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Blanche “Bebe” Leonard Goodwin

CAMDEN — Blanche “Bebe” Leonard Goodwin, 91, went to be with her beloved husband, Orman “Sonny” Goodwin, on April 29, 2025. Born in December 1933 to Chester and Lillian Leonard, she lived her…

Frank Basta

FRANKLIN SQUARE, New York — Frank Basta, 84 of Franklin Square, New York, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025 in North Carolina.

Frank had lived…

analysis: “We aren’t getting anywhere near where we need to be.”
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It’s a straight-forward problem with a complex solution.

Maine spends more than 

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Thank you to all the organizations, companies, and individuals that have participated in spring and fall road cleanup events over the last decade. Through your efforts, tons of trash have been…

Governor Janet Mills and David Feldman. (Photo courtesy Alan Kearl)

Do you know how many 516 is? Of anything?

  • 516 Payday candy bars contain 136,224 calories
some of the older Chickadee plates are becoming worn, faded, and difficult or impossible to read
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AUGUSTA — Beginning Thursday, May 1, 2025, Mainers will have the option to choose either a “Pine Tree” design as the standard…

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SEARSPORT — Mae V. (Benjamin) Dinsmore, 80, died surrounded by family on April 26,2025. Born in Warwick, Rhode Island, daughter of the late Roy H. and Mae V. (Raymond) Benjamin. She was educated…

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Over a dozen plans to bolster Maine communities against the threats of climate change will have to find new sources of funding after the Trump administration …

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PALERMO —Maine State Police are seeking public assistance in locating a dog that has been missing since his owner was discovered deceased outside of a home in Palermo,…

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ROCKPORT — Midcoast Habitat for Humanity was recently awarded a $200,000 Housing for Everyone grant from the…

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A graveside service  for Abbie Elaine Esancy, who passed away on December 23, 2024, will be held Monday, May 5, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Pine Grove Cemetery in Appleton. There will be a reception…

Judith “Judy” Leona Paton

WALDOBORO — Judith “Judy” Leona Paton, 81, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband, Stan, by her side on April 26, 2025. Born on April 16, 1944, in Lynn, Massachusetts…

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WASHINGTON — William Gene Little, 81, died peacefully, with his loving sons at his side, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Sussman Hospice House in Rockport.

Born August 5, 1943, at Miles…

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A report of a small boat adrift in the middle of Chickawaukie Pond, Tuesday morning, April 29, stirred up questions of what, or who, might be adrift inside that boat. 

By 7 a.m., Tuesday…

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Between 2014 and 2024, the average retail price for electricity in Maine increased by the third highest rate in the country, according to an analysis by …

Evelyn E. (Alley) Lucas

ROCKLAND — The heavens gained a bright star on April 18, 2025 when Evelyn E. (Alley) Lucas passed away peacefully at the age of 98 in Rockland.

Evelyn was born on September 13, 1926 in…

Joshua Percy Sprague

NORTH HAVEN — Joshua Percy Sprague, 54, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Friday, April 4, 2025. He was born on the island of North Haven, on February 25, 1971 and graduated from…

Margaret Mary Agnes Kiley

THOMASTON — Margaret Mary Agnes Kiley, 74, of Thomaston, Maine, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 4, 2024, with her two children at her side.

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BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds April 21-25.

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Beverly I. and Richard Mann to…

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

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Austin Davis to Jayne M.Tilley and Raymond M. Atwood…

In 2024, at least 20 Maine workers died
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MAINE — April 28 is nationally recognized as Workers Memorial Day, a day to remember those who have died on, or as a result of, their job.

"In 2024, at least 20…

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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court April 16-23. 

Derek S. Pomeroy, 38, of Stockton Springs, operating while license suspended or…

The property in question is not visible from the road block. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

Update (April 29, 2025, 11:46 a.m.) Maine Fire Marshal's Office has confirmed that a fatality occured in relation to a garage fire in Warren, April 28. 

