BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court July 22-28.
Brian Carroll Jr., 37, of Dixmont,…
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A memorial service for Jay Moulton Balano, who passed away on December 16, 2021, will be held Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, at 1:30 p.m., at the Port Clyde Baptist Church, 861 Port Clyde Road, St.…
CAMDEN—It has been a twisty, tumultuous path for Blue Barren Distillery’s owners Andrew Stewart and Jeremy Howard. When they first opened on the “quiet side” of Camden in 2019, little did they…
Solar energy bid awarded and county has a new IT director
ROCKLAND – An early morning special meeting for the Knox County Commissioners on Monday, August 1, via Zoom saw a limited agenda. Commissioner Richard Parent was not in attendance. First on the…
This past weekend, the 350 SMAC Tour made its return to Maine’s fastest track for the highly anticipated Bentley Warren Classic. The 350 SMAC Tour brings the thrill of Super Modifieds to…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…
UNION — “That is one thing that I enjoy about this county, that everybody will help when it comes down to the wire,” said Knox County Sheriff Patrick Polky (effective Aug. 1, 2022).…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds July 18-25.
Appleton
Kelly Lindsey MacDonald to Evan M. MacDonald and…
OWLS HEAD – There were two nominations. One to the governor to nominate a Knox County Sheriff for the temporary vacancy. The second to the Secretary of State to place the political party’s…
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Chief Deputy Trundy has a lifelong investment in our Waldo County. He has grown up here and chosen to plant roots, raise a family, and pursue a career in our County. He has chosen a career for…
The University of Utah congratulates Lincoln Pan of Heber City, Utah, and Belfast, Maine, who was among the more than 8,000 graduates honored during the 153rd general commencement ceremony on May…
On July 25, the Maine Farmland Trust closed on the purchase of the former Coastal Blueberries Service building at 61 Common Road in Union, in partnership with Midcoast Farmers Alliance, a support…
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Golf Club hosted a pair of golf events Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31.
Below are the results from the gathering as submitted to our sports department.…
On July 28, the Town of Rockport honored longtime resident Doris C. Johnson with the Boston Post Cane, recognizing her as the elder of the town, at age 103.
Mrs, Johnson was born in…
The Rockland City Hall has closed for the day, Aug. 1, as some staff members have contracted COVID-19.
Tonight’s Council meeting will be held via Zoom due to the COVID outbreak in city hall…
kicking around in the family .... the bridal trousseau ... a handmade shoehorn
“I haven’t used this spoon to put sugar on my oatmeal since I was a little boy,” my dad said one morning some 35 years ago. Dad was staying with us the winter before he…
ROCKLAND — The agenda for the next Regional School Unit 13 school board meeting has been set.
The meeting will be held Wednesday, August 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the South School.
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LINCOLNVILLE — The agenda has been set for the next Lincolnville Central School committee meeting Monday, August 1.
The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the school.
A livestream…
STANDISH — Searsmont resident John Strassenreiter competed in his eighth Maine Senior Games track and field meet July 16 at St. Joseph’s College in Standish.
Representing the Kid’s Cancer…
pageant, fireworks, grand marshals, road race, and much more
ROCKLAND — The Maine Lobster Festival offering free admission every day is just one of the new changes coming to the Festival this year. The Festival will take place Aug. 3-7 at Harbor Park in…
David Butwin, a widely published national author on travel, sports, and culture, led the Owls Head Village Library July 21 Garden Gathering Speakers Program, using his humorous insights and…
A graveside service for Judy Ann Guptill Royce, 73 from Owls Head, who passed away, August 7, 2020, will be held Sunday, August 7, 2022, at 11 a.m., at the Seaview Cemetery, Tenants Harbor.…
Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi
It’s a baby Benz! Apologies, Mercedes, but I can’t help thinking of it this way. The fact that it’s an AMG, a hot-rodded Merc, only makes it worse because instead of…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…
ROCKLAND — Rockland Police have charged four teenagers for allegedly vandalizing property at Oceanside High School, according to a news release on the department’s Facebook page July 29.
