BELFAST — The trial of Sharon Carrillo is set to begin Friday at 8:30 a.m. after a jury was seated this afternoon, Dec. 5. Carrillo was also found competent to continue to trial, something that…
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Mother of Marissa Kennedy found competent to continue
ROCKPORT — The Harbor Committee in Rockport meets this evening, Dec. 5, at the town office, and there, its members will take up the discussion of whether to recommend to the Select and Planning…
ROCKLAND — After an extra large quantity of sediment from Lindsey Brook entered Rockland Harbor following the drainage of a particular quarry, the amount of debris at the terminus became so high,…
ROCKLAND — Harry P. Earl, 81, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 3, 2019 surrounded by his family.
Born July 20, 1938 in Camden he was the son of Harry and Marjorie Earl. He attended…
Her competency called into question
BELFAST — The trial of Sharon Carrillo, who is charged with participating in the depraved indifference murder of her daughter Marissa Kennedy, is scheduled to begin at the end of this week, though…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Nov. 22-27.
Calvin D. Evasius, 25, of Palermo, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in Palermo May 30, 2018, 89…
‘important for our schools and communities to have access to this type of vision screening’
UNION — Since last June, nurses in Regional School Unit 40 (Friendship, Union, Waldoboro, Warren and Washington) have been hard at work raising funds to purchase a Spot Vision Screener through the…
New Snow Bowl winter trail policy in effect
CAMDEN — The Camden Snow Bowl is asking the public to stay off of Ragged Mountain’s ski trails while town staff readies the facility for winter ski season. This applies to those hiking up,…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Nov. 11-27.
Belfast
Joan C. and Victor S. Sommers to Daniel W. and…
CAMDEN — George Shepherd McKiernan, 89, died Nov. 29, 2019, peacefully at his home after a festive holiday week with family and friends.
George was born Aug. 24, 1930 in New Haven,…
Meeting rescheduled to Dec. 17
ROCKLAND — In the coming years, an estimated 4,000 extra square feet of display space at Sail Power and Steam Museum, in Rockland, may provide a permanent inside home to marine vessels of varying…
OWLS HEAD — The town office in Owls Head is closed all day, Dec. 3, due to inclement weather.
The Knox County Administrative Offices, Knox County Superior Court, and Rockland District Court will all be closed, today, Dec. 3, due to the storm.
The offices will re-open on Wednesday,…
Storm closing
CAMDEN — Due to today's storm, which is predicted to last until later this evening, the Joint Workshop with Lincolnville Select Board and the regular Select Board Meeting for tonight, Dec. 3, …
UPDATED (12/3/19, 8:43 a.m.): Due to worsening weather conditions, all State Offices will be closed today, Tuesday, Dec. 3.
“With the snowfall intensifying and winds growing stronger in…
JEFFERSON — Richard C. Hills, 41, of Jefferson, passed away unexpectedly on a family trip to Boston on November 29, 2019, at Beth Israel Hospital. Richard was born on November 9, 1978 in Rockport…
MIDCOAST — All but one school district in the area has cancelled on-campus activities this morning, Dec. 3.
The majority of school districts in the area have announced regular classes will…
Give through your wallet, donated items, your time, your skills, or even your endorsement
I was considering a dozen ways to write this story, but settled upon the most simple choice: highlight the most worthy local organizations that I’ve covered as a reporter in the last seven and a…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 25-30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Nov. 25
Robert A. Young, 60, of Belmont, was issued…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Nov. 22-30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Nov. 22
Stacey L. Hughes, 45, of…
Through mid-April is the time to eliminate browntail caterpillars
AUGUSTA —Entomologists from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry said now is the best time to remove browntail caterpillars from trees. Browntail caterpillars cause a…
ROCKLAND — During the week of Thanksgiving, staff members of Regional School Unit 13 received a phishing email, and some staff members fell prey to the scam.
Staff members in the district…
CAMDEN – Camden police reported the following activity from Nov. 15-Dec. 1. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. A…
Everything handmade.....Christmas by the Sea....Busy Library
When was the last time you stopped by Windsor Chairmakers on Atlantic Highway just north of the Beach…
Dec. 5 Camden Planning Board meeting
CAMDEN — The Planning Board in Camden will review a proposal from Quarry Hill retirement community to expand its parking at its site, and to build a 572 square foot storage facility there.
