As election season is upon us, we need to weigh our options and make a choice, not choose a side. Two strong factors in my decision making include finding a candidate who respects each and every…

Elections are about many things but are always about one thing. As James Carville’s saying goes, “It’s the Economy, Stupid!” That’s why I’m voting for Steve Ellis for State House Representative in…

For those who already know Gordon Page, you also know how fortunate we are to have him as our neighbor these past 25 years.  

He's the sort of respectful neighbor who always has a friendly…

A cat and two dogs. Three buddies who loved one another, slept together, ate together, and  guarded the yard together. 

A black and white tuxedo cat from the shelter who had the personality…

SOUTH THOMASTON — George E. Geesey passed away peacefully on Sept. 12.  

George and his late wife, Rebecca M. Geesey (d. 2015), retired to Maine. They embraced their new 'home' town by being…

ROCKPORT — Karen Bernadette Mills (Kvorjak), 76, passed away on September 16, 2024. Born in Rockland on February 12, 1948, to the late Paul J, Kvorjak and Florence M. Flaherty.

Karen was a…

Lincolnville — Bruce Arthur Laycock, age 88, of Lincolnville, died peacefully at home with his loving family at his side.

A full obituary will be published later.

You may share…

It was Common Ground Fair weekend. The Maine Organic Farmers and Growers Association (MOFGA) has been holding this event on the third weekend after Labor Day since 1977. First in Litchfield, then…

BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court. 

Katie I. Perkins, of Burnham, and Brian J. Perkins, of Unity, were married July 4, 2010, in Unity and…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 12-19.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Sept. 6-19.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…

It was a nice fall day for homecoming 2024 at Medomak Valley vs. Lincoln Academy.

The JV girls game started out with a bang, they quickly took the lead about halfway through the first half…

Chip Curry is running for re-election to the State Senate in District 11.  I strongly encourage voters to return him for another term. 

I got to know Chip when I volunteered to drive him as…

Steve Ellis, candidate for Maine House District 38 (Waldo, Knox, Thorndike, Unity, Brooks, Jackson, Swanville, Monroe and part of Frankfort) is responsive to the pressing needs of the people of…

BAHS students taking the BMI's course of Marine Studies this fall with Ms. Genna Black and Mr. Chip Lagerbom have been taking water safety instruction with John McMillan. This will allow them to…

THOMASTON — Local residents, families, and community groups are invited to participate in Together for Thomaston, a community-wide service event taking place on Saturday, October 5, from 9 a.m. to…

Dianne “Deedee” Rice Conover passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024, with her four children surrounding her. She was 89.

Deedee was born to Meldon and Elizabeth Rice in Portland, Maine…

Does Rockland want a retired physics professor as a member of the City Council? 

David Statman is grounded in the practical aspects of life, food, housing, community connection, and healthy…

  1^st     Jordan Carter            +6              

 2^nd    Scott Hibl                    -1               

3^rd     Mike Bonzagni           -2…

THOMASTON — The new owner of a fifth wheel camper only had the vehicle for a short time when it caught fire in her Main Street driveway, Thursday evening. 

Firefighters were called to the…

UPDATE: A woman who fled the scene of a two-vehicle crash at the entrance to Maritime Farms in Rockland around 2 p.m. on Sept. 17, made her initial appearance in Knox County Court Wednesday…

PORTLAND — Matthew Burns has decided to leave his position as Executive Director of the Maine Port Authority to return to the Maine Department of Transportation in a new role.

Beginning…

Maine Preservation, a statewide nonprofit advocacy organization, has added Maine Lighthouse Stations to its annual list of the Most Endangered Historic Places in Maine.

The 2024 list of Most…

Rose Marie Frick, born in Irvington, New Jersey on January 30, 1931, passed away at the Sussman House hospice on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She lived the last years of her life at Bella Point in…

Medomak Valley hosted Erskine Academy at the Rockland Golf Club Sept. 20. Medomak won 7-2. Medomak shot 200 and Erskine shot 211. Joseph Wilcox was the medalist, shooting a 45. 

