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A celebration of life for Jason Davis Hall will be held Oct. 19, 2024, 1 to 4 p.m., at the Waldo County Shrine Club, 20 Northport Ave., Belfast.
ROCKLAND — Mark L. Harding, 51, died Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Pen Bay Medical Center surrounded by his fiancée Tracy Abel and his loving family, after a courageous battle with a lung condition…
WARREN — Nancy K. Wollschleager passed away peacefully, Monday, October 4, 2024 with her loving husband, Paul Wollschleager, Jr., at her side. Nancy was born October 8, 1948, she was 76 years old…
WALDOBORO — Pamella Blamey, a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and dedicated educator, passed away on October 6, 2024, at the Sussman House in Rockport, at the age of 79.
Born…
UNION — James E. Freyenhagen, 83, died peacefully, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport.
Born in Brattleboro, Vermont, Jim was the son of Clinton and Florence…
Thursday evening, Oct. 10, the clouds blew away and the Northern Lights put on another spectacular production over Maine. People threw on jackets and found spots to watch the dancing aurora…
ROCKLAND — Trekkers announces the appointment of Stephanie Welch as its new Executive Director. She assumed the role on September 30 and succeeds Kate Elmes, who served as Interim Executive…
CAMDEN — Sacred Arts Tour returns with the creation of a Sacred Sand Mandala offered for peace, compassion and wisdom in our world.
Tibetan Buddhist Monks, from Drepung Gomang Monastery in…
Letter to the Editor
Pope Memorial Humane Society (PMHS) is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of the $75,000 matching gift campaign, generously provided by Martine Richard LaBrie and Dr. Henry LaBrie of…
This is a wonderful time of the year to take advantage of local, fresh produce and learn to make some new dishes! I love to help people highlight fresh vegetables and make delicious food that…
James M. Cotter, Jr., “Mike,” entered eternal life on October 8, 2024. He was born April 23, 1938 in Mount Kisco, New York to James and Katherine Cotter.
Mike retired as Vice President of…
ROCKLAND — Noel C. Oakes went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, October 9, 2024, just three days shy of his 99th birthday; he was surrounded by his loving family.
Family and…
FRIENDSHIP — Brian Simmons, of Friendship, Maine passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 6:30 a.m., at Mount Joseph Hospital in Waterville, Maine after a brief illness.
Born on July 21,…
In Rockland, two candidates, incumbent Nicole Kalloch and David Statman, are competing for one seat on the City Council.
Local issues before Rockland voters are:
Question 1. Shall…
The goal of every Christian is to have their life in the Lord. It’s all about relationships. To know His voice, abide in His love, and be immersed in the glorious light of…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Sept. 24-Oct. 4.
Grace Barter, 37, of Rockland, violating a protective order in Rockland May 19, 2024,…
Railfan and Railroad magazine reports that a September request for proposals circulated by the State of Maine lends insight to a proposed expansion of the Downeaster, the Boston-to-…
SOUTH THOMASTON – The garage doors to the South Thomaston Fire Station were open as usual on Oct. 7, 2024. A short time later, those doors were closed. From his house nearby, STFD Lt. Arthur…
ROCKLAND — Linda Reynolds, a beloved member of the community known for her passion for cooking and dedication to her gardens, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024, at the age of 80. Born…
A Bird's Tale
To most birders in the U.S., a roseate tern is a special bird that takes some effort to see. They can be seen regularly in only a few places where they nest in the United States. Roseate terns…
Charles "Chuck" Freeman Berry, 73, of Camden, Maine, passed away on September 15, 2024, accompanied by his son at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.
Chuck was born on April 1, 1951…
letter to the editor
In Knox County, nine out of 13 Democratic candidates on the ballot are women. Democrats across the nation are fielding more women for office including president. Men simply don’t know and some…
ROCKLAND - A St. George man was arrested on Oct. 6 for allegedly assaulting three employees at the Pen Bay Medical Center emergency room in Rockport
Isaiah Berry, 37, was charged with three…
BELFAST — A Winterport man will spend the next 22 years behind bars for the sexual assault, exploitation of multiple children after pleading guilty to several crimes as part of a plea…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Sept. 30-Oct. 4.
Camden
Shirley S. Brill and Liana S. Con Dickey to Suzanne…
three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told
WALDOBORO — The Waldo Theatre has announced audition dates for its holiday community theatre production of Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some!), to be staged at The Waldo on December…
Deadline Oct. 20, 2024
The application window for the 2025 WinterKids Winter Games is now open. As Maine’s only nonprofit dedicated to increasing outdoor physical activity for children during winter, WinterKids invites…
helping Maine better tackle common challenges, pursue solutions, and create more resilient communities
On October 3, 2024, Governor Janet Mills announced her appointment of Samantha Horn, an expert in land use and natural resource policy and planning, to lead the Maine Office of Community Affairs,…
BELFAST — Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to two free upcoming talks and book signings.
On Tuesday, October 15, at 6 p.m., Cynthia Reeves and Elizabeth Garber will…
CAMDEN — Henry Augustus Stone, 88, of Camden, Maine died peacefully with family and his pastor after a brief illness on Oct. 1, 2024, at Pen Bay Medical Center. He was born in Brookline,…
THOMASTON — Ellen R. Spring, 71, died peacefully, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Windward Gardens with her loving family at her side.
Born in Rockland, November 3, 1952, she was the daughter…
Medomak Valley High School varsity and junior teams both scored wins over Erskine Academy. The following synopsis is courtesy of Coach Andrea Williamson.
Varsity Game
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letter to the editor
Please join me in voting for Gordon Page for Knox County Commissioner for District 3.
I served with Gordon on the Owls Head Select Board for five years, some of those years as our chair. He…
letter to the editor
This fall, with voters weary of negative political campaigns, there is one candidate whose character and integrity are beyond reproach and stand in stark relief to the rest- Scott Cuddy…
Sunday October 6, 2024
1st Place Tyler Metcalf +7
2nd Place Mer Doucette +4
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helping others without expecting anything in return
During the month of September, students at Thomaston Grammar School have been focusing on kindness. Several students at Thomaston Grammar School were recognized for showing kindness at a school-…
Sunday morning we dragged the teenagers out of bed and piled them into the Odyssey. We volunteered them and ourselves to help Cyrene Slegona get her wood stacked. They grumbled, but they love…
Major Upgrade of Wastewater Treatment Facility to Begin
The USDA is awarding a $2.1M grant to the Winterport Water District. The agency also will provide a $1.1M loan to the District. Nationwide, USDA is investing $443 million through the…
The inaugural Writer-in-Residence for the Millay House in Rockland, Melissa McKinstry, a poet from San Diego, California, will be offering a two-part Ekphrastic Poetry workshop at the Farnsworth…
ROCKLAND — 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, as Rockland PD watched the skies and the weather radar, Pen Bay Christian School was watching the growing crowd that arrived half an hour early for…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Sept. 27 - Oct. 3.
Steven R. Mathis, 35, of Winterport, two counts of gross sexual assault in…
BELFAST —The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Dana B. Valleau, of Liberty, and Kathleene M. Valleau, of Liberty, were married Sept.…
Hope Works and Friends, a program of the Hope Library, continues this fall with a talk by Andy Swift of Hope who will share the story of Firefly Restoration Co.,the Hope-based company known as one…
BELFAST— Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 28 - Oct. 4.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered…
