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

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HOPE — Marion O. Benson, 85, wife of George D. Benson Sr., of Hope, died June 7, 2017, at her home.

A complete obituary will be published later.

There will be a memorial service held…

BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the  following activity May 25 - June 6.  An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

May 25

Ashlee N. Spaulding, 19…

Meet your candidate

 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…

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FREEDOM — June E. Raven, born June 29, 1951, to Floyd and Julia (Doughty) Raven, passed away on June 5, 2017. She was a graduate of Mount View High School and Presque Isle College. She also…

Meet your candidate

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

Meet your candidate

 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…

Meet your candidate

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

Obituary

ROCKLAND — Beatrice "Bea" Josselyn Winslow (Clark), 83, died after a long battle with COPD, Tuesday, June 6, 2017, surrounded by her loving family at Pen Bay Medical Center.

Born Oct. 21,…

June 2017 - Meet your candidate...

Josh Gerritsen is seeking one of two three-year term positions, June 2017 to June June 2020, on the Lincolnville Board of Selectmen, Assessors and Overseers of the Poor.

CAMDEN — Being new to owning chickens that I’m raising for eggs, owning a 12-pound dog and surrounded by about 5 acres of woods at our new home in Lincolnville, I have learned to heed the chirps…

MCH Inc. invites the public, especially past and current Meals on Wheels volunteers, to attend a celebration of the new Meals on Wheels kitchen at the Methodist Conference Home, 39 Summer Street…

 On a vote of 23 - 12, a measure to restore the tip credit in Maine garnered broad bipartisan support on the initial vote in the Senate, following a record-breaking 12-…

Claim against Mid-Coast Solid Waste Corporation still pending

ROCKLAND — The attorney for a Camden resident who filed a claim against the Mid-Coast Solid Waste Corporation, the four towns that incorporate…

The case when four of the five town appeals board members recused themselves for conflict of interest

NORTH HAVEN — On June 6, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed a decision of the North Haven Board of Appeals, which had itself, in 2014, upheld planning board permits granted to the Nebo…

On June 6, a single vehicle crash at approximately 9 p.m. was reported to the Waldo County Regional Dispatch Center.  The crash was reported to be on the Baker Road in Winterport. …

WALDOBORO — Waldoboro police responded to 125 calls for service from May 15-30. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest or summons…

CAMDEN — The Select Board in Camden Tuesday evening, June 6, unanimously voted to hire Audra Caler-Bell as the town’s new manager. Caler-Bell has been most recently the interim Rockland City…

June 2017 - Meet your candidate...

For a long time, running for public office is something I have meant to do because I believe that unless you are involved in some fashion with the decision making process, you have little right to…

June 2017 - Meet your candidate...

Sanford “Sandy” Delano is seeking one of two three-year term positions, June 2017 to June June 2020, on the Lincolnville Board of Selectmen, Assessors and Overseers of the Poor.

Obituary

CAMDEN — Judy Kove Block (née Freedman), of Camden, Maine, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017, at the age of 76. She was born Sept. 10, 1940, in Los Angeles, Calif. She attended Hollywood High…

Mary E. Taylor building not automatically destined for wrecking ball

CAMDEN/ROCKPORT — The red signs, Middle Matters, are ubiquitous throughout Camden and Rockport — at well-traveled intersections and on private front yards — indicating support for spending $26…

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BELFAST — Paul Lyndon Hazard, 74, passed away on June 5, 2017, at Harbor Hill Center. Born Sept. 21, 1942, in Cambridge, Mass., Paul was the son of Clarence Hazard and Jessie (Chisholm) Hazard. He…

Service notice

THOMASTON — A graveside service for Lewis T. Carmichael Jr., 71, who died unexpectedly on Feb. 13, 2017, will be held Saturday, June 17, at 3 p.m. at Village Cemetery in Thomaston.

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ST. GEORGE — A graveside service with military honors for Vernon E. "Bun" Stanley, 92, of St. George, who died Feb. 24, 2017, will be held Friday, June 16, at 11 a.m. at South Parish Cemetery on…

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WARREN — Oke Meklin, 84, husband of Susan Starrett Meklin, died June 4, 2017, after a brief illness. A complete obituary and service information will be published.

