Fire marshal investigators say Sunday morning's fire in Boothbay started in a first floor living room but they have not yet pinpointed the cause, according to Steve McCausland, Public Safety…

CAMDEN — On Tuesday, Oct. 11, during the business day, Washington Street in downtown Camden - from Elm to Mechanic streets - will be closed to all thru traffic and deliveries. In addition, Bayview…

BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Oct. 1-7. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Sept. 24 (late entries)

Thadeous  Macleod…

A helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod hoisted a climber Saturday, Oct. 8, from a cliff near the Precipice Trail in Acadia National Park.

At about 1:45 p.m., a watchstander…

BELFAST — A group of concerned citizens met at Belfast Library Oct. 5 to discuss the issue of homelessness in Belfast, and brainstorm ways to potentially address the problem before the…

Update: According to Steve McCausland, State Public Information officer, the state fire marshal’s office says two people have been killed and four…

ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from Sept. 26-30.

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ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Superior Court and Rockland District Court from Sept. 26-Oct. 7.

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Sept. 29 - Oct. 6. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

Sept. 24 (late entry)

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ROCKLAND — Craigslist may be the largest classified advertisement websites in the world, but meeting up with strangers can get sketchy. And enough deals have gone bad —robberies, rapes, assaults,…

Owen Casas, I-Rockport, is seeking the House seat for District 94, which comprises Camden, Rockport and Islesboro.

Owen Casas was born and raised in Washington, Maine, and now lives…

Hurricane Hunters, those trained pilots who fly investigatory missions directly into eyewalls to help forecast hurricane intensity and…

ROCKLAND — Impassioned was the only way the mood could be interpreted Monday evening, Oct 3, at Rockland City Hall as city councilors proceeded with their agenda-setting meeting. When it came time…

THOMASTON — Since 1818 a bridge has spanned the St. George River in Thomaston connecting the mainland to the St. George Peninsula. Upgraded in 1892 and again in 1927 it continued to serve until…

ROCKLAND — The following divorces were finalized in Rockland District Court in Aug. and Sept. 

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Over the next month and into November, as Manager of your Mid-Coast Solid Waste transfer facility, I and a representative of ecomaine will be meeting with the public and our member select boards…

HOPE — Way down the end of Peasetown Road, Hope Fire Chief Clarence Keller said one of the two property owners on the road kept smelling smoke, but couldn’t find the source. For nearly four weeks…

John Malcolm Schetky, 66, died Sept. 29, 2016, at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was the son of Malcolm and Lois Schetky of Hallam, Pa.

John was born May 29, 1950, in Fort Ord, Calif. He…

Careless disposal of smoking materials appears to have caused the Oct. 2 fire at the Freedom Center transitional home in Dresden, Sgt. Ken Grimes of the State Fire Marshal’s Office said Thursday…

ROCKLAND — A Rockland man who was charged Sept. 30 with the alleged sexual assault of two young girls, ages 12 and 13, remains in custody at…

Emily Trask-Eaton, D-Waldoboro, seeks to represent House District 91, which comprises Friendship, part of Union, Waldoboro and Washington.

I grew up in the fishing village of…

The 2016 fall foliage report from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry reports moderate to high color spreading throughout Maine. Northern Maine and the western mountains…

WALDOBORO — Waldoboro police responded to 116 calls for service from Sept. 19-26. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest…

Incumbent Waldo County Judge of Probate Susan W. Longley has announced her campaign for reelection.

"I run for re-election for Waldo County Judge of Probate because I deeply value the many…

AUGUSTA — Law enforcement officials Tuesday evening reported that 3-year-old Lenore Wilson of Augusta was turned into Augusta Police, after she was reported missing earlier in the day, triggering…

ROCKLAND — A Rockland woman has been charged with allegedly setting a fire that swept through her home to the second floor and caused heavy…

Elinor Goldberg, D-Hope, is seeking the seat representing House District 95, which comprises Appleton, Hope, part of Union, and Warren.