Investigators spent…

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ROCKPORT — A graveside service for Avis T. Tolman, 100, who died, February 3, 2025, will be held Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 11 a.m., the Glen Cove Cemetery, Warrenton Avenue, Rockport.

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ROCKLAND — A graveside committal service for Barbara E. Grigor, 86, who died peacefully, December 8, 2024, will be held Monday, May 12, 2025, at 2 p.m.,at Achorn Cemetery, Old County Road,…

Gerald A. Spaulding

SPRUCE HEAD — A graveside service with military honors for Gerald A. Spaulding, who died January 3, 2025, will be held Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Ocean View Cemetery, South Thomaston…

Van Durham Wentworth

MONSON — Van Durham Wentworth, 96, wife of the late George Olin Wentworth, passed away peacefully April 24, 2025, in Monson, surrounded by family. She was…

Floyd Hartwell Oliver

OWLS HEAD — With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Floyd Hartwell Oliver, 79, who left this world on April 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of his devoted family.

Born in…

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ROCKLAND and STONINGTON — Lottie Loretta Robbins passed away February 16, 2025 at the age of 88.

She was predeceased by her husband, Malcolm; parents, Robert and Lillian…

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I did not grow up going to church. I do not think this is that unusual in this part of the world. Last I knew, Maine is only second to Vermont in the fewest churches per capita.

The first weekend in May is pottery weekend in Maine! The annual Maine Pottery Tour, set for Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, May 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This beloved…

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From the summit of Katahdin, the view is of forests stretching in all directions, broken only by the western lakes, the alpine tundra of the Tablelands, and the rocky peaks of surrounding…

Memorial Day is May 26, 2025
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CAMDEN — Memorial Day is a day that for years has been set aside for Americans to remember all the brave men and women who ultimately gave their lives in support of our country in all the wars and…

connecting fishermen, farmers, and food businesses
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The Maine Food Convergence Project is announcing the launch of the 

After 45 years, Meg Quijano to step down, hands reins to nephew
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CAMDEN — After 45 years at the helm of the The Smiling Cow, in downtown Camden, Meg Quijano is handing the business reins to the next generation, to her…

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 10-24.

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

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity April 12-24.

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

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Sylvia F. Winchenbach, 83, died February 15, at Windward Gardens in Camden. Sylvia was born October 1, 1941 in Rockland to Charles Doherty and Verna Young Doherty. She grew up in Rockland and…

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Reader Gallery 13 continues a tradition of sharing…

Senator Collins met Pope Francis in 2015 when he became the first pontiff to address Congress.

U.S. Senator Susan Collins is leading a bipartisan delegation of U.S. Senators to Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday. 

“It is a tremendous honor to be…

Six minutes from start to finish for the trained and talented Maine State Police K-9 unit
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Millie, an 11-month-old Bloodhound, was on top of her game just after midnight April 24, locating a scared elderly woman who had wandered away from her Rockport home, unable to find her way back…

Jeffrey Robert Falla

TENANTS HARBOR — Jeffrey Robert Falla, was born in Rockland, on April 6, 1953 to Richard and Phyllis Falla of Tenants Harbor. He grew up in a modest home, full of guidance, love, and safety.…

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Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, Waldoboro and Vinalhaven fire departments stomped out wildland fires on Finntown Road and AW Smith Road, respectively. The Vinalhaven fire burned approximately seven…

Lorraine L. Hayden

AUGUSTA — Lorraine Louise (Mank) Hayden, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in the early morning of April 19, 2025, at Glenridge Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care. She was born on…

Thomas J. Siske

CAMDEN — Capt. Thomas J. Siske, 80, of Camden, died Saturday, April 19, 2025 aboard his Pinky schooner, Prophet, in Camden. Tom was a well-known person…

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On April 18, former Arizona Governor and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, President of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, announced the 54 exceptional college…

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The Maine Department of Transportation will be paving Route 17 in Jefferson and Union. There are two work areas:

The first project area begins approximately at Shepard…

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ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from April 11-18.

Waldo Judicial Center.

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

Marshall H. Lowe, 61, of Jackson, aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs in…