CAMDEN — Norene Bartlett Laatz, 90, died peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Windward Gardens in Camden.
Norene was born in Rockland on January 25, 1932 to Evelyn Winslow…
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ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Nov. 11-Dec. 7.
Antonio Alvarez, 50, of Rockport, assault and violating condition of release, two counts, in St…
The Maine Emergency Management Agency staff, partner agencies, and utility companies are coordinating preparedness efforts in advance of the snowstorm.
The National Weather Service…
U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced Dec. 15 that two Maine organizations will receive a total of $22.4 million in funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Dec. 2-7.
Francis Richardson III, 27, of Lincolnville, domestic violence assault in Searsport Oct. 4, 2020, three…
Bernard Silva, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on December 12, 2022 at the Sussman House in Rockport, Maine at the age…
On Tuesday, Oct. 11, the Linda Moran, a 689-ton articulated pusher tug built in 2008 at Washburn & Doughty in East Boothbay, was having “a typical run,” according to Chief Mate Dave…
THOMASTON — For the second year in a row, emergency vehicles in Thomaston took a break from the rigors of their jobs, turning instead to the spirit of the season.
Following the choreography…
‘The irresponsible decision to drive while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs puts you, your passengers and everyone on the road at risk.’
With the Holiday season approaching, Maine law enforcement agencies will be increasing their efforts to reduce impaired driving. Law enforcement presence will be increased during The National…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Stephen O. Robinson, 59, passed away on December 7, 2022, at his home with his wife by his side after a long and courageous battle with lung disease.
Steve was born on…
ROCKLAND — A motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Maverick Street and Old County Road, on Tuesday, Dec. 13, remains under investigation. However, preliminary reports by the Rockland Police…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Dec. 1-8.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Nov. 19 - Dec. 8.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and…
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CAMDEN — Camden Snow Bowl crews sprung into action this past weekend, when changing weather patterns…
thefts, hit-and-run with a stolen vehicle
ROCKLAND — Rockland police continue with four investigations involving juveniles that all occurred on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022.
According to a RPD news release, during the early morning hours…
ROCKLAND — Dianne L. Linscott, 76 of Rockland, passed away, December 10, 2022 at the Sussman House, surrounded by family.
A complete obituary will be published at a later date.
Investigating how a rapidly warming Arctic will affect American lobster populations and the communities that depend on them in New England and Atlantic Canada will be the focus of a University of…
Dec. 13 meeting
CAMDEN — Tuesday evening, Dec. 13, the Camden Select Board will talk about the town’s violation notice sent to property owners alleging…
BELFAST—When the dimly lit basement bar on 84 Main Street in Belfast opens at 4 p.m., there’s likely going to be mellow music on the Bluetooth system or on the turntable at the end of the bar,…
SEARSMONT — Alva Pollard, 66, of Searsmont took his last breath on Tuesday, December 6, and joined all those who left before him.
Alva, along with his late parents Wilson (Jack) Pollard and…
ROCKLAND — Barbara (Barbie) Patricia Haynes Witham, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and cousin, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2022 at the Sussman House in…
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Community Heart and Soul seeks to help people to shape the future of their communities by actively seeking the collective wisdom of all residents, improving…
Dec. 13: Rockland Police Officer John Bagley confirmed that the ATM screen destroyed by juvenile vandals was located at Rockland Savings Bank. The Rockland Harbor Hotel was also identified as the…
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AUGUSTA — Attorney General Aaron Frey announced Monday a multistate coalition of attorneys general have finalized agreements with pharmacy chains CVS and Walgreens to bring the national amount…
Marion "Mimmie" Sawyer, 95, of Belfast, passed away on December 4, 2022. She was born on Feb 14, 1927, to Norman Kand Mildred Rexford Van Epps in Watertown, New York, being one of 9 children.…
CASTINE — On Saturday, December 10, 2022, at approximately 2:07 a.m., the Maine State Police responded to a single vehicle crash…
The Lincoln County HazMat team is no more. Emergency Management Agency Director Casey Stevens told county commissioners Dec. 6 the team was being discontinued. The team met twice per year for…
BELMONT — Errol G. Littlefield, Sr., passed away tragically when his lobster boat flipped over in Searsport Harbor on October 22, 2022. He died doing what he loved.
