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Waldo County Technical Center’s (WCTC) Culinary Arts program made life a little sweeter for Hospice volunteers last week when they baked over 300 different types of scones for the organization’s…

BELFAST — Michael Thomas Greeley, 67, of Belfast, passed away on December 31, 2023, and Jarrod Michael James Greeley, 46, of Belfast, passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2024.

A …

CUSHING — The family of George and June Hoyt will hold a celebration of life to say a fond farewell to this beloved duo, each of whom passed from this life previously (June died December 13, 2019…

Thirteen volunteers, plus municipal officials and committee members, signed in between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. behind the Business Block in downtown Thomaston May 4 for the annual Town-Wide Clean-up…
Seeks to represent Thomaston on regional board

Olivia ‘Rūn’ FitzPatrick is running as a write-in candidate to serve on the RSU 13 School Board, representing Thomaston. She is…

ROCKLAND — Trekkers, a youth development organization based in Rockland, has named Kate Elmes its Interim Executive Director.

“Elmes has served as Trekkers’ Director of Development for…

registration open

ROCKPORT — Registration is now open for the Rockport Public Library Donut Dash 5K to be held on Saturday, June 8, at 8 a.m. The family fun run and walk will be held in tandem with the Town of…

BELFAST — Left Bank Books in downtown Belfast invites the public to a free talk and book signing by Maine author Martha Tod Dudman, whose most recent novel is Sunrise and the Real World,…

They continue to try even when things get hard

Several students at Thomaston Grammar School were recognized at a school-wide assembly on May 3, 2024.

Perseverance Awards were presented to Anthony Diaz, Ruby Benedict, Jayden Callahan,…

Loretta Marie Nash passed away on Saturday, January 6,2024, surrounded by her daughters, at the age of 89. Loretta was born in Rockland on May 18, 1934 to Dorothy and Loren Harvey Sr. Loretta grew…

ROCKLAND — Jane (Thatcher) Larrabee, 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Jane was born in Middleboro Massachusetts. Daughter of Ronald and Louise Thatcher. Jane attended…

New Listing!

Exciting opportunity to own a NEWCASTLE LANDMARK! Award winning restaurant/pub/lounge with exceptional (4 bedroom, 3 bath) residential space above and Damariscotta River views…

CUSHING — A graveside service for Herbert George Martin, 89, who died, March 12, 2024, will be held Monday, May 20, 2024, at 2 p.m., at the Village Cemetery, Erin Street, Thomaston.

A graveside service for Neil Lloyd Pollis, who passed away on March 3, 2023, and his wife, Linda, will be held Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 9 a.m., at the Maine Veteran’s Cemetery, 163 Mt. Vernon…

CAMDEN – As one bank leaves Camden, another bank is moving into the vacated office building.

ST. GEORGE — Robert Charles Collins, 77, born May 4, 1949, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in Tenants Harbor after a brief illness.

A proud native of Pittsburgh, he embraced the…

A graveside service for Walter A. Robertson, 96, of Thomaston, who passed away on January 21, 2024, will be held Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 10 a.m., at the St. James Catholic Cemetery on Erin…

Opinionated at any speed . . . Silvio Calabi

Upon this blue Maverick’s arrival, my first thought was, Wait a minute—I’ve already done that one! But no; that was the hybrid version of the Maverick, which we…

BELFAST — Belfast City Council will meet Tuesday, May 7, for its regularly scheduled meeting. Agenda items on Belfast City Manager …

UNITY — Members of multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a forest ranger’s request for assistance May 6, around 1 p.m., according to a media release from Waldo County Sheriff’s Lieutenant…

Meeting tonight

CAMDEN – The Select Board in Camden will convene May 7 for a regularly scheduled meeting to begin the review of a Camden Snow Bowl budget…

varietopia, waldo theatre

Welcome to Maine, Varietopia!

An old fashioned variety show barnstormed into Waldoboro April 30 when the nationally touring Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins played to a sold out crowd of…

6 to 8 p.m., French Conference Room, Camden Town Office

CAMDEN — PenBayPilot.com will host a Camden Select Board Candidates’ Forum Tuesday, May 14, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the French Meeting Room at the Camden Town Office on Washington Street.

