ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds May 12-16.
Camden
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LINCOLNVILLE — Lincolnville is taking steps to strengthen the community by enrolling in the Community Resilience Partnership, a state-supported program that helps towns plan and fund local…
In December 2023, a ferocious storm rose out of the Gulf of Maine, the likes of which Downeasters hadn’t seen in a generation — if ever. It was as if Neptune himself, Roman god of the seas,…
ST. GEORGE — David E. Harjula, 85, of St. George, passed away in the early morning hours on Sunday, May 11, 2025, after a period of declining health.
He was born on November 25, 1939, to…
OWLS HEAD — Elmer R. Witham passed away on March 3, 2025, at his home in Owls Head, Maine, surrounded by family.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 11 a.m., at…
ROCKPORT — Allen E. Huntley, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Pen Bay Hospital.
He was born in Camden to the late George A. Huntley and Patricia…
WALDOBORO and DAMARISCOTTA — Eleanor L.M.M. Mitchell, originally residing in Waldoboro, Maine, passed away peacefully at her assisted living residence, Hodgdon Green, in Damariscotta, Maine on May…
TENANTS HARBOR — Beth Denfeld Wood, 71, of Tenants Harbor, Maine, passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, May 12, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late William Bradford “Brad” Bucklin…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 30 - May 14.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity April 10 - May 10.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those…
Increased military activity throughout the state is routine and planned
Maine Army and Air National Guard units are entering their "annual training" window, and Mainers can expect to see increased military presence throughout the state,…
ROCKLAND — Cedric W. Long, 93, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland, Maine.
Born in Thomaston, Maine, Cedric was…
Ensuring Long-Term Stewardship and Local Blueberry Access
LIBERTY — Midcoast Conservancy has transfered the Haystack Mountain property to Georges River Land Trust, "a move designed to ensure the long-term…
VINALHAVEN — The graveside service for June M. Martin, 88, of Vinalhaven, who died on March 2, 2025, will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 11 a.m., at…
ROCKLAND — Robert E. Rackliff, 75, passed away, Sunday, May 4, 2025 at his home in Rockland.
He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Estelle L. (Wood) Rackliff; his daughter Amy E.…
ROCKLAND — Phyllis Adelle Bowers Prescott, 95, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Friday, May 9, 2025 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
Phyllis was born at home in East…
John Nicolas Ruf, Sept. 13, 1940 – Jan. 1, 2025.
Nick did not want a rainbow bridge sendoff. (But he did mention reconnecting with Cargo as he began a new journey.)
He…
FRIENDSHIP — Cheryl Anne Harding, a faithful servant of our Lord Jesus, entered His loving arms and received her reward on March 28, 2025.
Born May 20, 1944, to parents E. Arlene Bruns and…
AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, May 13, Sen. Pinny Beebe-Center, D-Rockland, welcomed Pastor Jamie Bickel of South Hope Community Church in Hope to the State House to deliver…
Join the Natural Resources Council of Maine, Megunticook RiverKeepers, and local partners for a community paddle…
Camden and Rockport, in…
CAMDEN — US Army Staff Sergeant Ben Hazen is the 2025 Memorial Day Parade Marshal.
Hazen will also be the Memorial Day speaker at various stops along the War Memorial Post 30 American…
Donut Dollies
The General Henry Knox Museum invites the community to its 12th Annual Boots on the Ground event. This Memorial Weekend celebration honors veterans, military personnel, and their families. The…
FRIENDSHIP — Nelson A. “Sonny” Lash, 89, of Friendship, died May 13, 2025 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Sonny was born November 29, 1935 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to Nelson J. Lash and…
CAMDEN — The Celebration of Life for Roberta Belkin, 85, who died on December 2, 2024, will be held Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 3 p.m., in the…
Maine's Department of Education, in partnership with the nonprofit Educate Maine, announced the 16 County Teachers of the Year for 2025 on May 14, at the Hall of Flags in the State Capitol.
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On June 10, Rockport will vote for two candidates from a field of three candidates to serve on the School Administrative District 28 (Camden-Rockport K-8) and Five Town CSD (Camden Hills Regional…
JUDGE SETS BAIL AT $50,000
ROCKLAND – The owner of home who was arrested for arson after a fire destroyed a single-family home at 327 West Street in…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds May 5-9.
Belfast
TFD77 Revocable Trust…
CAMDEN — A graveside committal service for Tiffany Andrews, 89, who died on December 17, 2024, will be held Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 11 a.m., at the Seaview…
On June 10, Camden will vote for two candidates from a field of four candidates to serve on the School Administrative District 28 (Camden-Rockport K-8) and Five Town CSD (Camden Hills Regional…
On June 10, Camden will vote for two candidates from a field of four candidates to serve on the School Administrative District 28 (Camden-Rockport K-8) and Five Town CSD (Camden Hills Regional…
this evening, 6 to 8 p.m.
The Megunticook River Citizens Advisory Committee is hosting a discussion of the recommendation for Camden's Montgomery Dam this evening, May 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Camden-Rockport Middle School…
The virtual museum experience takes a multi-facted journey through the iconic industry
ROCKLAND—Sebastian and Coral Crissey, both 25, just launched the state's first virtual Maine Lobster Museum this week…
A celebration of the life of Anne Cronin will be held Saturday, May 31, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center, 30 Conway Rd., Camden, Maine. If inclement weather…
ROCKPORT — Ralph Owen Knowlton, 96, died on May 8, 2025 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born in Vinalhaven on August 8, 1928, he was one of 12 children of Llewellyn and Laura (York) Knowlton. On…
MAINE STATE FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE CALLED IN TO INVESTIGATE
(UPDATE) May 15: The missing cat is a female molted calico. The family member describes her as being very friendly and vocal, but under the circumstances is probably very scared and will…
THOMASTON — Thomaston Police Department is an eye raiser for members of the Maine Chiefs of Police Association. Three chiefs from the association have been assessing the Thomaston PD for about…
ROCKPORT — For years, it was simply RES ("taking the kids over to RES to play T-ball). Then it was "the former RES" or "the old RES", or to be really specific, "the former Rockport Elementary…
The Maine Connectivity Authority (MCA) received notification that the federal government terminated $35 million of funding to provide digital…
DAMARISCOTTA — The Maine Warden Service is assisting the Damariscotta Police Department in the search for a missing Damariscotta man. …
WALDOBORO — Alan Lee Blackington, 50, beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, boyfriend, and dear friend to so many passed away peacefully early on the morning of May 3, 2025 far too soon after…
MATINICUS — Samuel Jack Macleod left this world too soon on Sunday, May 4, 2025. He passed peacefully, and unexpectedly, in his sleep on Matinicus, on the morning of what was to be his first…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Melissa S. Crossman, of Bangor, and Shawn B. Crossman, of Winterport, were…
After decades of understaffing, underfunding and dire warnings about the condition of Maine’s dam safety agency, state lawmakers are now considering expansive legislation that would revamp the…
This Week in Lincolnville
In 1820, Joshua Lamb began building the old meeting house in Lincolnville Center, selling pews to help fund its construction. Now known as the Center Church, the Lincolnville United Church…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds May 5-9. …
PORTLAND — While well into a Lyme vaccine study, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital, and its lead department, the MaineHealth Institute…
A life celebration for Wayne 'Butch' Farley will be held May 18, 2025, from 1 - 3 p.m., at Rockland Golf Club.
Read his…
