ROCKLAND — Hoboken Gardens, which for many years occupied its corner at 310 Commercial Street in Rockport, officially cut the ribbon at a new location at 15 Tillson Ave, in Rockland …
News
You can tell from the way Jonathan Fulford has run his campaign that, if elected, he will truly represent the people of Waldo County. As a Clean…
Notice
APPLETON — Edward "Eddie" Parra, 73, of Appleton, died Oct. 24, 2016, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Eddie had been a Little League umpire in Midcoast Maine for many decades.
A…
ROCKLAND — A Knox County grand jury handed down 12 indictments Oct. 25, which represented 30 counts against 11 defendants, including an…
SINGLE PARENTS IN POVERTY: The crisis no one will name
Thousands of Maine children are living in poverty because of a crisis that goes unnamed. It is creating a generation of children who struggle in school, will have a hard time qualifying for a…
Obituary
ANGELUS OAKS, Calif. — William A. Titus, of Appleton, died on Oct. 20, 2016, in California. He was 89.
He is survived by his son, William Titus Jr.; his grandchildren, Alissa Kimbrough and…
Board of Selectmen say goodbye, good luck to Cathy Hardy...
LINCOLNVILLE — The nonprofit Spirit of America Foundation was established in Augusta in 1990 to honor volunteerism, with the first award, from Augusta Mayor William Burney, given to Alma…
If you are a property owner, you probably know that a portion of your Property Tax Bill is apportioned to Knox County Government. Though almost always increasing annually…
A library is more than a house for books. In Rockport, the library is also a place where people gather and share mutual interests; attend cultural events; get help from the librarian/ tech tutors…
Tower rededicated as a World War I memorial
CAMDEN — It was cold and blustery Sunday, Oct. 23 at the top of Mt. Battie, but that did not stop a crowd of people from attending a re-dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly…
Oct. 25
Rockland is holding a public information meeting Oct. 25, at 6 p.m. at the City Hall to outline the current condition of the city’s aging sewer system and wastewater treatment facility…
Obituary
ROCKLAND — James R. Dudley, 92, died peacefully on Oct. 21, 2016, surrounded by his family, at the Sussman House in Rockport.
Born in Rockland on Oct. 15, 1924, he was the son of Walter…
Obituary
OWLS HEAD - Norman Stanley passed away on Oct. 22, 2016, very peacefully at the age of 100, at the Sussman House, with his family at his side. His longevity can be attributed to having Shredded…
Wednesday show
David F. Emery has worn many hats during his career. A native of Rockland, he has served his state and the nation as a two-term state representative, a four-term congressman, and as the deputy…
It’s a trend
CAMDEN — This year, Camden residents are not waiting until the final hour to show their interest in this year’s election. As of October 24, the town of approximately 4,100 citizens…
ROCKPORT — Rockport police reported the following activity Oct. 11-20. An arrest or summons does not apply guilt. A person charged with…
Taking a closer look at the issues
CAMDEN — Perhaps you haven’t voted, yet. And perhaps you haven’t decided for whom to cast your ballot. If that is you, and you live in Senatorial District 12 (pretty much Knox County) then watch…
Obituary
HOPE – Wayne Henry Smith, 74, went to be with his Lord on Oct. 20, 2016, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, after suffering a cardiac event the previous day.
Born in Rockland on Jan. 21,…
Obituary
CUYAHOGA, Ohio — Carlene Ruth Wooster King, 73, crossed the finish line of her earthly race on Oct. 22, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale King; and her mother, Leona…
In recent weeks, Rockland has hired the law firm Bernstein Shur for its legal needs. At a meeting of the Midcoast Economic Development District, representatives expressed a lack of workforce…
Service notice
ROCKLAND – A memorial service for Wyman Philbrook, 81, who passed away on Oct. 13, 2016, at Pen Bay Medical Center, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m. at the Union Church on…
Notice
ROCKLAND – William B. T. “Bill” Ronalds, 73, died unexpectedly on Oct. 20, 2016, of natural causes at his home.
A full obituary with service details will be published.
Arrangements are…
Obituary
BELFAST - M. Stella Pelletier, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 22, 2016, due to complications from dementia. Her parents, Augustin J. and M. Adele Dionne, predeceased her along…
Driver told officer he was reaching for cellphone...
CAMDEN — A Lincolnville man crashed his car on Simonton Road in Camden Monday around 2:10 p.m., a crash that occurred, he said, when he went to reach for his cellphone.
