ROCKLAND - David Rollin Coosard, 83, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August, 7, 2018.
David was born in Taymouth Township, Michigan on January 13, 1935, the son…
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Knox County Sheriff’s Office Detective Justin Twitchell arrested Steven Ridley, 67, of Nobleboro, Aug. 8 on a warrant charging Ridley with Sexual Abuse of a Minor Under the age of 16, and…
ROCKLAND — David Alan Kalloch, 68, passed away at his home on Aug. 3, 2018 after a three-year struggle with ALS.
David was born on Vinalhaven on July 26, 1950 to Donald and Marjorie Wiggin…
Taken by Lifeflight to Eastern Maine Medical Center
BELFAST — A Belfast teen died today, Aug. 7, following a collision Sunday when a motorist struck the bicycle she was riding, according to Belfast Police Chief Michael McFadden.
The teen,…
CAMDEN — Missie Ryder Stone died July 20. She had been coming to Maine for more than 40 years and became a resident in 2012 when she moved to Quarry Hill in Camden. …
JACKSON — John Y. Mollison Jr., 77, of Jackson, passed away at his home on August 2, 2018.
He was born in Brooks July 2, 1941 to John Sr. and Marie (Burke) Mollison. …
BROOKS/BELFAST — Stacy G. Lanphier, 71, of Brooks and Belfast, a co founder of The Waldo Independent weekly newspaper died Thursday August 2, 2018. Arrangements are under the care…
ROCKLAND – Are cruise ships avoiding Rockland in response to previous talk of moratorium? The answer depends on whom you ask. Rockland City Manager Tom Luttrell says yes. Harbor Management…
Islesboro Central School has hired a new Head of School, Charles (Chuck) Hamm. The Head of School combines the traditional roles of principal and superintendent. Hamm is one year away from…
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection confirmed growth of Eurasian water milfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) in the north end of Cobbosseecontee (aka Cobbossee) Lake in Winthrop. The…
New State medical marijuana amendments differ from Rockland ordinances; Council considers moratorium
ROCKLAND – Is a medical marijuana dispensary also a store? Must owners of a medical marijuana retail operation on Main Street cultivate the plants, as well? And, can the medical plants and…
State Police say they have identified the shooter of a bullet that wounded a Lewiston man Sunday at a disc golf facility in Turner. The bullet struck a man in the face as he was playing at the…
If found, call Knox Regional Communications Center, 236-3030
CAMDEN — A ball python, who resides in a home on Sea Street in Camden and was reported missing Aug. 3, has yet to been found.
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ROCKPORT - James J. Algrant, 91, passed away unexpectedly July 21, 2018, at Penobscot Bay Medical Center.
Jim was born in New York City to Victor Algrant and Ines…
EDENTON, N.C. — Allan R. Frontin, 75, passed away surrounded by family on April 28, 2018 after a long period of deteriorating health.
He was born on March 6, 1943 in Melrose,…
LINCOLNVILLE — Laurin J. Hickey, 85, husband of Joan Hickey, died on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at his home. A complete obituary will be published later and services will be announced. …
OWLS HEAD - Alice Wheaton Friedrich, 79, was taken by the Lord, Thursday, August 2, 2018 peacefully yet suddenly by natural causes.
She was born August 12, 1938 in…
ROCKLAND - Elizabeth Grace Barter, 84, died, Sunday, August 5, 2018 after a brief illness at the Pleasant View Center in Concord, N.H.
She was born on June 2, 1934 in…
Ground-level ozone concentrations will be climbing in Maine on Tuesday and are expected to reach unhealthy levels according to the Maine Department of…
Progress report
ROCKPORT — While private fundraising continues to help build a new Rockport library, three solicited contractor estimates indicate what to anticipate for construction costs. They are, to the…
CAMDEN — Kristen Ann McKellar, 32, lost her life unexpectedly on Thursday, August 2 after she was struck by a boat while swimming in Damariscotta Lake.
