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…
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Sophie, an eight-month-old old brindle pit mix, disappeared from her Brock Road home in Searsport Jan. 3.
She weighs approximately 30-35 pounds and is wearing a blue reflective collar. …
The University of Connecticut has named 10 students from Maine, including Benjamin Ruben, of Waldoboro, to its 2021 Fall Dean’s list.
The UConn Dean’s List includes…
In celebration of our recent holidays, a socially-distanced Love Lights Tree lighting ceremony was held at the First Church of Belfast. Pastors Dr. Kate Winters and Joel Krueger led a…
HOPE — December 5, 2021, Chandra Cherie Robert has passed from this life, but her spirit is returning to God’s eternal love and care. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, she passed…
CAMDEN — Paul E. Tibbetts, 89, of Camden, died on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Quarry Hill in Camden.
A complete obituary will be published later.
Condolences and memories may be…
BELFAST — Beverly T. (Tucker) LeBlanc, 82 of Belfast, passed away on January 4, 2022, in Belfast. She was born in Machias on September 6, 1939, the daughter of Sidney and Virginia (Crowley) Tucker…
eleven courses, four brown bag lunches on Zoom
Join Coastal Senior College for Winter Courses and Brown Bag Lunch Programs. Connect with others who share your interests, from painting in watercolor or the legacy of Francis Perkins, to a study…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Dec. 22-29.
Christopher Beeton, 33, of Jackson…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported four traffic violations between Dec. 22-28. Two traffic citations were issued for failure to register a motor vehicle, one was issued for operating with a child…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from Dec. 20-Dec. 26 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.
Appleton
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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Dec. 12-26.
An arrest or summons does…
CAMDEN — The Camden Select Board was due to convene for a regularly scheduled meeting this evening, Jan. 4; however, the meeting is postponed until Jan. 11.
The agenda includes a proposal…
Obituary
Joanne Scott passed away on Dec. 28, 2021 at Heron Point in Chestertown, Maryland, at the age of 93, with family by her side.
Joanne was many things, but first and foremost, she was a…
CAMDEN — Scott Rocknak, of Camden, has announced his candidacy for Maine Senate District 12, a seat vacated by longtime Senator Dave Miramant, who served the seat for a maximum allowed four…
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 following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Dec. 13-31.
Dillon J. Ames, 27, of Rockland, operating under the influence (alcohol) in Rockland Jan. 20, 2021…
Letter to the editor
As an accounting professional and small business owner, I am grateful to Senator Susan Collins for co-authoring the bipartisan STEM Education in Accounting Act. If successful, this bill…
ROCKPORT —In a three-count judgment issued Jan. 3, Knox County Justice Bruce Mallonee has directed the Rockport Planning Board to reconsider a site plan application for a new Rockport hotel, which…
a traditional agricultural fair
UNION — Union Fair announces its annual fair poster contest for the 2022 Union Fair. Poster entries may be submitted that reflect the themes of a traditional agricultural fair, which should…
October recipient of Co-op for Community
DAMARISCOTTA — Rising Tide’s October Co-op for Community Days (CCD) partner was New Hope Midcoast, Midcoast Maine’s only domestic abuse resource center, which has been open since 1981.
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Begins Jan. 10
LINCOLNVILLE — It was a long and careful process, beginning when the Lincolnville Select Board realized in early 2021 that the growing town needed more oversight of its municipally-owned assets,…
BELFAST — Bert Paul Skinner, Sr., 98, went to be with his Savior on December 26, 2021, surrounded by his family. Born in Ashland, Maine on October 22, 1923, he was the son of Lorenzo C. and…
WALDOBORO — Elise Belle Merrifield, 85, passed away at her home in Waldoboro on December 24, 2021.
Elise was born in Rochester, New York on March 26, 1936 to Max Andrew Karner and Helen…
LINCOLNVILLE — Our wonderful, complicated, beautiful and brilliant mother, Alden Leigh Monberg, left us in the peaceful wee hours of December 12, 2021. She was surrounded by her five children,…
last seen December 24, 2021 in the Lewiston area
NAPLES — The Maine State Police is assisting the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office with a missing person case. Both agencies are seeking the public’s help in locating Mark Conley, 67, of Naples…
a cable news habit .... the propaganda bubble .... protecting their town ....
