ROCKLAND — Paul F. Alden, 69, died June 6, 2013, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, from complications following heart surgery.
Born in Rockland Feb. 23, 1944, he was the son of Earl J.…
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SOUTH THOMASTON — Alice J. Baum Robinson, 92, died peacefully with her family at her side June 9, 2013, following a period of declining health at Woodlands Memory Care Center in Rockland.
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A database 10 years in the making, complete as can be
BELFAST - Steve Boguen recently finished digitizing the roughly 8,000 handwritten burial records of Grove Cemetery where he has served as superintendent for 34 years. He started the indexing…
On the bay
PENOBSCOT BAY — The University of Maine's Advanced Structures and Composite Center will connect its prototype offshore wind turbine to the electrical grid this week. The VolturnUS, which was…
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ROCKLAND — A memorial service for Alden Stickney, 90, who died April 6, 2013, wwill be held June 22, at 2 p.m. at Maine Coastal Botanical Gardens, 132 Botanical Gardens Drive in Boothbay.
If…
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UNION — A graveside service for Frances H. Beote, 92, who died peacefully Dec. 19, 2012, will be held Friday, June 21, at 10 a.m. at Lakeview Cemetery in Union. The Rev. George Hopkins will…
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ROCKLAND — Visiting hours for Mary Ann Carey, long-time local dance instructor, who died peacefully March 2, 2013, will be held Friday, June 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Burpee, Carpenter &…
Withdrawal question on ballot for RSU 20 towns
MIDCOAST - School budgets don't typically bring voters to the polls in droves, but deep cuts coupled with tax increases in many districts may make this year an exception to the rule.
On…
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LA MESA, Calif. — Kathleen Marie Heald of La Mesa, Calif., died June 9, 2013. Kathleen (Kay) began her life in Camden Dec. 22, 1921, the daughter of Wilmont D. Heald and Katherine (Thomas) Heald.…
ROCKPORT — An Owls Head man walked away from a crash late Monday morning that broke his motorcycle in half and sent him and pieces of debris across a Mill Street yard in Rockport.
Vernon…
CAMDEN — The state Department of Transportation has reduced Route 1 traffic to one lane in the area of Shermans Point Road, north of downtown heading toward Lincolnville. The lane reduction is for…
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CUSHING — Margaret B. Hysom, 89, formerly of Cushing, died June 8 at the Knox Center in Rockland. She was born Feb. 7, 1924, in Friendship to Fred and Janie Williams. She grew up in Friendship and…
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CUSHING — Kevin Stone Crute, 31, died May 21 in Cushing. He was born Oct. 17, 1981, in Rockport to Karl and Laraine Stone Crute. Kevin grew up in Cushing and attended Georges Valley High School.…
Saturday, June 8
CAMDEN — Henry Pixley, son of Camden Harbormaster Steve Pixley, and Olive Conover, the third generation of the Conover family, caretakers of Curtis Island, check out the north facing bench on the…
Three sustain knife cuts, other injuries
VINALHAVEN — A Vinalhaven man is in jail and his car was destroyed by fire following a fight at the Sand Bar restaurant on the island's Main Street late Friday night.
Christopher Weller, 26…
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VINALHAVEN — Laura A. Hamilton, 60, beloved wife of Bruce R. Young, died unexpectedly at her home June 2, 2013.
Born in North Attleboro, Mass., Aug. 6, 1952, she was the daughter of Stephen…
A girl born with a heart of kindness builds bridge among Atlantic communities
There once was a beautiful girl who touched many hearts in the communities where she grew up. She died way too young, but in her short 17 years she did something remarkable. She not only helped…
ROCKLAND — The Knox County Sheriff's Office Friday afternoon is saying they have located a body in the woods off Route 97 in Cushing.
"The body is presumed to be that of the missing man from…
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ROCKPORT — Paul Barbour Putnam, 81, of Rockport, passed away June 6, 2013, at home surrounded by his family. The husband of Helen Stevenson Putnam, Paul is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a local…
Popular after school program ventures into Western Waldo County
THORNDIKE - Imaginary pets and fantasy warfare aren't explicitly addressed in the rules of Regional School Unit 3, and role playing probably falls…
ROCKPORT — Town Meeting is really a two-day process, beginning with Election Day, Tuesday, June 11. Polls will be open at the Town Office from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Folks will receive the official…
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WARREN — On June 5, 2013, Robyn Elizabeth "Bess" Honaker went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born June 24, 1987, in Flagstaff, Ariz., to the Rev. Robin and Lavaine (…
Missing Cushing man...
ROCKLAND — It has been 16 days since anyone heard from 31-year-old Kevin Crute of Cushing, and today the Knox County Sheriff's Office announced that Crute's family is offering a $10,000 reward for…
CAMDEN — Anyone who has ventured out to Curtis Island in Camden Harbor, or has even inquired about it, knows there is just one spot to land a shallow skiff or kayak — a spit of rocky beach on the…
Tough decision ahead for four-town voters
ROCKPORT — Just six Rockport residents without direct ties to Camden First Aid Association, its board of directors or North East Mobile Health attended Monday night's Rockport Select Board…
AUGUSTA — The Board of Governors of the Maine State Bar Association announced that Angela P. Weston has been named executive director. The bar association represents more than 3,100 member…
Caretaker rolls hotelier, concierge, travel agent, handyman and contractor into one job
ISLESBORO — The feeling of escape Mike Boucher enjoys when he retreats to his hunting camp near Moosehead Lake is not very different from what the owners of the island's many mansions feel when…
May 15-31
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Belfast District Court May 15-31, 2013.
