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ROCKLAND – The following deed transfers were recorded from May 26-29 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.

Obituary

ROCKLAND — Nancy Eleanor Breed Fitzgerald, formerly of Owls Head, died June 2, 2015, at age 88 after a long illness.

Daughter of the late Charles and Elsa Breed of Camden, she was born in…

AUGUSTA – A measure to bolster protections for victims of domestic violence and other crimes during sentencing hearings is advancing with bipartisan support from lawmakers on the Legislature's…

NORTHPORT — A Northport man was arrested Tuesday evening after Waldo County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a disturbance on Beech Hill Road. 

Upon arrival, Sgt. James Greeley…

ROCKLAND — Rockland Fire Department was called to Knight Marine, where a dump truck reportedly lost its brakes and ended up partially submerged in the harbor.

The accident occurred at 525…

READFIELD — Maine State Police have charged a former student of Maranacook High School with impersonating a police officer after he showed a badge and a gun and talked his way into a…

CAMDEN – The Camden Police Department has a new patrol officer. Sam Butler has been promoted from a temporary status to a permanent full-…

BELFAST — A Northport man faces several charges following an attempt to elude police early Sunday morning, according to Sergeant Matthew Cook of the Belfast Police Department.

A legacied tradition continues

ROCKPORT — Rockport's outgoing Select Board member Charlton Ames arrived the town office Tuesday afternoon, June 2, to help…

CAMDEN — The Camden Hills Regional High School Class of 2015 seniors are about to earn their diploma Friday night, June 5. This week is full of ceremonies, accolades and acknowledgments, as the…

ROCKLAND — Lincolnville artist Lois Dodd has been selected to receive the 2015 Maine in America Award. The award honors an…

Obituary

ROCKLAND — Arnold Heino, 74 died unexpectedly May 20, 2015, at his home in Rockland.

Born in Medway on Feb. 9, 1941, he was the son of Samuel and Lillian Ward Heino. Educated in Rockland, he…

Coast Guard to inspect its artifacts at MLM next week

ROCKLAND — Rockland City councilors took time during the June 1 agenda-setting meeting to discuss the city's options regarding Maine Lighthouse Museum at One Park Drive in downtown Rockland. City…

Committal service notice

OHIO and SOUTH THOMASTON — A graveside committal service for Gregory L. Bixby, 32, who died unexpectedly April 10, 2015, will be held Sunday, June 7 at 2 p.m. at Pine Grove Cemetery in Poland,…

Obituary

OWLS HEAD — Stephan G. Wentworth, 57, died May 26, 2015, following a period of declining health,  at Windward Gardens in Camden.

Stephan is survived by his daughter, Kim Wentworth; and two…

Service notice

ROCKLAND — A memorial mass for Priscilla Benson, 91, who passed away peacefully April 3, 2015, with her daughter at her side, will be held Monday, June 15 at 10 a.m. at St. Bernard's Catholic…

Committal service notice

PITTSTON — A graveside committal service for Robert W. Maddox, 86, who died died Dec. 5, 2014, will be held Wednesday, June 17 at 2 p.m. at Pine Grove Cemetery in Falmouth.

Arrangements are…

Obituary

NORTHPORT — Betty L. Harriman, 83, of Northport, passed away June 1, 2015, at Harbor Hill in Belfast. She was born in 1932 in Prospect, the third of five children born to Stanley and Beulah (Leach…

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WASHINGTON — Clyde E. Millay, 89, died May 31, 2015, at the Veterans Medical Center at Togus after a long illness.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 11 at 2 p.m. at Burpee,…

Graveside service notice

ROCKPORT — There will be a graveside service for M. Harvey Crockett, 97, of Rockport, who died Dec. 28, 2015, on Tuesday, June 9 at 1 p.m. at Mt. View Cemetery (use Washington Street entrance) in…

Notice

CAMDEN — William H. Mella, 70, husband of Cynthia Mella, died May 31, 2015, in Rockport. A complete obituary will be published later and services will be announced.

