Larry K. Beck, 77, died of heart failure, Monday, November 5, 2018 at his home.

Born in Venus, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Raymond S. and Grace B. Bigley Beck. Growing up in Bradford,…

CAMDEN – It wasn’t the best of nights for camping on Friday, November 9. Cold rain and high winds rocked the Midcoast; nonetheless, 20 tents dotted the Village Green to help bring awareness to the…

UNITY — A Unity man was arrested and charged with alleged gross sexual assault Nov. 7, following incriminating statements made to a 9-1-1 operator.

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ROCKLAND — A Rockland woman has been charged by police with allegedly stealing two packages, one including confidential information from…

WARREN — Nancy C. Barrett, 89, died peacefully at her home, holding the hand of her beloved husband of 71 years, and surrounded by her loving family, Sunday,…

ROCKLAND — The following divorces were finalized in Rockland District Court in October.

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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Nov. 2-8.

Krystyl A. Robbins, 26, of Brooks,…

BELFAST — A man accused of repeatedly stabbing a Belmont homeowner Jan. 4 has been found not guilty by reason of insanity, according to court documents. 

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 2-8. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Oct. 26 - Nov. 8. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt

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CAMDEN – Louis C. Gricus, 59, passed from this life, Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport, following and extended period of declining…

SCARBOROUGH – Roberta Andrews passed away peacefully October 28, 2018.

  She was born April 1919 in Rockport, the daughter of Robert John Nutt and Amy Geneva (Parker) Nutt. She grew up in…

LINCOLNVILLE — Manley “Joe” H. Bailey, Jr., 90, died on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at his home. A complete obituary will be published later. 

Calling hours will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.…

ROCKPORT — The Penobscot Bay YMCA has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and…

The Maine Department of Transportation is updating its 2018-2050 long range plan, the purpose of which is to document MaineDOT's vision for the future, as well as to provide guidance and insight…

CAMDEN — The 32nd annual Camden Conference is titled “Is This China’s Century?”

The speaker line-up features a range of experts on and from China. Indira Lakshmanan, last year’s moderator,…

What can be said about a woman who has lived for over 101 Years?

She could be described in so many ways that it would take a lifetime to complete. She could be best described as simply a…

BELFAST/ROCKLAND — With multiple chants, including ‘no one is above the law,’ citizens of Belfast and Rockland took to the streets as part of a nationwide rally “in…

 ROCKPORT — A. Margaret “Stormy” Bok, avid gardener, swimmer, former assistant lighthouse keeper, dog lover, registered nurse, and matriarch of the Curtis School of Music in Philadelphia was an…

WALDOBORO — Russell James “Rusty” McPhee, 18, of Waldoboro, passed away unexpectedly on November 6, 2018 at LincolnHealth-Miles Campus in Damariscotta.

Rusty was born on December 29, 1999…

Linda Ripley Pressey, 65, died Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Maine General Medical Center, where she had been a patient.

Linda was born in Camden on September 27, 1953, the daughter of…

ROCKLAND — Rockland will soon welcome a new food truck, and bucking a seasonal trend, this food truck is designed for winter service. 

Kate Grinnell Miller and Mike Miller have owned…

ROCKPORT — The parking lot at the Rockport Masonic Lodge was full on a late October afternoon, with most spots occupied by first responder…

AUGUSTA — As an act of respect for the victims of the of the horrific act of violence perpetrated Nov. 7 in Thousand Oaks, California, Governor Paul R. LePage has directed the United States flag…

Midcoast Maine Indivisible, a resistance group of citizens who use “the Indivisible Guide…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Oct. 26 - Nov. 5. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

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Emily Rogals, 52, of Belfast, was…

AUGUSTA  — Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap, Maine's top election official, said Nov. 7 that the tabulation of results in the Congressional District 2 race will require the ranked-choice…

The race between the two candidates, Peter Sheff (R-Morrill) / William Sneed (D-Prospect), has yet to be decided.

Dana Dow (R-Waldoboro) has won the race for Maine Senate District 13 against Laura Fortman (D-Nobleboro) by a total of 10,262 to 9,762. 

Maryann Kinney (R-Knox) and April Turner (D-Freedom) are in a close race for Maine House District 99. 

Superintendent John McDonald, who leads Rockland public schools in Regional School Unit 13, has been honored with the Maine Department of Education 2018 Commissioner’s Award from Commissioner…

The race between Brian Phillip Kresge (R-Winterport) between Scott W. Cuddy (D-Winterport) has been decided with Cuddy collecting the victory. 

According to Natasha Irving’s campaign manager Melissa Sterry, Jonathan Liberman called Irving this morning to congratulate her, and concede the race. At that point, Irving had pulled head with…

As the final vote tallies are made, Jeffrey Trafton is reelected to his position as Waldo County Sheriff.

CUSHING — When Cushing voters head to the polls on Nov. 6 they will encounter a series of three warrant articles pertaining to improvements in Cushing’s Good Neighbor Park.

Warrant Art.2.…

AUGUSTA — Governor Paul R. LePage issued the following statement on the election results:

"I thank all the candidates for stepping up to serve the people of Maine and congratulate all the…

Nathalie Arruda (D-Orland) has won the race for Maine House District 131 against Sherm Hutchins (R-Penobscot), according to reports. Here is how local towns voted. 

Genevieve McDonald (D-Stonington)  has won the race for Maine House District 134 against Philip Brady, Jr. (R-Little Deer Isle), according to reports. Here is how local towns voted.  

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Votes continue to roll in for the Maine Senate District 11 race between Erin Herbig (D-Belfast) and Jayne Crosby Giles (R-Belfast).

Here are the results of the November 6, 2018 Question 3, transportation and waterfront infrastructure referendum, as they roll in from municipalities in Knox and Waldo counties. 

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Here are the results for Question 5 on the statewide ballot, which would provide $15 million, if approved, to “improve educational programs by upgrading facilities at all 7 of Maine's community…

Here are the results of the November 6, 2018 Question 2,…

Here are the results of the November 6, 2018 Question 4, a bond proposal for construction and remodeling of University of Maine system facilities, as they roll in from municipalities in Knox and…

Ann Matlack (D-St. George) won the race against Justin Thompson (R-Port Clyde) for Maine House District 92. 

CAMDEN and ROCKPORT —Camden and Rockport have collectively voted 2,896 to 2,357 to spend $4.9 million on renovating and repurposing the Mary E. Taylor School on Knowlton Street in Camden.

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Stanley Page Zeigler, D-Montville, has won the race for Maine House District 96 against Robert Currier, R-Belmont, by a total of 2,218 to 1,813. 

Voters going to the voting booths for the November 2018 were tasked with electing a Congressional Representative to represent Congressional District Two in Washington D.C.

In Waldo County…

Janice Dodge (D-Belfast) has won the race for Maine House District 97 against Bevelyn Zakia Beatty (R-Belfast) by a total of 3,641 to 1,509.