ROCKLAND – A graveside committal service for Barbara E. Widdecombe, 87, who died peacefully, November 7, 2017, will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 24, 2018 at East Union Cemetery, Miller…
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ROCKLAND – A graveside service for Gary W. Ames, 68, who went to be with Jesus, January 13, 2018, will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 21, 2018 at Achorn Cemetery, Old County Road, Rockland…
BELFAST — Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, has finalized the financing to begin construction of a new facility adjacent to its existing yard on the Belfast waterfront. With the combined support…
In November 2017, Camden residents passed an Unencapsulated Polystyrene Ordinance designed to eliminate the use of unencapsulated polystyrene in dock floats and buoys on Camden’s lakes, rivers,…
UPDATE May 15: Tyler Tibbetts was released from EMMC Monday and taken to the Penobscot County Jail. State Police have charged him with theft of a motor…
The following is the May 14 report of Rockport Town Manager’s Rick Bates.
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Blizzard has gone missing, and his owners are hoping to have the community's help in bringing him back home. On April 25, one of a cat owner's worst nightmares occurred, when our cat…
BELFAST – The City of Belfast Broadband Committee is asking people who live and/or work in Belfast to fill out a brief survey regarding internet service, which will help the City of Belfast in its…
BELFAST – In a May 9 news release, Nordic Aquafarms announced its intentions to proceed with permit applications to construction and operate a land-based salmon farm on 40 acres in Belfast.
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The Rockport Conservation Commission (RCC) is partnering with the Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program (VLMP) to monitor the water quality in five of the seven water bodies within the town’s…
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity May 2-7. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
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New owner plans to renovate building for commercial units
ROCKPORT — The former home of Fuller Chevrolet GMC, at 330 Commercial Street, was sold by Kolmosky #2 LLC to Rockport LLC on May 2,…
Investigation into DHHS handling of Marissa Kennedy, 10 year old reportedly killed by parents
AUGUSTA — A state …
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds April 23 - May 4.
Belfast
Catherine A…
‘To me, it’s about fitting in and being a part of this community’
ROCKLAND — 421 Main Street in Rockland will soon open its doors as North Beacon Oyster. Owner and Chef Michael Mastronardi, of Port Clyde, said he hopes to open the doors of his new business…
CAMDEN — A couple who were driving south on Route 1 just after the intersection of Sherman’s Point Road in Camden were forced off the road by an oncoming van, subsequently crashing into a deep…
Police and firefighters in Camden and Rockport, along with school staff, will be conducting scheduled safety drills at Camden- Rockport Elementary School, Camden-Rockport Middle School, and Camden…
Congratulations to Dr. Deborah Hayden, who has been selected as one of just 36 academics across Ireland – in all fields of research – to receive an inaugural Irish Research Council Laureate Award…
VINALHAVEN — A memorial service for Phillip D. Dyer, 91, who died on March 23, 2018, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the Union Church in Vinalhaven. Condolences may be…
VINALHAVEN — A graveside service for Glen “Fireball” Alley, 70, who died on January 18, 2018, at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Brown’s Head Cemetery in Vinalhaven. …
LINCOLNVILLE — Orvil was born to Orville and Florence (Bryant) Young 90 years ago. He was born and raised in Camden. He attended and graduated from Camden High School. After graduating high school…
Larry King Tibbetts, of Belfast, Maine died, surrounded by family and friends, at the Sussman House, following a brief illness. He was 67.
Larry was born in the…
BELFAST — Approximately one hundred Troy Howard Middle School sixth-graders took to the streets of Belfast May 8, to help clear the area of litter, according to social studies teacher…
ISLESBORO — Charlotte A. Robinson, 92, passed away February 18, 2018 on Islesboro. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., May 17, at Maple Grove Cemetery, Islesboro. …
CAMDEN — Dr. Robert Scott Furman, 82, died April 29, 2018 at his home in Camden, surrounded by his wife and children.
