ROCKLAND — Gartley and Dorsky engineering firm, of Rockport, briefed Rockland…

Maine State Police say the deaths of three members of a Boothbay Harbor family this weekend was a double murder-suicide, and a case of domestic violence.

Detectives have concluded that 71-…

THORNDIKE — Ronald Earl Jackson, 71, of Thorndike, passed away July 3, 2015, at a Bangor hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born in Belfast on July 4, 1943, the son of the late R.…

WARREN — Shirley Eileen Wyllie, 63, of Warren, passed away July 3, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Nov. 7, 1951, in Camden, to George and Gertrude (Beaullieu) King II.

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ROCKLAND – Joshua Hixson, of Rockland, has filed two counterclaim lawsuits June 22 and June 23 in Knox County Superior Court in response to…

THORNDIKE — In the early morning of June 26, 2015, Hulda R. Williams, our beautiful, caring and loving mom passed away. She was known by all as "Gram." She loved life. If there were more…

         I’m feeling nostalgic this morning, as the sounds of workmen pulling our 19th Century house into the 21st waft up from the cellar underneath me. They’re finishing up a two-week…

BELFAST — Janet Sue Wentworth, 78, of Belfast, who devoted her life to her family and community service, died June 29, 2015, at a Bangor hospital.

Memorial services are scheduled for…

Robert A. Hughes II was born January 10, 1948. After a long battle with cancer he went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2015. Robert was the son of Robert A. Hughes I and Virginia Burgin Hughes.…

ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Sixth District Court from June 22-26.

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ROCKPORT – Rockport police reported the following activity June 24-July 1. An arrest or summons does not apply guilt. A person charged with…

ROCKLAND – The following deed transfers were recorded from June 22-26 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.

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ROCKPORT – A Gurney Street man was transported via a LifeFlight helicopter to Maine Medical Center in Portland early this afternoon, July 4, after suffering what may have been second- and third-…

CAMDEN — The day after Lyman Morse Boatbuilding Company bought Wayfarer Marine,  Cabot Lyman and Bob Flight, the man who will help run operations at the Camden boatyard, inched their way through…

The State Fire Marshal's Office said a Calais man was killed July 4 when setting off fireworks in Calais. Fire Investigators also say there were injuries from private fireworks…

ROCKLAND – A South Thomaston man was arrested July 1 after Rockland Police say he broke into a Rockland residence and attempted to assault a…

ROCKLAND- The following cases were closed in Knox County Criminal Docket from June 22-26. The unified Criminal Docket is a new system for…

Update: Police say deaths were…

WALDOBORO - Waldoboro police responded to 265 calls for service from June 23-29. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest or…

BELFAST — For a full decade, the Restorative Justice Project of the Midcoast has been changing how justice is…

ROCKLAND- The following cases were closed in Knox County Superior Court from June 22-26.

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CAMDEN — A section of Bay View Street in Camden was closed off for a few hours Friday afternoon while state and Camden police investigated a backpack that had been left leaning up against the back…

ROCKLAND — Beryl N. Thompson, 81, died peacefully June 30, 2015, surrounded by her loving family, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.

Born Aug. 2, 1933, in South Bristol, she was the…

FRANKFORT — Joseph K. Clarke Jr., 55, of Frankfort, passed away July 1, 2015, at his home. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements are under the care of Riposta…

BELFAST — Janet Wentworth, 78, of Belfast, died June 29, 2015, in Bangor.

Services will be held Wednesday, July 8 at 11 a.m. at Riposta Funeral Home in Belfast.

