BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Aug. 28 - Sept. 9. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Aug. 28
Roger D. Poulin…
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ROCKLAND — In a somber ceremony on the morning of Sept. 11, the Rockland Fire Department remembered and honored the victims of the tragic 9/11 attack 15 years ago this date, an event that…
Obituary
LINCOLNVILLE — John W. Ianelli, of Lincolnville, was born July 20, 1954. He died peacefully on Sept. 8, 2016, of complications from a stroke, with his family and friends by his side at the…
Neil and Lisa Page were inside their home at 122 Clark Drive in Wiscasset late Sunday morning when lightning flashed right behind the house. The next flash was even closer.
“Then I went, ‘…
Knox County Sheriff’s Office...
APPLETON — An Appleton man was arrested early Saturday evening after a neighbor complained of someone firing a gun off the deck of a residence.
Knox County Sheriff’s deputies responded to…
Rockport-Camden Pathways Committee: Phase II is complete
Camden — The Camden-Rockport Pathways Committee celebrated the completion of the Seabright section of the Camden Riverwalk with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, held at Seabright park…
Obituary
OWLS HEAD – Donald W. “Tink” Bergren, 58, passed away peacefully on Sept. 8, 2016, at his home with his mother at his side.
Born in Rockland on Aug. 8, 1958, he was the son of Donald H. and…
Federal dollars are no longer in play for Maine Department of Transportation’s plans for Wiscasset’s downtown, according to an email a federal staff member has sent a member of the Wiscasset…
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LINCOLNVILLE BEACH - Jean A. French, 75, wife of Donald French, died Sept. 9, 2016, at home in Lincolnville Beach. A complete obituary will be published later.
The funeral service will be…
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Aug. 26 - Sept. 5. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Aug. 11 (late entry)
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SWANVILLE — If you’ve driven from Belfast to Swan Lake Grocery via Route 141 in the last eight years, you’ve driven past the Waldo County Community Garden, which is located on the…
ROCKPORT — The Camden American Legion Post No. 30 continues to recognize local business as recipients of a Certificate of Recognition…
ROCKLAND — Two men remain in jail for the intentional sinking of a lobster boat in Tenants Harbor Sept. 1. Police are expecting to…
The State's Drought Task Force held its second 2016 meeting Sept. 8 to discuss current drought conditions across the state. The DTF assists…
Maine State Police...
BURNHAM — Maine State Police arrested a convicted sex offender Sept. 8 and charged him with possessing child pornography.
Police acted on a tip, according to a press release Friday, and…
BELFAST — The following Unified Criminal Court cases were closed in Waldo County from Aug. 26 - Sept. 1.
Robert McKinney, 21, of Belfast, probation violation in Belfast…
Obituary
UNION — Roland G. Watier, 72, died suddenly on Sept. 2, 2016, at home after an anaphylactic reaction to a yellow jacket sting. Born in Portland on Nov. 23, 1944, (and spoiling his mother's…
ROCKPORT — Pen Bay Medical Center has hired a new pediatrician and new orthopaedic surgeon.
Adda Winkes joined Pen Bay Pediatrics…
Settlement with Brewer, Vitale estates is resolution without protracted litigation
ROCKPORT - Rockport Town Manager Rick Bates Thursday confirmed that the town has settled with the families of 16-year-old Kara Brewer, of Rockland, and 17-year-old Emily Vitale, of Warren, in…
CAMDEN — One man’s favorite song may sound like nails on the chalkboard to another man, and that’s how disputes over noise — or, “unwanted sounds” — levels often begin in small towns. Or, a…
THOMASTON — Police were called to the Wal-Mart parking lot in Thomaston, off Route 1, late Wednesday night, after a man called 911 and made statements leading the dispatcher to believe he was…
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My name is Josh Gerritsen and I want to serve you on the Lincolnville Board of Selectmen. I grew up in Midcoast Maine and left to pursue a career elsewhere, like most young people do. After a…
Women veterans from across the state are invited to attend the Maine Women Veterans Luncheon and Conference on Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at…
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WALDO — Helen M. (Leadbetter) Beckett, 81, of Waldo, died peacefully Sept. 5, 2016, surrounded by her loving family at Waldo County General Hospital. She was born May 8, 1935, to Norman and…
ROCKPORT — The Maine Department of Transportation will be paving Union Street in Rockport, beginning Sept. 8. Crews will be starting at the Union and Elm streets intersection in Camden…
Mountain’s Four-Season Committee delivers ideas for pumping up income
CAMDEN — After considerable discussion, the Camden Select Board approved increases in day ticket and season pass prices at the Camden Snow Bowl. The increases are variable, with some not…
City Council considers idea at meeting tonight
ROCKLAND — Like that of many old Maine community’s, Rockland’s housing stock is old and full of holes. The city’s energy committee, a group of citizen volunteers, wants to do something about…
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CAMDEN — Orman M. "Sonny" Goodwin, 82, died Sept. 4, 2016, at the Sussman House in Rockport, after a brief illness. Sonny was the husband of Blanche "Bebe" Goodwin and the owner of Monroe &…
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SEARSPORT — Brad Pomeroy, 35, passed away on Sept. 3, 2016. Born in Belfast, he grew up in Bucksport and then Searsport.
