BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 5-16. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency has been awarded a total of $931,880 to combat the opioid abuse crisis throughout the state, according to a news release.
This funding…
Extends collection over three years
Central Maine Power Co. (CMP), a subsidiary of AVANGRID Inc. (NYSE: AGR) announced June 25 the Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) authorized an annual adjustment of overall electric delivery…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Stephen P. Downer, died Saturday, June 13, 2020.
To know Steve was to love and admire him. He had a gift with people, a unique ability to really listen and connect with…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 25, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 3,070 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,731…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor is continuing to work with its state and federal law enforcement partners to investigate criminal unemployment imposter fraud, per a news release.
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ST. GEORGE — The St. George town office will be closing early Tuesday, June 30, at 1 p.m., to close out the end of the fiscal year.
Normal business hours will resume Wednesday, July 1 at 8…
BURNHAM — After twice postponing its municipal elections and annual town meeting, the Town of Burnham has settled on a new date for both events according to a notice Wednesday from the town office…
includes bowling alleys, arcades
AUGUSTA — The checklists for businesses falling under Phase 3 of Maine’s reopening plans have been released.
The following is what indoor entertainment and amusement businesses, such as…
includes water parks, amusement parks
AUGUSTA — The checklists for businesses falling under Phase 3 of Maine’s reopening plans have been released.
The following is what outdoor entertainment and amusement businesses, such as…
BELFAST — Joyce Cole Dow, 89, passed away in Belfast, Maine on Saturday, June 20, 2020. Born April 19, 1931 in Portland, Maine, she was currently residing at Harbor Hill Center in Belfast.
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No bail, no returning to Vinalhaven
ROCKLAND — Appearing remotely from the Knox Country Jail before a judge at the Knox County Courthouse, Dorian Ames, now of Rockland, was refused bail, based on an alleged violation of release…
AUGUSTA — The checklists for businesses falling under Phase 3 of Maine’s reopening plans have been released.
The following is what movie theaters must do to reopen amid the COVID-19…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, June 24, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 103.
The individual, a woman in her 90s, was a…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 24, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 3,017 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,680…
AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration has announced it is dedicating $35 million of Maine’s $1.25 billion in Coronavirus Relief Funding provided through the CARES…
Since 1999, Dana and Kay Gibson have been piecing together parcels on either side of the St. George River in…
THOMASTON — Four people were transported to local hospitals, Tuesday, June 23, following a three-vehicle collision on Route 1, in Thomaston.
At approximately 4:50 p.m., one vehicle was…
Law enforcement agencies to report any complaint of bias-based profiling; chokeholds not acceptable
The Board of Trustees of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, during its meeting June 19, amended the minimum standards for law enforcement policies on the Use of Force and Hate or Bias Crimes,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has been awarded a total of $3,023,728 to help provide free immunizations to eligible low-income children throughout Maine,…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 23, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,994 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,655…
Marilyn L. (Annis) Chase, born March 17, 1932, to Merl B and Alice (Cook) Annis, passed away on June 21, 2020. She was a proud Belfastinian throughout her life and constantly talked about her days…
There will be a graveside service for Robert J. French, Sr., 77, who died on March 13, 2020, at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Camden. Arrangements are with the…
AUGUSTA — Twenty-nine individuals have filed with the Maine Secretary of State to run for state legislature positions representing towns in Knox, Waldo and Lincoln counties.
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Update: Site visit scheduled for June 30
ROCKLAND – “The last thing I want to do is encourage you to put landscaping somewhere that can’t be maintained to look good, if it’s going to fail,” said Rockland Planning Board member Marcel…
More than 20 high-quality vendors offer direct delivery to home
BELFAST—Watch out Grubhub, a new food delivery service is in town.
Matt Burke, owner of Sweet Monkey Business, an artisan cookie company and Kate Hall, owner of GRAZE Maine, a producer of…
ROCKLAND – An order requiring face coverings to be worn outdoors in the public areas of Rockland is being redrafted and added to the July 6 agenda-setting meeting of Rockland City Council.
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MONTVILLE — Ronald V. Tyler, 75, of Montville, died on June 20, 2020 at Sussman House after a battle with cancer.
He was born on August 24, 1944 in Portland, Maine the son of the late…
VINALHAVEN — Roger Allen Feltis, 28, of Vinalhaven, Maine went to be with the lord on the evening of Sunday, June 14th, 2020.
He was born on June 3, 1992 in Damariscotta, Maine.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Maine farmers have been awarded a total of $7.46 million thus far to help offset the financial harm they have experienced due to COVID-19, according to a news release, with the…
CASTELBERRY, Florida — Shawn Lawler of Casselberry, Florida, passed May 28 after a year and a half battle with cancer.
Shawn was born in Portland, Maine in 1966, graduated from Gray-New…
AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration announced Monday it is postponing the reopening of indoor service at bars to protect public health given the higher risk of COVID-19 transmission in such…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills has called for the USDA to designate maple syrup as an eligible Coronavirus Food Assistance Program specialty crop, according to a June 22 news release.
Doing…
With the three pillars of safety, equity, and accessibility for all students and staff guiding a framework for reopening RSU 71, The Task Force to Safely Reopen RSU 71 has grounded its work…
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Remember how smug we used to be? How safe we are, here in Maine? No poisonous snakes or scorpions or spiders here. Or alligators to snatch small dogs. Hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes or floods…
AUGUSTA — After a power outage caused the delay of Maine CDC data for June 22, the Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,971 confirmed…
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As were most people in this world, I was overcome with disbelief and shock on May 25 when I saw another black…
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LINCOLNVILLE — Meeting remotely, the Lincolnville Select Board will hold a public hearing this evening, June 22, on a…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden announced…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Gabriel Peter Payor went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 13, 2020.
Gabriel was born in Rockport on October 10, 1993 to Andrew and Tracie Payor. Gabriel…
AUGUSTA – The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) on Saturday opened an investigation into an outbreak of COVID-19 involving…
ROCKPORT – Rockport police reported the following activity from May 23-June 19. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. A person charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 21, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,957 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…
SEARSPORT — Barbara Myrick Blood lived a full, healthy, and joyful life until her ultimate struggle with dementia. On June 18, 2020, she died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 88.
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AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 20, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,938 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mainers are being warned to be on alert for increased cybercrime during the ongoing pandemic as scammers are sending fraudulent emails and text messages, a practice known as “…
ROCKLAND — Rockland’s experiment to open up Main Street for pedestrian walking and outdoor dining commenced Friday afternoon, June 19. The date happened to coincide with Juneteenth, a day…
Solstice, June 20, 5:43 p.m.
Summer moves into Maine at 5:43 p.m., Saturday, June 20, and the weather couldn’t be more summerlike. The celestial action continues this Solstice with…
VINALHAVEN (June 19, 2:55 p.m.) — Maine State Police said Friday afternoon, June 19, that the death of Roger Feltis, who died on Vinalhaven Island Sunday night, June 14, has been ruled a homicide…
