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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Nov. 15-22.

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

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

Cynthia L. Sinclaire, of Stockton Springs, and Wayne D. Sinclair, of Stockton…

Maine’s climate action plan: "Maine Won’t Wait"
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ROCKLAND — The Rockland Public Library presents Molly Siegel on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to all.

Join Molly Siegel, Maine Climate Council Coordinator with the…

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Around 10 a.m. Thursday morning, Jan. 9, two ice fishermen in Edgecomb reportedly found a wallet belonging to William "Nate" Robinson, 34, of Austinville, Virginia. Robinson is a murder…

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Midcoast Habitat for Humanity staff and volunteers stand in front of the memorial door honoring former President Jimmy Carter’s work with Habitat for Humanity. (L-R) Tia Anderson, Todd Look, Bob Newbest, Kristie Kosalski, Maggi Blue, and Dashiell Marley. (Photo courtesy Midcoast Habitat for Humanity)

ROCKPORT — Midcoast Habitat for Humanity has erected a memorial door inside the Midcoast Habitat ReStore, located at 799 West Street in Rockport, to honor the life and legacy…

Gerald A. Spaulding

SPRUCE HEAD — Gerald A. Spaulding, 68, died peacefully, with his family at his side, Friday, January 3, 2025 following a courageous battle with lung disease.

Born in Rockland, September 7,…

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AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Transportation has selected Maine Switching Services (MSS), of Unity, to take over operations and maintenance of the Rockland Branch Railroad.

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ROCKLAND — A Supply Drive for Rockland's Emergency Warming Center will be held Friday, Jan. 17, from 3 - 6 p.m., at the Flanagan Community…

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BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Sept. 2-13. 

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Matthew J. Shyka to Catherine…

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Governor Janet Mills announced January 6, 2025 that Heather Johnson, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), will step down from her position on March 1…

Catherine Moore Morgan-Standard

Catherine Moore Morgan-Standard, a passionate wife, mother, grandmother, sister, artist, and visionary, passed away on December 20, 2024, in Memphis, Tennessee, at the…

Jeanette E. Palmer

ROCKLAND — Jeanette E. Palmer, 70, passed away at Lahey Clinic Hospital in Burlington, Massachusetts on Thursday, January 2, 2025, with her family by her side after a brief illness.    

Elisif Bruun

For Damariscotta artist Peter Bruun, surviving the pain of losing his 24-year-old daughter to a heroin overdose started with breaking taboos. 

“When Elisif was struggling it was hard to…

Sheriff Todd Brackett, seated, sought commissioner approval Jan. 7 on shellfish and animal control contract renewals. Standing is Chief Deputy Rand Maker. BILL PEARSON/Boothbay Register

In 2022, four Midcoast counties began considering how more collaboration may stretch tax dollars farther. Prosecutorial District VI includes Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo and Knox counties, and…

Marshall A. Harriman

WALDO — Marshall A. Harriman, 78 of Waldo, Maine passed away January 3, 2025. He was born August 5, 1946 to Lloyd Harriman and Winifred (Foy) Harriman…

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The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit Central have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of 34-year-old William “Nate” Robinson of Austinville, Virginia, whose body was discovered…

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SEARSPORT — Ronald I. Moulton Sr., 85, of Searsport, passed away on January 6, 2025. 

A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025,…

Harris Evans Pendleton

ISLESBORO — Harris Evans Pendleton, 88, of Islesboro, passed away on December 31, 2024. Born on August 6, 1936, in Belfast, Maine, to Lloyd T. and Lydia T. Pendleton, Harris was raised on…

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Paul Moody, 75, passed away on December 29, in Belfast.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

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Lyndon “Buddy” Lawson

WALDOBORO — Lyndon “Buddy” Lawson, 89, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024. Born on September 13, 1935, in Waldoboro, Buddy was the son of the late Tom and Elsie Howard Lawson…

Gregory T. Adams

ROCKLAND — Gregory T. Adams, 78, died peacefully, following a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy, Friday, December 27, 2024 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport. Born in Abington, Pennsylvania,…

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BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will meet for its regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7, to address agenda topics including: transitional housing, updated rental…

Kenneth A. Stover

BRIDGTON — Kenneth A. Stover, 56, formerly of Belfast, died at his home on October 6, 2024. Born in Belfast on October 6, 1968 to his loving parents, Robert and Nancy Stover. He was a graduate of…

Deborah Marie (McGonagle) Donnelly

ROCKLAND — Deborah Marie (McGonagle) Donnelly passed away on December 28, 2024 after a brief illness at the age of 67.

