CHARLOTTE, N.C. — FairPoint Communications announced Friday that workforce restructuring plans will result in the loss of approximately 260 jobs across the 17 states in which it operates.
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VINALHAVEN — Marion Gloria Woodcock, 83, of Vinalhaven, died May 13, 2015, at the Ivan Calderwood Homestead. A complete obituary will be published later and services will be announced.
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ROCKLAND — Florence Jessie Stone, 96, passed away May 10, 2015, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
Born June 15, 1918, in Winterville, she was the daughter of Ernest and Hazel Murphy…
WASHINGTON — The state of Maine will receive $355,930 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Clean Vessel Act grant…
For those coming back to Maine for the summer, here's what's new...
Welcome back Snow Bats! Carrying into the deep snows of winter, and barely making it out the other side, establishments on and near Main Street have been moving and shaking. We were sorry to see…
WALDOBORO - Waldoboro police responded to 233 calls for service from May 4-9. Listed below are a few of the highlights. An arrest or summons…
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Stuart W. Carle
CAMDEN — Stuart Walter Carle, 77, died May 13, 2015, from cancer at his home in Camden, attended by family. He was born in Camden on June 22, 1937, and was the son of Robert…
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SOUTH THOMASTON — Constance W. Baum, 87, widow of James G. Baum, Jr., died peacefully May 11, 2015, at her home.
Born in Rockland on Dec. 15, 1927, she was the daughter of Elmer and Grace…
ROCKPORT – Rockport police reported the following activity May 5-11. An arrest or summons does not apply guilt. A person charged with a…
BELFAST — Four people were treated for injuries following a two-vehicle accident near the busy intersection of routes 141 and 1 in Belfast Wednesday afternoon.
Sgt. Daniel Ftizpatrick of…
In total, 17 Maine high schools ranked ‘Best in America’
Camden Hills, Boothbay Region high schools ranked among America’s best by ‘U.S. News & World Report’
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The 2015 edition of the U.S. News and World Report’s list of top high schools in America was released this week and included 17 Maine schools.
Among the numerous…
Rec. Center summer camp will continue as planned
ROCKLAND — Rockland residents, along with some non-residents, filled Council Chambers during Wednesday night’s budget review meeting for the library and the recreation department, and city…
Excavator en route to right truck
ROCKPORT — A report of an overturned dump truck on Main Street just before 8 a.m. has prompted closure of the road at Route 1 and Mistic Avenue while crews work to remove the truck from the ditch…
ISLESBORO — Approximately 2 acres of grass and woods burned, and a small outbuilding was charred, when a permitted burn likely rekindled in the afternoon's winds on Islesboro Wednesday night.
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A new federal report raises two issues of pilot error in a helicopter’s forced landing in Whitefield last year.
The pilot, identified in National Transportation…
AUGUSTA — Rockland City Assessor Dennis Reed, representatives for Walmart, and attorneys for both sides will meet in Room 300, Office of the Clerk of the House, in Augusta, Friday, May 15. There…
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HOPE — Clarence Keller is the fire chief and municipal Emergency Management Agency director for the town of Hope. Keller also volunteers for…
Rockland City Council...
ROCKLAND — In a vote of 1 to 4, Rockland City Council members rejected the Rockland Festival Corporation’s request to have its 2015 $14,000 Lobster Festival fee waived.
Those fees include…
BELFAST – The Waldo County Commissioners Court Session takes place Thursday, May 14 at the Commissioners Conference Room at 39B Spring St. in Belfast. The agenda is attached.
ROCKLAND – Rockland Police reported the following activity May 5-12. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. A person charged with a…
Writing, blogging, swimming, coaching, Viking exploration, frugal living...
Wednesday, May 13, PenBayPilot.com and The Chris Wolf Show will host Hodding Carter IV of Camden. This show will be broadcast on…
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity May 5-11. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
May 6
Robin J. Clay, 51, of Belfast, was…
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity May 1- 11. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
April 30 (late entry)
Adrian L.…
The May Chamber Business After Hours will be at the Camden Public Library, Wednesday, May 13 from 5-7 p.m.
Business After Hours is a networking event for business professionals, providing…
Committal service notice
WARREN — Lori Jo Meservey, 50, of Warren, who passed away April 10, 2015, will be having her graveside service on Friday, May 22 at 11 a.m. at Mt. View Cemetery in Camden.
To extend online…
ROCKLAND — As of Wednesday, May 13, Rock Harbor Pub and Brewery will no longer hold a license to entertain. In review of reports given to Rockland City Council members by police, code enforcement…
UNION — Knox County Sheriff Deputies arrested and charged a 29-year-old Union man for firing a gun near his neighbor's home while children were outside playing basketball.
