SEARSPORT — Kenneth M. Kinney, 63, born Feb. 11, 1952, in the old Belfast Hospital, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 27, 2015. He graduated from Searsport High School in 1971.
He played the…
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SEARSMONT — A 12-year-old Searsmont boy is being called a hero by Searsmont Fire Department 2nd Lt. Tracy Harford Wednesday, after he sprung into action moments after getting off the school bus…
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KNOX — Lewis Fredrick “Fred” Alley passed away Aug. 27, 2015, at his residence in Knox. He was born Aug. 22, 1932, in Jonesport, the 16th of 16 children born to Herbert and Clara Alley.
He…
ROCKLAND – A Rockland man, who was shot by a resident with a 7.63 mm revolver after allegedly entering a Park Street home just before…
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Warren woman seriously injured in Frankfort crash Monday
A driver who over corrected her drifting vehicle was taken to Eastern Maine Medical Center Monday afternoon with serious injuries she…
The Northern Border Regional Commission has awarded the Lincolnville Sewer District with $250,000 to …
ROCKLAND – The following deed transfers were recorded from Aug. 10-14 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.
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AUGUSTA —The wording has been finalized for the citizens' initiative ballot question, "An Act to Strengthen the Maine Clean Election Act, Improve Disclosure and Make Other Changes to the Campaign…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Sixth District Court from Aug. 24-28.
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SPRUCE HEAD — Gene Drinkwater, 62, died peacefully Aug. 23, 2015, surrounded by his loving family, and his best friend, Dale Johnson, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
Born in Rockland…
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ROCKLAND – Paul J. Kvorjak Jr., 95, died peacefully August 30, 2015, surrounded by his family, at Sussman House in Rockport.
Born in Somerset, Pa., on July 4, 1920, he was the son of Paul…
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CAMDEN — Normand I. Gaulin, 81, husband of Leah Chapman Gaulin, died Aug. 20, 2015, in Camden. A complete obituary will be published later and private services will be held at the convenience of…
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WASHINGTON — George Everett Davis Jr. 88, died peacefully Aug. 29, 2015, in Augusta.
George was born Sept. 1, 1926, to George E. Davis Sr. and Esther A Von Wormer in Mansfield, Mass.
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ROCKLAND — Rockland police are investigating a shooting last night, Aug. 31, at a Park Street home. According to the police, a …
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TENANTS HARBOR — Olive "Ollie" Cline Elliott, 86, died Aug. 17, 2015, at Knox Center for Long Term Care in Rockland after a long illness.
Born in Rockland on Sept. 5, 1928, she was the…
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BELFAST — A Palermo man and a Burnham man were both arrested by Waldo County Sheriff's Office deputies in two separate domestic violence incidents last week.
One of the incidents occurred in…
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THORNDIKE — A domestic complaint Friday, Aug. 28 on Brooks Road in Thorndike, led to the arrest of 47-year-old Pamela Lowing, who was charged with aggravated assault, class B.
According to…
Poetry to planes to pottery ..... School starts ..... Hard days for LFD
The summer he was 11 my brother was obsessed with baseball. He’d rush through breakfast, grab his mitt, hop on his bike, and pedal over to the ball field. Boys from all over town gathered there…
Cut fuel line causes explosion inside camper
LINCOLNVILLE — A Lincolnville man sustained serious burns to his neck, chest and hands Sunday around noon while he was working on a small refrigerator inside a camper in his driveway on Calderwood…
Partners for World Health arranges delivery
CAMDEN — Camden Rockport Middle School made a donation of desks and books to a school in Haiti Aug. 28. Kristin Nelson, who serves as the school nurse, coordinated the effort with…
BELFAST — Downtown residents and visitors were treated to a late morning puppet parade, courtesy of the second annual Belfast Peace Festival. …
ROCKLAND- The following cases were closed in Knox County Criminal Court from Aug. 17-21. The unified Criminal Court is a new system for…
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THOMASTON — James Stanley Smith died peacefully Aug. 26, 2015, surrounded by his family at Pen Bay Medical Center.
