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  Montville man escapes police custody, police ask public to call with any info as search continues

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  Waldo County closed cases

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  Waldo County Sheriff’s beat

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  Belfast Police beat

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  Home sales decline in February due to the lack of available properties

Police, Fire & Courts

• Waldo County divorces

• Knox County Criminal Docket closed cases

• Waldo County deed transfers

• Suspect arrested for alleged robbery of Belfast Circle K

• UPDATED: Belfast Circle K robbed, Belfast Police ask anyone with information to call the department

• Camden firefighters sleuth out smoke source in crawl space basement

• Updated: Vehicle hits house in Rockland neighborhood

• Sen. Curry introduces bill to better support first responders

• Waldo County Sheriff’s Department announces five promotions, one retirement

• Boothbay Harbor man apprehended, charged in shooting

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Obituaries

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  Eleanor Wight Hansen, obituary

  BELFAST — Eleanor Wight Hansen spent her life caring for others. Born in Belfast, Maine in 1934 into a family of seven...

• Carole Talmage Kelly, obituary

  OWLS HEAD — Carole Talmage Kelly passed away peacefully at the age of 86 surrounded by her loving family on March 13, 2023...

• Lucy E. Goulet, notice

  ST. GEORGE — Lucy E. Goulet, 76, of Camden, died on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at her home in St. George. A complete...
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  Clifford Sherman, obituary

  PORT CLYDE — Clifford “Cliff” Sherman, 91, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport. He...
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  Donald ‘Scott’ Lessard, obituary

  WALDOBORO — Donald “Scott” Lessard, 60, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Maine...
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  Robert Wyman Jordan, obituary

  VASSALBORO — Robert Wyman Jordan, lovingly known as Bob, Bobby and Hippie, passed away on March 3, 2023 at his home in...
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  Pamela (Harrington) Ober, obituary

  DURHAM, Connecticut — On March 11, 2023, Pamela (Harrington) Ober, 79, formerly of Rockland, passed away peacefully after a...

• Arlene Wakeman, obituary

  ROCKLAND — Arlene M. (Bartlett) Wakeman, 98, wife of the late Rev. Walter B. Wakeman, entered her heavenly home March 14,...

• Paul Luttrell, obituary

  ROCKLAND — Paul Luttrell, 81, died Sunday, March 19, 2023, at his home after a period of declining health. Born in Portland...
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  Dr. Robert Dreher, notice

  WARREN — Dr. Robert Dreher, 83, passed away with his loving family by his side on Thursday, March 16, 2023 in Rockport,...

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Elections

• Sen. Reny and Rep. Crafts to provide legislative update at County Dems’ March meeting

• Sen. Beebe-Center introduces bill to make local election information more available online

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More News

• Free tax prep services in Lincoln County

  Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission will host the final session of IRS-certified volunteer tax preparation in Wiscasset on Saturday, April 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are four ways to get...
• will provide grants to knox, waldo counties

  President Biden approves Major Disaster Declaration after December storm

  

  Governor Janet Mills and U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden announced Thursday that President Joe Biden has approved the State of Maine’s...

• Maine A.G.’s Office warns of used and/or antique motor vehicle scam

  

  The Maine Attorney General’s office has issued a warning about an active online scam involving the fraudulent sale of used and/or antique motor vehicles. Scammers are using the names of Maine...
• Entire walkway gets rebuild

  Camden Harbor gets new boardwalk after winter storm damage

  

  CAMDEN – The town-owned portion of Camden Harbor is getting a facelift with new decking after the December 23 storm caused significant damage to the aging boardwalk. “It was the high tide, storm...
• For June Town Meeting

  Camden to place two marijuana shop warrant articles before voters

  

  CAMDEN — Following a two-hour public hearing about allowing marijuana retail stores in specific Camden zoning districts, the Select Board voted 4 to 1 March 21 to let the voters decide the outcome at...
• Meeting this evening

  Belfast City Council to discuss poet laureate appointment, property assessment, new committees

  

  BELFAST — The Belfast City Council will hold its regularly scheduled public meeting this evening, March 21, at 7 p.m., to address topics including the creation of new City committees, new poet...
• If approved, warrant article for June Town Meeting to be drafted

  Camden to hold public hearing on whether to allow marijuana retail shops

  

  CAMDEN — The Select Board in Camden will hold a public hearing March 21 on amending its ordinances that would allow retail marijuana stores in specific districts. If the board finds in favor of...

