The Maine Association of Realtors has named Martin Cates, a long-time member of the Midcoast community, the 2025 Maine State Realtor of the Year.

Ma, aka Diane Roesing O’Brien, submitted a piece she wrote in honor of the Lincolnville Historical Society’s Fiftieth Anniversary this week.

Our Historical Society Turns 50

Camden Hills Regional High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team bested the Blue Devils at Lewiston in a commanding win of 9-0 on Oct. 2.

Molly Williams, a sophomore, #10, netted the first goal for the Windjammers followed shortly after by sophomore Eve Domareki, #13…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Sept. 25 - Oct. 1. 

Eleanor M. Nugent, 56, of Waterville, two counts of violating probation in Unity Nov. 16, 2021, seven days in jail for each count, probation partially revoked and continued..

Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 14 - Oct. 1.

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.

Sept. 14

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Sept. 26 - Oct. 1.

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.

Sept. 27…

THOMASTON — A new police chief has begun his tenure with the Town of Thomaston. Eric Quatrano assumed the role last week.

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

Camden

David A. Birch and Ruthann Birch to Frances Paulson and Gary Paulson.

ALNA The Climate Action Committee (CAC) of the Town of Alna announced a new program to provide any resident in need of emergency backup power access to portable, non-toxic, high-capacity rechargeable batteries to be distributed out of the Alna Fire House beginning this Fall.

October brings beautiful fall leaves and the beginning of shorter hours of daylight. The Bureau of Highway Safety wishes to remind drivers to slow down and look for pedestrians. We also urge pedestrians to watch for drivers and make sure that you can BE SEEN!

Homeworthy, formerly known as the Knox County Homeless Coalition, has acquired two buildings, both donated to the nonprofit from supporters. 

ROCKPORT — Traffic slowed to a crawl this evening, Oct.

(Update Sept. 30, 2025): According to the Rockport Police Dept., the operator of a vehicle that knocked down headstones at Glen Cove Cemetery before becoming stuck, Thursday, Sept. 25, has been charged with Operating Under the Influence (Class D).

PORTLAND — A Union man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Portland for distributing fentanyl and cocaine. 

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Sept. 18-24. 

Shane T. Fitts, 28, of Unity, domestic violence criminal threatening in Unity July 31, 2022, dismissed; threatening display of a weapon in Unity July 31, 2022, unconditional discharge. 

THOMASTON — A vehicle fire in Thomaston, Monday morning, sent a large billow of black smoke straight up into the air, prompting a response from Thomaston Fire, Ambulance, and Police. Dexter Street Extension was closed to traffic for a brief time until apparatus could arrive and the flames could be contained.…

Phylis Allen spends her days looking for things. She searches for potatoes at Sam’s Club, cheap beets and ginger at Walmart and a local grocery store. She studies the weekly inventory from Good Shepherd, Maine’s only food bank, for good deals on butter and cheese. 

On September 28, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Maine State Police received a call from the Portland Police Department regarding a complaint they had received from a truck driver, who believed he may have struck a pedestrian on the Maine Turnpike.    

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) introduced bipartisan legislation to bolster civics education resources for school children across the United States. Introduced to mark Constitution Day, Sept.

Along with the crisp air and the yellowish glow of the leaves shining in my bedroom window, there is another sense indicator of autumn in Lincolnville — the smell of woodsmoke.

ROCKLAND — Traffic in Rockland will be impacted on Monday, Sept. 29, while Public Works works on road projects.

Beginning at 5 a.m., Broadway will be closed to vehicular traffic from Limerock Street to Park Street for the replacement of a failing drainage pipe.

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 8-24.

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.

Sept. 8

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Aug. 18-24.

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.

Sept. 23…

The Knox County Republicans are having a yard sale on Saturday, October 4, in Rockland at Life House Church from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 336 Limerock St.  

Rain Day is October 5.

Donations may be dropped off at Life House Church on Saturday, September 27, 10 a.m to…

On September 25, 2025 at approximately 08:10 a.m., Knox County deputies attempted to stop a white GMC pickup truck in the area of Ingraham Drive in Owls Head. According to Knox County Sheriff Pat Polky, the stop was initiated for multiple law violations, including fleeing from law en…

The Warren Fire Department invites the community to join in celebrating its 150th Anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Warren Fire station, 177 Western, in Warren. This family-friendly event will feature activities for all ages, honoring a century and a half of dedicated service to the…

ROCKLAND – The following comprises recent court activity in Knox County, including the case of a man who remains in custody charged with manslaughter in a 2024 Cushing homicide and a status update for a murder at Crawford Pond in Union on July 2.

AUGUSTA — On Sept. 24, four new laws intended to preserve affordable housing options in Maine took effect, according to a news release from the Maine Legislature Senate Majority Office. Passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov.

ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court Sept. 13-22.

Roy A. Allen, 58, of Rockland, criminal trespass in Rockland July 30, 2025, $100 fine; disorderly conduct, offensive words, gestures in Rockland July 30, 2025, $100 fine all suspended.