APPLETON — Knox County Sheriff’s deputies Sunday collected and photographed materials that appeared to come from the Klu Klux Klan, after a woman in Appleton found it at the end of her driveway…
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CHATHAM, Va. — Published New Testament theologian, devout member of the clergy for over 66 years, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, John Samuel Ruef died Oct. 31, 2016,…
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Oct. 29 - Nov. 3. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Oct. 22 - Nov. 2. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
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BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Oct. 17-28.
Belfast
Barbara B. and Steven G.…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Superior Court Oct. 7-27.
Brandi J. Littlefield, 28, of Belfast, probation violation in Morrill Aug. 7, 2014, 56…
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WALDOBORO — Darrell L. Merrifield, 53, died Nov. 3, 2016, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born Aug. 10, 1963, in Augusta to Lyman and Hester Merrifield. He grew up in Jefferson, and…
Lincolnville residents are lucky to have choices this year when they elect their next select board representative, and although I'm not a Lincolnville resident myself, I wanted to offer a few…
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CAMDEN — Cheryl Dexter “Sherry” Armbrecht, 71, died unexpectedly, surrounded by her family, on Monday, Oct. 31, 2016, at Eastern Maine Medical Center. Born in Salem, Mass., she was the daughter of…
FREEDOM — Driver inexperience led to a unique vehicle accident on Ayer Ridge Road in Freedom on Nov. 3.
Waldo County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Mulligan was patrolling the area when he observed…
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CUSHING - Gerald Austin Smith, 87, passed away peacefully on Oct. 26, 2016, surrounded by his family at his home in Cushing.
Born in Cushing on Nov. 16, 1928, he was the son of Herbert and…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Superior Court and Rockland District Court from Oct. 24-Nov. 4
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Lincolnville is faced with a unique situation this coming election. A valued select board member and life-long community member is ending her term early, leaving a seven-month opening. Board of…
The easy choice – Owen Casas
In an election year full of tough decisions at both the local and national level, I'm relieved to be faced with an easy choice for Maine's House District 94…
Susan Longley has been an innovative probate judge. No doubt one of her most successful innovations has been the institution of a mediation system for disputed family cases, such as guardianships…
Tragically, I can't vote for my dad, Ed Glaser, for Rockland City Council. But I can urge you to! I can't imagine a better person to be on the council. And not just because he's my dad. He's been…
Waldo County
We have the opportunity in Waldo County to re-elect a judge of probate whose work over the past years has benefited those who appear in her court and the taxpayers. How lucky can we get? Judge…
I've known Sen. Mike Thibodeau for more than a decade. He has worked hard for the people in Waldo County. I know this because he helped my family sort through a very complex issue when we needed…
I would like you to support Rosie Gerry in his bid for Lincolnville Board of Selectmen. I feel that his prior years on the board and vast knowledge of the town make him the best candidate for this…
Maine Drug Enforcement Agency said Nov. 4 that a Stockton Springs woman and U.S. citizen living in Mexico have been charged with allegedly selling methamphetamine.
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The Wiscasset School Department has found its next special services director up the coast. The School Committee Thursday night met in a closed-door session, then re-opened the meeting and voted 4-…
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The Great State of Maine can stake claim to many different strengths that are unique to us. We…
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LIBERTY - RoAnn M. Blood, 67, of Liberty, passed away on Nov. 2, 2016, in Belfast. She was born April 1, 1949, in Camden, to Arthur and Alberta (Acorn) Blood Jr.
RoAnn grew up in Morrill and…
Overseer of the voting booth, the hub of the community
The unsung heroes in all Midcoast towns are the municipal clerks. You may not know them, but they probably know you, or at least, your vital birth, marriage and death stats. These are the quiet,…
The League of Women Voters of Maine and the Maine Secretary of State have both produced in-depth and information guides to the five initiatives and one bond measure that is before all Maine voters…
ROCKPORT — The Educational Technician who took a handgun to Camden-Rockport Elementary School has resigned, according to a Nov. 3 news release from the superintendent’s office.
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Man shoots his fingers; boy shoots his foot
A Phippsburg man is recovering today from a self-inflicted rifle wound he sustained yesterday near Popham Beach, according to the Maine Dept. of Public Safety.