Kristen is remembered for many things…
ROCKLAND — Rockland police announced in a news release on its Facebook page, Aug. 6, that Officer Tyler Monsees has joined the Rockland Police…
Weeds higher than the corn ..... Blueberry pancakes ..... knitting workshop
We learned many years ago to pay attention to the weather in far-flung places, that and if the earth was moving in nasty ways. I don’t think we even touched on the man-made horrors that the cables…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity July 14-31. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
July 14
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BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity July 27 - Aug. 3. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
July 27
Lila M. Nation, 70, of…
ROCKPORT — Rockport police reported the following activity July 12-31. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. A person charged with a crime…
BELMONT — A Belmont man was arrested July 26 after allegedly admitting he had an ongoing sexual relationship with an underage girl two summers ago.
Christopher F. Beeton, 30…
ROCKLAND - The 71st Maine Lobster Festival Parade got under way on Saturday, August 4. Though protests had been suggested over the Maine Sea Goddess being asked to step down, and a request being…
ROCKLAND — The following divorces were finalized in Rockland District Court in June-July.
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Midcoast Leadership Academy is accepting applications for its ninth program year. …
Camden Town Manager Audra Caler-Bell confirmed in her Aug. 3 report that a cost overrun for the new pedestrian and bike pathway along Route 1 from Quarry Hill to Maritime Farm convenience store…
A Waldo County teenager was arrested July 31 and charged with class C terrorizing with a dangerous weapon after allegedly threatening Mount View School via social media.
Kevin J. Randall,…
ROCKLAND – The recently crowned 2018 Maine Lobster Festival Sea Goddess has resigned, according to a statement by festival directors. But the resignation has resulted in a furor of public reaction…
Group caught with heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine
SWANVILLE — Five people have been arrested following a month-long investigation into “the illegal importation and distribution of heroin and crack cocaine in Waldo County,” according to a press…
A Camden woman has died as a result of injuries sustained in a boating crash while she was swimming in Damariscotta Lake in Jefferson Thursday, Aug. 2.
Kristen A. McKellar, 32, was swimming…
ROCKLAND – The Dunkin Donuts on Main Street in Rockland closed briefly, Friday, Aug. 3 after a car hit an exterior brick wall along the drive-thru lane.
The single occupant within the car…
ROCKLAND – Firefighters arrived on scene of a small grass fire sparked by one of three insulators that fell from a Rockland utility pole, around 5:15 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 2. The insulator…
BELFAST — The new face in Belfast Adult Education’s main office was on the other side of the desk as a student less than a year ago. In Fall…
Today, Aug. 2, Superior Court Justice William Stokes ordered Governor LePage’s administration to release Clean Elections funds for which candidates have qualified and which the Legislature has…
The Coast Guard is asking the public to stay off federal navigation buoys.
“Climbing on buoys is dangerous and illegal. These are big, heavy pieces of steel that bounce around on the…
WALDOBORO — Waldoboro police responded to 130 calls for service from July 24-31. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest or summons…
Tours available Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ROCKLAND — The guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) will arrive in Rockland Harbor, Aug. 1, to visit the area and support the 71st Annual Maine Lobster Festival.
While…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court July 20-25. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Brock Gordon, 23, of Belfast, assault in…
CAMDEN — A local church group collected nearly 500 non-perishable food items for Knox County Homeless Coalition (KCHC) during their annual outreach week.
Members of The Pursuit…
No one on deck at the time
BELFAST — A stroke of luck resulted in zero injuries after an elderly driver mowed down part of the outdoor seating area at Front Street Pub with his pickup truck around 2 p.m., July 31.
…BELFAST — The following divorces were recently granted in Waldo County District Court.
John G. Lewis, of Belfast, and Robin M. Lewis, of Belfast, were married March 8, 1996, in…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity July 15-27. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
July 4 (late entries)
…BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds July 16-27.
Belfast
Bayside…
On behalf of Trekkers, my sincere gratitude is extended to everyone who made Trekkers' "Journey into Art" Silent Art Auction on July 25th such a successful event. Over 70 people joined us on a…
