AUGUSTA — The Maine Teen Advocacy Coalition, a local group created by Pearl Benjamin and other Camden-area teens, will be among four advocacy groups holding a candlelight vigil, Saturday, at 7 p.m…
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a call to action for gun safety measures
TENANTS HARBOR – David C. Hastings, 81, died at his home July 24, 2019, following a brief period of declining health.
Born in Patterson, New Jersey, February 5, 1938, he was the son of…
It’s about good food and people who care
WARREN – I didn’t really know what to expect when I walked into the Saint George Café at 310 Main…
SOUTH THOMASTON – Eleanor Louise Curtis Nash, 91, died peacefully at home, Tuesday, August 6, 2019 following a brief illness.
Born May 23, 1928 in Ash Point, Owls Head, she was the daughter…
One university, nonprofit, business not recommended by BEP staff
AUGUSTA — On Aug. 15, the Maine Board of Environmental Protection will decide whether to agree with environmental agency staff on recommendations of who should be granted intervenor status in the…
Camden-Rockport Elementary School is welcoming new students, taking registrations for grades K-4. All new students who reside in Camden or Rockport are invited to register for the 2019-20 school…
Aug. 7 in Augusta
The Maine Charter School Commission has received applications from two entities proposing a new public charter school opening in Fall 2020. There are nine public charter schools operating in the…
ROCKLAND — Limited in hours and privacy, no kitchen, and no furniture. To some, the YMCA-Flanagan Center may not seem like the ideal emergency homeless shelter in the Midcoast, yet, the Knox…
Crash took place July 31, involved two vehicles
BELFAST — An elderly woman died last week following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Church and Pine Street, around 2 p.m. July 31, according to Belfast Police Chief Michael McFadden…
ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from July 29-Aug. 2 at the Knox County Registry of…
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Ranquist, 96, passed away on August 3, 2019 at the Sussman House in Rockport, Maine with her loving family by her side.
A memorial service will be held for Gwen on Friday…
Not until December, PUC says
The Maine Public Utilities Commission said Aug. 6 that it expects to rule on the controversial metering and billing case in December 2019, and shortly thereafter take action on CMP’s proposed rate…
Memo to select boards outlines contractual issues
CAMDEN — Informally and without any official votes, the Camden Select Board, its town manager and fire chief nonetheless agreed July 30 that the town is worried about the capacity of current…
‘disappointed that we haven’t been talking all along’
ROCKLAND — A request made by RSU 13 for a status update of McLain School RFQs has led to an angry backlash by some members of Rockland City Council.
Two years ago, the Rockland City Council…
NORWELL, MASS — A graveside service for Edward Francis Mosher II, who died peacefully October 16, 2018, will be held Wednesday, August 14, at 11 a.m., at Achorn Cemetery, Rockland.
As an…
MORRILL — Leslie Jesse Peters was born on May 14, 1943 in Mombasa, Kenya to Sylvia Myrtle Battye and Ernest Albert Peters.
He grew up in a large family with many brothers and sisters. He…
BELFAST — Jerry Hughes Gordley passed away peacefully on July 27, 2019.
Jerry was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on May 13, 1930 to Frances (Hughes) and Harvey Gordley.
The Gordley…
OWLS HEAD — Lance Kendall McLain, 52, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Owls Head on Thursday, August 1, 2019. Born in Aberdeen, Maryland at Kirk Army Hospital on January 3, 1967 to Kendall…
ROCKLAND — The charge against a Rockport woman who was accused of intentionally…
BELFAST — A group of industrious students and their instructor are working to make the Troy Howard Middle School greenhouse greener by shrinking its carbon footprint.
The school’s garden…
ROCKLAND — Rockland City Council presented outgoing Public Works Director David St. Laurent with a Certificate of Commendation, Monday, Aug. 5, in Council Chambers.
During 12 years of…
moderated event at watts hall
THOMASTON — A meet the candidates night will be held in Thomaston in advance of the town’s special election for its open select board seat.
The event will be held Monday, Aug. 19 in the…
on separate houses .... Blueberry Wingding .... saying good-bye
“Trying to decide between vacuuming and weeding,” I mused in a text to my LAT friend.
“Certainly there must be a third option,” he replied.
“Sure….suggest one.”