 North America’s oldest annual schooner…

THOMASTON – Thomaston Police reported the following activity June 23-29. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. A person charged with a…

The Hermione, a replica 32-gun French frigate, will be sailing up East Penobscot Bay from Boston to make an historic visit to Castine, July 14-16. The visit will coincide with several…

AUGUSTA — After several years of trying, a group of citizens from the state’s rural Unorganized Territories (UT) have…

Adam Miceli is the Interim Fire Chief at Rockland Fire and EMS. Miceli became the Interim Chief in 2014 after former Fire Chief Charlie…

LINCOLNVILLE — The family of A. Bradford Drawbridge Jr. invites you to a memorial service in celebration of his life on Monday, July 20 at 11 a.m. at the United Christian Church, 18 Searsmont Road…

ROCKPORT — There will be a memorial service, followed by a reception, for Nancy J. Whitson, 85, of Rockport, who died May 17, 2015, on Saturday, July 11 at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church…

CAMDEN — Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding Company, of Thomaston, has purchased Wayfarer Marine, in Camden.

“With this purchase, Lyman-Morse at Wayfarer Marine will now have the advantage…

CAMDEN — Prock Marine has been hired by the town of Camden to install a new fishermen’s hoist at the Town Landing and driving of pilings there. The work is expected to begin after Columbus Day…

ROCKLAND — Rockland City Hall will be the location of a special meeting conducted by the RSU 13 school board Wednesday, July 1, at 5:30 p.m. Members of the school board extended invitations to…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following activity June 23-30. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt…

ISLESBORO — Lamont Rolerson Jr., 84, of Islesboro, passed away Jan. 11, 2015. A committal service will be held on Tuesday, July 7 at 10 a.m. at Maple Grove Cemetery Islesboro.

Arrangements…

MONTVILLE — Janice (Raven) Gardner passed away June 27, 2015, in Boston, Mass. She was born in Knox on July 28, 1938, to Lawrence and Lillian (Stevens) Raven.

Janice grew up in Knox and…

MONTVILLE — Frances C. (Crummett) Newell, 91, of Montville, passed away June 28, 2015. She was born March 31, 1924, in Somerville, the daughter of Charles and Lila (French) Crummett.

Frances…

LINCOLNVILLE — Susan Herrick Sanchez died peacefully on Father's Day, June 21, 2015. Sue was surrounded by her loving family in her last days after a heroic battle with multiple cancers. Born…

THOMASTON — Sandor P. Walker, 93, beloved husband of Elizabeth Hunter Walker, died June 28, 2015, at his home, following a brief illness.

A Eucharistic Celebration was held June 30, 2015, at…

ROCKLAND — Jennifer Lynn “Jenn” Grotton, 48, died June 21, 2015, following a long illness, at her home, her loving husband was at her side.

Born Sept. 10, 1966, in Fort Polk, La., she was…

MATINICUS — On the afternoon of June 26, 2015, Richard C. “Rick” Kohls Jr. passed away at his home on Matinicus Island. Rick was 56 years old.

Rick was born in Manchester, N.H., on May 1,…

The Knox County Sheriff’s office received 222 calls for service from June 21-27. Those calls that are not listed below include issues with…

THOMASTON — Marilyn W. Brown, 84, beloved wife of the Rev. Joseph Brown, went home to be with the Lord on  July 26, 2015.

Born May 29, 1931, in Everett, Mass., she was the daughter of Mark…

CAMDEN — A graveside committal service for Angelina P. D'Agostino, 92, who died Jan. 2, 2015, will be held Tuesday, July 7 at 11 a.m. at St. James Catholic Cemetery on Erin Street in Thomaston.…

OWLS HEAD — A celebration of the lives of Kennedy Crane Jr., 102, who died at his Cary, N.C., home, on Feb. 16, 2015, and Annie Watters Crane, who died in Cary on Aug. 27, 2010, will be held…

TENANTS HARBOR — Merton E. Murphy, 81, died unexpectedly June 26, 2015, in Portland.

Born July 18, 1933, in Southwest Harbor, he was the son of Augustus and Florence Murphy. Raised in Bass…

ROCKPORT – Rockport police reported the following activity June 11-22. An arrest or summons does not apply guilt. A person charged with a…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Belfast District Court June 11-25.

Nicholas D. Aird, 32, of Belfast, domestic violence assault in Belfast Jan. 11, 2013, 60 days in jail with all…