Joanne R., 38 years old — “and pushing 60,” she said — has worked since she was 11…
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It’s impossible to make it as a mother living on low wages
Santa’s arrival, today!
The annual Festival of Lights celebration in downtown Rockland is on schedule to kick off the holidays and the shopping season this weekend.
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CAMDEN — Laverne A. (Young) Dickson, 98, widow of William C. Dickson, died Nov. 22, 2016, at the Sussman House in Rockport. She had lived in Waldoboro for more than 30 years before moving to…
Maine State police said Tuesday evening, Nov. 22, that 10 vehicles were involved in four separate crashes on the turnpike in Hallowell. The crashes caused backups in the southbound…
A favorite on the show, Miners Creek ensures an hour of lively talk and great music. Miners Creek combines folk; Latin, classic rock, Appalachian and old timey tunes, and classical music to create…
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SANDWICH, Mass. — The Rev. Dr. John H. Thomas, who was affiliated with Saint John's Episcopal Church in Sandwich Village for nearly 60 years, died peacefully on Nov. 18, 2016, in his home at 178…
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Wayne R. Knight, 70, passed away Nov. 18, 2016, at home. Born in Bangor to the late Paul and Georgie Knight; he grew up in Newburgh.
Wayne proudly served in the United States Army and was a…
BELFAST — A Northport man is facing multiple charges following a tip-off by Belfast’s McDonalds staff of a possible driver operating under the influence.
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Annual Mt. Battie tradition gets underway
A dedicated crew set out under sunny skies Saturday morning, Nov. 19, to once again erect the Mt. Battie Star over Penobscot Bay. It is an annual tradition in its 50th year now, and the star…
Maine State Police plan to have additional troopers on patrol and their plane in the air for the long Thanksgiving weekend. Colonel Robert Williams said troopers will be looking for aggressive,…
Obituary
CUSHING — Thelma “Terry” Niedermann Dodge, 92, died Nov. 17, 2016, at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born in Cushing on Nov. 11, 1924, she was the first daughter of Clarence H. and Rose L. (Schmid…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded at the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Oct. 31 - Nov. 11.
Belfast
Edward G. and Sharma N…
ROCKLAND — A Rockland man remains in jail after he allegedly threatened to harm a woman with a machete.
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‘We are open, we are honest, we are fair’
ROCKLAND — By a unanimous Council vote, Rockland City Councilor William Clayton has been elected mayor for the city. Councilors elect Larry Pritchett and Ed Glaser were also sworn in to their…
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MILO — Warren "Cobby" Small, 61, of Milo and formerly of Belfast, passed away Nov. 19, 2016. Born July 5, 1955 in Belfast to Lewis E. and Florine (Goodell) Small, Cobby graduated in 1973 from…
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WALDOBORO - Ronald S. Miller Sr., 69, of Waldoboro, passed away on Nov. 19, 2016, peacefully at home, with family by his side. He was born May 29, 1947, in Rockland, to Conrad and Lilla (Johnson)…
In Rockland, during the past two weeks, the second phase of the Old County Road project started. A discussion regarding mutual aid EMS provisions allowed for concerns to be addressed. Three people…
Sign orchards .... Hunting as a season ..... Buy local, give local
I live with a man who is prone to posting appropriate comic strips around the house, appropriate by his lights, that is. One that survived many years on our refrigerator door had Snoopy sitting on…
Effective Dec. 1, no vehicles shall be parked within the maintained limits of any Rockland street, municipal parking lot, public way or sidewalk between 2…
BELFAST — The following Unified Criminal Court cases were closed in Waldo County from Nov. 11-17.
Hendrick E. Andrews, 20, of Auburn, disorderly conduct (…
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Nov. 8-18. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Nov. 8
Craig…
STOCKTON SPRINGS — Two people were injured in a Nov. 19 collision involving two vehicles on Old County Road.
Waldo County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Merl Reed responded to the scene, where a…
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ROCKLAND – Marcia D. Benner, 50, died unexpectedly Nov. 13, 2016, surrounded by loved ones, at her home.
Born in Damariscotta on May 12, 1966, she was the daughter of Daniel and Ella Benner…
MONROE — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating several mailboxes that were burned in Waldo County Nov. 18.