Sgt. Lance…
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SOUTH THOMASTON — Constance W. Baum, 87, widow of James G. Baum Jr., died peacefully May 11, 2015, at her home. A full obituary will be published.
Arrangements are in the care of Burpee,…
Obituary
ROCKLAND — Dorothy Isabelle Stevens, 92, died peacefully May 4, 2015, with her loving daughters at her side, in Fleming Island, Fla.
Born June 29, 1922, in Crystal, Maine, she was the…
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BELFAST — Stephanie Elaine (Achorn) Kraft, 62, of Belfast, passed away May 9, 2015, at her home in Belfast. She was a wonderful mother, caring friend and selfless in her interactions with others.…
Committal service notice
KNOX — John W. Ingraham Jr., 86, of Knox, passed away Dec. 20, 2014, at home surrounded by his family. A graveside committal will be held Monday, May 18 at 11 a.m. at Knox Ridge Cemetery in Knox…
Committal service notice
KNOX — Gregory Mark Dodge, 51, of Knox, died unexpectedly in his home on Nov. 18, 2014. A graveside committal will be held Tuesday, May 19 at 1 p.m. at Grove Cemetery in Belfast.
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CAMDEN – A graveside service for Donald D. Luneau, 79, who died peacefully April 18, 2015, surrounded by family, will be held Friday, May 22 at 11 a.m. at Achorn Cemetery on Old County Road in…
Committal service notice
ROCKLAND — A graveside service for Sandra C. Wiley, 71, who died March 8, 2015, will be held Friday, May 22 at 3 p.m. at Archon Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pope…
AUGUSTA – Dan White, who has served as a Sergeant in the Maine Marine Patrol since 2011 has been promoted to Lieutenant of…
Volunteers Needed at A.D. Gray Campus
WALDOBORO – The Waldoboro Y Without walls invites volunteers to help with spring clean-up chores on …
Poppies ....... Goutweed .........A Pilfered Queen.......Good-bye Jim
“The poppies aren't blooming yet near the old cellar hole, though I know they must be up. But for their bright orange blossoms that wave through the tall grass in June you'd never know there'…
‘You can do it’ * Emergency Service Challenge, May 23, Camden Snow Bowl
Last May, Shawn St. Cyr, a father of three and industrial arts teacher at Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, ran the 5K …
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SPRUCE HEAD ISLAND — A graveside service for Phyllis M. “Nannie” Sturges, 88, who died peacefully April 12, 2015, surrounded by family, will be held Monday, May 18 at 3:30 p.m. at Ocean View…
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CAMDEN — There will be a Celebration of Life for Ben Scofield, who died March 19, 2015, on Sunday, May 24 at 1 p.m. at First Congregational Church UCC, 55 Elm St. in Camden.
Memorial gifts…
ROCKLAND — It’s no surprise to Rockland Fire Department Asst. Chief Elwell that he and his crew were called to a bark mulch fire near Rite Aid last week. The area between Union and Main streets is…
Fire scorches 46 acres
SEARSMONT — Grueling work to extinguish a woods fire in Searsmont late last week and over the weekend was stymied by persistent dry, warm, windy weather, but as of Monday the fire had been deemed…
BELFAST — A Belfast foster parent has been charged with gross sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact with a 9-year-old child, who had been placed in his care, an allegation stemming from a…
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JACKSON — Ronald C. Lennon Jr., 62, died at his home in Jackson on May 7, 2015, from cancer.
Ronald is survived by his fiancé and life partner, Patricia Cole; his daughters, Meranda Lennon…
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Donald Moffitt, 83, died Dec. 10, 2014, in Monroe. A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 16 at 11 a.m., at Riposta Funeral Home 182 Waldo Ave. in Belfast, followed by interment at Grove…
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ROCKPORT — James David Brown, 72, creator and founder of Windsor Chairmakers in Lincolnville Beach, died May 6, 2015, at his home in Rockport. He was born in Pomona, Calif., on Feb. 16, 1943, and…
Service notice
BELFAST — Lloyd Herbert Tripp Jr., 66, of Belfast, passed away Nov. 6, 2014. A graveside service will be held May 30 at 11 a.m. at Smart Cemetery in Swanville.
Arrangements are under the…
Obituary
AUGUSTA — Harold Ernest Greeley, 81, of Freedom, passed away May 6, 2015, at Togus VA Hospice Center in Augusta. Harold was born Sept. 9, 1933, to Rose (Pottle) and Ernest Greeley. He was the…
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ROCKPORT — James D. Brown, 72, creator and founder of Windsor Chairmakers in Lincolnville Beach, died May 6, 2015, at his home in Rockport. A complete obituary will be published later.
A…
UNION — The graveside service for Elizabeth Harvey that was to be held at Lakeview Cemetery in Union has been canceled and will not be held. The original notice was printed in error and family has…
