WASHINGTON — Representatives Chellie Pingree and Bruce Poliquin have reintroduced their bill to make it easier for seafood dealers to export sea urchins and sea cucumbers outside of the…
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MAIZE, Kan. — Jeffrey Alan Hallowell, 52, formerly of Owls Head, Maine, died Feb. 12, 2016, after a 14-year battle with amyoteophic lateral sclerosis. He was surrounded by his loving family,…
ROCKLAND – During the past two weeks in Rockland, steps were taken to retrieve an outstanding debt from the former Rockland Lobster Company. Department heads convened to discuss MDOT’s pedestrian…
promoting biodiversity and self-sufficiency in Waldoboro since the 1970s
The Heirloom Seed Project at Medomak Valley High School, in Waldoboro, has been honored with a national Award of Excellence from National Garden…
The Informed Young Leaders Series starts its third year of PechaKucha-style presentations on vital political issues by…
Rockland — The following deed transfers were recorded from May 8-15 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.
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ROCKPORT — Rockport police reported the following activity May 12-16. An arrest or summons does not apply guilt. A person charged with a crime…
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APPLETON — Marian I. Norwood, 91, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2017, at home. Marian was born Nov. 10, 1925, and was the daughter of the late Everett J. Morse and Caroline M. (…
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AUGUSTA — In March, Congress overturned a Federal Communications Commission rule banning Internet Service Providers from selling their customers’ online web browsing data to advertisers…
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HOPE — Kathleen “Kathi” Galli-Hooper, 69, beloved wife of F. Perry Hooper, died peacefully on May 15, 2017, at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, following a period of declining health.
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APPLETON — Gregory Graham Ellis died May 18, 2017, at the Sussman House in Rockport. He was 64 and suffered from pulmonary fibrosis.
Known simply as “Ellis” by friends, he was born June 8…
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ROCKLAND — Raymond Harden Fogarty, 96, died May 16, 2017, at the Knox Center for Long Term Care in Rockland. Born in Rockland on June 21, 1920, he was the son of Daniel Raymond and Ruth Harden…
Going over the top ..... Memorial Day ..... Beach wakes up
Am I crazy? Always prone to taking on more than I can ever do, this spring I’m outdoing even myself. Anyone driving by Sleepy Hollow can see it. The garden looks like somebody’s gone wild in a…
What’s a social club, anyhow?
The Town of Rockport will be holding a marijuana forum Thursday, May 25, to better understand the new state law and what it means to municipalities. Some of the topics that will be…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 13-19. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
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BELFAST — A Searsport man faces a number of charges following the May 16 kidnapping of his estranged spouse.
Jason C. Moulton, 34, was arrested after traveling to his…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds May 8-19.
Belfast
Mary Curtis and…
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity May 15-19. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
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Eastern Tire & Auto Service recently presented a check to Georges River Land Trust as sponsors of its 30th Anniversary. Since 1987,…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Waldo County Superior Court.
Thomas J. Barry, of Kennebunk, and Lilah R. Giguere, of Palermo, were…
Winner of the 2015 Maine Songwriters' Association songwriting contest, Jenny Van West's original songs hit with passion and humor. Crossing the boundaries between country, swing, folk, her songs…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from May 8-12.
Arthur M. Andrews, 31, of Camden, fishing…
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DAVENPORT, Fla. — Laurie Letitia Taylor, 51, of Davenport, Fla., passed away on March 14, 2017, with her loving family by her side. Laurie was born in Rockland, Maine, the daughter of Lawrence and…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Superior Court and Rockland District Court from May 8-19.
Superior Court
Trevor W. Brooks, 25, of Biddeford…
ROCKPORT — A two-vehicle crash Saturday morning, May 20, around 11 a.m., stopped traffic in both directions at the intersection of Warrenton…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office on Friday identified the two operators in a May 18 crash in Nobleboro.
