TENANTS HARBOR — Richard F. Wright, 90, died January 10, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Bangor. He was born November 3, 1927 in Johnson City, NY to Rexford Wright and Christine Reichert Wright.…

THOMASTON - Paul G. Benner, 33, died unexpectedly, while doing what he loved, 'working on the water', Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Long Cove in St. George.

Born in Rockport, June 6, 1984,…

ROCKLAND — A Camden man who police say has physically abused his family over several years remains in jail after he was arrested last…

WALDOBORO — Waldoboro police responded to 74 calls for service from Jan. 3-9. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest or…

ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Jan. 1-5.

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ROCKPORT — The Camden-Rockport School Board unanimously rejected a proposal to sell the Mary E. Taylor school for an adaptive reuse project. But in the same amended motion, the board also agreed…

It’s last call for Maine photographers planning to enter the Boothbay Region Art Foundation’s 13th annual Maine Photography Show. All entries must be submitted by midnight on Friday, Jan. 26…

WASHINGTON – Washington responders heeded warnings of slick driving conditions as they responded to one report of two single-vehicle accidents early Thursday, Jan. 11.

Just after 3:20 a.m…

Andy Tyska, president of Rhode Island-based Bristol Marine, has announced the acquisition of Boothbay Harbor Shipyard. Located at the head of Boothbay Harbor, the shipyard joins…

ROCKLAND – Sidewalks and bike lanes topped the list of desires Rockland residents shared with local surveyors during 2017.

Throughout the year, two groups,…

 AUGUSTA — A bill proposed by Sen. Dave Miramant, D-Camden, would create licensing for the operation of “autocycles” in Maine.

The proposal —…

ROCKLAND — Barbara Studebaker, 67, died peacefully at her home in Thursday, January 4, 2018.  

Born on October 25, 1950 in Wareham, Massachusetts, she was the…

OWLS HEAD – Ronald Thomas Winter, 65, known as Ron to family and friends, passed away unexpectedly in one of his favorite places, his self-built workshop, Sunday, December 31, 2017.  …

THOMASTON – Marie-Denise Bernier, 64, was called up to Heaven to sing her song, Wednesday, December 20, 2017.  

She was born October 5, 1953 at Ft. Devens,…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King released a joint statement Jan. 9 outlining support for a bipartisan Congressional Review…

WALDOBORO – David D. Wellman, age 66, died on January 8, 2018.  Visiting hours will be held January 18, 2018 from 5-7 p.m.  A memorial service will be held January 19, 2018 at 11 a…

ROCKLAND — University College at Rockland announced that the preregistration period for the spring term, which starts January 22 has been extended through January 19.

According to UC…

BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Jan. 2-7. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

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CAMDEN — Mary Elizabeth Callahan, 96 1/2 years young, passed away on January 1 at Pen Bay Medical Center under the compassionate care of Doctor Patrick Mitchell, while supported by her…

In a short meeting Jan. 9, Lincoln County Sheriff Todd Brackett informed commissioners he decided to terminate Deputy Kenneth Hatch III’s employment Jan. 3.

The action came following…

ROCKLAND – “All I was looking to do in this ordinance was to say ‘you don’t have to have the deck,’” Rockland Mayor Valli Geiger said in defense of her proposed amendment to an existing accessory-…

CAMDEN — The Town of Camden’s first municipal solar photovoltaic array began generating power through the grid on January 3 at noon. The 122.85 kilowatt (kW) array is anticipated to…

ROCKLAND – During its January 8 meeting, Rockland City Council members heard an earful from short-term rental contractors who do business in Rockland. Following the announcement last week that the…

CAMDEN — The large Knox Mill complex, as well as the former Camden Villa on Knowlton Street,  have been sold again. And this time, the Knox Mill is back in the hands of its former owner.…

Philip A. Reed, Jr., 89, died January 4, 2018 at the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta.  He was born November 20, 1928 in Friendship to Philip A. Reed, Sr. and Mildred Simmons Reed. …

UNITY — Bobbie-Jo Margaret Ames, 40, passed away January 2, 2018 at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a long illness.  She was born October 28, 1977 to James and Joanne (Tucker)…

CUSHING — Kenneth "Sonny" W. Sevon, 77, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, January 4th, 2018 at the Sussman House in Rockport, Maine.

Sonny was born on…

UPDATE, ST. GEORGE — The body of Paul Benner, of Thomaston, was recovered a little before noon today in Long Cove near Tenants Harbor after a diver located him in the water.

BELMONT — A Belmont man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following the Jan. 4, stabbing of his then-roommate.

Jetton Whiting, 25,…

CAMDEN — The Camden Planning Board will consider a zoning amendment to accommodate increasing the number of beds at the Fox Hill rehabilitation facility on Bay View Street from eight to 12, and…

Staying Put in Lincolnville Maine: 1900-1950, the book I wrote and the Historical Society published in 2004, was based largely on the stories some sixty-five people who grew up here told…

ROCKLAND — The Knox County grand jury met for one day and handed down 10 indictments Jan. 2 against five defendants. An indictment does not…

Joanne (Newton) LeSan, 67, of Farmingdale, passed away January 2, 2018 at Sussman House in Rockport. She was born January 10, 1950 in Appleton to Ronald and Madeline (Light) Newton. She worked at…

LINCOLNVILLE — Ruth Nickerson Felton, 91, of Lincolnville, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Tall Pines in Belfast, after a brief illness.

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ROCKLAND — A Spruce Head woman who was charged by police in August 2017 for allegedly not providing medical care for her bedridden husband…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Dec. 27 - Jan. 2 An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

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ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from Dec. 4-8 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.

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BELFAST — The following Unified Criminal Court cases were closed in Waldo County from Dec. 22-28.

Christopher Chute, 19, of Waterville, operating an ATV on a…

BELFAST — Two men have been charged in back-to-back unrelated alcohol thefts at a grocery store Jan. 2 and 3, according to Belfast Police Sergeant Daniel Fitzpatrick.

Nicholas T.…

CUSHING — Arlene A. Ross, 89, of Union, died at the Cushing Homestead in Cushing on January 5, 2018. Arlene was born July 13, 1928 in Union to Lennie S. Burns and Marion Thurston Burns. She grew…

WALDOBORO — Waldoboro police responded to 198 calls for service from Dec. 19-Jan. 3. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest…

ROCKLAND — The following divorces were finalized in Rockland District Court in November and December.

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THOMASTON – Mark R. Morey died December 20th, 2017, at his home. Mark was born at Knox County General Hospital in Rockland, June 17th, 1958 to Leroy Montgomery and Laurie Jeanette (McKown) Morey…

PANAMA CITY, FL – Michael A. Whitman, 53, formerly of South Thomaston, died unexpectedly, due to complications of pneumonia, Saturday, December 30, 2017 in Panama City, Florida.

Family and…

High noon came and went Jan. 4, and with higher than average tides, the ocean left its mark on the Midcoast, along with blizzard conditions. The one bright spot in the whole day has been the…

ROCKPORT — Firefighters in Rockport, as well from Hope and Camden, responded to a house fire on West Street Extension and successfully knocked it down.

Knox Regional Communications Center…

ROCKLAND – Gloria G. Spinney, 91, died peacefully at the Knox Center for Long Term Care in Rockland, Sunday, December 31, 2017.  

Born in Rockland, February 10, 1926, she was the…