The Maine Department of Transportation is performing paving work on a seven-mile-long stretch of Route 139 between Unity and Benton.
The work area begins at the bridge over Fifteen Mile…
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LINCOLNVILLE — Martha Wilson McIntosh, 78, wife of Charles “Todd” McIntosh and mother of Jennifer McIntosh, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Pen Bay Medical Center.
There will be a…
Almost 100 years ago, Ginny was born in Long Island, NY to Fred E. Warmers and Tessie (Boehm) Warmers. The youngest of three children, she attended Catholic schools from the age of five to her…
STOCKTON SPRINGS — John A. Maddocks, 79 of Stockton Springs, died on Monday, July 22, 2019 in Bangor.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 3, at 11 a.m., at Stockton…
CAMDEN – Camden police reported the following activity from July 1-14. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. A person…
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Approximately 80 animals including dogs, cats, chickens and horses were rescued from a Solon, Maine property after Maine Animal Welfare authorities determined that the animals needed…
served thomaston for nearly three decades
THOMASTON — An appreciation event to recognize Val Blastow’s 28 years of service as the Thomaston town manager will be held next month.
Blastow resigned in late May during a time of unrest…
The wandering spotlight will be lighting up Damariscotta as it moves from Lincoln Theater to the streets around it as movie fans begin arriving for the first MidCoast Film Festival. The excitement…
State still looking
Update: The U.S.Coast Guard reported over Twitter Tuesday night, crews have suspended the active search, “pending further developments.” And Wednesday afternoon, Maine Department of Marine…
ROCKLAND — Julie A. Raye, 64, entered into eternal peace, Friday, July 19, 2019, surrounded by her family, at the Sussman House, in Rockport, after a period of declining health.
Born in…
CAMDEN — A graveside service for Willis “Bill” D. Hodson, 92, who died on Feb. 3, 2019, will be held Friday, July 26, at 2 p.m., at the Mountain View Cemetery.
The Rev. Dr. Susan…
ROCKLAND – Maria L. Bartlett, 84, long-time communicant and Daughter of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church and faithful participant at the soup kitchen, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving…
ROCKLAND — Jan Jones, 66, of Rockland and South Thomaston, died peacefully at Sussman House on Friday, July 19, 2019, surrounded by her loving family, six months after the onset of esophageal…
BELFAST — Dorothy (Dottie) Merrill Wood died peacefully at age 99 on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. She was born in Boston, MA, on January 4, 1920 to Marion E. and John W. Merrill.
She was…
deputies seek public assistance in determining cause
WASHINGTON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking information regarding a possible hit-and-run that injured a teenager girl in Washington, Monday morning.
On the morning of July 22,…
In honor and memory of Justice John Paul Stevens
Flags in the state are to fly at half-staff Tuesday, July 23 in honor of retired U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens, who passed at 99 on July 17.
President Donald Trump…
Fair warning
CAMDEN — Camden’s Harbor Master Steve Pixley has firm words for the scofflaws who are tying up their unpermitted dinghies on town docks: Get them off by Friday or they will be hauled out by Camden…
reception to celebrate his birthday to follow memorial service
THOMASTON — The annual memorial service to honor the life of Revolutionary War Hero, Major General Henry Knox, will take place at the Thomaston Village Cemetery July 27 at 10:30 a.m.
The…
CAMDEN — There will be a graveside service for Willis “Bill” D. Hodson, 92, who died on Feb. 3, 2019, at 2 p.m., Friday, July 26, 2019 at the Mountain View Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Susan…
DAYTON — .Julianna Nicole Sirois, 14, of Dayton and formerly of Rockport, died on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. She had been a student at Saco Middle School and Camden-Rockport Middle School. …
Lobstermen gathered on the Stonington Commercial Fish Pier to draw greater attention to the issues facing the survival of their industry and the livelihoods of coastal Maine communities.
