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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court
Bart A. Langley, 57, of Hermon, probation violation in Belfast Sept. 15, 2020, three years in…
FALMOUTH — Alex Gayton, assistant EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) coordinator and social media coordinator and Kathy Savoie, Extension…
At a recent Friday home football game, the Belfast Lions Club made a donation to the RSU 71 School District's capital campaign to rebuild the Belfast Area High School…
ROCKPORT — Have your kids outgrown their winter gear? Do you have gear that is no longer working for you or your family?
The annual Camden Hills Regional High School Ski Team Ski Sale will…
The Maine Department of Marine Resources is holding an auction for 422 lobster traps. The items for bid include eight lots of 50 traps, and one lot of 22 traps. Traps…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Sept. Oct. 28-…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Oct. 18-31.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and…
BELFAST —Belfast Police reported the following activity Oct. 7-31.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is holding an Honor a Veteran contest, an online campaign that gives community members the opportunity to nominate a veteran or active…
WALDOBORO — Barbara Marie (Gushee) Borzoni, 91, of Waldoboro, Maine, passed away peacefully at the Sussman House on Oct 29, 2024.
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The Spot finds a new home in Rockland
ROCKLAND—Locals now have another place to grab lunch or dinner, and "S" marks "The Spot."
The Spot
The Spot, owned and operated…
letter to the editor
Jan Dodge has such a joyful, powerful gift for connecting with people and getting things done. She’s been endorsed by;
- Maine Education Association (representing teachers & school…
letter to the editor
I am a voter from Freedom and wholly support Elise Brown who is running for Western Waldo County's District 3 County Commissioner.
I first met Elise at an event…
letter to the editor
Maine Senator Chip Curry is running for reelection in Senate District 11 in Waldo County. He has held this seat since 2020 when he assumed office and is doing a…
letter to the editor
Ok, Dems, my tolerance for your foolishness has evaporated.
Your dominance of the Maine State House and political process has been productive for you, your success…
PenBayPilot.com has circulated questions to the two candidates, Elise S. Brown, D-Liberty, and Timothy Allen Parker, Jr., R-Unity, who are competing for one open seat on the Waldo County…
letter to the editor
In Belfast, I’ve gone to a lot of meetings and worked on committees that focus on ways to be more sustainable both economically and environmentally. Representative Jan Dodge, who represents the…
letter to the editor
This election season, voters in Maine House District 38, which includes Brooks, Waldo, Swanville, Jackson, Monroe, Knox, Thorndike, Unity and western Frankfort, have an exciting choice in…
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Beauty, Energy-Efficiency and Incredible Savings
- The federal government offers an…
letter to the editor
I’ve had the privilege of knowing Ray Thombs for 21 years, and in that time, he has exemplified genuine leadership and selflessness. Ray’s strength, humility, and commitment to truth are…
letter to the editor
I’m proud to cast my vote for Steve Ellis to represent State House District 38 (Unity, Thorndike, Jackson, western Frankfort, Monroe, Knox, Brooks, Swanville, and Waldo).
I find Steve…
Letter to the editor
I'm writing in support of Mike Ray, who is running to represent House District 40. The included towns are Appleton, Islesboro, Liberty, Lincolnville, Montville, Morrill and Searsmont…
letter to the editor
What do freedom and security mean to you?
Freedom to choose what you do with your body? Freedom to choose who you love and when or if you have children? Freedom to care for a newborn child…
On Oct. 31, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Maine State Director Rhiannon Hampson announced a grant of $3.7 million to Direct Communications (formerly UniTel, Inc) to provide…
Special Edition!
As the sun was setting over Lincolnville, I arrived…
A small sampling of Halloween 2024 in Rockland pulls forth an abundance of creativity exuding from larger hearts that took advantage of 66 degree temperatures as residents and entities spilled…
CHILLS on their way to the semifinals
ROCKPORT - At a home Class A semifinal game Oct. 31, Camden Hills Regional High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team faced a familiar foe(and not just because it's another mountain team!)…
TROY — Steven H. Piper, age 63, of Troy, Maine, passed away on October 26, 2024, at Eastern Maine Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born in…
ROCKPORT — Camden Hills Regional High School students are hosting a fundraiser Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 4 - 8 p.m., at Flatbread Pizza, in Rockport. A percentage of every pizza sold (eat-in and…
"Come carrying your emotional baggage and leave lighter"
BELFAST — Rhythm Sanctuary Belfast will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, from 6 - 9 p.m., at the First Church in Belfast.…
ROCKPORT — Doris Charlotte Johnson of Rockport, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 25, 2024 at the age of 105.
She was born in Richmond Hill, Queens, New York on Dec. 30, 1918 to…
UNION — The Union Fair is now accepting bids for the naming rights of its stage. The winning business will determine the name of the stage and will be able to create its own…
The Ghost Trap, a film based on the Lincolnville resident Kay Stephens book of the same name, will screen in Belfast Nov. 1 through 7, and in Rockland at the Strand Theatre, Nov. 10.…
New listings added each week until Halloween
As we approach The Midnight Hour in the Midcoast, here is a comprehensive list of Halloween-themed events everyone can enjoy. From parties to movies, poetry to theater, here are the color-coded…
Lighthouses may be beacons of light and hope for some; for others, they are haunted places. With their rugged seaside locations, connection to shipwrecks, and other maritime accidents during…
letter to the editor
I have known Marc Ratner for about a decade and plan to vote for him enthusiastically in November as our next Knox County Commissioner. Marc’s public safety background, extensive experience with…
KNOX — Calvin R. Clark, 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Knox with his family and his dogs.
There will be a celebration…
SPRUCE HEAD — Roger Francis Yattaw Sr. passed away on the anniversary of his birth, surrounded by loved ones at the Sussman House.
Born in Rockport in the early morning hours of October…
ROCKLAND — Julia L. Tupper, died peacefully, Sunday, October 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at the Sussman House in Rockport, just one day shy of her 88th birthday. Born in Rockland,…
Mary Lou (Giggie) Nealley passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren on October 23, 2024. She was celebrated with laughter, tears and love. She…
WALDOBORO — The world lost an excellent brother, uncle, friend, and machinist as Carl D. Waterman passed away at home in Waldoboro on October 25, 2024, after a period of failing health. Carl was…
PITTSFORD, New York — Craig Newbold Parsons, 74, of Pittsford, New York, beloved husband to Sandra Parsons, died October 22, 2024, suddenly on the family property in Tenants Harbor, Maine.
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I'm writing to urge the voters of House District 37 to join me in protecting the autonomy of women and vote for Scott Cuddy as our State Representative. The towns in this district are…
MIDCOAST — It was through Facebook that the news arrived Oct. 28 from Hugo, Oklahoma: Rosie the Elephant had died. From Hugo to Hope, Maine, the community that knew her and her unique story is…
letter to the editor
I cannot accept what America may become if the likes of Reagan Paul wins her election. I strongly believe in the founding father's vision: Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness for all of us…
letter to the editor
Abortion is a very difficult subject for a lot of women. Unfortunately, it's not for men. With all the controversy surrounding “Roe versus Wade” and other commentary about who should get an…
letter to the editor
As this election season unfolds, some Republicans have contended that while they find Trump to be morally and ethically reprehensible, they will still hold their noses and vote the Republican…
