BELFAST — SeaHorse Stables drew a steady crowd with their open farm fundraiser, which took place Sunday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their Belmont Ave.…
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CAMDEN — A celebration of Dr. Henry O. ‘Hank’ White’s life will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 3, 2018, at The First Congregational Church of Camden, 55 Elm Street. There will be a reception at…
Manager’s Report – October 23, 2018:
Fire Department
The Fire Chief (Jason) noted that…
A joint meeting of the Camden and Rockport select boards takes place this evening at 6:30 p.m. in the Geoffrey C.…
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Oct. 6-18. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Oct. 6…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Oct. 15-19.
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ROCKPORT – Quarry Hill in Camden and the Knox Center in Rockland have named Nobleboro resident Kendall House to the recently created position of regional assistant administrator.
House is…
AUGUSTA — The 9th annual Tobacco-Free Hospital Gold Star Standards of Excellence Awards Celebration, hosted by the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence’s Breathe Easy initiative, was held…
On the issues
ROCKLAND — Three candidates, Benjamin Dorr, Harold Dale Hayward, Jr., and Brandy Perkins, are competing for one seat on the Rockland City Council. In an effort to better understand their goals…
WARREN — A Warren man was knocked unconscious by a falling tree as he drove along Route 131 (Eastern Road), Thursday, Oct. 18.
Strong midday winds caused a tree to suddenly break, crashing…
ROCKLAND – Julia F. Gove, 100, died peacefully, Monday, October 15, 2018 at Knox Center for Long Term Care.
Born in Burlington August 30, 1918, she was the daughter of Norris and Elvie…
ROCKPORT — Rockport police reported the following activity Oct. 3-16. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. A person charged with a…
For U.S. citizens casting ballots from overseas
The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) has become aware of reports that some overseas voters are unable to access their state’s online voter registration and election systems. This is…
Volunteers monitor water quality of Rockport ponds
The Rockport Conservation Committee has partnered with the Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program to collect information and learn more about the ecology, health, and function of the ponds in Rockport…
THOMASTON – Charlene S. Anderson, 86 passed away October 15, 2018 after an extended illness in Rockland. Born in Rockland, February 23, 1932, she was the daughter of Robert Gordon and Arlene Smith…
FRIENDSHIP – Raymond W. Brann, Jr., 75, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Monday, October 15, 2018 at the Sussman House in Rockport.
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CAMDEN — Nils Glaesel Obel, 81, passed away in his home on Monday evening, October 8, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. His wife and her brother were by his side, along with his sweet…
More 1,000 trick-or-treaters anticipated
CAMDEN — Camden’s Pearl Street is a popular destination for Halloween revelers, and according to longtime residents, it always has been. Residents report counting as many as 1,200 trick-or-…
Details on Question 5
Maine voters will see several proposals on their state ballot Nov. 6 including four bond issues.
One of those bond issues, appearing as Question 5 on the statewide ballot, would provide $…
Maine released annual crime report
AUGUSTA — The Maine Dept. of Public Safety released a notice of its 2017 Crime Report Oct. 18, noting that crime rates continue to drop. But four criminal categories reported increases:…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Oct. 8-11.
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ORONO — The University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center (UMaine Composites Center) received $500,000 from the Maine Technology Institute to form a technology cluster to help…
If you have driven by the former Tannery site on Washington Street recently, you may have noticed a large pile of fill on the site. This fill is destined to be used in the cleanup of the former…
On the issues
ROCKLAND — Three candidates, Benjamin Dorr, Harold Dale Hayward, Jr., and Brandy Perkins, are competing for one seat on the Rockland City Council. In an effort to better…
ROCKLAND — There is so much history in Rockland architecture, according to Historical Society curator Ann Morris, that she wants to see it captured, bottled and appreciated. She spoke in support…
ROCKLAND – Phyllis J. Bickford, 84, died Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at the Woodlands in Rockland.
Funeral services in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, Rockland,…
Station nearly complete
SEARSMONT — The new 10,000 square foot Searsmont fire station, which held an open house for Searsmont and nearby towns on October 14, has received a $5,000 grant from Maritimes and Northeast…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Oct. 12-16. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Oct. 12…
BELFAST — What was once an…
Fire Prevention Awareness Week
As another Fire Prevention Week goes into the books, Rockland Fire & EMS would like to continue to build upon the lessons delivered to local school children by addressing the adults among us…
WALDOBORO — Waldoboro police responded to 117 calls for service from Oct. 10-16. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest or…
SOUTH THOMASTON – Carl M. Ilvonen, 93, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, Sunday, October 14, 2018.
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UNION – Mariann Holden, 66, left this world peacefully, following a courageous battle with Cancer, Friday, October 12, 2018. Her loving brothers and niece were at…
CUSHING - Evelyn Violet Kalloch, 91, passed peacefully away on October 10, 2018, surrounded by her family.
She will be dearly missed by daughter Victoria Levesque Hammond and son Phillip…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is warning the public of a phone scam in which a prerecorded message indicates that the caller is from DHHS and solicits personal…
WEST ROCKPORT – Nancy A. Hunter, 87, wife of Vernon B. Hunter, died Sunday, October 14, 2018 at the Sussman House in Rockport, following a long illness. …
Apples and Pears, oh my! ..... roads cleaned up .... reconnecting
Ice covered the windshield Sunday morning, the first frost of the fall. Back in the day, when everything was normal, that frost would come around Common Ground Fair week-end. So it shouldn’t have…
On the issues
ROCKLAND — Three candidates, Benjamin Dorr, Harold Dale Hayward, Jr., and Brandy Perkins, are competing for one seat on the Rockland City Council. In an effort to better understand their goals…
OWLS HEAD — Eugene L. Allen, 92, of Owls Head passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 after a brief period of declining health.
Born in Rockland on August 24th, 1926, he was the…
THOMASTON – Charlene S. Anderson, 86, passed away after an extended illness Monday, October 15, 2018 in Rockland. A full obituary will be published.
To share a story or memory with…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Wilbur “Bill” Bailey “passed over the bar” on October 12, 2018 in the comfort of his home with his loving family by his side.
Bill was born in Waycross, Georgia on June…
Trial date set for Aug. 12, 2019 for couple who allegedly beat daughter to death over span of months
BELFAST — Prosecutors in the case of the State against Sharon Carrillo and Julio Carrillo are requesting the two to be tried together, albeit with separate juries,…
The Details of Question 4
Maine voters will see several proposals on their state ballot Nov. 6, including four bond issues and a citizens’ initiative.
One of those bond issues, appearing as Question 4 on the…
The Details of Question 3
Maine voters will see several proposals on their state ballot Nov. 6 including four bond issues.
One of those bond issues, appearing as Question 3 on the statewide ballot, would provide $…
The details of Question 2
Maine voters will see several proposals on their state ballot Nov. 6 including four bond issues.
The first bond issue, appearing as Question 2 on the statewide ballot, “aims to improve…
BELFAST — A status conference convened lawyers for all the parties involved in the…
nonpartisan and does not promote any candidate, platform, or position on the ballot
The League of Women Voters of Maine Education Fund has released its 12th Easy-to-Read Voter Guide for the 2018 general election. This year’s guide covers the gubernatorial race, the federal race…
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Oct. 8-12. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Oct. 9…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Waldo District Court.
Sheri L. Gutierrez Cross, of Belfast…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Oct. 5-11.
Christopher K. Patten, 48, of…
