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Frank Carl Laba, obituary

Waldo County deed transfers

Sharon Rose Secotte, obituary

Maine Bureau of Highway Safety urges adults to talk to teens about safe driving during Teen Driver Safety Week

2026 Halloween Rundown: Midcoast events for adults, parents and kids

Obituaries

Ellen E. Bates, obituary

Ellen E. Bates, 89, of Tenants Harbor, Maine, died of pancreatic cancer on October 17, 2025.

Thomas R. Moore, obituary

Blake Allen Donaldson, obituary

THOMASTON — Blake A. Donaldson passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Oct. 13, surrounded by family in the Thomaston home where he grew up, after battling a long illness. He left behind a legacy of love, curiosity, service, and a lifelong wish for peace and harmony in the world.

Joyce Ann Davis, obituary

Donald M. Drake, Sr., notice

LINCOLNVILLE — Donald M. Drake, Sr., 92, husband of Barbara Drake, died on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at the Sussman House.

A complete obituary will be published later and private services will be held in honor of his request.

Theodore A. Jones, Jr., obituary

Theodore A. Jones, Jr., 65, died on October 8, 2026 with his sister by his side at Maine Coast Hospital in Ellsworth. Ted was born May 5, 1961 in Camden to Theodore A. Jones, Sr. and Lois Sweat Jones. Ted was a fun, loving man and had resided at Yesterday’s Children in Ellsworth since 2003.

Christopher L. Strazzulla, obituary

Joan (Arau) Landwehr, obituary

Jill Lang, service

HOPE — A Celebration of Life for Jill Lang, 61, of Hope, who died on March 4, 2026, will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 11 a.m., at the Rockport Masonic Center, 368 Main Street, Rockport, with the Rev. Dr. Susan Stonestreet officiating. A reception will follow.

Elaine K. Olsen, obituary

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Street closure: Main Street in Rockland for Sunday Stroll

On Sunday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Street will be closed from Park Street to Glover's Passage for Sunday Stroll.

The actual event takes place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Getting communities prepared for disruptions

Have you ever thought about how your household or workplace would fare if the power went out for weeks? How would you cope, assist others and get help? We often resist considering such scenarios, dismissing them as far-fetched. But as a warming climate fuels extreme weather, such disruptions may become more common and severe.…

Waldo County Sheriff's beat

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Sept. 21 - Oct. 12.

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. 21…

one of five applications deemed 'Critical Marine Community Infrastructure Projects'

City of Rockland awarded grant for Commercial Fish Pier

AIO Food, Energy Assistance announces new executive director

ROCKLAND — After a comprehensive search, Nicole Chaplin will join Area Interfaith Outreach (AIO) as the organization’s next Executive Director, succeeding Alan Kearl, who is retiring from his position following years of dedicated leadership and service to the organization and the people of…

Dental Care Clinic Belfast, Public Health Nursing receive grants to support essential services

Public hearing for municipal warrant articles on Nov. 3 ballot

Rockport to hold public hearing on proposed ordinances: increased building heights, new rental housing rules

On Tuesday October 13, at 6 p.m at the Rockport Opera House, the Rockport Select Board has on its regularly scheduled meeting agenda a hearing to provide the community with the opportunity to discuss and learn more about the articles it will vote upon on November 3.

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This Week in Lincolnville

A Parenting Journey

It was nearly 19 years ago that we started this parenting journey in a room at Pen Bay Hospital, where our daughter arrived into this world, red-faced, wailing, and with a head of dark hair.

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 Sept. 21-26.

Belfast

Charles E. Courant Est. to Laura and Martin Kagel.

Arthur B. Tracy and Rebecca E. Stoesz-Tracy to Pamela Reeves.

Janna L. Swift to Bria…

leadership in environmental sustainability and measurable progress in reducing environmental impact

MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals receive 2026 Greenhealth Champion Award

group picture in front of landscape painting

aiming to raise aspirations and to keep more students in the state

Maine’s public universities offer $250 scholarships to 24,500 Alfond Grant recipients

As part of broader efforts to keep more Maine students in the state for college and careers, the University of Maine System (UMS) will offer $250 scholarships to 24,500 Alfond Grant recipients who are now in high school and even beginning to graduate, supporting their e…

Belfast Police beat

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity Sept. 28 - Oct. 7.

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. 28

After multi-year interlude, Camden and Rockport select boards consider joint meeting

CAMDEN — Acting on Lincolnville's lead, the Camden Select Board has sent a formal invitation to the Rockport Select Board to convene a joint meeting and discuss common interests and goals.

Waldo County Sheriff's beat

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity Sept. 25 - Oct. 7.

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. 25…

Brooks woman arrested, charged with trafficking drugs following investigation

The drugs recovered by the MDEA and WSO. (photo provided by MSP)

BURNHAM — A Brooks woman was arrested following an investigation conducted by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and Waldo County Sheriff’s Office, according to an Oct. 8, press release from Maine State Police Commander Lowell Woodman.

Descendants, Islesboro residents gather for Boston Tea Party participant commemoration

On a sunny morning in Islesboro, Oct.

Oct. 10 with Celebrity Silhouette; Oct. 22 with Seabourn Ovation

Rockland pilots free trolley service for cruise ship passengers during two upcoming ship visits

recognized for its innovative approach

Rockland Police Dept. earns first-place award for Community Policing

Knox County Criminal Docket closed cases

ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Court from Sept. 25-Oct. 2.

on the issues

Maine House District 43 Candidate Chris Austin

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

Letter from the Rockport Select Board

Rockport Select Board October Update

Better communication and a focus on regionalization top the list of this year’s goals for Rockport’s Select Board and Town Manager.

Maine State Police arrest Belfast man in connection with Stockton Springs fatal crash

On October 5, Maine State Police arrestedAdam Sorrentino, 42, of Belfast in connection with an April 13, 2026, fatal crash on Route 1 in Stockton Springs.

The crash resulted in the death ofAnne Pomroy, 77, of Old Orchard Beach.…

Youngest victim was age five at time of alleged sexual assault

Belfast man indicted on 13 counts related to sexual abuse of minors

BELFAST — A Belfast man was indicted Sept. 24 by a Waldo County grand jury on 13 counts that span two separate cases.

Maine’s next governor will walk a tightrope between energy affordability and climate action

As Mainers prepare to choose a new governor in November, climate and energy issues may not be top of mind for every voter — but they are having big effects on residents’ lives.

Waldo County deed transfers

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds Sept. 14-18.

Belfast

CCRB Properties LLC to Frances G. McCoy.

Wilson Orx LLC to Frances G. McCoy.

Frances G. McCoy to Javier Ochoa.

Island Institute welcomes two new Board members

ROCKLAND — Patrick "Pat" Keliher and Mark Rodrigues have been elected to the Island Institute's Board of Trustees.

what worked, what should be improved, what additional info the City needs

City of Rockland to hold public workshop to review data from 2026 cruise-tourism season

public landing with cruise ship in background

Knox County deed transfers

ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds Sept. 29-Oct. 2.

Appleton

Voting: Who, What, When, Where, Why

CAMDEN — On Friday, Oct. 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be an Open House held by a group of citizens to focus on upcoming Nov. 3 elections.

Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m.

Camden Select Board to consider PD taser, camera spending plan, establish 2027 priorities, consider Snow Bowl warrant article

The Camden Select Board has several action items before it when it meets Tuesday evening, including a five-year $137,174 proposal to equip officers with body cameras and TASER 10s, add video to three cruisers, and keep professional training in Camden.