Arrangements are with…

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Spike mat punctures tires

BURNHAM — A Troy man was arrested Saturday, May 30, after failing to stop for a Waldo County Sheriff’s deputy while traveling the North Horseback Road in Burnham. 

Dale Rowe, 31, of Troy,…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Criminal Docket from May 15-28. The unified Criminal Docket is a new system for processing criminal actions and certain associated civil…

ROCKLAND- The following cases were closed in Knox County Criminal Docket from May 18-22. The unified Criminal Docket is a new system for…

ROCKPORT – Rockport police reported the following activity May 13-25. An arrest or summons does not apply guilt. A person charged with a…

Obituary

CAMDEN — John C. Heilker, 74, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 3, 2015. He died at home, following a long struggle with dementia and asbestosis.

Born in…

Service notice

Brenda I. Hutchinson, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 18, 2014. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 6 at 2 p.m. at the VFW in Belfast.

Arrangements are under the care of…

Graveside service notice

BELFAST — Ella Rumney, 62, passed away in Belfast on Feb. 6, 2015. Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 6 at 10 a.m. at Grove Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of Riposta…

Service notice

ROCKLAND — The family of Marjorie Schufeldt East, 97, who passed away peacefully on July 30, 2014, in the comfort of her own home and among her family in Rockland, wishes to extend an invitation…

Obituary

CAMDEN — Walter Lee Drinkwater, 73, died May 27, 2015, at Pen Bay Medical Center due to complications of Parkinson's and ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Born in Camden on Feb. 18, 1942, he was the son…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Superior Court May 15-28.

Teresa Barnes, 27, of Belfast, unlawful possession of scheduled drugs in Belfast Oct. 27, 2013, $400 fine…

BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity May 22-29. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.

May 22

Dennis M. Pike, 24, of Frankfort,…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Belfast District Court May 15-28.

Amy L. Adriance, 36, of Belfast,…

Brace deposited 377 checks made out to United Mid-Coast Charities into his personal checking account

PORTLAND — In a borrowed wheelchair, hunched forward and decrepit, Rockport resident Russell “Rusty” Brace nonetheless appeared in U.S. District Court late this morning, May 29, to plead guilty to…

ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Sixth District Court from May 18-22.

WALDOBORO - Waldoboro police responded to 278 calls for service from May 18-27. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An…

WARREN — Prior to this past Memorial Day weekend, if your Fido ended up with a muzzle full of porcupine quills after a midnight romp for post-dinner relief, you had to roust your veterinarian out…

FRANKFORT — An arrest warrant has been issued for a Prospect man who refused to stop for Waldo County Sheriff’s Deputy Darrin Moody Thursday. 

According to a press release, Nicholas Hart, 29…

A higher than normal cell phone bill led to selectmen discovering former Town Manager James Chaousis added two unapproved cell phone lines to his municipal account. The Boothbay Board of Selectmen…

Notice

BROOKS — Sylvia (Prescott) Curtis, 72, of Brooks, passed away May 29, 2015, in Belfast.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are under the care…

ROCKLAND — A St. George man, who is a part owner of 3 Crow Restaurant and Bar in Rockland, filed a civil suit May 26 in Knox County Superior…

Spooked by thunderstorm

ROCKPORT — Just after 5:30 p.m. Thursday, and as a storm approached, Jack, a 9-year-old black Labrador, tore off into the woods behind his home at 103 Mistic Ave. in Rockport, trailing his leash…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity May 19-26. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. 

May 13 (late entry)

Jacob A.…

WALDOBORO - Waldoboro police responded to 237 calls for service from May 11-18. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest or…

ROCKLAND – The following deed transfers were recorded from May 18-22 at the Knox County Registry of Deeds.

ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Sixth District Court from May 4-8.

ROCKPORT — Rockport citizens stepping forward to serve on the Select Board and Library Committee are speaking tonight…

ROCKLAND — Rockland City Council held a reconvened session of Wednesday, May 27, informal budgetary meeting with Library Director Amy Levine.

During the council meeting two weeks ago, Mayor…

ROCKLAND — More questions were raised, during the Wednesday, May 27, department budget meetings, while previous questions still await answers in regards to the recreation center budget.

As…