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Victoria (Viki) Reed

WARREN — Victoria (Viki) Reed, 60, of Warren, passed on peacefully at home, with her family by her side Jan. 30 following a brief illness. 

Viki was born in Bloomington, Indiana on March 20…

Tuesday evening Select Board meeting with two public hearings on zoning amendments
Lynda Clancy

Camden's Select Board will…

Rockland

A parking ban will be in effect from midnight tonight, Feb. 3, to 8 a.m., Feb. 4, for snow removal from Water to Rankin Street and all side streets from Union Street to the water.

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 Sept. 29 - Oct. 11. 

Belfast

Katherine H. Morrow to…

A gallery of what makes the most fun winter event in Camden every year
Tim Savard and Emily Eplan model two handmade toboggan shelves to hold their drinks. Photo by Kay Stephens

CAMDEN—Though the frigid 15-degree temperatures probably contributed to seeing fewer costumes on the ice this year, the 34th US National Toboggan Championships always brings out the local ice…

Waldo Judicial Center.

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

Douglas E. Lyford, of Frankfort, and Tara L. Lyford, of Frankfort, were married…

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Lincolnville is a small town. As of the 2020 census, there were only 2,312 of us. We might have increased in number a bit over the last five years, but we still aren’t many. What I consider…

Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Jan. 23-29.

Trapper Larrabee, 29, of Plymouth, domestic violence assault in Knox May 6, 2022,…

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Dec. 28 - Jan. 20.

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

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Jan. 22-29.

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

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Thomaston resident Chandler Breen pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland Jan. 31 to unlawful possessing a machinegun and possessing controlled…

LuAnn P. Seamans

SEARSPORT - LuAnn P. Seamans, 69,…

POLICE SAY THAT INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING
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ROCKLAND – Eleven Maine men have been issued summonses for allegedly engaging a person for prostitution following an investigation into human trafficking at a…

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ROCKPORT — Robert Paul Cremonni, 90, beloved husband of Cynthia Cremonni, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Pen Bay Medical Center.

Mr. Cremonni’s family has chosen to remember his…

Bruce Martin Lutsk

NEWCASTLE — Bruce Martin Lutsk was born on May 2, 1942 and died peacefully due to medical complications on January 22, 2025. He was surrounded by his family.

He was the son of Bertha and…

Diane "Sue" Murray

WALDOBORO — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Diane "Sue" Murray, who passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by cherished friends and the love of…

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FRIENDSHIP — Benjamin Levi Poland, 38, of Friendship, passed away on January 26, 2025.

A full obituary will be posted when available.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of…

Barbara Ellen (Luce) Gilchrest

WALDOBORO — It is with saddened hearts to announce the passing of Barbara Ellen (Luce) Gilchrest, 70, of Waldoboro, who was a wonderful, beautiful and caring person. She passed away peacefully on…

Maine Treasurer Joe Perry

Maine Treasurer Joe Perry said Jan. 29 that the interest rate charged on delinquent property taxes will be reduced from 8.5% to 7.5%.

For taxable year 2025, the maximum interest rate that a…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Jan. 5 – 20.

Martha Francis Carlson

SOUTH THOMASTON — Martha Francis Carlson, 98, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025. 

Born on November 28, 1926, she was the beloved daughter of Ida Bell Gray Hoyle and…

Henry Robert ‘Bob’ Plausse

LINCOLNVILLE – Henry Robert ‘Bob’ Plausse, 89, went home to be with his Lord, and his beloved wife Janet, on October 31, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Intended to…

Waldo Judicial Center. (Photo by Erica Thoms)

BELFAST — A Brooks teen accused of the murder was indicted by a Waldo County grand jury during the court's Jan. 23-24 convening. 

Atilio Delgado, now 19, was indicted…

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BELFAST — The following indictments were handed up by a Waldo County grand jury Jan. 22-23.

Victor M. Amaro, 43, of Jackson, operating after revocation Jan. 7 …

Photo courtesy Port Clyde Fresh Catch

MIDCOAST—Coming up in February, Midcoast Mainers will see their favorite Maine shrimp on the market again—for a very short time.

