ROCKPORT — Maine Marine Patrol Officer Alex Michaud received the 2024 Maine Lobstermen’s Association Officer of the Year Award during the 2024 Maine Fishermen’s Forum in Rockport. The award is…
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THOMASTON — Omar W. Brown, 68, passed away at home on the morning of March 5, 2024, with his wife by his side.
Born August 11, 1955, he was the son of Myron and Martha Taylor Brown.…
ROCKPORT — Gunnar Leo Kangas, 84, of Rockport, Maine and formerly of West Chesterfield, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully at Breakwater Commons in Rockland, Maine on February 25, 2024, after a…
LAKELAND, Florida — Robert E. Hoppe, 91, died peacefully, Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, Florida.
Born in Kingfield, Maine, May 21, 1932, he…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Feb. 12-16.
Belfast
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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 27 - March 7.
An arrest or summons…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 8 - 27.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
THOMASTON — Nomination papers are available for the elected Thomaston municipal officer’s seats are coming up in June:
One 3-year Select Board Member (Incumbent Patricia Hubbard)
One…
Eugene T. Pease Sr., “Tim” (76) passed peacefully in his home on February 26, 2024.
Tim was a beloved husband, father, “ampa”, “great ampa”, and friend. Tim would not only make you laugh…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Jeffery H. Dorr, Jr., 43, died peacefully in his sleep, Monday, March 4, 2024.
Born in Rockport, January 3, 1981 he was the son of Jeffery H. Dorr, Sr. and Victoria…
On Friday, March 8, 2024, a threat was emailed to a legislative member. The threats were made towards two legislators, the State House and the Maine Democratic Party at 320…
CAMDEN — Samples taken from test bores at the publicly-owned Laite Beach on Camden Harbor have tested positive for…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Feb. 26-March 1.
Camden
Paul J. Fagan and Robin M. Fagan to Robin M.…
STOCKTON SPRINGS — Wayne A. Smith, 80, of Stockton Springs, Maine, passed away on March 3, 2024, at his residence. Born August 20, 1943 in Bath, Maine to Dorothy and Otis Smith Sr.
Wayne…
CAMDEN — Given the amount of recent rain and deteriorating ski conditions, the Camden Snow Bowl is closed.
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Sheriff is using State of Maine’s Yellow Flag Law
ISLESBORO — Law enforcement has issued a March 7 update to an initial March 6 press release regarding a March 4 incident…
The St. George School district is receiving $1 million from the federal Community Project Funding for its …
Community Project Funding o support hub for youth development in Rockland
Maine First District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree today announced $921,250 in Community Project Funding for Trekkers, the nonprofit, outdoor-based mentoring program based…
CAMDEN — Just before 10 a.m., March 6, a large truck carrying a load of logs was not able to make a sharp corner and landed on its side. The driver was able to disengage from the truck, uninjured…
Man found unarmed, without ballistic gear; taken to hospital for evaluation
ISLESBORO — A man who was reported to police by a concerned Islesboro resident was located without incident March 4, according to a March 6 press release from Waldo County Sheriff Lieutenant Cody…
The following was submitted by Heidi Blood, Animal Control Officer and President/Founder of Waldo County Pet Food Pantry. The pantry…
Results from the March 5, 2024 presidential primaries began rolling in quickly soon after polls closed at 8 p.m. The results here are being updated as municipalities finish their tallies.
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Voters in Waldo County weighed in at the polls with their preference for party candidates to compete for the national election in November. Here is how voters in each municipality in Waldo County…
ROCKPORT — A group of citizens operating as a sanctioned municipal task force have made initial recommendations to the Rockport Select Board on where to preferably site a wastewater treatment…
NEWCASTLE — On February 24, 2024, Gerald (Jerry) Gabriele, 94, of Newcastle, Maine entered into The Everlasting Arms of his Lord and Savior with his loving wife of 70 years and his six children at…
BELFAST — James Henry York, Sr., 79, husband of Betty (Stone) York, died on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Windward Gardens in Camden. Born in Belfast on August 20, 1944, he was the son of Robert H. and…
On March 5, Thomaston Town Manager circulated an update on the operations of Dragon Cement, which is redefining its longtime manufacturing and mining plant in Thomaston.
George wrote:
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CAMDEN/ROCKPORT — By 11:30 a.m., March 5, 300 voters in Rockport had cast ballots for their preference on who should run for president on…
BELFAST — Belfast City Council will meet Tuesday, March 5, for its regularly scheduled meeting. Agenda items on…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 23-29.
Bear T. Sprague, 22, of Pittsfield…
JEFFERSON — On February 28, Heaven gained an angel. It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Katelynd Scofield. A loving mother, compassionate wife, wonderful daughter, and…
ROCKPORT — Howard Lee Miller, 103, died peacefully on March 1, 2024 at his home. Born February 4, 1921 in Rowan County, North Carolina, he was the son of Herbert Craig and Stella Rhyne Miller.…
THOMASTON — Hortense ‘Hotty’ Micue Grafton, 82 passed peacefully at the Sussman House, Wednesday, February 28, 2024, following a long illness. Hotty was surrounded by family and friends in her…
It has been a year since I took over this column from my dear Ma, and I’m some 60 articles in at this point. I am enjoying it, and the freedom granted by my editor to write about pretty much…
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2023 was another strong year for Maine commercial fishermen who earned $611,277,692 at the dock, which was an increase of more than $25 million over 2022, according to preliminary data released by…
Coastal Maine, with its rugged shores and diverse geological formations, holds a secret beneath its surface – undiscovered fossils that tell the tales of ancient…
In the tapestry of aviation history, the name Captain Albert William Stevens is synonymous with groundbreaking achievements in aerial exploration and photography.…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 19-28.
An arrest or summons does not…
In Camden, voting takes place in the Opera House building
At the polls, Tuesday March 5, enrolled Democrats and Republicans will weigh in on Presidential candidates for their own parties, while unenrolled voters can make…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Jan. 24 - Feb. 28.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
CAMDEN — John Kimball Young, of Camden, 83, died Oct. 28, 2023, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, after a brief decline in health.
John was born April 1, 1940, on Staten Island, N.Y., …
ELLSWORTH — Philip D. Tinker, 70, passed away unexpectedly and too soon, Saturday, February 24, 2024.
Philip was born in Rockland, September 23, 1953, to parents, Margaret and Harvey J.…
FALMOUTH — Earl J. Robishaw, 90 of Falmouth, Maine, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. Born on Feb. 10, 1934 in Rockland, Earl came from a large family of 11 children. Like all of his male…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Alynne L. Bell, age 79, of South Thomaston, died peacefully at her daughter’s home, on February 27, 2024.
Born in Dallas, Texas, on January 1, 1945, Alynne was the…
SEARSPORT – The Maine Department of Transportation and its contracting partners are continuing work on a project to rehabilitate and reconstruct Route 1 in Downtown Searsport.
On-site…
Governor Janet Mills today announced $5.4 million in grant awards to 37 communities through the Maine Infrastructure Adaptation Fund to support projects that protect infrastructure and improve…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Feb. 5-9.
Belfast
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CAMDEN — Melissa L. Winslow, 50, went to be with the Lord, Friday, February 23, 2024, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Born in Rockland, November 10, 1973, she was the daughter of Bruce…
CAMDEN — The Planning Board in Camden will hold four public hearings this evening beginning at 5 p.m. on land use amendments that it is proposing will appear before voters at June Town Meeting.…