Brad was a true outdoorsman. He was a fisherman by trade and a hard…
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NORTHPORT - Eileen S. (Sennott) Preskenis, 86, of Northport, passed away on Sept. 5, 2016, in Bangor. She was born on July 30, 1930, in Cambridge, Mass., the daughter of Frederick and Mary (McNiff…
Public/private fundraising effort begins for new library
ROCKPORT — Town leaders in Rockport will decide Thursday evening, Sept. 8, whether to place a proposal before voters in…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Bruce Poliquin released the…
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WARREN — Michael A. Saunders, 45, died Sept. 1, 2016 at his home in Warren. He was born Oct. 1, 1970, to Miles and Elizabeth (O'Dell) Saunders.
He grew up in Warren and graduated from…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Aug. 22-26.
…
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DAMARISCOTTA – Robert E. Worthing, 85, formerly of Cushing, died peacefully on Sept. 2, 2016, surrounded by his loving daughters.
Born in Augusta on April 14, 1932, he was the son of Jasper…
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SOUTH THOMASTON — Franco “Frank” Ferraiolo, 53, died unexpectedly on Sept. 1, 2016, in Rockport. He died doing what he loved, working on a job site.
Born in Bangor on Dec. 3, 1962, he…
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WALDO — Dora C. "Dodie" Doak, 87, passed away peacefully on Sept. 4, 2016, at her beloved farm, surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 20, 1929, in Troy, to James and Beulah Clifford.…
A Rockland man is facing several charges following an incident yesterday evening.
Jonathan Whiffen, 55, was charged with operating under the influence, reckless conduct and aggravated…
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WASHINGTON — Bryant W. Mank Jr., 45, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 1, 2016, at his home in Washington, Maine. Bryant was born in Rockland on Aug. 19, 1971, to parents Bryant Mank Sr. and Joyce…
ROCKLAND — New Hope for Women, offering support to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, will hold a 40-hour…
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Aug. 29 - Sept. 1. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Aug. 29
Brianna M. Barrows,…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded at Waldo County Superior Court.
Jane L. Piantidosi, of Burnham, and Brian A. Piantidosi, of Augusta, were married Dec. 31…
Solitary gravestones .... cross country starts .... chickens, watermelons and guinea hens
A single grave stone stands alone, deep in the Lincolnville woods near Pitcher Pond. An elaborately carved marble stone, it reads:
“SACRED to the…
Two Bridges Regional Jail
A 23-year-old named Alex Pedroza from Wiscasset recently got stopped for driving a car with the plates registered to another vehicle and was given a $300 fine for Improper Plates. He had just lost…
Lt. Maker issued this update at 2:24 p.m. Sunday:
At about 2 p.m. today, Morrow was located in Somerville and has been returned home without incident.
Original press release, issued at…
Maine State Police say speed is the cause of a one-vehicle crash Saturday in Prospect that killed two men and critically injured a third. The crash took place on the North Searsport…
A Subaru wagon took out a utility pole on Edgecomb’s River Road late Saturday night, leaving the car’s occupants with only minor injuries and the town’s fire department with several hours’ work…
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SOUTH THOMASTON — Franco “Frank” Ferraiolo, 53, died unexpectedly on Sept. 1, 2016, doing what he loved, working on a jobsite in Rockport.
Family and friends are invited to visit on…
Camden Windjammer Festival...Labor Day weekend
CAMDEN — For many years sailing, Labor Day weekend in Camden has been a time for celebrating the town’s and the region’s rich nautical heritage. The annual Camden Windjammer Festival brings in…
Update, issued by Lt. Maker at 8:07 p.m. Friday:
Earlier tonight at about 6:30 p.m. Benaiah was located at a residence on Coopers Mills Road in Windsor.
He…
