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BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds June 16-23.

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BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court. 

Justin F. Cole, of Detroit, and Jennifer M. Cole, of Troy, were married Oct. 26, 2013, in Troy and…

Camden Rotary fills community with an afternoon of music

Almost like a light switch, July 4, 2023 shooed out the cold, fog and rain and eased in sun and a a gentle warm breeze. Summer finally…

ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from June 19-26.

Travis D. Ames, 44, of South Thomaston, violation of gear rule in Spruce Head March 24, 2023, $100…

Thomaston parade participants appeared to be on a mission this Fourth of July. Being on a mission often means taking your job seriously. And, a serious attitude often appears in the form of a…

On Monday, July 3, at approximately 5:22 p.m., Maine State troopers responded to a serious personal injury crash on the Kenney Road in Brooks. 

LINCOLNVILLE — Kerry Jean Albano was born on April 5, 1951 in Waterville, and was the daughter of Lois and Russell Brown.

The family relocated to New Jersey, where she graduated from Scotch…

A cemetery service has been added to Richard MacLeod Dodge’s celebration of life, Sunday, July 23. Richard passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, April 23, after a period…

ROCKLAND — Stephen Gary Jordan, 71, of Rockland, Maine passed away at his home on June 17, 2023.

Stephen was born on November 15, 1951, in Portland, Maine to parents James Francis and…

ROCKLAND — Things are hopping at Rockland PD, as usual. Employee applications are being processed for potential new hires. The daily barrage of investigations and reports hum along, patrol…

ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds June 19-23.  

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Eugenie Marie Pease to Eugenie Marie Pease,…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 23-29. 

Allan M. Hurd, 32, of Liberty,…

Carving up pews… a failed face painter… blow things up respectfully…

In Lincolnville Center, on the outskirts of the village on the Searsmont Road, stands a large old building, the Meeting House, home of the Lincolnville United Christian Church (UCC). Built in 1821…

ROCKLAND — A rollover that occurred on lower Pleasant Street, in Rockland, Sunday morning, did not result in any charges for the driver, according to Rockland Police.

The eastbound white…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity June 15-30.

An arrest or summons does…

“That little Mustang out there is an animal,” said Thomaston Police Chief Tim Hoppe.

A year old, and ripened with 14,000 miles of maturity as of Jan. 30, Thomaston PD’s little electric car…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 24-30.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a…

NORTHPORT — A propane delivery driver had to be extricated from his vehicle, Thursday morning, June 29, prompting a multi-hour response from Northport Volunteer Fire Department, Belfast Fire and…

LINCOLNVILLE — Fritz J. Trisdale, 74 of Lincolnville, unexpectedly passed away on June 24, 2023, at his home.

He was born July 19, 1948, in Munich, Germany to U.S. serviceman Raymond…

CAMDEN — Luis C. Pfeiffer, 49, born Luis Chavarria-Pecado, in Managua Nicaradua on November 10, 1973, died of liver failure and related complications at Maine Medical Center in Portland on June 16…

OUI conviction could cost a person thousands of dollars, time in jail

The Fourth of July is a favorite American holiday filled with fun, food, family, friends, and fireworks. But celebrating can quickly turn to tragedy when people choose to drive impaired by alcohol…

Operation Dry Water weekend, July 1-July 3

The Maine Marine Patrol will once again be looking out for anyone violating Maine’s boating under the influence laws and sharing safety information during the national Operation Dry Water weekend…

BELFAST The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds June 5-15.

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WALDOBORO and WARREN — Nathanael Wyatt Read, 10, of Waldoboro and Warren, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 26, 2023, at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital in Portland…

ST. GEORGE — Corinne M. Darby, 95, died peacefully, June 22, 2023, at Sunnybrook Senior Center in Brunswick.

Born in St. George, October 9, 1927, she was the daughter of Adrien H and…

A celebration of life for Barbara Ann Putnam, who died April 25 2023, will take place on Saturday, July 15, from 3 to 6 p.m.

