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…
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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…
Obituary
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 — 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…
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…
Service notice
BELMONT — Edwin Littlefield Jr., 43, of Belmont, passed away on Feb. 8, 2017. A graveside burial will be held Friday, May 19, at 2 p.m. at Hillside Cemetery in Belmont.
Arrangements are…
Service notice
CAMDEN — A graveside service for Barbara (Dickey) Bryant, 89, of Camden, who died Feb. 25, 2017, will be held Thursday, May 25, at 11 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Camden.
Arrangements are…
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CAMDEN — Jeanette (St. Clair) Cates Spear, 89, widow of Willis Spear, died May 15, 2017, at her home in Camden, surrounded by her devoted family.
A complete obituary will be published later…
Obituary
CAMDEN — Russell Albert Lovejoy, 58, went home with his Lord and Savior on May 13, 2017, at the Sussman House in Rockport after a long battle with diabetes.
Born Feb. 15, 1959, in Camden,…
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HOPE — Kathleen 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.
A…
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FRANKFORT — Walter Ernest Littlefield Jr., 79, of Frankfort, passed away on May 13, 2017, in Westbrook. Walter was born in Newburg on Oct. 25, 1937, to Bessie (Seekins) and Walter E. Littlefield…
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SPRUCE HEAD — Dr. Thomas W. Williams, 93, husband of Virginia Heggie Williams, passed away on May 10, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his family.
A complete obituary will be published…
Select Board meeting May 16
CAMDEN — Almost three years ago, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection issued a violation notice to Camden for severely disturbing soil on Ragged Mountain, and the resulting…
Service notice
BELFAST — Albert Verdosci, 77, of Belfast, passed away on Jan. 18, 2017. Graveside service will be held Friday, May 19, at 10 a.m. at Jackson Corner Cemetery in Jackson.
Arrangements are…
Service notice
FRANKFORT — Conrad Anderson, 86, of Frankfort, passed away on Feb. 2, 2017. A graveside interment will be held Saturday, May 20, at 10 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Winterport.
Arrangements…
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SEARSPORT — Iva E. Kinney, 81, of Searsport, passed away on Dec. 21, 2016. Her interment will be held Saturday, May 20, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Searsport.
Arrangements are under…
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UNITY — Dorothy M. Duarte, 70, of Unity, passed away on May 14, 2017, in Unity. Dorothy was born Jan. 27, 1947, in Attleboro, Mass., to Vera V. (Nordberg) and Edward H. Cruickshank Sr.
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Obituary
UNION — Jeannine M. Folsom, 88, went home to be with her Lord on May 3, 2017, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
Born in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada, on Nov. 18, 1928, she was the…
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STOCKTON SPRINGS — Hannah C. Bulkley, 90, of Stockton Springs, passed away May 12, 2017, in Belfast.
Services have been entrusted to Riposta Funeral Home
Service notice
ROCKLAND — A graveside committal service for Rebecca “Becky” Dyer, 71, who died April 8, 2017, will be held Thursday, May 25, at 2 p.m. at Achorn Cemetery in Rockland.
In lieu of flowers,…
Service notice
ROCKLAND — A graveside committal service for Edward J. “EJ” Sullivan, longtime Rockland resident, who died March 14, 2017, will be held on Tuesday, May 23, at 11 a.m. at Coughlin Memorial Cemetery…
Obituary
VINALHAVEN — Lida Louanne (York) Romer, 74, passed peacefully in the early morning of April 20, 2017, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her daughter, Sheri, was with her, in her…
Obituary
FRIENDSHIP — Sarah “Sally” Wilcox Roberts, 100, died peacefully on May 14, 2017, following an extended stay at Riverside in Damariscotta.
Born in North Attleboro, Mass., on July 14, 1916,…
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CUSHING — Randy Maloney, 49, passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2017, at his home. Born in Cushing on May 15, 1967, he was the son of Edward and Linda Simmons Maloney, and he grew up and lived…
CAMDEN — Work to overhaul the Baker Bridge on Washington Street, at the intersection of Mechanic Street, is nearing conclusion with a re-opening date of May 25 on the books. In addition, drivers…
Truck was saved during 1972 fire at Samoset Resort
ROCKLAND — A transient remains in jail after he was arrested by Rockport Police for allegedly vandalizing both an antique car and garage after…
BELFAST — The following Unified Criminal Court cases were closed in Waldo County from May 5-11.
Rebecca C. Rogers, 28, of Searsport, probation violation in…
BELFAST — A Winterport woman has been indicted on multiple charges following an erratic police chase in downtown Belfast March 28, which came to an end only after she crashed into a light pole.…
Finding a book ..... town meetings galore .....Spring Fling and more
“So I borrowed the truck yesterday and of course the old man's presence was still very much there. All of the peeling lefty bumper stickers, the veteran's plate, the cab cluttered with crap –…
The Rockland-based nonprofit Island Institute received a $240,000 grant through the Gulf Research Program of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to fund a collaborative…
From Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Angus King, I-Maine, and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Congressmen Andy Harris, R-Md.-01, and Bill Keating, D-Mass.-09, have led a bipartisan, bicameral group of 87…
SOUTH THOMASTON — The South Thomaston Fire Department opened its doors April 29 and welcomed the special needs community and their families. Several members of the community came by and had the…
Obituary
HOPE — Rae I. Perry, 73, of Hope, died May 4, 2017, at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born Aug. 8, 1943, in Randolph, she was the daughter of George and Ernestine (Page) Ingraham, and was a…
Obituary
ROCKLAND — Janet Ella Davis, widow of the late Gary W. Davis, died April 10, 2017, of natural causes, after a period of declining health. Janet was born in Van Buren on April 8,1934, the daughter…
Obituary
ROCKPORT — Cheryl Ann (Steykal) Brimson passed away on May 1, 2017, in Warren, due to injuries suffered in a car accident involving multiple vehicles. Born June 23, 1950, she was 66 at the time of…
On Sunday evening, May 14, around 6 p.m., a 5-year-old New Jersey boy became separated from his relatives while hiking, off of the Hussey Hill Road in Acton. Once the relatives realized…
The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 5-11. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
April 25 (late entry)…
Is the media biased? Many people think yes. Others think no. And many just aren't sure. On Monday, May 15, special guests on the Chris Wolf Show will be Jesse and Ben Ellison. Jesse Ellison worked…
Just before an all-day retreat for the Board of the Camden Conference on Saturday, a friend approached me asking about my view of the market. What narrative could support valuations of 17.4 times…
An elderly man missing since noon Saturday, May 13, was found safe after spending the night in his truck, stuck in mud along a woods road in Lagrange. A Forestry Service helicopter…
