News

The driver and passenger of a motorcycle, who were the victims of a May 28 hit and run crash in Stockton Springs, are offering a $5,000 reward for any information that leads to the arrest and…

BELFAST —Belfast Police celebrated the completion of their first ever…

BELFAST — A man and woman have been arrested in connection with a…

New businesses, new expansions, and the annual Summer Solstice street festival

ROCKLAND—No sooner had we pressed the “publish” button on the

Obituary

George Wendell McKown, age 79, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Thomaston on May 27, 2023. Known as “Bink” or “Binky” to his family and friends, he…

BELFAST — Belfast Police are seeking public assistance to identify an assailant who allegedly robbed, then stabbed his victim, according to a press release from Belfast Police Chief Robert Cormier…

UNION: Citizens in Union took care of their annual town meeting business June 13 at the polls with 721 ballots cast. They approved a mining ordinance, elected Adam Fuller with 372 votes to the…

On June 13, Appleton voters went to the polls to conduct their annual town meeting,  re-electing Lorie Costigan and Charlie Garrigan to three-year terms on the Select…

ROCKLAND — A new firetruck is on the horizon for the City of Rockland, with voters overwhelmingly in favor of dipping into unspent bond money and then to contribute additional funds.

On…

Approve municipal and school budgets

CAMDEN – Voters in Camden resoundingly defeated articles to allow cannabis retail stores in the town.

THOMASTON — Four candidates ran for two open seats on the Thomaston Select Board, and voters made their choice June 13 at the polls, electing Peter Lammert and Chris Rector over Kimberly Matthews…

WARREN — On June 13, Warren voters went to the polls to tend to the first part of their annual town meeting business, the election of municipal and school officials, and the consideration of the…

HOPE — Incumbent Sarah Smith ran unopposed for another three-year term on the Select Board, and while his name was not on the ballot, another Hope citizen, Wayne Luce, received 45 write-in votes…

ROCKPORT — Across the board, voters in Rockport approved all warrant articles on their annual town meeting ballot.  From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., June 13, 701 voters entered the Richardson Room at the…

 LINCOLNVILLE – Voters elected two Select Board members June 13 at the polls, incumbent Michael Ray and …

The St. George Municipal School Unit (K-8) $7.1 budget has passed, 122 to 23.

With three municipalities reporting their June 13 results, Republican Abden Simmons is so far edging out Democrat Wendy Pieh in their run for House District 45 (Friendship/ Washington/ Bremen/…

Alfred S. Green Jr. passed away peacefully on June 10 at Togus Springs surrounded by family, prayer and love. In typical Marine fashion, Al fought a good and hard battle to the end but it was…

A graveside service for Ernest F. Littlefield, 93, of Lincolnville, who died on December 9, 2022, will be held Friday, June 23, 2023, at 11 a.m., at Oak Hill Cemetery in Camden. A reception will…

From Augusta and Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins and Representative Jared Golden along with Senator Angus King,…

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 217 calls for service for the period of June 6 to June 13. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 4,800 calls for service.

Summonses

A celebration of the life of our amazing father, Paul McGurren, will be held on Friday, August 25, 2023, at 1 p.m., at the lodge of the Camden Snow Bowl, 20 Barnestown Road, Camden, Maine. There…

ROCKLAND — Look for the rain barrels that the City of Rockland has installed throughout the City this spring. By capturing stormwater before it hits the sewer system, rain barrels can help reduce…

A celebration of life for Frank Solari, who passed away on May 3, 2023, will be held on June 25, 2023, from 2 - 4 p.m., at the Owls Head Transportation Museum in Owls Head.

SWANVILLE — Robert (Bob) Paul Moore Sr. of Swanville passed away at home on June 9, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born in Belfast to Howard Moore and Margaret (Dean) Moore on February 21,…

ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from May 26-June 2.  

Deven S. Dupuis, 24, of Waldoboro, operating under the influence (alcohol) in Thomaston, $500…

On June 13, voters in Lincolnville will elect two citizens from a slate of three candidates to serve on the Lincolnville Select Board…

LINCOLNVILLE — For a man who knows just about everything going on in town, and can anticipate what’s coming down the pike – whether it’s…

DURHAM, Connecticut — Family and friends of Pamela (Harrington) Ober, formerly of Rockland, are invited to a memorial gathering Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a memorial…

HOPE (6/10/2023) — An insurance company investigating the smoke from an electric vehicle that crashed in Hope on Memorial Day Weekend has determined that the fire source was not from the…

Puritans… Public Supper… Graduates…

The New England Town Meeting. A system of municipal government almost unique to this part of the world. The entire population of the town is invited to come together and vote on the direction we,…

What’s on the ballot in your town?

June is when many Maine citizens weigh how much to spend on school budgets, and polls are open on Election Day for voters to cast ballots…

Hearing to be held at Hope Corner Fire Station

HOPE — Like neighboring towns of Union and Warren, the citizens of Hope are concerned about the possibility of metal mining in their town…

BELFAST — Following the Belfast Pride Parade, which traveled down Main Street to Heritage Park, the celebratory energy continued. 

The parade kicked off at 11 a.m., and the celebration,…

BELFAST — Despite clouds above, the streets of downtown Belfast were alive with laughter and rainbows of all shapes and sizes, all in celebration of the Belfast Has…

ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds June 5-9. 

Friendship

Joseph N. Scott to Joseph N. Scott Tr. and Joseph N…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 2-8.

Thomas D. Heaberlin, 40, of Unity,…

CAMDEN — Ann Stuart Montgomery, 94, passed away on June 5, 2023 at Quarry Hill in Camden. Born in Hingham, Massachusetts on February 5, 1929, Ann was the daughter of Wallace E. and Pauline (Stone…

UNION — Frederick Earl Peabody, 91, passed away peacefully January 9, 2023 with family by his side after a brief stay at Togus Veterans Hospital.

Fred was born in Appleton on Peabody Road…

VASSALBORO — Robert Jordan, 73 of Vassalboro, passed March 3, 2023. A celebration of life will be held on June 24, 2023. Truck parade will start at 12 p.m. at 1512 Riverside Drive, Vassalboro and…

ROCKPORT — Park McLeod Morrison, 67, of Rockport, Maine, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 27, 2023, while enjoying his favorite pastime – golf.

Park was born to the late Betsy and Victor…

“The current proposal will allow the City to avoid a 4% pricing increase effective July 1”

ROCKLAND — Rockland Fire Department needs a new pumper truck, and for every 4 - 6 months that the purchase is delayed, the price of a new truck increases significantly. Grant proposals have been…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity May 30 - June 8.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity May 24 - June 8.

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

Boothbay Harbor WIndjammer Days Festival

Ahoy, Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days (WJD) fans! The 61st event is near and the Friends of Windjammer Days are now nailing down the final few details.

The Festival begins Sunday, June 25…

CAMDEN — Clarista “Cris” (Payson) Benner, 84, of Camden, died on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Maine General Hospital in Augusta, after a brief illness. Born in Camden on February 4, 1939, she was the…

CAMDEN — Pauline Marcelle Bazinet Johnstone, 72 passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the Sussman House in Rockport, Maine. She was born March 14, 1951 to Rene and Cecile Bazinet (…

UNION — A graveside committal service for Sally Stintson Balsley, 77, who passed away January 4, 2023, will be held Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 1 p.m., at Ocean View Cemetery, Spruce Head Road,…

LINCOLNVILLE – Voters will elect two Select Board members and weigh in on affordable housing amendments at the polls June 13. They will decide on the 2024 town budget…