The following cases were closed in Belfast District Court from Oct. 1 through Oct. 5, 2012.
Louis Ares, 36, of Searsport, operating a vehicle without a license in Belfast July 23, $250 fine…
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The following cases were closed in Waldo County Superior Court from Oct. 1 through Oct. 5, 2012.
Timothy S. Barnes, 57, of Troy, unlawful possession of hydrocodone in Troy Feb. 29, dismissed…
Recalling B-52s, embalming and that Rockette
CAMDEN — If you drive up or down Washington Street in Camden, chances are you've seen the cheerful-looking man in the wheelchair waving to everyone who passes by. Twice a day Kermit "Kert"…
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Last spring, Hope agreed to create a new Lakes and Pond Committee, and tonight the selectmen are reviewing its charges when they convene for a regularly scheduled…
MUSSEL BIND
SEARSPORT – A satellite map of the Bagaduce River was on display last week at the announcement of a newly-formed organization of business and environmental concerns called Friends of Penobscot Bay…
Meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2 p.m.
ROCKLAND — Knox County Commissioners Tuesday will continue preparing the 2013 budget for public review, as well as receive an update on the county's Public Safety Building project on Park Street…
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LINCOLNVILLE — Pending the signature of town leaders tonight, the historic Center School House in Lincolnville Center will be lifted onto rollers and moved it…
'THEY FILLED IN THE BLANKS'
SEARSPORT – With 50 citizens and representatives of television and print media in attendance Monday night, the Searsport Planning Board deemed complete an application by Colorado-based DCP…
CUSHING — The Knox County Sheriff's Office is investigating an afternoon crash on River Road in Cushing Monday, with preliminary reports that speed may have been a factor.
Eli Ranquist, 19,…
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ROCKLAND — Linwood M. Campbell Jr., 59, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., following a long illness.
Arrangements in the care of Burpee, Carpenter &…
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SPRUCE HEAD ISLAND — Nicholas Snow, artist and art historian, died peacefully at home on Oct. 3, 2012. He was born in Middletown, Conn., June 29, 1926, the third son of Wesleyan professor and…
CAMDEN — In its first year of being officially organized and recognized, Camden First Aid Association's technical rescue team has completed seven rescues.
"Climbing has literally exploded in…
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CUSHING — Richard L. Mills Jr., 48, died unexpectedly Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, at his home.
Born in Rockland Sept. 13, 1964, he was the son of Mary and Dana Lear and the late Richard L.…
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TENANTS HARBOR — Timothy L. Watts, 65, long-time innkeeper, died peacefully at his beloved home, East Wind Inn, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012.
Private arrangements are in the care of…
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ROCKLAND — Constance L. Curtis, 80, died unexpectedly at her home Friday, Oct. 5, 2012.
Born in Damariscotta Aug. 21, 1932, she was the daughter of Fred and Ida Smith. Connie grew up in…
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NORTH HAVEN — Corinne M. Demmons, 80, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, at Dexter Health Care Center in Dexter, following an extended illness.
Born in Rockland Nov. 4, 1931, she was the daughter…
SKETCHING OUT THE 'DIVORCE'
BELFAST – While the Regional School Unit 20 board of directors was meeting in Stockton Springs, Oct . 4, to discuss options for an elementary school with plummetting enrollment, a committee in…
Mechanic Street mobile home
CAMDEN — Camden Fire Department, along with Lincolnville, Hope and Rockport firefighters, responded to a house fire on Mechanic Street, near the intersection of John Street, Friday around 1:30 p.m…
ROCKLAND — A months-long investigation into the business dealings of the wharf manager at Spruce Head Co-op resulted in the man's arrest Wednesday, Oct. 3.
Robert Thompson, 51, of St. George…
Updated: Wednesday, 3:15 p.m.
ROCKLAND — A New York man was taken to Pen Bay Medical Center Thursday morning following a rollover crash on Old County Road in Rockland.
Rockland Police Officer Jim Jillson said that the…
WARREN — The structure fire reported at Bolduc Correctional Facility in Warren Thursday morning around 9:40 has been described as "not major" by Maine Department of Corrections media contact Judy…
Camden man restores Freedom Mill
Old grist mills don't always get a second chance, never mind a third.
For much of 19th Century and half of the 20th, the one on Sandy Stream in Freedom, like mills in many New England towns…
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SPRUCE HEAD — Nicholas Snow, 86, husband of Catharine S. Baker, died peacefully Oct. 3, 2012, at his home following a brief period of declining health.
A full obituary will be published.…
Updated: Wednesday, Oct. 3
Maine State Police arrested a Burnham man Wednesday afternoon in connection with a Unity pharmacy burglary that netted a backpack full of prescription drugs.
