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Rockport Select Board Candidate Samantha Appleton
Don Erik Gjertsen
Don Erik Gjertsen, obituary

Sawin Millett poses for a photo
Most of Maine’s county commissioners are in their 60s and 70s

Knox County Courthouse
Knox County deed transfers
Rockport Harbor
Rockport Select Board Candidates' Forum, May 26

Police, Fire and Courts

Rainy skies fail to dampen spirit of Belfast's Memorial Day parade
Waldo County deed transfers
Thursday Fire Marshal update: One crane arrived on scene of Searsmont lumberyard fire, another expected Friday
Belfast Police beat
Numbers, weekend timeline shared for Searsmont response; investigation still active

Obituaries

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John H. Burnham, notice

CAMDEN — John H. Burnham, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026 at the Sussman House in Rockport.

A full obituary will be published at a later date.

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Lewis E. Dyer, notice

ROCKLAND — Lewis E. Dyer, 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Rockland on Thursday, May 22, 2026.

A full obituary, including forthcoming service details, will be shared at a later date.

Thomas W. Lloyd III
Thomas W. Lloyd III, obituary

ROCKPORT — Thomas W. Lloyd III, 88, died peacefully surrounded by friends and family in Rockport, Maine, on November 29, 2025.

Donald J. Kanicki
Donald J. Kanicki, obituary

ROCKLAND — Donald J. Kanicki was born to Anthony and Lillian Kanicki in Bay City, Michigan on February 19, 1939. One of thirteen children Don excelled in school and athletics, accepting a basketball scholarship to attend Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

Bradford C. Rankin
Bradford C. Rankin, service

Bradford C. Rankin, 85, was carried by angels to join his Lord and Savior on January 3, 2026. Brad lived a life defined by service, diverse talents, and an unwavering faith.

Dorothy L. 'Dot' Carroll
Dorothy L. 'Dot' Carroll, service

WEST ROCKPORT — A graveside committal service for Dorothy L. 'Dot' Carroll, 90, who passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, January 14, 2026, will be held Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 2 p.m., at the West Rockport Cemetery, Park Street, Rockport.

Richard Elmer Royer, Sr.
Richard Elmer Royer, Sr., obituary

Richard Elmer Royer, Sr., 85, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026 in the Inverness Florida Citrus Hill Care Center.

 

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Bruce W. Ives, service

CAMDEN — Bruce W. Ives, 81, died on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bangor.

James "Jamie" Harding MacMillan
James 'Jamie' Harding MacMillan, obituary

Bradley D. Wiley
Bradley D. Wiley, obituary

TENANTS HARBOR — Bradley D. Wiley, 91, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Pen Bay Medical Center. Born in St. George, January 2, 1935, he was the youngest son of Rodney and Anna Watts Wiley.

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Elections

Maine is stuck in ranked-choice voting limbo. That’s not likely to change soon
Read the full archive of Graham Platner’s deleted Reddit comments
In-person absentee voting begins May 11 for June 9 Primary Election
Bond to support farm and forestry funding will not be on November ballot
New poll shows how faith drives rural voters in battleground states
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Lincolnville honors the fallen with impromptu ceremony on Memorial Day
Memorial Day

The torrential rainfall of Monday morning washed out a number of Memorial Day services in the Midcoast.

'n moments like this, we are reminded just how fragile life can be but also how strong a community can be'
Searsmont reflects on Memorial Day: Compassion, resilience and a commitment to stand together
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Community turned out in Searsmont Memorial Day 2026, from homes down the street, from neighboring towns, the the broader Midcoast — and State of Maine — to stand together, offer support and be there for those who suffer enormous pain.

Senator Susan Collins to join Searsmont Memorial Day observance
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On May 25,, U.S. Senator Susan Collins will participate in the Searsmont Memorial Day parade.

Petit Rex miniature parade makes big splash in Belfast
Bridget Matros, parade organizer, leads the procession. (photo by Erica Thoms)

BELFAST — While the displays pulled behind them may have been small, the joy in the air was as big as the smiles of those participating in the Petit Rex parade Saturday afternoon. 

This Week in Lincolnville: Honoring the Fallen, and Those Who Returned Home
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The best thing about being self employed is that you get to make your own hours. You decide when you work, no need to ask permission to take time off, to wait for approval. The part no one really makes clear is, you aren’t going to get paid for vacation, for sick time, for holidays.

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The operator drives off, tooting the horn as a final thank you
Once a month, Jackson Food Pantry volunteers race to keep clients moving along
(Photo by Sarah Thompson)

JACKSON — It’s like a pit crew in slow motion. At the drop of an imaginary green flag, the first vehicle inches into place. The tailgate opens. Volunteers rush to fill the compartments with boxes of frozen meat, three dozen eggs, bags of produce, oatmeal, coffee, toilet paper, and other items mean…

When Life Magazine and children's author Carolyn Haywood came to Owls Head
Owls Head 'Here Comes the Bus' children (now 70-ish!) gather for laughter, a few songs, and remembrance of the old days with Bud Wood
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OWLS HEAD — It was 1962 and as the big yellow school bus crept over the hill along North Shore Drive to the tiny village just above Owls Head Harbor, children spilled out of their homes to the edge of the road. "Here comes the bus!" was the refrain, as it was every school day morning across America.

on the issues
Rockport Select Board Candidate Craig Mitchell
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There are three open Rockport Select Board seats up for election June 9 at annual Town Meeting. Four candidates are seeking election to two of the seats that carry three-year terms.

on the issues
Camden Select Board Candidate Chris Nolan
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There are two open Camden Select Board seats up for election June 9 at annual Town Meeting.

inviting public feedback via online and written submissions
Public meeting held by Spring Line Group, City officials focused on future of cruise tourism in Rockland
viewing Rockland Harbor beyond Harbor Master dock

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Annual event showcases algae applications and opportunities
Senior Research Scientist Mike Lomas shows WWF colleagues a display that spotlights the history, reach, and impact of the NCMA (Credit: Alex Seise)

Fishermen, scientists, chefs, and seafood fans descended on the Maine coast earlier this month for the 8th annual Maine Seaweed Week.