Thomas…
The Camden-Rockport Middle School is hosting its annual Veterans Day assembly November 10 in the middle school gymnasium. The school has invited veterans to attend through the VFW and…
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Oct. 17-21.
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CAMDEN — Camden Fire Department’s Engine 4 and ladder truck are both sporting colorful artistic banners featuring messages about fire…
Robbin’s Lumber, Surge Hydro, former paper mill
Tomorrow, Thursday, November 4, U.S. Senator Angus King will tour Robbins Lumber Company in Searsmont and Surge Hydro in Belfast. At Robbins Lumber, King will…
Opinion
First, I want to thank you for continuously reelecting me to serve as your Waldo County Judge of Probate. Today, I also write to…
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LIBERTY — RoAnn M. Blood, 67, of Liberty, died Nov. 2, 2016, in Belfast.
Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave. in…
BELFAST — The following Unified Criminal Court cases were closed in Waldo County from Oct. 14-27.
Daniel C. Randall, 36, of Liberty, unlawful possession of a…
ROCKLAND — Rockland and Rockport fire departments participated in a joint training Oct. 26 on vehicle extrication.
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BANGOR and FRANKFORT — Robert Earl Bacon Jr., 54, of Bangor, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Nov. 1, 2016, at a local hospital, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with alcohol…
ROCKPORT — Work continues in earnest this week at the Mid-Coast Solid Waste Corporation transfer facility on Union Street in Rockport, work that involves installing a subsurface dam between the…
WINTERPORT — A Brewer woman was arrested Oct. 29 following a report of domestic violence.
Amy Pinkham, 34, has been charged with domestic assault and violating conditions of relase.
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PORT CLYDE - Jane Scarpino, 98, longtime resident of Port Clyde, passed away peacefully on Oct. 27, 2016, at the Highlands in Topsham. She was born Jan. 13, 1918, in Mt. Vernon, N.Y., the daughter…
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WARREN – Robert I. “Bob” Blackman, 63, died unexpectedly Oct. 29, 2016, at his home.
Born in Rockland on Jan. 2, 1953, he was the son of Irving W. and Frances Marsh Blackman. Educated in…
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CUMBERLAND - It is with immense sorrow that we announce the passing of Janet Ruby Erickson on Oct. 29, 2016.
Janet was born Oct. 29, 1956, in Mexico, Maine, to Eliot & Leatrice Gamage.…
BROOKS — A Brooks man was arrested Oct. 30 and charged with two counts of assault following a report of domestic violence.
Daniel Lane, 41, was arrested following an investigation by Waldo…
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MONTVILLE — Elizabeth Ilgenfritz, 65, of Montville, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 27, 2016, in Portland. Elizabeth was born in Iowa City, Iowa, on Jan. 16, 1951, to Richard and Betty (Doyle)…
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BROOKSVILLE, Fla. – Marion Brackett, 80, longtime Rockland resident and wife of the late Albert Brackett, died Oct. 30, 2016, at Brooksville Senior Living Center after an extended illness.
A…
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ROCKLAND and UNION — Marian H. Ginn, 99, died peacefully on Oct. 27, 2016, surrounded by loving friends and family, at the Wadsworth Home in Union.
Born in Warren on Feb. 4, 1917, she was…
BELFAST — Concerned citizens met for a second time in an effort to address Belfast’s issue of homelessness. This meeting, which largely focused on increasing community awareness of the issue, took…
BELFAST— The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Oct. 25-30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Oct. 21 (late entry)
Trey Martin, 24, of…
VFW also sponsoring nationwide essay contest for high school students
BELFAST — The flags hung in downtown Belfast by Belfast’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW Legion Post 43) were taken down Oct. 26, in preparation for the coming winter.
The flags, the majority…
LINCOLNVILLE — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report that a “large number” of political signs supporting Probate Judge Susan Longley have been recently stolen or damaged. …
Halloween is all about kids and candy and well, adult kids, too. Give someone a reason to dress up and they tend to go a little crazy. Halloween in Camden and Rockport is no exception as…
