Knox County administrators are taking a moment to celebrate some positive news this weekend. Though work is still required in returning the County to a fully staffed and self-supporting district,…
Police, Fire and Courts
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Jan. 6-19.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
PORTLAND — A Rockland woman was sentenced Jan. 18, 2024, in U.S. District Court, in Portland, for distributing child sexual abuse materials.
Chief U.S. District Judge Jon D. Levy sentenced …
If pipes, valves ruptured, could have caused catastrophic release of hazardous material
On January 17, 2024, at approximately 9:05 a.m., the Maine State Police received multiple reports of a crash on Interstate 295 in Yarmouth involving a commercial motor…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Jan. 8-12.
Belfast
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Interstate 295 reopened just before midnight Jan. 17, after Police and emergency personnel removed the wrecked trailer from Interstate I-295 northbound at Exit 17 in…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Dec. 28-Jan. 12.
Nicholas Adkins, 33, of Warren, unlawful possession of scheduled drug in Rockland Nov. 23, 2021…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 277 calls for service for the period of Jan. 8 to Jan. 16. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 450 calls for service.
Summonses
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ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Jan. 8-12.
Camden
John K. Young Est. to Jonathan Scott Perkins and…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Paula M. Bourassa, of Waldo, and…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Jan. 5-11.
Nicholas A. Littlefield, 28, of…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Jan. 1-5.
Belfast
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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Jan. 2-10.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Dec. 31 - Jan. 10.
An arrest or summons…
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Police Department posted the following news release to its Facebook page:
Wednesday evening (01/10/2024), Rockland Police were called to the Ferry Terminal Parking…
ROCKLAND – Potential hires are currently ensconced in the application process at Rockland Police Dept. Yet, Police Chief Tim Carroll has already returned to the City Council to request an…
ROCKLAND — Rockland Fire Department came to the assistance of a man at a Harbor Park restaurant who found himself trapped in the structure as flood waters swarmed his exit. The Wednesday, Jan. 10…
The leak has been found and gas has been shut down.
An active LP gas leak on Bay View Street in Camden has the area closed. The public is urged not to approach that area. The Fire…
The gas leak on Bay View Street in Camden was identified and shut off.
An active LP gas leak on Bay View Street in Camden has the area closed. The public is urged not to approach that…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Jan. 1-5.
Appleton
Betty J. Woodman and Betty Woodman Kohlsdorf to Betty…
UPDATE — Rockport Police Sgt. James Moore said Jan. 10 that he continues to investigate the crash, but that it involved three vehicles, a 2015 Honda CRV, operated by Judith Clossey, of Camden, who…
Two new officers have joined the ranks of the Maine Marine Patrol after recent graduation ceremonies at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.
Callahan Crosby, of Rangeley, will serve in the…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 158 calls for service for the period of Jan. 2 to Jan. 8. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 173 calls for service.
Summons
Emily…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Dec. 25-29.
Brooks
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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Dec 29 - Jan. 4.
Robert G. Gray Jr., 38, of…
SOUTH THOMASTON (Jan. 7, 2024, 6 p.m.) — Because the barn that burned at Pepper Hill Farm, in South Thomaston, is on a commercial property, a call to the Fire Marshal’s Office was…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Dec. 21 - Jan. 2.
An arrest or summons…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Dec. 27 - Jan. 1.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
SOUTH THOMASTON — A pickup truck driver was able to continue along Spruce Head Road, in South Thomaston, for a good quarter of a mile with the hood of his truck blocking a lot of his view,…
CAMDEN — A former teacher at an independent school in Camden was arrested Dec. 22 for allegedly sexually assaulting a student over a decade ago.
Clifford J. Barnes, 34, who previously lived…
On Wednesday, January 3,, a threat was emailed to the state email account of a State House employee, according to a news release from the Maine Dept. of Public Safety. The…
ROCKLAND — A house fire on Myrtle Street in Rockland had been burning for some time late into Tuesday night, sending smoke and heat…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Dec. 1-27.
William F. Alfano, 72, of Rockland, domestic violence assault in Union Aug. 4, 2023, seven days in…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 158 calls for service for the period of Dec. 27 to Jan. 2. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 11,063 calls for service.
Summons
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BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will meet Tuesday, Jan. 2, for their regularly scheduled meeting. Agenda items on …
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Dec. 25-29.
Appleton
Susan M. Cross to Susan M. Cross, Joanne Mary Rubbo,…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Dec. 18-22.
Belfast
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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Dec. 21-28.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Dec. 15-26.
An arrest or summons does not…
On Friday, December 29, 2023, at approximately 8:15 p.m., the Augusta Regional Communication Center received a call from an unknown male advising he had broken into a home…
In a 12:40 a.m. update, Maine State Police reported that the mother and daughter have been safely located.
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Multi-agency effort results in arrest
ROCKLAND — A Clifton man who was arrested Dec.27 and accused of a series of thefts in Knox and Lincoln counties made his initial appearance in Knox County Court Dec. 29.
Jesse Spencer, 36,…
THOMASTON — Emergency crews are turning traffic away from the vicinity of 126 Old County Road while Central Maine Power linesmen work to bring in a new utility pole.
Just prior to 3:25 p.m…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 219 calls for service for the period of Dec. 19 to Dec. 27. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 10,905 calls for service.
Summonses
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ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Dec. 18-22.
Appleton
Valerie J. Gushee to Harold W. Peterson Jr. and…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Dec. 11-15.
Belfast
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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Dec. 15-21.
Alex Small, 41, of Bangor,…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Dec. 6-18.
An arrest or summons does not…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Dec. 10-21.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Dec. 4-8.
Belfast
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