OWLS HEAD — A young child wearing winter UGG boots is not a sight one would imagine seeing on a summer night in downtown Rockland.
That is, however, what John, Gayle and Carson Murphy, of…
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‘strongly illustrated the tremendous need in Midcoast Maine’
emphasizes outdoor experiences, science, friendship, community
CAMDEN — When longtime Camden preschool Stepping With the Stones …
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Sept. 9-16.
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BELFAST — Belfast’s Heritage Park underwent a colorful transformation Saturday, Sept. 21, as artists and enthusiastic novices took part in this year’s Chalk Walk. …
BELFAST — A Winterport man has been indicted for endangering the welfare of a dependent person after Waldo County Sheriff’s deputies discovered an elderly man…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Sept. 16-20. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Sept. 16
Jill L. Cunningham, 47…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 11-19. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Sept. 11
Samantha L. Buchanon, 29, of Belfast, was…
1 of 23 states to formally recognize NCEW 2019
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills has declared Sept. 23 through Sept. 27, 2019 as National Clean Energy Week to encourage individuals, local governments, corporations, and other organizations in…
Lease business operations, keep the facility running, employ workers
NORTHPORT — Tami and David Hirschfeld, of Camden and Montana, are circulating requests for proposals to lease portions of the 387-acre Point Lookout Resort in Northport and keep the restaurant,…
Ancho Honey to serve take out options, weekly specials, sandwiches
TENANTS HARBOR — Many locals, and those versed in the Maine food scene, know Malcolm Bedell either from his writing, which includes co-authoring a book and regularly contributing to a variety of…
A South Bristol man died at the scene of a crash in that town Thursday night, Sept. 19. At 9:29 p.m., Lincoln County Communications Center received a 911 call from a resident on State Route 129 in…
Last spring, The Waldo was awarded a $40,000 challenge grant from the Sandy River Charitable Foundation which required a dollar for dollar match. The organization successfully raised the matching…
WALDOBORO — Waldoboro police responded to 177 calls for service from Sept. 10-18. Listed below are a few of the highlights.…
‘It is a big red sore thumb. Can we at least talk about it?’
ROCKPORT — Citizens who filled the downstairs meeting room Sept. 11 at the Rockport Opera House,…
Don’t enter address into GPS, don’t search for songs
As of today, Sept. 19, Maine prohibits the use of mobile telephones, handheld electronic devices and portable electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle, unless…
The Maine Marine Patrol issued citations to three men for violating laws designed to protect the Atlantic herring fishery, which has faced serious quota reductions in recent year, the DMR said in…
‘The experience of travel with a group of peers and with the support of an enthusiastic, supportive teacher, helps a person develop a sense of agency and competence’
ROCKPORT — The intercultural program at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport is thriving as the district continues to provide more opportunities to students wishing to immerse themselves…
SEARSMONT — Kristi Leigh Abbott, 34 of Searsmont passed away with her parents by her side on September 18, 2019 in Bangor.
She was born in Belfast on August 14, 1985. She attended Belfast…
ROCKLAND — A pedestrian in Rockland was transported to the hospital with minor injuries after being struck by a car on Union Street, Thursday morning.
At approximately 10:03 a.m., Sept. 19…
ROCKLAND – A North Haven man appeared in Knox County Unified Court Sept. 13 after he was arrested for allegedly assaulting a…
Governor Janet Mills said Sept. 18 that her administration submitted comments to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) on the pending Right Whale…
Once destined for sinking, the ‘Bowdoin’ was rescued and towed to Camden
ROCKLAND — Forty eight years ago, Capt. Jim Sharp steered a restored vessel along the shores of Provincetown, Massachusetts, so that her original captain could take a final glimpse of his claim to…
SOUTH THOMASTON — George Ernest Fowles, 84, of South Thomaston died peacefully at home with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Rockland, Maine, on November 29, 1934 (Thanksgiving…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 12-17. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Sept. 13
David L. Schwekert, 62, of Searsport, was…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activities Sept. 9-17. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Sept. 9
Stacy Hughes, 45, of…
Trying to find the owners
THOMASTON — Maine Historic Preservation has stepped in as a resource and an advocate for a historic house in Thomaston left vacant and deteriorating for the past 12 years.