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Baby Shark ..... pulled pork and Kathleen’s cookies .... Pitcher Pond meets
I’ll be right up front; I’m not a baby person. Watching other women open their arms to enfold a baby not their own, a grandchild, any baby really – is baffling. What instinct do they have that I…
Maine Media College plans to expand campus
At their July 24 meeting, members of the Rockport Planning Board will consider proposals by two separate parties to construct new buildings in town. One proposal is to construct a new dental…
PORTLAND – The Maine Supreme Judicial Court rejected the appeal of a Rockport woman who is serving an 11-year prison sentence…
Down East, periwinkles, called ‘wrinkles,’ are harvested for food
Who here on the coast of Maine doesn't have their handful of shells, mussel shells on a windowsill, or little jar of periwinkles? Who doesn't pick up one or two from the beach each summer, to be…
Summer 2019
“Humidity and me are not friends.”
A sweat bead ran down Wiscasset Transfer Station Superintendent Ron Lear’s right temple Saturday morning as the station opened for a day the…
BELFAST — The first full day of the 13th annual Maine Celtic Celebration got off to a blistering start Saturday, with temperatures hovering around 90 degrees. …
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
July 4
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BELFAST— Belfast Police reported the following activity. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
July 3
Michael D. Savage, 40,…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court July 8-18. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
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WALDOBORO — Waldoboro police responded to 135 calls for service from July 12-18. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An…
special election to be held aug. 27
THOMASTON — Thomaston voters will choose one of three declared candidates at the end of August for the town’s open select board seat.
Thomaston voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Aug.…
Two executive sessions at July 22 meeting
ROCKPORT — With a focus on the proposed overhaul and rebuild of the West Rockport fire station, a new sewer line along Route 1, and a new compressor at the Rockport Opera House, the town’s select…
ROCKPORT — Barbara A. Pruitt, 91, died peacefully, Friday, July 5, 2019 at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport.
Born in Eagle Island, April 4, 1928, she was the daughter of Charles and…
CUSHING — Beverly Pease, 69, beloved wife of Shannon Pease, died peacefully, Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the Sussman Hospice House, in Rockport.
Beverly’s family has chosen to remember her…
THOMASTON — A police department’s patch is a kin to a family’s coat of arms. It should reflect the values of the department, and the community that it serves. …
consultant group to present overview process for the search
THOMASTON — The Thomaston Select Board is inviting citizens, businesses and organizations to a public meeting to be held on Thursday, July 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the auditorium in Watts Hall, located…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds June 10-21.
Belfast
Peter W. and Barbara J. Hall to Jonathan T. Guba. …
Lawyer for child’s mother, also charged with murder, to seek dismissal from prosecution
BELFAST — The stepfather of a 10-year-old girl killed in her Stockton Springs home in February 2018 is expected to plead guilty to depraved indifference murder in…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court July 8-11.
Randy S. Elwell, 21, of Swanville, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer in Waldo Nov. 30, 2016, 30…
20 counts related to 2016 mail thefts in Winterport, Monroe
BELFAST — A Belfast man facing 38 charges related to a streak of theft crimes beginning Nov. 30, 2016, and ending in mid-January 2017, was sentenced in Waldo County…
honoring the dorman family legacy
THOMASTON — Significant changes continue to occur at Dorman’s Dairy Dream this summer.
After…
Investigation remains ongoing
WALDO — On July 18, at 4:58 a.m., staff at the Waldo County General Hospital called Waldo County Regional Communications Center to report a stabbing incident involving a patient who was currently…
Wiscasset resident Rev. Gregory Foster has recently received an appointment as pastor of the Waldoboro United Methodist Church where he has been serving as an interim pastor since last September…
Show is to go on in Thomaston after that town invites the circus
ROCKLAND — Those anticipating a family circus in Rockland – that is not Lobster Festival related – will have to travel a little further this summer.
Tuesday, July 16, in a 3 - 2 vote,…
Request for qualifications to be considered at Aug. 12 Select Board meeting
ROCKPORT — A group of town officials and employees met July 17 to prepare a draft of a request for qualifications (RFQ) which will be sent to potential developers interested in building a mixed…
ISLESBORO - Islesboro Public Safety Director Fred Porter reported the following activity July 1-15 for the Islesboro Police…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity July 5-15. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
June 29 (late entries)
Elizabeth…
