The Maine Department of Environmental Protection warns that wildfire smoke will likely push particle pollution to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ (USG) levels—and possibly ‘Unhealthy’ for all groups for short periods—starting July 2 and continuing through the weekend statewide.…

As of July 1, Lake Chickawaukie has been cleared for swimming, according to the City of Rockland.

Swimming advisory issued for Chickawaukie Pond following water testing

At its regular Select Board meeting on June 23, the Town of South Thomaston was presented a check in the amount of $1,000 by People’s United Methodist Church, also of South Thomaston.

ROCKLAND – Rockland Police arrested a man on Saturday, June 27, for allegedly assaulting City Councilor Penny York with pepper spray while she was on a morning run. 

Saturday, July 11

OWLS HEAD — Emergency personnel from all sectors showed off their vehicles and their specialties and took advantage of the opportunity to learn about each other during the inaugural First Responder Weekend at Owls Head Transportation Museum, June 27-28, 2026. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office i…

OWLS HEAD — Elyjah Crockett, a firefighter for Newport and Pittsfield fire departments, stood next to the dunk tank at Owls Head Transportation Museum, Sunday, June 28, 2026, during the museum’s inaugural…

Residents of Warren and surrounding communities are invited to join State Representative Bill Pluecker and independent State Representative candidate Shawn Saindon for an informal community meet and greet on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Oyster River Winegrowers, 9…

The Maine Marine Patrol will once again be looking out for anyone violating Maine’s boating under the influence laws and sharing safety information during the national Operation Dry Water weekend, July 3-July 5.

The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office reminds everyone planning to celebrate the 250th Independence Day celebration with consumer fireworks to do so safely and responsibly.

The Fire Marshal's Office provides the following information:

Legal Hours for Consumer Fireworks

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds June 22-26.  

Appleton

It was around 25 years ago that we built the sauna.

Backyard saunas are an odd feature of Midcoast Maine, surprisingly common due to a long ago influx of Scandinavian immigrants, mostly Fins. There is no close Scandinavian ancestry in this family, but back in the 1970s, my parents got the idea to build a sauna in the barn.…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court June 17-23.

Stephen E. Boyle Jr., 55, of Northport, probation violation in Northport April 4, 2022, 10 months in prison and probation partially revoked; unlawful possession of a scheduled drug in Prospect May 23, 60 days in jail and $400 f…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity June 12-24.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named.

June 12…

ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Court from June 15-22.

ROCKLAND — Motor vehicle rollovers sometimes happen. Usually, though, they occur on major roads, where traffic moves at higher speeds. So, when a single vehicle rollover occurred in a small neighborhood in Rockland, midday Friday, the incident drew a different type of intrigue.

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity June 9-22.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles aged 17-or-younger are not named.

June 9

BELFAST — “The unity that is represented by the gathering today gives me hope – hope that our tomorrow will be good. And hope that a next generation coming up will take this further than ever. For a safe, secure, and a united, community,” said Pastor Warren Heath. “I believe that that is what Wayne wou…

Rodenticide usage for pest control is becoming rampant and has devastating impacts on wildlife, say those advocating for their discontinued use.

Construction of two adjacent apartment buildings, each with 12 housing units, is being proposed for a parcel of land on Cross Street, near the intersection of Route 90 (West Street). Much of the site currently exists as a parking lot for the Anchor Church and is a section of a larger lo…