• Megunticook River Citizens Advisory Committee to present Overview of River Technical Studies

  

  CAMDEN – The Megunticook River Citizens Advisory Committee is hosting its monthly speaker March 21 with a focus on past studies of the Camden river.Mike Burke, an engineer with the consulting company...

• Maine medical examiners face challenges amid need for autopsies

  

  Amid an uptick in homicides and a spike in drug overdose fatalities, the Maine medical examiner’s staff is slowly ramping up the number of autopsies it conducts after years of lagging behind national...
• Coffee... Best Onion Rings on the Midcoast... A Small Planet...

  This Week In Lincolnville: The Beach

  

  I have written previously about the age-old divide in this little town. In early days it was Ducktrap against Canaan — those deeded land on the coast due to merit or connections, versus the plucky...
• Press release

  In Wiscasset, Sweetz & More unveils ‘New England's largest sweet shop’

  

  Sweetz & More is proud to announce the opening of its newest location, April 1 in Wiscasset. With 8,100 square feet of pure sweetness, Sweetz & More is New England's largest sweet shop....

• ‘First Hoop’ celebrates its 18th season with $32,000 in contributions

  

  As the Maine high school basketball season has come to a close, First National Bank is pleased to report the successful results of their signature athletic programming sponsorship “First Hoop.”...

• Waldo County deed transfers

  BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds March 10-17. Belfast Daniel C. and Shelly L. Alex to Shelly L. & Daniel C. Living Trust. Belfast...

• Knox County deed transfers

  ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds March 13-17. Appleton Town of Appleton to David Flanagan. Camden Alko Acceptance Corporation to Alabama...
• culvert collapse forced 11-mile detour

  UPDATE: Affected stretch of Route 17 in Jefferson reopened ahead of schedule

  

  JEFFERSON — The Maine Department of Transportation reopened Route 17 in Jefferson to traffic, Friday, March 17, at approximately 6:30 p.m. The road had been closed east of Route 32 (near Peaslee's...
• idea came from BCOPE students

  Committee backs Sen. Curry bill ensuring young adults have safe access to banking services

  

  AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee voted unanimously Thursday in favor of a bill from Senator Chip Curry, D-Belfast, to provide safe and secure...

• Waldo County closed cases

  

  BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court March 9-15. Cheryl Briggs, 56, of Belfast, unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs in Belfast May 21, 2021, eight years in...

• Waldo County Sheriff’s beat

  

  BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity Feb. 23 - March 11. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent...

• Belfast Elders to rally against fossil fuel industry

  Seniors and their allies will hold a rally at the Bank of America call center at the corner of Schoodic Drive and Route 3 in Belfast March 21 from 8 to 9 a.m. as part of a national day of action...

• Belfast Police beat

  

  BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity March 10-16. An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court...

• Public invited to Energy, Green Building gathering at Camden Hills Regional High School

  

  On March 22, from 5 to 7 p.m., students of the Hatchery and Danny Salomon are inviting the public to a Midcoast Climate, Energy, and Green Building Gathering at Camden Hills Regional High School....
• A GoFundMe for family has been created

  Fire breaks out on Gurneytown Road in Appleton

  

  Update (March 23): According to Appleton Fire Chief Prent Marriner, an investigation by the Fire Marshal’s confirmed that the fire began with an electrical problem in one of the bedrooms at...

• Vinalhaven school bus involved in minor vehicle crash during storm

  VINALHAVEN — No injuries were reported, and minor damage resulted from a motor vehicle accident in Vinalhaven, March 14, involving a school bus and a private vehicle. The sound of the impact, however...

