WASHINGTON — On Saturday, June 7, at approximately 6:20 p.m., Sgt. John L. Palmer, of the Knox County Sheriff's Office, was notified by Knox County…
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All in the name of his wife, Leatrice
ROCKPORT — The unassuming generosity of one Rockport man has astounded and delighted three local nonprofits that work hard to help stray and abandoned animals, as well as ensuring habitat for…
Obituary
ROCKPORT — Warren James Lundy, 90, died June 2, 2014, at the Gardens at Quarry Hill in Camden, surrounded by his loving family.
Born July 15, 1923, in Kansas City, Mo., he was the son of…
At wildlife rehabilitator, getting electrolytes
LINCOLNVILLE — The fawn that was in back of Norm Walters' house on Belfast Road, in Lincolnville, calling for its mother for more than 24 hours is now being cared for, courtesy of a…
Graveside commital service
ROCKLAND – A graveside committal service for Emma J. Mazzeo, 85, who died Feb. 21, 2014, will be held Friday, June 20 at 11 a.m. at St. James Cemetery on Erin Street in Thomaston.
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Graveside commital service
THOMASTON – A graveside committal service for Michele Lee Barnes, 44, who died Jan. 11, 2014, will be held Friday, June 20 at 3 p.m. at Village Cemetery on Erin Street in Thomaston.
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Obituary
MECHANICSVILLE, Md. & ROCKLAND, Maine — Lynne Rogers Floyd, 83, died peacefully June 8, 2014, at her home in Mechanicsville, Md., after a brief illness.
Lynne, an identical twin,…
ROCKLAND — The Knox County Sheriff's Office reported the following activity May 25 - June 8. An arrest or summons does not constitute a finding of guilt.
May 25
Deputy…
Obituary
BELFAST — Bea Flood, 83, of Belfast, passed away June 7, 2014, in Blue Hill.
Born Bertha Lillian Bachelder March 3, 1931, she transcended the limits of the physical world to join her husband…
Class of 2014
THORNDIKE - A list of “future plans” for Mount View High School’s Class of 2014 included in Saturday’s graduation ceremony program showed a wide range of interests, from unspecified…
Notice
CAMDEN — Grete S. Bailey, 86, widow of Owen "Chick" Bailey, died June 6, 2014, at Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough. A complete obituary will be published later and a memorial service will be…
Town meeting, fireworks ordinance, alewives
LINCOLNVILLE — We live a mile from the shore, close enough that our house is often enveloped in a cooling afternoon sea breeze on days when the rest of town is roasting,…
Cause of head-on collision under investigation
STOCKTON SPRINGS - A head-on collision Sunday afternoon has left two people dead and three injured.
According to a statement from the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, a green Dodge…
‘Nobody messes with the jammin’ machine’
ROCKPORT — “Aren’t they beautiful,” asked Camden Hills Regional High School Principal Nick Ithomitis, turning to the crowd of parents and friends who filled the Rockport school gymnasium to…
In business
CAMDEN — Don Foshay’s Discount Tire and Alignment is expanding into the building that used to house Party Fundamentals.
Don Foshay’s is a Maine based…
LINCOLNVILLE — A former Islesboro school basketball coach faces three new charges after allegedly violating conditions of his release. The new charges also resulted in an unopposed…
Notice
CAMDEN — Viktor William Mank, 22, of Camden, died June 5, 2014, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport. He was the son of William and Chris Parsons Mank. A complete obituary will be published later…
A Belgrade man received a life-threatening head injury on June 8 when the motorcycle he was riding on Alna’s Route 218 collided head-on with another vehicle, authorities said.
Carl Cooke, 55…
Graveside service notice
BELFAST — Nolan C. Gibbs, 90, of Belfast, passed away Feb. 11, 2014 in Belfast. A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 14 1:30 p.m. at Pilgrims Home Cemetery on Haley Road in Monroe…
APPLETON — An Appleton husband and wife were able to safely evacuate their home around 9 p.m. Thursday, when smoke filled the residence at 1968 Collinstown Road and fire was discovered.
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Obituary
ROCKPORT — Jeffrey Neal Dean, 55, of Rockport, died June 4, 2014, at Waldo County Hospital after a courageous battle with kidney disease with his wife, Maureen, by his side. Born in Camden on Feb…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff's Department submitted a grant application June 5 that, if approved, would allow for a dedicated domestic violence detective in Waldo County.
The…
Council waives fees for ‘Lynx,’ talks video cameras for Harbor Walk
BELFAST - Privateer Lynx, a replica of an 1812 Baltimore Clipper ship, will be spending most of the month of July in Belfast. The City Council rolled out the welcome mat on Tuesday…
ROCKLAND — Regional School Union 13 in Rockland hosted its 2014 Adult Education graduation June 4, in a ceremony to celebrate the 25 men and women who this year earned their high school diploma,…
Graveside burial notice
THOMASTON — A graveside service for Richard R. “Peanut” Robinson, 67, who died peacefully March 11, 2014, surrounded by his loving family at his Beechwood Street home, will be held Friday,…
Notice
CAMDEN — Owen W. "Chick" Bailey, 90, of Camden, and husband of Grete M. Bailey, died May 31, 2014, at the Maine Veteran's Home in Scarborough. A complete obituary will be published later.