Camden paid parking program implementation delayed another month, per Select Board
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CAMDEN — At their May 19 regularly scheduled Camden Select Board meeting, members voted 4 to 1 (Ken Gross voting no) to delay the rollout of the new paid parking program until June 22.

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Hammond Lumber donates $100,000 to support victims, families impacted by Searsmont explosion
Donation poster

BELGRADE — Following the tragic fire and explosion in Searsmont, Hammond Lumber Company (Hammond) is announcing a $100,000 donation to support the victims and families impacted by the fire and subsequent explosion at Robbins Lumber, in Searsmont.

Camden dedicates 2026 Town Report to longtime couple for, 'making living in Camden a reality for so many'
Jeff and Rosemary Weymouth

Tuesday evening, May 19, the Camden Select Board surprised two longtime residents, Jeff and Rosemary Weymouth, honoring them on the dedication page of the 2026 Annual Town Report. That annual dedication is made following months of private conversations amongst Select Board member…

The plan identifies a need for approximately 540 new housing units in Rockland by 2030 - roughly 60 new units per year
City of Rockland completes comprehensive Housing Plan to address community needs
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The 1772 Foundation Historic Preservation
Maine Preservation announces 2026 grant recipients
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Voters ask a variety of questions, from political to social and fiscal
Camden Select Board candidates mull over citizen petitions, paid parking, diversity and law enforcement
Forum moderator Rep. Vicki Doudera, who represents Camden and Rockport in Augusta, leads the forum of candidates Geoff Scott, Sara Skrivanich, Bobbi Oxton Blake and Chris Nolan May 18, in the French Meeting Room on Washington, St., Camden.

CAMDEN — The four candidates running for the two open seats on the Select Board spent two hours deep in discussion about issues facing Camden this Town Meeting season at the Camden Select Board Candidates' Forum May 18 held by PenBayPilot.com and moderated by Rep. Vicki Doudera, who repr…

ATF scene investigations, hospitalized patients, burned apparatus
Fire Marshal's Office provides Robbins Lumber fire investigation update
specialized investigators at fire scene

Maine Fire Marshal's Office and Maine Dept. of Safety provide a May 18, 2026, 4:15 p.m. update to the Robbins Lumber Fire Investigation.

Maine Health update on Searsmont patients
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PORTLAND, Maine - MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland continues to treat five patients who were injured in the Searsmont incident, the hospital said, in a May 18, 3 p.m., statement. It follows:

Since our last update on Saturday:

New England grid operator forecasts modest growth in electricity demand over next 10 years
powerlines overhead

As more people in Maine and New England buy heat pumps and electric vehicles, power grid operator ISO New England expects electricity use in the region to grow by about 9 percent over the next decade, according to a report released on May 1. 

A Message from Robbins Lumber
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At the company website for Robbins Lumber, in Searsmont, the Robbins Family posted the following:

15th Spirit of America ceremony celebrates outstanding volunteers in Waldo County
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On April 16, 2026 the Waldo County Commissioners hosted the 15th Spirit of America ceremony honoring outstanding volunteerism in Waldo County at the Waldo County Commissioners Courtroom, 39B Spring Street, in Belfast. The ceremony recognized individuals who were chosen as winners of the Spirit…

on the issues
Rockport Select Board Candidate Linda Greenlaw
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There are three open Rockport Select Board seats up for election June 9 at annual Town Meeting. Four candidates are seeking election to two of the seats that carry three-year terms.

Peter Jenks suspends run for Maine House District 43, says Rhiannon Hampson is a wonderful candidate for the seat
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The following was issued by Peter Jenks, of Thomaston, May 17.

Knox County Criminal Docket closed cases
Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in the state court in Knox County from May 4- 13.

'We owe the people of Maine a thorough, professional, and methodical investigation'
National ATF Team, Maine Fire Marshal's Office investigate Searsmont fire scene
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From the Office of the State Fire Marshal, May 17:

Annual Tip-a-Cop at Thomaston Applebee's, May 21
mascots, police cruiser outside restaurant

The Rockland-Thomaston area Annual Tip-a-Cop will be Thursday, May 21, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Thomaston Applebee's.

Local law enforcement and fire fighters will be assisting the Applebee's waitstaff and collecting extra donations for Special Olympics Maine.

The Asparagus Bed, by Diane O’Brien
This Week in Lincolnville: When in Doubt, Call Them Out
LVFD

Around noon Friday, during that brief reprieve I have built into my work day, when I go for a quick walk or otherwise get out of the office, I received a text from my daughter, who was up at UMaine for the All-State Choir. “If y’all do prayer stuff ever, a quick one for Alden’s brother is needed.”

Four candidates, two seats
Camden Select Board Candidates’ Forum, May 18
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CAMDEN — PenBayPilot.com will host a Camden Select Board Candidates’ Forum Monday, May 18, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the French Meeting Room at the Camden Town Office on Washington Street.

Maine Representative Vicki Doudera, of Camden, will be the mod…

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Camden Select Board Candidate Sara (Levy) Skrivanich
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There are two open Camden Select Board seats up for election June 9 at annual Town Meeting.

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