CAMDEN — The Celebration of Life for Roberta Belkin, 85, who died on December 2, 2024, will be held Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 3 p.m., in the…
News
Maine's Department of Education, in partnership with the nonprofit Educate Maine, announced the 16 County Teachers of the Year for 2025 on May 14, at the Hall of Flags in the State Capitol.
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On June 10, Rockport will vote for two candidates from a field of three candidates to serve on the School Administrative District 28 (Camden-Rockport K-8) and Five Town CSD (Camden Hills Regional…
JUDGE SETS BAIL AT $50,000
ROCKLAND – The owner of home who was arrested for arson after a fire destroyed a single-family home at 327 West Street in…
BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds May 5-9.
Belfast
TFD77 Revocable Trust Agreement…
CAMDEN — A graveside committal service for Tiffany Andrews, 89, who died on December 17, 2024, will be held Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 11 a.m., at the Seaview…
On June 10, Camden will vote for two candidates from a field of four candidates to serve on the School Administrative District 28 (Camden-Rockport K-8) and Five Town CSD (Camden Hills Regional…
On June 10, Camden will vote for two candidates from a field of four candidates to serve on the School Administrative District 28 (Camden-Rockport K-8) and Five Town CSD (Camden Hills Regional…
this evening, 6 to 8 p.m.
The Megunticook River Citizens Advisory Committee is hosting a discussion of the recommendation for Camden's Montgomery Dam this evening, May 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Camden-Rockport Middle School…
The virtual museum experience takes a multi-facted journey through the iconic industry
ROCKLAND—Sebastian and Coral Crissey, both 25, just launched the state's first virtual Maine Lobster Museum this week…
A celebration of the life of Anne Cronin will be held Saturday, May 31, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Merryspring Nature Center, 30 Conway Rd., Camden, Maine. If inclement weather…
ROCKPORT — Ralph Owen Knowlton, 96, died on May 8, 2025 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born in Vinalhaven on August 8, 1928, he was one of 12 children of Llewellyn and Laura (York) Knowlton. On…
MAINE STATE FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE CALLED IN TO INVESTIGATE
(UPDATE) May 15: The missing cat is a female molted calico. The family member describes her as being very friendly and vocal, but under the circumstances is probably very scared and will…
THOMASTON — Thomaston Police Department is an eye raiser for members of the Maine Chiefs of Police Association. Three chiefs from the association have been assessing the Thomaston PD for about…
ROCKPORT — For years, it was simply RES ("taking the kids over to RES to play T-ball). Then it was "the former RES" or "the old RES", or to be really specific, "the former Rockport Elementary…
The Maine Connectivity Authority (MCA) received notification that the federal government terminated $35 million of funding to provide digital…
DAMARISCOTTA — The Maine Warden Service is assisting the Damariscotta Police Department in the search for a missing Damariscotta man.
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WALDOBORO — Alan Lee Blackington, 50, beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, boyfriend, and dear friend to so many passed away peacefully early on the morning of May 3, 2025 far too soon after…
MATINICUS — Samuel Jack Macleod left this world too soon on Sunday, May 4, 2025. He passed peacefully, and unexpectedly, in his sleep on Matinicus, on the morning of what was to be his first…
BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court.
Melissa S. Crossman, of Bangor, and Shawn B. Crossman, of Winterport, were married…
After decades of understaffing, underfunding and dire warnings about the condition of Maine’s dam safety agency, state lawmakers are now considering expansive legislation that would revamp the…
This Week in Lincolnville
In 1820, Joshua Lamb began building the old meeting house in Lincolnville Center, selling pews to help fund its construction. Now known as the Center Church, the Lincolnville United Church…
ROCKLAND - The following deed transfers were recorded in the Knox County Registry of Deeds May 5-9.
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PORTLAND — While well into a Lyme vaccine study, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital, and its lead department, the MaineHealth Institute for…
A life celebration for Wayne 'Butch' Farley will be held May 18, 2025, from 1 - 3 p.m., at Rockland Golf Club.
Read his…
ROCKLAND — Rockland Police were called to 17 James Street, in Rockland, just prior to 9:45 a.m., Sunday, May 11, for a report of domestic violence among three adults. While still en route, PD was…
For those coming back to Maine, here's what's new...
MIDCOAST—This…
BANGOR — Kate Braestrup, of Lincolnville, was recognized by the Husson University Board of Trustees, who bestowed on her an honorary degree for public service.
"The honorary degree…
BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court May 1-7.
Abigail G. Scott, 30, of Belfast, operating after registration suspended in Palermo…
Most days, after work, I head north on Atlantic Highway, or Route 1. I like taking my time getting home, as it gives me the chance to decompress from the day, listen to a podcast, and get…
BELFAST — Belfast Police reported the following activity April 30 - May 8.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged are considered…
FRIENDSHIP — A joint graveside service for Sarah “Kate/Kathy” Foster, who passed away December 7, 2024, and her father Randall “Randy” C. Foster, who passed away April 9, 2020, will be held…
BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity April 6 - May 5.
An arrest or summons does not constitute a conviction, and those charged…
Steve Tatko squatted next to the cut end of a red spruce trunk lying in a stack with other felled trees. Eight inches in diameter, its bark was a deep red-brown. Its center held tiny rings of…
35 motorcyclists killed in traffic crashes in 2024
May marks the beginning of riding season for many motorcyclists here in Maine. It is also Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety would like to remind all motorists…
John Wayne Leland, 66, of Warren, died April 28, 2025.
Born Sept. 16, 1958, in Camden to Dale and Faye (Raynes) Leland, John attended local schools, graduating with the Class of 1976 from…
A graveside service for Martin L. Osier, who passed away on January 13, 2025, will be held Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Evergreen Cemetery on the Medomak Road in Bremen.
For a…
SOUTH THOMASTON — James “Jim” L. Stone, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.
Born in Lewiston…
May 8, 3:50 p.m., Camden alert from…
PORTLAND – A trial date of June 2 has been pushed ahead until September for a sexual harassment lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in 2019 by a former Medomak Valley High School student…
OWLS HEAD — Tyler M. Patterson, Sr., 33, beloved son, husband, father, coach and friend, left this world far too soon on Friday, May 2, 2025, following an unexpected medical event.
Born in…
two more names added this year
AUGUSTA — The annual observance at the Maine Law Enforcement Officers Memorial will take place Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 10 a.m. The memorial, located on State…
ROCKLAND — Rockland residents may now drop off food scraps and other compostable items for free at the Rockland Transfer Station’s new community compost bins. This new…
ZEPHRYHILLS, Florida — Oleitta MacKinnon, 103 years of age, of Zephryhills, Florida.
Born to Theodore Eaton and Marion…
The following was circulated May 6 by the office of Senator Susan Collins:
Q&A on USDA Funding: Click HERE…
ROCKLAND – The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified…
BURNHAM — Ronald F. Spiegel, beloved father, grandfather, brother, educator, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on December 23, 1939, in Providence, Rhode…
SEARSPORT — Phoebe Ella Chandler French, 78 of Searsport, Maine, made the transition from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 4, 2025 to be with…
The counties and municipalities that receive a direct share of the settlement funds from opioid manufacturers, distributors and retailers have spent less than half of…