Joseph…

WARREN — A truck heading east on Route 90 veered into the trees and landed on its side just before a construction site where the Maine Dept. of Transportation is repairing a bridge over the St.…

Department of Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher presented the annual Employee and Manager of the Year Awards during DMR’s recent annual meeting on Burnt Island in Boothbay Harbor.

The Maine Public Utilities Commission has recently adopted amendments to its Chapter 815 Rules for electric and gas utilities to provide certain protections for victims of domestic violence.…

CAMDEN — Camden Fire Department had to wait for Central Maine Power Company to come and shut off power to Washington Street before they could assist a driver out of her car, Friday afternoon, Sept…

ROCKLAND — Trekkers is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our capital campaign, named The Road Ahead, having successfully raised over 90% of our funding goal. This remarkable…

WARREN — We remember Walter William Wooster, Jr, whose spirit departed from us early Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at the age of 57. Walt was a beacon of unwavering friendship, family loyalty and…

Lois Sharon Elwell, 71, of Augusta and Swanville passed away September 15, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends in her niece’s home. She was born on August 14, 1953 to Laurence and Julia (…

ROCKLAND — Judith Anne Childs Waterman died late in the afternoon on Sunday, September 15, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland.

Judy was born May 14, 1938, the second of two daughters of Ralph…

SEARSMONT — Basil Albert Pearse Jr., 78, of Searsmont, passed away peacefully at home on August 5, 2024.

A celebration of life will be held September 28, 2024, from 1-4 p.m., at Searsmont…

ROCKLAND — deLancey Cammann Fairchild Jr. (Cam), 74, formerly of Bronxville, New York, passed away peacefully at his home in Rockland, Maine on August 22, 2024. 

He was preceded in death by…

Waldo County General Hospital will offer flu clinics at several Waldo County locations this fall. The clinics, which are open to the public, will offer the flu shot in both the standard dose and…

According to the Maine Fire Marshal's Office on Sept. 18, 2024, the cause of fire continues to be undetermined. Vehicles were kept in the barn.

HOPE — Firefighters…

The West Bay Rotary Fall Grant cycle is now open and accepting grant applications. Twice a year, the West Bay Rotary Club of Camden, through its Charitable Foundation, provides financial support…

Lily Schoonover of Rockland has joined the team at Allen Wealth Management as a financial service coordinator. 

A native of Washington, D.C., Lily graduated magna cum laude from Byrn Mawr…

LINCOLNVILLE — Diane Rose Buckley, age 78, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 in Rockport, Maine, surrounded by her family.

She is…

ROCKLAND — The Rockland office of J. Edward Knight Insurance has made a donation of $600 to two local charities: Pope Memorial Humane Society and the South School Holiday Help Program. 

The…

Sundog Outdoor Leadership Initiative’s (SOLI) 2024 Fall canoeing program kicked off last week.

Over the course of 5 weeks, local students in 4th-6th grades will participate in two weekly…

Camden Garden Club is looking for sponsors of Camden’s iconic holiday wreaths. Every year, Camden Garden Club hand-decorates and lights 98 wreaths to adorn Camden’s lampposts for the holiday…

BELFAST — Join the extra fun in City Park this fall by completing the bilingual Story Walk that begins near the bridge to the playground and continues toward the ocean. Folks of all ages can enjoy…

We’re celebrating our 50th Birthday with a Party and Yard Sale!

Join us at PAWS on Saturday October 5th for some Pawsome Family Fun!   There will be fun and games for the kids, food for…

As a member of the Mid Maine Sports Car Club, I get to hang with interesting automobiles, including no end of vintage roadsters from…

The Saltwater Hillbilly makes a surprise appearance Wednesday afternoon at Brady’s from 3-6 to welcome the inaugural visit of the ship…

This 4600-meter course on the Androscoggin River in Brunswick, Maine was picture perfect with very little wind on Saturday, September 14th. Maine Coast Rowing were…

Another gorgeous September weekend day here in Maine and we were drawn to a peninsula that we haven’t visited much in recent years. We headed over to Thomaston and then drove south past the big…