Daniel Armstrong, 34, of Northport, domestic violence assault in Northport April 20, 20 days in jail;…
BELFAST — The Belfast Police Department is looking for its portable, electronic speed radar board that went missing from Doak Road sometime last weekend.
Police Chief Mike McFadden said the…
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CAMDEN — The memorial gathering for Delmer L. Lawrence, 72, husband of Charlotte B. Lawrence, will be held Saturday, June 15, from noon to 3 p.m. at 504 Belfast Road in Camden.
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Council divided, votes to ban the pets outright
BELFAST – The shaded lanes of Grove Cemetery have long invited visitors looking for peaceful place to walk, but according to cemetery superintendent Steve…
'When women and girls prosper, communities thrive'
PORTLAND — The conversations were flying fast and furiously around a table at the Holiday Inn banquet room in Portland May 23, amongst women ranging in age from late 20s to 50s. They debated…
Watch out, world! Here comes the Class of 2013
CAMDEN — In a processional that makes a community smile large with pride, graduating seniors of the Camden Hills Regional High School Class of 2013 marched through town Monday afternoon, June 3,…
A new day, a second chance...
LINCOLNVILLE — Lincolnville has a new fire chief, and his is a familiar face to many in the community. Ben Hazen, who has been serving most recently as deputy fire chief, was appointed by the…
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SOUTH THOMASTON — John A. Woodman, 65, died unexpectedly this past weekend (June 1-2, 2013).
At the family's request, services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations…
May 15-31
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Rockland District Court May 15-31.
Brent Adams, 43, of Rockland, criminal mischief in Rockland Oct. 13, 2011, dismissed; criminal trespass in…
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ROCKPORT — A memorial gathering for Kay G. Warren, 70, who died peacefully Jan. 22, 2013, will be held Saturday, June 15, at 2 p.m. at 104 Limerock, Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home's…
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THOMASTON — Robert E. Gregory, 84, died June 2, 2013, surrounded by his family at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport. A full obituary will be published.
In lieu of flowers, memorial…
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WALLAGRASS and KNOX COUNTY — A graveside memorial service for Robert B. "Rob" Hopkins, who died unexpectedly April 16, 2013, will be held Friday, June 7, at 2 p.m. at Seaview Cemetery on Russell…
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ROCKLAND — A graveside committal service for Mary C. Hills, who died March 28, 2013, will be held Monday, June 10, at 11 a.m. at Ocean View Cemetery on Spruce Head Road (Route 73) in South…
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THOMASTON — Muriel T. Teirila, 96, died peacefully at her home June 1, 2013.
At Mrs. Teirila's direction, there will be no services.
Arrangements are in the care of Burpee,…
Historic Edwardian cottage has share of illustrious owners
CAMDEN — Fox Hill, the historic and high-profile Camden estate at 235 Bay View St., has been sold, from one limited liability company to another limited liability company. The sale took place May…
ROCKPORT — Calls to Camden and Rockport police and the Knox County Sheriff's Office Monday morning about at least three loud booms heard by many residents in those two towns have turned up no…
The learning that sticks
The pride most high school students feel from their academics comes from the grades they receive. This is not the case for Zenith Alternative education students. Our pride comes from the pure…
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VINALHAVEN — Donna Amy (Woodcock) Ames, 76, wife of Addison W. Ames Sr., passed away April 29, 2013, at the Ivan Calderwood Homestead in Vinalhaven. She was the daughter of Donald and Amy (Columb…
May 15-31
ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Superior Court may 15-31.
Jonathan E. Ashley, 23, of Union, unlawful possession of oxycodone in Rockland March 22, 2011, $400 fine,…
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THOMASTON — George M. Mills, 87, died May 30, 2013, at Windward Gardens in Camden after a long period of declining health.
Born on Mount Desert Island July 19, 1925, he was the son of George…
Meetings at Lincolnville Central School, Rockport Opera House
A four-town team assembled to review emergency medical services contract proposals for Camden, Hope, Lincolnville and Rockport has recommended the communities sever ties with Camden First Aid…
The Shire of Hadchester bids you welcome…
ROCKLAND — On Saturday, June 1, the Society for Creative Anachronism’s Shire of Hadchester held a Renaissance Festival in Harbor Park in Rockland. Lords and ladies, squires, surfs and vassals…
Tick Talk, and we ain’t talking Hickory Dicory Doc
CAMDEN — Listen up, because there will be a test at the end of this article. And get a bag of Raisenettes to munch while you read. Lyme disease specialist Dr. Bea Szantyr presented Tick Talk, an…