The preliminary investigation has…
Rockland on May 19 released the name of the city manager candidate chosen by the City Manager Search Committee on Monday, May 15. Christopher Ronald Philbrick of Dumfries, Va., was the candidate…
May 20, 21, in the greenhouse
The Horticulture and Gardening classes at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport are holding their annual plant sale Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21, at the greenhouse on…
Maine law enforcement will start a two week campaign Monday, May 22, to beef up enforcement of Maine's seat belt laws. In addition, special enforcement efforts are planned Monday afternoon and…
Belfast, Rockland police and area sheriff deputies finish training
Maine's 58 newest police officers, including those of Belfast and Rockland, and Knox, Lincoln and Waldo county sheriff offices, have graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro…
SPRUCE HEAD: Thomas W. Williams, M.D., 93, of Clark Island, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on May 10, 2017.
Dr. Williams was a highly respected physician known…
OWLS HEAD – Alan N. Drinkwater, 63, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side, Monday, May 15, 2017 at the Sussman House in Rockport.
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THOMASTON – Lista J. Colson, 72, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the Sussman House in Rockport.
Family and friends are invited to…
ROCKPORT — Rockport police reported the following activity May 5-10. An arrest or summons does not apply guilt. A person charged with a crime…
VINALHAVEN – Charles B. Doughty, 84, life-long Vinalhaven resident, died peacefully, Friday, May 5, 2017 at the Sussman House in Rockport.
A graduate of Maine Maritime…
Kim Bernard is an artist from Rockland. She wants to have Rockland's first sculpture race in August. Teams will build a rolling sculpture and anything goes. Two-, three- and four-member teams will…
John S. Prescott, 76, of Brooks, passed away May 17, 2017. He was born in Searsport, Maine, August 21, 1940 to Charles H. and Esther (Paige) Prescott. John married Shirley Bailey and…
While the Maine Department of Environmental Protection finalizes its penalties on the Town of Camden for violating erosion control laws, the state agency has also imposed a fine on the logging…
The New England Fishery Management Council will be conducting…
Sandra M. Otis, 75, passed away May 17, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. Sandra was born September 6, 1941 in Tewksbury, Mass., to the late Issac and Lillian Clark. She…
And then there was one, winnowed down from 28 candidates
ROCKLAND – The Search Committee for a new Rockland city manager had recommended an individual to the Rockland City Council to fill the position. Although not yet identified, Rockland Mayor Will…
On April 29, 30 volunteers with Rockland Heart and Soul received the first segment of training to learn tested techniques for interviewing Rockland residents about what matters most to them. The…
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CAMDEN — Jeanette (St. Clair) Spear, 89, a life-long resident of Camden, died May 15, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her devoted family. Born in Rockport on June 16, 1927, she was the daughter…
AUGUSTA — Ground-level ozone concentrations will be climbing in Maine on Thursday, May 18, and are expected to reach unhealthy levels along the entire coastline, and will reach inland to include…
Illuminating the perils of plastic garbage in the ocean
Ella Simon, a senior at the independent Watershed School in Camden, loves to make art, and she plans to study the fine arts at Colorado State College next fall. She also likes to…
Reduces monetary payout to the state, keeps investment in town
CAMDEN — A new ADA-compliant dock and the rebuilding of a boat launch on Hosmer Pond will resolve up to 80 percent of a state penalty being imposed on Camden for environmental violations. On May…
Covers four cemeteries in Lincolnville...
LINCOLNVILLE — As Memorial Day approaches, towns across Maine are readying for their varying ways to pay respect. Many hold parades, concluding at a single cemetery. Others make numerous stops…
In the spring a man's fancy turns to his garden. Hammon Buck from Plant's Unlimited will be the guest on Wednesday's Chris Wolf Show. Did you know Plant's Unlimited was a drive in Movie Theater at…
ROCKPORT — Two longtime Rockport police officers were recognized for their service May 8, and another was officially promoted to sergeant, assuming supervisory duties across the Camden-Rockport…
ROCKPORT — Early evening traffic was backed up at the four-way intersection of Routes 17 and 90 on May 10 around 5:30 p.m., after a two-vehicle…