Only seven fishermen were chosen out of 40 applicants to…

Ice sculpting and dogs galore at the Camden Amphitheatre
Photo by Sarah Shepherd

It was a frigid Saturday for the 22nd annual Winterfest festivities in the Camden Amphitheatre on January 25, but Mainers “are hardy folks” and know how to dress in layers to keep warm,…

Event is just first of many for the day
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CAMDEN – Frigid temperatures failed to deter a hearty crowd from taking a dip in Camden’s Harbor to kick off…

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It was a relatively chilly week. After several years of winters that seemed a bit too mild, this last week made me think of the Januarys of my childhood. Though with less snow.

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ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Jan. 20-24.  

Camden

Elizabeth D. Noble to Aaron Britt and…

Willis Alan J. Thomas

Willis Alan J. Thomas, 96 of Lincolnville, Maine, passed away on January 12, 2025 following a brief illness.

Alan was born in Lincolnville, Maine on February 24, 1928, the son of Herbert E…

Joseph E. Forti

APPLETON – Joseph E. Forti, 92, died peacefully, Monday, December 16, 2024, at his home in Appleton, surrounded by his loving family. 

Born July 23, 1932, in East Boston,…

 Thomas MacNeille Quantrell

CAMDEN — Thomas MacNeille Quantrell, “Lappa” 72, passed away on December 30, 2024, in his home, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was a loving fiancé, father, grandfather and friend to all…

Waldo Judicial Center. (photo by Erica Thoms)

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

Joshua Breault, 44, of Stockton Springs, probation violation in Stockton…

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Jan. 13-23.

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

WSO cruiser and patch.

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Jan. 17-23.

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

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SEARSMONT — Keith D. Grant, 89, of Searsmont died unexpectedly at Pen Bay Medical Center on January 16, 2025 after a brief hospital stay. Keith was born on…

A recent Facebook post explored a wealth of ideas
Megunticook Lake is great for ice skating and cross-country skiing. Photo by Kay Stephens

ROCKLAND—A recent post on the…

Cody Ryan Arsenault

SPRUCE HEAD — With heavy hearts, we announce the untimely passing of our beloved Cody Ryan Arsenault, who left this world too soon on January 16, 2025, at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor,…

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STOCKTON SPRINGS — Four Waldo County residents were arrested as a result of a Jan. 13 traffic stop on Cape Jellison Road, according to a Jan. 21 report from Maine State Police…

Daytime options also available in Rockland
Warming center schedule

ROCKLAND — The Emergency Warming Center at the Recreation Center in Rockland will be open for three nights: Monday, Jan. 20, Tuesday, Jan 21, and…

Over next 14 years, Rockland to receive $350,000 in Opioid Settlement funds
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ROCKLAND — Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, the City of Rockland Ad Hoc Opioid Settlement Participatory Budgeting Committee will hold a community workshop in the Council Chambers of Rockland’s City Hall.…

Glenda M. Dennison

OWLS HEAD — Glenda M. Dennison, 72, died peacefully, following a period of declining health, Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Born on Vinalhaven, she was the…

Trysdan Galvin and Mid-Coast School of Technology Joel Rowland. (Photo by Chris Wolf)

OWLS HEAD – Cushing resident Trysdan Galvin, a high school senior at Camden Hills Regional High School and Mid-Coast School of Technology, and who is now a…

Belfast City Hall.

BELFAST — Members of the Belfast City Council will meet for their regularly scheduled Tuesday meeting Jan. 21, to address an agenda that includes the confirmation of two new city…

Arnold A. Adams, Jr.

NORTH HAVEN — Capt. Arnold A. Adams, Jr., of North Haven, passed peacefully in his sleep at home on January 7, 2025.

Arnold was born in Rockland, Maine on July 9, 1964 at Knox Hospital. He…

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Carlyn Margaretta (Young) Ernest

Carlyn Margaretta (Young) Ernest died Dec. 20, 2024 at Quarry Hill, a few hours…

Waldo Judicial Center.

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

Zachary Barnett, 38, of Winterport, probation violation in Winterport June 6,…

Oxen

I rolled out of bed Saturday morning to start the coffee. A kid needed a ride, so there would be no sleeping in. Situation normal.

My phone vibrated in the pocket of my…

Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Jan. 13-17.  

Appleton

Jacob…

Camden

There will be a winter parking ban for all streets and parking lots in Camden, except for the Public Safety lot on Washington Street, from 7 p.m., Sunday, January 19, to 6 a.m., Monday,…