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Rockland chosen for Maine's first hybrid ferry; passenger service begins Nov. 9

Knox County Criminal Docket closed cases

Ib Evald Tang Barfod, obituary

Geiger is reelected to serve Maine House District 42

Rockland elects new Council, school board members, approves disbursement of opioid settlement money

Obituaries

Geary Eleanor Tibbetts, obituary

Steven A. Thyng, obituary

Steven A. Thyng, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2026, leaving behind a lasting legacy of hard work, love of family and friends, as well as his love for outdoor adventure.

Ronald E. Bennett, notice

CAMDEN — Ronald E. Bennett, 88, husband of Janet (Hall) Bennett of Camden, died on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

A complete obituary will be published later and a service will be announced.

Faye R. Calderwood, obituary

UNION — Faye R. Calderwood, 92, died peacefully at home on Friday, October 23, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved, with her beloved Celtics on the television nearby.

Paul L. Gibbons, service

CAMDEN — The Memorial Service for Paul L. Gibbons, 78, of Camden, who died on September 28, 2026, will be held Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 11 a.m., at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church in Camden.

Mary Raye Heathcote, obituary

UNION — Mary Raye Heathcote passed into the arms of her Savior, October 26, 2026, after a battle with Alzheimers at her home in Union. She was born in Eastport, Maine on June 21, 1946, the first daughter of Alexander Hardie and Mary-Helen Hardie (Raye).

John H. Smith, obituary

THOMASTON — John H. Smith, 70, a friend to many and a longtime Thomaston resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Born in Rockland on July 19, 1956, he was the son of Franklin and Anna Belle (Staples) Smith.

Richard Charles Freeman, obituary

OWLS HEAD — Richard Charles Freeman, 86, died peacefully at home on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Born in Rockland on August 21, 1940, he was one of eight children of Earle Sr. and Alice (Lawry) Freeman. He was educated locally and graduated from Rockland High School.

Kenneth R. Nickerson Jr., obituary

Richard S. Adams, obituary

Richard Adams passed away peacefully on September 2 at Breakwater Commons with his wife, Linda, by his side.

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Hall Funeral Homes to host educational Lunch & Learn on ‘What Happens After a Loss?’

Hall Funeral Homes & Crematory invites community members to attend an informative and educational Lunch & Learn event, “What Happens After a Loss? A Practical Guide to the First Steps,” on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 11:30 a.m.

Incumbent Mike Ray takes Maine Legislative House District 40

Incumbent David Michael Ray, D-Lincolnville, is competing with Joseph McLaughlin, R-Lincolnville, to serve Appleton, Islesboro, Liberty, Lincolnville, Montville, Morrill and Searsmont in the Maine House of Representatives.

Polky elected to serve as Knox County Sheriff

Albert Joy and incumbent Patrick Polky competed for the job of Knox County Sheriff.

Ann Matlack to represent Knox County in Maine State Senate

Nicole Kalloch, Unenrolled-Rockland, and Ann Matlack, D-St. George, competed for the opportunity to serve Knox County at the State House in Augusta as Senator, District 12, which comprises all of Knox County, except for Isle au Haut (Senate District 7, Hancock County) and Washington (District 13, Lincoln County)…

Madison Cook wins Maine Legislative House District 39 seat

Madison Cook D-Belfast, is competing with Michael Nicholson R-Belfast, to serve Belfast, Belmont and Northport in the Maine House of Representatives.

How Waldo County is voting in Maine Senate District 37: Orcutt vs. Paul

Alan Lee Orcutt, D-Searsport, is running against Reagan Paul, R-Winterport, to serve District 37 in the Maine House of Representatives.

Saindon to represent Hope, Union and Warren in Augusta

Shawn Saindon, I-Warren, and Ray Thombs, R-Union, competed to secure a seat in the Maine House of Representatives serving District 44, which comprises Hope, Union and Warren.

Knox County endorses Chellie Pingree reelection to Congress

Incumbent Chellie Pingree, D-North Haven, is running against Ronald Russell, R-Kennebunkport, to represent Maine Congressional District 1 in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressional District 1 comprises…

Knox County favors Troy Jackson for U.S. Senate

Knox County (plus Waldoboro, in Lincoln County) voters are casting their votes for U.S. Senate, choosing between incumbent Susan Collins, R-Bangor, and Troy Jackson, D-Allagash.

Maine House District 45: Collamore vs. Stephens

Clinton Collamore, I-Waldoboro, and Rebecca Stephens, R-Waldoboro, are competing for a seat at the Maine House of Representatives to serve District 45, Bremen, Friendship, Louds Island Township, Washington and Waldoboro.

How Knox County voted for Maine's next Governor

Rick Bennett, Unenrolled, Oxford; Robert Charles, R-Leeds; and Hannah Pingree, D-North Haven, are all competing to serve as Maine's next governor.

Waldo County goes with Hannah Pingree as state's next governor

Rick Bennett, Unenrolled, Oxford, Robert Charles, R-Leeds, and Hannah Pingree, D-North Haven, are all competing to serve as Maine's next governor.

