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Lee-Ann Moore Upham

THOMASTON — Lee-Ann Moore Upham, 80, of Thomaston, died March 14, 2025 at the Woodlands in Rockland. Lee-Ann was born December 17, 1944 in Boston, Massachusetts to David P. Moore and Madeline…

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SEARSMONT — Paul Nougaret, 71, of Searsmont, Maine, passed away on March 13, 2025.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Riposta Funeral Home in…

The 2025 recipients of the Maine Press Association scholarships are, from left: Dylan Burmeister, Alexa Rose Perocillo, Emily Bontatibus, Tilia Baratta, Elora Griswold and Grace Kirk. Courtesy of MPA

The Maine Press Association is proud to announce it has awarded six scholarships to high school and college students totaling $10,000 to help those students…

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AUGUSTA – On March 17, Rep. Mike Ray, D-Lincolnville, introduced LD 736

Monica A. Lombardo

ST. GEORGE — Monica A. Lombardo, 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, in her beloved home in St. George.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on May 12, 1951, she was the daughter…

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ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds March 10-14.   

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King is demanding the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reverse its cancelation of food purchase programs for food banks,…

part of $60 million storm relief package
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Maine awarded $2 million in grants…

Belfast City Hall.

BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, March 18, to address a variety of agenda items, including a presentation on the proposed…

Hall of Flags showcase with exhibits from farmers, producers, and more
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Governor Janet Mills has officially proclaimed March 17-23, 2025, as 

Donald “Dode” Andrus

ROCKPORT — Donald “Dode” Andrus, passed away on March 14, 2025. Dode was born at Knox Hospital on March 3, 1948 and was the son of Ted and Maxine Andrus. Dode attended Rockland schools and…

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lorraine Nancy Ward on March 13, 2025. Lorraine was a beacon of love and strength, whose presence will be…

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UPDATE (March 17, 2025): Due to the extent of the damage at the Springer Lane fire, the fire marshals office was unable to determine a cause of the fire, according to Owls Head Fire…

The building where the Waldo County Registry of Deeds is maintained.

BELFAST — The folllowing deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Jan. 20-31.

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Alieshia Elwell and Chase…

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In the summer of 2026,  developers…

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The archives of the Lincolnville Historical Society are full of pictures of townspeople long gone. And names, some similarly long gone, and some which remain in town. Youngs, Knights, Healds…

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court March 6-12.

Damien L. Ingraham, 43, of Knox, probation violation in Unity Jan. 13, 2022,…

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

James H. Lott Jr., of Searsmont, and Hannah A. Lott, of Searsmont, were married…

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ROCKPORT — The Midcoast Housing for All Fair will be held Saturday, March 29, from 3 - 6 p.m., at Pascal Hall in Rockport.…

returning the annual business expo; adding more flexibility, opportunities
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ROCKPORT — After months of planning and collaboration, the Penobscot Bay Community Collaboration — a partnership between Rock Coast…

Barry A. McCormick

UNITY — Barry A. McCormick, born March 3, 1953, age 72, of Unity, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family on March 5, 2025.

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Kenneth W. Campbell, Jr.

CAMDEN — Kenneth W. Campbell, Jr., “The Kid”, died unexpectedly on March 11, 2025 at the age of 53. Born in Norwalk, Connecticut on January 16, 1972, he was the son of Kenneth W. and Jo Ann (…

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The Maine State Police received confirmation from the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta that the deceased female found at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth has been positively…

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 25 - March 19.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those…

'It is the operationally efficient and fiscally responsible solution'
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Camden Fire Department and the…

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 11 - March 6.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…

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ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the sale and re-use of the former McLain School building and property for affordable…

Elmer R. Witham

OWLS HEAD — Elmer R. Witham passed away on March 3, 2025, at his home in Owls Head, Maine, surrounded by family.

