ROCKLAND — A man who was arrested in March for allegedly trafficking drugs pleaded not guilty July 14 in Knox County Unified Court. …

In conjunction with Lyman Morse Boatbuilders,…

In this week’s Rockland Manager’s report, for the week ending July 16, the interim city manager responds to a call for TIF funding for housing. The police department received 180 calls. A bond…

It recently occurred to me that we raised three sons two minutes from one of the most popular beaches on the Maine coast. And in all those years took them to that beach exactly one time. What on…

CAMDEN and SARASOTA, Fla. — There will be a memorial gathering of family and friends on Thursday, July 28, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Long Funeral Home, 9 Mountain St. in Camden, for James W. Sylvester,…

ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from July 11-15.

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ROCKPORT — There will be a graveside service for Lucille Dean Hall, 92, on Friday, July 22, at 2 p.m. at Seaview Cemetery on Outer Russell Avenue in Rockport.

Arrangements are with Long…

ROCKLAND — On June 4, the Kiwanis club of Rockland held it's first Walk So They Can Run, to benefit the local Special Olympics and help with the cost to send Midcoast athletes to the summer games…

District 6 District Attorney Geoffrey Rushlau has been D.A. for the four-county coastal area, including Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, and Waldo counties, for six terms, making him one of the longest…

ROCKLAND — A judge approved a $550,000 settlement for the family of a 9-year-old boy who was killed in a crash that also injured another son…

ROCKPORT — The car that was stolen from a Main Street, Rockport, home sometime in the overnight of July 15-16 has been found in Cape Elizabeth, destroyed by fire.

Camden-Rockport Police…

A Coast Guard rescue crew medevaced an unresponsive crewman from the fishing vessel Melinda…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds June 9-24.

Belfast

31 Searsport…

BELFAST — A Belfast woman was indicted July 13 on six counts relating to a May 14 accident that left one passenger dead and two other seriously injured.

The single vehicle accident occurred…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Grand Jury handed down 15 indictments July 13. Of the 15 indictments, a majority of the cases involve unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs. An indictment does…

A memorial service will be held to honor Robert N. Hersom, who passed away Nov. 28, 2015, on Saturday, July 23, at 11:30 a.m. at the Rockport Masonic Center, which is located at 361 Main St. in…

BELFAST — The following Unified Criminal Court cases were closed in Waldo County from June 25 - July 8.

Ralph Spencer III, 31, of Winterport, theft by…

MORRILL — Douglas Edward Carson, 64, of Morrill, went to meet the Lord on July 14, 2016.

He was born in Morrill on Aug. 16, 1951, to Frank A. Carson Jr. and Madeline E. Carson.

Douglas…

CAMDEN — Stell Shevis, born Mildred Estelle Beehner (a name that she hated), died peacefully on July 14, 2016, in her sleep. Her last weeks were spent in the company of close friends and family,…

ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from July 5-8 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.

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WALDOBORO — Waldoboro police responded to 129 calls for service from July 5-12. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest or…

ROCKPORT — Just one week after a teenager was charged with 40-50 counts of vehicle break-ins in Rockport and Camden, the neighborhood along Main Street in Rockport underwent another night of…

The Rockport Ad Hoc Library planning committee is inviting the public to an evening of information! The committee, formed in…

ROCKLAND — Rockland police reported the following activity June 1-30. An arrest or summons does not apply guilt. A person charged with a…

ROCKLAND— The following cases were closed in Knox County Superior Court and Rockland District Court from July 4-15.

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ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from June 27-July 1 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.

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LINCOLNVILLE — Elizabeth "Betty" Lowell, 75, passed peacefully on July 7, 2016, at Tall Pines in Belfast, after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Camden on Nov. 21, 1940, to Walter and…

CAMDEN — Robert E. Yorke, 77, husband of Judith Sullivan, of Camden, died July 13, 2016, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

A complete obituary will be published later and a memorial…

ROCKPORT — There will be a memorial gathering for Bernard Guerlain, 90, formerly of Rockport, on Saturday, July 23, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the United Christian Church Community Building, 18…

ROCKLAND — More than 10 years ago, Rodney Lynch visited a home in Rockland at the request of the city's code enforcement officer. That code officer approached him out of desperation, hoping Lynch…

ROCKPORT — A utility truck hauling a trailer of cable wires swerved off of Route 17, rolled twice, and broke a power pole before coming to rest in the yard of a home near the intersection of…

AUGUSTA — Ground-level ozone concentrations will be climbing in Maine Friday and are expected to reach unhealthy levels, according to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection). The…

MOUNT DESERT, ME—Traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe…

STOCKTON SPRINGS — Barry L. Tyson, 59, of Stockton Springs, passed away on the morning of June 25, 2016, at home. Barry was born Aug. 2, 1956 in Pennsylvania, where he lived until after high…

Sitting on the desert floor, it's hard to avoid cactus nettles, but I barely move. There's a wild stallion edging closer to my back, his neck stretched down toward me, ears forward. He's curious,…

NORTH HAVEN — Eleanor Mae Sargent Beverage, beloved wife of the late Samuel Hiram Beverage, both of North Haven, passed peacefully on July 13, 2016, with family members by her side for several…

CAMDEN — Marilyn “Judy” Follett, 74, of Camden, died July 6, 2016, after a period of declining health. She was born March 13, 1942, the only child of the late B.Harland Gray and Mary Curtis Gray…

Like to watch sailboat races? You are in luck. There are a bunch this summer on Penobscot Bay, with contestants ranging from elegant old wooden sloops to the newest, leanest and meanest machines.…

WALDOBORO — Waldoboro police responded to 137 calls for service from June 27-July 5. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest or…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds May 23 - June 7.

Belfast…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’ Office reported the following activity July 5-11. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

July 5

Michael S. Miller, 59, of…

OK guys, I’m going to apologize before I even start this week because what I’m about to tell you could ruin your resolve to lose weight for your summer attire. Be forewarned.

BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity July 3-7. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

July 3

Andrew Palmer, 30, of Jackson, was…

TENANTS HARBOR — Joan Spicer Anderson passed peacefully and comfortably in the early morning of July 4, 2016, with her family present. Joan was the loving wife of William August Anderson Sr.

UNION — Knox County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Lincolnville man late Tuesday afternoon, following a report that a female who was traveling with him had been assaulted and needed help.

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ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from July 4-8.

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CAMDEN — Fire engines from Camden and Rockport raced to  Lyman Morse at Wayfarer Tuesday night, July 12, after sailors heading back to their boat reported smoke in the boatyard’s laundry room.…

WARREN — Kenneth E. Campbell, 77, of Warren, passed away on July 12, 2016. Ken was born in Woolwich and lived in various locations throughout the state during his childhood.

He married Joyce…

LINCOLNVILLE — A memorial service for Margareth D. Rankin, 74, who passed on June 1, 2016, at home with family around her, will be held on Thursday, July 14, at 2 p.m. at Burpee, Carpenter &…