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APPLETON – John W. Roberts, 72, died unexpectedly on Sept. 20, 2016, at Windward Gardens in Camden.

Born in Portland on March 31, 1944, he was one of six children, the only son, of William…

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ST. GEORGE – Laura L. White, 37, died unexpectedly, Sept. 25, 2016, in the arms of her beloved husband, at the home they shared with their children.

Born in Nashua, N.H., on June 9, 1979,…

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LIMINGTON — Barbara Ogilvie Mosher died Sept. 24, 2016. She was born May 27, 1932, in Quincy, Mass., the daughter of Kent Myers and Jessie Holmes Ogilvie.

Barbara attended local Quincy…

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ROCKLAND — Louise Margaret (Seavey) Pietroski, 93, of Rockland, passed away peacefully on Sept. 24, 2016, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Born Nov. 11, 1922, in Rockland, she was the…

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CAMDEN — Ditte Slade was born Jan. 31, 1928, in the small village of Tapolca, Hungary. When she was 2 years old, her family boarded a ship bound for America, following in the steps of other…

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CAMDEN — There will be a Celebration of Life held Saturday, Oct. 1, at 3 p.m. at Hedges Hall, Point Lookout, in Northport, for Orman "Sonny" Goodwin, who died Sept. 4, 2016.

View his…

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LINCOLVILLE — Carlton Fred Dougherty, 86, passed away peacefully on Sept. 14, 2016, at home, surrounded by family. Born on Dec. 12, 1929, he was the son of Arthur Ray and Alice (Waterman)…

Lack of rain makes it a challenge to keep Megunticook River flowing...

CAMDEN — This week's rainy forecast is a welcome sight for everybody who has been watching water levels drop at area lakes and ponds. But it won't be anywhere near enough to bring the water levels…

Rockland resident Thomas Peaco  announced his candidacy for a two-year seat on the board of Regional School Unit 13. Peaco is seeking…

ROCKLAND — A man from Owls Head was arrested Sept. 20 for allegedly threatening to shoot two men and injuring one during a fight.…

Soup Cafe for all ..... Pickles, Preserves and Pies .....at the Fair
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Every Thursday morning for the past two and a half years a sandwich board has appeared in front of the Community Building on Searsmont Road (Route 173) in Lincolnville. “Soup Café…

Rape, aggravated assault, homicide climbs; drug arrests up

Crime in Maine decreased  by 7.1 percent in 2015, according to the Maine Department of Public Safety. But, crimes against people — rape, robbery, aggravated…

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KNOX - Tanya Lee Witherell Hubbard, 62, of Knox, died Sept. 23, 2016, at Maine General Medical Center after a long, feisty and courageous struggle with cancer. She was born in Lewiston on Oct. 5,…

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LINCOLNVILLE - Peter R. Raymer, 60, formerly of Quincy, Mass., died peacefully on Sept. 22, 2016, at the Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Milton, Mass.,  surrounded by his loving…

The Maine Department of Marine Resources and Marine Patrol honored exceptional service, outstanding support, and acts of heroism during the department's annual meeting September 16. Special awards…

BELFAST — The following Unified Criminal Court cases were closed in Waldo County from Sept. 2-15.

Frederick E. Lower, 45, of Bangor, failure to register a vehicle in…

BELFAST— The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Sept. 16-23. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Sept. 6 (late entry)

Brett A. Gotham, 18…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Sept. 12-22. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Sept. 1 (late entry)

Todd…

THORNDIKE — A Thorndike man is facing multiple charges following a domestic incident on Thorndike Road Sept. 15.

Andrew G. Smith, 37, was arrested after a woman reported having been…

ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from Aug. 8-12 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.

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JEFFERSON — Douglas E. Peaslee Sr., 86, of Jefferson, died Sept. 23, 2016, in Jefferson.

Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. with a time of sharing memories at 7…

ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Sept. 12-16.

ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Superior Court and Rockland District Court from Sept. 19-23.

Whether you need to get your high school diploma or want to improve skills for work or college, the Five Town CSD Adult Learning Center can…

Five Town CSD Adult and Community Education is offering several trips this school year.

