BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Superior Court May 1 - Aug. 15.
John Tyler, 76, of Lewiston, two counts of acquiring drugs by deception in Belfast July 7,…
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CHARLESTON, Tennessee — A graveside committal service for Margaret F. McLain, who died February 25, 2024, will be held Friday, August 30, 2024, at 10 a.m., at Achorn Cemetery, Old County Road…
24 people died due to impaired driving So far in 2024
The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety has awarded federal funding to law enforcement agencies to conduct high visibility enforcement details to combat impaired driving. The Drive Sober or Get Pulled…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Aug. 6-16.
An arrest or summons does not…
In advance of the Aug. 19 Select Board meeting, the Rockport Town Manager produced the following report and update.
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Women currently make up 15 percent of Maine's construction industry and only 11 percent of the industry nationally
AUGUSTA — This week, Commissioners Heather Johnson and Laura Fortman participated in a series of events demonstrating a few of the ways Maine is fostering the goals of girls interested in…
A phone call at just the right moment
ROCKLAND — Terry Pinto received a call one day while he happened to be searching online, trying to find a material that could remove some of the graffiti from the side of one of Director Pinto’s…
I know I have written before that my day job is in the mental health field. Lacking any appreciable technical or mechanical skills, and recognizing that my early career in the culinary and…
THOMASTON — Adelle Marie Newcomb, 73, passed away at Maine General Hospital in Augusta on August 11, 2024 into the loving arms of her savior. Born in Rockland, Maine on November 30, 1950. She was…
THORNDIKE — Clyde "Skip" Rolerson, 79, of Thorndike, passed away on August 15, 2024, in Bangor.
A celebration of life will be planned and announced at a later date.
Memories…
ROCKLAND — The community mourns the loss of Estelle Rackliff, 69, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10. Estelle leaves behind a legacy defined by love, kindness, and an unwavering…
ROCKLAND — A Rockport man is accused of injuring a woman after he threw a metal thermos at her head.
Timothy Alfiero, 44, was arrested Aug. 8 by Rockport Police and charged with…
ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland has received a $9,501 dividend check from the Maine Municipal Association because of its good performance and loss prevention efforts, according to the City,…
Fern Elizabeth Allen Pettit passed away peacefully on August 11, 2024, at the home of her daughter, Gayle (Tim) Davis, of Freedom, Maine. She was 100.
Fern was born on a farm in…
CUSHING — Thomas Joseph Sinclair, 68, of Cushing, Maine, formerly of Hollywood, Florida, died on August 12, 2024, at Togus VA Medical Center.
Tom was born on June 13, 1956, in Brockton,…
‘We are going to use that building to serve God and people’
BELFAST — A letter was sent just before 6 p.m. Aug. 14 to at least one organization that was bidding on ownership of the Hutchinson…
APPLETON — The Town of Appleton is the recipient of a $200,000 grant to repair Esancy Road. The engineered study, paid by Federal funds, helped form the basis for a grant application to the Maine…
Ground-level particle pollution concentrations are expected to reach the ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ (USG) level in the Northern Region for today and tomorrow according to Air…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Aug. 5-9.
Appleton
Amanda Chung and Michael Pagano to Russell…
ROCKPORT — Edwin Loring Ingraham Sr., 88 years old, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by his family on August 11, 2024, in Rockport, Maine.
Ed was born on…
OWLS HEAD — Herman Thayer, 84, died Wednesday, July 17, 2024 ten days after the passing of his wife Bessie Thayer, 86, on Sunday, July 7, 2024.
Herman was born on May 25 1934 in…
FRIENDSHIP — Leonard P. “Chip” Jahnke, Jr., age 86, husband of Liga V. Jahnke, died July 27, 2024, at Windward Gardens in Camden, after a period of declining health.
