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Sen. Angus King delivers statement, pledges to curtail ICE budget
Knox County deed transfers

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U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree issues statement: Will hold 'lawless Administration accountable for their abuses, demand transparency, and get Noem removed'

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Nefarious party invite scam teases, traps Midcoast residents
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New restrictions on mercury-containing fluorescent light bulbs in Maine

Police, Fire and Courts

Rockland's Emergency Warming Center open overnight Jan. 23, 24, 25, 26
Maine’s red flag law goes live in February. What will that look like?
Waldo County deed transfers
In Maine, hundreds of commercial vehicles inspected during Operation Safe D.R.I.V.E.
Reversible, irreversible changes watched as Knox County initiates new inmate housing at Two Bridges

Obituaries

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Joshua E. Barshinger, notice

DIXMONT — Joshua E. Barshinger, 35, of Dixmont, passed away on January 13, 2026, in Friendship after an automobile accident.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday, January 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main Street, in Waldoboro.

Lee Houghton
Lee Houghton, obituary

UNION — Lee Houghton, beloved father, grandfather and friend, passed away January 17 at the age of 76.  

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Peter J. Flanagan Jr., notice

STOCKTON SPRINGS — Peter J. Flanagan Jr, 65 of Stockton Springs, passed away April 26, 2025, at Waldo County General Hospital. 

"Please call the funeral home with any information regarding his family, as we are unable to locate them," said the Funeral Home.

Kenneth Linwood Grey
Kenneth Linwood Grey, obituary

TENANTS HARBOR — Kenneth Linwood Grey, 84, of Tenants Harbor, Maine passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, surrounded by his wife, daughters, and stepson.

Denise M. Pearse
Denise M. Pearse, obituary

WALDOBORO — Denise M. Pearse, 74, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Monday, December 29, 2025 at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport.

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Bruce W. Ives, obituary

CAMDEN — Bruce W. Ives, 81, died on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bangor. Born on June 11, 1944, in Winchester, Massachusetts, to Kenneth and Adella Ives, Bruce spent his early years in Reading.

Robert “Bob” S. Norton
Robert S. Norton, notice

ROCKLAND — Robert “Bob” S. Norton, 83, beloved husband of Cindy Norton, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 9, 2026.

In accordance with Bob’s wishes, there will be no services at this time.

A complete obituary will be shared at a later date.

Evelyn Gregory (Crockett) Anderson
Evelyn (Crockett) Anderson, obituary

WARREN — Evelyn Gregory (Crockett) Anderson, 88, passed away at home on Sunday, December 14, 2025 with her loving family at her side.

Dorothy L. ‘Dot’ Carroll
Dorothy L. ‘Dot’ Carroll, notice

WEST ROCKPORT — Dorothy L. ‘Dot’ Carroll, 90, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Charles Brian Trask
Charles Brian Trask, obituary

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Elections

The debate over trans rights is heating up in Maine for the 2026 election cycle
Waldo County grand jury indictments
Democrats are actively recruiting a replacement for Jared Golden
Monday, November 3 is Election Heroes Day
Here’s what you need to know about Maine’s two ballot questions this November
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Thomaston Select Board hosts monthly Community Conversations
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Thomaston Select Board Chair Chris Rector invites the public to engage in the Board's informal, once-a-month meeting for an open conversation between Thomaston’s governance and the public it represents.

Dakota Jones Named to University of Hartford's Dean's List and President's List
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Dakota Jones, of Brooks, has been named to the University of Hartford's Dean's List and President's List for the Spring 2025 semester.

The Dean's List recognizes students achieving superior academic standing. The requirement, with some exceptions, is a grade point average of at least 3.0 and…

City-wide parking ban overnight in Rockland, Wednesday, Jan. 21
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A City-Wide Parking Ban will be in effect from tonight, Wednesday, January 21, at 10 p.m., until tomorrow, Thursday, January 22, at 7 a.m.

'We may not have the platforms, but we do have the street corner'
Audacity CAT approaches one-year commitment to weekly protests in Rockland
Photo courtesy Greg Marley

ROCKLAND — It's closing in on one year since a group of Midcoast citizens started standing at Chapman Park in Rockland every Saturday from noon until 1 p.m. to protest the current U.S. presidential administration's policies and actions.

envisioning a parking lot, walking trail, and future school groups
Grant awarded to fund Alford Brook Preserve restoration project in Waldoboro
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WALDOBORO — Georges River Land Trust (GRLT) was recently awarded $420,000 from the Maine Natural Resource Conservation Program (MNRCP). This grant will fund an approximate 8-acre restoration project at Alford Brook Preserve in Waldoboro to expand and restore the riparian buffer around the brook,…

Maine Arts Commission names 2026 Maine Artist Fellowship recipients
Bethany Engstrom (Media Arts)

"Across studios, stages, workshops, and writing desks throughout the state, six Maine artists are shaping how we see, hear, move through, and understand the world around us," said The Maine Arts Commission, in a news release.

Maine Sea Grant receives $2M in new NOAA awards to support innovative American lobster research, outreach
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The Maine Sea Grant Program at the University of Maine has received $2 million in funding. 