‘People are throwing out more, not less’

WALDOBORO — Over 50 people from the towns of Cushing, Friendship and Waldoboro attended the May 3 meeting of the Waldoboro Transfer…

ROCKLAND — At least one Board member believed that the process was backwards. Shouldn’t the community decide who they want as RSU 13’s first School Resource Officer prior to a Board vote to allow…

ROCKLAND — The Friends of the Strand Theatre (FOST) announce the appointment of Anne Rogers-Popejoy as the next Executive Director of the Strand. Rogers-Popejoy succeeds Jessie Davis, who…

Scientists at MHIR are studying tick-borne illnesses and how climate change is increasing the number of ticks in Maine
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May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and scientists with the Vector-Borne Disease Lab at the MaineHealth…

CAMDEN — A graveside committal service for Melissa L. Winslow, who died February 23, 2024, will be held Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 2 p.m., at West Rockport Cemetery, Park Street, West Rockport.…

CAMDEN — Loving mother, accomplished artist, and champion of the arts and classical music, Monica Jean Kelly, succumbed to her battle with cancer on Friday, May 3, 2024. She passed in the company…

Barbara Ann (Littlefield) Grass was born on April 3, 1936, the only child of Elmer and Glennys Littlefield of Swanville, Maine. She passed away peacefully at Windward Gardens in Camden on May 3,…

ROCKLAND — A graveside committal service for Janette Escorsio Mills, who died December 15, 2023, will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 11 a.m., at Coughlin Memorial Park Cemetery, Rankin Street,…

ST. GEORGE — Kenneth C. Elwell, Sr., 79, died peacefully, yet unexpectedly, while doing what he loved; working outside at his home on his tractor, Monday, April 29, 2024.

Born in Rockland,…

With a career spanning over two decades, Hanneke Cassel has helped redefine what it means to be a modern fiddler. A driving force in the ever-changing landscape of acoustic music, Hanneke blends…

For those coming back to Maine, here's what's new...

MIDCOAST—This year, we are consolidating our annual “Welcome back” article to acquaint those…

I took a drive up Slab City on a sunny Saturday afternoon to visit a local business I have not previously mentioned. Up on the Belfast Road end of Slab City, stands the Cinq Petit Soeurs

Rockland Golf Club Men’s Group Results, Sunday, May 5, 2024

Team Points

1st Sean Fogarty…

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The Wave is mailed twice a year to homes and is distributed at key shopping and community hubs in Knox and Waldo…

On May 3, Camden Hills Regional High School Boys Tennis Team hosted Mt. Ararat, and defeated the Topsham team. The Windjammers now sport 4-0 record and will travel to Newcastle on Monday, May 6,…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 13-30.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a…

ROCKPORT — The community lost a good friend May 3 when Monica Kelly, the Executive Director of Bay Chamber Concerts and Music…

ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from April 13-23.

Robert Armstead, 67, of Union, attaching false plates in Union Aug. 1, 2023, $100 fine; attaching…

ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from April 24-May 7.

David A. Achorn, 63, of Washington, failure to comply with sex offender registry act, second…

ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds April 29-May 3.

Appleton

Jessica R. Deacon to Richard G. Deacon.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court April 26 - May 2. 

Wade D. Brayman, 65, of…

Bristol Parks and Recreation is once again partnering with Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust to host the scenic Pemaquid Beach Triathlon on Sunday, August 25. 

The Triathlon is a fundraiser…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity April 23-30.

An arrest or summons does not…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds April 22-26.

Belfast 

Established in 1984 by former President Ronald Reagan, National Correctional Officers Week is celebrated annually during the first full week of May. This year, that week will be May 5 to 11. At…

More than half (52.6%) of these tragedies occur when a child is “forgotten” by a parent or caregiver and left in a hot car.

The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety Urges Families and Caregivers: Once You Park, Stop, Look, Lock.

Vehicular heatstroke is one of the leading causes of non-crash, vehicle-related death for…

SEARSPORT — Friends of Sears Island is now taking registrations for free “Tiny Worlds” themed activity kits for children. In the springtime, tiny leaves and buds and creatures are emerging in…