Born on October 3, 1937…
Gail “Maxine” Poland, 89, wife of James R. Poland, passed away on August 7, 2024, a day after their 69th wedding anniversary. Born in Appleton on June 24, 1935, to Leroy and Gladys (Philbrook)…
WARREN — Cathy S. (Day) Clough, 64, peacefully reached the end of her life’s journey on August 4, 2024, of Pancreatic cancer at Sussman House.
Cathy was born September 28, 1959, in Rockland…
FRIENDSHIP — Friendship Fire Dept. used its extrication equipment Monday night to free a driver stuck in a vehicle after a single-vehicle crash. The department continues to see a dwindling…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds June 10-14.
Belfast
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meeting this evening
SEARSPORT — The Searsport Select Board is meeting with the Maine Dept. of Transportation this evening, Aug. 13, 5 to 7 p.m., at the …
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from July 13-Aug. 5.
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THOMASTON – In the past 50 years, Select Board member Peter Lammert has seen blue come and go. Sometimes there was turmoil within the department, he said. Sometimes, neighboring police departments…
THOMASTON — Joanne Moulton was introduced as Thomaston’s new Town Clerk, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. Without even sitting down, her official duties began.
Select Board members recognized…
Richard Alan Hill, 81, passed away suddenly August 5, 2024, at Penobscot Bay Medical Center. Richard was born in South Thomaston, Maine, July 31, 1943, to William Hill, Sr., and Signe Rytky,…
SEARSMONT — Basil Albert Pearse Jr, 78, of Searsmont, passed away peacefully at home on August 5, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born in…
ROCKLAND — Wayne Scott Havener, 60, of Rockland, passed away unexpectedly due to health complications at Maine Medical Center on August 1, 2024.
Wayne was born on July 16, 1964, in Rockland…
A Celebration of Life for Shale Lee Maynard, who died Feb. 11, 2024, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Vicky Holbrook’s home, 37 Middle Road, Boothbay Harbor. Bring great…
From lobster to haddock and seaweed, seafood plays an important role in the U.S. economy, diet and culture. The nation is one of the top…
new herbicide/pesticide provision, historic preservation ordinance
CAMDEN — An idea floated Aug. 6 at a regularly scheduled Camden Select Board to change the scope, purpose and name of the municipal…
It’s busy out there. I don’t have any insight into actual numbers, but it sure feels like a record tourist year here on the coast of Maine. I totally get it, Maine is wonderful this time of year,…
Carol Ann Foster-Robbins, 79, of Waldoboro and Yarmouth, passed away on August 7, 2024, at Coastal Manor in Yarmouth. Carol was born in Damariscotta on June 16, 1945, to Lloyd Carlton Foster and…
Three new members will enter the Maine Press Association Hall of Fame on October 19.
Naomi Schalit, John Christie and Larry Mahoney have…
Woman’sthen boyfriend serving 4.5 years for stabbing victim multiple times
BELFAST — A woman, formerly of …
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Aug. 2-8.
Destiney E. Robbins, 27, of…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds July 29-Aug. 2.
Appleton
Gilbert Lane Jr. and Nira Palta to…
WARREN — Zayden Emily Myrick, 13, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Born February 7, 2011 at Pen Bay Medical Center to Beth Myrick.
Zayden…
With heavy hearts and with our love we announce that Dana Leah Cobourn, age 87 of Rockland, passed away on August 2, 2024. She died peacefully in her sleep following a brief illness with family by…
SPRUCE HEAD — Captain James L. McDonald, USCG (Ret) passed at Pen Bay Medical Center with his family at his side on the 4th of August, 2024. The date is of special significance because…
BELFAST — Jimmy Dale Chiddix, of Belfast, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the age of 91. He was married to Esther Hinton Chiddix for the last 35 years of his life…
BELFAST — The following indictments were handed up to the Waldo County Judicial Unified Court by a grand jury July 29.
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BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Ricky M. Sawyer, of Montville…
The State of Maine awarded $25.2 million in storm recovery grants to 39 communities across Maine to help them recover and build more resilient infrastructure following last winter's devastating…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Aug. 2-8.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