Law enforcement was contacted the following morning when…
NORTHPORT — A Northport man was arrested Nov. 19, following the report of a domestic incident occurring at a residence on Beech Hill Road.
Dustin Barrows, 33, is facing multiple charges…
The Camden-Rockport School Board agreed November 16 to pursue building a new Camden-Rockport Middle School. The vote…
WALDOBORO — Waldoboro police responded to 119 calls for service from Nov. 7-14. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest or…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Nov. 7-11.
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FRIENDSHIP — In the early hours of Nov. 15, 2016, Christopher Robert Delano, 52, slipped away to be with his Lord to a new world of rest and peace, leaving life's struggles and pains behind.
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What a community can do
A few weeks ago, I witnessed something I had not seen only but once before in my life. A little more than 50 years ago, Ivan Young’s cattle barn burned fast in a few hours one fall night. The…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Waldo County Superior Court.
William J. Jamison, of Searsport, and Belinda S. Jamison, of Winterport, were married June 17,…
Immediate focus on opening warming center for those in need
BELFAST — The Belfast Homeless Coalition met again Nov. 17, to discuss the next steps in the process of helping Belfast’s homeless population. While the long term goal remains to open an actual…
The Legislature’s investigative arm Thursday released preliminary results of its review of the Maine State Lottery, saying that while academic research shows lottery sales increase as socio-…
ROCKPORT — Rockport police reported the following activity Nov. 4-6. An arrest or summons does not apply guilt. A person charged with a…
With demolition work on the old Bath Viaduct about wrapped up, contractors are beginning to build the new Bath Viaduct. The Maine Department of Transportation wants drivers to know what…
From Augusta
House Democrats on Friday chose Assistant Majority Leader Sara Gideon, D-Freeport, as their nominee for Speaker of the House and Reps. Erin Herbig, D-Belfast, and Jared Golden, D-…
Gala dinner and awards at Samoset Resort
The Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce Year in Review Awards Gala and Annual Meeting took place at the Samoset Resort November 18. More than 350…
CAMDEN — Camden police reported the following activity from Oct. 3-31. An arrest or summons does not apply guilt. A person charged with a…
More than 300 take to the sidewalk
By all accounts — police, organizers, participants and onlookers – the Nov. 19 march that organizers defined as a walk of “solidarity for all the groups of people that President-Elect Donald Trump…
ROCKLAND — A Rockland woman was sentenced Nov. 17 in Knox County Unified Court to 30 months in prison after she pleaded guilty to drug…
Judge sets bail at $25,000 cash
ROCKLAND — A Union man who was arrested by Maine State Police Nov. 17 and charged with assaulting his girlfriend and her two children at the…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Superior Court and Rockland District Court from Nov. 7-18.
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Grade 9 High Honors: Genevieve Bracher, Sophia Campbell, Tysen DeWaard, Sarah Fiske, Tanner Hilt, Alison Linares Mendoza Honors: Nicholas Bajor, Pearl Benjamin, Anthony Benson,…
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WALDOBORO — Rody Conway, 79, was killed suddenly in a tragic auto accident on Nov. 16, 2016. Rody was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, soldier, teacher and friend. He will…
Maine State Police arrested a Union man Nov. 17 and charged him with assaulting his girlfriend and her two children at the home he shares with them on the Searsmont Road, according to a…
Public Works crews installed wreaths downtown this week...
CAMDEN — The rainy weather outside the American Legion Hall in Camden did not dampen the spirits of Camden Garden Club members, spouses and friends on Nov. 16, when they gathered as they have for…
ROCKLAND — A two vehicle crash Nov. 17 around 9:55 a.m. at the intersection of Brewster and Cedar Streets sent one driver to the hospital.…
Obituary
MORRILL — Norma (Roberts) Woodbury, 88, of Morrill, has gone to meet her Beloved Francis, having passed peacefully on Nov. 16, 2016.
Norma was the beloved matriarch of the Woodbury family,…
CAMDEN — A young barred owl is now under the watchful eye of wild bird rehabilitators Diane Winn and Marc Payne of Avian Haven in Freedom. The owl was found sitting on the ground, in the leaves on…
District Attorney’s office will not prosecute attempted murder charge at this time
ROCKLAND — A Rockland man who has been accused of setting fire to a mobile home while three people, including a six-year-old child, were…
