Four candidates are running for two open seats on the Rockport Select Board. Three are competing for two three-year seats, and one is…
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THOMASTON — Maine State Police are investigating the death of a 22-month-old child in Thomaston.
On May 29, 2024, at approximately 7:26 p.m., Thomaston Police, Fire and Rescue responded to…
ROCKPORT — Richard W. Bradford, 74, passed away on December 18, 2023 at Penobscot Bay Medical Center. He was born to Woodrow Bradford and Dorothy Bradford of Rockport on December 22, 1948.
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WARREN — Frank Loriston Stockwell, 92, of Warren, passed away peacefully, Into his Savior’s arms on May 16, 2024 at the Marshwood Center in Lewiston, on May 16, 2024.
Frank was known and…
BELFAST — George Scott III, 73, formerly from East Norwich and Aquebogue, Long Island, New York, passed away peacefully May 24, 2024 at his home in Belfast, Maine, where he has lived for the past…
BELFAST — Nordic Aquafarms, Inc., has filed a complaint against the City of Belfast, as well as Jeffrey Mabee, Judith Grace and the…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds May 20-24.
Appleton
Willis Leroy Stone to David T. Stone.
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The PAWS Board of Directors issued the following statement May 23:
On April 25, 2024, Shelly Butler, former…
OWLS HEAD — Catherine Cooper Lovett Syrett, ‘Katie’ died at her home in Owls Head on Monday, May 27, 2024, after suffering a lung infection and kidney failure. She was seventy-seven years old.…
ROCKLAND — On Tuesday, May 21, City of Rockland Mayor Nichole L. Kalloch issued a proclamation declaring the week of May 18-24, 2024 National Safe Boating Week in the City of Rockland, Maine.…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 9 - 25.
An arrest or summons does not…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity May 5-25.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
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ST. GEORGE — After many months of discussion and negotiations, the Town of St. George has purchased 83 acres that are part of the Old Woods Farm Subdivision (off Port Clyde Road, across from the…
THOMASTON — Last week, the Town of Thomaston released a job application for the position of Chief of Police. Current Police Chief Timothy Hoppe’s last day will be July 5, 2024, according to Town…
A graveside service for Gerald “Jerry” S. Chadwick, who passed away on April 5, 2024, will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., at the Village Cemetery on Erin Street in Thomaston, Maine…
ROCKLAND — Robert J. Lindsey, 69, also known as Bobby, of Rockland, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of May 9, 2024.
He was born on September 16, 1954 to Lillian and Robert Lindsey…
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 216 calls for service for the period of May 21 to May 28. Year to Date, LCSO has responded to 4,833 calls for service.
Summonses
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letter to the editor
All four candidates for the Camden Select Board are worthy individuals—we’re lucky to have them stepping up on our behalf—and I’m not completely sure how I will vote when the time comes. I had…
ROCKPORT — Drizzle stopped and clouds lifted slightly just at 11 a.m. in Rockport, when the Honor Guard stepped out, leading the annual Memorial Day Parade in Rockport Village.
It is a time…
Harbor Ceremony & Parade
CAMDEN - Rain did little to dampen the spirit and resonance of of the ceremonies this Memorial Day in Camden. The American Legion Legion Post 30 led the communities in remembering those who gave…
What is on the ballot
CAMDEN — Camden’s…
It was overcast for the Memorial Day Parade this year, but the rain held off, and the townspeople came out. Sheriff Trundy’s cruiser was followed by the honor guard and members of American Legion…
ROCKLAND — On the heels of two beautiful days that marked the start of a holiday weekend, David Sulin had intended to incorporate phrases like: “the wonderful smell of a pine laden breeze,” and “…
Knight’s Store, Bill’s Store, The Center General. The building smack in the center of the Center has long been the place to get all manner of goods. In the old days it was a true General Store,…
Update: More information has been provided by the Rockland Police Dept.
In the second crash, which occurred at the intersection of Park and Main streets, Dwayne Robinson, 39, of…
A graveside committal for Lawrence “Larry” Gross, who passed away on December 16, 2023, will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 2 p.m., at the German Cemetery in Waldoboro, Maine.