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The Colonial Theatre is announcing a pause in operations effective September 18 while the search and transition to new owners go forward. From September 19, 2022 until new owners take over the…
ISLESBORO — Earl F. Durkee, 85, of Islesboro, died at his home on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Born on March 14, 1937 on Islesboro, he was the son of the late Donald A. and Dorothy Hamilton Durkee.…
LISBON — Stephen Jeffery Curtis, 65, died unexpectedly at home, following a brief illness, Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
Stephen was born in Rockland at Knox Hospital on December 9, 1956, the…
UNION – Wednesday, July 27, saw the opening day of the Union Fair and Wild Blueberry Festival. Union Fair President Matt Elwell said that there will be a little bit of everything there this year…
The Craignair Art Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition entitled “Third Watch” by Spruce Head Artist Katharine Cartwright through August 22.
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ROCKLAND — The Rockland Golf Club hosted a Ladies Association golf outing Thursday, July 28 known as the Athleen McRae Memorial.
Below are the results from the outing as submitted to the…
WORCESTER, MA — The following local residents were named to Clark University's Spring 2022 Dean's List:
Matthew Thomas J. Young, of South Thomaston, was named to first honors.
Andrew…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…
ROCKLAND — When a resident of James Street, in Rockland, vacated the house in 2015, that resident left behind a grenade, according to the Maine Department of Public Safety.
For several…
ROCKPORT — Goose River Golf Club’s Twilight and Ladies Leagues continued in action this week.
Below are results from the July 26-27 events as reported to the sports department.
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VINALHAVEN — Joan Phyllis Mitchell, nee Guptill, 94, died peacefully at Vinalhaven Eldercare on July 24, 2022 with her daughters by her side.
Born on April 2, 1928 in Rockland, Maine, she…
FRANKFORT — Victor S. Whitcomb, of Frankfort, passed away at Frankfort Assisted Living July 12, 2022.
Private services will be held at Maine Veterans Cemetery, Augusta.
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UNION — Joyce M. Linscott, 81, died July 23, 2022, at the Crawford Commons in Union, Maine. Born in Hope Maine on April 26, 1941, she was one of five children of LaForest and Hattie Creamer…
ROCKLAND — Gloria Jean Dinsmore, 79, went home to her saviour with family by her side on July 27, 2022, in Rockland. Gloria was born in Rockland on July 12, 1943 to parents Sylvanus Victor Chase…
BELFAST — Terra Faye Whalen, 36 years, passed away way too early on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at her residence.
Terra was born to Jeff Whalen and Donna Whalen in San Diego, California. Terra…
47 years later
BELFAST—She barely remembers it, but nearly 47 years ago Sierra Dietz, the owner of The Grasshopper Shop, used to play in a playpen in the window of The Grasshopper Shop’s original Belfast…
WALDOBORO — The Waldo welcomed over 60 local children in the RSU 40 district Thursday, June 17, to perform their original creative pieces on stage. Titled “Festival of Original Plays”…
This week’s Spotlight throws in a Thursday and a Monday event just to stretch out your weekend that much longer. The heat wave is over and the living’s easy.
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ONE JUVENILE SAID THEY WERE ARMED WITH SEVERAL FIREARMS
ROCKLAND – On Thursday, July 28, at approximately 2 a.m., Rockland Police received a 911 call from a juvenile who reported they were armed with several firearms and wanted to have a confrontation…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…
THOMASTON – Edna Phyllis Carter, 99, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the Knox Center for Long Term Care in Rockland.
Born November 28, 1922 in Rockland, she was the…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from July 11-20.
Nicholas A. Ames, 28, of Vinalhaven, domestic violence aggravated assault on Vinalhaven April 7,…
Acclaimed sculptor, educator and mentor Marylin Quint-Rose died on July 20, at age 95, at Knox Center for Long Term Care in Rockland, Maine.
Quint-Rose was born in Boston, Massachusetts to…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.
Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Golf Club hosted a seniors club championship Sunday, July 24.
Below are the results from the gathering as submitted to our sports department.
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