Hampson wins bid for Maine House District 43

Christopher Austin, R-Spruce Head, and Rhiannon Hampson, D-Thomaston, are competing for the Maine House of Representatives seat serving District 43, which comprises Cushing, Owls Head (part), South Thomaston, St.

How Waldo County is voting on the U.S. Senate race: Susan Collins vs. Troy Jackson

Waldo County voters are casting their votes for U.S. Senate, choosing between incumbent Susan Collins, R-Bangor, and Troy Jackson, D-Allagash.

How Waldo County is voting for Maine's Congressional District 2: Dunlap vs. LePage

Waldo County voters are choosing between Matthew Dunlap, D-Old Town and Paul LePage, R-Augusta to service them in Washington, D.C.

Waldo County favors Chip Curry for another term in Maine Senate

Incumbent Glenn ‘Chip’ Curry, D-Belfast, and Ryan Otis, R-Belfast, are competing for the opportunity to serve Waldo County at the State House in Augusta as Senator, District 11, which comprises all of Waldo County.

Rockport defeats rental housing ordinance, land use amendments

Rockport voters defeated two measures that had become controversial before voters. They also favored Troy Jackson over Susan Collins, Hannah Pingree for governor, Ann Matlack for state senator, and Josh Gerritsen for state representative.

Article 2:

Yes: 1,064

No: 1,130…

House District 38 voting results: Kayla Miller vs. Benjamin Hymes

Kayla Miller, D-Brooks, and Benjamin Hymes, R-Waldo, are competing for a Maine Legislature seat to serve Brooks, Frankfort (partially), Jackson, Knox, Monroe, Swanville, Thorndike, Unity and Waldo.

Josh Gerritsen wins Maine House District 41 (Camden, Rockport)

Josh Gerritsen, D-Rockport, and Cory Raymond, R-Rockport, competed for the Maine House of Representatives District 42 seat, which serves Camden and Rockport.

‘A disaster from the start’: How delays have plagued Maine’s new campaign finance website in the middle of an election year

screenshot of the maine campaign finance website overlayed on an image of a legislative chamber

When the Maine Ethics Commission and its staff set out to overhaul the state’s campaign finance website a couple of years ago, they wanted the project to go online well in advance of the 2026 general election.

Rockport Budget Committee to discuss municipal EMS service, budget goals for the town

The Rockport Budget Committee will convene Tuesday, November 3, at 6 p.m. in the Opera House Geoffrey Parker meeting room (lower level) to discuss the town's emergency medical services.

This Week in Lincolnvile

This Is Halloween

I really like Halloween. I was that kid who was always drawn to the spooky, to the weird. Drawn to the creepiest of fairy tales, and let’s be honest, most of the stories collected by Hans Christian Anderson and the Brothers Grimm were pretty creepy.

'The dramatic growth of food and energy needs of Knox County citizens has overwhelmed our current facilities'

AIO purchases former Rock Harbor Brewery building in Rockland

AIO has purchased the Rock Harbor Brewery building at 9 Payne Avenue, on Route 1, across from E.L. Spear, to accommodate growing demand for its food and energy assistance programs.

on the issues

Maine Senate District 11 Candidate Chip Curry

PenBayPilot.com has circulated questions to Midcoast Senate and House of Representative candidates seeking election to serve in the Maine Legislature.

Coastal Mountains Land Trust under contract to purchase Blueberry Hill in Belfast

BELFAST — Coastal Mountains Land Trust said Oct. 29 that it is under contract to purchase Blueberry Hill, also known as Patterson Hill, a 248-acre property in Belfast cherished by the community for its natural beauty, open landscape, and panoramic views, according to a news release from t…

'If we are not here for one another, why are we here?'

Camden veterans, others go extra mile for human ashes left behind in house

AUGUSTA — Human ashes found in a house put on the market could have been discreetly disposed of in a wooded area, on a hillside, in a flower garden, or some place else. The realtor could have spirited those ashes away, but instead transferred them to a local funeral home. Long Funeral Home could have do…

Knox County deed transfers

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Oct. 19-23.

Camden

David Myles Emery Est. to Dawn M. Emery.

Jennifer Legnini to Adrian C. Walton and Michael Walton.

Strong turnout in 2026 midterms in Hope, Palermo, Union, Matinicus, Camden, Rockland and Rockport

Midcoast citizens are voting early, returning absentee ballots or marking them in person at municipal offices

A short survey of several municipal clerks across the Midcoast in Knox and Waldo counties indicates that early voting is popular this election cycle with a robust number of citizens either requesting absentee ballots to take with them and vote according to their own schedule, or v…

Small public libraries urge Maine Library Commission to allow volunteer staffing, unpaid directors

AUGUSTA — Maine has 257 public libraries.

A handful sit in densely populated urban and suburban areas. Most, modest to tiny in size by comparison, serve the small cities, towns and villages that make up one of Am…

Three vehicles involved in Rte 1 Warren head-on collision, non-life threatening injuries

WARREN — Traffic along a portion of Atlantic Highway (Route 1) in Warren came to a standstill, Wednesday morning, following a head-on collision, resulting in three vehicles being hauled from the scene, and transports to the hospital for one person with obvious injuries and a second person…