I’ve developed a habit of listening to cable news all day long. It’s the way I filled the house with voices after Wally’s voice was gone. Now it’s just automatic: start the day with Morning Joe,…
contributing an all-time high since the program’s inception
Knox County Homeless Coalition and Rockland schools are among this year’s recipients of Maine Water’s Coats for Kids program.
Maine Water and its employees have again provided for the…
opinionated at any speed
You may remember the GV80 as the luxury SUV that Tiger Woods wrecked last February while he was in California for a golf tournament. Genesis—Hyundai’s Lexus, if you will—sponsored the tournament…
ROCKPORT — The agenda for the next Five Town CSD school board meeting has been set.
The meeting will be held Wednesday, Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Bisbee Theater at Camden-Rockport Middle…
Welcoming Year 2022 with a bang, pop and boom
ROCKPORT — The initial date for Rockport’s annual Holiday on the Harbor, with its full regalia fireworks show, was set for Dec.11, but bad weather pushed it ahead to Dec. 12. That didn’t work,…
ROCKLAND — The Good Tern Co-op natural food store and bagel café at 750 Main Street in Rockland, will bring the flavors of sunny Morocco to the public this winter in…
ROCKLAND — The agenda for the Regional School Unit 13 school board meeting Thursday, Jan. 6 is set.
The meeting will be held virtually at 6:30 p.m.
Meetings can be viewed on …
ROCKPORT – While family, neighbors, friends and strangers were all out today along the Main Street area of Rockport searching in the gloomy drizzle and fog for Siesha, it was a woman going to the…
ROCKLAND — The following divorces were finalized in Rockland District Court from September to November.
Eric J. Martin of Rockport and Stephanie L. Martin of Lincolnville, married Sept. 24…
LINCOLNVILLE — The school committee agenda has been set for the next Lincolnville Central School meeting Monday, Jan 3.
The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the school, and masks will be…
NEWCASTLE — Steve Feder, DO, has joined the practice team at Lifespan Family Healthcare, in Newcastle.
“Dr Feder’s patient-centered focus and team-based approach makes him a perfect match…
ROCKPORT — Leah Chapman Gaulin, 88, widow of Norman Gaulin, died on December 26, 2021 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born in Richmond, Virginia on March 7, 1933, she was the daughter of Ernest…
For many outdoor enthusiasts, ice fishing is one of the most anticipated activities of the year. Not only can you fish for many different species, but you can create memories with friends and…
ROCKLAND — As part of the Mills Administration's …
WARREN — State Representative Bill Pluecker of House District 95 (Appleton, Hope, Warren, part of Union) plans to hold his January office hours to meet with constituents Saturday, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m…
ROCKPORT — The Camden Hills swimming program hosted Ellsworth for a regular season meet Thursday, Dec. 30 in Rockport.
Ellsworth won the girls division 84-76 and tallied 100 points in the…
AUGUSTA – The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) and the Maine Department of Education has announced further revisions to the Maine CDC’s public health guidance for…
12 tips to start 2022 on sound financial footing
As 2021 comes to a close, 2022 beckons right around the corner. For many, the beginning of each year is marked with an ambitious New Year’s Resolution that fails to materialize.
Start the…
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…
no requirement for owner-occupied single-family homes that are not part of a rental arrangement
This past June the Maine State Legislature signed into law a new requirement that affects some commercial businesses, rental properties, and certain forms of housing.
The Office of State…
Based on numbers over the last three years, Knox County is seeing an increase in motor vehicle rollovers. At the same time, the statewide totals are decreasing, as are vehicle-related fatalities.…
ROCKLAND – “They stole our nickname for the field,” said Susan Beebe.
Beebe is one of several Rockland residents protesting a proposed subdivision at…
stimulating a knowledge and love of nature
BELFAST — The Belfast Garden Club has donated 22 new books to the community this year, expanding its library book donation program to include area schools for the first time.
“It is the…
