Police, Fire and Courts

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — A Waldo County grand jury handed up the following indictments March 19.

Jonathan E. Ward, 48, of Brooks, two counts of aggravated…

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 March 2-6.

Belfast

Profession Services…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds March 16-20.  

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 7-18.

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

Waldo Judicial Center.

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

Wesley Glidden, 42, of Windsor, operating while license…

WSO cruiser and patch.

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 3-19.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction…

street scene

The Rockland Fire Dept. was already en route to Rankin Street following a third-party report to Knox County Regional Communications Center of a possible kitchen fire in an apartment complex. But…

Vehicles forced off the road
Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND – A Rockport man was arrested on March 15 for allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road throughout Rockland and Thomaston, forcing other vehicles off the road.

Michael S.…

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

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

Belfast

Belfast City Hall.

BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, March 17, to address a number of agenda items included in Belfast City…

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.

Belfast

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…

Two men pose with plaque

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. 

Belfast

(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…
WSO cruiser and patch.

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

Belfast

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…

WSO cruiser and patch.

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

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction…