Sheila L. Barnstein, 75, died December 31, 2023 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Sheila was born September 15, 1948 in Amesbury, Massachusetts to Elwin and Evelyn Hughes Rollins. Sheila grew up…
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There will be a Memorial Gathering for Albert W. Brown, 83, of Rockport, who died on December 19, 2023, on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 1 - 3 p.m., at the First Congregational Church UCC, 55…
CAMDEN — Cheryl L. Eaton, 73 of Camden, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023, at the Sussman House in Rockport, with her loving family by her side. Cheryl was born on June 15, 1950 to Guy O…
BELFAST — Leiellia "Lee" Littlefield, 67, of Belfast passed away December 28, 2023 with her loving family at her side after a short struggle with cancer. She was born August 18, 1956, in Belfast…
The Board of Directors of Rockland’s Sail, Power & Steam Museum announced Jan. 3 that Robin McIntosh is its the new executive director of the museum.
Museum founder Captain Jim Sharp…
CAMDEN — A former teacher at an independent school in Camden was arrested Dec. 22 for allegedly sexually assaulting a student over a decade ago.
Clifford J. Barnes, 34, who previously lived…
On Wednesday, January 3,, a threat was emailed to the state email account of a State House employee, according to a news release from the Maine Dept. of Public Safety. The…
LEESBURG, Florida — Paul “Pete” Sutherland Hurlburt passed away on January 1, 2024 at his home in Leesburg, Florida.
Mr. Hurlburt was born on April 14, 1939 in Boston, Massachusetts, the…
ROCKLAND — A house fire on Myrtle Street in Rockland had been burning for some time late into Tuesday night, sending smoke and heat…
CUSHING — Doris M. Mitchell, 99, died peacefully, Monday, December 18, 2023 following a brief period of declining health.
A service of remembrance will be held in the summer and a full…
ROCKLAND — Dorcas Eldridge Zeiner passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Sussman House in Rockport on the evening of December 13, 2023.
Born in Biddeford, September 22, 1930 to…
STOCKTON SPRINGS — Ruth Inez (Smart) Way, 83, passed peacefully on December 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family after her long and courageous battle with aphasia. As in life, her beloved…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Dec. 1-27.
William F. Alfano, 72, of Rockland, domestic violence assault in Union Aug. 4, 2023, seven days in…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 158 calls for service for the period of Dec. 27 to Jan. 2. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 11,063 calls for service.
Summons
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BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will meet Tuesday, Jan. 2, for their regularly scheduled meeting. Agenda items on …
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Dec. 25-29.
Appleton
Susan M. Cross to Susan M. Cross, Joanne Mary Rubbo,…
Rockport Village sparkled Dec. 31 from one end of Pascal Avenue all the way to the library on Central Street, with lights and luminaries lining streets, sidewalks, handrails, windows, widow’s…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Dec. 18-22.
Belfast
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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Dec. 21-28.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Dec. 15-26.
An arrest or summons does not…
It is New Year’s Eve as I write this. I was born nearly 50 years ago, at the Rockland Hospital.
How to reflect on nearly 50 years? Well, it seems like a very big number. And I am only…
ROCKPORT — The short footbridge that ties the west and east side of Rockport Harbor is gone for five months as the town builds a new one.
“It had gotten to a point that we were concerned…
The Thomaston Dog park will reopen on January 1. Dog owners are responsible for their pets and are encouraged to ensure…
On Friday, December 29, 2023, at approximately 8:15 p.m., the Augusta Regional Communication Center received a call from an unknown male advising he had broken into a home…
THOMASTON — James “Jim, Jimmy” Watts, was born October 27, 1944 to Alden and Willimenna Watts. After 79 years of playing the best game anyone could play, he was called out, stealing the best life…
Dec. 29
ROCKLAND – The three Knox County Commissioners are to convene at 3 p.m. this Friday afternoon, Dec. 29, for a special…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Sandra ‘Sandy’ Zimmermann, born March 2, 1941, in Camden, Maine to Jesse Williard and Bertha Mae Ripley Sleeper and went to be with the Lord December 25, 2023, at the age of 82…
SPRUCE HEAD — Virginia A. ‘Ginny’ Simmons, 87, died peacefully, Monday, December 25, 2023 following a period of declining health, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
Born in St. George,…
ROCKPORT — Donna B. Rackliff, 81, died unexpectedly at home, Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
Born in Rockland, May 4, 1942, she was the daughter of Freeman, Jr. and Dorothy Kalloch Brewer.…
In a 12:40 a.m. update, Maine State Police reported that the mother and daughter have been safely located.
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Multi-agency effort results in arrest
ROCKLAND — A Clifton man who was arrested Dec.27 and accused of a series of thefts in Knox and Lincoln counties made his initial appearance in Knox County Court Dec. 29.
Jesse Spencer, 36,…
THOMASTON — Emergency crews are turning traffic away from the vicinity of 126 Old County Road while Central Maine Power linesmen work to bring in a new utility pole.
Just prior to 3:25 p.m…
ROCKPORT — Albert William Brown, passed away on December 19, 2023, with his loving family at his side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Al was born in Reading, Massachusetts,…
CAMDEN — Charles “Charlie” Lawrence Hare, 62, of Camden, passed away peacefully at the Sussman House in Rockport on December 27, 2023 with his loving family by his side. Charlie was born on…
BUCKSPORT — Marc Wilson Goodhart, age 75, passed away on December 22, 2023, at his home in Bucksport, Maine, after a lengthy battle with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease.
He was…
Andrew Hurd, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 23, 2023 at Waldo County General Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and his three sons and their families. He was…
Newest Hotel in the Bayview Collection, owned by the Smith Family
ROCKPORT – It was a much anticipated opening and the day finally arrived. The…
Faye Lucy P. (Payson) Doucette passed away on December 21, 2023. She was born in Thomaston, Maine on April 10, 1933.
Faye was the second daughter of 10 children born to Merrill W. and…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 219 calls for service for the period of Dec. 19 to Dec. 27. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 10,905 calls for service.
Summonses
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ROCKPORT — Central Maine Power said Dec. 27 that the short power outage that affected approximately 522 customers on Rockport this morning was due to a failed insulator, most likely caused by the…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Dec. 18-22.
Appleton
Valerie J. Gushee to Harold W. Peterson Jr. and…
Press release
Cameron Reny, born and raised in Bristol, is seeking re-election for Senate District 13.
“There has already been positive movement to address issues important to our…
Growing number of complaints, fear of injuries impel proposed new policy in Waldoboro
Campers, tents, and other non-residential structures were on the Dec. 12 Waldoboro Select Board agenda, as Code Enforcement Officer Mark Stults reported a growing number of citizen complaints of …
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Dec. 11-15.
Belfast
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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Dec. 15-21.
Alex Small, 41, of Bangor,…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Dec. 6-18.
An arrest or summons does not…
The entire crew at Penobscot Bay Pilot wishes you joy, peace and good health this holiday season, and into 2024!
Brush your teeth, put on your jammies and jump into bed early tonight!
NORTH POLE — Santa is on his way now, and the folks…
Another Monday, another storm. It has practically become a tradition these last few weeks. And last weeks storm didn’t seem like that big a deal, a lot of rain, some wind. Hey, at least it wasn’t…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Dec. 10-21.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered…
