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…
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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…
Obituary
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…
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CALAIS – Margaret Tinker, 102, our loving mother, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2017, in her sleep at the Seaport Health Care in Ellsworth.
She was born in Quincy, Mass., in 1914 to…
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…
Rockland – The Rockland City Council met in a special session on Wednesday May 31 at City Hall. There were two orders to be addressed and voted on. Order number 42 authorized the City Manager…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from May 22-26.
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ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Superior Court from May 22-June 2.
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For those returning to Maine for the summer, here's what's new
If you're wondering why Camden and Rockland get the Snow Birds moniker and Belfast gets the Snow Bats, it's because years ago, Belfast's champion, Mike Hurley, made up a bunch of bumper stickers…
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HOPE — Alan Walter Brown, 85, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died peacefully on May 26, 2017, surrounded by family, at Windward Gardens in Camden.
Alan was born…
After our long winter, I've been savoring the flowers sprouting all over town. Even more cheering, though, are "The Middle Matters" signs that have popped up with the flowers. I appreciate them…
Believed to have ties to Camden-Rockport area
ROCKPORT — Rockport Police Department is working with the Warren Police Deaprtment (R.I.) in trying to find a missing 16-year-old girl from Warren’s town. Police are seeking information about the…
Updated: Chief Deputy Rand Maker of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement Friday afternoon, on the morning’s fatal accident just over the Dresden line from Wiscasset…
For those returning to Maine for the spring, here's what's new
Every year Penobscot Bay Pilot does a TV version of a “clip show,” which is an episode of that consists of excerpts from previous episodes. Here's our annual listing of the new businesses and…
Maine game warden divers have recovered the body of a Connecticut man. The body of Christopher Hughes, 52, from Trumbull, Conn., was recovered shortly after 9:00 this morning. Divers…
Amelia Magjik and Steve Carroll are running for the vacant Rockland City Council seat. That election is closing in on June 13. On Friday's Chris Wolf Show we'll host both for an up close look at…
CAMDEN — Camden Select Board Chairman John French Thursday confirmed that the town’s finance director, Virginia Lindsay, is no longer employed with the town. French also said that the search for a…
ROCKPORT — Rockport police reported the following activity May 16-31. An arrest or summons does not apply guilt. A person charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty…
May 31 forum
If you missed the May 31 Rockport Select Board candidates’ forum, where seven citizens explained their positions on various municipal issues, not to worry. Click…
Obituary
WALDOBORO — Dollis Claudette (Davis) Jones, 74, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2017, at Maine Medical Center, in her husband's arms with her loving family surrounding her.
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Work is part of church’s $538,000 steeple restoration project with financial support from town of Camden
CAMDEN — Just as the early morning risers were making their way downtown to French and Brawn for their 6 a.m. coffee and a stroll, the crew working on the Chestnut Street Baptist Church steeple…
My name is Tom Gray, and I am running for the Rockport Select Board. I would appreciate your vote on June 13. Many folks in the community will know me from my work as a teacher in the Five Town…
My name is Jenna Lookner and I am running for Camden Select Board. I grew up in Camden and…
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MONTVILLE — Roger A. Jackson, 84, of Montville, passed away on May 30, 2017, in Belfast. He was born May 27, 1933, in Searsmont, the son of George L. and Margie (Poland) Jackson.
Roger…
I'm, Don White. I have been a year-round resident for 26 years. I am seeking a third term as your representative on the Camden Select Board. The past few months have been challenging, however,…
To my friends and voters in Rockport: I gave a lot of thought to this before deciding to run for another term. My decision rested on what I think of as an obligation to complete some…
ISLESBORO — The Islesboro Police Department reported the following activity, March 15-28. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
May 22…
Game wardens have recovered the body of a South Berwick woman from the Saco River. Shortly after noon today, divers recovered the body of 38-year-old Jennifer Bousquet. A search has…
Get your questions ready for this panel forum
PenBayPilot.com and the Town of Rockport are jointly holding a Candidates’ Night for the seven candidates who are seeking election to the Rockport Select Board at the June 13 polls, the day before…
6:30 p.m., Washington Street meeting room; televised and streamed live
Camden is hosting a candidates’ forum this evening for Camden citizens hoping to sit on the SAD 28 and Five Town CSD school boards. The forum begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Washington Street Meeting…
I came to know Tom Gray through my years in our local school system, and we have stayed in touch since I graduated in 2003. I have always looked up to him. Having been his student, travel…
Notice
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.
