CAMDEN — Arnold Beavers Whitaker, 93, of Camden, passed away July 19, 2018 at Sussman House, from complications of Alzheimer's and cancer.
He was born May 17, 1925 in Westfield, NJ to…
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SEARSPORT — Kenneth L. Shute, 87, passed away April 25, 2018 at his residence in Searsport. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 1 p.m. August 4 at Mount Hope Cemetery,…
LOS ANGELES — Training completed by Head Start executive Jessica Francis will ultimately benefit children and their families from Waldo Community Action Partners…
WINTERPORT — Mabelle (Bither) Nealley, 88, of Winterport passed away on June 16, 2018 in Bangor.
An interment will be held at Pilgrims Home Cemetery in Monroe on Saturday July 28,…
Hekyl and Jekyl .... summer picnic ..... another diary
I wish I’d kept a journal. Ralph Richards, rural mailman, did; he wrote five lines every day, 1908 to the day he died in the 1960s. So did Arno Knight, though he was a real writer, filling a whole…
WARREN (7/27/18) – As of Friday, July 27, Sydney Faulkingham, of Alna, remains in critical condition at Maine Medical Center, according to the hospital’s media spokesperson.
Due to…
CAMDEN – Walter E. Henderson, age 65, embarked on the adventure of a lifetime…. Saturday, July 14, passing gently with his wife, Annie, by his side after a prolonged illness with…
BELFAST — Belfast Police have arrested a man in relation to a March incident in Belfast City Park where two boys were sexually propositioned by a stranger.
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CAMDEN - Sally Elaine Dannenbaum, 89, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 in Camden Maine.
She was born in New York, the daughter of Maurice and Tilly Moss. She is…
OWLS HEAD - Makayla Lucy O’Hara-Damon, age 12, passed away peacefully July 13, 2018, at home, surrounded by her Nannie, Deborah McMahan Damon and her nurses, Shannon Brady Franklin, Carol Ann…
Sept. 20-22
The Boothbay community welcomes all to join us for three days of Maine’s best food, beer, wine, entertainment and music for all to enjoy. There will be something for everyone!
The first-…
Mariners reminded to use local pump-out services
ROCKPORT — Goodie’s Beach at Rockport Harbor was closed for several days last weekend, following a reported spill of raw sewage from a schooner departing the town dock Friday, July 13. The U.S.…
Cumberland County Courts
Sumner Lipman of Lipman and Katz, and James Belleau of Trafton, Matzen, Belleau and Frenette appeared in Cumberland County Superior Court in Portland to file a class action suit July 19 on behalf…
ROCKPORT - Barbara Jean Chapman, 51, died unexpectedly, Monday, July 16, 2018 at her home.
She was born September 4, 1966 in Camden, the daughter of Linda Ann Light…
Rockland Fire and EMS
ROCKLAND – Brian Sullivan’s walking route to school as a child led him past Augusta’s Hartford Fire Station. On a few occasions, as he passed, a crew member inside happened to be sliding down the…
SOUTH THOMASTON – Passengers of a motorboat encountered an unexpected crowd, Thursday, July 19, after the lower unit of the outboard motor attached to their boat hit a submerged rock near Hewitt…
BOSTON — The Coast Guard is asking the public to label their kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards with their name and phone number after an influx of cases this summer involving…
CAMDEN — The memorial service for Barbara Burton Lannamann, 89, of Camden who died on June 20, 2018, will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, July 23, 2018 at the First Congregational Church…
ROCKPORT — The Rockport Fire Department Inc. will hold its fourth annual voluntary boot drive fundraiser Friday, Aug. 10, from 1 to 6 p.m. at…
ROCKLAND — A Warren man who was arrested by police July 9 for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman remains at the Knox County Jail.…
ROCKLAND — The Knox County grand jury met July 9-10 and indicted 18 defendants. An indictment does not imply guilt.
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On July 10, the Maine Public Utilities Commission gave the company hired to audit Central Maine Power’s meter and billing system the green light to conduct an investigation into CMP’s…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court July 6-12.
Wayne A. Parsons, 49, of Swanville, nonsupport of dependents in Swanville July 1, 2015,…
Lincoln County District Attorney
The following are indictments the grand jury reached for July in District VI. Indictments list charges. They are not convictions.
