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.
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ROCKLAND — The City of Rockland was busy last week, analyzing budgets, training, cleanup, and community activities. In this week’s report is notation of Walmart’s withdrawal of its tax assessment…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, said today that over $2.3 million in federal funding will be invested in Maine to clean up polluted industrial sites from Berwick to Lubec.
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ROCKPORT — Nancy J. Whitson, 85, died May 17, 2015, at Owls Head Homestead, from complications of a stroke suffered in January.
Born June 23, 1929, in Teaneck, N.J., she was the daughter of…
ROCKLAND- The following cases were closed in Knox County Superior Court from May 11-15.
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ROCKLAND- The following cases were closed in Knox County Criminal Docket from May 4-8. The unified Criminal Docket is a new system for…
Obituary
OWLS HEAD — LeRoy T. Bennett, 97, died peacefully May 18, 2015, at his home, with his loving family at his side.
Born May 3, 1918, he was the son of Angus and Elsie Thornes Bennett.
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CAMDEN — Walter L. Drinkwater, 73, husband of Glenna Rollins Drinkwater and father of Julie, Kurt and Todd, died May 27, 2015, at Pen Bay Medical Center. A complete obituary will be published…
As part of a Lincolnville history project I am looking for information on descendants of Thomas and Mary Ann Davis Kendall who moved to Lincolnville in 1836. Thomas was from Hope and…
Send your thoughts, questions, complaints, and compliments to libraryconsultant@town.rockport.me.us. There is still time to let…
AUGUSTA — Maine State Police Troop D reported the following activity May 10-17. Troop D is responsible for Maine's Midcoast, including Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Waldo, and Knox counties, the southern…
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MORRILL — David "Dave" Robotham, 76, of Morrill, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2015, in Belfast. He was born June 7, 1938, in Hartford, Conn., to Allan Case and Elsie Jean (Bowman) Robotham.…
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BELFAST — Lillian Houston, 93, passed away Jan. 27, 2015, in Belfast. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, June 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Boathouse in Belfast.
Arrangements are under…
ROCKLAND – Rockland Police reported the following activity May 19-26. An arrest or summons does not apply guilt. A person charged with a…
Keep dogs away from Goodie’s Beach
ROCKPORT — Goodie’s Beach, at Rockport Harbor, is closed this morning while two seal pups enjoy a rest in the sand. They seem to be fine, according to Harbor Master Abbie Leonard. They are…
‘A guy outside with a lawnmower makes more noise than the gas plant’
ROCKLAND — Evan Coleman, representative of Rockland Energy Center, answered questions about his company’s proposed natural gas power plant within city limits Tuesday, May 26, at City Hall. Each of…
Penobscot Bay Pilot, Town of Rockport hold forum at Rockport Opera House
ROCKPORT — A number of citizens have stepped forward to run for open seats on the Select Board and Library Committee this June, making for competitive races. To know these candidates better,…
ROCKLAND- The following cases were closed in Knox County Criminal Docket from May 11-18. The unified Criminal Docket is a new system for…
ROCKPORT – Rockport police reported the following activity May 8-18. An arrest or summons does not apply guilt. A person charged with a…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Sixth District Court from May 11-15.
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VASSALBORO - Maine’s 60 newest police officers graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy on May 22. The new officers, who mostly…
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity May 19-26. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
May 13 (late entry)
Jenny Orcutt, 31, of…
From these majestic mountains to the harbor, we hear them singing, ever singing
ROCKPORT — The years edge in on the tide and the faces change, but in Rockport, there is forever a quiet Memorial Day, when all the soldiers are remembered, and all the families that have, as Rev…
Service notice
HARTLAND — Donald Bowen, 58, of Hartland, passed away Jan. 8, 2015 in Bangor. A graveside service will be held at 1pm on Friday, May 29 at 1 p.m. at Saturday Cove in Northport.
Arrangements…
Harbor Ceremony and Parade are Highlighted
CAMDEN — The citizens of Camden do honor their sons and daughters from the Revolutionary War forward, and each Memorial Day the town turns out to honor its war dead. Those who have sacrificed…
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BROOKS — Ralph I. Magoon, 82, of Brooks, passed away May 26, 2015, at his home.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 6 at 10 a.m. at Brooks Congregational Church in Brooks, with a…
Obituary
MONTVILLE — Albert E. Foster Jr., 79, of Montville, passed away May 25, 2015, in Portland. He was born March 27, 1936, in Providence, R.I., the son of Albert E. and Rose (Pickett) Foster Sr.
