Rockport Village sparkled Dec. 31 from one end of Pascal Avenue all the way to the library on Central Street, with lights and luminaries lining streets, sidewalks, handrails, windows, widow’s…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Dec. 18-22. 

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Dec. 21-28.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Dec. 15-26. 

An arrest or summons does not…

It is New Year’s Eve as I write this. I was born nearly 50 years ago, at the Rockland Hospital.

How to reflect on nearly 50 years? Well, it seems like a very big number. And I am only…

ROCKPORT — The short footbridge that ties the west and east side of Rockport Harbor is gone for five months as the town builds a new one.

“It had gotten to a point that we were concerned…

On Friday, December 29, 2023, at approximately 8:15 p.m., the Augusta Regional Communication Center received a call from an unknown male advising he had broken into a home…

THOMASTON — James “Jim, Jimmy” Watts, was born October 27, 1944 to Alden and Willimenna Watts. After 79 years of playing the best game anyone could play, he was called out, stealing the best life…

SOUTH THOMASTON — Sandra ‘Sandy’ Zimmermann, born March 2, 1941, in Camden, Maine to Jesse Williard and Bertha Mae Ripley Sleeper and went to be with the Lord December 25, 2023, at the age of 82…

ROCKPORT — Donna B. Rackliff, 81, died unexpectedly at home, Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

Born in Rockland, May 4, 1942, she was the daughter of Freeman, Jr. and Dorothy Kalloch Brewer.…

SPRUCE HEAD — Virginia A. ‘Ginny’ Simmons, 87, died peacefully, Monday, December 25, 2023 following a period of declining health, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.

Born in St. George,…

In a 12:40 a.m. update, Maine State Police reported that the mother and daughter have been safely located.

ROCKLAND — A Clifton man who was arrested Dec.27 and accused of a series of thefts in Knox and Lincoln counties made his initial appearance in Knox County Court Dec. 29.

Jesse Spencer, 36,…

THOMASTON — Emergency crews are turning traffic away from the vicinity of 126 Old County Road while Central Maine Power linesmen work to bring in a new utility pole.

Just prior to 3:25 p.m…

ROCKPORT — Albert William Brown,  passed away on December 19, 2023, with his loving family at his side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. 

Al was born in Reading, Massachusetts,…

CAMDEN — Charles “Charlie” Lawrence Hare, 62, of Camden, passed away peacefully at the Sussman House in Rockport on December 27, 2023 with his loving family by his side. Charlie was born on…

BUCKSPORT — Marc Wilson Goodhart, age 75, passed away on December 22, 2023, at his home in Bucksport, Maine, after a lengthy battle with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease.

He was…

Andrew Hurd, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 23, 2023 at Waldo County General Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and his three sons and their families. He was…

ROCKPORT – It was a much anticipated opening and the day finally arrived. The…

Faye Lucy P. (Payson) Doucette passed away on December 21, 2023. She was born in Thomaston, Maine on April 10, 1933.

Faye was the second daughter of 10 children born to Merrill W. and…

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 219 calls for service for the period of Dec. 19 to Dec. 27. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 10,905 calls for service.

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ROCKPORT — Central Maine Power said Dec. 27 that the short power outage that affected approximately 522 customers on Rockport this morning was due to a failed insulator, most likely caused by the…

ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Dec. 18-22.

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Valerie J. Gushee to Harold W. Peterson Jr. and…

Cameron Reny, born and raised in Bristol, is seeking re-election for Senate District 13.

“There has already been positive movement to address issues important to our…

Campers, tents, and other non-residential structures were on the Dec. 12 Waldoboro Select Board agenda, as Code Enforcement Officer Mark Stults reported a growing number of citizen complaints of …

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Dec. 11-15.

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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Dec. 15-21.

Alex Small, 41, of Bangor,…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Dec. 6-18.

An arrest or summons does not…

The entire crew at Penobscot Bay Pilot wishes you joy, peace and good health this holiday season, and into 2024!  

NORTH POLE — Santa is on his way now, and the folks…

Another Monday, another storm. It has practically become a tradition these last few weeks. And last weeks storm didn’t seem like that big a deal, a lot of rain, some wind. Hey, at least it wasn’t…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Dec. 10-21.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered…

BREMEN — Donald ‘Donnie’ E. Prior, 50, of Bremen, passed away at his home on December 22, 2023. Donnie was born on February 18, 1973, in Rockland, Maine to parents Craig E. and Cynthia A. (Gould)…

VINALHAVEN — Susan Angela Rice Lee, age 76, died at Sussman House, in Hospice Care on the morning of December 21, 2023. All of her life Susan had fought for peace and justice. She brought great…

CAMDEN – After 41 years in business, Camden’s beloved breakfast and lunch spot, Marriner’s Restaurant at 35 Main Street, is changing hands. Dan and Becki Gabriele have sold the business to Suzanne…

FRIENDSHIP — Brenda J. Olsen, 80 of Friendship, passed away at her home on December 18, 2023. Brenda was born on February 3, 1943, to Francis Freeman and Grace (Mank) Freeman.

Brenda grew…

WARREN — Gaye M. Barlow, 93, died peacefully, Friday, December 15, 2023 at Breakwater Commons in Rockland, following a period of declining health. Born in Sabattus, April 25, 1930, she was the…

ROCKPORT — Richard Bradford, 74, long-time companion of the late Judith Walker, died on December 18, 2023.

A complete obituary will be published later and services will be announced in the…

APPLETON — HMCM Alvin M. Edwards (ret), beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully at the Eastern Maine Medical Center on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at the age of 95.

He is survived…

 As of this evening, Dec. 21, Central Maine Power crewshave restored power to nearly 90% of iAd customers.  A total of 1,500 line and…

WASHINGTON — Mary H. Merrifield, 79, of Washington, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones.

There will be a memorial mass on January 4, 2024, at 11…

PORTLAND — The trial for the fishermen and seafood dealers who were…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Dec. 4-8.

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On Wednesday night, Dec. 20, Central Maine Power reported that as of 7:30 p.m. the company restored power to 281,000 of its 405,000…

FREEDOM — Viola Hannah Greeley, 86, of Freedom, passed away December 18, 2023, at Oak Grove Center in Waterville with her family by her side. Viola was born July 12, 1937, to George and Florence…

Norma Sheldon (Cookson) passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023. She was born on January 17, 1949 to Norman and Virginia Cookson.

She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Chester…

BELFAST — Pete Edward Lovejoy, 17, of Belfast, passed away on December 19, 2023 surrounded by family.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, December 22, 2023, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Riposta…

BELFAST — Waldo County EMA with the YMCA, the Belfast Soup Kitchen and local Public Health has activated an Overnight Emergency Shelter at the YMCA, at 157 Lincolnville Avenue, in Belfast. The…