SEARSPORT - The beachcombers had come expecting to see signs of pollution, but the first one — a bright yellow object, the size and shape of a date — seemed to…
News
Advocates see GAC as potential model for other industries
ROCKLAND — Multiple state and local agencies began searching around noon in Rockland Harbor Sunday afternoon for a diver who was working underwater on the motor yacht TATS, anchored off…
Updated: Body of missing diver found under yacht at 3:15 p.m. Sunday
ROCKLAND — Multiple state and local agencies began searching around noon in Rockland Harbor Sunday afternoon for a diver who was working underwater on the motor yacht TATS, anchored off…
When 75 degrees can quickly become 100 degrees
ROCKLAND — The weather report is calling for clearing skies and warmer temperatures, and that means it is best to leave your furry friends at home.
It may feel cooler outside than it was a…
Couple hires Portland, Camden attorneys to fight ordinance amendment allowing facility
CAMDEN – Local doctors and friends of Fox Hill Real Estate LLC told the Camden Planning Board Thursday evening they endorsed an alcohol and substance abuse rehabilitation center on Bay View Street…
WALDOBORO — Waldoboro police responded to 425 calls for service from July 8 to July 31. What follows are a few of the highlights. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. A person charged with a…
Video: Damariscove Island
Some Boothbay Harbor lobstermen were treated to an unusual sight on July 30 — a great white shark feeding on a minke whale carcass.
Ryan Casey said…
Playing tough on the field of identity change
ROCKLAND — At first, one is struck by the broad grin and friendly openness of this 21 year-old young man, who once was a woman. Then, as conversation gets franker, there emerges the even more…
July 18-29
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department reported the following activity July 18-29. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
June 8 (late entry)
Israel Maresh, 36,…
LIBERTY — An Augusta man was killed in an early morning head-on collision on Route 3 in Liberty Tuesday morning, July 30.
Waldo County Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy Jeff Trafton said the…
July 19-25
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff's Office reported the following activity July 19-25. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt.
July 19
Justin T. O'Donnell, 37, of…
THOMASTON — A Toro lawnmower tractor that had just been used to cut grass on Bobolink Lane in Thomaston burst into flames July 29, a fire that proceeded to climb onto a nearby deck and melt the…
Referendum results send school officials back to the whiteboard
Voters from the eight towns of Regional School Unit 20 rejected the district’s proposed school budget for the second time in a referendum on Tuesday.
Turnout at the polls was low across the…
Obituary
ROCKLAND — Mary Letitia Fishler Campbell, 91, passed away peacefully July 30, 2013, in Rockland.
She was born Nov. 24, 1921, in Montclair, N.J. On July 18, 1942, she married Ashley Sawyer…
Two-car, rear-end accident...
CAMDEN — A rear-end accident on Elm Street Wednesday afternoon totaled a car and injured a 13-year-old passenger.
Camden Police Officer Allen Weaver Jr. said that Gail Vincent, 72, of Warren…
LIBERTY — One man was killed in an early morning head-on collision on Route 3 in Liberty July 30.
Waldo County Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy Jeff Trafton said the call about the crash…
THOMASTON — An afternoon of tossing rocks into a Dragon Cement quarry turned into an emergency that drew local firefighters to a string of quarries at the Rockland-Thomaston town line.
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Obituary
WARREN — Roland D. Flaherty Sr., 80, died July 27, 2013, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport, after a brief illness.
Born in Columbia Falls April 7, 1933, he was the son of Lawrence A. and…
Obituary
Harold Walker "Hal" Look Jr, 83, husband of Sue Brother Look, died July 21, 2013, after a period of declining health.
Born in Rockland Aug. 12, 1929, to Harold Look Sr. and Edna Simmons Look…
Obituary
MEDFORD, Mass. — Autumn Anne Roy of Medford, Mass., formerly of Portland and Burkettville, passed away unexpectedly July 22, 2013, at Massachusetts General Hospital. Born Sept. 28, 1981, she was…
Referendum, Tuesday, July 30
BELFAST – Voters in the eight towns of Regional School Unit 20 will take a second shot at the district's 2013-14 budget in a referendum Tuesday, July 30. The $…
Service notice
ROCKLAND — A graveside celebration of life for Marion L. Goss, 99, who died July 5, 2013, will be held Friday, Aug. 2, at 2 p.m. at Achorn Cemetery on Old County Road in Rockland.
In lieu of…
Obituary
OWLS HEAD — Margaret B. Borgerson Barnes, 89, journeyed to her Heavenly home July 23, 2013. Until then she resided at the Methodist Conference Center in Rockland.
Margaret, beloved daughter…
CAMDEN – Camden police reported the following activity, July 13-25. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. A person charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.…
CAMDEN — The cat is about to pounce on the mice at Camden Harbor today, and for those who have ignored the warnings, the hammer is about to fall.
