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Maria O. Triana Ruiz

ROCKPORT — Maria O. Triana Ruiz, 92, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Born on February 16, 1933, in La Palma, Colombia, and recently passed away in Maine, USA, where she enjoyed many years…

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A graveside service for Hilma J. Foster, who passed away February 17, 2025, will be held Friday, June 6, 2025, at 2 p.m., at the German Cemetery, 235 Bremen Road, in Waldoboro.

For a full…

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APPLETON — A graveside service for Jason Allen Gushee, who passed away February 8, 2025, will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 1 p.m., at Pine Grove Cemetery on Pine Grove Lane in Appleton.…

Randy L. Wall

On May 7, 2025, Randy L. Wall passed away at Penbay Hospital following a rapid diagnosis of cancer.

Born in Camden, Maine on November 26, 1961, Randy…

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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court May 15-21.

Allen James, 43, of Brooks, violating a condition of release in Belfast Aug. 29,…

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As Monday dawns, there is actual sunlight filtering up through the Hollow, incredibly welcome after all those rainy, foggy days we have been experiencing. It is Memorial Day, the holiday…

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CAMDEN — Memorial Day 2025 dawned under bright sunshine after days of cold, raw rainy weather. It was an ideal morning for the community to gather and walk together along Main Street, through…

Attendees at Warren's Memorial Day Ceremony 2025 help scouts toss flowers off of the bridge on Main Street. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

WARREN — They stood there. Elbows and arms resting casually against the rail. A full minute past before it was realized that the ceremony was over, having tossed flowers off the Main Street bridge…

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 22 - May 20.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered…

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 11-18.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are…

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ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds May 19-23.

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Sen. Curry, D-Belfast, gives remarks to commemorate EMS Week, honor those lost in the line of duty, and highlight ongoing legislative efforts to strengthen Maine’s emergency medical services system.

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, May 21, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Waldo, joined legislators, first responders, and members of the public to commemorate EMS Week at the Maine EMS Memorial and Education Site…

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AUGUSTA (May 22, 2025)— The arrival of spring is catching the interest of home buyers across Maine. Today, Maine Listings reported 942 homes changed hands in April 2025, a slight decrease of 0…

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A graveside service for June E. Pinkham, who passed away January 10, 2025, will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 1 p.m., at the German Cemetery, 235 Bremen Road, in Waldoboro.

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STOCKTON SPRINGS — Charlend Wayne Howard, 84 of Stockton Springs, passed away on May 23, 2025 at his home. 

A funeral will be held…

Annie Clark Wood Tyler

SOUTH THOMASTON — Annie Clark Wood Tyler, 94, mother of the Tyler family, lovingly known by many as “TyTy”, died peacefully in her home of 64 years, surrounded by many of her loving children and…

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WARREN — Brian E. Flanders, 58, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 18, 2025 at his home. Born in Rockland on September 1, 1966, to the late Walter F. Flanders Sr. and Athene Eaton Flanders,…

Carolyn L. Mank

ROCKPORT — Carolyn L. Mank, 91, died peacefully, Thursday, May 15, 2025 at the Highlands in Topsham. Born in Thomaston, May 21, 1933, she was the daughter of Irving and Evelyn Hamilton Lufkin.…

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For hundreds of Midcoast children, the Penobscot Bay YMCA’s Summer Camp is more than just fun — it’s a lifeline. As one of the few affordable, all-day, full-week programs in Knox County, the…

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Just a month after the Trump administration cancelled a popular grant program and millions of dollars for local Maine climate resilience projects along with it, Maine municipal officials are…

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CAMDEN — The Camden Select Board approved a five-year wastewater disposal agreement with the Town of Rockport, marking a significant step forward in regional collaboration and infrastructure…

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CAMDEN — Due to weather forecast, the location of the service for Blanche “Bebe” (Leonard) Goodwin, 91, who died on April 29, 2025, will be held Friday, May 23, 2025,…

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Courtesy of Jane McBride

I was born in a small village near Myanmar and knew as a little girl that I wanted to be a nurse when I grew up, but my family was too poor to send me to school…

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The Select Board Tuesday night, May 20, announced that the 2025 Camden Town Report would be dedicated to Elaine Davis. A longtime volunteer to the town, especially during elections, Elaine is also…

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On June 10, voters in Camden will consider two candidates — Bobbi Oxton Blake and …

Marilyn Delphine Smith

CAMDEN — Marilyn Delphine Smith 1938-2025.