Branden R. Belanger, 47, of Mexico, indicted for…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 8-13. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
July 9
Aaron F. Miller, 28, of Belfast, was arrested for violating…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds July 2-13.
Belfast
Laurie A. Desmidt and Laurie…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity July 5-13. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
July 5
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ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from July 9-13.
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WALDOBORO — Waldoboro police responded to 133 calls for service from July 10-17. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest or summons…
CAMDEN — The historic Camden Opera House has leaks in parts of the building and they are getting worse. Opera House Manager Dave Morrison has been watching the water since late winter as it…
ROCKPORT — On July 12, the Rockport Select Board held a closed door meeting for the sole purpose of considering a personnel issue. After exiting executive session, the board voted unanimously to “…
Edward L. Weiner, 67, Belfast passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday July 10, 2018 . He was well traveled and lived life to its fullest. Through wit and charm has always seen the glass half full.…
ROCKLAND – John W. Ludwig, 73, died peacefully, Friday, July 13, 2018 at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport.
Born July 31, 1944, in the birthing home…
ROCKLAND – Virginia Rae Howard Gross, 94, died peacefully, with her daughter and granddaughter at her side, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Windward Gardens in Camden.
Born…
DHHS under great scrutiny over handling of Stockton Spring girl’s death
AUGUSTA — Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Commissioner Ricker Hamilton appeared before the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee (GOC) for the first time July 10,…
BELFAST — A Waldo County Grand Jury handed down 16 indictments July 11-12.
Laurie L. Allen, 57, of Belfast, terrorizing with a dangerous weapon in Belfast Jan. 10.…
Reportedly still traveling at 75 mph before driving into living room
BELFAST — A Belfast man was indicted by a Waldo County Grand Jury July 12 on seven counts related to a high-speed chase that ended with him crashing into the living room of…
Inventing her own life .... adorable puppies ..... Flea Market week
“Don’t tell me I can’t do something!” That might as well be Corelyn Senn’s motto as anyone who knows her will attest. For someone who lives alone deep in the woods on a nearly impassable…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from July 2-6.
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CAMDEN – For a little over 20 years, as close as we can figure, Rankin's Hardware at 30 Union Street in Camden has been holding its customer appreciation day with free hot dogs, popcorn and sodas…
Veteran’s Memorial created of, by, and for Vinalhaven
VINALHAVEN – For months, in a quarry, near a windmill on Vinalhaven, ‘The Four Old Guys’ toiled away on a future monument representing the town’s past.
Trained sculptor Wesley Reed and his…
OWLS HEAD – Wayne H. Meserve, 69, died surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness, Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Wayne was the son of the late…
Raccoon confirmed rabid July 13
SEARSMONT — A rabid raccoon created havoc for a Searsmont couple and the dog they are fostering on July 12 at approximately 5:30 a.m. On July 13, Searsmont Animal Control Officer Robin Dow…
‘It’s a labor of love to keep the memories alive’
ROCKLAND – For 14 years, old Rockland school-related memorabilia have resided in a classroom in the old Rockland High School on Lincoln Street. The most recent donation, a large diploma, settled…
Earlier today, July 13, the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit arrested Philip Clark, 55, and charged him with murder for a homicide that occurred at 557 Kennebec Road in Hampden, according to…
ROCKPORT — Rockport police reported the following activity June 24-July 11. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. A person charged with a…
Animals can die in as little as 15 minutes, rolling windows down ineffective
Every year, countless dogs across the country are seriously injured or die from being left in hot cars, and many people, including well-meaning owners, underestimate the danger of…
WISCASSET – A graveside service for Alton R. Chadwick, who died December 11, 2017, will be held at 12:30pm, Saturday, July 28, 2018 at South Parish "Ridge" Cemetery, Ridge Road, St. George.
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He has a passion for the Riverwalk
CAMDEN — James “Mac” Thomas rarely deviates from a mission, zeroing in on a task and not giving up until it is accomplished. On July 10, the Town of Camden honored him for all his hard work…
ROCKLAND — A Warren man accused of sexually assaulting a teen has been released on $5,000 cash bail from the Knox County Jail.
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