The Fales…
12 month terms, beginning Nov. 1
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Education has announced it is launching its first-ever student cabinet, a group of students that will meet quarterly with Commissioner Pender Makin to discuss…
CAMDEN — John Edward Tooley, 71, passed away on September 16 surrounded by his loving family at his childhood home on Megunticook Lake. He passed peacefully after a long and courageous battle with…
‘Islesboro Fire Department is appreciative of the mutual aid companies’
ISLESBORO — Thanks to firefighters from three area fire departments who answered a call to board the Margaret Chase Smith ferry and the vessel Quicksilver on Sept. 15, a house on…
CAMDEN — Katharine “Kit” (Ward) Parker, 68, of Camden, died on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the Sussman House in Rockport, surrounded by her children, after a long illness. A complete obituary…
ROCKLAND — A local Rockland business has reported receiving a fake…
AUGUSTA — The third opportunity to win a Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (MDIFW) Keeper of the Maine Outdoors Experience is a fishy one.
The winner of the Keeper of the…
CAMDEN — John Edward Tooley, 71, died on Monday, September 16, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Camden.
Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial gathering to…
CAMDEN — A Memorial Service for Clifford R. Cameron, Sr., who died on Feb. 11, 2019, will be held Saturday, September 28, at 1 p.m., at the First Congregational Church UCC, 55 Elm Street, Camden…
ROCKPORT — The Samoset Resort donated $25,000 to Rockport’s new library building campaign Sept. 9.
In making the presentation, Regional General…
WALDOBORO — John Henry Parlin, Jr., 97, of Waldoboro, died Monday, September 16 th at the Sussman House in Rockport. He was born May 12, 1922 in Jefferson, the son of the late John Henry Parlin…
TRIAL EXPECTED TO BE HELD IN AUGUST 2020
ROCKLAND — Sarah Richards, who is accused of killing 83-year-old Helen Carver…
RUMFORD POINT - Seven children were raised on Saturday night beans, home baked biscuits, bread, pies, and donuts, abundant love, large quantities of laughter, and an infusion of the values of…
BELFAST — Cloudy weather greeted attendees and guests of this year’s annual Belfast Municipal Airport Fly-In, though dispositions remained sunny.
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BELFAST — The six phones sought by Sharon Carillo and her attorneys in several court motions have been examined following the issuance of a search warrant by Justice Valerie Stanfill Aug. 14. …
BELFAST — It was the largest crowd ever at this year’s Waldo County Triad Auction, which took place in Redman Hall Friday, Sept. 13.
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send donations of supplies to school or bring to ferry terminal
ISLESBORO and BELFAST — Islesboro Central School and Belfast Area High School have teamed up to gather supplies to send to the Bahamas to help victims of Hurricane Dorian and joining forces with…
Little camera has big adventure
ROCKLAND — A children’s camera unknowingly lost in Rockland was returned to a five-year-old in Illinois, thanks to a bit of detective work by a Rockland police officer.
As it happens, the…
weaving: a primer .... soccer, cross-country and pickleball ... wild mushrooms
It’s rare that a handmade item comes to the Historical Society complete with a story about its making. In fact, although we have Asa Pitcher’s adze and Mabel Athearn’s pudding bowl, we have no…
OWL’S HEAD — Stuart Wells Thro, 77, passed away unexpectedly at Pen Bay Medical Center on Thursday, September 5, 2019.
Born in Rockford, Illinois on April 13, 1942, Stuart was the second of…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Sept. 6-12.
Christopher W. Cunningham, 32, of Penobscot, probation violation in Burnham July 17, 2016, 364 days in…
AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills has directed that the United States and State of Maine flags be flown at half-staff statewide immediately through sunset Wednesday, Sept. 18 in honor of the…
ROCKLAND — Rockland residents hoping to develop the city’s second medical marijuana storefront will return before the planning board Tuesday, Sept. 17.
In May 2018, Kristine and Charles…
To appear on the November ballot
ROCKPORT — In split vote, the Rockport Budget Committee signaled it wanted more time to consider a $1.63 million…
ROCKLAND — A man from Nobleboro who was arrested for leading police on two high…
