AUGUSTA — Maine corporations have received misleading solicitation mailings again this year from a business operating under the name Maine Council for Corporations. These mailings include an…
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From Augusta: scam alert
A new baby in the family .... chess blow by blow
Nora O’Brien arrived just as St. Patrick’s Day festivities were in full swing in Midcoast bars and restaurants, the corned beef and cabbage, “Danny Boy” and foaming beer mugs a world away…
CAMDEN — I would like to thank Camden Real Estate Company and the Allen Agency for inviting me to speak at a meeting they organized last week. I really appreciated the opportunity to meet…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 21 - March 7.
Robert J. Howarth, 64, of Kennebunk, theft by deception in Belfast Jan. 1, 2009, 10…
Ordered to undergo psychological examination
BELFAST — A Stratton man was indicted on charges of attempted murder, elevated aggravated assault and violating conditions of release by a Waldo County Grand Jury March 15, after…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 27 - March 15. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Feb. 27…
Coffee, sandwiches, fresh bread and bagels
ROCKPORT – Rockport welcomed SeaFolk to town March 17. The coffee shop is at 22 Central Ave and had an unannounced opening. There's not even a sign up, yet. It's new, comfortable, inviting, and…
Judge sets bail at $50,000 cash for two women from New York
ROCKLAND — A Warren man and two women from New York who were arrested by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency March 15 for allegedly selling…
ROCKLAND – Doris Frances Philbrook Grant, 81, died following a long gallant battle with declining health, Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Sussman House in Rockport.
Born on Vinalhaven, March 16,…
People's United Methodist Church offers dinner
SOUTH THOMASTON – There's nothing more traditional then corned beef and cabbage on St. Paddy's Day. Where to find it? That's the question. Any restaurant can serve you up a portioned plate for a…
ROCKPORT — Rockport police reported the following activity Feb. 23-March 12. An arrest or summons does not apply guilt. A person charged…
BELFAST — The mother and stepfather accused of beating the woman’s 10-year-old daughter to death over the course of several months were formally indicted by a Waldo County Grand Jury…
BIDDEFORD – Three years after Major Raymond Porter took the reins of Waldo County's new reentry program, a 2015 national study proved the success of Porter's efforts. At a time when national…
Lock houses and cars, report unusual activity
CUSHING — The Knox County Sheriff's Office has recently received complaints of shots fired in the area of homes during the early morning hours in the towns of Friendship and Cushing. The KCSO is…
LIBERTY — Eugene L. Sullivan, 62 of Liberty, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 14, 2018.
He was born on December 2, 1955 in Belfast, the son of Thomas and Geraldine (Watt)…
The public defender of accused indifference murderer Sharon Carrillo, 33, has said he intends to file for a significant reduction in his client’s current $500,000 cash bail, citing a…
Reunited with owner after eight days
UPDATE: CAMDEN — Great news! 14-year-old Alaskan Husky Lulu was found on Molyneaux Road in Camden on the night of Wednesday, March 14 after going missing from her home in…
AUGUSTA—Governor Paul R. LePage has directed United States and State of Maine flags to half-staff on Friday, March 16, in Caribou in honor of Donald F. Collins, father of U.S. Senator Susan…
BELMONT — Ronald W. Spencer, 74 of Belmont, passed away March 12, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born on August 21, 1943 to Lillo M. and Gladys (Bragdon) Spencer.
He attended…
The Maine Democratic Party, along with the Senate Democratic Campaign Committee and the House Democratic Campaign Committee, said March 15 that they have fielded “one of the…
Probe to include that of 4-year-old Wiscasset girl; Early May report anticipated
AUGUSTA — The Maine Joint Legislative Government Oversight Committee (GOC) voted March…
Maine Senate President Michael Thibodeau, R-Waldo, said March 15 that Republicans will be on the ballot for all 35 senate seats in Maine.
All…
ROCKPORT – It was Staff Appreciation Day at Camden Hills Regional High School on Thursday, March 15, day when parents prepare and take in dishes to provide lunch for the teachers and staff…
VINALHAVEN — Beatrice I. Young, 81, of Vinalhaven, died at her home on Thursday, March 1, 2018. She was comfortably taken care of at home by her family in keeping with her final wishes. An island…
Students walk out to honor Parkland victims
ROCKPORT – Nationally students staged a walkout to end gun violence on Wednesday, March 14. Because heavy snowfall had resulted in school cancellations that day in the Midcoast, students at Camden…
BELFAST — Marion E. Whitcomb, 93, widow of Orman H. Whitcomb, died on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Waldo County General Hospital. Calling hours will be held 4-6 p.m., Thursday, March 22,…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court and Superior Court from March 4-10.
