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HOPE – Kenneth Balm Guiseley, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at the Sussman House in Rockport following a short illness.

A Memorial Service will be announced and a…

CAMDEN — Ann K. Vanosdol, 74, of Camden Maine, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2022 surrounded by her family.

She was born on December 18, 1947 in South Pasadena, California, the…

PORTLAND — The U.S. Marshals Service Violent Offender Task Force said it has arrested Raymond…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

number of strandings increasing

On July 20, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declared an Unusual Mortality Event…

Dorothy Edna Sprague would have been 95 on August 5, 2022.  She was born on August 5, 1927 to a loving couple, Albert G. Shuman and Hazel (Heyer) Shuman…

CUSHING — John M . Dirnbauer, 75, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022. John was born on March 11, 1947 in Racine, Wisconsin, to parents Martin and Mary Hermes Dirnbauer.

John grew up in…

Citizens in five Waldo County towns will be asked to vote on a proposal to create a fiber broadband connection for every home. This month, the towns are holding informational meetings in advance…

CAMDEN — A Camden man remains in jail after he was arrested July 17 for eluding police and allegedly driving 100 miles per hour through town, according to a speed estimate made by police.

NORTHPORT — On the evening of July 19, 2022 at approximately 7 p.m., the Waldo County Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting that a tractor had gone off the roadway and rolled over on…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

BELFAST The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity July 2-16. 

An arrest or summons does not…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court July 8-14.

Keegan Davis, 22, of Lincoln,…

BELFAST The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds May 16-27. 

Belfast

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported one traffic citation July 5-15, for an inspection sticker violation. In addition to the citation, the following activity was…

MaryAnn Topping died on July 15, 2022. Born September 18, 1940, in Summit, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Ruth S. Bailey and Carl J. Frosch. She married Richard E. ("Dick") Topping in Summit…

BELMONT — Dennis M. Muldoon, age 62 of Weymouth, Massachusetts, entered into eternal life on July 8th after a long battle with liver disease, and liver cancer. Dennis was a current resident of…

Camden Harbor boatyard aims to be welcoming space for public

CAMDEN—In little more than a year and a half, Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding, Inc has transformed the east side of Camden Harbor into a modernized marina. On Tuesday, June 12, Lyman-Morse celebrated its…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

LIBERTY – Brandon James Raye, 37, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at his home in Liberty.  

Brandon was born in Rockport on…

Michael Weber died unexpectedly at his home in North Haven on Monday, July 11, 2022.

Born in Lancaster, California, on November 9, 1986, Mike grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania, before moving…

ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from June 20-July 11.

Antonio Alvarez, 50, of Rockport, operating under the influence (alcohol), no test, in Rockland…

A kind and loving man died tragically on Friday. Frederick "Rick" Greeley Jr., age 77, passed away from a sudden allergic reaction at the end of Duck Trap Road in Lincolnville. At the time of his…

Mary Frances Weaver Dutch, 69, of Belfast, passed on to her next life following a short experience with liver cancer on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. 

Friends and family are invited for …

WALDOBORO — Jeffrey M. Brown, 75, died July 15, 2022 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. 

He was born January 28, 1947 in Marblehead, Massachusetts to William Morrison Brown and Marjorie (…

William W. (Bill) Burrows died at his home on Monday, July 11, 2022, with his wife of nearly 39 years and children at his side. It was just 25 days after learning he had stage 4 pancreatic cancer…

Camden isn’t Bar Harbor .... rush hour .... Beach Store open!
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Yesterday, a Texas rug customer, staying at the Spouter Inn, said it was 104 in Houston. I slept under a blanket last night and with windows wide open.

AUGUSTA — The Department of Administrative and Financial Services announced Monday afternoon it has successfully processed and sent $850 relief checks to all verified eligible Maine taxpayers who…

AUGUSTA— The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a new three-digit dialing code available nationwide as an easy-to-remember connection to help for anyone experiencing a suicidal or mental health…

Eight organizations serving Lincoln and Sagadahoc County residents in need of emergency food and shelter support will received $69,604 in funds from the federal Emergency Food…

BUCKSPORT – Following a joint investigation initiated by the Bucksport Police Department, five people were arrested July 13 and a significant amount of fentanyl, destined for distribution in…

BELFAST — A Monroe man was sentenced to 15 years in prison with all but eight years suspended in Waldo County Unified Court…

BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Waldo County District Court. 

Jessica E. Plummer, of Swanville, and Taylor W. Plummer, of Swanville, were married July 22, 2021,…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

Recently retired Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero will appear in conversation with art historian and Chamberlain resident Caroline Bruzelius, distinguished Duke University…

ROCKLAND — Rockland Police are reporting that a motor vehicle that was stolen early on the morning of July 13 from the State Street area was recovered approximately an hour and a half later,…

VINALHAVEN — Delwyn “Gus” L. Radley, Jr., 50, husband of Britt (Lunde) Radley, died on July 11, 2022 at his home in Vinalhaven. 

A complete obituary will be published later. 

CAMDEN — A graveside service for Deborah “Debbie” Betley McCusker, 64, who passed away March 27, 2022 in Wake Forest, North Carolina, will be held Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 11 a.m., at Achorn…

FARMINGTON — Richard T. Harris, 98, died peacefully, Monday, July 11, 2022 at the Sandy River Center in Farmington.

Mr. Harris grew up in the Tenants Harbor area and made his career as a…

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ROCKPORT — “The ‘Blues’ will be ready early this year,” said Coastal Mountains Land Trust, in a news release.

CMLT invites the public to participate in the 20th annual free blueberry pick…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recently recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds May 2-13. 

Belfast

Carol J. Ekberg 2002 Trust to Kerri M. Gaffett…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported four traffic infractions June 30 - July 10, with one citation issued for each of the following reasons, unnecessary acceleration,…

BELFAST The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity June 27 - July 10. 

An arrest or summons…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court July 1-7. 

Jessica Jackson, 31, of Boothbay…

Rocks gash large hole in 45-foot Sabre Yacht

CAMDEN — Just after 9 a.m. this morning, July 13, a couple aboard a 45-foot motor yacht headed out of Camden Harbor to cruise Penobscot…

Boutique Air a no-show for presentation

ROCKLAND – It was a full screen as Knox County Commissioners met via Zoom on Tuesday, July 12. Invited to make presentations were…

Amy Kunzinger, of Appleton, has been named to the Spring 2022 Dean's List at Roger Williams University, in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a…