Born to Malcolm and Mamie Young in 1938, Marilyn was raised in a tight-knit fishing community of just seven families, on East Ironbound Island in…

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BELFAST — John Roger Dutton, 71, of Belfast, passed away on May 19, 2025, at Harbor Hill. 

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. …

Jeanne Marie (Lynch) King

WARREN — Jeanne Marie (Lynch) King, age 75, passed away peacefully at home in Warren, Maine on Monday, May 19, 2025 with her loving husband, Eugene, by her side.

Jeanne was born in Boston,…

Philip C. Morris

TENANTS HARBOR — Philip C. Morris, 82, died peacefully, Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport.

Born in Thomaston, June 10, 1942, he was the son of Charles and…

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BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds May 12-16.

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Robert D. and Nancy C. Stover to…

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ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified…

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At the Penobscot Community Health Center in Bangor, Muriel Emerson spends her days working with patients as a community health assistant, sharing resources and connecting those in need with…

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Sixty people attended a march to the Rockland Post Office, May 17, in support of local post offices and their workers. March coordinator Dora Lievow provided pictures…

Owner Kelly Hokkanen. Photo by Kay Stephens

ROCKPORT — Inside Kelly Hokkanen's pocket-sized used bookstore measuring only 120 square feet, there are vast worlds — and the public is just starting to hear about it.

The Tiny Bookshop,…

Maine penalties for not wearing a seat belt: first offense $50, second and subsequent offenses $125 and $250 respectively
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The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety is urging drivers to buckle up ahead of a national Click It or Ticket seat belt safety…

As a developer is named for a long anticipated affordable housing project at the McLain School building, in the foreground, the fate of the Lincoln Street Center, in the background, is questioned. (2018 file photo by Sarah Thompson)

ROCKLAND — As the City of Rockland announced its choice for ownership of the former…

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On June 10, Camden will vote for two candidates from a field of four candidates to serve on the School Administrative District 28 (Camden-Rockport K-8) and Five Town CSD (Camden Hills Regional…

Maralyn Mae Hooper

ROCKLAND — Maralyn Mae Hooper, 84, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025 at Breakwater Commons in Rockland.

Maralyn was born in Camden on April 9, 1941. She was the daughter of Harry and…

William B. Lowden

UNION — William B. Lowden, 76, died unexpectedly at home, Saturday, May 10, 2025 with his family at his side.

Born in Damariscotta, November 2, 1948, he was the son of Clifton and Beatrice…

Joseph E. Forti

APPLETON — Visiting Hours for Joseph E. Forti, 92, who died December 16, 2024 at his home in Appleton, will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Burpee, Carpenter &…

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ROCKLAND — A graveside service for Kim “Mac” Irwin McFarland, who went home to his Lord and Savior November 28, 2024, will be held Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 10 a.m., at The East Union Cemetery,…

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Lincolnville is taking steps to strengthen the community by enrolling in the Community Resilience Partnership, a state-supported program that helps towns plan and fund local projects that improve…

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BELFAST —The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court May 8-14. 

Stuart R. Macleod, 55, of Belfast, probation violation in Searsport Jan. 6,…

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A bill introduced in the Senate earlier this month that would automatically seal certain criminal records has set up a debate between supporters who say the legislation would give people with…

Bigelow Laboratory has officially named its 25,000-square-foot expansion, which will revolutionize the institute's solutions-oriented research and education programming, in honor of Harold Alfond. The Harold Alfond Foundation contributed $8 million of support to the new space, which represents a 40% increase in Bigelow Laboratory's campus and includes a versatile, multipurpose forum. Courtesy of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

Next month, Bigelow Laboratory will officially celebrate the opening of the Harold Alfond Center for Ocean Education and Innovation, which will transform the institute’s education and…

New Rockport Sewer Ordinance Task Force meets this afternoon
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CAMDEN-ROCKPORT — After years of…

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On June 10, voters in Camden will consider two candidates — Bobbi Oxton Blake and Christopher Rheault…

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On June 10, Rockport will vote for two candidates from a field of three candidates to serve on the School Administrative District 28 (Camden-Rockport K-8) and Five Town CSD (Camden Hills…

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In a sign that summer is imminent, the garbage bins have arrived at the Beach, and my family’s hereditary duty has begun. Well, the summer job my then-teenage brother passed on to my parents…