I have lived and worked…

PORT CLYDE —  Maine’s Operation Game Thief is offering a reward of $2,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in the sinking of Anthony Hooper’s lobster boat…

CAMDEN — Traffic in downtown Camden slowed to a crawl along Route 1 at 4 p.m. today as regional fire departments responded to the Camden Post Office, with reports of smoke in the historic building…

BANGOR — Alice Straub, 90, loving mother, grandmother and dear friend, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on Sept. 17, 2016.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m…

BELFAST — The following Unified Criminal Court cases were closed in Waldo County from Sept. 2- Oct. 4.

Ryan S. Weaver, 34, of…

NORTHPORT - Sheldrick R. Harvey, 95, passed away Aug. 27, 2016, at his residence in Northport. Graveside services, with military honors, will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, at 11 a.m. at Grove…

SPRUCE HEAD — Janice L. McGinley, 92, passed away on Oct. 4, 2016, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Services will be announced, and a complete obituary will be published.

Arrangements…

UNION — Aaron C. Athearn 41, found peace on Oct. 2, 2016, after a long journey, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.

Per Aaron's request, no formal funeral service will be held.

HOPE — Richard Lenwood Brodis Sr., 81, passed away on Oct., 1, 2016, surrounded by his beloved wife, children and grandchildren, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Dick was born in Camden on…

BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Sept. 27 - Oct. 3

Sept. 14 (late entry)

Dean Willis Jr., 70, of Belfast, was issued a summons…

OWLS HEAD — Dr. Edward K. Morse, 98, long respected general surgeon in the Midcoast area, died peacefully Sept. 30, 2016, in his beloved home.

His family has chosen to remember his life…

BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded at Waldo County Superior Court.

Mellisa Kramer Karr, of Hamilton, Va., and Jon T. Karr, of Lincolnville, were married Dec…

LINCOLNVILLE — Lincolnville voters on Oct. 11 will be asked to decide if they want the town to enter into an agreement with ReVision Energy to install a solar energy power facility, via a license…

Summer may be over, but the big events are still happening. On the Chris Wolf Show, Monday, October 4, 8 to 9 a.m., the special guest will be Tobin Malone of the Knox Museum. She will be talking…

The Maine Marine Patrol is investigating the third sinking in two months of a lobster boat belonging to Anthony Hooper of Tenants Harbor. The most recent sinking occurred at some point between…

SKOWHEGAN — Frank Santo Capizzano passed away on Sept. 26, 2016, at 6:43 p.m., at Maine Medical Center in Portland, surrounded by family.

Caring Cremation provided by Burpee, Carpenter…

CAMDEN — Bernard B. Garrigan Sr., 82, husband of Joan Garrigan, died Oct. 1, 2016, at his home in Camden.

A complete obituary will be published later.

Calling hours will be held Friday…

FRIENDSHIP — Kenneth George "Kenny" Burns, of Friendship, died Oct. 3, 2016, passing peacefully at home. Kenny was born April 7, 1943, in Waldoboro, to Raymond and Jennie (Simmons) Burns.

He…

VINALHAVEN — Lois Fay Day, 65, died Sept. 20, 2016, at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born in Gloucester, Mass., she was the daughter of Roy B. and Mary (Sweet) Peavey and was a graduate of…

ROCKPORT — Robert William Henry Sr., 87, of Rockport, passed away on Sept. 22, 2016, at the Sussman House after several months of declining health. Born in Rockport on Feb. 6, 1929, Bob was the…

Sunday’s fire at the Freedom Center transitional home in Dresden started in the…

BELMONT — Wallace R. Thorburn, 76, of Belmont, passed away on Oct. 1, 2016, at Togus.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave…

FRIENDSHIP — Florence E. Cushman, 91, passed away peacefully on Sept. 27, 2016, at the Knox Center in Rockland. Florence was born Dec. 5, 1924, in Rockland, to parents Ralph A. Simmons and Ruth L…

HOPE — Christopher David Hardy, 62, of Hope, died Sept. 28, 2016, following a courageous battle with cancer. Chris passed peacefully in the company of family, surrounded by wishes and prayers of…