DAMARISCOTTA — Kenneth J. McLeod, 89, longtime Rockland resident, began his new life in Heaven with his Savior, on Dec. 5, 2016, while in the care of those he considered as his family, at…
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UNION — Douglas John Ross, 89, of Union, passed away peacefully Dec. 7, 2016, at Togus in Augusta. He was born Jan. 26, 1927, in Norwich, Conn., to Montell Ross and Mildred (Jones) Ross.
He…
Waldo County Sheriff’s Office...
WINTERPORT — A Samuel Wagner Middle School student has been charged in connection with an assault that took place at the school at roughly 8 a.m on Friday, Dec. 9.
Waldo County…
Will solicit citizen opinion through survey
The Rockport Select Board agreed Dec. 8 that there is no immediate need to tear down the empty library building at the corner of Russell, Ave., Limerock and Union streets in Rockport Village. The…
CAMDEN — Camden police reported the following activity from Nov. 2-30. An arrest or summons does not apply guilt. A person charged with…
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ROCKLAND — Audrey B. Post, 86, formerly of Camden, died Dec. 9, 2016, at the Sussman House in Rockport. Audrey was the widow of Richard "Ollie" Post, who died in 2006.
There will be a…
WALDOBORO — Waldoboro police responded to 121 calls for service from Nov. 28-Dec. 6. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An…
CAMDEN — The Camden Police Department has a new police officer, Chris Hansen, who joined the department in October.
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Studies in Anthroposophy presents the Anthropos production
The story of Jesus' birth, childhood and youth will come to life at United Christian Church as professional New York actor and storyteller Glen Williamson performs The…
The official tabulation of votes from the 2016 General and Referendum Election is now available, Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap said Dec…
SWANVILLE — A Frankfort man was arrested Dec. 7, following a report to law enforcement that he was causing a disturbance.
Austin Hannington, 23, reportedly drove to a residence in…
Rockland Fire and EMS was dispatched to a motor vehicle crash with unknown injuries with at least three vehicles involved. Upon arrival of the Fire Chief (Car-1), three vehicles were still in the…
THORNDIKE — A Thorndike woman was arrested for operating under the influence Dec. 7, following a report of erratic driving.
Trisha McPherson, 41, was reported by a concerned citizen who…
Harvey Curtis and Mac Economy, of K2 Music in Camden, will be on the Chris Wolf Show Friday, at 8 a.m., in to talk about all the ways you can make music for Christmas. K2 music is famous for its…
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ROCKLAND – Helen M. Staples, 83, died Dec. 6, 2016, at the Sussman House in Rockport.
Born in Belfast on Oct. 18, 1933, she was the daughter of Roland and Ethel Berry Hanson. Raised in…
Wants regulations in place; will talk further
Rockland Police Chief Bruce Boucher said it best when he quoted: "They say money doesn't grow on trees. Well it does now." Rockland City Council members and a number of law enforcement joined in a…
ROCKPORT — The Rockport Police Department has a new patrol Officer, Chris Taylor, who joined the department in October.…
How much time to take? Meeting Dec. 8
Thursday evening, Dec. 8, the Rockport Select Board will continue its discussion on the future of the Rockport Public Library. The meeting follows a Nov. 30 workshop, at which the public, the…
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Camden — Avis Louise (Williamson) Rainfrette died in the early hours of Dec. 6, 2016, at Windward Gardens. Avis was born Feb. 28, 1928, in Rockland, and was the daughter of Elizabeth and Carleton…
From Augusta
Rep. Stanley Paige Zeigler, D-Montville, was sworn into the 128…
From Augusta: Miramant begins second term representing Senate District 12 in the Maine Senate
Sen. Miramant, D-Camden, was inaugurated to the Maine Senate during a swearing-in ceremony held Wednesday at the State House in Augusta.
“I am honored that my…
ROCKPORT (Dec. 7, 9:35 a.m.) — Just over 48 hours since…
‘“It’s like Dennis’ spirit is still in the shop, guiding James along as he develops his new role of making people feel good’
CAMDEN — For almost seven years, Dennis, the Warner Graphics shop cat, was a regular fixture on Washington Street. His “professional”…
Wednesday, December 7, is “Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day,” honoring the 75th anniversary of the attack on the United States at…
Camden Select Board meeting...