Jim was born to Evelyn Petrie Smith and Stanley John Smith on July 25, 1941…
ROCKLAND – We all know the oft-told stories of police officers helping deliver babies, but today’s cop…
Blueberry Queen Coronation Friday at the Grandstand
UNION — Aug. 27 was a great day for harness racing at the Union Fair. Nine races, a little wagering, bright sunshine and ice cold lemonade made for an enjoyable Thursday afternoon.
Harness…
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity Aug. 21-25. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Aug. 15 (late entry)
Chase M. Marin, 28…
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SEARSPORT — Kenneth M. Kinney, 63, passed away Aug. 27, 2015, at home on. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, Sept. 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave. in Belfast.
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BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Criminal Docket Aug. 13-24.
The Unified Criminal Docket is a system for processing criminal actions and certain associated civil…
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ROCKPORT - Madeline B. Maloney 98, of Rockport, passed away Aug. 26, 2015, at Penobscot Bay Medical Center following a short illness.
Madeline was born and raised in Thomaston, where she…
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KNOX — Lewis F. Alley, 83, died Aug. 27, 2015, at his residence in Knox.
A time of visitation will be held Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 11 a.m. to noon at Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave. in…
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THOMASTON – James S. Smith, 74, died Aug. 26, 2015, surrounded by his family, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Aug. 13-24.
Belfast
Martha C. Murphy to Margaret Spencer-Smith.
Swett…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Aug. 20-25. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
Aug. 20
Ty W. Bowden, 29, of Waldo…
WALDOBORO - Waldoboro Police responded to 281 calls for service from Aug. 18-24. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest or…
Rockport is preparing to celebrate its 125 birthday this coming year. In advance, the Select Board is creating an ad…
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THOMASTON — Andrew "Swede" Anderson, of Thomaston, died Aug. 21, 2015. He was born to the late Algot and Amelia Anderson on Feb. 2, 1927, in Tenants Harbor.
He married his late wife of 62…
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SPRUCE HEAD – Gene Drinkwater, 62, long time local youth sports coach, died peacefully August 23, 2015, surrounded by his loving family, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
A full…
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LINCOLNVILLE — George Otis Brown, 79, died Aug. 15, 2015, at The Sussman House in Rockport. Born in Camden on Oct. 1, 1935, he was son of Ormond Roy and Marion Estelle (Perry) Brown.
George…
PORTLAND – The owners of a Thomaston contracting business filed a civil suit against a private Rockland ferry service, claiming negligence…
UNION — The annual Union Fair is well underway on the fairgrounds, a Midcoast signal that summer is slowly inching toward fall. The harvest is collected, canned, frozen and sold. Hay is stacked by…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Sixth District Court from Aug. 17-21.
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The Islesboro Police Department reported the following activity for July 28 through Aug. 23, 2015. A summons does not constitute a finding of guilt.
July 28
· Officer…
ROCKLAND- The following cases were closed in Knox County Criminal Court from Aug. 10-14. The unified Criminal Court is a new system for…
ROCKLAND - The following cases were closed in Knox County Superior Court from Aug. 17-21.
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ROCKPORT – The Rockport Fire Department is teaming up with the American Red Cross to help protect its community. …
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CAMDEN — Joan C. Lawton, 87, died Aug. 21, 2015, at Anderson Inn in Camden, where she had resided for the last seven years. Born in Rockport on April 7, 1928, she was the daughter of John Henry…
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TENANTS HARBOR — Olive “Ollie” Cline Elliott, 86, died Aug. 17, 2015, at Knox Center for Long Term Care in Rockland after a long illness.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 5 at…
Motorcyclist airlifted to Bangor hospital
BELFAST — At approximately 5:45 p.m., Aug. 24, Waldo County Dispatch Center received the report of a motor vehicle accident…
Class curriculum as well as hands-on training, role playing
In an effort to develop a better informed community, Knox County Sheriff Donna Dennison and the Knox County Sheriff's Office has announced the offering of its inaugural Citizen's Police Academy.…
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WARREN – Darryl S. “Budg” Leavitt, 68, died Aug. 22, 2015, at the Sussman House in Rockport, following a hard fought, two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born in Rockland on May 24, 1947…
