ROCKLAND — Lucy Hilton Minder, age 70, died August 7, 2023 after a brief stay at Sussman House hospice. Originally from Rumson, New Jersey and later Oceanport, New Jersey, she was a resident of…
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Why don’t they learn about our town before they move here, try to change us?
OWLS HEAD — Owls Head Select Board member Linda Post, who has lived in this area all of her life, and in Owls Head for 50 years, can understand why people move here – the harbor, the airport, the…
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office introduces its new K9 team, Deputy Chris Taylor and K9 Lucy. Lucy is a 12 week old golden retriever, who was donated to the Sheriff’s Office by a local resident.…
Christian Persecution, Pakistani Jaranwala People
Blessed is he that considers the poor: the Lord…
Sunday August 20, 2023
Team Points/Pins
1st James Anderson/Mer Doucette/Charlie Brown +4
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Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
It’s another of those age-related disconnects that crop up more and more often: People in their 20s and 30s don’t know the Alfa brand. And a vanishingly small handful of…
The family invites people who would like to attend a memorial celebration of the life of Eleanor Hansen on Saturday, August 26. We’ll gather at Crawford Farm Wedding & Events at 1710 Atlantic…
A full Civil War living history encampment will be open to the public on the…
PORTLAND – A hearing is scheduled for Aug. 23 in U.S. District Court regarding trial scheduling and a motion to continue for the fishermen and seafood dealers who were…
Four Maine teachers were announced Aug. 21 as the State Finalists for the 2024 Maine Teacher of the Year program, including sixth-grade writing and social studies teacher…
Join us on Friday, August 25th from 9-11am for our second palette knife painting class with Sarah Spencer!
Learn how to use a palette knife to move acrylic paint in a…
Allen Insurance and Financial has again been named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine. This is the company’s 12th consecutive year on this list.
“We are honored and grateful to be a…
Appoints Simon Griffiths as Successor to CEO
CAMDEN — The Board of Directors of Camden National Corporation (NASDAQ: CAC) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Camden National Bank, announced Aug. 21 the appointment of…
LINCOLNVILLE — Lawrence “Larry” Di Giovanne, 76, husband of Margaret Di Giovanne of Lincolnville, died on Saturday, August 19, 2023 in Rockport.
A complete obituary will be published later…
OWLS HEAD – Based on the recommendation of a 7-member hiring committee of area firefighters, the Owls Head Select Board voted August 21, 2023 to appoint Steven “Skip” Hallett as the next Chief of…
Ken Gray has been working as a Realtor for over 17 years in the Coastal Maine area. His extensive listings include many coastal waterfront homes in Lincoln County. He has many investment…
With appreciation, the three Knox County Commissioners have signed a contract with Waldo County to pay the latter to receive and provide…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Aug. 14-18.
Appleton
Joseph Cammelieri, Christine Cammelieri, and…
OWLS HEAD — A bugle? To honor a firefighter?
In 2020, Jim Philbrook retired from the Owls Head Volunteer Fire Department after 45 years. Due to the “biggest disaster no one could foresee” (…
If you're looking for affordable spay/neuter services for your pet, look no further than PAWS in Camden. We are committed to providing accessible and affordable spay/neuter services to pet…
The Rankin’s Difference will remain the same
Rankin’s Hardware and Supply, on Union Street in Camden, counts amongst the friendliest stores in the Midcoast. Customers are greeted as…
OWLS HEAD — August 20, 2023 is hereby known as Frank Ross Day in Owls Head, Maine.
On this day, at the finale of a celebration dinner in his honor, the longest serving fire chief in Knox…
Climate optimism… Pickleball… Mr. French’s Barn…
You can see it in the way the leaves just droop a bit, with splashes of color popping up amongst the green. Feel it in the cooler…
Join us on Friday, August 25th from 9-11am for our second palette knife painting class with Sarah Spencer!
Learn how to use a palette knife to move acrylic paint in a…
KNOX COUNTY — More than $62,000 in Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) grants will help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Knox County in 2023. The nine…
WALDO COUNTY — Nearly $90,000 in Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) grants will help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Aug. 11-17.
Carlton Elliott, 34, of Augusta,…
WARREN — To those living in the area, a sudden noise was a reminder of metal being thrown into a dumpster. But then the fire department pagers started to alarm.
When a firefighter who lived…
BELFAST Belfast Police reported the following activity Aug. 11-18.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
We are on the countdown to Labor Day and the end of our Sunday Fundays with the Saltwater Hillbilly. If you haven’t seen this show yet you…
incredible bees, interesting night sky sightings
MONTVILLE — Friends of Haystack Mountain invites the public to two upcoming community events on Haystack Mountain. Both events will leave from the Haystack Mountain trail entrance located on…
BELFAST The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Aug. 11-17.
An arrest or summons does…
NORTHPORT — The Waldo County YMCA will host its 21st Annual Golf Fore Kids Charity Tournament on Friday, September 15, at the Northport Golf Course. Teams of four are invited to sign-up for this…
The slogan of Scouting is to "Do a Good Turn Daily." Members of local Scout Troops and Cub Packs will be working this year not only on badges and awards but also on ways that they can help others…
for children with physical and intellectual disabilities to play baseball
ROCKPORT — Five Town Little League Challenger program starts Tuesday, September 5, at 5 p.m., at Marge Jones, on the softball field.
Challenger is open to kids in grades K-12 and provides a…
ROCKLAND — Madelyn Kathryn Oliver Drinkwater passed peacefully on August 14, 2023 after a period of declining health.
Born May 22, 1926 in Bath to Maurice Everett and Minnie Belle (Rines)…
BELFAST — Anne Mills Jennings Feeley passed away on August 18, 2023 at the age of 76 following a stroke. Anne lived in Belfast with Mark, her husband of 50 years.
Anne grew up in South…
WALDO — A man has been arrested after allegedly impersonating a public servant, using his private vehicle to pull over citizens, according to an Aug. 18 media…
ROCKLAND — Lucy M. Kenney, 79, died at home, Saturday, August 12, 2023.
Born in Rockland, February 4, 1944, she was the daughter of Neal V., Sr. and Ercell Widdecombe Kenney. Educated…
Raised in Nobleboro, Stephanie has strong ties to the Mid-coast community. After taking some time off to raise her family, Stephanie is back in the real estate game and looks…
On Aug. 5, more than 100 attendees gathered on Hurricane Island to join in a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Maine’s newest field research…
two preview days, two auction days
OWLS HEAD — “The 45th annual New England Auto Auction is one of the most anticipated events on the international car collector scene,” said OHTM, in a news release. “The nation’s largest and…
Talya Baharal, Jacob Walter Wolf Flanagan, Gene Gnida, Antje Roitzsch
BELFAST — Triangle Gallery, at 8 Elm Street, in Rockland, is showing the work of four artists in August/September. The installation includes solo shows for Talya Baharal / Full Circle; Jacob…
ROCKLAND — Chester V. Dates, 85, husband of Susan L. (Pierpont) Dates, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.
Born in Orange, New Jersey, June 15, 1938, he was the son of…
ROCKLAND — A salvage attempt is underway to rebuild the deflated Knox County Regional Communications Center, a 911 call center for the…
ROCKLAND – This summer, Trekkers Training Institute (TTI) offered a 4-part training series on Youth Engagement. The sessions were open to the public and offered on a sliding scale. With the…
