BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity May 14-30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
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Isabella…
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CAMDEN — A woman visiting Camden to hike the Mt. Battie Trail, which extends steeply up the face of the mountain, slipped while on a rocky portion of the path, and suffered a head wound.
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Gov. Janet Mills issued the following statement late in the day, June 4, preceding President Trump’s planned visit to Guilford, Maine:
“I am proud of the extraordinary Maine…
WARREN — It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara Lynne Dyer announces her passing at her home April 28, 2020, at the age of 63, peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
Born in…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 4-22. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
April 23 (…
june 5-6 election and annual town meeting postponed
UPDATE (6/4/20): The Town of Burnham announced Thursday afternoon that both the municipal election slated for June 5 and the annual town…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor, as part of its continuing investigation into organized criminal unemployment imposter fraud, canceled over 12,000 initial claims and 16,800 weekly…
As of June 12, gyms and fitness centers will be permitted to operate in these Maine counties only: Aroostook, Piscataquis, Washington, Hancock, Somerset, Franklin, Oxford, Kennebec, Waldo, Knox,…
AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration announced additional business reopenings Thursday under the Governor’s rural reopening plan.
Under the update, in 13 counties, tasting rooms and bars may…
On June 3, the community gathered in Camden, first at the Village Green and then later at the Public Landing. Read about the event here: …
APPLETON — Doreen Elaine Robbins, 59, passed away suddenly on her beloved family property in Burkettville on Saturday, May 23, 2020.
Doreen was born in Camden on April 28, 1961 to Ralph and…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 4, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,446 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills and MaineHousing announced Thursday an extension of the COVID-19 Rent Relief Program.
The rental assistance program, established in April, allows households…
ROCKPORT – Administrative coverage at the Rockport Police Department has increased from 20 hours to 40 hours per week, due to operational changes with the administrative assistant position.
…State Police are investigating the discovery of human remains in Sandy Stream in Unity.
The discovery was made by kayakers, Friday, May 29, who then contacted the Waldo County Sheriff's…
CAMDEN — “I have the utmost confidence in our officers that this type of behavior would never be allowed to happen, or condoned, in our agencies,” said Camden-Rockport Police Chief Randy Gagne, as…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has for the first time since the pandemic outbreak released COVID-19 confirmed and probable case data by ZIP code.
Until Wednesday, Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah…
MIDCOAST — Several area school communities have been anticipating a vehicular parade of beaming Class of 2020 graduates in the coming days, though one area high school has scrapped those plans…
AUGUSTA — A new anti-vaping campaign from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention helps young people understand the risks of vaping and offers texting to support youth who want to quit…
SEARSMONT — Oscar H. Bryant Sr., 91 of Searsmont, passed away peacefully at Sussman House in Rockport from COPD.
He was born January 20, 1929 to Josiah Simmons Bryant and Carrie E. (Jackson…
BELFAST — The City of Belfast…
There will be a peaceful solidarity gathering today at 5 p.m. at the Camden Village Green to express grief and anger over the killing of George Floyd, the racism in society, and the desire to move…
The Knox County Courthouse Offices, including the Clerk of Courts Office, have re-opened to the public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Anyone entering the building will be required to wear a mask and…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, June 3, an additional COVID-19 death in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 95.
The individual, a man in his 70s, was a resident…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 3, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,418 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…
AUGUSTA — The Maine criminal justice community, which includes the Maine Chiefs of Police Association, the Maine Sheriffs…
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ROCKLAND — A minor motor vehicle accident in Rockland drew responders from three mutual aid agencies, Tuesday afternoon, June 2, while Rockland Fire/EMS was busy with CPR resuscitation at a…
CAMDEN — Ann Mickler Daly, 94, passed away quietly at Quarry Hill on Saturday, May 23, 2020 after a long illness.
Born in 1925, in Camp Chase, Ohio, to Margaret Melsopp Mickler from Birr,…
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday it is launching a new statewide campaign to emphasize the continued importance of public health measures that limit…
Our first gallery of reader-submitted photos has overflowed, and we thank each of you for your contributions.
From abnormally barren Main Streets to the Midcoast’s breathtaking sceneries,…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has announced, June 2, an additional five COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 94.
Four individuals were residents of…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 2, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,377 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…
CUSHING — Janice Marie Ifemey, 78, passed away with her loving family by her side on May 29, 2020 in Rockport, Maine.
Janice was born on August 17, 1941 in Rockland, Maine to parents Ernest…
A graveside service for Ruth Bachelder who passed away on March 19, 2020 will be held on June 12, 2020, at 11 a.m., at the Pine Grove Cemetery, 5 Waites Landing Road in Falmouth, Maine. …
THOMASTON — Evelyn Gordon Anderson, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at home at the age of 84 on Saturday, May 30, 2020.
Evie was born on February 24, 1936 in Yonkers, New…
ROQUE BLUFFS –Game Warden Alan Curtis and his K9 Sig located a missing three-year-old boy a half mile from his house yesterday afternoon.
Emmit Holcomb, age 3 of Roque Bluffs, was reported…
‘no justice no peace’
ROCKLAND — Approximately 250-300 people gathered peacefully in Chapman Park, June 1, carrying homemade signs, wearing masks against COVID-19, and shouting the name “George Floyd,” loudly, as cars…
BELFAST — Linwood “Red” Boguen, 91, of Belfast, passed away at Quarry Hill in Camden on May 28, 2020 with his family by his side after an extended battle with dementia.
He was born October…
VENICE, Florida — George “Ashley” Gray, 48, of Venice, Florida, passed on May 27, 2020, as a result of a motorcycle accident near Woodsboro, Maryland.
Born on June 7, 1971 in Washington, DC…
LINCOLNVILLE — Carolyn Julia (Robbins) Fizer, 85, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at her home in Lincolnville.
Born in Lincolnville on…
CAMDEN — “Good news!” said Charles Melino, general manager at the Camden Sea Dog Brewing, Co. “Tests came back negative.”
That means the restaurant will re-open Wednesday, June 3, and…
dooryard calls .... rowing side by side ..... the Great Migration
Made a dooryard call at a neighbor’s yesterday, and naturally, conversation turned to “this situation we’re in.” Doesn’t it always these days?
“We were sitting on the back deck last night…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, June 1, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,349 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…
Carrie Alice Cross, 96, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2020. She was born on April 10, 1924 in Liberty to Doris (Brown) Mehuren and Harold Mehuren.
Carrie graduated high school from…
district represents all of waldo county
WINTERPORT — Dr. Charles F. Pattavina, D-Winterport, announced his candidacy for Senate District 11, which serves Waldo County, according to a May 31 press release.
He is concerned about a…
AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list, May 31, of COVID-19 cases in the state of Maine.
Today, there are 2,325 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases across the state, including 2,…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity May 7-14. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
May 7
Destiny Robbins…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds April 17 - May 1.
Belfast
Michael B. and Mi Hyon Sprague to Psaltry…
CAMDEN — Members of the Satellite of West Bay Rotary Club have been walking the streets of Camden picking up garbage.
Over the past few weeks, as schedules allowed, members went out with…
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Police Department posted on its Facebook page May 29, that two officers rescued a kitten that had crawled inside a sewer pipe.
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