Born on February 16, 1940 to the late Clayton R. Witham and Constance M.…

June Marie Martin

VINALHAVEN — June Marie Martin ‘Junebug’, 88, passed away peacefully March 2, 2025, at Ivan Calderwood Homestead Vinalhaven, with her family at her side.

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AUGUSTA — In a vote of 5 to 1, the Maine Board of Pesticides Control denied a proposed consent agreement concerning a stand of trees on private harborfront property in Rockport that had been…

a man standing in an attic.

It’s a safe bet that new residents of The Cottages at Winding Ridge in Gorham won’t be spending much time in their attics. After climbing through the scuttle hatch in a bedroom closet, they’d…

a look inside a thrift store, with a sign reading queer love hanging on the wall.

Some days, Jake looks up at his mother and says he’s broken. Other days, he borrows language from the insults hurled at him by middle-school peers, and says he wishes he were “a real boy.”…

Dana Raymond Lear

ROCKPORT — Dana Raymond Lear passed away peacefully, February 27, 2025, one day after his milestone 90th birthday. Born February 26, 1935, in Livermore Falls, Maine, to Raymond Lear and Elsie…

Peggy E. Curit

HOPE — Peggy E. Curit passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2025 at the age of 66. She was born in Bangor, on November 26, 1958 to Alton and Ila Hood Hartley.

Peggy worked for a number…

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In a Wednesday night news release, March 12, Maine Senator Collins announced USDA funding to the University of Maine had been restored.

On Monday, the University…

The building where the Waldo County Registry of Deeds is maintained.

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Jan. 6-17. 

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Carl K. and Irene F. Philbrook…

workshops to build sustainable living skills, resilience and community connections
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LINCOLNVILLE — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Waldo County Extension Association will host the Rural Living Day in its 30th anniversary year. The…

Maine ranks second nationally in adoption of agroforestry practices on commercial farms
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LINCOLNVILLE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting the first annual Midcoast Agroforestry Conference, Saturday, April 5, from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m…

Mary Ann Bryant

Mary Ann Bryant, 83, passed away on March 11, 2025, in Camden. Mary was born on July 29, 1941, to Vernal E. Glidden and Evelyn Farris Glidden. 

She worked many places in…

Louise K. Ervin

OWLS HEAD — Louise K. Ervin, 101, passed away on March 10, 2025, at Owls Head Homestead in Owls Head, Maine.

Born on February 1, 1924, in Wiley's Corner, St. George, Maine, she was the…

Marlene J. Libby

APPLETON — Marlene J. Libby, 62, wife of Bruce D. Libby, of Appleton, died on March 4, 2025, at the Sussman House in Rockport, following a brave battle with breast…

Lynnette DeMartino Sproch

Lynnette DeMartino Sproch, 72, died on March 10, 2025 at Sussman House in Rockport, encircled by her closest loved ones. She was diagnosed with glioblastoma in…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Feb. 25-March 7.

From Washington, D.C.: 'Our Adversaries are Watching Closely our Response in Ukraine'
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Today, March 11, U.S. Senator Susan Collins and a bipartisan group of Senators delivered remarks on the Senate floor to call…

"This pause is temporary in nature while USDA evaluates if it should take any follow-on actions related to prospective Title VI or Title IX violations"
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ORONO — The University of Maine System (UMS) learned Monday that its funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been temporarily paused, according to a March 11 news release…

'We hope that the State of Maine agencies and the Town of Rockport agencies do not take this incident lightly'
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ROCKPORT — For almost four years,…

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AARP Free Tax Preparation appointments available at Lincolnville Community Library on Saturdays, March 15, 29 and April 12.

Call for an appointment. 207-706-3896

Rockland Police

UPDATE: Zachary Gilbert, 18, of Rockland, remains in jail after he was arrested for stealing $40,000 with other juvenile suspects from a vehicle in Rockland.

Gilbert made his initial…

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SEARSMONT — Stillman "Bud" W. Whitney Jr., 59, died at home on February 21, 2025, following a short illness, surrounded by family and friends. He was…