Errol was born to Leroy…
ROCKPORT — With Rockport Town Clerk Linda Greenlaw due to retire in less than a month, the Select Board is ready to hire her replacement. The town is offering the job to Camden’s current Deputy…
ST. GEORGE — Constance ‘Connie’ Davis Lehtinen, 88, died peacefully, surrounded by the love of her daughter and care givers at the Owls Head Homestead, Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
Born…
ST. GEORGE — A Maine Game Warden and a search team from the Maine Association for Search and Rescue located the body of Francine Laporte, 71, of Saint George at approximately, 10 a.m. today, Dec.…
SWANVILLE — Roberta "Bert" Herbest, 60, of Swanville passed away on December 6, 2022 in Belfast. After a long battle with cancer, she is no longer in pain.
Bert was born in Belfast, the…
VINALHAVEN — Richard G. Tolman, 86, died Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at his home here, following a long illness.
A life-long resident of Vinalhaven, Richard lobstered out of Vinalhaven all…
ROCKLAND — On Dec. 8 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Rockland Police officers on patrol observed a vehicle traveling head-on towards them, going the wrong way down Union Street.
Officers…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Nov. 23 - Dec. 1.
Stephanie C. Coutu, 28, of…
ROCKLAND — Patricia Louise Dutille, 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones in the comfort of her home from pancreatic cancer on her birthday, December 3. She was born in Lewiston…
FARMINGTON — Susan E. (Payne) Bragdon, 70 of Farmington, passed away on December 1, 2022.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 1 p.m., at Riposta Funeral Home…
On Thanksgiving Day, November 24, the Waldoboro Police Department received a report that a hunter found human remains off Old County Road in Waldoboro. …
Ronald Thorne of Warren, Maine passed away peacefully on November 23, 2022 after a brief illness. Leaving behind to cherish his memory his wife of 36 years, Rose, and his three sons Donald, Ronald…
PEMBROKE, New Hampshire — Donald L. Gross, age 67, of Birdie Circle, passed away on December 5, 2022 at Concord Hospital.
He was born in Frederick, Maryland, the son of the late Carroll L.…
Camden receives $2,000, Island Institute, $31,388
Five Midcoast municipalities are among multiple statewide recipients of Community Action Grants through Maine’s…
ROCKLAND — The new owners of 500 Main Street are already receiving positive feedback for their renovation and business proposal despite still needing to return before the Rockland Planning Board…
When Jill Duson made Maine political history over 20 years ago, she was the first and only Black woman on Portland’s school board and later its city council. When she takes office Wednesday, she’…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Nov. 6 - Dec. 1.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered…
December 10 at Midcoast Hannaford stores
Midcoast police officers will be busy Saturday afternoon, Dec. 10, filling grocery bags with cans and boxes and food, loading it into…
Dec. 6, 2022 — Lucas Ross, 25, made his initial court appearance in Knox County Court via zoom Dec. 5 after he was arrested for a robbery at Shaws Supermarket in Rockland Dec. 2.
At the…
ROCKLAND — A four-legged officer might one day join the Rockland Police Department if Police Chief Tim Carroll is successful in persuading councilors and citizens of the value of a K9.
In…
BELFAST — Belfast Police are looking for a white SUV in connection with three separate vehicle break-in incidents at two YMCAs, two of which occurred Dec.…
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Unfortunately, we’re both addicted to crunchy snacks, Fritz and I. His go-to between-meal treats are Milk Bones, while mine are anything crunchy-salty-greasy –you know,…