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Notice
CAMDEN — Warren J. Lundy, 90, husband of Mary Lou Lundy, died June 2, 2014, at Anderson Inn in Camden. A complete obituary will be published later and services will be announced.
If desired…
Updated...
ROCKLAND — Main Street in downtown Rockland was closed to vehicle traffic and pedestrians in the vicinity of Key Bank at around 12:30 p.m. today, from Park Street to Tillson Avenue, following the…
Family member also arrested for threatening revenge against the victims
CUSHING — A Cushing man who allegedly threatened to "gut" a father and his teenage son "like a fish" was arrested and charged with crimes, but not before the father and son pinned the man between…
Erin French moves into the Mill at Freedom Falls
FREEDOM — Erin French is opening her new restaurant, The Lost Kitchen, the last weekend in June, in…
ROCKPORT — Megan Cressler, who had a stellar hoop career at Camden-Rockport High School and the University of Southern Maine, has been appointed as the new…
A state fire investigator has determined that the June 5 fire that damaged a wood shop at Two Bridges Regional Jail was accidental, Wiscasset Fire Chief T.J. Merry said. No one was hurt in the…
After 50 years: ‘Kids always ask different questions so it never gets boring’
ROCKPORT — Faith Vautour is retiring from Camden Hills Regional High School after 50 years of teaching. She sat down with me at the Bagel Café in Camden to discuss her time at Camden Hills and her…
Graveside commital service notice
UNION — A graveside committal service, with military honors for Miles C. “Mike” Cramer Sr., 85, who died Jan. 1, 2014, will be held Sunday, June 15 at 2 p.m. at LakeView Cemetery on Overlock Hill…
With officer Dana Smith
Dana Smith is a patrol officer for the Rockport Police Department. On a rainy Saturday afternoon Penbaypilot rode along with Dana while he conducted his patrol shift. Dana has been a patrol…
Officer John Tooley tops the distance, running 14 miles for the cause
CAMDEN — Graham Wiley, of Camden, has been leading the Special Olympics Torch Run from downtown Camden for the past 18 years, setting off annually with a group of runners on a course toward…
WALDOBORO – Waldoboro police reported the following activity, May 13-June 2. Waldoboro officers responded to 162 calls for service in this time period. Below are a few of the…
CAMDEN — Camden police reported the following activity, May 20 to June 2. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. A person charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until…
Obituary
ROCKLAND — Charles F. “Bucky” Bruce Jr., 78, died unexpectedly June 1, 2014, surrounded by his loving family, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Born March 4, 1936, in Fort Fairfield…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Superior Court May 8-27.
James R. Bohan, 53, of Belfast, operating under the influence in Brooks June 1, 2013, 12 days in…
Annual tradition continues...
CAMDEN — Town reports are usually annually dedicated to an individual in the community who has long served or helped accomplish one or more great feats. This year, Camden selected a group of…
AUGUSTA— Maine State Police Troop D reported the following activity May 11-18. Troop D is responsible for Maine's Midcoast, including Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Waldo, and Knox counties, the southern…
Data, graphs, real-time monitoring to be publicly accessible online
CAMDEN — Watershed School students in this year's engineering class made a presentation to the Camden Select Board Tuesday night, updating the board on the work they have been doing to facilitate…
Camden Hills Regional High School Class of 2014 (and a reverend’s selfie)
CAMDEN — The Camden Hills Regional High School Class of 2014 is one of the biggest, with 179 students about to earn their diploma Friday night, June 6. This week is full of ceremonies, accolades…
CAMDEN — If the Knox Mill smokestack proves sound, it may soon be home to a new cellular telephone tower.
Contractors are on site in downtown Camden Tuesday morning, with a large crane from…
Obituary
WARREN — Marion L. Osden, 78, died June 1, 2014, at Country Manor in Coopers Mills, after an extended illness.
Born in Industry on July 6, 1935, she was the daughter of Lewis S. and…
Memorial service notice
ROCKPORT — A memorial dervice for William A. “Chip” McLellan Jr., who died Dec. 19, 2013, surrounded by his loving family at his home, will be held Saturday, June 14 at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of…
BELFAST — Two men are facing charges of burglary and assault after traveling to the Belfast home of an ex-girlfriend Sunday, June 1.
Mitchell Dicenzon, 25, of Bath, and Jason…
Rides for Pride, rhubarb and a fireworks ordinance
LINCOLNVILLE — Was it only two years ago people were saying that the Center was “dead”? Nothing going on there, houses torn down, the store closed, Dean…
