ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County…
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THOMASTON — Sarah J. “Sally” Jarossi, 90, of Thomaston, passed away peacefully with her husband of sixty years by her side on November 16 at her home after a six-year battle with Alzheimer’s.…
2025 WinterKids Winter Games, running from January 13 to February 7, 2025, will see schools from across the state competing in outdoor challenges with the…
The 'Hunger Hill' author's tips on plot, character, Maine, and AI
For National November Writing Month, we turn to Philip C. Baker, author of Hunger Hill, a crime thriller set in Maine.…
Push for regionalized service
After Rockport submitted an…
letter to the editor
Depleted and weary four days following a red sweep of America.
Still impossibly tired of, and from, the 2024 campaign I laced up my Blue running shoes. I might only run a short distance,…
BELFAST — Belfast Maskers' new Artistic Director Tucker Atwood unveiled the 2025 season of productions during Maskers' annual meeting, November …
CAMDEN — Hilary Carr Jones, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully, November 15, 2024, in Camden, Maine, at the…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Belinda A. Chapman, 72, of South Thomaston, passed away peacefully, Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport, surrounded by her loving family.
Born…
Leann Cailler, a personal insurance account executive with Allen Insurance and Financial, has earned the Safeco Insurance Award of Distinction and has been named a producer of the year for…
'Potential here for meaningful consequences for how Rockport funds wastewater treatment'
CAMDEN — Wednesday evening, Nov. 20, a small group of Camden and Rockport will gather in Camden Town Manager Audra Caler's office to advance the wastewater interests of both towns.
It has…
Most mornings, as soon as the sun rises enough, I let my little Belladonna out of the crate where the insecure little rescue pup prefers to sleep. After feeding her and her big brother and…
October Students of the Month from Medomak Valley High School are: Rachel Barbour, sophomore; Abigail Kopishke, freshman; Sadie Smith, junior; and Mohamedi Ngido, senior…
including Belfast and Warren residents
AUGUSTA — Maine School of Science and Mathematics students excelled at this year’s Maine Youth in Government program, held in Augusta over the Veterans' Day…
Governor Janet Mills announced November 15, 2024, that Commissioner of the Maine Department of Professional & Financial Regulation (DPFR) Anne Head will retire at…
supports easing housing development costs
ROCKPORT — At its regularly scheduled Nov. 12 meeting, the Rockport Select Board approved a Samoset Resort sewer fee abatement, heard about the town’s requirement to produce another report to the…
Agreement signed for Schooner 'Mercantile' to winter-over in Camden Harbor
CAMDEN — The Camden Select Board…
The University of Maine has selected a new buyer for the Hutchinson Center following a repeat of a request for proposals in October.
Waldo Community Action Partners plans…
ROCKLAND — Albert E. Colson, Sr., 84, went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, at Pen Bay Medical Center on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Born in Rockland on March 23, 1940, he was one of…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Nov. 8-16.
August H. Vishweger II, 34, of Frankfort, probation violation in Searsport June 5,…
SEARSMONT — Robbins Lumber, in Searsmont, is without one of its control rooms after a fire Saturday afternoon, Nov. 16, 2024. The room, which operates one of two kilns on the side of the property…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Nov. 4-8…
Bay Chamber is offering a ukelele workshop, Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Even if they’ve played for years, ukulele players often feel stuck at the starting line,…
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida — Douglas Elwyn Peters Sr., aged 74, passed away on October 20, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Born on July 11, 1950, Doug…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 8-15.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent…
opinion
Everyone blames the farmers. It’s one of the most persistent myths of modern American culture. We are convinced that daylight saving time must have been created to benefit farmers, and no matter…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Nov. 1-13.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…
The Bumble has arrived and is here to make your Littles and YOU smile! He is taller than our Trap Tree and you can't miss this wonder of the season at Brady's! Join…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds July 29 - Aug. 2.
Belfast
Fern L.M. Healy to…
Mr. Wat's popular Thai rice and noodles dishes are back on the menu
ROCKLAND—Spice Pizzeria, which reopened mid-September in its new Rockland location, is hitting its stride.
Aphiwat Ruklittikul (Mr. Wat), who formerly owned Mr. Wat's in Rockport, took a…
BELFAST — The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Awards Gala on Friday, November 8, 2024, in the Bay View Room of the United Farmers Market of Maine, in downtown…
Waldo County Technical Center’s (WCTC) Early Childhood and K - 8 Education program has been reinstated and redesigned after a several year hiatus.
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WALDOBORO — Aloysius ‘Al’ J. O’Donnell Jr., 88, of Waldoboro, passed away on November 7, 2024, at Midcoast Hospital in Brunswick with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 20,…
ROCKPORT — Carolee M. Hyssong, age 98, died November 10, 2024, six days short of her 99th birthday.
Born in St. George, November 16, 1925, she was the daughter of Ralph H. and Gladys L.…
two workshops offered online
Maine Seacoast Mission is offering a series of workshops for high school and college students, as well as their parents, to help with transition to college or…
THOMASTON - Anthony Leo, who had been placed on unpaid administrative leave in October 2023 as the chief of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services departments in Thomaston pending an…
CAMDEN — Leann Cailler, a personal insurance account executive with Allen Insurance and Financial, has earned the Safeco Insurance Award of Distinction and has been named a producer of the year…
CAMDEN and WATERVILLE — Mindy Maheu and Jennifer Coffin, personal insurance account executives with Allen Insurance and Financial, have been honored with the Safeco Insurance Award of Excellence,…
"digital applications began pouring in as soon as they were opened"
When Waldo Community Action Partners (WCAP) introduced their new online digital application process for the Neighbor for Neighbor Coalition earlier this fall, they knew it would make registering…
ROCKLAND — J. Edward Knight Insurance announces a $1,000 donation to Trekkers, a local organization dedicated to empowering young people through outdoor adventure and mentorship. This generous…
On October 20, 2024, in God’s embrace and with the love of her dedicated family in her heart, Violet Boggs Martin concluded her journey on this earth.
Born February 28, 1935 to Leland and…
Welcome to the return of Taco Tuesday, Rib Wednesday, AYCE Haddock Fry Thursday, Comfort Food Friday, & Prime Rib Saturday!! We have been testing some amazing…
PALERMO — A driver is in critical condition following a Nov. 12, crash, which occured in Palermo, according to a media report from Waldo County Sheriff's Lieutenant Cody Laite. …
A Bird's Tale
It’s pretty bizarre by any standard: a bird species of the southwestern U.S., Mexico, and the Greater Antilles appearing in numbers in late fall in…
Axiom Technologies partners with Pioneer Consulting and SubCom for island broadband
Isle Au Haut installed its first subsea telecommunications cable Sunday, Nov. 10, establishing broadband access for the year-round island community.
The 10km submarine cable connects Isle…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Nov. 4-10.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…
ROCKPORT — Jane T. Frantz, 76, passed away peacefully at the Sussman House on October 15, 2024. Born December 20, 1947 in Bluefield, West Virginia to the late William O. Tracy Jr. and Isabel Curry…
VINALHAVEN — Tess Joanne Reidy passed peacefully in the arms of her family on November 9th at 8 o’clock in the morning.
Born in Rockport, June 21, 2003, Tess fought her entire life against…
travels to Vermont for New England competition
Camden Hills Regional High School Mountain bike team has won the Eastern Division of the Northern New England Mountain Bike Series. And last weekend, they traveled to Woodstock…
