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AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills announced Wednesday that her Administration will send the first round of $850 relief checks to Maine people beginning tomorrow. 

The Department of…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

ROCKLAND — The following cases were closed in Knox County Unified Court from May 13-23.

Michael E. Arvidson, 22, of Camden, operating under the influence (alcohol) in Rockport Nov. 20, 2020…

Public invited to June 8 meeting

ROCKPORT — Citizens of Rockport are invited to a public meeting June 8, at the Rockport Opera House, to review…

BELFAST — The following deed transfers were recorded in the Waldo County Registry of Deeds March 7-25. 

Belfast

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported three traffic infractions May 5-28, for an inspection sticker violation, a seatbelt violation, and failure…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported one traffic infraction May 13-28 for an inspection sticker violation. In addition to the single citation, the following activity…

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court May 20-26. 

Alyssa Orestis, 36, of Searsport,…

WALDOBORO — Maria Elaine DePatsy, 61, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 27, 2022. Born March 1, 1961, in Damariscotta, she was the daughter of Alice Osier DePatsy,…

Statistics on number of fatal crashes for the past three years

The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety and its partners encourage motorists to “Survive your Drive.”

State Highway Safety Director Lauren Stewart says in a news release: “While summertime may…

A graveside committal service for Mildred H. Grindle, who passed away on March 26, 2022, will be held Friday June 3, 2022, at 10 a.m., at Fairview Cemetery, Patterson Mill Road, in Warren,…

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Geraniums, a ritual of spring.

The news was on when my grandson came downstairs one morning last week, the day after the school shooting in Texas, and sat down to watch. Of course, it was already old…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

Beautiful weather, a great parade and a large crowd

CAMDEN - Everybody loves a parade. Especially the children. Put them in a vehicle in the parade and their life could not be any better for that day. Camden’s Memorial Day Parade kicked off at 9:30…

ROCKPORT — For two pandemic years, Rockport forewent its annual Memorial Day ceremony and parade, but that changed in 2022. Once again, the community gathered on the Goose River Bridge and at…

LINCOLNVILLE — Beverly R. Black, 85, of Lincolnville, Maine,  passed away May 21, 2022 at the Knox Memory Care Unit, after a valiant battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was predeceased by her…

Memorial Day in Maine — this year on Monday, May 30 — is an occasion marked with solemnity and respect for those who have served the country, here and abroad, and for the…

The Maine Office of Tourism visitor research conducted in 2021 reported an estimated 10.1 million travelers from the U.S. and Canada visited Maine on tourism-related trips last May through August…

The First Congregational Church of Camden recently welcomed Reverend Patty Fox to serve as Associate Minister. Reverend Fox joins Senior Minister, Reverend Doctor Ute Molitor in serving the…

ROCKLAND — On May 26th, Rockland Police hosted WRAP who presented and demonstrated their BolaWrap 150 for area law enforcement, mental health professionals and Rockland City Councilors.

Special Olympics Maine

THOMASTON — On Thursday, May 26, at Applebee's of Thomaston local law enforcement officers and the wait staff raised $2018 for Special Olympics Maine.  

The annual Tip-A-Cop event had been…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

LINCOLNVILLE — A heavy voter turnout in Lincolnville May 25 resulted in a split vote, 70 to 78, that defeated a citizen initiative for a moratorium on the construction of piers, wharfs and docks…

The Shack in Rockland offers Maine fare at a reasonable price

ROCKLAND—A little shack set back on 346 Main Street in Rockland has just been taken over by veteran restaurateur, Patrick Cazemajou, who once owned the bistro, Ephemere in Camden.

His…

At United Way of Mid Coast Maine’s annual meeting, Board members who were elected or re-elected included Marcia Benner of Waldoboro, vice president for Human Resources at First National Bank of…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

Maine Gov. Janet Mills is asking Central Maine Power, a publicly traded utility serving geographically half of the Maine state with electricity, not to file a rate hike request with the Maine…

ROCKLAND — The Maine Department of Transportation said May 26 that some Maine State Ferry Service trips between Rockland and Vinalhaven will be…

ST. GEORGE — Patricia Kamlin, 70, of St. George, died Wednesday, May 11, after a short illness. She was born in Canton, Massachusetts on September 10, 1951 to Francis J. Kamlin and Mary (O’Brien)…

HOPE — Elizabeth “Beth” Ann Guiseley, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at the Sussman House in Rockport following a short illness.

Memorial Service information and a full…

THOMASTON — Daniel R. Allen, 67, passed unexpectedly in his sleep Sunday morning, May 22, 2022. Born in Dallas, Texas, August 2,1954, he was the son of Mary Elizabeth (Lane) and Jonathan H. Allen…

BELFAST — Royce Jason Tibbetts, 91, passed away peacefully at home with his family on May 18, 2022. Born in Mars Hill on September 16, 1930, he was the son of Jason and Athena Gray Tibbetts and…

For Memorial Day Weekend, we’re looking at a gorgeous couple of days in the 70s (except for Saturday, which is looking pretty iffy with showers and thunderstorms) with a mix of indoor and outdoor…

The Lincoln County Youth Behavioral Health Alliance teamed up with the Lincoln Theater and three area high schools to bring a special free film showing of “Dear Evan Hansen” to Damariscotta on…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

A graveside service for Warren T. Perry, 91, who died February 8, 2022, will be held Friday, June 10, 2022, at 11 a.m., at Rockville Cemetery, Rt. 17, Rockport.

In lieu of flowers, those…

OWLS HEAD — Jennie Witham, 99, died peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, Saturday, May 21, 2022, just two months shy of her 100th birthday, at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport.…

ROCKLAND — Benedicta “Bena” Andrews, 92, died peacefully, Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the Knox Center Memory Care Unit, after a long and valiant battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was the…

A Celebration of Life gathering for Penelope “Penny” (Sanborn) Carter, who passed away December 3, 2021, will be held Saturday, June 11, at 1 p.m., at the Belfast Boathouse.

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FRANKFORT and BANGOR — Paul Dyton Bacon, 55, of Frankfort and Bangor, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022, after a battle with cancer.

Paul was born December 20, 1966, in Peru, Indiana to Air…

A graveside service will be held for Eleanor Martin, who passed away on March 29, 2022. The service will be held at the German Cemetery in Waldoboro, on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 2 p.m.…

AUGUSTA — The Maine CDC has updated its list of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Maine.

Maine CDC conducts case investigations and contact tracing Monday through…

BELFAST — Belfast Police reported one traffic infraction May 9-20, for speeding. In addition to the lone citation, the following activity was reported. 

BELFAST — The following cases were closed in Waldo County Unified Court May 13-19. 

Raymond Pomeroy Jr., 36, of…

BELFAST — The Waldo County Sheriff’s Department reported the following activity May 12-20. 

An arrest or summons does…

ROCKLAND — A 46-year-old Rockland man was arrested May 23 for allegedly stealing a vehicle in Rockland and driving it until he was apprehended by police after being involved in an incident in…

WARREN — One person had to be extricated from a vehicle, Tuesday afternoon, May 24, after a three-vehicle crash closed one lane of Atlantic Highway (Route 1), in Warren. That person was…

A graveside service will be held for Clara Reed, who passed away on March 16, 2022. The service will be held at the Brookside Cemetery, in Friendship, on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at 1 p.m. Halls…

ELECTIONS 2022: WALDO COUNTRY SHERIFF CANDIDATE INTERVIEW

SEARSPORT — Waldo County Sheriff Jeff Trafton plans to retire after eight years in his position, and two candidates have announced their…