ROCKLAND – In their regular meeting rescheduled from March 14, the Knox County Commissioners on March 21, in chambers at the Knox County Courthouse, recognized county employees for their lengths…

CAMDEN — A near-institution at the intersection of Union, Belmont and Wood streets in Camden has been sold to a neighbor whose plans for the property don't involve towing and repairing cars and…

WALDOBORO — A 45-year-old Waldoboro man was arrested March 17 at approximately 10:00 p.m., after Waldoboro Police responded to a residence…

BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity March 15-20. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

March 8 (late entry)

Zayne A.…

BELFAST — The following Unified Criminal Court cases were closed in Waldo County from March 3-15.

Andrew Smith, 37, of Thorndike, aggravated assault in Thorndike Sept.…

Maine game wardens seized five small alligators today in Augusta. Shortly after noon, game wardens responded to a call of a man in possession of five small alligators, according to a…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity March 4-11. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Feb. 10 (late entry)…

ROCKPORT — In its signature way, the Rockport Select Board is making decisions about the future of the town library construction project at is own pace, which is one that allows for long,…

ROCKLAND — Many inmates face challenges when re-entering the community after release from jail. Finding a place to live, getting…

CAMDEN – Wayfinder Schools in Camden hosted its annual open house on March 16. Guests were treated to food and an opportunity to speak with the nine students in the class of 2017, as well as…

CAMDEN — Edna A. Monhart, 94 of Camden passed away March 18, 2017. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on March 25, 1922, to the late Mike and Josephine Kvidera.

One of Edna's fondest memories…

ROCKLAND — Edward J. “EJ” Sullivan, longtime Rockland resident, passed away on March 14, 2017, at Sussman House in Rockport, following a brief illness.

Born in Bath on Sept. 7, 1921, he…

ROCKLAND — Leroy A. Brown, 79, passed away on Feb. 27, 2017, at Maine Veterans Home in Augusta following a period of declining health.

Born July 23, 1937, in West Stewartstown, N.H., he was…

THORNDIKE — Margaret (Jackson) Curtis, 95, of Thorndike, passed away in Belfast on March 19, 2017. She was born in Lincolnville on Jan. 28, 1922, to Roy and Lillian Jackson.

Margaret…

CAMDEN — Charles W. Whalen Sr., 95, formerly of Liberty, died March 17, 2017, at Windward Gardens, where he had resided the past two years.

Born in Cambridge, Mass., on Oct. 20, 1921, he…

THORNDIKE — James S. Curtis, 94, of Thorndike, passed away on Jan. 10, 2017, in Belfast. He was born in Jackson on April 10, 1922, to Albert and Lettie (Hamlin) Curtis.

James was a U.S.…

BELFAST — Clair F. Bagley, 92, of Belfast, passed away March 18, 2017. He was born Jan 20, 1925, in Hartland, to Madeline (Stubbs) and Thomas Edwin Bagley Sr.

Clair was a World War II…

ROCKLAND — Fred A. Verrill, 89, passed away March 13, 2017, at home with his loving wife of 63 years, Katherine, by his side. Fred was born Sept. 21, 1927, in Westbrook.

Fred was a teacher…

APPLETON — Charles Spencer Choate, 80, of Burkettville, passed away March 13, 2017, at the VA Hospice Care Unit in Togus from complications after a fall in his home. He was born Nov. 2, 1936, in…

ROCKLAND — Arnold L. Drinkwater, 82, passed away peacefully on Feb. 25, 2017, at Togus VA Hospital in Augusta.

A graveside service will be Tuesday, March 21, at 10 a.m. at Maine Veterans…

UNION — Susan Ivy (Burns) Talbot was born on Jan. 10, 1957, in Rockland, the seventh child of Chester Howard Burns Sr. and Eva Dagmar Niemi Burns. Eight siblings made for an interesting life! She…

BRUNSWICK — Barbara O. Moore, 90, entered eternal life in the comfort of her home, while beginning the day on March 16, 2017.

Born in Topsham on Nov. 17, 1926, she was the daughter of Earl…

GLEN COVE in ROCKPORT — Gordon K. Stanley, 95, died March 17, 2017, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Born in Rockland on April 26, 1921, he was the son of Harold F. and Eva B. Young…

CAMDEN — John Lloyd III, 88, beloved husband for 64-1/2 years of Janet M. Lloyd, died peacefully March 13, 2017, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

John was born in Atlantic City, N.…

THOMASTON — Sidney L. Peasley, 71, of Thomaston, died March 17, 2017, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

A complete obituary will be published later.