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Kathleen Ellen Bennett, 71 passed away during a snowstorm the evening of March 8, 2018.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island on October 31st, Kathy was the youngest daughter of Alton and Hope…
ROCKLAND – Saved by the sidewalk plow! Traffic in Downtown Rockland briefly stood still just after 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 14. Due to narrowed lanes caused by snow piles from the recent blizzard…
A Boothbay woman got a response from Central Maine Power Co. she’s been waiting nearly two months for. Sherri Brown is one of hundreds of CMP customers frustrated with an apparent spike in…
BELFAST – Jayne Crosby Giles of Belfast said in a March 14 news release that she is on the June Primary Ballot for Maine Senate District 11, which covers all of Waldo County.
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Coach Bruce Haffner took25 Lincolnville Central School students to compete in the K-6 State Chess Championships in Orono last weekend and the results were…
MERRIMACK, N.H. — Jeffrey A. Stanclift, 53, formerly of Camden, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at his home after a short battle with…
MRC, biz after hours, Knox county commissioners... the list is growing
MIDCOAST — With the snow still falling, offices and are delayed in opening. Here’s the latest, as of Wednesday morning, March 14:
Wednesday, March 14:
Midcoast…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Feb. 26 - March 9.
Belfast
Linda Ward…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 2-9. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
March 2
Jennifer…
ROCKPORT — Upon the recommendation of Camden Hills Regional High School senior Fran Woodworth,…
ROCKLAND —The City of Rockland is declaring an emergency parking ban. Parking of any vehicles upon all of the city streets from 3:00 p.m.…
SOUTH THOMASTON – Paul A. Mahonen, Sr., 66, died unexpectedly Monday, March 12, 2018, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, after a medical emergency at his home Sunday.
A Celebration of…
ROCKLAND - Timothy James Kennard, 61, son of Ralph B. and Ernestine Reita Greenlaw Kennard, passed away in his own home in Rockland, Friday March 9, 2018.
If you knew Tim, we hope you…
Safety, Quality, location
ROCKLAND – Following recent threats made at Oceanside High School and the middle school, students came forward to report those threats. Superintendent John McDonald believes that the actions of…
WARREN - Mitsuko Enomoto Reed (Mitsi), 91 years old, of Warren died peacefully Friday evening, March 9, 2018, at home.
She is survived by her children, Larry John Reed and his wife Rhonda,…
SWANVILLE — June L. Roberts, 90 of Swanville passed away on March 12, 2018 at Harbor Hill.
A graveside memorial will be held in the summer. Arrangements are under the care of Riposta…
ROCKLAND – Cynthia Barbour Packard, 85, died Sunday, March 11, 2018, surrounded by her family at the Sussman House in Rockport.
Born in Boothbay, August 26, 1932, she was the daughter of…
ROCKLAND – Alma Louise (Smith) Cobb, 93, died peacefully, Friday, March 9, 2018 at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport.
Born in Orrington, June 11, 1924, she was the daughter of Milton…
speed and alcohol are contributing factors, police say
Rockport firefighters and Rockport and Camden police responded to a single-car crash on Meadow Street in Rockport tonight just after 7:30 p.m. While the driver was able to exit the car,…
paper bag fee decision postponed for more discussion
ROCKLAND – Effective Jan 1, 2019, with few exceptions, retailers in Rockland are to forego providing single-use bags and Styrofoam carry-out containers to customers. The paper bag fee initially…
ROCKLAND — Eileen Troester, 89, entered the presence of her Savior, the Lord Jesus, March 3, 2018 from her home. Friends and relatives are invited to visit from 5 to 7 p.m.,…
THOMASTON – Patricia 'Pat' Mayo, 80, died surrounded by her loving family, Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Sussman House in Rockport.
Born in Rockland, April 26, 1937, she was the daughter of…
ROCKLAND – In previous days, the fire department walked through Fisher Engineering to see what the facility looks like under normal conditions. Potential candidates were interviewed for the…