Contact the family for details: putnamfamily.july15@gmail.com

ROCKLAND — Bree Catherine Hunter-Chase, 47, died unexpectedly, Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, January 2, 1976, Bree was the…

ROCKLAND — Charlotte M. Martinez, 83, passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2023, with family by her side. Charlotte was born on September 1, 1939, in Louisville, Kentucky to Amos Snyder and…

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WARREN — Anyone craving authentic jerk chicken, tender and juicy, slow-cooked on the grill, along with rice and peas, a classic Jamaican…

ROCKLAND — The following divorces were recently recorded in Knox County District Court.  

Bryn M. Montoya, of Bozrah, Conn., and Michael F. Delchamp, of Isle au Haut, were married Oct. 5,…

BELFAST — Elaine F. Saucier, 81, of Belfast, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side at Sussman House in Rockport on June 27, 2023, after a lengthy battle against Myelodysplastic…

BELFAST — Mary E. Robbins, 100, passed away June 27, 2023 at her home in Belfast. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Riposta Funeral Home, Belfast, Maine.

BELFAST — Linda Webber Soares passed away peacefully in the early morning of June 18, 2023 with her husband and daughter by her side. Linda was the daughter of Don and Mabel Webber.

Linda…

ROCKPORT — Kathryn “Kathe” Polek Webers, 63, passed away at her Rockport, Maine home early on June 21, 2023 with her husband by her side.

Born on September 5, 1959, in Philadelphia,…

ROCKLAND — Susan Sharon Flaherty, 76, went to be with her Lord on June 21, 2023. She left this life with her son James holding one hand and her sister Jeanne holding the other.

Born in…

BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.

Vivienne E. McCaffrey, of…

MORRILL — On Saturday, June 24, Howard Milton Hurd, Sr., 86, went to be with his Lord following a short battle with cancer. He was at his home in Morrill, Maine, surrounded by many of his loving…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 15-22. 

Jason C. Kenney, 49, of Orland,…

CAMDEN — Brenda Louise Reed, 74, passed away peacefully at Bella Point in Camden on June 23, 2023. Brenda was born in Westbrook on April 7, 1949, to Ralph Wescott and Bernice (Knight) Wescott.…

WALDOBORO — Matthew D. Woods, 56, of Waldoboro, passed away at his home due to health complications.

He was predeceased by his father, Lowell Woods; brothers Arthur Woods and Eric…

THOMASTON — David C. Talbot, 70, of Thomaston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family from complications of peripheral artery disease. He was born September 28, 1952, to George and Lois…

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 184 calls for service for the period of June 20 to June 27. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 5,221 calls for service.

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CAMDEN — A month ago, just as prep work for the boating season was underway and divers were under water inspecting moorings, a 30-foot-sailboat was discovered on the floor of Camden Harbor, in…

LINCOLNVILLE — Kerry J. Albano, 72, wife of Michael J. Albano, died on Friday, June 23, 2023 at the Sussman House in Rockport. 

A complete obituary and services will be published later. …

A graveside service for Carla Dickey, who died December 14, 2021, will be held Friday, June 30, 2023, at 11 a.m., at Cummings Cemetery, Vinalhaven.

Update (6/26/2023, 3:45 p.m.) The adult male found deceased as firefighters battled a house fire in Lincolnville has been identified as Fritz Trisdale, 75. 

ROCKLAND — A Knox County grand jury recently issued indictments against 26 people. The jury completed its session on June 16 with 144 charges including kidnapping, assaults, drug…

ROCKLAND — Dana E. Cunningham, 76, died unexpectedly, Monday, June 12, 2023 at his home.

Born in Augusta, October 25, 1946, he was the son of Nelson and Eleanor Chase Jacques. After leaving…

WARREN — Mark Erickson, 72, of Warren passed away on June 23, 2023.

A full obituary will follow when available.

Halls of Waldoboro has care of the arrangements, to extend online…