U.S. Coast Guard Northeast recovered the bodies of Arnold “Joe” Nickerson IV, 60, of Arundel and sternman Christopher Pinkham, 44, of Boothbay Harbor Jan. 23 about 45 miles southeast of Portland…
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Fire investigators say no criminal charges are anticipated
The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office reported Jan. 24 that the explosion in September at the LEAP building in Farmington was caused when the underground propane line was severed during the…
VINALHAVEN — The school schedule at Vinalhaven School for Friday, Jan. 24 will be altered as the school will be operating on a two-hour delayed start.
The cause of the delayed start is a…
Position will focus on helping those with mental illness, substance abuse issues
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office looks forward to hiring its first-ever community liaison, a position that became available after the …
LINCOLNVILLE — Charles E. Eaton, Sr., 81, of Lincolnville, ME, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at Pen Bay Medical Center.
He was born March 1, 1938 in Rockport, Maine, the son of…
Unanimous vote in favor of off-site, valet parking plan
Members of the Rockport Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) voted unanimously in favor of a plan for off-site parking plan by the developers of a proposed 35-room hotel in…
‘THE NIGHT OF DEC. 2, 2019, WILL BE ONE OF THOSE NIGHTS HE WILL REMEMBER FOR THE REST OF HIS CAREER AND LIFE.’
CAMDEN — Camden Police Officer Paul Thompson has been awarded an act of bravery award by the…
Maine Supreme Judicial Court
Camden defense attorney Jeremy Pratt filed a brief for the appeal of Shawna Gatto, 45, currently being held at Maine Correctional Center in Windham, with the Maine Supreme Judicial Court on Jan.…
Every day, stronger and more hungry
BELFAST — Levi Matthew Webster roared onto the scene Jan. 10 at 4:14 a.m., barely giving his mother enough time to settle into the delivery room at Waldo County General Hospital, in Belfast,…
MONROE — Nancy W. Piston, 83, of Monroe, ME, passed away Wednesday January 15, 2020, at her residence.
She was born May 15, 1936 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late…
CAMDEN — Brenda Ruth Hume Akerman, 89, died on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Quarry Hill in Camden.
Born in Sherbrooke, Quebec on May 16, 1930, she was the wife of the late Robert Akerman,…
LINCOLNVILLE — Vesper Dwight “Knuckles” Mahoney, 66, passed away on Sunday, January 19, at Harbor Hill Nursing Home, in Belfast.
Born in Camden on May 1, 1953, Dwight was the son of…
AUGUSTA — Maine Rep. Vicki Doudera, D-Camden, welcomed students from Camden-Rockport Elementary School to the State House Jan. 17.
The students, Camden Contakos, Zeke Dietter, Lola Kydd,…
On Jan 21, speaking at the Maine Capitol to legislators and members of the the public, Gov. Janet Mills delivered her…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Jan. 10-16.
Sherry A. Smith, 48, of Milbridge, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in Belfast June 8, 2017, 48…
THOMASTON — The Thomaston Town Office will be closed Monday, Feb. 3, through Friday, Feb. 7, for its move to the Thomaston Municipal Building, formerly the Lura Libby campus.
The town…
homeless? couch-surfing? living out of a vehicle or motel? If you need housing, the coalition needs to know.
WALDO COUNTY — The Waldo County Homeless Coalition is coordinating a count throughout Waldo County to better understand the needs of residents and the scope of homelessness and housing insecurity…
The science of chimney fires
KNOX COUNTY — January started with heat in the wrong places for a few Knox County residents as a result of chimney fires. In just over two weeks, firefighters in four municipalities hauled their…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Jan. 12-19. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Jan. 12
Daniel Therrien, 33, of Belfast, was…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Jan. 15-21. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Jan. 6 (late entry)
Ryan S. Henry…
ROCKLAND — Richard V. Procopio, 73, died Friday, January 17, 2020, at the Sussman House in Rockport, after an extended illness.
Known for his self-deprecating humor and his love of buxom…
THORNDIKE — David Allan Bernosky, 59, of Thorndike, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 19, 2020 with his mother's arms around him, holding his best friend’s hand, and with his sisters, Sandra…
MONTVILLE—Artist Felicia Cinquegrana lives in the deep woods of Montville, but she doesn’t even need to venture outside for inspiration. Trees are all around—her house, her studio, and in her art…
The Hatchery Innovation Center was established at Camden Hills Regional High School last fall, following a 18-month planning phase to create a program and space to foster design and problem-…
‘IT’S BEEN A LONG TIME COMING’
ROCKPORT — Former Rockport Police Chief Perley Morrison Sprague has been approved for inclusion in the National Law…
Zoning board meets Wednesday, planning board on Thursday
Rockport’s Zoning Board of Appeals will convene Jan. 22 at 5:30 p.m. to hear an appeal for off-site parking by the developers of a proposed 35-room hotel in Rockport Village. The open meeting will…
ST. GEORGE — Michael A. Batty, 44, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, December 28, 2019.
