During the week of Jan. 17 - Jan. 23, an RFP regarding redevelopment of the public pier was advertised. A police officer provided CPR to a man who’d fallen ill while shoveling. Good Samaritans…

CAMDEN — In an email to PenBayPilot.com late Monday morning, Jan. 25, Patricia, also known as Patrisha McLean, wife of singer-songwriter Don McLean who was arrested Jan. 18 and charged with…

 A group of Rockland individuals has started two online petition campaigns with one goal: To terminate the city’s employment of…

CAMDEN — Linwood Arlen Curry Sr., 85, of Camden, died Jan. 24, 2016, at Anderson Inn, Quarry Hill, in Camden. His wife, Annie Herrick Curry, predeceased him in 2001.

A complete obituary will…

CAMDEN — Janet Bird Burns, 88, a longtime resident of Camden, passed away peacefully Jan. 21, 2016, after a long illness in Manchester, N.H.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Sept. 3, 1927, Janet…

“Are they always so happy?” It’s a question apparently referring to Wally and me, posed by a woman working on our furnace last week. She…

John Burbank wants a public apology.

That’s part of the reason he’s suing several law enforcement officials, including Lincoln County Sheriff Todd Brackett, Burbank said Jan. 21. The 37-year…

ROCKLAND — Appearing at his…

BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Jan. 13-18. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Jan. 13

Peter C. Green, 44, of…

Did you know that Rockport once launched four-masted ships into its deep harbor as thousands cheered them on? That the town once bustled with smoky industry, from the quarries to the fiery kilns.…

ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded from Jan. 11-15 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.

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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Jan. 14-24. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Criminal Docket Jan. 15-21.

The Unified Criminal Docket is a system for processing criminal actions and certain associated civil…

A Rockland man has been charged in connection with the Tuesday night, Jan. 19, bomb threat to the Rockland McDonald's restaurant, according…

Marlene Witham Creighton passed away Jan. 20, 2016, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Dec. 1, 1932, in Waldoboro, to Byron and Anna (Harkins) Witham.

Marlene graduated…

Chandler "Sandy" McGaw, 58, of Camden, was killed in a collision on the afternoon of Jan. 17, 2016. He was enjoying one of his many pleasures in life, riding his motorcycle while vacationing in…

BANGOR-BIDDEFORD —…

ROCKLAND — The following divorces were finalized in Rockland District Court in Dec.

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ROCKLAND — The Rockland City Council has hired Attorney Linda McGill to proceed with a personnel issue that is afflicting city government. Mayor Louise McLellan-Ruf said Jan. 21 that McGill will…

A lot of times we hear Maine is not conducive to business.  And in many ways it isn’t.  But there are success stories as well.

For instance, story about two people who came together and made…

ROCKLAND—…

CUSHING — Edward "Eddie Bill" Vinal, 82, passed away peacefully Jan. 21, 2016, in Camden with his loving family by his side. Eddie was born at the Lucette in Thomaston on March 11, 1933, to…

SPRUCE HEAD — Therese E. Morris, 88, died Jan. 19, 2016, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport, after a brief illness.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Nov. 28, 1927, she was the daughter of…

THOMASTON — Bruce A. Royer, 65, died peacefully Jan. 10, 2016, at home, surrounded by his loving family, following an extended illness.

Born in Thomaston on Dec. 18, 1950, he was the son of…

CAMDEN — Tuesday night's Camden Select Board meeting kicked off with an update and preview of the upcoming Camden Winterfest and 26th annual U.S. National Toboggan Championships events.

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OAKLAND —…

ROCKPORT – Rockport police reported the following activity Jan. 12-18. An arrest or summons does not apply guilt. A person charged with a…

ROCKLAND — A Rockland District Court judge has issued a temporary Protection from Abuse Order to the alleged victim in the Don McLean domestic abuse case.

According to the court document…

ROCKLAND — A panel comprising Rockland citizens and staff has upheld the Jan. 8 employment termination of Rockland Harbor Master Ed Glaser following a 3.5-hour-appeal hearing this afternoon…

CAMDEN — Ideas are starting to flow for what the former Apollo Tannery, on Washington Street, might look like. On Thursday, Jan. 21, the municipally-appointed Tannery Work Group will convene from…

APPLETON — Mary Louise Clark, 91, of Appleton, died peacefully on Jan. 12, 2016, at Sussman House in Rockport. Mary was born April 5, 1924, in Springfield, Mass., to Francis E. and Beatrice D. (…

WASHINGTON — Debra Arlene Linscott, 55, of Washington, passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2015, after losing her battle with kidney cancer. Debbie was born May 26, 1960, in Belfast.

She grew…

Gordon Hibbert Moody passed away Jan. 8, 2016, at Eastern Maine Medical Center, after a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 15, 1933, in Castine and was the son of C. Simmons Moody and Elizabeth…

AUGUSTA — Harlan George Pease Sr. passed away Jan. 16, 2016. He was born June 12, 1921, in Appleton to George and Vera (Pierson) Pease.

Harlan grew up in Burkettville and attended local…

BELFAST — A Searsmont man has been sentenced to serve four years in prison, with all but six month suspended following charges of burglary and theft in Knox June 25.

William W. Burrows, 22,…

ROCKLAND —…

Midcoast Maine is the home of a lot of famous people and things. One of these is the doughnut. The invention of the doughnut is usually attributed to Hanson Crockett Gregory, a sea captain born in…

Last week, Rockland took another step toward reconstruction of Camden Street. Security locks and pest control were considered for the Rec Center. The Harbor Trail Committee met for discussion of…

WALDOBORO — Waldoboro police responded to 104 calls for service from Jan. 11-18. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest or…

WALDOBORO — Waldoboro police responded to 104 calls for service from Jan. 11-18. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest or…

WALDOBORO — Waldoboro police responded to 104 calls for service from Jan. 11-18. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest or…

TENANTS HARBOR — Elizabeth J. Bilodeau, 82, affectionately known as “Betty Boop” to many of her friends and family, died Jan. 16, 2016, at the Sussman House in Rockport, after a period of…

NORTHPORT — Donna L. Harvey, 75, passed away Jan. 14, 2016, at Tall Pines in Belfast. She was born Nov. 9, 1940, in Brooks, the daughter of Galen and Thelma (Gibbs) Hall.

Donna loved singing…

ROCKLAND — City Council in Rockland will convene Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. at Rockland City Hall for an executive session. The notice is as follows:

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BROOKS — On Jan. 11, 2016, Carl E. Hubbard of Brooks passed away peacefully at his home after a long, and courageous battle with cancer. He was 58 years old.

He was a husband, a father, a…

WARREN — Stephen H. Beaupre, 69, lost his valiant battle against cancer on Jan. 14, 2016. He died peacefully at the home he had built in Warren, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in…

ROCKLAND – Trackside Station was the scene of the fifth annual Chili Chowder Cookoff to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Maine, Sunday, January 17. The event was sponsored by the…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded at the Waldo County Registry of Deeds from Jan. 4-14.

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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Superior Court Dec. 18 - Jan. 14.

Diane L. Brown, 57, of Jackson, unlawful possession of a scheduled drug in Jackson Sept. 20, 2011…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Jan. 4-14. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

Jan. 4

Hannah E. Tirrell, 19, of…