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VINALHAVEN — Abbott George Martin, 85, of Vinalhaven, Maine, died peacefully surrounded by his family on May 14, 2024.
He was born on April 14, 1939, to Ethel and Benjamin Martin, in…
ROCKLAND — A graveside committal service for Ruth Evelyn Freeman Lucas, who died March 25, 2024, will be held Friday, June 7, 2024, at 2 p.m., at Lakeview Cemetery, Overlock Hill Road, Union,…
VINALHAVEN — Bonnie Jo Hopkins, 73, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 22, 2024 following a 6-month battle with cancer.
Born in Rockland, January 23, 1951 she was the daughter of Lester…
WARREN — Carolyn Overlock, age 84, of Warren, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2024, at the Sussman House in Rockport. She was born on August 7, 1939, in Rockland, Maine, the 8th of 9…
CAMDEN — The graveside committal service for Cornelia “Connie” Milliken, 97, who died on January 27, 2024, will be held Friday, May 31, 2024, at 11 a.m., at the Mountain View Cemetery in Camden…
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminded individuals and businesses in parts of seven states that their 2023 federal income tax returns and tax payments are due on Monday, June 17, 2024…
safely dispose of unwanted firearms and ammunition in a legal and responsible way
ROCKLAND — Rockland Police Dept. is one of several law enforcement agencies across Maine that will participate in Gun Giveback Day, June 1, 2024, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. In Lincoln County…
Update May 22, 2024: A Damariscotta resident remains in critical/stable condition May 22 after he was found with a 4-wheeler on top of him, May 18.
According to the Knox County…
ROCKLAND — Donald P. Robishaw, Sr., 88, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Rockland, October 22, 1935, he was the son of…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court May 10-16.
Nicholas Parker, 36, of Winterport…
Four candidates are running for two open seats on the Rockport Select Board. Three are competing for two three-year seats, and one is…
All four candidates running for two open seats on the Camden Select Board will gather May 30 at 16 Bay View Street, in Camden, in the Curtis-Bok Room for an informal meet…
ROCKLAND —The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from May 8-17.
Audria Ariza, 37, of Camden, attaching false plates in Rockland Feb. 24, 2024, $100 fine.
Lance…
on the issues
CAMDEN — The four candidates seeking election for the two open Select Board seats in Camden gathered May 14 in the French Meeting Room at…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds May 13-17.
Appleton
Michael T. Clark Est. to Tracy M. Clark
Robert…
ROCKLAND — The Knox County Commissioners have hired Richard "Lance" Govang, of Boothbay, as their new County Administrator.…
BELFAST —James J. Hillmann, 82, of Belfast, passed away on March 12, 2024, at his home.
A graveside burial will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 11 a.m., at Oak Grove Cemetery in…
EDGECOMB — Carol A. Johnsen, age 86, longtime resident of Edgecomb, wife of the late Arnold ‘Arne’ Johnsen, died on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Lincoln Health – Miles Campus, in Damariscotta.
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OWLS HEAD — A graveside service for Albert W. Hallowell, 86, will be held Friday, May 31, 2024, at 2 p.m., at Achorn Cemetery, Old County Road, Rockland.
Arrangements are in the care of…
Ethylen “Effie” D. Philbrook (nee Stanley) passed away on May 11, 2024, at the age of 74, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport. She was surrounded by her loving family and all who cherished her…
A graveside service for Dale “Hank” Burton Ludwig, who passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024, will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 12 p.m., at the Lakeview Cemetery in Union, Maine.
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WALDOBORO — Lloyd Wilson Light, 83 of Waldoboro, passed away at home on the sunny Sunday of May 12, with family at his bedside, leaving all the pain of years behind.
Lloyd was born in…
The New England Town Meeting. In my opinion, one of the purest forms of direct democracy, where the citizens vote themselves, not their elected representatives. The history dates back to Colonial…
Multiple members of the 45th Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP) at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy are slated for Midcoast agencies and Maine Warden, Forest, and Marine Patrol…
