WEST ROXBURY, MA – Avis I. Sedgwick, 71, former Rockland resident and widow of the late Linwood Sedgwick, died peacefully, following a period of declining health, Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at…

On February 16, 1968, at 2 p.m.,…

WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, has joined Representative Derek Kilmer, D-Washington, and a group of 11 other lawmakers in raising concerns about the future of Trump…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Feb. 3-11. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Feb. 3

Kasiz Corriveau, 32,…

Victoria Doudera, of Camden, has filed papers with the Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to seek the District 94 seat in the Maine House of Representatives…

ROCKLAND – As the Midcoast-based boating company Yachting Solutions presents plans for a harbor redesign and marina expansion Feb. 14 at the Rockland City Hall, a citizens group called Sensible…

ROCKLAND – Beginning March 15, no new non-owner occupied short term rental applications may be processed in Rockland.

During the Monday, Feb. 12 City Council meeting, councilors voted three…

ROCKLAND — A Bangor man who barricaded himself in a motel room at the Trade Winds Inn in Rockland, Sunday, Feb. 11, and was taken into custody…

CUSHING - David Sawyer Faulkingham, 82, died peacefully on the evening of February 10, 2018 with many of his loving family around him.

He was born on April 20, 1935 in Exeter, N.H., a half-…

ROCKPORT — David Frederick Cadbury, 72, died on Friday, February 2, 2018. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 3, 1945, and was the son of Joseph M. and Lucille S. Cadbury (both…

ROCKLAND – The City of Rockland is entering into budget season. The library is hosting its annual Love Your Library open house. The Downeaster train organizers still haven’t decided if they want…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Jan. 29 - Feb. 9.

Belfast

Deborah U. Capwell to…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Criminal Court Feb. 2-9.

Nacoma P. Noomyenooneam, 20, of Stockton Springs, probation violation in Frankfort…

Camden Hills Regional High School, in Rockport, has released its second quarter honor roll.

LINCOLNVILLE — Approximately 100-plus citizens in Lincolnville gathered at the town’s Central School and easily approved a special town meeting referendum that ensures financial help to the…

Edna “Mabel” Nelson, 95, passed away on January 26, 2018. A memorial service will be held at a later date in the spring to be announced. Hall Funeral Home, Waldoboro, Maine has care of the…

The University of Maine recognized 2,229 students for achieving Dean's List honors in the fall 2017 semester. Of the students who made the Dean's List, 1,611 are from Maine, 559 are…

Ever wonder how many books you own? After heaving 50-pound grain sacks full of the ones I’d discarded (six this past week) into the backseat of the car, as well as a dozen boxes of the books I…

CAMDEN — Sandra M. Sleeper, 51, wife of Hollis C. Cole, died unexpectedly at her home, Friday, February 9, 2018. Friends and relatives are invited to gather in a Celebration of Sandra's Life,…

Read the White House proposal to rebuild the country’s infrastructure here: whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/INFRASTRUCTURE-211.pdf

“To help build a better future…

ROCKLAND — A Rockland woman who was arrested Nov. 17 for allegedly breaking the jaw of another woman at a pub was arrested again Feb. 3, this…

State Senator Dana Dow, representing the members of the Senate and House of Representatives for the State of Maine, joined in recognizing Michael Hall, owner of Hall Funeral Homes with locations…

CAMDEN — They came, they played, they swamped, slid and swore through the slush. They had a blast and so did the rest of the community at the 28th annual Toboggan Championships Feb. 9-11 at the…

Jean Chester Smith Murphy, 94 of Rockland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2017.

Jean, wife of Larry and mother of Pamela and Marshall, lived a life full…

CUSHING – David S. Faulkingham, 82, died peacefully, following a brief period of declining health, Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.  

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ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Jan. 26-Feb.2.

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Landon L. “Lanny” Oliver, 81, died peacefully with his family by his side at  Lincoln Health – Miles Hospital in Damariscotta.  Lanny was born on July 17, 1936 in Damariscotta Mills to…

ROCKLAND — A man who barricaded himself in a motel room at the Trade Winds Inn in Rockland, Sunday, Feb. 11, was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff with police.

Around 12:45 p.…

CAMDEN - Damp, wet weather failed to slow the action on the chute Saturday morning, Feb. 10, at the start of the Toboggan Nationals in Camden. Times for the down hill run were fast and the times…

UNION — Most are familiar with the wildly popular “farm to table” food movement that sprang to life several years ago and has continued to gain traction around the world. In Union, one family is…

CAMDEN – Let the fun begin. The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. It all kicked off today at the Camden Snow Bowl for the 2018 U.S Toboggan Nationals. Two person teams registered and…

CAMDEN — Many in the community have been following the personal journey of Ragged Mountain Toboggan Chute Master Stuart Young since he…

THOMASTON – After 32 years of providing entertainment, advertising and publicity to the Maine Lobster Festival, Chuck Kruger says he is retiring and in his words, "I'm taking back summer."

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UNION – Granville R. Knowles, 88, died peacefully at his home, Thursday, January 18, 2018.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 2018…

Lincoln County Commissioners on Tuesday joined a class action lawsuit against companies that manufacture and distribute opioid drugs, to recoup the costs of law enforcement, emergency medical…

ROCKLAND — The days are getting longer, giving some of us hope that winter may be wrapping up soon. But, if you believe Punxsutawney Phil’s…

Snow and sleet is on the horizon, and with that, there are event cancellations and postponements.

Vose Library Book Discussion: The Maine Woods by Henry David…

ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland is declaring a snow emergency parking ban. Prohibiting parking of any vehicles upon all of the city streets, or municipal parking lots from 9 p.m.  Wednesday night…

Dr. Joseph Fitzpatrick, commissioner of the Maine Department of Corrections, has submitted a report to the governor’s office and the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations, proposing taking…

UPDATE: CAMDEN-ROCKPORT — The threatening email received this morning by an administrator at the local school districts in Camden and Rockport, and which subsequently closed Camden Hills Regional…

AUGUSTA - Maine Attorney General Janet T. Mills said the Federal Trade Commission and the Maine Attorney General's Office have agreed to settle their case against Minnesota-based Marketing…

BELFAST — The Belfast Area High School has released its second quarter honor roll.

Grade 9

HIGH HONORS:

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JEFFERSON —  Shirley M. (Weaver) Peaslee, 90, of Jefferson passed away on February 5, 2018 in Jefferson at her home, where she was surrounded by family.  Shirley was born December 19, 1927 in…

ROCKLAND — The following divorces were finalized in Rockland District Court in December and January.

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BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Jan. 18 - Feb. 5. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Jan. 18

Kevin G. Anderson,…

SEARSPORT — The Searsport Police Department reported the following activity Dec. 27 - Jan. 24. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Dec. 28

ROCKLAND – Brooks Winner, Nathan Davis and the rest of the Rockland Energy Advisory Committee connected with donors, held an energy fair, advertised, and then canvassed the city door to door.…