Private family services will be…

FRENCHBORO — With all the news this winter surrounding Maine's busy snowmobiling season, Maine's game wardens remain diligent about conserving the state’s natural resources, according to Corp.…

APPLETON — Crosby Edward "Ted" Johnson, 89, passed away March 17, 2017, in Englewood, Fla., in much the same way as he lived his life, with gratitude, dignity and strength, and with the love of…

ROCKLAND —One of the most important services New Hope for Women provides to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking is the toll-free 24/7 Hotline.

Last year, New Hope…

ST. GEORGE — Addiction took another life on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Edward A. Rogers, our beloved son and brother, left us due to a heroin overdose.

Eddie was born March 30, 1968, in…

Maine Drug Enforcement Agents arrested two women following the discovery of two unrelated meth labs in Burnham and Howland.

Saturday night, March 18, Maine State Police conducted a bail…

BELFAST — Avis Holmes Howells passed away March 15, 2017, at the age of 97. Born in Belfast on May 31, 1919, she was the youngest daughter of Evelyn Morison Holmes and Clyde B. Holmes Sr.

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LINCOLNVILLE — Nomination papers are available beginning today, March 20, for nine Lincolnville board and committee positions, ranging from the Board of Selectmen to both school committees and the…

FRANKFORT — Frank Charles Knowles, 84, passed away March 16, 2017, at his home in Frankfort. Frank was born June 8, 1932, in Winterport, to Carl Webster Knowles Sr. and Laura Miriam Leach Knowles…

That last snow taught me what I didn’t know. For example, snow blowers aren’t the magic machines I imagined them to be. I’d managed to clean up the whole driveway and paths to henhouse and bird…

WALDOBORO — Waldoboro police responded to 136 calls for service from March 6-14. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest or…

BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Waldo County Superior Court.

Amy H. Nickerson, of Searsmont, and Ryan A. Nickerson, of Corinna, were…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Grand Jury handed down seven indictments March 16. An indictment does not imply guilt.

Glenn Reed, 69, of Searsmont, unlawful sexual touching (…

APPLETON, Maine and ENGLEWOOD, Fla. — Crosby Edward “Ted” Johnson, 89, of Appleton, passed away March 17, 2017, in Englewood, Fla.

A full obituary will follow.

Graveside services…

FRANKFORT — Linda A. McMillan, 71, of Frankfort, passed away in Belfast on March 12, 2017. She was born Aug. 7, 1945, in Bangor, to John and Louise (Foley) McMillan.

Linda attended…

Capt. Dave Gelinas, of Camden, groomed a skate-skiing looop in an Aldemere Farm  field directly across from the farm, on Lily Pond. With  a utility snowmobile and drag, he…

CAMDEN — For the second time in four weeks, the town of Camden has said the release of the Camden Snow Bowl forensic audit report is delayed. The independent audit had originally been commissioned…

CAMDEN — Daniel R. Barry, 59, died March 15, 2017, at his home in Camden.

A complete obituary will be published later.

There will be a funeral mass held Monday, March 20, at 2 p.m.…

On Monday, March 20, the Five Town CSD and SAD 28 school boards will hold meetings to present the 2017-2018 school budgets and to give the public an opportunity to ask questions and…

A hearing on seven metal mining bills is scheduled for Monday, March 20 at 9 a.m. at the legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee (Room 216, Cross Office…

A 57-year-old male from Mount Vernon was found deceased along a hiking trail in Rome late last evening, March 16. The male was last seen yesterday at about 1 p.m. when he left a parking area to…

Arif Shaikh has become the undisputed “king of curry” on the Midcoast. Curry is an Indian-style sauce of strong spices and turmeric, typically served with rice, meat and/or vegetables. Shaikh…

WALDO — Edward H. Buzzell, 90, of Waldo, passed away on March 16, 2017.

The family will be holding services later in the summer.

Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral…

BELFAST — Milton E. Thorndike, 83, of Belfast, passed away on March 15, 2017, at his home. He was born April 5, 1933, in Belfast, the son of John and Dora (Bunker) Thorndike.

Milton…

ROCKLAND — Charlotte E. Johnson, 89, died peacefully on March 15, 2017, at home, with her loving daughter at her side.

Born in Rockland on April 15, 1927, she was the daughter of Andrew…

Stella the Blizzard of March 14 delivered 12 to 18 inches of solid new snow to Ragged Mountain and the Camden Snow Bowl. With the gift, and the great existing conditions, the Camden Snow Bowl has…