AUGUSTA - Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap has finalized the wording of the two citizens' initiative questions that will appear on the Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 Referendum Election ballot. Below is…
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WALDOBORO — Cecile Bernadette Temple, 70, of Waldoboro, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at her home. She was born on March 15, 1947 in Biddeford, Maine to…
The Camden Police Department is advising that Chestnut Street will be closed to all parking beginning at 11 a.m. and all vehicles must be removed by 11:30 a.m. on September 10 for the rescheduled…
Keeping business in Rockland
ROCKLAND – For Rockland Animal Hospital, business is good. So good that staff have outgrown the office space, surgery, and two exam rooms at the Old County Road clinic. Veterinarian Phil Caron…
ROCKLAND — A Brunswick man who is accused of trying to gain access to a Brink’s armored truck in Camden, remains at the Knox County Jail on $1,…
Overdose deaths slightly less compared to 2016; fentanyl use continues to rise
AUGUSTA — Maine's rate of drug overdose deaths is keeping pace with last year. Through the first six months of 2017, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner recorded 185 deaths attributable to…
YARMOUTH — Every year, the nonprofit Maine Preservation issues its Most…
HOPE — There will be a Celebration of Life for Thomas Michael Ford, 71, of Hope who died on May 4, 2017, at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 9, 2017 at True Park, Church Street, Hope. In the event…
Camden Police have charged Jon Baribeau, 48, of Brunswick, for Attempted Felony Theft Class B. The incident occurred August 28, with police describing it in a news release as “…
SOUTH THOMASTON – Jeannette Orff, 93, died peacefully, Monday, September 4, 2017 at Windward Gardens in Camden.
A celebration of Jeannette's life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday,…
Rockport residents are to receive in the mail a community-wide survey being conducted by the Portland Research Group to determine a path forward for the Rockport Public Library.
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BELFAST — An enthusiastic crowd gathered in Heritage Park Sept. 4 to see how much longer Passagassawakeag Pete, nicknamed Passy Pete, predicts summer will last.
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Wants time to thoroughly inspect engineering plans
CAMDEN — Acting on the direction of the Camden Select Board, Town Manager Audra Caler-Bell will be asking the Maine Department of Transportation to ease up on its anticipated public hearing…
The Rockland City Council will convene at 5:30 p.m., Sept. 6, at City Hall for a special meeting to consider authorizing the lease of an unused room at the Rockland Public Library,…
ROCKPORT — Judith Ann Daniello, 77, passed away on August 29th, 2017 at Sussman House in Rockport.
Born in South Hope, to Irving and Hazel (Rolfe) Savoy, on February 17, 1940, living on…
BELFAST- Before there was GPS, before there were Google maps, before there was the Delorme guide, Barbara Brown was driving the byways and backroads of Waldo, Knox and Lincoln County. As a social…
ROCKLAND – Geraldine M. Roberts, 88, entered Glory to be with her Lord and Savior, in the comfort of her home, Sunday, September 3, 2017, surrounded by the warmth of her family, following an…
CAMDEN— Anne Jane (McCaffrey) McBrien, 91, died on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Windward Gardens in Camden where she had resided for several years. A complete obituary will be published later.…
VINALHAVEN — Phyllis J. Orcutt, 88, widow of Lawrence W. Orcutt, died on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at her home. A complete obituary will be published later and services will be announced.
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BELFAST – Elise Dale Dorr, 4, August 28, 2017. Elise showed us all her unique nature since the day she was born. She was born earlier then her due date; Virginia had gone into labor after she sent…
FRIENDSHIP – Katharyn S. Lash, 88, entered into the care of her Lord and Savior, Thursday, August 31, 2017, surrounded by her daughters, in the comfort and peace of her home, following a long…
CAMDEN - Elizabeth Putansu, 92, died Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Windward Gardens in Camden.
