Camden Hills Regional High School, in Rockport, has released its second quarter honor roll.
Grade 9 High…
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SWANVILLE — Bruce W. Chandler, 73, husband of Sheila (Merriam) Chandler, died on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Waldo County General Hospital. A complete obituary will be published later…
LINCOLNVILLE — Approximately 100-plus citizens in Lincolnville gathered at the town’s Central School and easily approved a special town meeting referendum that ensures financial help to…
Edna “Mabel” Nelson, 95, passed away on January 26, 2018. A memorial service will be held at a later date in the spring to be announced. Hall Funeral Home, Waldoboro, Maine has care of the…
The University of Maine recognized 2,229 students for achieving Dean's List honors in the fall 2017 semester. Of the students who made the Dean's List, 1,611 are…
Culling the collection .... changes at the Library .... Crab/fish cakes recipe
Ever wonder how many books you own? After heaving 50-pound grain sacks full of the ones I’d discarded (six this past week) into the backseat of the car, as well as a dozen boxes of the books I…
CAMDEN — Sandra M. Sleeper, 51, wife of Hollis C. Cole, died unexpectedly at her home, Friday, February 9, 2018. Friends and relatives are invited to gather in a Celebration of Sandra's Life,…
From Washington, D.C.
Read the White House proposal to rebuild the country’s infrastructure here: whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/INFRASTRUCTURE-211.pdf
“To help build a better…
Budget: Megan [Bracket, Rockport’s financial director] and I have…
Heading back to court in March
ROCKLAND — A Rockland woman who was arrested Nov. 17 for allegedly breaking the jaw of another woman at a pub was arrested again Feb. 3, this…
State Senator Dana Dow, representing the members of the Senate and House of Representatives for the State of Maine, joined in recognizing Michael Hall, owner of Hall Funeral Homes with locations…
Locals and some not so local took the lead
CAMDEN — They came, they played, they swamped, slid and swore through the slush. They had a blast and so did the rest of the community at the 28th annual Toboggan Championships Feb. 9-11 at the…
Jean Chester Smith Murphy, 94 of Rockland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2017.
Jean, wife of Larry and mother of Pamela and Marshall, lived a life full…
CUSHING – David S. Faulkingham, 82, died peacefully, following a brief period of declining health, Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
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ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Jan. 26-Feb.2.
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Landon L. “Lanny” Oliver, 81, died peacefully with his family by his side at Lincoln Health – Miles Hospital in Damariscotta. Lanny was born on July 17, 1936 in Damariscotta…
ROCKLAND — A man who barricaded himself in a motel room at the Trade Winds Inn in Rockland, Sunday, Feb. 11, was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff with police.
Around 12:45 p.…
Three Big Kahoonas, Flying Beer Boys in the lead for 3- and 2-person sleds
CAMDEN - Damp, wet weather failed to slow the action on the chute Saturday morning, Feb. 10, at the start of the Toboggan Nationals in Camden. Times for the down hill run were fast and the times…
UNION — Most are familiar with the wildly popular “farm to table” food movement that sprang to life several years ago and has continued to gain traction around the world. In Union, one family is…
CAMDEN – Let the fun begin. The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. It all kicked off today at the Camden Snow Bowl for the 2018 U.S Toboggan Nationals. Two person teams registered and…
‘I’m back in the saddle, again’
CAMDEN — Many in the community have been following the personal journey of Ragged Mountain Toboggan Chute Master Stuart Young since he…
Leaves the annual Rockland event in good hands
THOMASTON – After 32 years of providing entertainment, advertising and publicity to the Maine Lobster Festival, Chuck Kruger says he is retiring and in his words, "I'm taking back summer."
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UNION – Granville R. Knowles, 88, died peacefully at his home, Thursday, January 18, 2018.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 2018…
Lincoln County Commissioners
Lincoln County Commissioners on Tuesday joined a class action lawsuit against companies that manufacture and distribute opioid drugs, to recoup the costs of law enforcement, emergency medical…
Knox County Sheriff’s Office launches ‘Sand for Seniors’ program
ROCKLAND — The days are getting longer, giving some of us hope that winter may be wrapping up soon. But, if you believe Punxsutawney Phil’…
Snow and sleet is on the horizon, and with that, there are event cancellations and postponements.
