THOMASTON – Patricia ‘Pat’ Mayo, 80, died surrounded by her loving family, Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Sussman House in Rockport.
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ROCKLAND – Eileen Troester, 89, died peacefully at home following a period of declining health, Saturday, March 3, 2018.
A full obituary and service arrangements…
CAMDEN – UPDATE – Due to the anticipated bad weather, the visitation for Mrs. Filomena Ferraiolo has been postponed to Monday,…
BELFAST — Doris Ruth (Kelley) Benner, of Belfast, passed away peacefully at her home on February 28, 2018. She lived a full life of 94 years.
Doris was born on August 6, 1923 in Washburn to…
‘Wait a minute. What do you mean I can’t use a calculator’
FAIRFIELD — The Camden Rockport Middle School Math Team is number one in Maine, taking top honors at the Mathcounts State Competition for middle schools hosted by the Maine Society of Professional…
Over the past few weeks my focus has been on completing the FY19 Budget. The manager's draft of the budget has been finalized and budget books are available for collection by members of the Budget…
From Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today joined a bipartisan group of their Senate colleagues to introduce…
AUGUSTA - Certification of the citizens' initiative effort "An Act To Establish Universal Home Care for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities," is complete and Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Feb. 26-March 2.
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Man being held in jail until his arraignment
ROCKLAND — A man from Union was arrested March 2 at the Knox County Sheriff’s Office after he turned himself in on an outstanding arrest…
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1:45 a.m. in the Newark airport. A continuous loop of innocuous made-for-waiting rooms mini-documentaries is blaring…
Five years-plus, and counting
ROCKPORT — Library renderings presented to Rockport by architect Steve Smith were met, for the most part, with favor Feb. 26, as citizens packed into the Geoffrey C. Parker Community Room Feb. 26…
At the request of the Camden Select Board, the Camden Conservation Commission has developed two draft ordinances to address the environmental harms caused by single-use plastic bags and…
ROCKPORT — Select Board member Tom Gray has resigned, effective immediately.
Gray was elected in June 2017 for his first two-year term sitting on the Rockport Select Board. He said in his…
At the 64th annual meeting of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association on March 2, long-time president David Cousens stepped down from his position as MLA president and Kristan Porter, of Cutler,…
CAMDEN - Mrs. Filomena Ferraiolo, 84, passed away at the Sussman House, Tuesday, February 27, 2018. She left this world peaceful, radiant and surrounded by the love and admiration of…
Sophomore Pearl Benjamin takes a message to Augusta
AUGUSTA – Camden Hills Regional High School Sophomore Pearl Benjamin stated her case at the state capitol March 1, on Gun Safety Advocacy Day. In the State House Hall of Flags, she spoke before a…
Mutual aid from neighboring towns make fast tracks to assist
CAMDEN — A fire that broke out in a garage attic at 7 Arey Ave. in Camden just before 7 a.m. Monday morning was quickly extinguished by Camden firefighters soon after they arrived.
Mutual…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 22 - March 1. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Feb. 22
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‘I’m sorry, but this child was failed’
BELFAST — It was an evening of mixed emotions as more than 100 people gathered in Belfast’s Town Square March 3, for a remembrance ceremony for Marissa Kennedy, the little girl allegedly…
Traditional dishes from the cook’s family kitchen
ROCKPORT – Three nostalgic dishes using seafood were prepared on Saturday, March 3, at the Fishermen's Forum at the Samoset Resort by chef Jim Leverso. The demonstration was titled "la Cucina…
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Feb. 25 - March 1. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Feb. 25
…WALDOBORO — Waldoboro police responded to 164 calls for service from Feb. 21-27. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest or…
CAMDEN — Christine “Tina” Allen, 65, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Windward Gardens in Camden. Born in Camden, she was the daughter of Howard and…
This week, Wiscasset EMS hired three per diem Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). But Wiscasset, like other Midcoast ambulance services, is having a hard time attracting and keeping EMTs. Over…
Victims lost businesses, houses, marriages, and trust in others following scheme
BELFAST — A Kennebunk man convicted of stealing more than $548,000 from approximately 17 Waldo County victims has been sentenced to spend 10 years in prison, with all but six years…