Kevin Curit, 41, was…
I am a Belfast resident working hard to get Jonathan Fulford elected as the next state senator for Waldo County. I heard him speak at the Waldo County Candidates Forum held on Sept. 28 at the…
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Oct. 13-20. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Sept. 9 (late entry)
Amy S. Craig,…
Obituary
APPLETON - Thomas Hale Eddy, 60, of Appleton, died Oct. 20, 2016, at his home. Tom was the son of the late Dr. Robert H. Eddy and Mary S. Eddy of Camden, and the brother to Jonathan S. Eddy of…
Obituary
UNION - With great sadness we announce the passing of Paul Obert of Union.
Paul was the husband of Jackie Merrick, father to Ryan (Amanda), Nicole, Deen (Calvin), and Cameron; grandfather to…
Rockland, Rockport, Camden, Hope and Owls Head area
The Aldersgate United Methodist Church is offering free transportation to the polls for early absentee voting on either Friday, October 28, or Tuesday, November 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. on each…
A quieter Ducktrap .... Halloween festivities .... Settling Willie in
Mary and Leslie Ames: 1914
The sun coming through the curtainless windows made long streaks of light on the newly-washed floor. Mary Ames, her arms full of clothes, stopped in the…
Meet your candidate...
Gina Sawyer is seeking the open one-year term, November 2016 to June 2017, on the Lincolnville Board of Selectmen, Assessors and Overseers of the Poor. The seat became available before it…
Oct. 24 and 26. Public invited to submit questions
Camden will host two candidate forums to allow voters to meet the candidates for the Maine Legislature and Senate and hear their views on important issues. The debates will take place at the…
ROCKLAND — A Warren woman who has been accused of illegally obtaining state welfare benefits of more than $250,000 for over a decade pleaded…
Oct. 26 meeting
HOPE — The Mid-Coast Solid Waste Board of Directors will convene October 26 at the Hope Town Office to consider a variety of pressing issues at the Rockport transfer station that include recycling…
A Ferrari is not just a make of car, it's a breed of car
CAMDEN — A fist of Ferraris all tightly wound and ready for speed gathered at the Whitehall Inn in Camden Friday evening, October 21, for the "Annual Maine Ferrari Event" which included dinners,…
For 14 years Kerry Hadley has held the reins at the historic Camden Opera House. With more than 200 events a year, including winners like Pop Tech and the Camden Conference, her job can be hectic…
Knox County Sheriff’s Office...
WARREN — A Warren 19-year-old is in jail this weekend, after he was arrested on a charge of gross sexual assault, a class A felony, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.
Knox County…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Oct. 13 - 20. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Oct. 12
Joseph Hurd, 30, of…
Obituary
LINCOLNVILLE — David Willis Dunn, 63, of Lincolnville, died unexpectedly on Oct. 17, 2016, at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. Born in Amesbury, Mass., on Jan. 6, 1953, he was the son…
Twitter, Gmail among those still affected...
NEW YORK, N.Y. — If you’ve been having trouble sending and receiving email, listening to music on Spotify, securing a reservation on Airbnb or venting your frustration and searching for answers on…
Obituary
CAMDEN — In the windy, early morning hours of Oct. 19, 2016, John “Jack” Higgins departed on his final sail from his home in Camden. Surrounded by family, he was able to set off peacefully after a…
Waldo County Sheriff’s Office...
LINCOLNVILLE — Waldo County Sheriff's detectives are investigating a report of a possible sexual assault at a Lincolnville business.
On Oct. 1, Deputy Cassandra McDonald responded to the…
Obituary
FRANKFORT — Evelyn May (Nelson) Dunham, 79, of Frankfort, passed away on Oct. 19, 2016. Evelyn was born Aug. 16, 1937, in Goffstown, N.H., the daughter of Stanley Nelson and Doris Nelson.…
Rockland City Council candidates will appear on The Chris Wolf Show, Friday, October 21, at 8 a.m. The candidates Steve Carroll, Ed Glaser and Brian Harden will talk about Rockland and their…
Four candidates vie for two Rockland City Council seats
ROCKLAND – Four candidates on the Nov. 8 ballot seeking a seat on the Rockland City Council include Larry Pritchett, Brian Harden, Ed Glaser and Steve Carroll. They all met at City Hall for…
First court appearance set for Nov. 28
ROCKLAND — A Rockland woman was charged with allegedly stealing and forging vouchers from a local food pantry that also…
Mid-Coast Charities
CAMDEN — United Mid-Coast Charities awarded $8,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine to support its youth mentoring programs in local Midcoast schools. The award was one of 58 grants,…
ROCKLAND — As of October 30, 2016 all short term rentals will need to receive a permit to continue operating, according to a news release. However, because of delays on the City’s part,…
Opinion
As you are well aware, Rockport has been considering the…
Notice
CAMDEN - John "Jack" Higgins, 61, husband of Susan Storer, died Oct. 19, 2016, at his home in Camden after an extended illness.
A complete obituary will be published later.
Calling…