• Knox County cleanup continues from March 14 nor’easter, warming centers open

  

  KNOX COUNTY — Some warming centers have been open to the public today during regular business hours as storm crews continue to restore power to the region. A March 14 - 15 nor’easter brought strong...

• Seaside Village Preschool, in Camden, to hold open house March 25

  

  Fall enrollment is underway at Seaside Village Preschool in Camden. The school will be hosting and enrollment open house Saturday, March 25, 10 a.m.-noon. The public is invited to visit the...

• Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: Three arrests

  

  The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 222 calls for service for the period of March 7 to March 14. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 1,891 calls for service. Summons Kirsten Latter, 25...

• Camden Planning Board will convene this evening; town office closed today, March 15

  Town offices are closed today, March 15, 2023; however, the Planning Board meeting will take place, as scheduled, in person this evening at 5 p.m. The meeting will be broadcast live on the Town’s...

• Lincoln County hires 3 full-time emergency dispatchers

  

  The days of creative scheduling due to short-staffing may be over for Lincoln County Communications Center Director Tara Doe. On Feb. 21, county commissioners approved hiring three new full-time...

• Lincoln County sheriff wants to ‘jump start’ vehicle bidding process

  

  Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department has ordered nine new vehicles in the last two years and only received one. On March 6, Chief Deputy Rand Maker told county commissioners he expects to receive one...

• Searsport Town Office closed March 15

  The Searsport Town Office will be closed today. This is due in part to the storm clean up and staffing issues. “We are sorry for the inconvenience and will be open tomorrow,” according to the town...

• UPDATE: Mid-Coast Solid Waste is closed today, March 15

  Mid-Coast Solid Waste Transfer Station is closed today, March 15, 2023.
• closures/delayed starts continue into Wednesday

  March 14 - 15 snowstorm cancellations/closures include state, local courts, offices, transfer stations

  

  With a winter storm forecasted to bring heavy snow and high winds that will create hazardous driving conditions across the state, Governor Janet Mills has directed all State of Maine offices closed...
• Stay away from downed lines. No line is safe to touch, ever

  Wet, heavy snow, powerful winds, downed trees take out power to thousands in Midcoast

  MIDCOAST – Knox andLincoln and Waldo counties are suffering widespread power outages as of 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 14. Firefighters are responding to down wires and trees crossing the roads, while...

• Camden initiates parking ban with latest snowstorm

  There will be a winter parking ban for all streets and parking lots in Camden, except for the Public Safety lot on Washington Street, which is located behind the Fire Station, starting today at noon...

• 10-year-old charged on four counts after taking handgun to Monroe Elementary School

  

  BELFAST — A 10 year-old who took a gun to Monroe Elementary March 10, has been charged with four counts related to the incident, according to a March 14 press release from Waldo County Sheriff’s...

• Maine lobster fishery sues Monterey Bay Aquarium, alleges defamation

  

  Maine lobster businesses and industry trade associations today filed a federal lawsuit against the Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation (the “Aquarium”) for making false and defamatory statements about...

• Rep. Geiger introduces bill related to consumer-owned utility initiative

  

  AUGUSTA — Rep. Valli Geiger, D-Rockland, recently introduced a bill to help ensure that savings generated in the event that Mainers approve a measure to establish a large consumer-owned utility (COU...

• Nomination papers for Rockport municipal elections now available

  

  Nomination papers are now available at the Rockport Town Office for prospective candidates planning to run for seats on municipal boards and committees. The following seats are up election: Two...
• Pirates on the Penobscot... Musical Theater...Diane chimes in...

  This Week in Lincolnville: A cannon on the shore

  

  Should you find yourself at Lincolnville Beach, you may notice a small cannon facing the bay. Defending the town from what? Those rascally Islesboro natives? The yachts out of Camden? What dangers...

• Knox County deed transfers

  ROCKLAND — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds March 6-10. Appleton Elizabeth O. Trezise to Robert N. Ford and Anne A. Ford. Camden Nicholas...

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