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AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

THOMASTON — Allen Andrew Carter, 70, passed away in his home after a period of declining health on Sunday, September 12, 2021. His beloved wife of 52 years, and loving caretaker, Barbara, was…

A graveside service for Emilio David Mazzeo Jr., 69, who passed away, October 28, 2020, will be held Friday, September 17, 2021, at 2 p.m., at St. James Cemetery, Erin Street, in…

WEST ROCKPORT — Judith Ann Dinsmore, 76, formerly of West Rockport, died on August 22, 2021 at Knox Center For Long Term Care in Rockland.  

Born in Camden on October 18, 1944,…

WARREN — Representative William Pluecker will be hosting in-person office hours for constituents Tuesday, Oct. 5 at the Vose Library located at 392 Common Rd in Union. 

The event will…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

nationwide crisis afflicts Maine

CAMDEN — A dearth of school bus drivers, along with a transportation system failure issue peculiar to just this fall, has resulted in a heightened…

WALDO — Ralph W. Russell, 84, former Tenants Harbor resident, died peacefully at home with his son at his side, in the early morning hours of Sunday September 12, 2021.

A full obituary…

ROCKLAND  — The following deed transfers were recorded from Aug. 23-27 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.

Appleton

Robert F. Bailey and Sharon G. Strong…

New US Cellular tower will not appear on November ballot, but request is forwarded to Ordinance Review Committee

ROCKPORT — The Rockport Select Board unanimously approved a sewer study at its Sept. 13 meeting. The goal is to examine the feasibility of extending sewer lines along Route 90 (West Street) and…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Aug. 2-20. 

Belfast

Doris T. Peaslee to…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

THOMASTON — Stephen Russell Blackman, 79, beloved husband of Virginia L. Blackman, was carried by the Lord Jesus Christ into His eternal presence on Thursday, September 9, 2021, in the…

AUGUSTA — Colleen A. Cox, 88, earned her angel wings on September 11, 2021 at Glenridge in Augusta, and flew into the sunrise.  

Colleen was born in East Orland on May 9, 1933 to…

CAMDEN and ROCKPORT — Annual tax bills were mailed at the end of August to property owners in Camden and Rockport, and both reflect a hike in the mil rate.

A mill rate is the unit used to…

BELFAST — On the evening of Sept. 12, the Belfast Police Department announced the arrest of two people on drug trafficking charges with one also charged…

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Probably because I lived by the school calendar for most of my adult life, with a teacher husband and raising three sons, September has always felt like a beginning. New clothes, new pencils,…

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CAMDEN—Peanut, a Calico-colored senior cat, had a good life for 15 years until her owner died this year. She landed at PAWS Adoption Center in Camden, where she now lives.

“I believe…

Sept. 14

ROCKLAND — The Knox County Commissioners will convene Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. to address a full agenda, which includes consideration of municipal applications for the county’s $7.5 million…

Rockport Town Manager Jonathan Duke updated the Select Board prior to the Sept. 13 meeting, to be held in person at the…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Sept. 6-10. 

Christopher Cutliffe, 47, of…

On Saturday morning, September 11, 2021,  Boy Scout Troop 200 of Camden held a solemn vigil from approximately 8:30 am to 9:03 a.m. in remembrance of the attacks on 9/11/2001.

Dominic…

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

Daniel G. Danforth, of…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported issuing two traffic citations between Aug. 18 - Sept. 8. Both citations were issued for failure to provide proof of insurance. In…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported two traffic infractions between Aug. 24 - Sept. 10, with both citations issued for failure to provide proof of insurance. In…

LincolnHealth reported 21 new cases out of 485 tests for the week of Aug. 30 to Sept. 5. Totals remain steady while the amount of testing has varied over the past several weeks resulting in…

WALDOBORO — The Maine Federation of Firefighters held its annual parade in Waldoboro, Saturday, September 11, 2021. 

Prior to the parade, 48 entries were on the roster for the…

All across Maine, people paused for a moment or more to honor a moment in history, September 11. 

The Belfast Lions Club turned out in large numbers Saturday morning for the 9/11…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

LINCOLNVILLE — Veselinka Kriste, 65, widow of Toni Kriste, of Lincolnville, died on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at her home.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family in…

On Saturday morning, September 11, 2021,  Boy Scout Troop 200 of Camden will be standing a solemn vigil from approximately 8:30 am to 9:03 a.m. in remembrance of the attacks on 9/11/2001.…

WEST HILLS, California — Mona Shafter,83, a long-time Rockland resident, passed away peacefully in West Hills, California on August 25, 2021, after an extended illness.

Born in…

WARREN — The Martin family sadly announces the passing of Marjorie (Marge/Marjie) H. Martin.

On Sunday, September 5, 2021 we lost our beautiful and wonderful mother, grandmother, great…

A celebration of life for Valeska Scott, who died August 14, 2021, will be held Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 2 p.m., at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock St…

ROCKPORT — James (Jimmy) Downs died peacefully at his home in Rockport on September 4, 2021.

Born on February 17, 1939 in Simsbury, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Robert W.…

Press release

The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta committee announced on Friday, Sept. 10 that all events are canceled this year, except the deployment of giant pumpkins on Main Street, all decorated by…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

WARREN — Jason Leroy Fogg, 31, died September 7, 2021 as a result of a car accident.

He was the son of Irma Wentworth and Albert L. Fogg Sr. He was educated in Thomaston schools.

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ROCKLAND — What is important to you about Rockland’s downtown waterfront?

The City of Rockland’s Ad Hoc Downtown Waterfront Advisory Committee wants to know. Fill out the questionnaire…

BELFAST — Cynthia Ann Spear Gilpatrick, 67 of Belfast, died September 1, 2021, to be with her Lord and Savior, after her 16 year struggle with Scleroderma and Fibrosis.

She was born…

ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Aug. 9-Aug. 23.

Cole R. Anderson, 20, of Camden, fishing without a valid license in Camden June 27, 2021, $…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

PALERMO — Dalton Arthur Malmstrom, II, age 50, died suddenly August 29, 2021.

Dalton was born in Rockland, Maine on February 23, 1971 to Dalton Malmstrom, Sr. and Evelyn Daniello.

WARREN — Gail Haviland Baxter, 79, passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at Windward Gardens, Monday, August 30, 2021.

Born in Medford, Massachusetts, April 20, 1942…

ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from Aug. 16-20 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.

Appleton

Wendy Thatcher Hall Est. to Robert L. Hall…

The Camden Lions, the South Thomaston Lions, and the Waldoboro Lions held a vision screening clinic during the Union Fair and Blueberry Festival in Union, Maine, August 21-27.…

‘I have big shoes to fill, but I had the very best mentor’

The board of the Megunticook Watershed Association said Sept. 8 that it has hired Aaron Bailey as nonprofit’s new executive director and lake patrol. …

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

Analysis

Boothbay region fishermen and community members are expressing concern over the New England Aqua Ventus project, a floating offshore wind turbine to be built two miles south of Monhegan. NEAV is a…

MOYOCK, North Carolina — Susan Gamage, 77, went to be with Jesus on August 31, at her home with her husband and children at her side, after courageously battling Alzheimer’s for over 3 years…