Arrangements are in the…

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MORRILL — Howard Herbert passed away on June 4, 2017, at Tall Pines in Belfast. Howard was born Dec. 13, 1921, to Thirza (Cross) and George Herbert in Waldo, the youngest of five.

He met…

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BURIEN, Wash. — Neva M. Heath, 84, longtime Rockland resident and wife of the late George W. Heath, died June 2, 2017. A full obituary will be published.

A funeral service will be held…

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OWLS HEAD — Scott Winfield Young, 62, died June 4, 2017, at the Sussman House in Rockport, following a long courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Rockland on Dec. 16, 1954, he was the son…

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TENANTS HARBOR — A graveside service for Malcolm E. Wiley, 92, who died Jan. 21, 2017, will be held Thursday, June 15, at 10 a.m. at Seaside Cemetery, Tenants Harbor. The Rev. William Hickey will…

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AUGUSTA — William M. Butterfield Jr., 95, proud veteran, went home to be with the Lord on Memorial Day, May 29, 2017, at Maine Veterans Home in Augusta.

Born April 12, 1922, in Perham, Bill…

Joyous tradition continues through downtown

CAMDEN — One of the largest classes to earn diplomas at Camden Hills Regional High School in recent years commenced its week of graduation ceremonies June 5 with the annual baccalaureate, a…

ROCKLAND — The following divorces were finalized in Rockland District Court in April and May.

Rockland — The following deed transfers were recorded from May 22-26 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.

Sen. President Thibodeau sends Legislative Sentiment to Kinneys...

LINCOLNVILLE — Isabella and Maren, the young daughters of Lincolnville Town Administrator David Kinney, were lauded at the Board of Selectmen's meeting Monday night for their vital roles in saving…

Judge sets bail at $5,000 cash

ROCKLAND — A Portland man who was previously charged with criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon in March in Cumberland County has now…

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Ellen Marie Roberts, 80 left this world on June 2, 2017, at Sussman Hospice in Rockport, after a brief illness. During her short time there, she received the best of care. She was born May 2, 1937…

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HOPE — The graveside service for Obed A. Hart, 89, of Hope and Belfast, and who died April 1, 2017, will be held Saturday, June 17, at 1 p.m. at Hope Grove Cemetery on Route 235 in Hope. The…

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BELFAST — Marion F. LeBlanc, 88, passed away in Belfast on April 12, 2017. Graveside services will be held Friday, June 9, at 2 p.m. at Mountain View Cemetery in Camden.

Arrangements are…

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BELFAST — Avis H. Howells, 97, passed away on March 15, 2017, in Belfast. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, June 13, at 2 p.m. at First Church in Belfast on Court Street in Belfast.…

I am writing this letter to the Editor to share some of my insight since attending a few of Camden's Select Board candidate forums. It has opened my eyes to many important issues in our town.…

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has identified those…

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I’ve always talked to myself – frank, out-loud discussions with all sorts of people. I used to love explaining my present life to old boyfriends, or to…

BELFAST — The following Unified Criminal Court cases were closed in Waldo County from May 12 - June 1. 

Brianna N. Laferla, 37, of Old Orchard Beach, failure to register…

BELFAST — Celebrants of Belfast’s fourth annual Ukulele Festival took to the waterfront to enjoy a day of food, music and fun on June 2.  (Listen to it live here: 

BELFAST — The  following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds May 22 - June 2. 

Belfast

Gail M. and Paul R.…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 25 - June 1. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

May 10 (late entry)

Julianna…

On June 13, the voters of Rockport and Camden will go to the polls to consider many decisions relating to town and school issues. One issue that may appear familiar to you will be whether or not…

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CAMDEN — On March 23, 2017, Evelyn Pitcher Richards went to her Lord. Mom was born Nov. 22, 1924, to Philderam Pitcher and Addie (Keller) Pitcher. She was one of three children, including Lawrence…

Game wardens continue to investigate a fatal commercial rafting incident in West Forks Plantation, according to a news release from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Richard…