AUBURN — Helen E. (Joy) Mylen, 81, peacefully slipped away to join the Lord on February 20, 2026. Born in Lubec, Maine, she was the daughter of H. Bernice (Small) Joy and Alfred L.

Victor N. Voss, obituary

WALDOBORO — Victor N. Voss went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 26 at his home in Waldoboro, Maine, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 6, 1947.

Eleanor M. Groth LaFlamme, notice

WALDOBORO — Eleanor Margaret Groth LaFlamme, 92, of Waldoboro, passed away at her home on February 14, 2026.

Her family will honor her life privately.

Arrangements are under the care of Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Anita Anna DiNapoli, obituary

ROCKLAND — Anita Anna DiNapoli, 89, a woman defined by her grace, tireless work ethic, and deep devotion to her family, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

William Isaac Ingraham, obituary

KNOX — William Isaac Ingraham, 67, of Knox, Maine was born to Amy and Richard Ingraham on January 6, 1959, in Waterville, Maine. He passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2026.

Loretta Pearl Grass, obituary

Helen Linda Russell, obituary

CAMDEN — Helen Linda Russell, 98, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026 in her home in Camden, Maine. She was born April 8, 1927 to Vesper and Amy (Carroll) Hall in Rockville, Maine.

Bryce Molloy, obituary

SOUTH THOMASTON — Bryce Molloy, 72, a devoted husband, father, mentor, and accomplished businessman, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, leaving behind the legacy of a life well lived.

Deborah B. Lyon, obituary

We are mourning the loss of Deborah B. Lyon (64), who died surrounded by family on January 29, 2026 in Rockport, Maine. Over 3 years ago, Deb was diagnosed with Stage IV fallopian tube cancer and fought to live each day with joy and conviction. She was a woman of incredible strength.

Patricia Marie (Miller) McNinch, obituary

BREWER — Patricia Marie (Miller) McNinch, 80, passed away on January 31, 2026 in her Brewer home with her husband at her side.

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Rockport Select Board member resigns, leaving three open seats for June elections

ROCKPORT — Rockport Select Board member Michelle Hannan has resigned her position, leaving three open Select Board seats up for election at the June 9 town meeting polls.

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Maintain status quo with law enforcement while town explores future of PD

Camden Town Manager recommends initiating search for new police chief

CAMDEN — With the emergence of an intense community debate about the future of the Camden Police Department, the Select Board has added a March 3 meeting agenda item specifically to consider Town Manager Audra Caler's recommendation to

Review meetings, timeline

Rockport ready to scrutinize proposed $12.7 million 2026-2027 budget in advance of June vote

ROCKPORT — A proposed 2026-2027 municipal budget for the Town of Rockport is ready for citizen review in advance of an April public hearing date, and eventual annual Town Meeting vote June 9.

Bankruptcy bill amended to force county governments to conduct timely audits

AUGUSTA — A bill originally written to offer bankruptcy protections for towns and counties in Maine has evolved into a proposal requiring county governments to file annual audits within 12 months of the end of each fiscal year, and for the state auditor to review the audits as they are submi…

'When we look out for our communal children, it makes our town, state, nation, and world stronger'

This Week in Lincolnville: Keeping an Eye on the Kids

After my article last week, about snow, was published, I received a message from a Lincolnville girl I grew up with. She told me how she had been at the Camden Hills basketball game in Augusta, the one which let out into a snow squall. Seeing my kids there, she almost messaged me to make sure they got home safe. Route 3 was inde…

Belfast Police beat

Belfast — Police reported the following activity Jan. 9 - Feb. 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.

Jan. 9

Rockland's Emergency Warming Center open overnights March 1 and 2

Rockland's Emergency Warming Center will be open at the Rec. Center (Flanagan Community Center) for two nights beginning Sunday, March 1.

Community Action Grant-funded project; survey option available for those unable to attend

POSTPONED: City of Rockland to host Safe Routes to South School community workshop

Four men, one child bike down south Main Street in Rockland

The Safe Routes to South School Community Workshop has been postponed. Initially scheduled for Thursday, February 26, the workshop has been rescheduled to March 26.

Initial press release:

In one day, Knox County mutual aid proves active with calls to structure fire, odor investigations, vehicle incidents

March 2, 2026 update: The Fire Marshal's Office is categorizing the cause of a fire at 725 Augusta Road to be Accidental. According to a reply by the FMO, through the Maine Dept. of Public Safety, welding was the most probable cause, though "there were several other accidental causes,"…

Neighbors request public acknowledgment of responsibility, ask that a donation be made to land trust

Maine's Board of Pesticides Control to consider revised agreement with Rockport landowner in tree poisoning case

ROCKPORT — On Feb.