Deb was born and raised in Reading, Massachusetts and went to college…

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ROCKLAND — AIO is offering a Daytime Warming Center on their property every day, Monday - Friday, from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., through Jan. 17, 2025.

AIO's original building, at 70 Thomaston St.,…

Michelle Lynn Young-Archer

BELFAST — Michelle Lynn Young-Archer, 59, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2024. She was born on February 7, 1965 in Albany, New York.

Daniel Wade Chambers

FRIENDSHIP — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Wade Chambers, aged 68, on December 31, 2024, at Lincoln Health – Miles Campus in Damariscotta.

He was born on…

Estelle C. Ames

CUSHING — Estelle C. Ames, 98, of Cushing, died Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Windward Gardens.

Estelle was born December 12, 1926, in Thomaston, Maine, the daughter of Elmer and Rachel (…

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ROCKLAND — A celebration of life for Estelle Rackliff, 69, who passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024, will be held Sunday, January 19, at 1 p.m., 2025, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church,…

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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Dec. 27 - Jan. 2. 

Devon Pierce, 33, of Newport, probation violation in Monroe Jan. 5, 2022,…

Camden National Bank

Camden National Corporation, the bank holding company for Camden National Bank (NASDAQ: CAC), announced Jan. 2 its merger with Northway Financial, Inc., the parent company of Northway…

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Dec. 24 - Jan. 2. 

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

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It is a brisk 16 degrees as I sit down to write on this Sunday morning. The sun rises over barren trees, frozen ground, and a garden asleep. The chickens are nestled in their house, huddled…

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Dec. 6 - Jan. 2.

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

Elizabeth M. Sproul

WALDOBORO — Elizabeth M. Sproul passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, at the age of 97, in the home in which she was born on February 18, 1927. She was the daughter of Edwin and Ruby (…

Proposed Thomaston fire, EMS building

A public workshop concerning the proposed new Thomaston fire station will be held on Wednesday, January 8, at 6 p.m. with Port City…

John Henry Dolcater, Jr.

ROCKLAND — John Henry Dolcater, Jr., died on December 30, 2024 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born on November 14, 1930, he was the son of John Henry and Julia (Waters) Dolcater in Tampa,…

A proposed coffee shop might one day restore business to a former meat market in Rockland. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

ROCKLAND — The former Wiggins’ Meat Market may once again see food passing through the doors if…

Local developers are proposing to reconstruct a building at 20 Elm Street, and an empty lot next door, into a 12-unit apartment complex. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

ROCKLAND — A proposal for a 12-unit apartment house in Downtown Rockland will go before the Rockland Planning Board on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. If approved, the project will renovate an existing…

Thomas M. Quantrell

CAMDEN — Thomas M. Quantrell, 72, of Camden, died on Monday, December 30, 2024. 

A complete obituary will be published later and services will be…

Wiscasset planning board
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Hopefully mid to late January, Maine Department of Environmental Protection will approve Tucker Chevrolet’s proposed dealership and service center on Bath Road, a project representative told…

Washington Lakes Watershed Association reactivates participation in clean water program
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Maine’s more than 6,000 lakes and ponds are cherished assets of our state providing more than $14 billion dollars in economic value. Mainers and visitors, alike, enjoy recreational opportunities,…

Gerald (Jerry) Philip Kaplan

BELFAST — Gerald (Jerry) Philip Kaplan passed away peacefully in Belfast, Maine on December 16, 2024 of complications from pneumonia. He was the beloved husband of…

A fire at 2036 Appleton Ridge Road was initially difficult to find due to darkness and fog. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

Update: Dec. 31, 2024 

APPLETON — A woman who was burned around the time of a house on Appleton Ridge Road remains in the hospital at this time. The woman was initially brought to…

Karen J. Barrett

SEARSMONT — Karen J. Barrett, age 77, of Searsmont, passed away on December 28, 2024, surrounded by her "boys" in Belfast, Maine.

Karen was born in…

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Five Chinese defendants charged separately with operating illegal marijuana processing operations have a tentative docket call Tuesday, Jan. 28 in Lincoln County Unified Criminal Court in…