Perfect for celebrating fall are…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office

A Wiscasset woman has been charged with the importation and sale of heroin in the Wiscasset area. These charges are the result of an ongoing investigation by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office…

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ROCKLAND — Alfred "Al" Smith, 80, passed away peacefully on Sept. 21, 2016, at the Knox Center for Long Term Care.

No services will be held at this time.

Arrangements are in the…

United Mid-Coast Charities (UMCC) awarded $547,000 to 58 nonprofit organizations in Knox and Waldo counties during a check presentation ceremony in…

To be unearthed in 25 years

ROCKPORT — Last call for including photos, memorabilia, letters, or anything else equally imaginative in the Rockport Time Capsule, which will sit under a special hand-hewn granite slab outside…

Wiscasset is losing its head of special education, Jess Yates. In a brief interview Thursday night minutes after she addressed the School Committee about her resignation, Yates, of Bristol, said…

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ROCKLAND - Richard E. Ames, 74, died peacefully on Sept. 20, 2016, at Sussman House in Rockport. Born in Rockland on Nov. 27,1941, he was the first child of Martha Doris Cassidy and Dennis Everett…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Grand Jury handed down 15 indictments Sept. 15. An indictment does not imply guilt.

Colby M. Corriveau, 20, of Belfast, aggravated assault,…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Sept. 5-16. 

Belfast

Maureen M. Matheson and…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Sept. 4-14. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Sept. 4

Dylan C. Kish, 24…

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Camden — Clifton J. "Cliff" Russell passed on Sept. 17, 2016, away at the age of 91, after a very brief stay at Sussman House in Rockport.

Cliff was born March 19, 1925, in Cambridge, Vt.…

Attorney General intervenes in case

ROCKLAND — The lawsuit filed by South Thomaston against two former firefighters for allegedly not turning over approximately $15,000…

The Rockport Select Board will meet this afternoon at 4 p.m. in a workshop to: 
  • Review the Reserve…
Maine Warden Service...

CAMDEN — A 76-year-old Camden man with dementia is doing well Wednesday, according to the Maine Warden Service, after he became lost Tuesday afternoon from an assisted living home on John Street…

ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Sept. 5-9.

CAMDEN - Camden town officials Tuesday afternoon issues a notice that due to ongoing paving, Washington Street, from Gould Street to Elm Street (Route 1), will be closed to all parking on…

An 18-month-old missing toddler was found Sept. 19 by a Maine game warden in Bradford. The boy’s parents had been sleeping after having worked an overnight shift the evening of Sept. 18…

Hi, my name is Sharyn Pohlman and I am the Democratic candidate for District Three Knox County Commissioner.

I have lived in the Camden/Rockport area for almost 20 years and have…

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ROCKLAND – Richard E. Ames, 74, died peacefully on Sept. 20, 2016, at Sussman House in Rockport.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Thursday, Sept. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Burpee,…

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ROCKPORT — Anthony Wayne "Hutch" Hutcheson, 51, owner of Right Click Computers in Rockport, died July 18, 2016, at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston after a brief illness.

Born Sept.…

ROCKLAND — The Rockland City Council held a special meeting in Council Chambers at Rockland City Hall to talk about the search for a new city manager on Monday, September 19. The meeting was…

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WASHINGTON - James Francis Coffey, 72, passed away on Aug. 3, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer in Rockport. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Patricia, who bravely lost her battle…

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FT. MYERS, Fla. — Barbara A. Knowlton, 94, former Rockland and Owls Head resident, died peacefully on Sept. 9, 2016, in Florida.

Born Jan. 6, 1922, in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, Canada,…

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OWLS HEAD — Edward R. Glover, 50, died unexpectedly on Sept. 11, 2016, at his home.

Born in Rockland on Jan. 26, 1966, he was the son of Grace and Samuel Frost Glover Sr. He was a 1984…

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LINCOLNVILLE — Kenneth R. Hardy, 83, passed away on Sept. 15, 2016, at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. He was born Sept. 25, 1932, in Camden, and was the son of Ruth and George Hardy…

BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Sept. 9-18. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Sept. 9

Joshua A. True, 25, of…