town of Friendship to Gilbert F. Lane, Jr. Hope Caleb McFarland and Lauren Zontini to Alyson Flemming and Ryan Flemming...
Updated with June 11 Maine Attorney General statement
WATCH: Midcoast Legislator, District Attorney pursue reopening 13-year-old police shooting case
Thu, 06/11/2020 - 9:15am

AUGUSTA — Rep. Jeffrey Evangelos (I-Friendship), has been advocating for a year with the state’s attorney general’s office to reopen a case involving the death of Gregori Jackson, an 18-year-old, who, in 2007, was shot by a reserve police officer with the Waldoboro Police Department during an altercation. Today, June 11, he will join District Attorney Natasha Irving, along with Jackson’s parents, in front of a microphone and camera outside the Capitol building in Augusta, to let the Maine...
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: Three arrests
Tue, 06/09/2020 - 1:30pm
Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following: The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 320 calls for service for the period of June 2 to June 9. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 4,719 calls for service. Arrests Trey W. Knof, 23, of Nobleboro was arrested June 3 for Violating Condition of Release on US Route 1, Nobleboro, by Detective Ryan Chubbuck. Peter E. Townsend, 36, of Edgecomb was arrested June 3 for Domestic Violence Assault – priors and Criminal Mischief, on River Road,...
Camden Police beat
Tue, 06/09/2020 - 12:30pm
CAMDEN – Camden police reported the following activity from May 4-June 1. 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. May 4 Nathaniel J. Betts, 22, of Edgecomb, was issued a summons by Officers Brook Hartshorn and Scott Entwistle for violating a condition of release. Jake B. Traylor, 20, of Westport, was arrested by Hartshorn for operating under the influence and violating a...
Rockport Police beat
Sun, 06/07/2020 - 11:45pm
ROCKPORT – Rockport police reported the following activity from April 20-May 22. 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. May 2 Abbey M. Shields, 22, of Rockland, was issued a summons by Officer Jacob Powers for leaving the scene of an accident. May 21 Lucas J. Dube, 18, of Washington, was issued a summons by Powers for speeding 15-19 miles over the speed...
Car sideswipes former Thomaston Police Department
Sun, 06/07/2020 - 9:15pm

THOMASTON — Thomaston police are in the process of learning how a car turning from Beechwood Street onto Main Street (Rte 1) ended up crashing into a brick building on the opposite side of the intersection. Sunday evening, June 7, just after 7:20 p.m., Thomaston firefighters and EMS providers gathered at the former police station at 178 Main Street following a report of a car into a building. As EMS transported the car’s sole occupant to a local hospital, police assessed the scene. One tire...

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Belfast to host second listening session regarding Congress Street lot

Event: Tue, Jul 28 - 5:30 pm
Ashwood Waldorf School Hosts “Joyful Learning:” A Virtual Open House

Event: Wed, Jul 15 - 7:00 pm
Union Masons plan benefit chicken BBQ for July 18

Event: Sat, Jul 18 - 12:00 pm
Online author talk with Irene Drago

Event: Wed, Jul 15 - 6:30 pm
Open Garden Day in Belfast to feature English-style perennial garden

Event: Fri, Jul 24 - 10:00 am
Belfast Summer Nights to feature Muskeg, Shirt Tail Kin

Event: Thu, Jul 16 - 5:30 pm
Bug Safari at Merryspring

Event: Fri, Jul 17 - 10:00 am
Davis Duo, of Waldoboro, to perform virtual concert

Event: Thu, Jul 23 - 2:00 pm
Yoga on the beach at Sears Island with Missy Hatch

Event: Fri, Jul 24 - 10:00 am
Anne B. Gass presents: Patriotism, War, and Woman Suffrage

Event: Thu, Jul 23 - 11:00 am
Exploring Maine’s fight for women’s right to vote with Anne B. Gass

Event: Tue, Jul 28 - 6:00 pm
Camden: Vote Absentee July 14

Event: Tue, Jul 14 - 11:45 am
Facebook live author visit, reading with Fran Hodgkins

Event: Wed, Jul 15 - 11:00 am
Rockland Historical Society shares Colin Woodard Bicentennial program

Event: Wed, Jul 15 - 7:00 pm
Acoustic Malletts to perform at Camden Opera House

Event: Wed, Sep 9 - 7:00 pm
Two Searsport gardens open July 17

Event: Fri, Jul 17 - 10:00 am

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