CAMDEN — Kenneth W. Campbell, Jr., “The Kid”, died unexpectedly on March 11, 2025 at the age of 53. Born in Norwalk, Connecticut on January 16, 1972, he was the son of Kenneth W. and Jo Ann (…
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We are only seven weeks into the Trump Presidency, and most of what he promised on the the campaign trail is evidently all lies!
Instead of a stronger economy, the markets are…
It's a fallacy to think we can keep doing the work of resisting the moves of the current administration without taking the time to process and move through the grief.
We're watching the…
The Maine State Police received confirmation from the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta that the deceased female found at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth has been positively…
opinion
The following was submitted by Maria Libby, Five Town CSD Superintendent
Transparency, being upfront and honest about our goings-on, and keeping the public well informed…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 25 - March 19.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those…
'It is the operationally efficient and fiscally responsible solution'
Camden Fire Department and the…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 11 - March 6.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…
"Together, we are building stronger, more inclusive communities"
ROCKLAND — OUT Maine has received a $15,000 grant from Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Castine’s Opportunity Fund …
April 25–May 4, 2025
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ROCKPORT — Kindergarten Registration is now open for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year at Camden Rockport Elementary School. Parents and guardians are encouraged to enroll their eligible children…
ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the sale and re-use of the former McLain School building and property for affordable…
OWLS HEAD — Elmer R. Witham passed away on March 3, 2025, at his home in Owls Head, Maine, surrounded by family.
Born on February 16, 1940 to the late Clayton R. Witham and Constance M.…
VINALHAVEN — June Marie Martin ‘Junebug’, 88, passed away peacefully March 2, 2025, at Ivan Calderwood Homestead Vinalhaven, with her family at her side.
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'strike the statement that omits guilt and ask for it to be signed again before we accept'
AUGUSTA — In a vote of 5 to 1, the Maine Board of Pesticides Control denied a proposed consent agreement concerning a stand of trees on private harborfront property in Rockport that had been…
It’s a safe bet that new residents of The Cottages at Winding Ridge in Gorham won’t be spending much time in their attics. After climbing through the scuttle hatch in a bedroom closet, they’d…
Some days, Jake looks up at his mother and says he’s broken. Other days, he borrows language from the insults hurled at him by middle-school peers, and says he wishes he were “a real boy.”…
MaineHealth Innovation is investing $100,000 from its …
ROCKPORT — Dana Raymond Lear passed away peacefully, February 27, 2025, one day after his milestone 90th birthday. Born February 26, 1935, in Livermore Falls, Maine, to Raymond Lear and Elsie…
HOPE — Peggy E. Curit passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2025 at the age of 66. She was born in Bangor, on November 26, 1958 to Alton and Ila Hood Hartley.
Peggy worked for a number…
The inaugural issue of the Town of Camden Newsletter (March 2025) has been published. It is available on the Town's website at www.camdenmaine.gov at News…
In a Wednesday night news release, March 12, Maine Senator Collins announced USDA funding to the University of Maine had been restored.
On Monday, the University…
Brittany Morse of Belmont has joined Allen Insurance and Financial as a scanning associate in the company’s Camden office. Her previous work experience includes customer service representative…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Jan. 6-17.
Belfast
Carl K. and Irene F. Philbrook…
Mary Ann Bryant, 83, passed away on March 11, 2025, in Camden. Mary was born on July 29, 1941, to Vernal E. Glidden and Evelyn Farris Glidden.
She worked many places in…
Last year, nearly 35,000 pounds of food were distributed through the shelves across Knox and Waldo counties
ROCKLAND — As part of MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital’s continued effort to help those experiencing food insecurity, the hospital has added a new Help Yourself Shelf inside MaineHealth Behavioral…
deadline April 18
ST. GEORGE — The Marshall Point Lighthouse Committee has three scholarships available to Class of 2025 graduates who reside in the municipality of St. George, Maine.…
OWLS HEAD — Louise K. Ervin, 101, passed away on March 10, 2025, at Owls Head Homestead in Owls Head, Maine.
Born on February 1, 1924, in Wiley's Corner, St. George, Maine, she was the…
APPLETON — Marlene J. Libby, 62, wife of Bruce D. Libby, of Appleton, died on March 4, 2025, at the Sussman House in Rockport, following a brave battle with breast…
Lynnette DeMartino Sproch, 72, died on March 10, 2025 at Sussman House in Rockport, encircled by her closest loved ones. She was diagnosed with glioblastoma in…
Freshly baked focaccia, warm cinnamon sugar donuts, chocolate chip & pistachio cannolis, and oatmeal cookies loaded with cranberries & white chocolate — it’s…
A Bird's Tale
Most of us who live in the northern part of the globe, even those of us who love winter sports and activities, can’t help but look forward to the return of spring. It’s just part of being…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Feb. 25-March 7.
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From Washington, D.C.: 'Our Adversaries are Watching Closely our Response in Ukraine'
Today, March 11, U.S. Senator Susan Collins and a bipartisan group of Senators delivered remarks on the Senate floor to call…
"This pause is temporary in nature while USDA evaluates if it should take any follow-on actions related to prospective Title VI or Title IX violations"
ORONO — The University of Maine System (UMS) learned Monday that its funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been temporarily paused, according to a March 11 news release…
'We hope that the State of Maine agencies and the Town of Rockport agencies do not take this incident lightly'
ROCKPORT — For almost four years,…
As the Trump administration moves to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, state officials face growing uncertainty around the future of school funding in Maine.…
CAMDEN and THOMASTON — Lyman-Morse has made three strategic additions to its leadership team, according to the boatbuilder, in a news release.
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UPDATE: Zachary Gilbert, 18, of Rockland, remains in jail after he was arrested for stealing $40,000 with other juvenile suspects from a vehicle in Rockland.
Gilbert made his initial…
SEARSMONT — Stillman "Bud" W. Whitney Jr., 59, died at home on February 21, 2025, following a short illness, surrounded by family and friends. He was…
UNION — Linda J. Rose, of Union, passed away peacefully in Rockport on March 7, 2025 with her loving husband of 27 years, Mark Hedrich, by her side. She was born to Janet C. and Raymond G. Rose on…
SEARSMONT — Ruth M. Merrifield, 88 of Searsmont, passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 4, 2025. Ruth was born September 9,1936 to Lawrence and Viola (…
TENANTS HARBOR — Gary Lewis Harper, 82, died peacefully Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a long period of ill health. He will be remembered for his kindness, loyalty…
When last year’s winter storms devastated the coast, Sam Belknap’s family wharf on Round Pond harbor in Bristol was saved by its concrete floor. The floor, which Belknap’s family poured years…
Rise and shine, Southport! Our classic breakfast pizza has been a morning staple for years—crispy bacon, melty cheese, and perfectly cooked eggs on every slice.…
I have been a neglectful nephew. My aunt, Pat O’Brien Shaw, lives just an hour up the road and I had not visited her in years. It is far too easy to loose track of family, especially as…
The vast majority of births in Maine — roughly 97 percent — occur in hospitals. But like the rest of the country, the number of home births has risen in the state in recent years, jumping 41…
Rockport Select Board must eliminate harassment of residents who operate vacation rentals to survive
This letter is written in response to the article "Maine Real Estate Trends" appearing on PenBayPilot.com, March 5.
These statistics show that, in Knox County…