Born in Rockland, September 8, 1975, he was the son of William and Marylou (Yattaw)…
ROCKLAND — Roberta “Bert” Helen Hunt, 83, died peacefully, surrounded by family, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Sussman House in Rockport following a period of declining health.
Born in…
thanks to the energy team ..... a broadband committee...Doll Fest
Lincolnville’s sixth grade science students braved the cold one recent day to conduct an investigation of high tides at the Beach. Through "Weather Blur," a program from the Maine Mathematics and…
Combination of near zero temperatures and gusty winds could freeze pipes
Near zero temperatures are in the forecast for Tuesday, Jan 21. Homeowners are encouraged to take a few simple steps to prevent damage caused by freezing of water pipes inside and outside the…
ROCKWOOD – A 56-year-old New Hampshire man died last night after breaking through the ice on his snowmobile on a treacherous area of Moosehead Lake, according to the Maine Dept. of Inland…
ROCKLAND- The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Jan. 13-17.
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BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Jan. 10-16.
Belfast
Cooper Ridge Properties LLC to Cranberry Meadow…
‘Bob, job well done!’
ROCKLAND — Robert A. Marr is a hidden hero within the City of Rockland, according to his boss. Though he is a combat veteran of Vietnam, it is his quiet contribution to the preservation of the…
BELFAST — Two people were taken to area hospitals following a three-vehicle accident on Route 1, Jan. 15, according to Belfast Police Chief Gerry Lincoln.
The crash took place around 4:30…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from Jan. 6-10 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.…
‘give students a platform to provide their own perspectives on today’s most pressing issues’
ROCKPORT and CAMDEN — The work involved with being in the news business never ends, especially when journalists are still earning their high school diploma, and at the same time, producing a…
Jaws of Life used to extricate one driver
ROCKPORT — Just after Rockport firefighters and police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Route 17, near Mirror Lake, and extricated one driver with the Jaws of Life, they were on their way to…
AUGUSTA — The Office of the State Fire Marshal is appealing to the public for any tips or leads in relation to two fires at a Troy residence that they believe could be connected.
The first…
BELFAST — A telephone pole exploded after being struck by an out-of-control tractor-trailer in Belfast Jan. 16, according to Belfast Police Sergeant Detective Matthew Cook.
The crash,…
SAN ANTONIO — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced two proposals today, Jan. 17, that are two provide school and summer food service operators more flexibility with food offerings…
BELFAST — The following activity was reported by the Waldo County Sheriff’s Department Jan. 11-16. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Jan. 11
A Brooks minor…
JACKSON — A Jackson man was arrested for allegedly operating a methamphetamine laboratory in a home shared by a woman and her three children under the age of 12, according to Waldo County Sheriff’…
LINCOLNVILLE — Robert H. Porter, 90, of Lincolnville, died on Friday, January 17, 2020 at his home. A complete obituary will be published later and services will be announced. Condolences and…
KNOX COUNTY — Though snowflakes appeared small and visibility remained average during the height a daytime storm, Thursday, Jan. 16, Knox Regional Communications Center received 27 reports of…
WALDOBORO — Elaine (Goodson) Williamson, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2020. She was born in Saco, Maine to Maurice Goodson and Beryl (Saindon) Goodson on October 13, 1941.
Douglas…
The essential roles that microbes play in deep-sea ecosystems are at risk from the potential environmental impacts of mining, a…
From Washington, D.C.
U.S. Senator Susan Collins, R-Maine, issued the following statement on the impeachment trial process late in the day, Jan. 16:
There has been a lot of mischaracterization and…
SWANS ISLAND — Daniel John Johnson, age 36, was born on November 10, 1983 in Dover Foxcroft, to John and Janet Johnson. He passed away at his home on Swans Island, Maine on January 11, 2020.
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WALDOBORO — Arthur Charles Coulter, age 94, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 14, 2020 at Willow Manor in South Portland.
He was born on June 16, 1925 in Patterson, New…
