Knox County Criminal Docket closed cases

Family in Air BnB the target of scam attempt

Obituaries

TENANTS HARBOR — On November 25, 2024, Ann Marie “Otty” Merrill passed away peacefully at home with her husband and son by her side. She had been fighting cancer for the past 18 months.

Cynthia L. Stillings, service

A memorial service for Cynthia L. Stillings, who passed away on January 1, 2022, will be held Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 12 noon, at the Evergreen Cemetery Chapel, 55 Cemetery Road, Berwick, Maine, with refreshments immediately following across the street at the Bibber Memorial Chapel.

Charles Arthur Sweetland, obituary

Paul Caponigro, obituary

CUSHING — Paul Caponigro died of congestive heart failure Sunday, Nov 10, 2024.

David A. Shields, obituary

The world lost one of the good guys on Monday, November 25, 2024, with the passing of David A. Shields. “Doc”, as he was called by his beloved wife of 44 years, and “Tata” to his grandchildren, died peacefully surrounded by his family at age 77 in Portland, Maine.

Daniel S. Clarke, obituary

Elinor J. Glidden Eaton, notice

ROCKLAND — Elinor J. Glidden Eaton, 89, passed in the care and love of her family, at her home, Sunday, December 1, 2024.

Friends and family are invited to visit Wednesday, December 18, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.

Kim “Mac” Irwin McFarland, obituary

ROCKLAND — Kim “Mac” Irwin McFarland went home to his Lord and Savior while surrounded by family on November 28, 2024.

Alton E. Foster Jr., obituary

THOMASTON — Alton E. Foster Jr., 95, of Thomaston, passed away on November 27, 2024, at Windward Gardens in Camden. He was born on May 22, 1929, to parents Alton E. Foster Sr. and Nancy L. (Moore) Foster.

Eileen (Hare) Nuppula, obituary

ROCKLAND — Eileen Marie (Hare) Nuppula, 77, died peacefully, Friday, November 22, 2024, at Breakwater Commons. A dedicated teacher and avid gardener, she was talented in many things and exemplified self- sufficiency.

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Knox County Criminal Docket closed cases

Family in Air BnB the target of scam attempt

THOMASTON — An unknown voice said he was holding the family hostage. If money, in the form of gift cards, wasn’t sent, the family would get hurt.

Thomaston gears up for Feb. 4 Special Town Meeting and secret ballot vote: New fire/EMS Station, ordinances, cemetery sale

The Town of Thomaston will hold a Secret Ballot Referendum on Tuesday, February 4, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to vote on building a new Fire and EMS Station.

New Fire-EMS Building

On June 13, 2023, Thomaston voters supported reserving land at Thomaston Green for a new F…

Foundation forms for new Thomaston commercial space, two businesses committed

Foundation and underground infrastructure are growing at 198 Old County Road, in Thomaston. The proposal, now two years old, states that Starbucks wishes to fill one of the suites. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

THOMASTON — The underground work preceding construction at 198 New County Road, in Thomaston, has begun, more than two years after contractors initially proposed their project to the Town.

Gallery XIII: An eye on the seasons

Reader Gallery 13 continues a tradition of sharing photos that are taken by readers — locals and visitors who take joy in the always soul-nourishing landscape of Maine.

part of larger North American expansion

Heidelberg Materials North America to acquire Thomaston Dragon Cement plant

Heidelberg Materials North America, a division of the German company Heidelberg Materials, has entered a purchase agreement to acquire Giant Cement Holding, Inc., and its subsidiaries, Giant Cement Company, Dragon Products Company and Giant Resource Recovery.

Annual Beach Bonfire, Dec. 7, with Santa

This Week in Lincolnville: Handing it Down

Sometimes tasks get passed down within families. Traditions. Jobs. The recipe for that special corn pudding that Grandma always made gets taught to a grandson, who will then be tasked with taking it to every family gathering for the foreseeable future. The responsibility to tend to the family plot at the cemetery. The maintenance…

Wreaths Across America 2024 Escort to Arlington

Wreaths Across America travels through Camden on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. (Photo by Sarah Thompson)

Wreaths Across America convoy will not be coming through the Midcoast this year, but residents who are willing to hop into their cars can catch the travelers on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in other parts of Maine.

Knox County deed transfers

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Nov. 25-29.

Waldo County closed cases

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Nov. 22-26.

Daniel R. Therrien, 38, of Belfast, probation violation in Belfast Nov. 16, 2021, eight months in prison and probation partially revoked; illegal possession of a firearm in Belfast Feb. 8, nine months in jail.

Belfast Police beat

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Nov. 7-26.

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.

Nov. 7

Conservation easement paves way for accessible trail along Damariscotta River

Laura and Vanessa Shields-Haas of Damariscotta have amended an existing conservation easement on their land to allow for permanent trail access, clearing the way for the construction of a mile-long accessible trail along the river connecting Coastal Rivers’ Round Top Farm to the organization’s Salt Bay Farm property in Damariscotta. (Photo courtesy Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust)

Waldo County grand jury indictments

BELFAST — The following indictments were handed up by a Waldo County Grand Jury Nov. 21-22.

Matthew D. Hogan, 32, of Searsport, domestic violence assault in Belfast Aug. 19.

Dissecting the latest decisions on Maine dams

Camden among communities with opportunity to influence Maine’s dam network

The terms dictating the vast influence of many Maine hydroelectric dams were last drawn up a generation ago, often by the same paper companies that first harnessed the rivers’ power for their mills downstream.

Feast on turkey facts with Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

(Photo courtesy Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife)

Maine-grown Christmas Trees and Wreaths Generate $18 Million in Annual Economic Impact

Governor Mills declares Nov. 29, 2024 "Maine Grown Christmas Tree Day"

Governor Janet Mills has proclaimed Friday, November 29, 2024, as "Maine Grown Christmas Tree Day" to honor the valuable contributions of Maine's Christmas tree and wreath industry.

Developers Collaborative to celebrate grand opening of new affordable housing in Belfast

On Dec. 10, Developers Collaborative, a Portland-based housing development company, will hold a grand opening of Congress Square Commons, a new multifamily housing development in Belfast featuring 48 mixed-income rental apartments.

Land for Maine’s Future Program calls for new conservation and recreation proposals

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Land for Maine's Future Program announced its next call for Conservation and Recreation proposals. The latest requests are for Projects of Statewide Significance and Community Conservation Projects.

'most significant step to date in efforts to preserve Maine’s beloved area code'

207 to remain Maine's sole area code well into future, PUC announces

The Maine Public Utilities Commission said Nov. 25 that it approved large-scale rate center consolidation of Maine’s largest telecommunications provider, Consolidated Communications Northern New England Company, LLC.