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. …
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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…
Obituary
WALDO — Glenice McIntyre, 88, of Waldo and Camden, died peacefully in Camden on Oct. 27, 2016.
Glenice was the daughter of Millard and Bertha Gibbs of Brooks. She attended Morse Memorial…
Obituary
OWLS HEAD — Edward W. “Ned” Gaunce, 77, former vice-president and treasurer of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home in Fairfield, died unexpectedly on Oct. 27, 2016, with his wife at his side, in the home…
Fir Boughs, hay bales, and plastic .... Election from H - - - .... Fire safety
It’s that time again, isn’t it, when the leaves are falling faster and faster, when the sky can’t settle down, but alternates between breezy blue to gray/black and menacing? Yes, it’s…
Camden Police Department...
CAMDEN — Camden Police announced Monday that Pearl Street will be closed to traffic from 5 to 9 p.m.
Traffic barriers will be placed at the intersections of Pearl and Oak streets, and Pearl…
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APPLETON — Edward Parra, 73, passed away on Oct. 24, 2016, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, after suffering a cardiac event that morning, with his family by his side.
Born in Las Cruses…
Obituary
CAMDEN — Harold Moore Lamb - retired U.S. Navy captain, husband, father, community leader and sailor - died of natural causes at age 93 on Oct. 26, 2016. Harold's infectious enthusiasm for…
Opinion
I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself to the Waldo County voters and to explain my reasons for running for the position of Waldo County Probate Judge. My name is Susan C. Thiem…
Rockland City Council candidate Larry Pritchett will be the guest on Monday’s Chris Wolf Show. Pritchett will talk about his views on what is challenging Rockland and how his goals as a city…
Obituary
OWLS HEAD - Ellen H. Bray, 87, passed away on Oct. 9, 2016, fulfilling her wish, with the help of dedicated caregivers, to be able to die peacefully at home.
Ellen was born at home in Owls…
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Penbaypilot.com writers, photographers earn Maine Press awards for stories, videos, special projects
Writers and editors of the Penobscot Bay Pilot (penbaypilot.com) took home a variety of first, second, third and special project awards, in the…
ROCKPORT — Meagan M. Collier, 23, of Sidney, was charged by Rockport police Friday morning, Oct. 28, with Possession of a Firearm of Public School Property,” after a loaded Glock.380 fell out of…
Lincoln and Knox County courts
Kenneth Hatch, on indefinite unpaid leave from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, was due in Knox County Court on Oct. 27 for a deferred disposition conference. However, the case was continued…
Obituary
WATERVILLE - Shirley Mildred Norton, 89, widow of Maynard L. Norton, died Oct. 25, 2016, at her home in Waterville. Born in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, on April 14, 1927, she was the daughter…
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CAMDEN - Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Harold M. Lamb, husband of Barbara Lamb, died Oct. 26, 2016, at Pen Bay Medical Center, with his family by his side.
A complete obituary will be published…
Center for Maine Contemporary Art
Color, form and shape are the focus of her work. Swirls of paint move across the canvas. Inspired by the oil slicks on pavement after the rain, these paintings explore iridescent and fluorescent…
Obituary
SEARSPORT - Stacy Ann Walker, 49, of Searsport, went home peacefully to her Lord and Savior on Oct. 25, 2016, in Rockport, surrounded by her family. She was born April 12, 1967, in Bangor, the…
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CAMDEN - Marny Schonegevel Emanuel, 93, died Oct. 22, 2016, at Quarry Hill in Camden. Marny was the widow of Albert Emanuel II, who died Oct. 27, 2007.
A complete obituary will be published…
ROCKLAND — A Rockland man has been charged with operating under the influence of drugs and two counts of drug possession after a two-…
I strongly encourage voters who think that Senator Michael Thibodeau's campaign is only funded by in state money to become better acquainted with the facts. As of October 24, Thibodeau's campaign…
Judge sets bail at $25,000 cash
ROCKLAND — A Warren man accused of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old boy remains in the Knox County Jail on $25,000 cash bail after his…
Man allegedly blew powder into woman’s face before possible assault
Lincolnville — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office has released a sketch of a man suspected in a possible sexual assault.
Deputy Cassandra McDonald received the report Oct. 1 from a female…
FRANKFORT — A Stockton Springs woman was arrested following an investigation into an early October burglary in the town of Frankfort.