Douglas Pagliaroli, 42, was…
Updated Oct. 3
CAMDEN — The woman Camden First Aid rescued after she fell approximately 60 feet while belaying down a cliff near Barrett's Cove in Camden Oct. 2 was transported overnight from Pen Bay Medical…
Council LEANS LIGHTLY, AND A LITTLE RELUCTANTLY, ON ITS NEIGHBOR
BELFAST — Two-dozen opponents of a proposed liquefied petroleum gas terminal in Searsport turned up at a Belfast City Council meeting Tuesday to ask officials to help put the brakes on the project…
ROCKLAND — The Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce announced Oct. 1 that Staci Coomer has been named executive director effective Oct. 10.
Coomer is a graduate of Iowa State…
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Updating the town's comprehensive plan, reviewing Camden's investment portfolio, and hearing about town parks will occupy the Camden Select Board this evening at its…
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TENANTS HARBOR — Spencer M. Hurtt Jr., 87, former Philadelphia resident and founder of the Back Bay Planning and Development Council in Boston, died peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, at his…
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ROCKLAND — Frederick L. Murphy, 73, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, at Pen Bay Medical Center, following an extended illness.
Born in Houlton July 21, 1939, he was the son of Charles L. and…
Updated: Passenger charged for drugs
ROCKLAND — While driving in Rockland early Saturday afternoon, a 31-year-old Warren woman crashed head-on into a 75-year-old Owls Head woman, sending both drivers to the hospital with injuries.…
Knox County Sheriff's deputies and Thomaston Police officers shared information gleaned from two incidents since Friday and ultimately recovered numerous items believed to be connected to a number…
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BELFAST — Michael W. Merry, 64, passed unexpectedly Sept. 28, 2012, while working in the woods. He was born July 5, 1948, in Lincoln, the son of Marshall W. and Rita (Nelson) Merry.
Mike…
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BELMONT — April D. Thorburn, 50, of Belmont, went to be with the Lord after an unexpected death Sept. 29, 2012.
She is survived by her husband of 14 years, Daniel W. Thorburn of Belmont; two…
ROCKLAND — A Tenants Harbor man accused of murdering Richard "Rick" Mills in Cushing, Sept. 27 allegedly told a 911 operator and investigators that he shot Mills over a $250 debt for drugs.
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PROSPECT – Demolition of the old Waldo-Hancock Bridge is expected to begin on November 1, according to Doug Coombs project manager for Maine Department of Transportation, who said workers are…
Camden headquarters for statewide nonprofit
CAMDEN — Founded 23 years ago on the belief that Maine women and girls have the power to effect positive change in the state, …
The following cases were closed in Waldo County Superior Court from Sept. 24 through Sept. 28, 2012.
Ashley Carter, 24, of Thorndike, domestic violence assault in Thorndike Oct. 4, five days…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Belfast District Court from Sept. 24 through Sept. 28, 2012.
Crystal E. Brillard, 26, of Unity, domestic violence assault in Unity Jan. 9,…
CAMDEN – Camden police reported the following activity, Sept. 8-29. An arrest or summons does not imply guilt. A person charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty…
SOUTH THOMASTON — Sandy Weisman's decision to take down an old house she bought from friends in 2010, located on the former Terstiege sheep farm on Split Rock Road in South Thomaston, was…
The following cases were closed in Knox County Superior Court from Sept. 24 through Sept. 28, 2012.
Summer Nadia Ali-Ariza, 30, of Rockport, burglary in Rockland July 26, 2011, six years in…
The following cases were closed in Rockland District Court from Sept. 24 through Sept. 28, 2012.
Ashley R. Blackington, 19, of Lincolnville, permitting unlawful use in Union July 20, $150…
ROCKLAND — Haley Robinson, 18, of Rockland, was hit by a pickup truck early Friday evening while she was walking in a crosswalk in the city.
Robinson was crossing Camden Street (Route 1)…
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WINTERPORT — Raymond E. Hills Sr., 96 of Winterport, passed away Sept. 28, 2012, in Bangor. He was born in Belfast Oct. 22, 1915, son of Herbert and Mildred (Lamson) Hills. Raymond graduated in…
Split Rock Road in South Thomaston will be abuzz with activity this morning, as the fire department will be burning a donated house — again and again.
Members of the…
ROCKLAND — Police have arrested a Massachusetts man who is accused Wednesday of stealing a woman's purse while she was shopping in the Rockland Walmart store on Camden Road (Route 1).
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CAMDEN — Don't be surprised if you glance out a window some morning in downtown Camden and spot an entourage of familiar faces moving purposefully along the sidewalks, walking sticks in hand, and…
Updated: Friday, Sept. 28
CUSHING —State Police have charged a Tenants Harbor man in connection with a homicide on Far Meadow Lane in Cushing Thursday night.
Andrew Kierstead, 40, has been charged in the killing of…
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ROCKLAND — John D. Duchak, 91, died Sept. 25, 2012, at Windward Gardens in Camden, following a period of declining health.
Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, July 10, 1921, he was the son…