CAMDEN (UPDATE Dec. 6, 4:03 p.m.) — The Camden Select Board will not be discussing a possible marijuana retail moratorium at its meeting tonight, as previously noted following their workshop…
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LINCOLNVILLE — Michael Mark Cardner Jr., 64, passed away on Dec. 4, 2016, at home in Lincolnville, after a short bout of pneumonia. Born April 29, 1952, he was the son of Michael M.P. and Carmela…
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BROOKS — Jerome Ashley Reynolds, 88, passed away peacefully on Dec. 5, 2016, with his family by his side. Born in Brooks on Oct. 28, 1928, he was the youngest son of the late Alfred and Della…
‘We will table it, but we have it on our radar’
In the aftermath of the Nov. 8 statewide vote that approved a measure that legalizes cultivating, using and selling recreational marijuana and paraphernalia, town and cities are gulping,…
There was a story I happened to see twice on the evening news back on Thursday — first on the NBC evening news, and then another report ran…
All about our hometown
There are many affecting moments when we come together as a town. Some are annual rituals such as the Memorial Day parade, the Wreaths Across America convoy, Christmas Eve services or the…
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CAMDEN — Betty Brearley Johnson, 91, died peacefully on Nov. 25, 2016, at the Sussman House in Rockport.
Betty was born July 1, 1925, in Worcester, Mass., the daughter of Harry and…
Rockport to discuss a moratorium until land use ordinances get revised
Rockport’s Select Board will talk this evening about a proposal to place a moratorium on recreational marijuana facilities until town land use ordinances can be revised and presented to…
Rockport Fire Department...
ROCKPORT — Rockport Fire Chief Jason Peasley is crediting Sargent Corp., which has been onsite working a construction project at the Mid-Coast Solid Waste Corp. transfer station, with making…
special town meeting tonight
The Rockport Select Board is holding a special town meeting this evening, Monday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rockport Opera House. Its purpose is for voters to determine whether to authorize…
For the second time in two days, Skowhegan firefighters battled a mobile home blaze Dec. 4.
On Sunday afternoon, a fire destroyed a home where fire investigators said 53-year-old Michelle…
Sharing knowledge about establishing a homeless hselter
BELFAST — The Belfast Homeless Coalition met for the fourth time Nov. 30, with members gearing up for their Dec. 1 meeting with Stephanie Primm, of the Hospitality House, in Rockport.…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded at the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Nov. 14 - 28.
Belfast
Lawrence L. and Paula Rehlander,…
BELFAST — The following Unified Criminal Court cases were closed in Waldo County from Nov. 18 - Dec. 1.
Michael Langley, 37, of…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Nov. 19 - Dec. 1. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Nov. 12 (late entries)
Alyssa…
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Nov. 25 - Dec. I. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Nov. 25
Rachel O. White…
CAMDEN — Day two of Camden’s Christmas by the Sea, on Dec. 3, was packed with events. There were craft fairs, shopping, charity work, Santa arriving by boat and then reading to the kids at…
Rockland Fire Department...
ROCKLAND — Rockland Fire Chief Chris Whytock is reminding homeowners Sunday morning that a “clean chimney is a safe chimney” following a chimney fire on Suffolk Street around 8 p.m. Saturday…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Superior Court and Rockland District Court from Nov. 21-Dec. 2.
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Dianne Lee (Aldus) Blake, 71, passed peacefully on Dec. 1, 2016, surrounded by her family. Dianne was born May 13, 1945, in Belfast
Dianne was full of life and was the center of her family.…
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UNION – Roberta M. Sedgwick, 81, died peacefully on Nov. 29, 2016, at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Thomaston on April 22, 1935, Roberta was the…
AUGUSTA — A reward of up to $5,500 is being offered in connection with the recent illegal killings of two Canada lynx in Maine. Maine Warden Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service…
Top of the list: jail overcrowding, marijuana revenue, broadband funding
ROCKLAND — Knox County Commissioners hosted a special meeting with municipal leaders and state legislators, Thursday, December 1, in Commission chambers at the Knox County Courthouse. The purpose…
Watch live from home or office; retrieve archived meetings later
The Town of Rockport is providing ongoing access to municipal board and committee meetings as they happen via livestreaming video. Library, budget, planning board and select board…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Nov. 21-23.
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Clipped YMCA school bus, side-wiped minivan, crashed through cemetery fence
CAMDEN — A Belfast man was summonsed for failure to have insurance bond and attaching false plates after he caused an accident on Mountain Street in Camden that involved a Penobscot Bay YMCA…
