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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.…

the throes of family life .... the telephone hotline .... ubiquitous clam casserole

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,…

ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Nov. 28-Dec. 1.    

Camden

Donald P. Palmer and Gayle E. Palmer to Gayle E…

BELFAST The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Nov. 19-30. 

An arrest or summons does…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Nov. 17-22. 

Jeffrey H. Dorr Jr., 41, of South Thomaston, two counts negotiating a worthless instrument in Belfast…

CAMDEN — Downtown Camden was packed to the gills Friday evening as holiday cheer spilled into the street with an annual holiday parade, and tree-lighting at the head of the harbor.

SOUTH THOMASTON — Thomas ‘Tommy’ ‘Tom’ ‘Grampy’ Anthony Bosica, Jr, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on November 21, 2022, at the Sussman House in Rockport. He lived…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 20-30.

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

Changes likely for St. George taxpayers

ST. GEORGE — After almost 70 years, the last nonprofit ambulance service in Knox County is no longer able to sustain itself through fundraising efforts, grants, and volunteer personnel. Now, the…

ROCKLAND — Joseph D. Donahue, 85, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2022, at the Sussman House in Rockport, Maine, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia, and his…

ROCKPORT — The August 5 fire that left CHRHS damaged has not been easily brushed off by the school’s faculty, students, or by the overall…

OWLS HEAD — Alice Jean (Jean) Martel, 81, passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 27, 2022 at the Owls Head Homestead.

Born December 23, 1940, in Camden, South Carolina to Harold and Ila…

Obituary

Gordon Earl Grinnell, originally from Washington, Maine, and more recently from Boothbay Harbor, passed away on Nov. 25, 2022.

He and his wife Jeanette (“Ginny” Upham) were married nearly…

Camden is ‘alarmed at such blatant disregard for the environment and for an abutter’s property’

CAMDEN — The Town of Camden has issued a violation notice to Amelia Bond and Arthur Bond, III, of St. Louis, Missouri, who own property…

The first open house to the public shows the progress of the house over the last six years

ROCKLAND—Five years ago I took a tour of the house where Edna St. Vincent Millay was born in and wrote a story,…

U.S. News & World Report’s travel experts are sharing the 23 Best…

WASHINGTON — A tractor trailer truck may have come to a stop completely off the road before emergency crews arrived shortly after an approximate 7:10 a.m. dispatch from 911, but it would be hours…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Nov. 21-30.

Belfast

Kyle J. and Helen Skinner to Kassandra L. and Derrick…

The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce and Boothbay Lights have announced they are keeping an eye on Saturday’s weather – rain and wind in the forecast -- for the scheduled arrival of…

ROCKPORT — Voting unanimously Tuesday evening, Nov. 29, the six members of the Rockport Zoning Board of Appeals upheld municipal approval…

ROCKLAND — Renee Mary Hutcheon, 92, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022 at the Sussman House in Rockport, Maine. She was born in London, England on September 18, 1930.

In retirement,…

BELFAST — Donna M. (Jackson) Way, 90, of Belfast, passed away peacefully at her home on November 26, 2022 with her family at her side. She was born in Belfast on February 7, 1932, the daughter of…

Press release

The world's second-largest retailer has chosen a Maine island community to illustrate delivery off the beaten path – way off.

Amazon this month released a mini-…

HIGH NEED FOR TOYS FOR YOUNG TEENS

ROCKLAND — Rockland Police Department is proud to be hosting a Toys-for-Tots drop box in the lobby of the Rockland Police Department this year, with officers donating toys.

The box is…

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This past week the Bayshore Baptist congregation put on a Thanksgiving dinner for the community, inviting one and all to come, and delivering meals to those who couldn’t…

BELFAST — On November 26, 2022 at approximately 6:37 a.m., Belfast Police received a 911 call from Waldo County Dispatch of a Domestic Violence incident in progress. The call came in from Lawlor…

ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Nov. 21-25.   

