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New Hope Midcoast names new executive director

James Max Friesland
James "Max" Friesland, notice
John G. Crabtree Sr.
John G. Crabtree Sr., obituary

Police, Fire and Courts

Waldo County closed cases
Judge accepts plea deal for school bus driver in fatal Rockland accident
Thomaston resident sentenced for Border Patrol assault at scene of 2025 Washington crash
Waldo County deed transfers
Waldo County closed cases

Obituaries

Paul Francis O’Brien
Paul Francis O’Brien, obituary

CAMDEN — Paul Francis O’Brien, 92, of Camden, Maine, devoted husband and father of three sons, passed away peacefully in the loving care of his family after a lengthy illness.

Phillip James Young
Phillip James Young, obituary

CUSHING — Phillip James Young, 87, of Cushing, passed away on August 9, 2026, after a brief illness at Windward Gardens in Camden, Maine.

Claudia Ann Bragdon Sherman
Claudia (Bragdon) Sherman, obituary

Heinz Robert Lehmann
Heinz Robert Lehmann, obituary

LINCOLNVILLE — Heinz Robert Lehmann, 97, of Lincolnville, Maine, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026. He was born on April 10, 1929, in Zofingen, Switzerland, the only child of Walter Lehmann and Lydia Hunziker Lehmann.

Martha L. Vogel
Martha L. Vogel, notice

CAMDEN — Martha L. Vogel, 87, of Camden, died on August 8, 2026 at the Sussman House. 

A complete obituary will be published later. 

Frank J. Langley
Frank J. Langley, notice

ROCKPORT – Frank J. Langley, 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2026, surrounded by family at his home in Rockport.

Frank will be laid to rest privately at Seaview Cemetery in Rockport. 

A full obituary will be published in the near future.

Darlene Sharon (Orff) Hale
Darlene (Orff) Hale, obituary

WASHINGTON — Darlene Sharon Hale (Orff) passed away peacefully into the presence of Jesus at her home, Thursday, August 6, 2026.

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Arnold W. "Bill" Achorn, obituary

WALDOBORO — Arnold W. "Bill" Achorn, 93, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on August 1, 2026.

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Josephine P. McAlary, service

ROCKPORT — A memorial service for Josephine P. McAlary, 102, will be held Monday, August 24, 2026 at 2 p.m., followed by a reception at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 11 White Street, Rockland. 

Neill Clayton Peterson
Neill C. Peterson, obituary

BELFAST — Neill Clayton Peterson, of Belfast, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, with his wife, brother-in-law and caregivers by his side after five years of living with multiple myeloma.

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USDA distributes oral rabies vaccine for wildlife in Northern Maine
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Camden Snow Bowl to host first-ever Maine Gravity Series Enduro Race
(Photo courtesy Camden Snow Bowl)

CAMDEN — The Camden Snow Bowl will welcome riders from across New England August 29–30 as it hosts its first-ever Maine Gravity Series Enduro, marking the mountain's debut as a stop on Maine's gravity mountain bike race circuit.

This Week in Lincolnville
Who was Lincoln?
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Why are we Lincolnville?

Waldo County Sheriff's beat
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BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity July 18 - Aug. 2.

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.

July 18…

Knox County deed transfers
Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Aug. 3-7.  

Appleton

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Line-of-Duty death report finalized for firefighters of Robbins Lumber explosion
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has released its investigation report regarding the Robbins Lumber Mill Fire in Searsmont, which occurred May 15, 2026.

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Rockland to hold second Safe Routes to South School Community workshop
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Iberdrola must open its books as CMP seeks greater profits in ongoing rate case, Maine utility regulator says
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Belfast Police beat
BPD patch.

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity July 26 - Aug. 6.

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.

July 26

Quick response saves Owls Head house; Fire Marshal's Office investigating
fire scene photo

As of Aug. 11, 2026, the investigation continues into the cause of this fire.

OWLS HEAD – A potential structure fire was quickly suppressed on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, thanks to neighbors on the Lighthouse Road, in Owls Head, who happened to look toward the neighboring property at jus…

Fire at Belfast artist studio attributed to hot glass in contact with a microfiber cloth
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On Aug. 5, the Belfast Fire Department responded to a reported building fire at 256 High Street, Waterfall Arts, in Belfast at approximately 3:15 p.m.

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CLC Ambulance Board joins support effort for labor and delivery
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The Central Lincoln County (CLC) Ambulance Service Board of Directors met with members of the Miles Delivers Action Coalition at a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 3 to discuss how both organizations can support each other.

Passenger removed from schooner 'Heritage' in North Haven harbor
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NORTH HAVEN — A passenger on the schooner Heritage was removed from the vessel by law enforcement this morning, Wednesday, Aug. 5, in Pulpit Harbor. Due to the behavior, Knox County Sheriff's Office deputies have since initiated paperwork requesting usage of Maine's Yellow Flag law.