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NOBLEBORO — Warren Little, 56, of Nobleboro, who passed away Jan. 16, 2015, will be having a committal service on June 6 at 11:30 a.m. at the Orff-Acorn Cemetery in Waldoboro.
Hall's of…
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LINCOLNVILLE — David "Leaky Boot" McPheters, 80, husband of Sheila Jauron McPheters, died May 21, 2015, of lung cancer, at Sussman House in Rockport. Born in Millinocket on Aug. 3, 1934, he was…
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THOMASTON — Dianne Faith MacLellan Wilson, 72, died May 19, 2015, at her residence in Thomaston.
Dianne was born in Boston to Nova Scotians, Harry and Bertie MacLellan. She attended Mass Art…
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WASHINGTON — A graveside committal service for E. Louise Cole, 91, who died March 29, 2015, at Pen Bay Medical Center, will be held Friday, June 5 at 11 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Warren.
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HOPE — Peter B. Ettlinger, 67, passed away May 18, 2015, in Rockport. A complete obituary will be published later.
Arrangements are with Long Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
ROCKLAND — Rockland residents gathered together this Memorial Day in reflection of the men and women who fought battles in the name of the United States.
A respectful crowd gathered at…
A Forgotten Farm ..... Tramps and Gypsies ..... Adopt a Bed
When the Ducktrap Bridge was rebuilt in 1932, and the top deck with its graceful arches added, the whole landscape changed. Now, instead of the road dipping precipitously to a wooden bridge at…
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ROCKLAND — On May 19, 2015, Marjorie R. Moran passed peacefully after a long illness. She was the daughter of Herbert E. and Dora Mae (Betts) Brown.
She was predeceased by her loving husband…
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VINALHAVEN — Thelma H. Philbrook, 90, passed away May 15, 2015, after a short illness, in Vinalhaven.
Born in Vinalhaven on April 25, 1925, she was the daughter of John and Lucy (Ames)…
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APPLETON — Marilyn "Jan" Janville, of Appleton, died May 20, 2015. A full obituary will be published later and a memorial service to be held in June will be announced.
Arrangements are with…
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CAMDEN — Warren Merritt George passed away peacefully May 19, 2015, with his family at his side at Gosnell Hospice in Scarborough. He was born in Margaretville, N.Y., on Feb. 17, 1928. He was the…
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BELFAST — Scott N. Merrithew, 92, passed away May 20, 2015, at his residence in Belfast. He was born in Morrill on Nov. 2, 1922, to Lester and Bertha (Jackson) Merrithew.
Scott attended…
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BELFAST — Gerald N Bubar, 69, of Belfast, passed away May 18, 2015, in Searsport at the home of his companion and dear friend, Sylvia Dakin.
Jerry was born in Jonesport on Aug. 18, 1945, son…
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MATINICUS — Maude M. Ames, 74 , of Matinicus, passed away May 21, 2015. Maude had reached out her hand to someone to take her home with the Lord to end her courageous and long battle with lung…
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ROCKLAND — Ralph Gray Eldridge, 88, passed away May 6, 2015, at his home.
Born in Quincy, Mass., on May 24, l926, he was the son of Robert Ernest and Audrey Gray Eldridge. At the age of 17…
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ROCKLAND — Athene "Arlene" Flanders, 90, died May 20, 2015, at Pen Bay Medical Center, following a period of declining health.
Born in Portland on Aug. 22, 1924, she was the daughter of Leon…
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BROOKS — Cheryl Ann Haskell Pinkham, 53, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2015, as a result of a massive heart attack, at Waldo County General Hospital.
A devoted daughter, mother and…
Service notice
ROCKPORT — The memorial service for Jim Brown will be held Friday, May 29 at 1 p.m. at the Rockport Opera House.
Windsor Chairmakers will be closed on Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30 to…
Annual Run For Your Life, up and down the hill
CAMDEN — A freshening breeze, cool temperatures and full sun kept the black flies at bay, all good for the runners who took off up Ragged Mountain in 9 and 10 a.m. heats for the annual 5K Run For…
WARREN — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an overnight burglary of Lincoln's Country Store on Route 90 in Warren…
WHO’S THERE FIRST
Arthur Smith is currently a deputy with the Knox County Sheriff’s office. Smith is a resident of Hope and moved to Rockport when he was in…
Lincoln County Superior Court
A former Wiscasset woman who made headlines by filing a suit against Moody's Diner in Waldoboro is headed to jail.
Allina Diaz, 28,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Standing with Ben & Jerry's founder Jerry Greenfield and executives from Stonyfield Farm, Patagonia and other major American companies, Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, called…