…
TROY — Marcus J. Teitsch Jr., 70 years, of Troy, ME, passed away Wednesday November 27, 2019, at his residence.
He was born Thursday February 17, 1949 in Troy, New York, the son of the late…
six Fire departments fight fire
The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office has identified the victim in this morning’s fire as Kevin Stanley, of Camden.
Smoking is the likely cause, according to a news release from the Fire Marshal…
ROCKLAND — A former Camden resident who was arrested in August 2017 after he tried to open a Brink's armored truck, will not…
No egos, no jealousy, no drama: ‘We are kind to each other’
ROCKPORT — Undaunted by formidable competition, the Camden Hills Regional High School girls soccer team played an extraordinary stretch of games this past fall, lifting the school to 22nd in a…
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MILLINOCKET — Maine Game Wardens used a hovercraft to rescue two Millinocket men who attempted to go hunting yesterday, one who was in a small boat trapped on the ice on the Penobscot River, and…
THOMASTON — A Thomaston man remains at the Knox County Jail after being charged with two counts of Burglary of a Motor Vehicle, Aggravated Criminal Mischief, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon,…
Boothbay Railway Village
Looking for something to do with the youngest holiday revelers this season? Visit Boothbay Railway Village and take them on a trip to the North Pole to visit with Santa, do crafts, listen to…
ROCKLAND — Following November 30’s Parade of Lights in Rockland, three well-behaved green characters may find themselves on Santa’s ‘nice’ list – at least for a moment or two.
Such a list…
BELFAST — A Searsmont man accused of stabbing another man in Waldo July 18 was sentenced to spend six months in jail in Waldo County Unified Court Oct. 15. …
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Oct. 28 - Nov. 8.
Belfast
Norman C. Blake Administrative Trust to Kevin W…
ROCKLAND — The Good Tern Natural Foods Co-op in Rockland aims to expand its 750 Main Street operation, and has selected Scott Simons Architects, of Portland to help develop the project design.…
BELFAST — A Montville woman has been sentenced for stealing in excess of $1,500 from the Town of Montville.
Abbie M. Hills, 49, worked as clerk for the…
ROCKPORT — Bowen “Bo” F. Marshall, Jr., 75, husband of Racine Miller Bowen, died on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at Windward Gardens in Camden.
A complete obituary will be published…
ST. GEORGE — Donald Lambert Folkers, 82, pastor of The Ridge Church in Martinsville and co-pastor of the Westport Island Baptist Church in Lincoln County, passed away at Maine Medical Center…
Watts Hall Community Players have some fun on stage after the holidays
THOMASTON—Watts Hall Community Players Director Daryl Hahn is currently traveling back to Maine from a Thanksgiving vacation just in time for Saturday night’s performances at Watts Hall, November…
ROCKLAND – Rockland police are warning the public about a scam…
CAMDEN – A small group of adults and children along with members of the Friends of Mt. Battie braved a chilly Thanksgiving Day evening to climb to the top of Mt. Battie in Camden Hills State Park…
VASSALBORO — Maine’s 62 newest police officers have graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. The new officers completed eighteen weeks of study and training. Among the topics studied…
BELFAST — Allen Arthur Weaver, Sr., 66, of Belfast, Maine, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday November 26, 2019, at Maine Medical Center.
He was born Tuesday June 16, 1953…
THORNDIKE — A Thorndike man was shot and wounded by a Maine State trooper during an armed confrontation outside of his home Nov. 26, according to a media report from Maine State Police Public…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from Nov. 12-18 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds…
New ‘Live/Work’ ordinance allows artists to spend up to six months living at the Center
ROCKLAND— Lincoln Street Center, which was at one point the Rockland High School, is brimming with new energy and talent. On Friday, November 22, a number of artists currently renting studios and…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 21-25. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Sept. 21
Tobi A. Nevers, 52, of Boothbay Harbor, was…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Nov. 21-25. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Sept. 21
Derek Pomeroy, 32, of…
LINCOLNVILLE — Residents in one Lincolnville neighborhood, near the town's Route 52 Grange Hall, were unsettled by noise as Waldo County Sheriff’s deputies investigated the area following two…