Public hearing scheduled for Jan. 28
Emergency legislation to address Knox County's stalled budget process moves forward in Augusta
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ROCKLAND — Knox County's budget process has been in a state of suspended animation for months, but emergency legislation submitted by Rep.

Barbara Cray enters race for District Attorney seat
Barbara Cray for District Attorney for the Sixth Prosecutorial District

Barbara Cray, of Westport Island, said Jan. 18 that she will run in the Democratic Primary for District Attorney for the State of Maine Sixth Prosecutorial District, which comprises Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Waldo counties.

Rockland issues citywide winter parking ban 10 p.m., Sunday, till Monday, 9 a.m.
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There will be a City-wide parking ban beginning at p.m., Sunday, January 18, until 9 a.m., Monday, January 19.

Camden issues winter parking ban through 6 a.m., Monday, Jan. 19
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A winter parking ban will be in effect on all streets and municipal parking lots in Camden, except the Public Safety parking lot on Washington Street, beginning Sunday, Jan. 18, at 7 p.m. and continuing until Monday, Jan. 19, at 6 a.m.

Vehicles parked in violation of the ban may be to…

Maine will highlight women farmers and agricultural leaders through public events, collaboration with the legislature, and national convenings
Governor proclaims 2026 as the Year of the Woman Farmer in Maine
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Governor Janet Mills has proclaimed 2026 as the Year of the Woman Farmer in Maine, aligning the state with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations' designation of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer.

'new people means new food and new parties!'
This Week in Lincolnville: Food and Community
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I like to cook. There is something amazing about putting food in front of people you love — a warm soup on a cold evening, a plate of greens harvested from a summer garden, a custard full of eggs supplied by the backyard dinosaurs.

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Northport Town Office, Community Center project receives federal funding
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NORTHPORT — The Town of Northport has been awarded $2.325 million from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) towards Northport’s new Town Office and Community Center construction project.

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Homeless Coalition to receive 2026 Belfast Spirit of America Foundation Tribute
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Belfast Police beat
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Belfast — Police reported the following activity Dec. 28 - Jan. 14.

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.

Dec. 28

Waldo County Sheriff's beat
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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Dec. 6 - Jan. 14.

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.

Dec. 6…

Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association
2026 Common Ground County Fair poster design selected
This year's MOFGA's poster designed by  Brenda McGuinness. Courtesy of MOFGA

The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) unveiled its 50th annual Common Ground Country Fair design at the Agricultural Trades Show in Augusta on Jan. 13. The fair designs are intended to represent the values of the largest organic fair in the country, and are beloved by fairgoers from around the…

financial support, dental care, legal help, peer support
Domestic violence resources now displayed at all Maine BMV locations
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Governor Mills' statement on potential federal law enforcement operations in Maine
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Governor Janet Mills issued a 

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Senator Angus King issues statement concerning federal law enforcement activity in Maine
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 In a January 14 new release, U.S. Senator King (I-ME) released the following statement in response to growing concerns of imminent federal law enforcement activity in Maine: 

Knox County court news: Jury begins trial for sexual assault; man allegedly strangles woman, makes threats with a rifle
Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND – The following comprises recent court activity in Knox County Court from Jan. 5-12, including the start of a jury trial for sexual assault and a man accused of strangling a woman and then making threats with a rifle. 

Jury trial begins for man accused of sexually assaulting child over several years

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Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office
Arrest made in Alna house shooting
Jacob McInnis Jr.

Jacob McInnis Jr., 18, of Whitefield, was arrested at his home at 12:15 a.m. Jan. 14 by Det. Sgt. Ron Rollins of Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office without incident.

Driver dies in single vehicle crash in Friendship
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FRIENDSHIP — A stretch of road already known for slide-offs and less significant crashes is now the site of a fatality following a single vehicle crash Tuesday night.

At approximately 10:35 p.m., January 13, 2026, Knox Regional Communications Center received a call reporting a single vehicle rollover crash on Colonel S…

U.S. Marshalls Service arrest Oklahoma sex offender suspect in Waldoboro
U.S. Marshalls Service

WALDOBORO – On Friday, Jan. 9, the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Maine Violent Offender Task Force (MVOTF) arrested Jaime A. Oktay, 56, on a State of Oklahoma warrant for aggravated possession of child sexual abuse material and two counts of possession, procurement, manufacture, sale, or distribution of child sexual abuse material, according to…

Maine State Library Commission to start rulemaking process for new standards
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AUGUSTA — On Monday the Maine Library Commission voted unanimously to start a lengthy rulemaking process that will set new standards for public libraries.

The process is expected to take most of this year and will use current library standards as a starting point, not the controversial…

Knox County Criminal Docket closed cases
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ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Court from Jan. 2-12.

Has served as Knox County’s Judge of Probate since 1990
Carol Emery seeks another term as Knox County Probate Judge
Carol Emery

Judge Carol R. Emery announced Jan. 12 that she is seeking reelection to the position of Knox County Judge of Probate.

Belfast Police beat
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Belfast — Police reported the following activity Dec. 28 - Jan. 8.

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.

Dec. 28

'pressure is off for having that excavated'
Rockport landowner withdraws Rock Road removal permit, neighbors stand down on municipal appeal
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The Rockport Select Board confirmed Monday, Jan.

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