Family and friends are invited to…
Service notice
OWLS HEAD — A graveside service for Eleanor Stanley, 95, who passed away peacefully on Jan. 30, 2017, will be held Friday, June 9, at 11 a.m. at Ocean View Cemetery on Spruce Head Road (Route 73…
Service notice
BRUNSWICK — A graveside service for Donald James Cassidy, 76, who died peacefully on April 16, 2017, will be held Wednesday, June 7, at 11 a.m. at Seaview Cemetery on Waldo Avenue in Rockland.…
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OWLS HEAD — Alan N. Drinkwater, 63, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2017, with his loving family at his side, at the Sussman House in Rockport.
Family and friends are invited to visit…
ST. GEORGE — A graveside committal service for Richard E. “Dickie” Weaver, 81, who died Feb. 21, 2017, will be held Tuesday, June 6, at 11 a.m. at North Parish Cemetery, Wiley's Corner in St.…
Service notice
THOMASTON — A graveside service for Sidney L. Peasley, 71, of Thomaston who died March 17, 2017, will be held Saturday, June 3, at 11 a.m. at the Mountain View Cemetery in Camden.
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ROCKLAND – The citizens of Rockland turned out to celebrate a Memorial Day parade that started at Boston Financial and stopped for a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Square on the corners of Park and…
Obituary
ST. GEORGE – Zachary E. Elwell, 21, died unexpectedly on May 25, 2017, in South Thomaston.
Born in Rockport on Feb. 8, 1996, he was the son of Randall and Doris Springer Elwell. Zach…
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ROCKPORT — The weather around the Goose River Bridge was chilly with an occasional rainy mist, but parade watchers bundled up, many in multiple…
LINCOLNVILLE — The town of Lincolnville may have a small parade for Memorial Day, but it has all the bases covered when it comes to paying respect and adding a little fun for the kids in the form…
Screaming “pay attention!”...... rip? ........ a rich place to live
I find myself smiling, even laughing out loud, these days at the simplest things; a cardinal singing from the top of a tree – a bright red spot against the brilliant blue sky, or something silly…
CAMDEN — Camden’s Memorial Day observance began with a wreath ceremony at the harbor with an honor guard rifle salute, and the Camden Hills Regional High School band playing taps among other…
CAMDEN — Five Town Football players, coaches, board members and families joined the Camden Lions Club on Memorial Day morning to help line downtown Camden streets with American flags ahead of the…
Camden-Rockport Middle School...
CAMDEN — Seventh-grader Karen Linares-Mendoza has spearheaded a project to create the first ever Camden-Rockport neputa, which is a large fan shaped float. Linares-Mendoza and a troupe of seventh-…
LINCOLNVILLE — Monday, May 29, Memorial Day, if not raining, routes 235,173/52 will be shut down to all traffic starting at 1:30 p.m. until about 1:50 p.m.
The parade will start at…
CAMDEN — Members of American Legion War Memorial Post 30 and volunteers honored veterans in recent days by placing flags and memorial markers…
CAMDEN — West Bay Rotary in Camden was “feeling thankful” May 27, after they released 3,500 rubber ducks from the back deck of the Smiling Cow, and from there they floated over the falls and into…
CAMDEN — Five Town Football players, coaches, board members and families will be helping the Camden Lions Club on the morning of Memorial Day, May 29, to line the downtown Camden streets with…