Vose Library Book Discussion: The Maine Woods by Henry David…
Ban begins at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7
ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland is declaring a snow emergency parking ban. Prohibiting parking of any vehicles upon all of the city streets, or municipal parking lots from 9 p.m. Wednesday…
Department of Corrections
Dr. Joseph Fitzpatrick, commissioner of the Maine Department of Corrections, has submitted a report to the governor’s office and the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations, proposing taking…
police confident it was a hoax
UPDATE: CAMDEN-ROCKPORT — The threatening email received this morning by an administrator at the local school districts in Camden and Rockport, and which subsequently closed Camden Hills Regional…
From Augusta
AUGUSTA - Maine Attorney General Janet T. Mills said the Federal Trade Commission and the Maine Attorney General's Office have agreed to settle their case against Minnesota-based Marketing…
BELFAST — The Belfast Area High School has released its second quarter honor roll.
Grade 9
HIGH HONORS:
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JEFFERSON — Shirley M. (Weaver) Peaslee, 90, of Jefferson passed away on February 5, 2018 in Jefferson at her home, where she was surrounded by family. Shirley was born December 19,…
Some weather coming in
Midcoast Maine — as well as Western and Central Maine — is under a winter storm warning from midday Wednesday, Feb. 7…
ROCKLAND — The following divorces were finalized in Rockland District Court in December and January.
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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Jan. 18 - Feb. 5. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Jan. 18
Kevin G.…
SEARSPORT — The Searsport Police Department reported the following activity Dec. 27 - Jan. 24. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Dec. 28
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Saving an estimated 7,900 gallons of oil per year
ROCKLAND – Brooks Winner, Nathan Davis and the rest of the Rockland Energy Advisory Committee connected with donors, held an energy fair, advertised, and then canvassed the city door to door.…
VINALHAVEN — Glen “Fireball” Alley, 70, of Vinalhaven, died on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born on Vinalhaven on April 17, 1947, he…
CAMDEN — Bobbie G. Guhl, 90, died on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Anderson Inn in Camden where he resided. A complete obituary will be published later and interment will be held in the…
ROCKLAND – The downtown merchants who spoke to council on Monday, Feb. 5, don’t object to a proposed single-use plastic bag ban in Rockland. In fact, several of them took steps toward conservation…
The following students earned academic honors during the second academic quarter at Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro.
Grade 9: High Honors: Zachary…
TENANTS HARBOR – Jenifer G. Mumford, local artist, 81, died peacefully, Sunday, February 4, 2018, surrounded by loving family, at the Sussman House in Rockport.
A…
SPRUCE HEAD — Bradley D. ‘Butch’ Rackliff, 59, passed away February 3, 2018 at the Sussman House in Rockport, after fighting a brave battle against cancer. Born in…
ROCKLAND — A man from Jay remains in jail after being accused of stabbing another man and seriously injuring him during an argument over white…
Rose Marie (Morse) Woodbury, 75, of Belmont passed away peacefully February 5, 2018 at the hospice unit of Waldo County General Hospital, after a long battle with renal failure and diabetes. She…
Stigma, Anthers and Pistils ..... Electric Car and Valentines ......Vegetables for dinner
Sunday evening exchange on the LBB (our online bulletin board) — Mia writes: “Hello we just got a call from a young friend who is trapped on an icy…
WALDOBORO — Waldoboro police responded to 149 calls for service from Jan. 23-30. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest or…
Camden doctor Frederick Goggans has been appointed to the Maine Medical Advisory Board as an addiction specialist.
Maine’s Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap welcomed Goggans to the…
2018 Camden Winterfest
ROCKLAND – The girls’ combined siren song of high pitched moans continued back on land, lingering for another moment as they wiped the ice water from their bare skin.
Steam wafted from…
CAMDEN — Camden police reported the following activity from Jan. 6-27. An arrest or summons does not apply guilt. A person charged with a crime…