Henry P. Groth, 85, passed away peacefully at his home on March 1, 2018 in Waldoboro with his family by his side. Henry was born in New York City, New York, on March 14, 1932, the…
Camden-Rockport schools continue to pursue same grant funding for SRO
ROCKLAND – As the last item on their agenda, March 1, RSU 13 School Board members discussed the viability of positioning a school resource officer in Oceanside High School. Rockland Police Chief…
Suspected abuse allegedly reported prior to girl’s death
AUGUSTA — Senator Mike Thibodeau, R-Winterport, has requested an official investigation into Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), after it reportedly failed to act on…
ROCKPORT - The 43rd annual Fishermen’s Forum got to a great start Thursday night, March 1, at the Samoset Resort with a reception and seafood demonstration. Guests at the reception sampled…
ROCKPORT – Friday, February 23 was National Toast Day. And it doesn't matter which side of the bread your toast is buttered on. Toast is celebrated all across the United States. The Rockport…
‘change is inevitable and we must be prepared’
Maine commercial fishermen once again landed more than a half-billion dollars’ worth of marine resources in 2017, according to the state Department of Marine Resources, in a March 2 press release…
No agreements to combine, share departments without citizen approval
ROCKPORT — Linda Greenlaw, Rockport Town Clerk, has certified the signatures of 75 town residents who submitted a petition to the town office, stating that before entering into any sharing or…
ROCKPORT –Laurel Anne Welch Richards, passed away peacefully at her home, February 27, 2018, with her husband by her side.
Born in…
THORNDIKE — On March 1, a student at the Mt View Complex received a threat on social media threatening the safety of students at the Mt. View Complex, according to a news release from the Waldo…
BELFAST — Marion Louise Huntley, 100, of Belfast, passed away February 8, 2018 in Waterville. She was born May 8,1917 to John and Ella (Gurney) Bibber. Marion worked at Johnson's Lunch,…
AUGUSTA – The Maine Legislature on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution sponsored by Rep. Mick Devin, D-Newcastle, asking President Trump to exclude…
CAMDEN — Betsy (Elizabeth) Page McRae died peacefully on February 25, shortly after her 91st birthday, being blessed by the comfort care of the Sussman House in Rockport, Maine. Born in…
THORNDIKE — Following the Feb. 28 release of a mace-like substance at Mt. View High School, which cleared the building, has resulted in a 16-year-old female has been charged…
Judge sets bail at $5,000 cash
ROCKLAND — A Thomaston man remains in jail after he was arrested Feb. 22 for allegedly threatening another man with a sword.
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BELFAST — A Stockton Springs couple accused of battering the woman’s 10-year-old daughter to death appeared in Waldo County Superior Court for the first time Feb. 28.
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March 1-3 in Rockport
ROCKPORT — Maine fishermen are gathering this week and weekend at the Samoset Resort in Rockport for their 43rd annual Fishermen’s Forum. The annual congregation draws hundreds of fishermen…
CAMDEN — Christine Lee (Holbrook) Allen, 65, widow of Kermit L. Allen, died on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Windward Gardens in Camden. A complete obituary will be published later.
Calling…
SEARSPORT and STOCKTON SPRINGS —On Wednesday, February 28, the office of RSU 20 Superintendent Chris Downing released the following statement regarding the death of 10-year-old Marissa Kennedy.…
THOMASTON — Citizens of the Thomaston community were invited to join the discussion about the future plans for the recently acquired Lura Libby School building at 13 Valley Street, on Feb. 27 at…
Richard L. Chipman, 56, died in his home on February 15, 2018. He was born on April 7, 1961 to Kenneth L. Chipman Jr. and Fern Louise (Blake) Chipman.
Rick went to Rockland High School and…
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Feb. 17-25. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Feb. 17
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Knox County Sheriff’s Office investigated a possible threat that was made at the Oceanside Middle School in Thomaston at approximately 3:30 p.m, Feb. 27.
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A new small batch craft beer brewery is coming to Boothbay Harbor, and it’s named for one of the best-known icons in the harbor.
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charged with depraved indifference murder
BELFAST — The mother and stepfather accused of murdering their 10-year-old daughter are due to make their first appearance in Waldo County Superior Court Feb. 28, following their Feb. 26…