Knox County Criminal Docket closed cases

How would Maine’s proposed climate superfund work?

a crowd holding signs in support of L.D. 1870

As Maine grapples with how to pay to fix roads, piers and other infrastructure damaged by severe storms that are increasing as the climate changes, lawmakers are considering a climate superfund act that would fine major fossil fuel companies for past damage.

New York man arrested in Knox County for drug trafficking heads to trial in U.S. District Court

Quick response after vehicle goes over guard rail, lands on roof in Thomaston

THOMASTON — First, there was the sound. A vehicle up above on New County Road (Route 1), grating against the guard rail, traveling at what police believe to be a high rate of speed. The car eventually jumped the rail and tipped over, landing on its roof before coming to a stop on the embankment, almost at the…

This Week in Lincolnville: Thoughts of Snow

Late in the workday Friday, I received a text from one the boys, asking if I minded if they went to the regional championship basketball game, where Camden Hills would face off against Brunswick in the Class A North final in Augusta. I answered in the affirmative — this is after all, the last winter before their older sister gradua…

Camden Town Office to be closed Monday; parking ban in effect

The Town of Camden is joining Maine state government offices and will be closed all day Monday, Feb. 23, due to severe winter storm conditions.

Gov. Mills is strongly urging all Maine people to use extra caution if traveling.

Remi…

crews are prohibited from raising bucket truck arms when windspeeds are greater than 30 mph

Central Maine Power prepares for Feb. 23 storm; some cancellations announced

Parking ban at Grindle Point Feb. 23-24

ISLESBORO — The National Weather Service is forecasting a significant snowstorm for Monday, February 23. To ensure crews can safely and effectively clear accumulated snow, a snow ban will be in effect at Grindle Point from Monday at 8:30 a.m. through Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.

Rockland parking ban from 12 p.m., Feb. 23, until 8 a.m., Feb. 24

Rockland has issued a City-wide parking ban, to be in effect from 12 p.m., Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 until 8 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24.

Off-street parking will be available in the Winter Street lot, according to a City of Rockland parking ban notification.

Gusty winds, heavy snow in the forecast. Then more cold. Then more snow on Wednesday

February snow punch: Winter storm warning, 1 a.m., Feb. 23, to 1 a.m., Feb. 24

Approaching nor-easter, Feb. 22, 2026, 8:45 a.m.

MIDCOAST — The National Weather Service in Gray is warning that a winter storm will bear down on Maine and the Midcoast over a 24-hour stretch beginning in the early hours of Monday.…

Knox County deed transfers

Police Dept. to step up police presence at upcoming events

Rockland man arrested for driving a plow truck too close to protesters, causing snow, ice to knock some down

ROCKLAND — The Rockland Police Dept. issued the following news release concerning an arrest of a Rockland man who allegedly drove a plow truck too close to citizens gathered in a downtown…

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 Feb. 2-6

Belfast

Lourene Rich to Thomas Diehl and Haley Sherman.

Bobbie Jo and Joseph Benjamin to Benjamin C.R. Jackson.

Brooks …

Waldo County closed cases

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court Feb. 11-17.

Stephen P. Cummings Jr., probation violation in Waldo County Aug. 31, 2022, 12 months in prison and probation partially revoked; terrorizing in Belfast Feb. 6, 30 days in jail.

Belfast Police beat

Belfast — Police reported the following activity Jan. 25 - Feb. 18.

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.

Jan. 25

one transported to hospital following North Nobleboro Road fire

UPDATE: Barn blaze draws mutual aid to Waldoboro for second structure fire in five hours

WALDOBORO — Firefighters opened at least one of the donated pizza boxes, Friday morning, just prior to 9 a.m., after the previously black smoke at their backs had turned to white.

Waldo County Sheriff's beat

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Feb. 11-19.

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.

Feb. 6

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact deputies

Newcastle traffic stop thwarts northbound transport of drugs; Thomaston, Union individuals arrested

NEWCASTLE — Three people, including residents of Thomaston and Union, were arrested and charged with Aggravated Trafficking of Scheduled Drugs into the Midcoast.

Rockland parking ban overnight Feb. 20-21