ROCKPORT — Megan Brackett, finance director for the town of Rockport, has propelled the town’s budget process and plan into the spotlight before her peers across the country.
In December,…
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ROCKLAND — Steven R. Roberts, 68, of Rockland died Saturday, January 13, 2018 surrounded by his wife and children at the Sussman House in Rockport following a very brief illness. Steve came to…
CAMDEN — Two New York City residents charged by Camden Police Detective Curt Andrick with felony theft and burglary, following a series of…
ROCKLAND – Marie F. Kavanagh, 63, died Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at South Portland Nursing Home, following a brief illness.
Born in Rockland, May 5, 1954, she was the…
NORTHPORT — On Saturday, January 20, the Waldo County Dispatch Center received a 911 report of a crash that occurred on the Belfast Road, Route 52, in Northport. It was reported…
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AUGUSTA – Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan has been released and it includes a variety of highway, airport, bridge and ferry…
WALDOBORO — Waldoboro police responded to 91 calls for service from Jan. 9-17. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest or summons…
ROCKPORT — Rockport police reported the following activity Jan. 6-16. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. A person charged with a crime…
Sitting by the hearth ... a year on .... skating on Norton
Don and I spent Christmas week playing gin rummy, sitting in front of the blazing fire. My snowbird friend was back for the holidays, as Florida is no place to be for Christmas. (My opinion only,…
BELFAST — It was standing room only at the Maine Second Congressional District Democratic Primary Candidate Forum at The University of Maine Hutchinson Center Jan. 21.
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All food currently cooked at South School, reheated at high school
ROCKLAND – A kitchen where food can actually be cooked. An elevator for the disabled. Improved traffic flow, and many more parking spots.
A start date for RSU 13’s proposed renovations to…
Organizers proclaim 2018 ‘Year of Women’
AUGUSTA— Police estimate that between 3,000 to 4,500 men, women and children went to the Maine State House on Saturday, Jan. 20, as part of a nationwide ‘Women’s March’ rally held in 35 states in…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Jan. 7-19. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Dec. 31 (late entry)
…BELFAST — The Waldo County Grand Jury handed down 14 indictments Jan. 10-11. An indictment does not imply guilt.
Tina M. Woodard, 51, of Belfast, criminal…
ROCKLAND – The smoke coming from the roof of Fisher Engineering could be seen from a distance, yet the fire that prompted a response from Rockland and its mutual aid departments had nothing to do…
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ISLESBORO — The Maine Dept. of Marine Resource has granted an experimental aquaculture lease in waters northeast of Flat Island on Islesboro for the cultivation of blue mussels. DMR granted the…
Moves one step closer to $50,000 college scholarship
CAMDEN — Conrad Rocknak, a sixth grade student at Camden Rockport Middle School won the school competition of the National Geographic Bee on Tuesday, January 9th, 2018 and a chance at a $50,000…
WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND — Charlotte I. (Moore) Fernald Fraser, 92, formerly of Camden and Bowdoin passed away October 30, 2017, while residing at Brightview Westminster Ridge, Westminster, Maryland…
Warning: Rain and warm temperatures late last week deteriorated ice conditions
Game wardens are urging anyone accessing Maine’s lake and ponds to exercise extreme caution. Following yesterday’s rescue of three people from Long Pond in Southwest Harbor, at least nine more…
Cited for his work ethic and commitment
ROCKLAND – The Lowe family has add another title of distinction to their fire-fighting pedigree. On Thursday, Jan. 18, Patrick Lowe officially accepted the title of lieutenant during a ceremony at…
Coast Guard ice breakers Tackle and Bridle continue to steadily break ice in the Penobscot River Thursday to help the broken ice drift down river and out to sea.
The…
ICEBORO — The small village of Iceboro in the town of Richmond was the location of an earthquake this evening. Richmond, near Wiscasset, at 7:43 p.m. shuddered with an earthquake magnitude of 1.9…
CAMDEN – Thomas Clark Putnam, M.D., 87, husband of Barbara Biltz Putnam, died surrounded by his family, Monday, January 15, 2018, at Quarry Hill in Camden.