Born at home in Bridgewater, December 2, 1924, she was the daughter of Ray and Helen (Burns)…
Public hearings on several ordinance amendments for November ballot
CAMDEN — The Select Board in Camden meets this evening, Sept. 5, with a full agenda that ranges from hearing…
MONHEGAN — Victor Richard Lord, 70, died August 27, 2017, from complications of lung cancer. He was born August 14, 1947, in Rochester, N.H., and raised in Lebanon, Maine, a son of Maurice C. Lord…
Volunteers hoping to break state fundraising record again this year
THOMASTON — Law Enforcement, athletes and the team at Applebee’s in Thomaston are all gearing up for the annual “Tip-A-Cop” event to benefit…
Sneaking in among the carrots .... Visitors’ Sunday .... LBB sampler
The weeds, even the deep rooted ones, give up easily in the dry soil. The September sun is warm on my back as I scoot along the garden bed, pulling up the random weeds that found space among the…
BOOTHBAY HARBOR — Dean S. Ness, 91, formerly of Waldoboro and Damariscotta died September 2, 2017 at the Gregory Wing in Boothbay Harbor.
A service will be held at the Maine Veterans…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Aug. 28-Sept. 1.
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BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Waldo County Superior Court.
Ryan Trisch, of Stockton Springs, and Shelly Trisch, of…
Whitefield Fire Chief Scott Higgins on Sunday morning credited working smoke detectors with waking a family of six from their home on fire at 571 Townhouse Road. The fire was reported at 4:27 a.m…
ROCKLAND — The following divorces were finalized in Rockland District Court in July and August.
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Al Blackadar, born to Albert and Marlene Blackadar on June 8,1953, in Haverhill, Mass., passed on August 31, 2017 in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida, after a long illness.
Al attended nursing…
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Aug. 23-30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
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BELFAST — The following Unified Criminal Court cases were closed in Waldo County from Aug. 18-31.
Philip J. Dulude, 49, of Belfast, criminal trespass in Belfast…
Gusty winds in the Midcoast this afternoon resulted in trees down across roads and in backyards, and in Camden, one branch from a big old maple came down onto a car, and an electrical wire. That…
Third annual for K2 Music
CAMDEN — Reny's Plaza in Camden was the scene Thursday, August 31, in front of K2 Music owners Harvey Curtis and Mac Economy hosted their third annual Country Music Showcase.
"Better and…
BELFAST— Marion Josephine Pride, née Caster, beloved "Great Lady of Belfast", died August 21, 2017 at her home at the Tall Pines Residence. She was 96. Over the course of her life and across the…
There are a limited number of tickets still available for the sixth annual Claw Down – Maine Chef's Lobster Bite Competition. The competition features 10 Maine chefs who will compete with their…
‘Anyone can learn to be airborne in this space, even an elephant’
HOPE — A space created to house a pair of retired circus elephants is realizing a renaissance at the hands of Rockport couple Jonas and Stacey Contakos. They will hold a grand opening celebration…
ROCKLAND — David O. Winslow, 67, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at his home following an extend illness.
Born in Damariscotta, March 14, 1950, he was the son of the late Robert and…
LINCOLNVILLE — Just 24 hours after dousing a fire that had rekindled from a permitted weekend burn of debris and wood, the fire rekindled again. Lincolnville firefighters headed back toward the…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Knox County Sheriff's Office responded to a motorcycle crash on Rt. 73 near Alsak Farm Rd. in South Thomaston today, Thursday, August 31, at around 2:10 p.m.
Wayne Fowles…
From Augusta
AUGUSTA — With traffic deaths in Maine about to reach 100 for the year, the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety is reminding drivers to be extra cautious during the Labor Day Weekend. 99 people have…
What’s needed: debris removal and to help community rebuild
ROCKPORT — On Aug 30, the mayor of Rockport, Texas – Charles Wax – was on National Public Radio describing the devastation of his small city of 10,000. Citizens were being allowed back in after…
ROCKLAND — One of the most important services New Hope for Women (NHFW) provides to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking is the toll-free 24/7 Hotline.
…CAMDEN – The Camden Police Department is advising the public that a section of lower Chestnut Street from Elm to Wood Streets will be closed to…
UNION – Every Tuesday morning at the Come Spring Café, 1422 Heald Highway (Route 17) in Union, the Knox County Liars Club will meet for breakfast.
Fred Peabody is the club's senior member…
WALDOBORO —Waldoboro police responded to 94 calls for service from Aug. 22-29. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest or summons…
From Washington, D.C.
BAR HARBOR— U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today joined researchers, scientists, health professionals, and Acadia National Park officials to discuss strategies to prevent vector-borne diseases…
LINCOLNVILLE — Anne Hammersley Eugley, 81, wife of Millard B. Eugley, died on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Waldo County General Hospital after a period of declining health. Born on December 31,…
