BELFAST — A Stockton Springs mother who stood …
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RSU 40 School Board Meeting oct. 20
WALDOBORO — Over the past year, Regional School Unit 40 has received requests to remove the book Gender Queer from the shelves at the Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro. The RSU 40…
VINALHAVEN – Maine Game Warden Divers recovered the body of a missing Vinalhaven man earlier today, Oct. 18.
Owen Adair, age 31 of Vinalhaven, was last seen by his family on Thursday,…
OWLS HEAD — Clifton Ross, 88, life-long resident of Owls Head, died peacefully, Thursday, September 15, 2022 at the Sussman House in Rockport.
Born in Owls Head, April 6, 1934, he was the…
UNION – On Oct. 18, at 6:30 p.m., the Union Select Board will hold a public hearing on Article 2 of the Nov. 8 Special Town Meeting Warrant and Municipal Election. Article 2 concerns the Thompson…
BELFAST — Eldon "Ruffy" Loblein, 74, of Belfast, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 15, 2022, in Bangor. He was born on August 4, 1948, in New York, New York.
He spent his youth…
LINCOLNVILLE CENTER—‘Tis the season of the witch and Joni Dyer, from Lincolnville, is having fun with its most recognizable symbol—the broomstick.
Back before there were Hoovers and Roombas…
on the cusp of change .... world ending? .... and no whining!
“The Rembrandt light of memory, finicky and magical and faithful at the same time, as the cheaper tint of nostalgia never…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Sept. 19-30.
Belfast
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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Oct. 7-14.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Oct. 5-13.
An arrest or summons does…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Oct. 5-11.
Cynshey Waterman, 29, of North…
SOUTH THOMASTON — South Thomaston firefighters used their “jaws of life” equipment in order to gain access to the interior of a vehicle, Saturday morning, after they extinguished a fully engulfed…
APPLETON — David L. Ober, 67, died early Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Brigham & Womens Hospital in Boston, following a period of declining health.
Born in Camden, June 2, 1955, he was…
Rockland’s Public Works explains reason for questions, lists problematic roads/sidewalks
Rockland Public Services has outlined three bond questions that will appear on the November 2022 City ballot. The three bond questions address issues with Storm Water Management, Landfill, and…
An offshoot of Peace Ridge Animal Sanctuary for abused and neglected animals
FREEDOM—It is perhaps no coincidence that nearly 40 neglected and abused horses and donkeys, and other equines will soon spend the rest…
held in waldoboro
Candidates for Maine House of Representatives and the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners discussed education, business issues, and housing during the third of four political forums…
Homeowners must find immediate solutions for downed trees and branches on or around power lines
Storm cleanup can help keep Maine's forests healthy. Project Canopy, a program of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's (DACF) Maine Forest Service (MFS), offers tips…
ROCKLAND — City of Rockland’s annual municipal paving will begin Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, according to the Department of Public Services, in a news release.
Hours of operation will be from 6…
HOPE — Virginia L. Crabtree, of Hope, passed away peacefully in her home where she was surrounded by her daughters on Sunday, October 9. She was born in Rockland on January 14, 1932, she was the…
HOPE — Kevin Scott Warren, 64, of Hope, died on Friday, October 7, 2022 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport. Born at Knox County General Hospital in Rockland on May 2, 1958, he was the son of…
WEST GARDINER — A resident of Stockton Springs was killed as a result of a three-vehicle crash Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, At approximately 11:50 a.m., Maine State Police responded to a three-…
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 8.7 percent in 2023, the Social Security Administration said Oct. 13, in a news…
ROCKLAND – One person was transported to Pen Bay Medical Center, Wednesday evening, Oct. 12, following a two-vehicle crash in front of the Rockland Golf Course on Old County Road.
The S-…
PORTLAND—In 2005, Michelle Souliere started a blog called Strange Maine to be a nexus for everything that is weird, strange, spooky, and unexplained in Maine.
Between Maine’s history,…
Ragnar was just found minutes ago. There was a sighting by two young sisters hiking and the dog’s owners found him.
“I just landed from California so I am over the moon…
UNION — A Union woman was arrested for allegedly firing a gun multiple times and pistol-whipping a man during an altercation in the early morning hours of Sunday, Oct. 9.
Nikalee Esposito,…
ROCKPORT — A group of Rockport citizens are appealing the…
Knox County grand jury indictments: Child pornography, assaults, drug trafficking, criminal mischief
ROCKLAND — The Knox County grand jury indicted 33 defendants during its recent two-day session that concluded Oct. 6. An indictment does not indicate guilt.
Christopher Beaulieu, 46, of…
Size of boats on inner harbor moorings, parking studies, hotel rooms in Village
ROCKPORT — The Rockport Select Board has a lengthy agenda in front of it Tuesday, Oct. 11, including several public hearings on proposed changes to to the town’s land use, harbor and general…
In advance of the Oct. 11 Rockport Select Board meeting (Read …
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Sept. 26-Oct. 7.
Crysta A. Bourque, 27, of Rockland, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in Rockland Feb.…
falling down the rabbit hole....evoking a memory...simple phrase, deep concept
One late fall evening, the tax collectors came to see Nathaniel Fernald about paying his taxes. Nathaniel explained he was short of money, but he…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Sept. 5-16.
Belfast
Judith A. Hall to James J.…
Area food pantries locations, contact information and hours:
Alna: 1574 Alna Road, 586-5313. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 3 to 5 p.m.
Boothbay Harbor: 125 Townsend Ave., 350-2962…
BELFAST Belfast Police reported the following activity Oct. 1-8.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered…
Wiscasset selectmen
When Wiscasset Speedway needs someone taken to a hospital, that can tie up a Wiscasset ambulance about four hours and cost the town $800 for any mutual aid, Emergency Medical Services Director…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Sept. 30 - Oct. 4.
Kane T. Ackley, 37, of Belfast, unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs in Belfast Aug. 27, 2019,…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Oct. 3-7.
Appleton
Evan M. MacDonald and Gail A. MacDonald to Bryan Eric…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Oct. 1-8.
An arrest or summons does not…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Frank J. Baudanza, 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
Born in Rockland, July 2…
Marie (Molly) Shore McKellar died unexpectedly of natural causes at her home in Lincolnville on December 30 2021. She was 66.
Molly will be best remembered for her deep love of animals…
WASHINGTON — Tobby W. Stinson, 45, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, leaving behind his dad, Walter Stinson, and his partner Mary of South Hope; his brother, Corey Sukeforth of…
Alvin “Al” L. Giles Jr., 78, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2022. Al was born on June 3, 1944 in Framingham, Massachusetts to the late Alvin and Eleanor Giles.
Al proudly served his…
BELFAST — Lucy Mae Dublin, 92, of Belfast, passed away on October 6, 2022, at her home surrounded by family.
At her request, there will not be any service.
Memories and condolences…
BELFAST — Betty Jane (Christopher) Sprague, 91, of Belfast, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on September 27, 2022. Betty was born May 25, 1931to Bert and Rexxie…
ST. GEORGE — Major (US Army retired) Mark A. Bartholomew was born March 19, 1940, in Ware, Massachusetts to Colonel Lisle Bartholomew and Vera Mensch Bartholomew. Diagnosed with aggressive cancer…
Kathleen I. Pendleton left us to join her loved ones in Heaven on October 4, 2022. She was one of eight children, born to the late Avis and Charles Murphy.
Kathleen and her husband,…
Kris Johnson. Artist. Dog rescuer. Mother. Collector of Cherished Things and People. Force to be reckoned with. Words cannot fully encompass the opinionated, stalwart, passionate, productive…
