LINCOLNVILLE — Lincolnville Fire Chief Steve Gibbons has announced that Lincolnville residents and property owners can now obtain an open burning permit, either online or in person. Burning…
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The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the coordinated arson fires Sunday night that destroyed six tractor trailer cabs and damaged two more at the R. C. Moore trucking locations in…
ROCKLAND — A St. George man was sentenced to 60 days in jail for stealing medical supplies from Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport while he was…
Maine State Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a Burnham woman early Sunday after an intruder entered her home, according to a news release from…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 24-30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
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BELFAST — The following Unified Criminal Court cases were closed in Waldo County from March 24-30.
Matthew R. Jones, 22, of Penobscot, driving to endanger in Belfast July 17…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Superior Court Nov. 11 - March 30.
Sydney F. Smith, 45, of Frankfort, probation violation in Winterport July 15,…
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity March 24-27. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 25
Henry B. McInnis Jr., 55, of…
ROCKPORT — Rockport police reported the following activity March 22-29. An arrest or summons does not apply guilt. A person charged with a…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from March 27-31.
Scott A. Elwell,…
At about 10 a.m. Saturday, nine protesters were taken into custody and charged with Criminal Trespassing, a Class E Crime, after allegedly refusing to leave Bath Iron Works property.
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BELFAST — A Winterport woman has been hit with a slew of charges following a bizarre, slow-speed car chase in downtown Belfast March 28.
Rebecca Hills, 32, of Winterport,…
ROCKPORT — A man seen peering in the windows at a West Rockport bridal shop was eventually arrested in Belfast, after a pursuit through Camden and Rockport by police. Rockport Police ultimately…
AUGUSTA – Gov. Paul R. LePage Wednesday announced the nomination of District Attorney Geoffrey Rushlau to the Maine District Court.
"As governor, I have the utmost respect and have been…
boat had been moving around in circles at high rate of speed, nobody at the wheel
AUGUSTA — Maine Gov. Paul R. LePage and Rear Adm. Steven D. Poulin, Commander of the First Coast Guard District, presented the Silver Lifesaving Medal and Certificate of Valor to two Maine Marine…
Maximum penalty could be five years in jail and $5,000 fine
ROCKLAND — A Washington man has been charged by the Maine Warden Service with illegally hunting a deer during the night and allegedly letting…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from March 20-24.
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WALDOBORO — Waldoboro police responded to 101 calls for service from March 14-20. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest or…
Maine State Police re-arrested a Wales man March 23 for stealing electricity from a Central Maine Power pole and transformer. According to news release from the Maine Dept. of Public…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 16-23. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 16
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BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity March 18-23. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 18
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BELFAST — The following Unified Criminal Court cases were closed in Waldo County from March 14 to 23.
Joseph Luch, 35, of Liberty, domestic violence assault in Liberty Aug.…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds, March 13-24.
Belfast
R. Blaine Richardson and…
BELFAST — A Searsport man has been charged with unlawful sexual touching after reportedly touching an area teen inappropriately on March 21.
Paul E. Badger Jr., 20, was helping with a…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from March 12-18.
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BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity March 3-16. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Jan. 30 (late entry)
…ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Superior Court and Rockland District Court from March 12-24.
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ROCKPORT — Rockport police reported the following activity March 11-19. An arrest or summons does not apply guilt. A person charged with a…
ROCKLAND — The following divorces were finalized in Rockland District Court in January and February.
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ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from March 6-10 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.
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ROCKLAND – A Warren man is going to jail for assaulting a man who was helping a woman move out of her home.
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WALDOBORO — A 45-year-old Waldoboro man was arrested March 17 at approximately 10:00 p.m., after Waldoboro Police responded to a residence on…
BELFAST — The following Unified Criminal Court cases were closed in Waldo County from March 3-15.
Andrew Smith, 37, of Thorndike, aggravated assault in Thorndike Sept. 14,…
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity March 15-20. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 8 (late entry)
Zayne A. Snyder…
Maine game wardens seized five small alligators today in Augusta. Shortly after noon, game wardens responded to a call of a man in possession of five small alligators, according to a…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 4-11. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Feb. 10 (late entry)
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Re-entry program modeled after existing programs in Waldo and Lincoln counties
ROCKLAND — Many inmates face challenges when re-entering the community after release from jail. Finding a place to live, getting a job with a…
Nature Conservancy, State of Maine, COA and a private summer resident share the Frenchboro island
FRENCHBORO — With all the news this winter surrounding Maine's busy snowmobiling season, Maine's game wardens remain diligent about conserving the state’s natural resources, according to Corp.…
ROCKLAND —One of the most important services New Hope for Women provides to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking is the toll-free 24/7 Hotline.
Last year, New Hope…
Maine Drug Enforcement Agents arrested two women following the discovery of two unrelated meth labs in Burnham and Howland.
Saturday night, March 18, Maine State Police conducted a bail…
WALDOBORO — Waldoboro police responded to 136 calls for service from March 6-14. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest or summons…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Waldo County Superior Court.
Amy H. Nickerson, of Searsmont, and Ryan A. Nickerson, of Corinna, were…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Grand Jury handed down seven indictments March 16. An indictment does not imply guilt.
Glenn Reed, 69, of Searsmont, unlawful sexual touching (…
The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency reported Thursday morning, March 16, that two Bedford, Massachusetts, men were arrested in Waldoboro on heroin related charges.
Cameron Soto, 34, has been…
ROCKPORT — Rockport police reported the following activity Feb. 27-March 2. An arrest or summons does not apply guilt. A person charged with a…
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity March 9-13. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
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CAMDEN — Camden police reported the following activity from Feb. 1-28. An arrest or summons does not apply guilt. A person charged with a crime…
ROCKLAND — A 47-year-old man from Bath with a history of prior convictions for assault and other violent crimes, was sentenced to prison for…
ROCKLAND — A Waldoboro woman was arrested Saturday evening, March 11, by police for allegedly driving while intoxicated with two young children…
WALDOBORO - Waldoboro police responded to 76 calls for service from Feb. 21-27. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest or summons…