Appleton

Susan Fogg Whitman and Susan Fogg to Peter Dewalt…

BELFAST — The following indictments were handed up by a Waldo County grand jury Nov. 21- 22.

An indictment does not imply guilt. 

Miralys Duperry, 22, of Belmont, domestic violence…

EAST HAMPTON, Connecticut — Jacqueline A. Jackson, of East Hampton, Connecticut passed away October 30, 2022 at Middlesex Hospital in Middleton, Connecticut.

She was born in Bangor, May 11…

Peter David McGowan passed away on Nov. 4, 2022 in Portland, Maine. Born in Camden, Maine, September 17, 1964, he was the son of the late Horace and Theresa McGowan. 

Peter was a graduate…

LINCOLNVILLE — Robert Erwin Heald of Lincolnville, passed away on November 18, 2022, with his family by his side, from complications of a stroke suffered on October 24.

Bob was born in…

BELFAST  — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Nov. 10-16. 

Brandi Howard, 35, of Appleton, unlawful possession of heroin in Belfast June 25, 2019, dismissed;…

BELFAST — Thanksgiving may typically be celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, but for some, the holiday spirit arrived a day early, along with the…

A symbol of hope for the coming year

CAMDEN — A small, but hearty crowd braved the November cold to watch the first lighting of the Mt. Battie Star for 2022. Always at 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, the intimate ceremony is a longtime…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 17-23. 

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Nov. 8-20. 

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

PROBATION VIOLATION FROM PREVIOUS DRUG CONVICTION IN LINCOLN COUNTY

ROCKLAND — A Rockland man remains at the Knox County Jail after he was arrested by police on several outstanding warrants, including a warrant for probation revocation.

Harley Winchenbach,…

SOUTH THOMASTON — Thomas A. Bosica, Jr., 75, died peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, Monday, November 21, 2022 at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Family and friends are…

BELFAST — Brenda M. Frost, 75, passed away November 18, 2022 at her residence in Belfast. She was born May 17, 1947, in Belfast to Maynard and June (Davis) Thompson. 

Brenda was a member of…

The Camden Police Department would like to express our sincere congratulations to Detective Sergeant Curt Andrick on his new role as Chief Deputy of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.

Knox County Sheriff Pat Polky has announced that he will be appointing Curt R. Andrick as the next Chief Deputy of Knox County. His first day of duty will be on December 2, 2022. Andrick will take…

Sally Ann (Pope) Halliday passed away peacefully at home on November 20, 2022.

Sally was born on August 17, 1942 in Gardiner, Maine, the only daughter of Harold Thoits and Marjora Viola (…

SOUTH THOMASTON — Curtace "Scott" Gamlen, 78, passed away peacefully in the loving care of Sussman House on November 19, 2022. His wife and his brothers were by his side during his final days.…

WALDOBORO — Karen Elaine Anderson, 67, of Waldoboro passed away peacefully at the Sussman House in Rockport, Maine on November 14, 2022, knowing faithfully she was going to be with her Savior.…

‘We don’t bring our politics into it. We bring only our heart and soul.”

ROCKLAND – “This is going to be a great year,” said Rockland City Council member Louise MacLellan-Ruf.

In a 4-1 vote by council members, Monday, Nov. 21, MacLellan-Ruf became custodian of…

CAMDEN — Gordon R. Harris, 102, of Camden, died on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Windward Gardens in Camden. 

A Memorial Service will be announced by the Long Funeral Home & Cremation…

LINCOLNVILLE — Robert E. Heald,78, husband of Roberta Harris Heald, of Lincolnville, died on Friday, November 18, 2022, at the Sussman House in Rockport. 

A Memorial Service will be…

ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Nov. 14-18.  

Camden

Neall Johnson Revocable Trust of 2000 and Cecilia…

BELFAST — Elizabeth Beattie, 93, of Belfast, passed away on November 19, 2022. 

A graveside service will be held on December 1, 2022, at 11 a.m., at St. Mary's Cemetery in Clinton,…