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Yes! It’s that of year again, Memorial Day is fast approaching, and help is needed in putting out Flags in Cemeteries. This takes place…. This Monday, May 10 (Tomorrow).

Volunteers will…

THOMASTON — The Town of Thomaston will be holding a Meet the Select Board Candidates event Monday, May 17. 

Vying for one seat on the select board during the June 8 election are Charles…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 9, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

WALDOBORO — Earl Walter Reynolds, Sr., 88, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on May 7, 2021.

Earl was born on March 14, 1933 in North Waldoboro to George and Edith…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 23 - May 6.

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

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity April 21 - May 5.

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

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court April 29 - May 6. 

Sean Rohan, 30, of Lewiston…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 8, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 795.  

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 8, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

AUGUSTA — A bill from Representative Stanley Paige Zeigler, D-Montville, to increase the membership of the Lincolnville Sewer District Board of Trustees from three members to five received…

AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee gave strong support recently to a bill that would decriminalize possession of hypodermic syringes, improving public health…

CORONA DEL MAR, California — Ernest Dondis, born June 10, 1924, passed away on peacefully on April 17, 2021 in his home surrounded by family.

Known as Ernie by his friends and Dr. Dondis by…

Clarification: Property owner David Jacoby said May 7 that the fire occurred in a building on the property that was not used for business purposes.

WARREN — (May 3, 2021)

AUGUSTA — Senator Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, introduced a bill this week to improve Maine’s laws regarding spending by political action committees.

LD 1621, “An Act To Reform Payments to…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 7, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 794.  

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 7, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

NORTHPORT — Richard A. “Rick” St. Clair, 71, of Northport, passed away quietly and peacefully after a period of declining health on May 2, 2021, with family by his side.

Rick was born in…

Charlotte The Cow takes on Wendy’s and Michael Lee from State Farm

BOOTHBAY—A sign war trending all over Maine is bringing some laughter and lightheartedness with dueling messages between businesses.

Michael Lee, an agent of State Farm based in Waterville…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 6, an additional two COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 793.  

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 6, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

ROCKLAND — “I’m running out of options,” said Rockland Police Chief Chris Young. “I’ve tried everything that I can think of as far as advertising different media that we’ve never used before – A…

JACKSON — Lloyd M. (Buddy) Clark, Jr, 88, of Jackson, passed away on April 17, 2021, in Windham after a period of declining health.

He was born February 15, 1933, in Belfast to Lloyd and…

AUGUSTA — Today, Open Primaries Maine announced that dozens of former legislators have endorsed L.D. 231, the semi-open primaries bill sponsored by Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Lincoln.

Under…

ROCKLAND – “I know some people are seeing this as an opportunity to revamp the whole entire department, and some people see this as an opportunity for us to take apart a department,” said Mayor Ed…

Update: Wiscasset Police Department reports Pekich was found safe on May 6.

AUGUSTA — Rep. Stanley Paige Zeigler, D-Montville, introduced a bill Tuesday that would increase the membership of the Lincolnville Sewer District Board of Trustees from three members to five.…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 5, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, May 5, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 791.  

Below is a table of all the COVID-19 cases in…

RELEASED ON $2,500 BAIL

CAMDEN — A Camden man has been released on bail after he was arrested April 28 for allegedly having unlawful sexual contact with a minor.

Lawrence Singer, D.D.S., was arrested at the Knox…

AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills unveiled Tuesday the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, her Administration’s proposal to invest more than $1 billion in discretionary federal relief funds allocated to…

A funeral for Elizabeth Ann Shapiro will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at 11 a.m., at Riposta Funeral Home 182 Waldo Ave. Belfast, ME, followed by interment.
 

CUSHING — Maurice D. Young, 53, of Cushing, passed away on May 1, 2021 in Freedom.

Maurice was predeceased by his parents, Maurice and Patricia (Moreash) Young.

He was a 1986…

A graveside for Sylvia M. Harjula, who died December 10, 2020, will be held  Friday, May 14, 2021, at 11 a.m., at the Village Cemetery, Erin Street, Thomaston. The Rev. David English will…

A graveside service for Kenneth Francis Winchenbach, 86, who died March 3, 2021, will be held Friday, May 14, 2021, at 2 p.m., at Rockville Cemetery, Rt. 17, Rockport.

Betty B. MacArthur, 85, formerly of Belfast, passed away March 17, 2021, at Ledgeview Assisted Living.

The graveside interment will be held on Friday, May 7, at 11 a.m., at Grove Cemetery…

ST. GEORGE — Jennie Lee Johnson, 93, went lovingly into the arms of Jesus on her birthday, April 30,2021. 

Born in Rockland, April 30, 1928, she was one of five children of William H. and…

LINCOLNVILLE and BROOKSVILLE, Florida — Lawrence Pearse, 62, died unexpectedly October 26, 2020 at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, Florida.

Born in California, Lawrence moved as a young…

DANVERS, Massachusetts — The graveside service for Sandra Goodwin Sears, 83, of Danvers, Massachusetts and Lincolnville, who died on December 17, 2020, will be held Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 1 p.m…

Florance A. Merrifield, age 73 years old, died Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Pen Bay Medical Center.

She was born June 3, 1947 in Camden, the daughter of Albert William and Velma Rose Dennison…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 4, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…

Rockport’s wastewater fees highest in area

Members of the Rockport Select Board were recently presented with a number of options for how and where the municipality’s wastewater is processed in the future, ranging from maintaining existing…

ROCKLAND – The following deed transfers were recorded from April 19-23 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.

Appleton

Jane Boan Marasco to Charles Lazaroff.

APPLETON — Wendy Thatcher-Hall passed away peacefully Friday, April 16, 2021 at her home in Appleton with her loving husband, Robert, by her side.

She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on…

BELFAST — Eileen Ada Aldrich Dubinett, 81, widow of Dr. Nathan J. Dubinett, died peacefully on March 7, 2021 at her home in Belfast after a brief illness.

Born in Ames, Iowa on March 26,…

SPRUCE HEAD — Nathan Fuller, 94, passed away peacefully at Pen Bay Medical Center, with family by his side.

Born in St. George, Maine on June 24, 1926, he was one of four children born to…

A graveside committal service for Michael L. Higgins, 56, formerly of Rockland, who passed away peacefully, Friday, March 19, 2021, will be held Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 11 a.m., at Coughlin…

Training to be old ... deer fence .... an ambitious meal
Steve hardy

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Counting starts early these days, first thing, after letting Fritz out to pee. Back to the bedroom where the exercise stuff is set up. Don’t be thinking Peloton or free…

BROOKS — The annual town meeting for the Town of Brooks will be held Tuesday, May 4 at the Brooks Fire Station. 

The meeting will begin with a budget presentation at 6:10 p.m. followed by…

ST. GEORGE — Voters from the Town of St. George will cast ballots for the annual town meeting this month. The annual town meeting is set for Tuesday, May 11. 

Town Meeting will be held…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 3, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.

Each morning, the Maine CDC updates its COVID-19 data on its website with the latest…