Bob was born in Evansville, Indiana, July 5, 1935 to Victor Eugene and…
WARREN — Approximately 12 Rockport and six Warren firefighters spent 90 minutes a quarter-mile in the woods Tuesday afternoon, May 8, fighting a woods fire, under clouds of black flies.
The…
ROCKLAND – A Rockland group petitioning City Council for a moratorium on cruise ships unfurled a lengthy banner of names during the Wednesday, May 7, agenda-setting meeting.
At its…
How to Protect your Stuff, Saving the Family Camp, Planning for Pets, Boomers in Business
Learn what it takes to plan and protect your estate. Penbay Estate Planning Center is holding free spring and summer workshops at 66 Elm Street in downtown Camden. In response to the most popular…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court and Superior Court from April 9-20.
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ROCKLAND – Rockland City Councilors questioned a mortgage business representative, Monday, May 7, about his company’s response as to who owns specific vacant property listed as derelict. …
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from April 30-May 4.
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Fundraising event planned in June for Knox County Homeless Coalition
ROCKLAND – “It’s not just that we bring the food and beer,” Kerry Altiero, owner of Cafe Miranda, said. “That’s almost a minor part of this.”
Altiero sat before City Council, Monday, May 7…
encourages all Americans to take charge of their democracy
The Midcoast Chapter of League of Women Voters has had a busy spring working locally to help high school and college students register to vote for the first time. The weekly snow storms of…
BELFAST — A Montana couple filed a lawsuit against Athena Point Lookout, LLC (APL), which is owned by athenahealth (Athena), after an attempt to purchase the property fell through…
BELFAST — Georgie Button, 76, passed away in Belfast February 15, 2018. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. May 16th at Grove Cemetery in Belfast. Arrangements under the care of Riposta Funeral…
BANGOR — Christina Manning, 83, passed away March 30th in Bangor. Graveside services will be held at 12 p.m. noon May 16th at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Freedom. Arrangements under the…
LIBERTY — Louise Smith, 95, passed away March 19, 2018 at her residence in Liberty. Services will be held at 2 p.m. May 12th at Sandy Point Church followed by burial at Sandy Point Cemetery.…
CLEVELAND, TN – A graveside service for William R. McLain, 84, formerly of Rockland, who passed away peacefully on December 8, 2017, will be held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Achorn…
WARREN – A memorial gathering with military honors for Frank D. Barrett, 91, who passed into Glory on Thursday, January 18, 2018, will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Counce…
WARREN – A graveside service with military honors for Roy Walston of Warren, who died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 16, 2017, will be held at 12 p.m., Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Maine Veterans…
TOPSHAM – Albert E. 'Ted' Ball, 93, died Sunday, April 8, 2018. A graveside service with Military Honors, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Fuller Cemetery, North Haven. The Rev…
WASHINGTON – William S. Orne, Jr., 70, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, May 6, 2018. An informal gathering will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Burpee, Carpenter…
During previous weeks, Rockland welcomed a cruise ship from Norway. Census for Sunday hours at the library increased. Police conducted interviews and assessments of potential patrol officer…
TENANTS HARBOR – A graveside service for Frances R. Colson, 91, who died, December 14, 2017, at the Knox Center in Rockland, will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Seaside Cemetery in…
WALDOBORO — George Roland Chapman, 70, passed away on April 12, 2018 at his home in Waldoboro with his family by his side. …
BELFAST — Maurice Eugene Pooler passed away at home unexpectedly on May 3, 2018 at the age of 71. He was the son of Harry and Sybil (Nickerson) Pooler. Maurice grew up in Belfast. In his teens he…
ROCKLAND – A graveside service for Marion B. Ames, 96, who died peacefully Friday, April 20, 2018 at the Cushing Homestead will be held at 2:30 p.m., Monday, May 14, 2018 at Achorn Cemetery in…
all 59 miles of roads
Prepare yourself to see hundreds of colorful people picking up roadside trash this coming Friday and Saturday in Belfast. Set for Friday and Saturday, May 11 and 12, the many groups and…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court April 24 - May 3.
Megan R. Leary, 28, of Searsport, violating conditions of release in…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity April 21 - May 2. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
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