Born in…
ROCKLAND – Rockland stakeholders have recently submitted ideas that may make the city more attractive, including cross country trails and rock climbing in the quarries. A seaweed conference and…
VIRGINIA (MATTHEWS) MILLER
July 18, 1929 – January 15, 2018
Virginia was a beautiful and talented woman. She was born in Catskill, New York and met Clayton in college. They married…
NORTHPORT — A Bar Harbor woman was transported to Waldo County General Hospital for examination following an afternoon crash on Route 1 Jan. 16, according to Chief Jason Trundy, of the Waldo…
Jan. 17 meeting
CAMDEN — The School Administrative District 28 School Board (Camden-Rockport K-8) has postponed its Jan. 17 to Jan. 24, from 7 to 10 p.m., with the location to be announced.
The…
Case headed to Knox County grand jury
ROCKLAND — A 19-year-old South Thomaston woman has been charged with manslaughter in connection with a May 2017 car crash that killed a male…
If you fall through the ice, you should not attempt to climb out immediately. Instead, kick to the surface and get horizontal in the water. Once horizontal, try to slide forward onto the ice. When…
BELFAST — A Belfast man is facing several charges following an early morning confrontation with a homeowner on Waterville Road Jan. 13.
Brian E. Fogg, 27, was arrested and…
The Knox County Administrative Offices, Knox County Superior Court, and Rockland District Court are all closed today, Wednesday January 17, 2018 due to the storm.
The…
BELFAST – Walter Elwell passed away January 10th at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Walter was born at Waldo County Hospital in Belfast on January 31, 1950 to Kathleen (Pease) and Howard Charles…
The brief respite from the ice and snow is over and meteorologists are telling us that a winter storm warning is on the docket for Jan 17. This means five to 10 inches of snow, and it could be…
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Belfast, Maine — Maine adults who want to return to college are invited to learn about the first steps to take toward…
On January 14, shortly after 5 p.m. the Waldo County Communications Center received a report from a man reporting that he had been robbed at a Bog Road home in Jackson.
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CAMDEN – Thomas C. Putnam, M.D., 87, husband of Barbara Biltz Putnam, died surrounded by his family, Monday, January 15, 2018, at Quarry Hill in Camden. A Memorial Service will be held at 2…
ROCKPORT - Alfred Ockenfels, 72, affectionately known as ‘The Chief’, passed away peacefully, Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Born in…
ROCKLAND – Gary W. Ames, 69, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at his home in Milford.
Born in Rockland, August 3, 1949, he was the son of Denis E.…
CAMDEN — John “Jack” Richard Williams, Sr., 90, of Camden, died January 8, 2018 at Windward Gardens in Camden. Born July, 9, 1927 in Rockland, he was the son of William Grierson and Medora Lillian…
CAMDEN/ROCKPORT — The Animal Control Officer for Camden and Rockport, Mark Bennett, is reminding dog owners that the extended deadline to…
Donate Jan. 25 or Jan. 30
Severe winter weather has had a tremendous impact on blood donations already this year, with more than 200 blood drives forced to cancel, according to the American Red Cross. As a result, more…
Invites nominations for 2018 eco-Excellence Awards
from all 73 member communities by January 19
CAMDEN ‘— Camden Select Board Member Alison McKellar has received an ecomaine eco-Excellence Award in the Individual category.
"Behind every recycling statistic is a person who makes a…
The deadline for free arsenic well tests has been extended to February 28 for all well owners in Camden and Rockport.
Due to the success of the program, the Camden and Rockport…
WARREN – Vernon Bradeen, Jr., 51, died unexpectedly, surrounded by his loving family, early, Friday, January 12, 2018.
Born in Bangor, December 19, 1966, he was the only boy out of six…
Living over the store ...... too much light? ..... island basketball
SWANVILLE — John S. Bryant Sr., 84 of Swanville, passed away January 12, 2018 at Harbor Hill in Belfast. He was born in Swanville on September 6, 1933 to John and Mabel (Craig) Bryant. John…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Jan. 8-11.
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WARREN – Kay F. Leary, 82, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, Thursday, January 11, 2018.
Born in Thomaston, July 11, 1935 she was one of twelve children born to…
ROCKLAND — A Rockland man was arrested Jan. 9 after police say he assaulted his mother and damaged items in the house, including a computer.…
David D. Wellman, 66, died unexpectedly on January 8, 2018 at Lincoln Health – Miles Campus. David was born in Damariscotta, Maine to James and Virginia (Creamer) Wellman. He grew up in…