Rene Martin, 18, has been charged with burglary and…
ROCKLAND — Hoboken Gardens, which for many years occupied its corner at 310 Commercial Street in Rockport, officially cut the ribbon at a new location at 15 Tillson Ave, in Rockland Wednesday,…
You can tell from the way Jonathan Fulford has run his campaign that, if elected, he will truly represent the people of Waldo County. As a Clean…
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APPLETON — Edward "Eddie" Parra, 73, of Appleton, died Oct. 24, 2016, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Eddie had been a Little League umpire in Midcoast Maine for many decades.
A…
ROCKLAND — A Knox County grand jury handed down 12 indictments Oct. 25, which represented 30 counts against 11 defendants, including an…
SINGLE PARENTS IN POVERTY: The crisis no one will name
Thousands of Maine children are living in poverty because of a crisis that goes unnamed. It is creating a generation of children who struggle in school, will have a hard time qualifying for a…
Obituary
ANGELUS OAKS, Calif. — William A. Titus, of Appleton, died on Oct. 20, 2016, in California. He was 89.
He is survived by his son, William Titus Jr.; his grandchildren, Alissa Kimbrough and…
Board of Selectmen say goodbye, good luck to Cathy Hardy...
LINCOLNVILLE — The nonprofit Spirit of America Foundation was established in Augusta in 1990 to honor volunteerism, with the first award, from Augusta Mayor William Burney, given to Alma Jones on…
If you are a property owner, you probably know that a portion of your Property Tax Bill is apportioned to Knox County Government. Though almost always increasing annually…
A library is more than a house for books. In Rockport, the library is also a place where people gather and share mutual interests; attend cultural events; get help from the librarian/ tech tutors…
Tower rededicated as a World War I memorial
CAMDEN — It was cold and blustery Sunday, Oct. 23 at the top of Mt. Battie, but that did not stop a crowd of people from attending a re-dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly…
Oct. 25
Rockland is holding a public information meeting Oct. 25, at 6 p.m. at the City Hall to outline the current condition of the city’s aging sewer system and wastewater treatment facility…
Obituary
ROCKLAND — James R. Dudley, 92, died peacefully on Oct. 21, 2016, surrounded by his family, at the Sussman House in Rockport.
Born in Rockland on Oct. 15, 1924, he was the son of Walter L.…
Obituary
OWLS HEAD - Norman Stanley passed away on Oct. 22, 2016, very peacefully at the age of 100, at the Sussman House, with his family at his side. His longevity can be attributed to having Shredded…
Wednesday show
David F. Emery has worn many hats during his career. A native of Rockland, he has served his state and the nation as a two-term state representative, a four-term congressman, and as the deputy…
It’s a trend
CAMDEN — This year, Camden residents are not waiting until the final hour to show their interest in this year’s election. As of October 24, the town of approximately 4,100 citizens has issued …
ROCKPORT — Rockport police reported the following activity Oct. 11-20. An arrest or summons does not apply guilt. A person charged with a…
Taking a closer look at the issues
CAMDEN — Perhaps you haven’t voted, yet. And perhaps you haven’t decided for whom to cast your ballot. If that is you, and you live in Senatorial District 12 (pretty much Knox County) then watch…
Obituary
HOPE – Wayne Henry Smith, 74, went to be with his Lord on Oct. 20, 2016, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, after suffering a cardiac event the previous day.
Born in Rockland on Jan. 21,…
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CUYAHOGA, Ohio — Carlene Ruth Wooster King, 73, crossed the finish line of her earthly race on Oct. 22, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale King; and her mother, Leona Wooster;…
In recent weeks, Rockland has hired the law firm Bernstein Shur for its legal needs. At a meeting of the Midcoast Economic Development District, representatives expressed a lack of workforce…
Service notice
ROCKLAND – A memorial service for Wyman Philbrook, 81, who passed away on Oct. 13, 2016, at Pen Bay Medical Center, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m. at the Union Church on Vinalhaven…
Notice
ROCKLAND – William B. T. “Bill” Ronalds, 73, died unexpectedly on Oct. 20, 2016, of natural causes at his home.
A full obituary with service details will be published.
Arrangements are…
Obituary
BELFAST - M. Stella Pelletier, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 22, 2016, due to complications from dementia. Her parents, Augustin J. and M. Adele Dionne, predeceased her along…
Driver told officer he was reaching for cellphone...
CAMDEN — A Lincolnville man crashed his car on Simonton Road in Camden Monday around 2:10 p.m., a crash that occurred, he said, when he went to reach for his cellphone.
Kevin Curit, 41, was…
I am a Belfast resident working hard to get Jonathan Fulford elected as the next state senator for Waldo County. I heard him speak at the Waldo County Candidates Forum held on Sept. 28 at the…
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Oct. 13-20. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Sept. 9 (late entry)
Amy S. Craig, 42,…