Camden Harbormaster Steve Pixley and his…
ONE NEVER KNOWS WHAT one Might FIND
ROCKLAND – When driving into downtown Rockland one never is quite prepared for what might crop up and I suppose this is true of most cities, large and small. This past Sunday morning was no…
Zoning change possible for November ballot
ROCKPORT — If one thing is certain about the future of Rockport Public Library, talk about its future will go on for some time. Following a well-attended workshop July 23 of the Select Board and…
Notice
MEDFORD, Mass. — Autumn Anne Roy, 31, formerly of Burketville, passed away July 22, 2013, in Boston.
She is the daughter of Richard L. and Allene "Rose" (King) Roy and was a 1999 graduate of…
Seventh annual Maine Celtic Celebration...
BELFAST — The Celtic Festival in Belfast this year was full of musical performances and interesting wares (including a booth dedicated to all things kilt), but perhaps the most exciting event came…
Service notice
HOPE — The Family of Verna C. (Norwood) Dyer of 700 Acre Island and Lincolnville, who passed away March 20, 2013, invites family and friends to share memories, conversations and refreshments…
LINCOLNVILLE — Two young Lincolnville boys are sad today, as their cat, Builder, has been missing since Monday.
Builder is a small black neutered male cat, about 1-year-old. His owners said…
Service notice
OWLS HEAD —Margaret B. Barnes, 89, died unexpectedly, yet peacefully, July 23, 2013, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.
A celebration of her life will be held Tuesday, July 30, at 4 p.m…
Investors propose zoning change, hope to partner with McLean Hospital
CAMDEN – A proposal to turn the 13.8-acre Fox Hill estate on Bay View Street in Camden into a high-end residential alcohol and substance abuse treatment facility for up to 12 clients at a time is…
July 3-23
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Superior Court July 3 to July 23.
Kelly C. Kisch, 31, of Bangor, negotiating a worthless instrument in Belfast May 26, 2012, one…
July 3-23
BELFAST —The following cases were closed in Belfast District Court July 3 to July 23.
Jennifer Baxter, 35, of Downington, Pa., operating without safety equipment in Swanville July 3, $100…
BELFAST — An accident Saturday morning left two vehicles badly damaged and sent one man to the hospital with injuries to his neck, according to Belfast police.
Both vehicles were headed…
Obituary
ROCKPORT — Retired Air Force Chief Warrant Officer 4 Richard Unrath died July 15, 2013, at home in Rockport. Born in New York City Sept. 14, 1916, he was the son of Julius and Alice Klauser Unrath…
CAMDEN — The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Camden, among other Midcoast towns, at 2:21 p.m. Wednesday. The warning extended through 3 p.m.
And it was…
Extreme conditions dash plans for new course records
GLOUCESTER, Mass. - Howard Blackburn set a high bar for endurance rowing. While fishing off the coast of Newfoundland…
Low tide yields more than seaweed Wednesday morning...
CAMDEN — A fawn with an obvious broken leg is on its way to Vassalboro this morning after Camden Police Chief Randy Gagne rescued it off the rocks and seaweed at the head of Camden Harbor.
…
Obituary
ROCKLAND — Hiram A. Brown, 84, longtime proprietor of the former Wayfarer East Hotel and Captain's Table Restaurant in Rockland, died July 22, 2013, at his home after an extended illness.
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Indoor soccer, field hockey, baseball and softball coming to the Midcoast
WARREN – The PITCH (Penbay Indoor Turf and Community Hub), the dream child of Rick Bresnahan, held its official ground breaking ceremony Monday, July 22.
The Pitch will be a 210-…
Art and extracurriculars out again, library and secretaries in again
SEARSPORT - Regional School Unit 20 voters trimmed the district's draft 2013-14 budget by just over $360,000 at a public budget meeting at Searsport District High School, July 22.
Monday…
In a town rich in stories, Schoolhouse museum is open for the summer
LINCOLNVILLE — On a recent Wednesday afternoon, Connie Parker stood in the back room of the Lincolnville Historical Society’s Schoolhouse Museum and examined an old, yellowed piece of paper…
Burial notice
ROCKLAND — A graveside service for Donna M. "Meme" Thurlow, 64, who died March 3, 2013, will be held Wednesday, July 31, at 2 p.m. at Village Cemetery, Thomaston.
In lieu of flowers,…
Obituary
HOPE — Frederick E. Simmons, 81, died peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home, July 20, 2013, after an extended illness.
Born in Friendship June 23, 1932, he was the son of Clayton…
Saturday night call: melting plastic creates oven mess
LIINCOLNVILLE — A man hiking up Bald Mountain was helped back down the trail by Lincolnville firefighters and emergency service personnel after suffering a diabetic attack Monday afternoon.
…
Service notice
ROCKLAND — A graveside service for Carolyn A. Pendleton, 89, who died peacefully March 12, 2013, will be held Thursday, July 25, at 1 p.m. at West Rockport Cemetery on Park Street in West Rockport…
Obituary
AMHERST, Mass. andTENANTS HARBOR — John Robert Dyar, 87, died June 30, 2013, at The Center for Extended Care in Amherst, Mass.
Born May 20, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of Hugh…
Rockport Register
ROCKPORT— The Rockport Select Board and the Rockport Public Library Committee are holding an important workshop Tuesday, July 23, at 7 p.m. to discuss the future of the library's physical space.…
