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BELFAST — The following divorces were recorded in Waldo County Superior Court recently.

Nicole S. Collins, of Unity, and Travis W. Collins, of Unity, were married Aug. 3,…

CAMDEN – Aaron Lincoln owns and operates the Olad and Owl off of Camden's public Landing. The Owl can take six passengers and is a cutter — an old-timey rig, in a way,…

ROCKPORT — Volunteer firefighters and police officers in Rockport had a busy June 13, as they responded to a series of incidents.

The day started with a report of a power pole snapped in…

‘When I’d asked to see the security cameras of those occurrences, the cameras for those days would be mysteriously out of order.’

ROCKLAND – Well into June, a frozen mound of dirt remains, long after the last of an estimated 20-foot-tall mountain of city-plowed snow began to melt. In its wake, the designated snow-dumping…

Thomaston reported the following June 12 election returns on its municipal ballot.

OWLS HEAD – The current principal’s office at Central School was once the teacher’s lounge. The closet that became the teacher’s lounge is now a classroom. Nearby, the nurse’s sink once held the…

On election day, June 12, Warren voters visited the polls and passed the school budget referendum and elected school board director, select…

ROCKPORT — A car crashed into a power pole on Union Street and electrical wires are down. The Fire Department has closed Union Street while it tends to the crash.

The crash occurred between…

A field of four Democratic candidates are vying to represent the party in the Second Congressional District. Here is how Waldo County towns voted.

 

HOPE – On voting day in Hope, June 12, 507 citizens visited the polls. 

They approved the Five Town CSD budget, 368 to 126, and the Hope School budget, 376 to 120.

Brian Powers, Jr…

RSU 13, comprising K-12 public schools in Cushing, Rockland, Owls Head, South Thomaston and Thomaston, passed a $29,035,000 budget for the 2018…

STOCKTON SPRINGS — A measure asking voters to approve pursuing funding for a sewer facility on Route 1 in Stockton Springs failed at the polls June 12.

Voting 305 to 178, voters rejected a…

St. George voters approved all four ordinances on the town’s ballot.

LINCOLNVILLE — In addition to the state primaries and referendum, Lincolnville considered several local measures and elections when voters went to the polls June 12.

Three candidates were…

CAMDEN — The temperamental ballot machines in both Camden and Rockport broke down June 12, voting day, tying up…

ROCKPORT — Unofficial votes have been tallied in Rockport, and the new Select Board members are Debra Hall and Jeff Hamilton.

Three candidates competed for two open seats on the Select…

As the voting results from Knox and Waldo county towns are released, we will post them here. The Democratic candidates for governor include:

Adam Cote

Donna Dion

Mark Dion…

Here are the results of the June 2018 state referendum as they roll in from municipalities in Knox and Waldo counties.

Question 1:  Do you want to reject the…

Knox and Waldo Counties

As the municipalities report their voting results for Republican governor primary race, candidate Shawn Moody takes the initial lead in Knox and Waldo counties.

The candidates on the…

CAMDEN – Arriving in Camden on Saturday, June 9, the…

ROCKLAND — A Rockland man remains in jail after being arrested by police for a third time in almost six weeks.

CAMDEN – The Camden Public Library held a birthday celebration to mark 90 years on Monday, June 11 in the Picker Room at the library. Cayla Miller, events coordinator for the library, said it's…

SOUTH PORTLAND – Sea Dog Brewing Co. has appointed Camden resident Alexandra Chilton as chef and kitchen manager at its South Portland operation. Chilton is a 2008 graduate of Camden Hills…

Almost 600 crowd into gymnasium to settle the matter

CAMDEN — Neither Camden nor Rockport has had quite the meeting turnout in many years as what the public school district drew on Monday evening. Almost 600 young and old residents poured through…

City owned, YMCA organized Flanagan Community Center

ROCKLAND – Despite public criticism of Rockland’s continued ownership and maintenance of a building used by a national organization, Rockland City Councilors voted to hold the Flanagan Community…

ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from May 28-June 1.

THOMASTON — Nilo Matson, 76, passed away at Lucette Boarding Home on Monday, June 11, 2018 with his friends by his side. Per his wishes no services will be held.The family will arrange a time…

A memorial service for Elena McIntyre, who passed away on January 3, 2018, will be held at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main Street, in Waldoboro on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 10 a.m.  Interment…

BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity May 30 - June 7. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

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CAMDEN — There will be a Memorial Service for Robert S. Furman, M.D., 82, of Camden who died on April 29, 2018, at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 16, 2018 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 33 Chestnut…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 1-7. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Alyssa Orestis, 32, of Searsport, operating…

AUGUSTA — The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles is now offering the option of a non-binary gender designation on driver's licenses and identification cards…

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As often happens with big decisions Krystal Coombs clearly remembers the moment that changed her life. She was re-mortgaging her property on Beach Road in 2012, sitting at the window looking out…

My name is Michael Johnson, and I'm hoping to be nominated to the Lincolnville Central School committee.  This privilege would be my second opportunity to serve on the board, and I again…

Penobscot Bay Pilot has posed questions to each candidate running for the Rockport Select Board, providing the opportunity for the public to better understand their position on issues…
Changes precipitated by student group go district-wide

BELFAST — Nine Waldo County schools will be entirely straw-free starting June 11, thanks to the dedication of student activist group Belfast Refuse, Reuse, Recycle (BRRR) with active branches in…

School saves 40,000 pieces of plastic from being used, discarded

BELFAST — A group of industrious six graders at Troy Howard Middle School (THMS) have seen major changes in their school following their campaign to reduce the amount of plastic used and…

June 11 vote: To salvage or demolish?

ROCKLAND – As Rockland City Council members prepare to vote June 11 on whether to use city funds for demolition of 13 State Street, several community members have expressed interest in purchasing…

ROCKPORT — Rockport police reported the following activity May 21-June 3. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. A person charged with a…

ROCKLAND — Rockland Police announced in a news release on its Facebook page, June 6, that Officer Ken Smith joined the Rockland Police…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 29 - June 7. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 29 - June 7. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

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 Lion Nikki Bland announced the Camden Maine LIons Club 2018 scholarships at the Camden Hills Regional HIgh School Awards Ceremony May 7th.  Each of the eight scholarships is $1,000.  The…

Update: Lincoln Academy will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10 with grief counselors to meet with anyone, following the death of a student, Isabelle Manahan, in a…

CAMDEN – Many communities in Maine have their traditions, including Camden, where during the first week in June there is an annual, early…

Penobscot Bay Pilot has posed questions to each candidate running for the Rockport Select Board, providing the opportunity for the public to better understand their position on issues…

Both drivers transported by LifeFlight to Portland hospital

WARREN — According to a press release from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, just prior to 8 p.m., June 6, the Knox County Regional…

SOUTH THOMASTON — In April, Trekkers Team Allagash and Team Penobscot completed their 11th grade College/Career Exploration expeditions. A total of 23 students and 10 adult mentors (Team Allagash…