“No way.”…
ROCKLAND — Constance Ross Painter, 94, passed away July 4, 2019 at Bartlett Woods with family at her side. She was born November 26, 1924, in Rockland, to Frank Edward and Evelyn (Learned) Ross.…
ROCKPORT — Joanne Elizabeth Jones passed away early July 30, 2019 at her home after a long illness.
She was born at home in Rockville on February 4, 1938, the daughter of Madeline and Neelo…
PORT CLYDE — Judith A. ‘Judy’ Carty, 77, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Thursday, August 1, 2019 at her home.
Born in Medford, MA, May 17, 1942, she was the daughter of…
OWLS HEAD — Richard W. Ilvonen, 92, died peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at the Sussman House in Rockport. Richard, known to all as Dick, was a faithful son…
ROCKPORT — Nancy Kay Strong, 79, of Rockport, passed away from this earthly life entering the presence of her loving Lord on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from July 22-26.
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ROCKLAND — Three large tubs of cole slaw per day. Twenty-three thousand pounds of lobster cooked between Wednesday lunch and Saturday night – with Sunday still to come.
Despite an overly…
Maine Water Company said Aug. 5 that Mike Ames has been appointed the new Superintendent of the Camden Rockland Division. Ames was formerly at Farley, Inc. where he gained more than 20 years of…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court July 26 - Aug. 1.
Michael J. Levenduski, 41,…
BELFAST — A Belfast man found guilty of soliciting two boys in Belfast City Park March 28, 2018, was sentenced to five months in jail with all but two weeks…
to remain at half-staff until sunset Aug. 8
In accordance with a directive from the President, Governor Janet Mills ordered United States and State of Maine flags be flown at half-staff statewide immediately until sunset on Thursday, Aug. 8…
Car and motorcycle crash on Route 17
ROCKPORT — A man was seriously injured Sunday afternoon, Aug. 4, after colliding with a sedan on Route 17 in Rockport. The Harley caught fire, and the motorcyclist was thrown and then slid 50 feet…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
July 21…
parade photo gallery part 2
ROCKLAND — A 90-minute parade through Rockland in the summertime just can’t be featured adequately in just a few photos.
This is the second photo gallery in a two-part series reflecting…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Lisa M. Neuman, of Freedom, and…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity July 28 - Aug. 1. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
July 5 (late entry)…
parade photo gallery part 1
ROCKLAND — Blue skies and an appreciative crowd lined Rockland’s streets, Saturday, Aug. 3, in recognition of the U.S. Armed Forces and the community.
All five services were represented…
Two people facing charges
UNITY — Two people were arrested after a traffic stop resulted in the discovery of 70 grams of crack cocaine, Maine State Police said in a Facebook post.
Elisha Savoy, 28, of Washington,…
1,300 help make it all work
ROCKLAND – It’s that time of year as the 72nd Maine Lobster Festival opened its gates to the general public at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 31. It is pageantry, entertainment, food, and fun for the…
in business
CAMDEN- When Sue Craft started her Camden-based delivery service it was on a vision, she said.
“It was interesting how I got started,” she said. “I get these ideas that sometimes run away…
Three new members will enter the Maine Press Association Hall of Fame on Oct. 19. Stephen Fay, Marian McCue, and the late Chris Cousins were selected by the MPA’s Hall of Fame Committee and will…
Taken by Life Flight of Maine to EMMC after being extracted from vehicle
LIBERTY — A Liberty man who faced potentially life-threatening injuries following a single-vehicle accident on Prescott Hill Aug. 1, has been treated and released from Northern Lights Eastern…
Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office
The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office learned July 31 that Barry Wyman, 58, of Woolwich,…
Maine Animal Welfare Accepting Donations for Rescue Effort
The 96 dogs, 6 cats, 3 chickens and 2 horses seized by Maine Animal Welfare last week are receiving needed medical care and behavioral evaluations. At present, all of…
Meeting the Maine elements with the right systems and materials
CAMDEN — David Kibbe decided last year to move to Maine from North Carolina, where he had been happily immersed in a medical and IT career, and raising a family for 30 years. But the prospect of…
ISLESBORO — Islesboro Public Safety Director Fred Porter reports the following activity July 16-31 for the Islesboro Police…
ROCKLAND — Arlene D. McLain, 93, died peacefully, Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at the Cushing Homestead. Born in Rockland, March 29, 1926, a daughter of Leon and Marion Huntley Fickett. Educated in…