Vehicle crash in Warren involving motorcycle sends two to hospitals
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WARREN — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a serious motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a minivan that occurred early in the afternoon, Wednesday, Aug. 5, on Atlantic Highway.

Supporters step up in spectacular fashion for the Bigelow Laboratory Big Splash
Supporters of Bigelow Laboratory gather at the lab in East Boothbay on July 30 for the Big Splash celebration to help raise funds for ocean science. Courtesy of Bigelow Laboratory

Last week, over 250 friends and supporters of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences came together for an evening of discovery and inspiration.

August 7–9
Maine Boat & Home Show celebrates 21st year on Rockland Harbor this weekend
The Maine Boat & Home Show, hosted by Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors magazine, is celebrating its 21st year on the Rockland waterfront.

ROCKLAND — If you are in the market for a way to have fun on the water, start your search at this year’s Maine Boat & Home Show, Aug. 7–9, at Rockland Harbor Park.

Knox County deed transfers
Knox County Courthouse

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds July 27-31. 

Appleton

Andrew Staples to David C. Flanagan.

Parking alert: Rockland Harbor Park
City of Rockland emblem

Beginning Tuesday, August 4, at 10 p.m., "there will be NO PARKING at Harbor Park due to setup for the Maine Boat & Home Show," said the City of Rockland, in a parking notification.

Motorcyclist injured near Buttermilk roadwork zone
group loads bike onto wrecker

SOUTH THOMASTON – Roadwork on Buttermilk Lane in South Thomaston came to a pause for less than an hour, Tuesday, after a motorcycle crash occurred outside of the roadwork zone.

Waldo County deed transfers
The building where the Waldo County Registry of Deeds is maintained.

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds July 13-17. 

Belfast

Allison S. Piper to Colleen M. Cannon. 

George Erhardt to Mari and Robert F. Stallworth. 

Howard M. Green to Howard Gr…

Ballots will be mailed beginning 30 days before the Election
Maine voters can now request absentee ballots for Nov. 3, 2026 election
Maine Department of Secretary of State logo

Survey Deadline: Midnight, Labor Day
Community invited to take survey about future of sidewalks, pathways in Rockport
Union Street pathways, Rockport

The Pathways Committee in Rockport is circulating a survey to learn more about what the community wants to see for the future of its sidewalks and pathways throughout the Town of Rockport.

feedback from public meetings will be submitted to the Legislature
Manufactured Housing Program now under Maine Office of Community Affairs
Maine Office of Community Affairs logo

On July 29, 2026, the Maine Office of Community Affairs (MOCA) officially undertook the responsibility of regulating manufactured housing in the state through the Manufactured Housing Program, formerly known as the Manufactured Housing Board.  

This Week in Lincolnville
65 Years Ago Today
Lemonade.

“65 years ago today. Dad opened Western Auto in Camden.” This was the first social media post that I saw yesterday morning. August 1, 1961. Well before my time, the store opened at the corner of Washington and Elm, beneath the Opera House, where the Camden Town Office is housed today. 

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Rockport residents seeks fiscal spending details and policy decisions in filing FOAAs
Rockport Town Office contends with eight Freedom of Access Act information requests
Rockport Town Office

ROCKPORT — In his Aug.

UPDATED: Motor vehicle crash at Route 90, Western Road claims a life, seriously injures another
fire trucks in foreground, background

WARREN — One person is dead and LifeFlight was called to a local hospital to meet a critically injured person, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Camden Road (Route 90) and Western Road, in Warren.

UPDATED: Park Street in Rockland reopens after crash; law enforcement kept busy with crashes through the day
crash scene

ROCKLAND — A section of Park Street in Rockland closed to traffic following a motor vehicle crash involving a car and a motorcycle at approximately 5:30 p.m., Aug. 1. This day happens to be day 4 of the annual Maine Lobster Festival. The section of road from Broadway to Union Stre…

For the last 25 years, CHRHS has been alive with music, theater, dance
Strom Auditorium shines as springboard for Camden Hills students now in the performing arts major leagues
Nick Barrows

ROCKPORT — Whether it was ever in the back of the community's mind in 1999 or not, the Strom Auditorium at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport has been, by virtue of its design and wellspring for creativity, a place where students captivated by theater and performance have found their wing…

Waldo County closed cases
Waldo Judicial Center.

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County unified court July 22-28. 

Michael Sentell, 42, of Belfast, probation violation in Belfast Oct. 13, 2024, 14 days in jail, probation partially revoked and continued; domestic violence terrorizing in Swanville July 18, four days in jail.

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non-compliant driver narrowly misses striking firefighter personnel; telephone negotiations employed
UPDATED: Multi-town vehicle pursuit in Knox County eventually de-escalated by local law enforcement
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KNOX COUNTY — A non-compliant driver was safely intercepted Friday afternoon, July 31, 2026, following a multi-town vehicle pursuit that began after a near-miss with emergency personnel, according to Sheriff Patrick Polky, of the Knox County Sheriff's Office. The coordinated effort involved the K…

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